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Welcome...

... to the Fourth Annual LA Deep South Alpaca Show. We're back in Monroe at the newly remodeled Monroe Civic Center Arena. Come join us for great food, fun and enjoyment at this year's show. Entertainment provided by Elvis and the Memphis Mafia Band. This show is not to be missed!

November 13-16, 2008

Here you will find information about:

Online Registration Links

Sponsorship Info

Show Book Advertising

Your Advertising Material

Directions/Hotels
Volunteers
Silent Auction
Seminars

Newborn Alpaca

We would like to say, "Thank you"
to our judges for this year:

Halter Show - Sara Jane Maclennan
Fleece Show - Sara Jane Maclennan
Spin-Off - Jennifer Folkman

Thank you to all sponsors, vendors, and exhibitors as well! See you at the show!

Deadlines

Spin-Off - July 5, 2008
Spin-Off Late Fee - July 12, 2008
Fleece Postmark Entry Date - October 18, 2008
Fleece Late Entry Date - October 19, 2008
Halter Entries - October 18, 2008
Halter Late Fee - October 25, 2008
Showbook Ads - October 18, 2008

What's New

New Location -- Monroe Civic Center, Monroe, LA
New Show Date -- November 13-16, 2008
Check-in Thursday, November 13 & Friday, November 14
Fleece Show Judging - Friday, November 14
Seminars - Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Online registration & credit card payments.

Show Location

Monroe Civic Center Center [MAP]

401 Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway

Monroe, Louisiana 70201

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Stalling

There is a limited number of stalls that will go into the arena. The overflow stalls will be in the north & south concourse. Stall assignments in the arena are on a first come first served basis with the sponsors getting first choice of stall space. All non-sponsor farms are urged to get your registrations in ASAP to have the opportunity of possibly getting arena stall space. Once the arena is full, stalling will be in the north & south concourse. Floorplan

*All alpaca pens used in the show are for sale at discount prices and to be picked up after the show.*

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Schedule of Events

A printable PDF version of the Schedule of Events can be downloaded on our Forms page.

THURSDAY, November 13, 2008
1:00 pm - 6:00 pm	Fleece check-in & exhibitor/vendor check-in. Alpaca vet check, microchip and color check.
10:00 pm	Building closes, doors lock.

FRIDAY, November 14, 2008
8 am - 9:00 pm	Exhibitor/vendor check-in. Alpaca vet check, microchip & color check.
8 am - 5 pm	SEMINARS START
	Fleece Judging Starts
10:00 pm	Building closes, doors lock

SATURDAY, November 15, 2008
8:30 am	*Mandatory Exhibitors Meeting*
9:00 am	Show starts with Performance Classes followed by the Group Classes
	Vendors open
	Silent Auction opens.
	SEMINARS START
12:00 pm	Lunch Break
1:00 pm	Herdsire Showcase
	Halter Show resumes immediately after
5:00 pm	Halter Show ends for the day
	Vendors close
	Seminars end for the day
6:00 pm	Saturday night banquet for exhibitors and vendors
7:00 pm	Elvis and the Memphis Mafia Band in Concert

Sunday, November 16, 2008
8:00 am	Halter Show starts
	Vendors open.
	SEMINARS START
12:00 pm	Lunch break
	Herdsire Showcase, if necessary
1:00 pm	Halter Show resumes.
	Silent auction Closes.
4:00 pm	Vendors close
	Seminars end
	End of show.

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Online Registrations

Halter & Fleece Show Registration
Spin-Off Class Registration

Sponsorship Information

Diamond Sponsor - $2000

All inclusive

Platinum Sponsor - $1300

full page color ad in show book
preferred stalling & 4 free animal stalls and free display stall
farm name prominently displayed in all advertising, on LDSAS website, and name tag recognition. Banner displayed at ring-side supplied by exhibitor.
stall sponsorship sign
sponsorship of 4 halter or championship classes
two free banquet tickets
advertising item placed in welcome packet

Gold Sponsor - $800

half page color ad in show book
preferred stalling & 3 free animal stalls and free display stall
farm name prominently displayed in all advertising, on LDSAS website, and name tag recognition. Banner displayed at ring-side supplied by exhibitor.
stall sponsorship sign
sponsorship of 3 halter or championship classes
two free banquet tickets
advertising item placed in welcome packet

