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Karousel Kats Cat Club, Inc
of the Mid Atlantic Region
  • Proudly invites
  • The International Cat Association
  • to the
  • 2011 TICA Annual in…
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Who is
Karousel Kats Cat Club, Inc.?
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"Founded in 1999"
  • Founded in 1999
  • First show presented in February 2000
  • Federal status of a 501c3 Corporation
  • Average spectator attendance for each show has been 1,500 (past 5 years)
  • Profitable 3-day shows since inception
  • Hosted two Regional Shows
  • Diverse background of members including doctors, nurses, teachers, accountants, business owners, and other professionals
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What does Karousel Kats
 want to accomplish?


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Why Philadelphia?
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"It is the second largest..."
  • It is the second largest city on the East Coast and the fifth largest city in the US.
  • Our Nation’s capital from 1791 to 1800 and the birthplace of the nation.
  • Philadelphia is within a six hour driving radius from 40% of the US population.
  • Philadelphia has been named the Number One Restaurant City as well as America’s Friendliest City.
  • In addition to the many things that Philadelphia offers, this is our home territory.  Some of us work here and we all live within 90 minutes of the city.
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The Philadelphia International Airport
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What is there to do?
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"Independence National Historical Park"
  • Independence National Historical Park, is America’s most historical square mile.  Visitors are able to see the Liberty Bell, a symbol of our Nations freedom.  They can also tour Independence Hall, the location of the signing of The Declaration of Independence.
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Planning your trip to the 2011 Annual in Philadelphia?
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"http://www.philadelphiausa.travel"
  • http://www.philadelphiausa.travel/
  • This website is available to visitors in 10 different languages: Japanese, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Russian, Portuguese and English.


  • www.gophila.com


  • www.phillytours.us


  • http://family.go.com/travel/vacations/pennsylvania


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What about the
show hall and hotel?
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"The Pennsylvania Convention Center"
  • The Pennsylvania Convention Center
    • Over one million square feet of space, with 7 halls and 87 meeting rooms
    • Street level entrances
    • 24 hour security for building perimeter and internal patrols
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We have what it takes
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"A city with open arms..."
  • A city with open arms to tourism
  • A convention center that wants to make it happen
  • An airport that services the world
  • A hotel that likes pets
  • A cat club that wants to do this and is excited about it!


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