AllCats Cat Club
is proud to host the
2014 World Cat Congress
7 March 2014 - Seminars and Reception
8-9 March 2014 - TICA Cat Show
10 March 2014 - World Cat Congress Meeting

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World Cat Congress

Interested in vending the show?

ALLCATS is excited to be hosting the next World Cat Congress Annual Meeting, and we would like to invite you to join us! In conjunction with the meeting, a TICA cat show will be held March 8 & 9 at the Miami Airport Convention Center, in Miami, Florida. The show will include judges from the major cat registries around the world, and is expected to attract a great deal of spectators and exhibitors.

To secure a vendor space, your reservation must be received no later than February 15th, 2014. You can reserve a vendor booth by mailing the attached Vendor Agreement and payment to the Vendor Coordinator, or using the online information and form below. Reservations will be taken on a first come, first served basis. Book early -- we have limited space available!

We hope that you will consider participating in our show! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Sue Hansen alchemycats@yahoo.com (phone: 904-641-1809) - vendor coordinator.

VENDOR SPACES

Vendor spaces are offered in single (10’ x 10’) and double (10’ x 20’) booths.
Booth space is available on a first come, first served basis upon receipt of payment.
The vending area is not draped. You may bring your own partitions and fixtures if desired.
Tables are available for $30 each. Chairs are available at no additional charge.
Electricity is available throughout the hall; please bring an extension cord. The hotel charges $55 per outlet, plus 7% tax. We will attempt to group vendors to share outlets where possible.

Reservation Terms & Deadlines

To reserve a booth, mail the attached Vendor Agreement and payment to the Vendor Coordinator, or use the online information and form below, no later than February 15th, 2014 . All payments are nonrefundable (except prepaid excess electrical fees). A fee of $39.00 plus bank fees will be assessed for any returned checks. PayPal is available (pay to ALLCATS2014@gmail.com). Check payments should be made out to "ALLCATS".
Each vendor must provide at least one raffle gift with a total value of $25 or more.

BOOTH Setup & Show Hours

You may set up your booth on Friday, March 7th from 11am-5pm.
All vendors must remain open for business during advertised show hours (9am-5pm Saturday & Sunday).
All vendors must confine themselves to the space assigned. Any expansions/relocations will be subject to additional fees. No relocations, load-in/load-out, or storage of items will be permitted during advertised show hours.

Security, Insurance & Liability

Vendors must be self-insured against breakage, lost or stolen items. The show hall will be secured, however neither ALLCATS Cat Club nor Miami Airport Convention Center is responsible for loss or damage.

STATE OF FLORIDA BUSINESS LICENSE

The State of Florida Department of Revenue requires that all individuals and companies doing business be licensed in the State of Florida. This license must be displayed in the vendor booth for both days of the show. If you are not currently registered with the State of Florida, cost is $5.00 and takes about 15 minutes. See their website: http://dor.myflorida.com/dor/eservices/apps/register/

SALES TAX

Sales tax must to be charged for all sales and sent to the State of Florida within 30 days after the show. The Miami-Dade County sales tax rate is 7.0%.

ADVERTISING

Vendors receive a FREE business card ad in our show catalog and our spectator’s guide, and receive exhibitor discount rates for additional paid advertising. All advertising must be “camera ready” and received no later than 6:00 PM, Saturday, February 15th, 2014.

SHOW INFORMATION

SHOW HOTEL: Doubletree Miami Airport & Convention Center, 711 NW 72nd Avenue, Miami, Florida, 33126 305-261-3800 (www.DoubletreeMiamiMart.com). Room rate is $129 with a $75 REFUNDABLE pet deposit, regardless of how many nights you stay. Deluxe rooms are $25 additional, and suites are $75 additional. Rates are good from 2nd March through 13th March, and you must mention ALLCATS to get this rate. This rate is available until February 2nd, 2014. You can reserve by calling the hotel directly or toll-free at 888-353-1995, or email reservations@doubletreemiamimart.com. There is a 72-hour cancellation policy (you will be charged one night’s stay if not cancelled before 5 p.m. three days prior to your arrival date). Self-parking fee is $7/night, valet parking is $12/night.

SPECIAL EVENTS: Friday will be the WCC Open Meeting, including renowned speakers on topics of worldwide interest to cat enthusiasts. There will be a reception afterward, and an informal dinner on Saturday evening. The WCC Executive Meeting takes place on Monday, and is open to the public unless they go into a closed session to cover confidential subject matter. We also plan to arrange some tours for our exhibitors & other attendees before and after the show weekend.

SHOW HOURS: Exhibitor check-in will be from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Saturday. Judging will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m. both days. Advertised show hours will be 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. both days. Please plan to remain open for business during advertised show hours.

Business name:
Contact name:
Mailing Address:
Phone:
Fax:
E-mail:
Website URL:
Brief description of your business/products:
Any special booth requirements (for example, if you need to be against a wall rather than free-standing, if you need electricity, etc.):
Single Booth Space. 10' x 10' space. Includes 2 chairs	Early bird payment by December 1, 2013 - $118.75 Regular payment by February 15, 2014 - $125.00 Total due:
Double Booth Space. 10' x 20' space. Includes 2 chairs	Early bird payment by December 1, 2013 - $202.50 Regular payment by February 15, 2014 - $225.00 Total due:
Tables Note: Spaces do not include tables.	Tables are $30 each. Must be paid by February 15, 2014 Number of tables: Total due:
Electrical Access	$58 for each outlet. Must be paid by February 15, 2014 Number of outlets: Total due:

ALLCATS Cat Club (‘The Club’) will provide vendor booth space, as well as tables/chairs, on a space-available basis and as paid for above. The Club does not assume any other obligations, responsibilities, or liabilities. The Club reserves the right to refuse booth space to, or to eject, any vendor whose behavior has caused problems with exhibitors, spectators, or show management.

By submitting this form the Vendor agrees to abide by all terms and requirements listed in the included “VENDOR INFORMATION SHEET,” as well as all terms set forth on this page. Vendor must provide all equipment, labor and fixtures beyond that stated in this agreement. All fees must be paid before vendor will be allowed to set up.

Additionally, the undersigned Vendor agrees to indemnify and hold ALLCATS Cat Club, The International Cat Association, the State of Florida, the City of Miami, and the County of Dade, and their respective members, agents, officers, servants and employees harmless from and against any claims relating directly or indirectly to the use by Vendor of the space allocated to Vendor; including, and without limitation, actions of the Vendor in setting up and tearing down Vendor’s booth space and/or loss due to theft or breakage.

By checking this box the vendor agrees to these terms and conditions.