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NATIONAL BIRMAN
FANCIERS

presents

Denim and Diamonds

Eighth Annual CFA Gulf Shore Region
All Breed Cat Show

May 12 & 13, 2001
Grapevine Convention Center
Grapevine (North Dallas), Texas

JUDGES

Brian Pearson (LH/SH)
Paula Boroff (LH/SH)
Leslie Falteisek (LH)
Norma Placchi (LH/SH)
Bill Lee (LH/SH)
Jelf Janzen (SH)
Diane Dunn (LH/SH)
ENTRY CLERK
 
Kelly Thomas
1507 Cat MTN TR, Keller TX 76248
817-427-9552 call before 10 pm cst
817-427-9018 FAX
($5.00 charge per fax/phone entries)
SHOW MANAGER
 
Jan Rogers birjanji@htcomp.net
P.O.Box 1830, Stephenville, TX 76401
254-965-7792
254-965-7793 Fax

IIf you are a new exibitor and would like assistance, please call theshow manager and we will be happy to get you stared.

Vickie Jackson will be the show photographer

ENTRY FEES

  • Early Bird (recieved by April 7, 2001) deduct $6.00 per entry.
  • $42 First entry (includes catalog and GSR fee)
  • $38 Second Entry same owner
  • $32 Third and subsequent entries same owner
  • $25 Sales cage (sales cage with entry only, no cat/kitten sales will be allowed without accompanying entry and sales cage)
  • $20 Extra cage or Grooming space (as available)
  • $10 End of row benching as available (no charge for handicapped)
  • $5 Substitution fee

  • Special Birman entry fee: $30 1st entry $25 each additional entry (no early bird)
     
  • EXTRA SPECIAL: ALL AOV's any breed $20.00.
  • Sorry no household pets this year

CLOSING DATE:

Friday, May 4, 2001 or when limit of 330 entries is reached.

SUPPLIES

Litter will be provided. Please bring your own litter pan. Cat food as donated.

SHOW HALL

Grapevine Convention Center, Main Street at Vine, Grapevine, Texas:
Air conditioned. Catered food service available throughout the weekend. Smoking will not be permitted in the show hall. No alcoholic beverages allowed.

HOTEL:

La Quinta  - D/FW Airport North, Irving, Texas
4850 West John Carpenter Frwy.
Irving, Texas 75063

$69.00 Double, $79.00 King
Must mention NBF cat show to get rate!!

Reservation: 1 800 NU-ROOMS
Phone 972 915-4022
Fax 972 915-6960

Five miles from the show hall,
just North of the Airport
If you are flying in, use the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (DFW).

Come by our hospitality suite Saturday night for dessert.

FABULOUS BAR-B-QUE AT THE HOTEL ON SATURDAY

Dinner reservation a must. Only $18.00 per person. Includes luscious Texas ribs and chicken, all the sides, desert, -beer and wine, and our Famous BIRMAN PAWS

For reservations sent to birjanji@htcomp.net or mail dinner checks to: Kelly Thomas 1507 Cat MTN TR, Keller TX 76428



SPECIAL AWARDS

Special awards will be given in each ring for Best Birman in all classes. Gifts in each ring for all finalists. Cash prizes for Best and Second Best Decorated Cage, in keeping with the theme of "DENIM AND DIAMONDS".

This show is licensed by the Cat Fanciers' Association. Show rules may be obtained for $3.00 by writing to: CFA, P. O. Box 1005, Manasquan, NJ 08736-1005. All Championship, Premiership and registered kitten entries will be scored for CFA National and Regional awards.

Cats will not be permitted in the show hall overnight. The club will exercise due care in the sponsorship of the show, but will not be liable for any loss, damage or injury. No watchman will be provided during non-show hours.

All entries must be submitted on official CFA entry forms accompanied by the proper fees. CFA registration numbers are required for all Championship, Premiership and A.O.V. classes. Kittens must be 4 months old by the date of the show. Make checks payable to National Birman Fanciers. A fee of $25 will be charged for any checks returned by the bank. All checks must be drawn on U.S. banks or in U.S. funds.


Check-in: Saturday 7:30 - 9:00.
Saturday Judging starts at 10:00
Sunday Judging starts at 9:00.
Advertised show hours will be 10 am - 5 pm Saturday and 10 am - 4 pm Sunday.

We will do our best to honor one benching request per exhibitor. Cages are approximately 22"x22"x22".

All entries should be vaccinated against feline enteritis, rhinotraceitis, rabies and calicivirus and should be tested for Feline Leukemia with negative results by a licensed veterinarian. All entries should be free of mites, fleas and fungus. CFA rules require that all cats claws be clipped.


Hope to see you there!

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