Southwest Cardigan

Welsh Corgi Fanciers

2013 National Specialty Bid

Phoenix - Arizona

CWCCA 2013 Specialty Show

Proposal Form

This is a bid/proposal to hold the 2013 National Specialty in Phoenix,

Arizona. The submitting group is the Southwest Cardigan Fancier

(SWCCF).

Co Show Chair: Renay Crooker Co Chair: Karen Wilson

Address: 6125 W Monte Cristo Address: 3402 W Willow

Glendale AZ 85306 Phoenix AZ 85029

Phone: 602 616 1589 Phone: 602 509 9772

The proposed length of the specialty is 7 days, beginning on March 30th

running through April 6th 2013.

The proposed site is the Crown Plaza – North

CROWNE PLAZA PHOENIX

2532 West Peoria Avenue

Phoenix, AZ

P: 602-331-9326

F: 602-331-9351

Contact: tgibson@cpphoenix.com

www.cpphoenix.com

The Confirmation, Obedience and Rally will be held inside at the host

hotel. Herding will be located at Double M Stock dogs, and Agility will

be located at Deer Valley Community Center Park.

The host hotel has prepared a comprehensive bid that allows for

flexibility and affordability. All functional space will be provided at no

cost to the Club as long as we meet $14,000 in food and beverage

costs tax and gratuity. This cost will be offset by the sell of banquet

and luncheons.

CWCCA 2013 Specialty Show

Proposal Form

Biography’s:

Renay Crooker

Renay began showing Siberians in 1978. Her involvement in Cardigan

Welsh Corgi’s began in the 1990’s while she helped show a friends

Cardigans. In 2003 she received her first Cardigan that went on to be their

first Cardigan Champion. She is currently Corresponding Secretary for the

Superstition Kennel Club and Siberian Husky Club of Greater Phoenix. She

has been involved in the coordination of the SHCGP local area specialty

since 1983 and has been involved in various aspects of the Siberian

National Specialty over the years.

Karen Wilson

Karen began showing Siberians in 1971 and acquired her first Cardigan

Welsh Corgi in 1992. Karen was assistant show chairman for the 1986

Siberian Husky Club of America National Specialty and has served as Raffle

chairman and auction facilitator at numerous Siberian National Specialties.

She has also been involved in Siberian Husky Club of Greater Phoenix as

President, Secretary and Show Chairman. She is currently Show

Chairman for Superstition Kennel Club whose Fiesta Cluster attracts an

entry of 2500.

Host Hotel, Conformation, Obedience

and Rally cont.

The hotel has also agreed to provide the following for the event:

1. Hospitality room/suite will be provided at no additional cost. Food can be brought in to the hospitality room and does not need to be provided by the host hotel.

2. There is NO limit to the number of dogs per room

3. $25.00 pet deposit that will be refundable upon room inspection at checkout.

4. RV parking will be provided at a cost of $25.00 per vehicle.

5. Grooming space, including a outdoor bathing area will be provided.

ROOMS:

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Sun

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Mon

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Tue

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Wed

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Fri

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Sat

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Run of

House

125 125 150 175 200 200 200 200

TOTAL GROUP BLOCK: 1375

We are pleased to extend the following rates for your group:

Rates are net non-commissionable and subject to the current sales tax of

13. 27%.

Room Single Rate Double Rate Triple Rate Quad Rate

Run of House 99 99 99 99

Host Hotel, Conformation, Obedience

and Rally cont.

Other Amenities

1. Sleeping rooms renovation will be completed by October 30, 2010

2. Complimentary new high speed internet in all guest rooms, meeting space & public space

3. Hotel must provide all food and beverage in the meeting and all public space

4. 1 complimentary room per 40 group rooms paid

5. 5 complimentary upgrades to Executive level with Amenities

6. Complimentary Hotel Shuttle service within a 5 mile radius of the hotel

7. Complimentary Pick up and drop off to the Light Rail which runs from the airport

8. Rates offered 3 day prior and post

9. Complimentary fitness center

10. Free Parking

11. Starbuck onsite

Host Hotel, Conformation, Obedience

and Rally cont.

Host Hotel, Conformation, Obedience

and Rally cont.

• The Grand Ballroom is 90 x 60 with 5,400 square feet of functional

space. This space would be utilized for Obedience and

conformation.

• We are proposing a ring size of 60 x 40. this would leave 10 feet on

each side of the ring with 20 feet at one end for ready ring, Trophies,

Ribbon Table.