Silver Sponsorship - $550

third page color ad in show book
preferred stalling & 2 free animal stalls and free display stall
farm name prominently displayed in all advertising, on LDSAS website, and name tag recognition.
stall sponsorship sign
sponsorship of 1 halter or championship classes
banner displayed at ringside supplied by exhibitor
advertising item placed in welcome packet

Bronze Sponsorship - $350

preferred stalling and 1 free animal stall and free display stall
farm name prominently displayed in all advertising, on LDSAS website, and name tag recognition.
stall sponsorship sign
advertising item placed in welcome packet
sponsorship of 1 halter class

We would like to give special thanks to the following sponsors for their generous support of the Fourth Annual LA Deep South Alpaca Show:

DIAMOND SPONSORS:

PLATINUM SPONSORS:

Gold Sponsors:

Aconcagua Alpaca Farm Logo

Aconcagua Alpaca Farm

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SILVER SPONSORS:

Broken Road Alpacas

BRONZE SPONSORS:

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Show Book Advertising

Show books will be distributed to all exhibitors. Ads will be color. File format is TIFF, EPS, JPEG, or high resolution PDF file. Minimum resolution is 300 dpi. NO WEB IMAGES!

Ad page sizes are:

Full page - 7.5" ax 10"
Half page - 7.5" ax 5"
Third page - 7.5" ax 3.33"
Business Card - 3.75" ax 2.5"

Show Book rates are:

Full Page Ad - $250
One-half Page Ad - $130
One-third Page Ad - $110
Business Card Ad - $40
Two Page Middle - $450
Inside Front Cover - $300
Inside Back Cover - $300

Ads for the show book catalog must be emailed to: cindyq(at)qualityprintingwm(dot)com.

Any questions about your ad should be directed to Cindy at 318.325.3829. ABSOLUTE AD DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 18, 2008.

A printable PDF version of the Sponsorship Information and Show Book Advertising can be downloaded on our Forms page.

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Your Advertising Material

Your flyer, pen, calendar, or any advertising item will be placed in the welcome packet for each farm. Please mail your item to 383 Smith-Bible Rd., Delhi, LA 71232 by November 1. Cost is $25.00.

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Directions & Hotels

Directions to Hotel:
Exit off I-20 at Exit 114 (Thomas Rd.) and go South. Turn right on Constitution Ave. Quality Inn is on the left.

Host Hotel:

Quality Inn
503 Constitution Ave.
West Monroe, LA 71292
318.387.2711

Rates: Single & Double - $67.00*

*Please call the hotel directly by November 7th to make your room reservations and mention that you are with the "Alpaca Show" to get the special show rate of $67.00,

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Volunteers

Show Volunteers Needed. Volunteers are an integral part of any show.

To volunteer in making the LDSAS a success please contact Evelyn Richardson at silverwaters(at)bayou(dot)com or 318.722.6365

Gate Stewards:

November 15 ~

9:00 till 10:30 am
10:31 till 12:00 am
1:00 pm till 2:30
2:31 pm till 5:00

November 16 ~

9:00 till 10:30 am
10:31 am till 12:00
1:30 pm till 3:00
3:31 pm till 5:00

Ring Stewards:

November 15 ~

9:00 till 10:30 am
10:31 am till 12:00
1:00 pm till 2:30
2:31 pm till 5:00

November 16 ~
9:00 till 10:30 am
10:31 am till 12:00
1:00 pm till 2:30
2:31 pm till 5:00

Ribbon Presenter
Color Checkers
Microchip Checkers

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Silent Auction

Please donate to the Silent Auction. ALL PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED to the Alpaca Research Foundation in memory of Silver Waters Peruvian Bacchus who passed away Nov. 14, 2007 from the haemonchus parasite. Dr. Lisa Williamson of the University of Georgia is conducting the parasite research. The intestinal parasites are becoming more resistant to the current medications and more research needs to be done.

I thank you for your generous donation, it is greatly appreciated. If you will be mailing in a donation, please send to: LA Deep South Alpaca Show, Silent Auction, 383 Smith-Bible Rd., Delhi, LA 71232

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Seminars

ALL DAY SEMINARS FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Seminar speakers are Dr. David Corley, D.V.M., Dr. Andrew Merriwether, Ph.D. and Deb Hill of Cloud Dancer Alpacas. Click here for Seminar Topics and Rates

We hope to see you at the show!

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