Ok... let's try this.. HUGE Yorkie Talk Meetup!!

[xxmxaxrxyxx]

Originally Posted by LuvMySissy

Overland Park is actually an area we are considering due to the convention center and the KCMart!!!!! Will definitely pick your brain if we move forward with this location!!!

even closer...kekek

[Sukoshi's Mom]

Originally Posted by LuvMySissy

Overland Park is actually an area we are considering due to the convention center and the KCMart!!!!! Will definitely pick your brain if we move forward with this location!!!

Awesome! I'd love to help if I can! My parents still live there (in Raytown, MO), and my dad works in Olathe, KS and my mom near State Line, so I could probably even talk my mom into making a run or two to check out facilities for us if we needed her to. I'm sure I can convince her that's part of her "grandmotherly" duties! Especially when it means I'd be in town for a visit...she'd do anything for that!!!!

[Mz_s3ski_Kitt3n]

Originally Posted by cockerduchess

This sounds like alot of fun! Kansas is right in the middle I don't fly so I'd have to drive hopefully it will be close enough we can go.

Originally Posted by Jenn218

I am glad I seen this....I have been wanting to do something like this too.

Does it have to wait until nice summer?? Couldn't we have one in the fall? --I only say this, well, for one, I would hate to wait (hee,hee) and two, won't there be another Yorkie Fair held again next year too?

Okay, what about the central US? Like Tulsa, OK (there are tons of convention areas, dog friendly hotel, big city airport, etc) OR Springfield or St. Louis, MO....OR Dallas/Ft. Worth area (another big city airport, tons of hotels, etc).

Can we have vendors too......other vendors, not just YT, but still Yorkie (dog related)......

The $5 cover charge wouldn't be bad......would venders pay more for a booth?

What are you all thinking? One day (Saturday) w/ lunch or something?

I am sure there are plenty of hotels w/ a nice big meeting/convention area that we could rent and hopefully everyone that needs to can stay at the same hotel.

Regarding a theme....hummm.....the Hawaiian one looked fun, but maybe we could do a YT theme....or the PJ one sounds cute too. OR how about a "nude" party....oh wait, that wouldn't work for us humans...sorry!

I'm Excited!!!

I still say central.....Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri (there are big cities there) and the drive time would be short or shorter for several in quiet a few states.

I would be willing to carpool and to have people follow me.

I only asked about the booth rental, because most places I have been, charged to have a booth and that helped pay for the costs of the event. AND sometimes this would either be people get in free or people paid. I am willing to do either.....The other reason for the charge...this gets the business name out there and a bigger client base too. I've had several personal businesses and paying a small fee to set up to sell, wasn't a big deal.

Looking forward to hearing all the ideas!!! YAY!

Originally Posted by xxmxaxrxyxx

yeah Kansas...we are smack in the middle...how fun would that be!

Originally Posted by LuvMySissy

To give a little more of an update, we are looking seriously right now at Kansas City. Nothing has been decided definitely, but there are a few on the committee familiar with the area and Kansas is the most central state. But, for those of you who cannot travel easily - the plan is to start with a central location for the first YT Yorkie Fair and then to do a coast for the next two years. It will never be convenient for everyone, but we will do the best we can and give all areas an opportunity.

The ultimate idea would be to have as many YTers there as can make arrangements to come!! There will be sightseeing opportunities as well. So hang tight as we continue to plan and we'll see where this all leads.

For those of you who liked Michigan, there will be another Yorkie Fair next year planned by the committee that did this year's MI Yorkie Fair. But with many thousand current YTers who all want to meet each other this idea was born!!!!

i vote for Kansas it's right smack in the middle of everything !! if not Oklahoma, Texas Or Kansas City & Saint Louis Missouri !! i'm going to follow this thread to see where we (Me & Miss Mary) can meet up w/ everyone !!

[TammyJM]

If you are seriously considering Missouri, do you know which of the cities would be more "dog-friendly"? Kansas City, St. Louis, Springfield??