• Photo’s could be taken either in the Grand Ballroom or in the foyer

area out side the ballroom.

• The host hotel is currently in the process of building another

functional space. This space is currently 80 x 80 but based on the

plans may actually provide a larger space than currently provided.

• This building will feature a retractable roof so that in good weather it

could be opened. This area could be used for rings rather than the

Grand Ballroom, grooming, overflow, or additional meeting space

• A bathing area will be available in the large grass area out side the

meeting area. This area could also be possibly used for obedience

if desired.

Potential Sponsors

In addition to offsetting the hotel food and beverage costs from the

sale of banquet and lunches, we have several local companies that

have in the past provided sponsorships to local show. We propose

that if the Phoenix bid is selected that we can leverage these

companies for additional cost savings.

Host Hotel, Conformation, Obedience

and Rally cont.

Other Shows within 250 miles

The Turquoise Cluster usually hold it shows the first full weekend

of April. There is a possibility to holding a supported show the

Sunday following the Close of the 2013 National.

The Alternative is to move the date for the National either forward

or back by one week and leverage the 4 additional shows.

At this time 2013 schedule for the Turquoise shows has not been

finalized.

General Information

Guest rooms• 248 stylish guest rooms, situated on four

floors,

• 100% non-smoking, for your good health

• Comfortable new beds, with pillow-top

mattresses

• Plush duvet and luxurious sheets

• Guaranteed wake-up calls

• Sleep amenities, including ear plugs, soft

nightlight, and eye mask

• Lavender spray, to promote relaxation

• Sleep CD, provided in room free of

charge, with music to suit your mood

• Oversized bathrooms, with bath

amenities

• Two-line phone, with data port and voice

mail

• Functional work desk, lamp, and chair

• Premium-channel TV, stereo, and CD

player

• In-room movies and games

• Hairdryer, iron, and ironing board

• Complimentary wired Internet access

• Free morning newspaper

Meeting Space• More than 22,900 square feet of indoor

and outdoor space, accommodating 10

to 600

• 12,565 square feet of breathtaking

outdoor space, including our 6,400

square-foot Crowne Pavilion

• 11 function rooms, with flexible

configurations

• Grand Ballroom, accommodating

banquets up to 400 people

• Two Junior Ballrooms, ideal for intimate

banquets and buffets

• Private patio and back lawn, perfect for

smaller ceremonies

• Convenient banquet entrance, allowing

easy access from the parking

Dining• La Cocina - "The Kitchen" serves up

great Southwestern specialties and

all-American favorites.

• 99˚ - "The bar" offers your favorite

libations and casual menu items in a

hip, eclectic environment.

• Starbucks on premises

• Room service - Serving delicious

fare in the privacy of your guest room

or by the pool.

Local Attractions

RestaurantsThere are a multitude of restaurants in the

area, sure to fit the tasted of all.

• Macayo’s – Serving fine Mexican Cuisine

• Olive Garden – Italian dining

• Fajita’s

• Pappadeaux – Fine Cajun Dining

• Sweet Tomato’s – Salad and Pasta

• Mimi’s Café

• Chili’s

• Garcia’s

• Taylor’s Chowder House

GolfKnown throughout the world for the best

in desert golf, the area boasts 185 public,

private, resort, municipal, and executive

golf course destinations containing 3600

golf holes that exhibit varying conditions

of difficulty common to Arizona

golf. From wide open fairways and

postage-stamp greens to narrow,

undulating carries of desert terrain, the

Phoenix & Scottsdale area offers many

different varieties of golfing vacation

packages. Also included here are golf

clubs in other metro cities such as

Tempe, Glendale, Mesa and Sun City

and are well-known throughout Arizona.

Fun OutingsArizona offers a multitude of activities

for those wanting out door adventure

or a relaxing day at a native American

museum. Some activities that may

be explored are:

