CFA Newsletter – A monthly eNewsletter that is THE official source for all CFA news.
CFA News – a short email bulletin published as news happens such as announcements, requests for change of show locations.
Contact your region’s New Exhibitor Coordinator. Every region in the US has someone who can give you a more local view of shows and exhibiting in your region. Send them an email and let us know you’re new here!
Region 1 North Atlantic :Chris June
Region 2 Northwest: Vicky Jensen
Region 3 Gulf Shore: Leesa Altschul
Region 4 Great Lakes: Mariane Toth (with Nicole Turk)
Region 5 Southwest : Lee Dowding (with Debi Gomez)
Region 6 Midwest: Janet Moyer
Region 7 Southern: Leslie Carr
Region 8 Japan: Yukiko Shimada
Region 9 Europe: Ulrike Knueppel
International: Hairri Zikhafri and Afza Kharmizi
DO to sign up for the CFA New Exhibitor Facebook group! It’s a great way to ask all of those questions about cat shows that you certainly have!
Every CFA region has its own website. It’s a good idea to be familiar with your region’s website, as it may have additional info about happenings in your region.
Region 1 North Atlantic : https://cfa-northatlantic.org/
Region 2 Northwest: http://cfanorthwest.org/
Region 3 Gulf Shore: https://cfagulfshore.org/
Region 4 Great Lakes: http://cfagreatlakes.org
Region 5 Southwest : https://cfasouthwest.org/
Region 6 Midwest : https://cfamidwest.org/
Region 7 Southern: https://cfasouthern.org/
Region 8 Japan: http://cfajapan.org/
Region 9 Europe: http://cfaeurope.org/en
The various regions in CFA have their own closed email groups for discussion about regional happenings and upcoming shows. To join, send an email as indicated below. Usually, most subscriptions have to be approved by the moderator(s).
Region 1 North Atlantic : CFA-NorthAtlanticRegion@groups.io
Region 2 Northwest: cfa-northwest-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Region 3 Gulf Shore: cfagsr@groups.io Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Gulfshoreregion3/
Region 4 Great Lakes: CFA-greatlakesregion@groups.io Facebook: Great Lakes Region CFA | Facebook
Region 5 Southwest : CFASWR@groups.io Facebook: Cat Fanciers’ Association Southwest Region | Facebook
Region 6 Midwest : cfa-Midwest@groups.io
Region 7 Southern: CFA-SR@groups.io Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CFASR
Region 8 Japan: Facebook: CFA JAPAN Region | Facebook
Region 9 Europe: cfaeurope@groups.io Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/R9Europe/
International: Asia/Latin America:
Forms, Tools
CFA Forms – Every form that is needed in CFA is on this page
Tools for Exhibitors from Catshows.us Excel forms to keep track of your cat’s points
Points chart – pdf to determine both Grand and Regional/National points
Additional Show Information Links
CFA Event Calendar – Listing for ALL CFA events, including cat shows, virtual competitions, online events and webinars. A show-only version is available here.
CFA Show Calendar – plain text show calendar for all CFA shows.
Herman Online – Part of the CFA eCats package, Herman gives you a listing by show of your cat’s grand points and regional points.
Showcatsonline and PandECats are sister online magazines. The former has general grooming and care information; the latter has the same information with additional articles regarding Persians and Exotics. Many articles are free for viewing; requires a paid subscription to access the entire site.
Supplies
Sturdi Products – Largest supplier of show shelters, as well as soft-sided carriers, and a variety of show accessories
PetEdge – large supply of profession grooming equipment. Combs, brushes, dryers, shampoos
KVVet – Grooming supplies, combs, brushes, suppliments, bowls, dishes,
Cherrybrook – Grooming supplies, toys (Primarily dog, but good for cat items too)