[JCarlson2004]

Wow, this is awesome. I'm so excited!! It would be easier for me to drive because I habe 3 babies but I'm flexible. If you need any help planning, let me know.

[TLC]

It would be easier for me to drive too!
I vote for as far from the East coast as: Ohio, Indiana, Illinios area

[mizzwanned]

I think I would have to take a plane, where ever it is...and if my bf doesn't come Teddy might have to be in cargo, or can I take them both in one carrier?

[marcerella02]

Originally Posted by mizzwanned

I think I would have to take a plane, where ever it is...and if my bf doesn't come Teddy might have to be in cargo, or can I take them both in one carrier?

don't quote me... but i know SOME airlines allow two dogs in a carrier as long as they both have ample room to move and don't weigh over 20 lbs combined... but you should check with each airline. ONce we know when and where.. you will also want to make sure yo uare one of the first to book as most airlines only allow a set number of dogs on a plane per flight..

[yougetthesmiles]

wow, looks like you guys are really doing great getting this planned!!! I'm so excited!! I definitely want to be a vendor so please keep me posted to as the date and place.

I would love to help out someway, so if there is something small I can do, just give me a PM.

[marcerella02]

Originally Posted by yougetthesmiles

wow, looks like you guys are really doing great getting this planned!!! I'm so excited!! I definitely want to be a vendor so please keep me posted to as the date and place.

I would love to help out someway, so if there is something small I can do, just give me a PM.

yay Missy! soon we will be asking for Vendors and we would LOVE to have you!!!!!!!!!! your stuff was SOOOO cute at the Yorkie Fair!!

[daisy mae06]

Originally Posted by marcerella02

don't quote me... but i know SOME airlines allow two dogs in a carrier as long as they both have ample room to move and don't weigh over 20 lbs combined... but you should check with each airline. ONce we know when and where.. you will also want to make sure yo uare one of the first to book as most airlines only allow a set number of dogs on a plane per flight..

here is a reply I got from AA .......
Thanks for contacting Customer Relations. Please know that dogs and cats that are small enough to ride in an approved kennel that fits completely beneath the seat in front of you may be brought on board flights within the 48 contiguous states (with the exception of Miami). The pet must be able to stand up in the kennel. Generally, a health certificate for animals traveling with passengers is not required, although we may refuse to carry an animal if it appears ill any time prior to boarding. We strongly encourage you to visit your veterinarian to discuss your pet's trip and to get a health certificate in the event one is required by the health agency at your destination.
On domestic flights we allow seven kennels per flight, two in the first class cabin and a total of five in coach and business class combined. Each customer is only permitted one kennel, but two pets may be carried in one kennel provided the animals are the same species, are between 8 weeks and 6 months old, and have adequate ventilation and room to move about. Pets must remain in their kennels at all times while on board the aircraft.
With the exception of service animals and search dogs, no pets are allowed in the cabins on international flights to or from Japan, Europe, and Latin America, or on flights to and from Hawaii. Additionally, because of strict quarantine regulations in the United Kingdom, no pets whatsoever are allowed in the cabins on flights to Great Britain.
For international destinations which do allow pets, you will need to ascertain information about required health certificates. Your travel agent or our reservation specialists (1-800-433-7300) can assist you with that information. If you prefer, you can access information about traveling with pets on AA.com.
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[mistyinca]

I could maybe do MO. I have family in Kentucky and Mississippi, and could maybe make a big trip out of it. When is it that this might take place?

[marcerella02]

Originally Posted by mistyinca

I could maybe do MO. I have family in Kentucky and Mississippi, and could maybe make a big trip out of it. When is it that this might take place?

next summer!! lots of time to plan!

[JDsMom]

I am in PA! I would love to join in the fun!

[Lou]

Originally Posted by cj125

How about Chicago in the spring or early fall? Too hot & humid for summer. Then of course there's always here...LAS VEGAS

And we'll find a way to get Villette there!!!

Since I am a Chicago suburban I vote for that!!!!! And I'll be happy to chip in V's plain ticket! She could be our guest speaker and breeders and show members could write her off as a tax deduction LOL.
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