• Desert Jeep Tours

• Raw Hide Western Theme Park

• Several Casino’s within diving

Distance

• Historic Jerome Mining Town

• Scenic Sedona

• Old Town Scottsdale

• Glendale Antique Shops

• Petrified Forest

• Painted Desert

• Grand Canyon

• Many man made Lakes and Desert

hiking trails

• Major League Baseball – Arizona

Diamond Backs

• Hocky – Phoenix Coyote’s

• Castle’s and Coaster Amusement

Park

• Heard Museum

Banquet Menu’s and Pricing – High

Level Overview

Continental Breakfasts $12.95 per person

Themed Breaks $10.95 to $13.95 per person

Breakfast Buffet $17.95 to $29.95 per person

Lunch Buffet $22.95 to $32.95 per person

Boxed Lunches/Sandwich’s $15.95 to $16.95 per person

Reception (Hot/Cold) $165.00 to $295.00 per 100 pcs

Dinner $25.95 to $38.95 per person

Dinner Buffet $33.95 to 38.95. per person

Hour Cocktails $13.00 per person

2 hour Cocktails $18.00 per person

Ala Carte

Coffee /Tea Assorted Juice

$38.00 to 45.00 per Gal. $38.00 per Gallon

Soda’s Pastries

$2.50 each $28.00 per Dozen

Bottled /Mineral Water Cookies

$2.75 each $24.00 per Dozen

Bagles Brownies

$30.00 per Dozen $24.00 per Dozen

Banquet Menu’s and Pricing

The Crown Plaza has a large catering menu. Below are some dinner options

Buffets are also available starting at $32.95 a plate. As the hotel costs are all

Based on food costs. We propose that in addition to the banquets,

we also offer either boxed lunches or buffet lunch be made available to attendees

Weather

The average temperature 81°

The average Low Temperature 53°

Average precipitation for April .25 Inches

Average wind speed for April 6.9 mph

Chance of Sunshine 89%

Average temperatures are for the last week of March

through the first week in April. Information taken from

Weather Service Forecast Office Phoenix, Arizona

2013 CWCCA Proposed Events

Proposed events for are:

• TDI and CGC Testing

• Individual CGC Testing

• DNA Collection

• Breeder’s Education Seminar

• Performance Committee Roundtable

• Judge’s Education Seminar

• Junior Handling Seminar

• Eye Clinic

• Excrement Raffle

• Silent Auction

• Live Auction

• Annual Meeting Raffle

• Performance Dinner

• Megan Dinner

• Annual Banquet

Airport Information

Event participants will arrive and Sky Harbor International Airport located 16 miles

from the host hotel. The hotel does not provide transportation to or from the airport.

However they do provide transportation from the Metro Light Rail which does allow

pets in carriers. There are several shuttle services that currently provide

transportation to and from the airport.

Directions:

Vendor’s

Vendor’s will have plenty of space just out side the Grand Ballroom in the pre-

functional space. Tables, skirting and chairs will be provided by the host hotel.

Pricing for vendor space will be determined by CWCCA.

RV Parking

The host hotel will provide RV Parking at a fee of $25.00 per day. A room reservation is

not required. No hook ups will be available. Provisions will be made to provide water

and waste removal at a cost to be determined.

Alternative RV Camp Ground

As an alternative to RV Parking on grounds for those that would like full hook ups can

be investigated. Desert Sands RV Park is less than 5 miles from the host hotel, and pet

friendly.

Local Area Attractions

Mystery Castle

Constructed during the 1930s and

"40s, this 18-room castle was built

by Boyce Luther Gulley after he

was diagnosed with tuberculosis.

Abandoning his family in Seattle,

he came to Phoenix for the

climate and built the folk-art

mansion from recycled materials

and old bricks in honor of his

young daughter.

Pueblo Grande Museum and

Archaeological Park

Pueblo Grande Museum and

Archaeological Park is US"s only

city-operated archaeological site.

The museum explores and

interprets the pre-Columbian

Hohokam civilization. It also has

information about the ancient

inhabitants of the Phoenix area.

South Mountain Park

South Mountain Park is one of the

largest municipal parks in the

world. It is a maze of well-

maintained crisscross hiking trails.

One can gaze at the city from

1200 feet. The Happy Valley is

magnificent, especially in

springtime when the terrain is

knee-deep with wildflowers.

The Phoenix Zoo

The Phoenix Zoo, opened in 1962,

operates on 125 acres of land in

the Papago Park area of Phoenix.

The zoo has approximately 1,200

animals on display, 2.5 miles of

walking trails and other

attractions. The Phoenix Zoo is

made up of four major themed

areas, or "trails", where visitors

can experience exhibits

representing different areas of the

world and their native wildlife. The

Arizona Trail, the Africa Trail, the

Tropics Trail, and the

Discovery/Children"s Trail.

