​NATIONAL COCKATIEL SOCIETY
​2019 SPECIALTY SHOW
August 30 - September 1, 2019  Memphis, TN

SPONSOR THE NCS 2019 ​SPECIALTY SHOW

​Mark your calendars and join us for the 2019 NCS Specialty Show!

The 2019 event will be held at the DoubleTree in Memphis, TN.  While in town for the Specialty Show, make sure to take in some of the local sites and some good ole southern barbecue. Some places to visit: Beale Street Entertainment District, Graceland Mansion, former home of Elvis Presley, and the National Civil Rights Museum.

Judges: Baby Show - Josh Perkins, Specialty Show - Deb Dollar, Double Points Show - Scott Mackey

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WHEN PLANNING YOUR TRIP ... make sure to allow time to participate in the activities! 
Friday, 8/30/19:​

• 1-2:30 PM Check-in entries for the Baby Show, show begins approximately at 3:30 PM
• Board Meeting 8PM (location to be announced)

Saturday, 8/31/19:

• 7:30-9 AM Check-in entries for the NCS Specialty Show, show begins approximately at 10:30 AM
• 7 PM Banquet & Membership Meeting - relax and enjoy the company of fellow cockatiel enthusiasts!
• Snacks & Drinks provided throughout the day plus banquet dinner (included with the price of your meal ticket)

Sunday, 9/1/19:

• 7:30-9 AM Check-in entries for the NCS Double Points Show, show begins approximately at 10:30 AM
• Breakfast plus drinks provided throughout the day (included with the price of your meal ticket)
  please note .. purchase of meal ticket is required

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PREORDER FOR SHOW TAGS!
Tags are $3 per bird for EACH show (maximum is $30 per show) 
​Please include in the comments how many baby tags, how many specialty & double points tags you need)

Please complete the survey to let us know your level of interest in the NCS 2019 Specialty Show!

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HOTEL INFORMATION:
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Memphis
Address: 5069 Sanderlin Avenue, Memphis, TN 38117
Phone: (901) 767-6666
Book Online:  NCS Specialty Hotel
Group Name: National Cockatiel Society Specialty Show
Group Code: NCS (must reserve rooms by August 2, 2019)
Check In: 8/29/19 (Baby Show is Friday, 8/30/19)
Check Out: 9/2/19 (Last Show is Sunday, 9/1/19)
Price Per Night: $119 plus tax
Note: You may book at this rate between 8/23/19 - 9/3/19 if you want to stay and visit the surrounding area during your trip to Memphis.

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So many reasons to come to this year's NCS Specialty Show!

• Celebrate & Connect with fellow cockatiel enthusiasts!
• Birds, Birds and more Birds! Check out over 100 cockatiels in one location!
• Learn about the NCS Standard of Excellence first hand from three members of the NCS Judges Panel!
• Annual Membership Meeting! This is where YOU the members have input on the Society!
• Awards night at the NCS Banquet! 
• NCS Specialty Show - our show of shows - ALL ten birds that place on the top bench earn Best in Shows!
• NCS Double Points Show - ALL ten birds that place on the top bench earn Double Points! 
• NCS Baby Show - entries must be banded with 2019 bands, all competing for a spot on their own top bench!
• Memphis is within walking distance to attractions, shopping and dining. Other things to do in the area!

MEAL TICKET $60
click on the link above to order your ticket by 8/1/19,
​after 8/2 price will go up to $65

Your meal ticket will include the following food selections.
This year we have a bonus of unlimited drinks available
for our event. This will provide a great savings, as
​purchasing bottled drinks throughout the day can add up.

Saturday (day):
Unlimited drinks provided throughout the day.
Seasonal sliced fruit, cookies and snack mix

Saturday (evening):
Buffet style, including salads, chicken and
flank steak entrees, sides and desserts

Sunday:
Unlimited drinks provided throughout the day. 
Breakfast will include an omelet station, sausage biscuits, biscuits with jam and butter and assorted danishes

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