The Organising Committee of the Rhodesian Ridgeback World Congress - Ireland 2008 is pleased to announce
details of Delegate Registration and information on Hotel Accommodation Booking
for the forthcoming
World Congress in the Shannon Oaks Hotel and Country Club, Portumna, Co. Galway, Ireland from
Tuesday 12th to Friday 15th August 2008.
Congress Schedule
Tuesday, August 12th
Arrival and Congress Ice Breaker Reception
Wednesday, August 13th
Lectures and Discussions
Irish Night Dinner and Traditional Entertainment (35 per ticket) (dress informal)
Thursday, August 14th
Lectures and Workshops
Congress Gala Banquet (50 per ticket) (dress casual but smart)
Friday, August 15th
The Rhodesian Ridgeback World Congress / RR Club of Ireland Championship Dog Show
Congress Registration (Opens April 23rd)
Registration Form is available for download from the Congress Website www.rrwc-ireland2008.com
Registration will be made directly with the Congress Secretary - Joan Boyd (see address below)
Email: registration@rrwc-ireland2008.com
The World Congress Registration Fee is 150 per person when paid before 31st March 2008.
Thereafter the Registration Fee will be 175 per person
(registration closes 1st July 2008)
The Fee covers admission to all Lectures and Workshops, admission to the Ice Breaker Reception, teas and coffees
during intervals and a copy of the Congress Handbook.
Places are limited to 250 and will be distributed on a first come first served basis' - early booking is advisable.
In the event of delegate cancellation the Registration Fee will be refunded, less 15 administration charges.
No refunds after 31st March 2008
Delegate Registration Payment:
All fees must be paid in EURO and made payable to RRC of I World Congress
Methods:
a) Euro value personal cheque
b) Euro Bank Draft
c) Electronic Bank Transfer
Registration Form and further details available on the Congress-Ireland website
Hotel Bookings (Opens April 23rd)
All hotel accommodation will be booked directly with the hotel.
Note: The Congress Organising Committee is not involved with Hotel Accommodation Bookings.
Three types of accommodation are available.
Swiss style Lodges *sleeps maximum 6 persons (dogs welcome)
Two bed Apartments *sleeps maximum 4 persons (dogs welcome)
Hotel Rooms (no dogs)
The lodges and apartments will be reserved for delegates with dogs.
Hotel rooms will be exclusively reserved for those without dogs.
Prices:- (All prices quoted in Euro)
Hotel Rooms: 70 per person sharing per night (incl Breakfast) (no dogs)
There may be a supplement charge for single rooms.
Lodges: 300 (per night incl Breakfast) and sleep a maximum of six persons (dogs welcome)
Apartments: 200 (per night incl Breakfast) and sleep a maximum of four persons (dogs welcome)
It is advisable for those with dogs to join up with friends to take a lodge or apartment.
Please advise the hotel when booking if you will be attending with dogs.
As in previous congresses, dogs will be required to be crated, in their accommodation, when humans are absent.
When booking, identify yourself as a World Congress participant to receive the special rates.
Contact Shannon Oaks hotel
Tel: 00353 90 9741777 Emily or Carmel
Email: sales@shannonoaks.ie (marked for the attention of Emily or Carmel)
Further details can be obtained from the hotel web-site at - www.shannonoaks.ie
Congress Handbook
Each delegate will be presented with a Congress Handbook containing the schedule and copies of presentation abstracts. Each section will be interspersed with blank pages for note taking.
A section of the congress handbook will be reserved for advertising and the Organising Committee are happy to offer the opportunity to advertise in this
historic publication. Advertisiment Rates:
| All in Full Colour |
Full Page |
300 |
Corporate Adverts (Business) |
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Full Page |
150 |
RR Clubs / Breeders / Kennels |
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Half Page |
90 |
RR Clubs / Breeders / Kennels |
Advertisements must be submitted by 1st May 2008. Advertisements will be printed as supplied
(The Congress Organising Committee reserves the right to refuse an advertisement.)
The RR World Congress & RR Club of Ireland Championship Dog Show
Friday 15th August 2008
Schedule and details will be available on the Congress Website - www.rrwc-ireland2008.com - from June 2008
Judge:
Mr. Richard Van Aken (CARTOUCHE), Rep. of South Africa
(Subject to I.K.C. approval)
Contact Information:
| Congress Secretary |
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Shannon Oaks Hotel |
| Joan Boyd |
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Congress Reservations |
| "Athena" |
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c/o Emily & Carmel |
| Oakridge Crescent |
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tel: 00353-90-9741777 |
| Dunboyne |
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Portumna |
| Co. Meath |
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Co. Galway |
| Rep. of Ireland |
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Rep. of Ireland |
| email: registration@rrwc-ireland2008.com |
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email: sales@shannonoaks.ie |
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