Heard Museum

The Heard Museum of Native

Cultures and Art"s mission is to

educate the public about the

heritage and the living cultures

and arts of Native peoples, with

emphasis on the peoples of the

Southwest. It is a living museum

featuring both artifacts and

contemporary art of Native

cultures. The main Phoenix

location of the Heard Museum has

been designated as a Phoenix

Point of Pride. Paintings,

drawings, domestic objects,

textiles, pottery, dolls, jewelry and

sculpture, figure in the collection.

The museum also has an amazing

collection of Hopi Kachina dolls.

Historic Heritage Square

Historic Heritage Square is a part

of Heritage & Science Park, which

also includes the Arizona Science

Center and the Phoenix Museum

of History. It contains several

Victorian homes from Phoenix"s

original settlement. The fully

restored 1895 Rosson House was

originally one of the most

prominent homes in town.

Deer Valley Rock Art Center

Indians from throughout the

Southwest carved more than 1500

petroglyphs, or rock etchings,

along an ancient trade route.

Between 500 and 5000 years old,

these pictographs have an

unknown meaning but may relate

to hunting, religion, astronomy, or

intertribal communication. They

are on a 47-acre site north of

Phoenix.

Wrigley Mansion

2501 E. Telewa Trail, . This

hilltop masterpiece, built by

chewing-gum magnate William

Wrigley Jr., shows just how good

life could be in the early 1900s.

Desert Botanial Garden

Located in Papago Park, this

garden features the world"s

largest outdoor desert plant

collection. A vast array of colorful

wildflowers has been strategically

placed to create a spectacular

display. An informative

ethnobotanical walking trail,

meanders through the grounds.

The trail explains the many vital

ways in which plants were

integrated into Native American

tribal life, thus illustrating the

importance of plants beyond their

natural beauty.

Dolly Steamboat Excursion

Canyon Lake, A paddle-wheel

steamboat takes visitors on a

leisurely tour between steep

canyon walls and cliffs covered

with saguaros. Look closely for

bighorn sheep, they inhabit the

area and make appearances from

time to time.

Goldfield Ghost Town

This genuine ghost town is a

remnant of an 1892 gold strike in

the Superstition Mountain attracts

visitors to period buildings, a

museum, railroad, steakhouse,

saloon and shops.

Rawhide Western Town &

Steakhouse

Rawhide Western Town &

Steakhouse provides quality

1880s-style family entertainment.

Gunfights, stuntmen, Main Street

and theater-style entertainment,

stagecoach rides, a petting zoo,

bull riding (mechanical and the

real thing), gold panning, more

than a dozen games, rides,

attractions and 12 unique

shopping experiencesit's all there.

Just a few of the many attractions and activities around the Phoenix area.

Agility Equipment Rental

A local Agility club Contact Zonie’s has agreed to rent us equipment.

Terms of agreement.

• Equipment will be rented for a total of $250.00

• Club needs to provide a means to transport equipment trailer to the site.

• The CWWCA would need to hire security for the site during the time that our equipment and trailers were

present. Whoever would be hauling the trailers would also need to provide proof of insurance to cover

our assets and listing us as an additional insured (which any insurance company should do at no

additional cost as long as the coverage is present)

Agility

The proposed agility site is Deer Valley Community Center/Park The park Is located 6.6 miles from the host

hotel. Ample room for parking and rings is present. In April the park will be seeded with winter rye grass

as is typical for parks in the South west. Current thinking is to have Obedience inside at the host hotel.

However this location has adequate room for both if desired.

There is no cost associated for the park usage.

Directions from Host

Hotel to Agility Site

Herding

The proposed herding facility is Double M Stock dogs.

Location : 19420 Kennedy, Mayer AZ 86333. The location is 55

miles north of Phoenix. Approximate driving time is 53 minutes.

Estimated Costs for the facility would be:

