2009 Midatlantic Show
January 23-25, 2009
World of Pets Expo
Timonium, MD

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Location

World of Pets Expo
Maryland State Fairgrounds, Timonium, MD

About the Expo

World of Pets Expo attracts over 10,000 visitors annually to its three-day event north of Baltimore, MD. The AGS will have a large booth within the Expo to hold our show and other educational exhibits. This offers us an unprecedented opportunity to expose our wonderful hobby to the animal-loving public.

Admission and Directions

See the World of Pets Expo web site. AGS Exhibitors and Officials will receive free admission.

Hotels

Sheraton Baltimore North
903 Dulaney Valley Road, Towson, MD 21204
$89 per night, pets welcome (may be refundable pet deposit)
Sheraton reservations, 800-262-9974 or online www.equestriantravel.com. Or visit the World of Pets Expo web site for other hotel options.

Show Hours:

Friday 2-8 pm
Saturday 10 am - 7 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Officials

judging at a gerbil show Show Coordinator: Libby Hanna
Animal Health Inspectors:
  Donna Anastasi (NE)
  Libby Hanna (NE)
  Volunteer!
Show Secretary: Jo Kelley
On-site Show Secretaries: Steve and Ruth Hanna
Judges:
  Libby Hanna (NE)
  Donna Anastasi (NE)
Probationary Judges:
  Rebecca Ward (MidAtl)
  Judi Poirier (NE)
Pet Class & Gerbil Olympics Judges (Sat. & Sun.):
  AGS Youth Volunteers
  Volunteer!
Booth Staffing:
  Cathy Bickle
  Donna Lawson
  Jennifer Meekins
  Mary Zoccola

Schedule

Friday, January 23^rd
2:30 pm	World Of Pets Opening Ceremonies
2:00-8:00 pm	Informational exhibits Booth volunteers: 5 pm-close: Cathy B. Health inspections for early arrivals.
Saturday, January 24^th
am	Exhibit hall opens.
8-11 am	Health inspections
11am	Judges' meeting and lunch.
11am	Show Call: All gerbils who will compete in the show should be placed on the judging tables. (Please check the Show Rules & Regulations page ahead of time to make sure that your gerbils have the proper size of show carrier. Also, remember to provide each gerbil in the show with a source of moisture/water, such as a piece of carrot or a grape.)
11am to 4pm	Judging - exhibition format Meeting & greeting visitors. AGS Merchandise Table & raffles HamTrack / Gerbil Olympics events
4pm to 5:00pm	Best in Show decision & announcement. Group photo
Approx. 5 pm to 7:00pm	End of Day announcements Booth Breakdown, Animal Checkout AGS Dinner - details TBA
Sunday, January 25^th
9-10 am	Arrive & Set-up, animal care. Meet & greet public.
10:00 AM-11:00 am	Chinchilla Presentation & book signing Donna Anastasi & Judi Poirier
11:00 AM-12:00 PM	Volunteer lunch break Meet and greet public
12:00-2:30 PM	Pet Class competitions & Gerbil Olympics Booth Breakdown & Cleanup 12 pm-close: Mary Z.