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 GARDEN STATE CAT CLUB OF NEW JERSEY, INC.
OUR CAT EXPO / SHOW AND EVENTS SCHEDULE
EXPO Overview:
The Garden State Cat Club celebrates its 72nd anniversary with its first ever CAT EXPO. The Expo is designed to educate the cat owning public about cats, cat care, new products and training, while assisting area shelters with its Adopt-A-Cat. The event will be complimented by the club's annual cat show. One of the top five cat shows held in the United States, it is the largest in the Northeast. We believe that our proposed activities will draw the general public to the CAT EXPO and also inform and educate them about the world of cats. The Adopt-A-CAT and show have a history of drawing many visitors from the New York-New Jersey Metro area and all of the Mid-Atlantic States. Exhibitors come from across the United States with most from the East Coast. Over two days between 2,500- 5,000 people have attended the show. Based on our past experience and with the event expanded to a CAT EXPO, we hope to have well over 5,000 this year.
CAT EXPO: The EXPO will present activities and seminars that will educate the pet owner; encourage children to own, love, and care for cats; and discuss keys to successful feral cat colonies. The following is a brief outline of projected activities:
Seminars on Feline Grooming and Behavior
Presentations by Veterinarians
Feline Nutrition Seminar
Presentation: How to Select a Pet Sitter
Is Your Cat a Star? How to prepare your cat (household pet) for show competition
Household Pet competition; including a Best-of-the-Best Household Pet
Junior (Youth) Showmanship Competition
Introduction of New Products
Cat Dancers (entertainment)
Children's Cat-oriented Art Exhibit/Competition
Children's “Fun Pak”
Face Painting
Have Your Picture Taken with Sylvester the Cat
Feline Agility Competition
Cat Psychic
Adopt-A-Cat: Special gifts are available to the first 35 cats that are adopted. Put your product into the hands of new and experienced cat owners.
Shelter Stars Show: To bring attention to the shelter cats who are available for adoption, there is a judging each day, and show attendees enjoy the presentations for the best whiskers, longest tail, etc.
Parade of Breeds: Emcee CFA Judge Judy Thomas presents many of the recognized pedigreed cat breeds to the public. She entertains her audience with information about each breed's distinguishing characteristics, their personalities and unique needs. Judy also talks about the patterns and types of cat coats that may be seen in rescues, household pets, and in pedigreed cats.
MEOW MALL: Vendors showcasing cat trees, litter, cat foods, toys, grooming supplies, and cat-themed gifts abound. Over 40 vendors were present each of the past several years. The show is a great place to find special items for cats or the “purr-fect” gift for cat lovers.
Cat Show: Watch pedigreed cats and household pets compete for rosettes. Many of the cats shown here will go on to be regional and national winning cats.
EVENTS SCHEDULE
GARDEN STATE CAT EXPO AND SHOW
EVENTS SCHEDULE - Saturday
Time
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Topic
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Location
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Presenter
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9:30 a
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Judging Begins
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Main Hall
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10a-2p
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Feline Agility: Watch cats compete on an indoor obstacle course!
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Rear of Main Hall
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Doreann Nasin/Melissa Herrick
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10a-3p
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Pictures with Sylvester
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Lobby
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Angel Paws/Show Photographer
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10a- 4p
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Face Painting
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Main Hall
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Bella Faccia
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11a
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Breed Showcase: Meet examples of many cat breeds
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Lobby Area (BS)
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CFA Judge Judy Thomas, Assist Jack Fellerman
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11:30 a
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Is Your Cat A Star - learn what it takes to show a household pet
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Conference Room
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Diane Bove and Sarah Sieffert
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12 n
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Drawing for Door Prizes
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Club Table
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1:00 p
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Shelter Cat Awards Presentation
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Lobby Area by Breed Showcase
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Kate McMahon
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1:30p
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Learn About Feline Behavior: what causes good and bad behavior?
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Conference Room
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Dr. Tracy Kroll, Veterinary Behaviorist, Red Bank Veterinary Hospital
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2p
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Drawing for Door Prizes
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Club Table
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2p
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Breed Showcase
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Lobby Area
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Judy Thomas, Assist Jack F
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2:30p
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Is Your Cat a Star? Learn what it takes to show a household pet
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Conference Room
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Diane Bove and Sarah Sieffert
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3:30p
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How to Groom Your Cat: basic grooming tips from the experts
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Conference Room
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Kate McMahon
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4p
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Breed Showcase
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Lobby Area
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Judy Thomas, Assist Jack F
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GARDEN STATE CAT EXPO AND SHOW
EVENTS SCHEDULE - SUNDAY
Time
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Topic
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Location
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Presenter
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9:00 a
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Judging Begins
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Main Hall
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9:30a
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Junior Showmanship
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Lobby Area- Breed Showcase (BS)
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Judy Thomas
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10a-3p
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Pictures with Sylvester
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Lobby
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Angel Paws
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11a - 2p
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Feline Agility: Watch cats compete on an indoor obstacle course!
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Rear Area Main Hall
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Doreann Nasin
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10a-3p
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Face Painting
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Main Hall
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Bella Faccia
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11a
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Acupuncture and your Cat
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Conference RM
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Dr. John O'Mahony, VMD
Needs a cat and white board
908-303-3553
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11a
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Novice Household Pet Ring
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Presentation Ring, Main Hall
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CFA Judge
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11:30a
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Breed Showcase: Meet examples of many cat breeds
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Lobby Area (BS)
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Judy Thomas, Assist Jack F
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12 n
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Drawing for Door Prizes
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Club Table
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1:00p
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Shelter Cat Awards Presentation
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Lobby Area
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Kate McMahon (Dave)
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1:00 p
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Cat Vaccines: Why and when should I vaccinate my cat?
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Conference Room
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Dr. Hammer, Veterinary Surgical and Diagnostic Specialist
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1:30p
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Breed Showcase
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Lobby Area
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Judy Thomas, Assist Jack F
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2p
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Drawing for Door Prizes
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Club Table
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2:p
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How to Groom Your Cat: basic grooming tips from the experts
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Conference Room
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Dave Frischenmeyer
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3p ???
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Cat Vaccines: Why and when should I vaccinate my cat?
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Conference Room
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Dr. Hammer, VSDS
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2:30p
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Agility Awards Presentation
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Presentation Ring, Main Hall
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Doreann Nasin
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3:00 p
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Breed Showcase
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Lobby Area
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Judy Thomas, Assist Jack F
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3:00p
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Best of the Best HHP Presentation
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Presentation Ring Main Hall
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