Responsibilities:
- With the show chair, determine the space to be used for vendors.
- Draw out an appropriate floor plan for vendors using the 10×10 spaces as the most often used.
- Solicit appropriate vendors for our NS keeping in mind that two people selling one specific product will do half the business of just one selling the item and often they are then disappointed in their sales or, if one has a superior product the other makes few sales.
- Get signed contracts and payments in advance for the vendors. For many years we have charged $2 a square foot for vendors
- Check with the state/city/county for any paperwork or licenses that might be required.
- Set up the spaces and oversee move in of vendors.
- Give list of vendors to the Web Admin to list on page or social media.
Qualifications:
- Member in good standing of the CWCCA
- Able to meet the timeline as outlined below.
- Must be able to attend the NS
Timeline:
One year prior to the National Specialty:
- Begin soliciting vendors
Before the show begins:
- Lay out the area for vendors so that it is ready when they arrive.
During the show:
- Monitor the vending area so that it is clean and inviting and there are no problems.
After the National Specialty:
- Write a report fand submit it to the CWCCA BOD within 6 weeks of the end of the NS.
- Make sure the area used is cleaned up and any trash put in the area desired by the venue
Updated October 25, 2023