$350.00 Per day for facility use

$10.00 per night for overnight parking

$9.00 Ducks per head per day

$12.00 Sheep per head per day

$48.00 Cattle per head per day

Sample cost based on past trail

Sheep -- 25 x $12 = $300

Ducks -- 11 x $ 9 = $ 99

Cattle -- 7 x $48 = $336

SUBTOTAL = $735

Facility = $350

TOTAL per Trial = $ 1,085

Herding – Directions from Hotel

Southwest Cardigan Fanciers

Membership RosterPenni Adrian

P.O. Box 21576

Albuquerque, NM 87154

Polly Cole

10905 E. Cherry Creek Rd

Elbert, CO 80106

Helen Cramer

1671 Braddon Way

El Cajon, CA

Jon and Renay Crooker

6125 W. Monte Cristo

Glendale, AZ 85306

Sherilyn, Jim and Tasha Curti

3709 Halford Ct.

Bakersfield, CA 93309

Kathy Dolge and Barbara Calderwood

5381 El Carro Ln.

Carpinteria, CA 93013

Connie and Duane Forbes

2947 N. 34th Place

Mesa, AZ 85213

Lori Frost

850 Albany Ave.

Ventura, CA 93004

Charles and Patricia Gajda

928 Contadero Pl.

Las Vegas, NV 89138

Traci Genaw

135 W. Welsh Black Circle

San Tan Valley, AZ 85143

Harry Griffith

3001 Snipes SW

Albuquerque, NM 87121

Sonnie Kay Grissom

478 US Highway 180E

Seminole, Texas 79360

Karen Harbert

11333 E. Limberlost Rd.

Tucson, AZ 85749

Frank & Connie Haschke

200 FM 369N

Iowa Park, Texas 76367

Sharel Holmes

10900 E. Deer Crossing Rd.

Kingman, AZ 86401

Donald and Betsy Janney

422 Tomichi Trail

Gunnison, CO 81230

Michael Kroeplin and Vinton Balagot

5224 Tipton St.

San Diego, CA 92115

Darcy Lang

1466 W. Montebella Dr.

Tucson, AZ 85704

Wendi Luce

#38 CR 4625

Blanco, NM 87412

Elna and Richard Manges

706 W. Aspen Ave.

Flagstaff, AZ 86001

Candace and David Mathews

P.O. Box 1779

Bernalillo, NM 87004

JoAnna McKim

7586 Rowena St.

San Diego, CA 92119

Barbara Merickel

161 Rio Grande Rd. N.

Algodones, NM 87001

Sandi Mestyanek

1421 Birchmont Dr.

Anaheim, CA 92801

Beverlee Michalik

33400 Gafford Rd.

Wildomar, CA 92595

Mary and Bruce Miller

P.O. Box 1389

Elko, NV 89803

Southwest Cardigan Fanciers

Membership RosterKevin and Ann Moore

7180 Shoreline Dr. #5111

San Diego, CA 92122

Sheri Morrow

4811 S. Pennsylvania St.

Englewood, CO 80113

Patricia Mortensen

1067 W. Center St.

Chino Valley, AZ 86323

Beverly Muhlenhaupt

7274 S. Chase Way

Littleton, CO 80128

Julie Munn

1914 Rio Penasco Rd.

Mayhill NM 88339

Jim & Peggy Newman

P.O. Box 756

Kamas, Utah 84036

Lori Nichol

2586 Alta Canyon Dr.

Sandy UT 84093

Samantha Nye

5037 Churchwood Dr.

Oak Park, CA 91377

Jeff and Tricia Olson

7446 Park Place

Boulder, CO 80301

Shelley Permann

4305 Highgrove Ave.

Torrance, CA 90505

Judy Peterson

1112 E. Whiting Ave.

Fullerton, CA 92831

Lisa Phillips

1006 Wellington Lane

Wichita Falls, Texas 76305

Erika Ray (Applicant)

4355 Tepusquet Rd.

Santa Maria, CA 93454

Jennifer Roberson

6790 Will-O-Pete Rd.

Flagstaff, AZ 86004

Brenda Rojas

20637 N. 16th Ave.

Phoenix, AZ 85027

Virginia Sandstedt

1117 S. Ash Ave.

Tempe, AZ 85281

Patrick and Jane Smith

4645 Luneman Rd.

Placerville, CA 95667

Melissa Stevens (Meagan)

1105 Parkside Way

Lompoc, CA 93436

Jinnie Strickland

430 Lomaland

El Paso, TX. 79907

Betty Strohmeier

14100 W. 82nd Ave.

Arvada, CO 80005

Margaret Sullivan

1042 El Medio Pl.

Pacific Palisades, CA 90272

Susan and Paul Swan

8665 E. Acacia View Dr.

Vail, AZ 85641

Barbara Tannahill

60 Jicama Way

Chula Vista, CA 91911

Carol Teal

1462 Transite Ave.

San Diego, CA 92154

Sandra Thomas-Shahinian

18452 Hillhaven Dr.

Santa Ana, CA 92705

Helen Turin

19505 Rose St.

Reseda, CA 91335

Karen & Shannon Wilson

3402 W. Willow Avenue

Phoenix, Arizona 85029

Ros Yick

23456 Victory Blvd.

Woodland Hills, CA 91367