2008 Mini Lop Nationals
April 12 and 13, 2008

Interstate Center
2301 West Market Street
Bloomington IL

Hosted by the Illinois Mini Lop Club

This show will be hosted in conjunction with Dutch Nationals.

Mini Lop Host Hotel:
Hawthorn Suites
1 Lyon Court
Bloomington IL
309-829-8111
www.infohawthornbloomington.com
$73 single queen
$83 double queen
To take advantage of these special hotel rates you must mention you are booking within the Illinois Mini Lop Club blocked rooms.

The host hotel is less than 1 mile east of the Interstate Center.  All rooms are suites with a kitchenette.  A full breakfast buffet is included in the room price.  Several restaurants and fast food options are located in a 2 block radius of the hotel and within a mile of the Interstate Center.  No outside food may be brought in to the Interstate Center.  The Interstate Center will host a lunch stand in the building.

Other hotels are located between the Interstate Center and the host hotel.

Additional information, entry information and banquet reservation information can be found on our Illinois Mini Lop Club website: www.freewebs.com/illinoisminilopclub

  This site will be up and running in early November.

National entries and Specialty Show entries must be postmarked by April 1, 2008.  National Convention entries and Specialty Show entries should be mailed to :
Pam Schmidt
6229 E 3000 N RD
Streator IL 61364

 The entry form and show rules are available on the website.  Or a complete show catalog is available by contacting Amy Alderson at ames003@hotmail.com .

Airports serving Bloomington IL and the Bloomington area:
Bloomington Airport
Peoria Airport

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Mini Lop National Show
Saturday, April 12, 2008

Open Judges:
Wade Burkhalter - Missouri
Theresa Christen - Wisconsin
John Grimm - Iowa

Youth Judges:
Frank Farrow - Texas

Showing will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m.

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Banquet
Saturday, April 12, 2008
cocktails 6:30 p.m.  dinner 7:00 p.m.
Located in the banquet room at the Interstate Center.

Buffet Meal Includes:
Penne and Bowtie Pasta with Marinara and Alfredo Sauces
Italian Sausage with peppers and onions
Sauteed Chicken Breast
Fresh Parmesan Cheese, Tomatoes and Mushrooms
Tossed Green Salad
Coffee and Iced Tea
Dessert

Cash bar available.

$18.00 per person, adult and youth

Fun (Silent) Auction!
Remember to bring and item for the auction.

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Mini Lop Specialty Show
Sunday, April 13, 2008

Open Judges:
Tom Berger - Indiana
Randy Waggoner - Indiana
Tom Green - Kentucky
Eric Bengston - Iowa

Youth Judges:
Greg West - Florida
Theresa Christen - Wisconsin

Showing will begin promptly at 8:00 a.m.