BMDCA National Specialty Manual
The purpose of the National Specialty Manual is to help the members of the BMDCA and its local clubs plan and execute the National Specialty.
The BMDCA NATIONAL SPECIALTY MANUAL 'Table of Contents' provides an overview of support materials available to annual Specialty Show Committees.
If you think you'd be interested in volunteering to serve on a BMDCA National Specialty Show committee, please review the Committee Chair job descriptions available as PDF's, BMDCA National Specialty Committee Job Descriptions. After reviewing the job descriptions, volunteers should contact the Show Chair to offer to serve as a Committee Chair.
All BMDCA National Specialty Show Chairs are provided with a CD of the BMDCA National Specialty Manual.
Show Committee Chairs should contact the Show Chair to obtain relevant sections of the manual that pertain to their position.
Please contact Susan Henderson to inquire about obtaining a CD version of the BMDCA National Specialty Manual.
BMDCA NATIONAL SPECIALTY MANUAL
Table of Contents
SPECIALTY PLANNING
Chapter 1
SHOW CHAIR & ASSISTANT SHOW CHAIR (approved 12/06)
- A-1 Job Description - Show Chair
- A-2 Job Description - Asst. Show Chair
- A-3 Long Term Timeline
- A-4 90 Day Checklist
- A-5 Show Chair Final Report Template
Chapter 2
COMMITTEE CHAIRS (approved 12/06)
- A-1 Committee Chair Report Template
Chapter 3
POLICIES & PROCEDURES (revised 12/06)
- A-1 Advertising Policy
- A-2 Revised Futurity Rules
- A-3 Required & Optional Events
- A-4 Judges Selection (Breed Classes only)
- A-5 Zone Rotation
Chapter 4
HOST CLUB(S) & SPECIALTY BID (approved 12/06)
- A-1 Specialty Bid Template
- A-2 Kennel Club Relinquish Letter
Chapter 5
SITE SELECTION & CONTRACT (approved 12/06)
- A-1 Preliminary Site Questionnaire
- A-2 Site Inspection Survey
- A-3 Site Comparison Template
Chapter 6
FINANCE (approved 12/06)
- A-1 Chart of Accounts
- A-2 Certificate of Insurance Request Form
- A-3 Cash/Check Submittal Form
- A-4 Request for Reimbursement
- A-5 Sample Final Financial Report
Chapter 7
THEME & LOGO DEVELOPMENT (approved 9/07)
- A-1 Sample Logo Artwork Contract
Chapter 8
KEY SERVICE PROVIDERS (approved 12/06 - was # 10)
- A-1 Superintendent Request for Proposal (RFP)
- A-2 Superintendent Comparison Form
- A-3 Emergency Veterinarian Confirmation
- A-4 Photographer Agreement
Chapter 9
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES & SAFETY PLAN (approved 12/06 - was #11)
- A-1 MB-F Safety Checklist
- A-2 Accident/Incident Report
Chapter 10
BMDCA SUPPORT (approved 9/07)
- A-1 Job Descriptions - Specialty Coordinator & Committee
Chapter 11
JUDGES SELECTION (approved 12/06 - was #9)
- A-1 Judges Selection Committee Timeline (Breed Judges only)
- A-2 Judges Availability Letter
- A-3 Official Judge's Contract
Chapter 12
EVENTS & JUDGING SCHEDULES (approved 12/06 - was #8)
- A-1 Judging Template
- A-2 Sample Schedule
Chapter 13
EVENT APPLICATIONS (approved 12/06 - was #12)
Chapter 14
PREMIUM LISTS (approved 9/07)
- A-1 Premium List Checklist
SPECIALTY COMMITTEE POSITIONS
ADMINISTRATIVE
SHOW CHAIR & ASSISTANT SHOW CHAIR (See Chapter 1)
Chapter 15
HOTEL LIAISON (approved 12/06 - was #14)
- A-1 Job Description - Hotel Liaison
- A-2 Sample Hotel Registration Form
- A-3 Sample Hotel/Housekeeping Rules
- A-4 Meeting Room Request Form
Chapter 16
REGISTRATION (approved 9/07)
- A-1 Job Description - Registration Chair
Chapter 17
LOCAL TREASURER (Under revision due to new National Specialty Treasurer position)
- A-1 Job Description - Local Treasurer
SHOW ADVERTISING & PROMOTION
Chapter 18
PUBLICITY (approved 9/07)
- A-1 Job Description - Publicity Chair
Chapter 19
PLANNING BOOK (approved 9/07)
- A-1 Job Description - Planning Book Chair
- A-2 Planning Book Checklist
Chapter 20
SPECIALTY WEBSITE (revised 9/07)
- A-1 Job Description - Specialty Website Chair
- A-2 Website Content Checklist
DOG SHOW EVENTS
Chapter 21
CONFORMATION (approved 12/06)
- A-1 Job Description - Conformation Chair
- A-2 Job Description - Chief Ring Steward
- A-3 Professional Steward Associations
Chapter 22
OBEDIENCE & RALLY (approved 12/06)
- A-1 Job Description - Obedience (and Rally) Chair
