🎓 Unlock the Best Seat in the Ring: CFA Clerking School Coming to New Jersey! 🐾📝
Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at a CFA cat show? Want to get up close and personal with every single cat on the bench while learning how a ring operates flawlessly? Whether you are aiming to become a licensed clerk, want to sharpen your current skills, or simply wish to better understand show dynamics as an exhibitor, this is your perfect opportunity!
The Garden State Cat Club is sponsoring an official, sanctioned CFA Clerking School on Friday, July 17, 2026 at the New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center in Edison.
📅 When: Friday, July 17, 2026
🕙 Hours: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
📍 Where: New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center (97 Sunfield Ave, Edison, NJ 08837)
👨🏫 Instructors: Jeri Zottoli (Licensed CFA Master Clerk / Instructor) & Liz Blanc (Assistant Instructor)
📚 Session Breakdown & Cost:
Session 1 (10:00 AM – 2:00 PM) | $40.00: Perfect for beginners! Learn the absolute fundamentals of Ring Clerking, handling catalogs, managing ring flow, and ensuring cat safety. Fee includes instruction, essential starter supplies, and lunch! 🥪
Session 2 (Afternoon Refresher) | $20.00: Designed for currently licensed clerks. Get a comprehensive breakdown of the new system updates, completing the final catalog, and efficiently signing out your judge.
Attending a sanctioned school is step number one toward your official CFA Clerking License. Space is limited to ensure quality hands-on instruction!
🗓️ Registration Deadline: Monday, July 13, 2026
📧 To Sign Up or Request Info: Reach out directly to Liz Blanc at e.blanc@att.net
Step out from behind the cages and into the heart of the ring! We look forward to seeing you in Edison! ✨
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