MEET THE BREEDS EXHIBITOR AGREEMENT
THIS LETTER OF AGREEMENT is being entered into by TICA Meet And Compete and the Meet And Compete exhibitor and is effective upon execution by both parties. This Letter of Agreement shall hereinafter be referred to as “Letter” or “Letter of Agreement”.
Purpose
The purpose of this Letter of Agreement is to guide and direct the parties respecting their affiliation and working relationship. Principal objectives for the relationship shall be to enter into a collaborative relationship for the delivery of services for the Meet And Compete event.
Provisions
AKC will provide the following for each 10’ x 10’ booth:
● 8' High Back Wall
● 8' High Side Rail
● (2) 6' x 30" Draped Table
● (4) Side Chairs
● (1) Wastebasket
Additional Add-Ons: If you need electricity in your both you MUST request and pay TICA for this through Cheryl Hogan by January 15, 2018. Pay this to TICA along with a note that says it is “for electricity for MTB 2018 - ______(name your breed) Breed Booth.”
1. Additional draped 4’ x 30” table available for $125.00 each.
2. Additional side chairs available for $45.00 each.
3. Electricity can be provided for a fee of $150 for 500 watts.
Responsibilities of Exhibitor
1. Decorate the booth to reflect the origin of the breed / exhibit.
2. Provide 4-6 friendly cats appropriate for the breed or exhibit and two - four exhibitors for all hours of the show and the full day of the event. You must bring cages that allow the cats to be seen when not “working” the public. Different ages are recommended. A variety of colors and hair lengths is encouraged.
3. The exhibitor agrees to abide by all State and Federal laws, rules and regulations of the AKC Meet And Compete event and TICA.
4. Be available to the public at all times during show hours. It is strongly suggested that your cat is comfortable with a leash and harness so that can be used while they are out with the public.
5. Absolutely no sales of anything to be conducted at this event. Handing out business cards is permitted.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto affixed their signatures on the dated indicated to signify their acceptance of this Letter of Agreement.
TICA, Meet And Compete, Booth Manager Exhibitor
By: ______By: ______
Cheryl Hogan Name:______
Date: ______Date: ______
Email: ____ Email: ______
Phone: _817-236-8111______Address: ______
Phone# ______Cell#______
Decorating ideas: This is from a Meet The Breeds type event from Russia a few years ago year and has some excellent decorating ideas! http://photo.qip.ru/users/prividovich/115918106/
This is from Meet the Breeds 2016. It does not show any cat booths, but it DOES provide some good ideas for decorating... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KP8d4wBI2uw Feel free to dress the part of your breed’s origin as well as decorating the booth! Have fun with it!!!
Hours:
Exhibitor Move-In: Friday February 9, 2018 9:00am-5:00pm. You must come by to pick up your credentials for entry on Sat morning.
Show Hours Saturday February 10, 2018 10:00am-5:00pm with move-out immediately following.
Hotel:
Red Roof Inn – Secaucus/Meadowlands
15 Meadowlands Pkwy
Secaucus, NJ 07094
(201) 319-1000
https://www.redroof.com/property/NJ/Secaucus/RRI150#
Don’t forget to use your TICA discount code that can be found on www.TICA.org
Transportation:
A shuttle bus is available for transport to/from the show hotel to the Piers venue. Susan Adler Johnson will set this up for us again this year. Once you are on the Facebook page for MTB she can give you a price and help answer all your questions about the shuttle. Tipping the bus driver for assistance with your storage is customary.
Additional Info:
WHAT CAN EXHIBITORS DO WITHOUT UNION PERSONNEL?
Exhibitors may install and dismantle their own exhibit and lay their own carpet in their own exhibit area as long as the following conditions are met:
1. The booth size is 100 square feet (10’ x 10’) or less;
2. The set-up can be reasonably accomplished in ½ hour or less;
3. No tools are used in the assembly or dismantle;
4. Owners can handle their booth set-ups up to 10' x 20'.
Exhibitors can unpack and repack their own products in cartons, not crates. Exhibitors may “hand carry” or use nothing larger than a two-wheel baggage cart or 4 wheeled cat crate dolly (rubber or plastic wheels only) to move items. Exhibitors may move a “pop-up” display, equal or less than 10’ in length, if capable of being carried by hand, by one full-time employee of the exhibiting company. Exhibitors can do technical work on their own machines, such as balancing, programming, cleaning of machines, etc.
FLAMEPROOFING
All table coverings as well as booth equipment must be a non-flammable material. All decorative materials must
be fire-resistant and in accord with the standard established by the New York Fire Department. Affidavits attesting to flameproof compliance with Local Fire Department Regulations must be submitted if requested.
Unloading at The Piers:
This info will be available on the Facebook Meet The Breeds 2018 page. There will be a few people there provided by AKC to help you unload. BE SURE to ask how much it will cost before you accept help as there could be Union workers there as well. TICA nor AKC will be held liable for any charges you incur. Anyone provided by AKC will not charge you anything!