- A-2 Job Description - Obedience Stewards; Rally Stewards
Chapter 23
DRAFT (approved 12/06)
- A-1 Job Description - Draft Test Chair
- A-2 Job Description - Draft Test Secretary
- A-3 Duties of the Draft Test Secretary
- A-4 Job Description - Chief Steward
- A-5 Job Description - Draft Test Stewards
- A-6 Draft Test Equipment List
Chapter 24
AGILITY (approved 12/06)
- A-1 Job Description - Agility Trial Chair
- A-2 Job Description - Agility Stewards, Timers & Scribes
- A-3 AKC Agility Chair Report Form
Chapter 25
TRACKING (approved 12/06)
- A-1 Job Description - Tracking Chair
- A-2 Job Description - Tracking Test Secretary
- A-3 Job Description - Chief Track Layer
- A-4 AKC Report of Dog Show
Chapter 26
HERDING (revised 8/07)
- A-1 Job Description - Herding Chair
- A-2 Job Description - Herding Trial Secretary
DOG SHOW SERVICES
Chapter 27
ANNOUNCER (approved 9/07)
- A-1 Job Description - Announcer
Chapter 28
CATALOG ADVERTISING (approved 9/07)
- A-1 Job Description - Catalog Advertising Chair
- A-2 BMDCA Breed Standard
Chapter 29
CATALOG SALES (approved 9/07)
- A-1 Job Description - Catalog Sales Chair
Chapter 30
GROUNDS (approved 9/07)
- A-1 Job Description - Grounds Chair
- A-2 Sample Site Layout
- A-3 Sample Equipment and Supply List
Chapter 31
GROOMING (approved 9/07)
- A-1 Job Description - Grooming Chair
- A-2 Sample Grooming Layout
Chapter 32
OVERNIGHT (RV) PARKING (approved 12/06)
- A-1 Job Description - RV Parking Chair
- A-2 Sample RV Application
Chapter 33
TRANSPORTATION AND EVENT PARKING (approved 12/06)
- A-1 Job Description - Transportation & Parking Chair
Chapter 34
JUDGES' HOSPITALITY (approved 9/07)
- A-1 Job Description - Judges' Hospitality Chair
- A-2 Judges Information Sheet
Chapter 35
TROPHIES (approved 9/07)
- A-1 Job Description - Trophy Chair
- A-2 AKC Ribbon Colors & Regulations
- A-3 Trophy Pledge Template
Chapter 36
VENDORS (approved 9/07)
- A-1 Job Description - Vendor Chair
- A-1 Vendor Application Template
NON-DOG SHOW - SERVICES & ACTIVITIES
Chapter 37
BANQUETS (approved 9/07)
- A-1 Job Description - Banquet Chair
- A-2 Catering Checklist
- A-3 Sample BEO
Chapter 38
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS (approved 9/07)
- A-1 Job Description - Programs/Berner U Chair
- A-2 Speaker A/V Request Form
- A-3 Copyright Waiver
- A-4 Sample BernerU Timeline
Chapter 39
FUNDRAISING (approved 12/06 - was #7)
- A-1 Job Description - Fund Raising Chair
- A-2 Sample Fundraising Letters
Chapter 40
HEALTH CLINICS (approved 12/06 - was #42)
- A-1 Job Description - Health Clinic Chair
- A-2 Veterinary Specialist Confirmation Letter
- A-3 Health Clinic Sign-in Sheet
Chapter 41
HOSPITALITY (approved 9/07)
- A-1 Job Description - Hospitality Chair
- A-2 Hospitality Checklist
Chapter 42
PARADES (approved 9/07)
- A-1 Job Description - Parades Chair
Chapter 43
PHOTO CONTEST (approved 9/07)
- A-1 Job Description - Photo Contest Chair
Chapter 44
RAFFLE (approved 12/06 - was #45)
- A-1 Job Description - Raffle Chair
Chapter 45
NEWSLETTER EDITOR (approved 9/07)
- A-1 Job Description - Newsletter Editor
- A-2 Results Template
Chapter 46
WAYS & MEANS (approved 9/07)
- A-1 Job Description - Ways & Means Chair
- A-2 Credit Card Deposit Form (Ways & Means only)
Chapter 47
WELCOME BAGS (approved 9/07)
- A-1 Job Description - Welcome Bag Chair
Chapter 48
OPEN
MISCELLANEOUS
Chapter 49
MISCONDUCT (approved 12/06)
- A-1 AKC Procedural Checklist
- A-2 AKC Show/OB Trial/Match Report
Chapter 50
HISTORICAL DATA (revised 8/07)
- Past Entry Data
- Past Event Schedules
- Judging Panels
- Other Data (Dog Show)
- Other Data (Non Dog Show)
- Hotel Room Pick-up and RV Parking
- Past Photographers/Videographers
- Past National Specialty Winners
- Outstanding Service Award Winners
ATTENTION: IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR NATIONAL SPECIALTY EXHIBITORS RE: DNA REQUIREMENT!
An AKC DNA profile number MUST be provided on the official entry form* for each Bernese Mountain Dog entered in any titling event at the National Specialty. AKC DNA kits can be obtained from the AKC Online Store at www.akc.org. STANDARD PROCESSING TIME IS 6-8 WEEKS AFTER RECEIPT SO DON'T DELAY!!!
Last modified: April 29, 2008.