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Mark Your Calendar! 21st Annual Galveston Home & Garden Show You are invited to participate in the Galveston Island Home & Garden Show at the beautiful Galveston Island Convention Center at the San Luis Resort, 5600 Seawall Boulevard. Benefiting the Galveston Island Humane Society, the show continues to grow, and our exhibitors report impressive sales and valuable call lists generated from the show. Showcasing quality products and services, more than 100 booths will be featured in 41,000 square feet of beautifully appointed exhibit space overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, making this a ‘must do’ spring break event!. Exhibitors and guests will continue to enjoy free parking in the adjacent multi-level parking garage. Now is the time to reserve your ideal booth location. Corner booths are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Reserve your prime space now, with a 50% deposit. Booth deadline for the 2009 show is January 15, 2009. Booths are not confirmed, and move in will not be allowed, until paid in full. Should you have questions, please contact me. Or, if you prefer, you may visit the show’s website at www.Galveston.com/homeandgardenshow/ for up-to-date information, as well as a snapshot of the 2008 event. On behalf of the Board of Directors and staff of the Humane Society of Galveston Island, Inc., thank you for your interest, enthusiasm and support. We look forward to working with you and we will be in touch soon. Sincerely, Mary Jo Naschke EXHIBITOR INFORMATION PLEASE READ CAREFULLY Date: March 7 & 8, 2009; Location: Galveston Island Convention Center at the San Luis, 5600 Seawall Blvd., Galveston, TX 77551 Move-in Schedule: Exhibitors may set up beginning at 7 AM, Friday, March 6th. All exhibits MUST BE SET UP AND IN PLACE BY 4 PM, FRIDAY, March 6th. Thursday afternoon, 3 pm, move-ins will be allowed. Please contact Mary Jo Naschke at (409) 762-3930 or via e-mail at mjnaschke@aol.com to make these arrangements. Move-out Schedule: After 4:30 pm, Sunday, March 8. NO EXHIBITOR WILL BE PERMITTED TO BREAK DOWN BEFORE THE CLOSE OF THE SHOW! Load out doors will not open until 4:30 PM. Monday move-outs for large exhibits. Exhibitors are asked to be out by 10 pm on Sunday, March 8. Exhibit Hours: Saturday, March 7, 10a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sunday, March 8, 11a.m. – 4 p.m. Booth Specifications: Each booth is 10x10. Included is one 6’ table, 2 chairs, table skirting, backdrop draping, company ID signage and wastebasket. Standard booths are set with 8ft. background drapes and 3ft. side drapes. Maximum backdrop height of exhibit is 8ft. Height on either side of exhibit space should not exceed 3ft. Note: Carpet, additional tables, and any other extras you may need for your booth may be provided by you or may be ordered through the decorator for a fee. Name Badges: Each exhibitor will receive 6 name badges with company name and staff members registered at event check-in. Name badge forms should be submitted no later than February 15, 2009. Additional badges will be available at $1.50 each. Services: A professional contractor will be the official decorator and service contractor for this event. Please notify them in advance of any special request. Each booth is equipped with electricity; however, you will need to request activation of power through the Convention Center (409) 744-15-00. There is an additional fee for electricity, water and phone lines payable to the Convention Center. Please contact them for fees. Food Court – A staffed food court is provided by the Galveston Island Convention Center and remains open during show hours. Booth Content Restrictions: Any exhibitor considering the sale (or complimentary distribution) of food and/or beverages MUST RECEIVE APPROVAL from the management of The Galveston Island Convention Center at the San Luis. Contact Michelle Beckwith @ 409-744-1500. Sampling requires a permit – contact the Galveston Co. Health district (409) 938-2300 Electrical/Plumbing/Telephone Services, etc: Order forms for these services will be provided by the Galveston Island Convention Center. Refund/Deposit Procedures: Deposits equal to ½ of the total exhibit fee is due at time of space reservation. Balance of exhibit fee is due no later than January 15, 2009. After the required payment is received, the following schedule will apply on cancelled booths: prior to November 1, 2008 – exhibitor will receive full refund, less $50.00 administrative fee. November 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009 - exhibitor will receive 50% refund, less $50.00 administrative fee. After January 1, 2009 – no refund will be given. Sales Tax: Merchant is required to collect Texas Sales Tax on all merchandise sold and is responsible for the payment of Sales Tax to the State. (Tax Amount: .08125%) For questions/information, contact Mary Jo Naschke, Show Coordinator, at (409) 762-3930 or visit the website for up-to-date information at www.galveston.com/homeandgardenshow/
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