MINUTES OF MEETING HELD AT COVENTRY ON 15TH APRIL 2016 FOR THE NATIONAL EXHIBITION


1. Apologies – Zebra Finch Society, Lizard and Blue Lizard CC, Stafford Canaries, London Fancy Canary and Bengalese Fanciers Assoc.


2. Welcome – Les Rance welcomed the 20 club representatives attending. The 2016 show will be held on 9th October.


3. The 2015 National Exhibition was reviewed. It was agreed that the layout of Exhibition halls was acceptable but due to increased numbers of canaries anticipated for 2016 there will be a need to move some more canaries into the Argyle Centre. The show is now maturing as we have now had 9 events and generally we are getting better at organising the event. Chris Smith was


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thanked for his excellent work early on the Sunday morning controlling the entrance door and only allowing club officials in at 7.00 am. Exhibitors can only enter at 7.30 when our Insurance is operative for the event.


4. Sponsorship arrangements for 2016 – Sponsor Johnston & Jeff will be the sole sponsor.


5. Checking In facilities for 2016 – Booking in tables will again be lined up in front of the Show staging and the crowd barriers.


Security is


paramount at this event and we do not want exhibitors gaining access to the exhibition area when birds are staged. We do not see any need for anyone other than Club and Show Officials to be in the show area of the


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