2027 National Specialty Update:

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Volunteers: Discussed volunteer commitments added to spreadsheet over the last month.

Ring Steward: Shauna to confirm availability with potential ring steward.

Obedience /Rally judges: Lori shared example of Obedience judging contract. 

Sweepstakes Judge(s): Discussed contract options for entire judging panel – options for travel, lodging, hospitality, etc. Will ask judges to coordinate travel with Judges Hospitality chair.

Conformation Judges: Specialty Show Committee has distributed the new Approved Judges List ballots – should have a new list to distribute to club members before the end of the year.

Tenting Bids: Eric and Shauna still coordinating to get bids, including bids for 3-level bleacher seating for ringside. Discussed pros/cons of using Lakeside Pavilion for evening events and putting all grooming in a separate tent, potentially using some of the Pavilion as Ready Ring during the day.

2025 Debriefing: Discussed results of 2025 follow-up survey shared with Exec. Comm.

Logo: Discussion and recommendations for 3rd draft of badge logo and 2nd draft of panoramic logo. MLZ to communicate suggestions to artist.

Overall Planning: MLZ to create a draft calendar listing all brainstormed activities to get a better idea of how the week could lay out.
 

Cathy Sayre
NCNC President