Show Management Speaks to Judges
Judges Leaving Early on Sunday

When accepting a job: 
If you have concerns about returning home,  be sure and find out how far from the show grounds are from the airport and what the earliest time is you will be able to book a return flight. 

     When show will be over....How long it will take to get to Airport
     Should you plan to stay overnight on Sunday night for an early morning flight

If you MUST leave on Sunday, be sure you advise management when making the contract.

 

Judges Fees for Sunday:
Don't be surprised if you start receiving contracts that specify that you work for
8 hours on Sunday to receive your full day fee.  Some Show Managements might be able to replace you with a local judge, but it would not be fair to expect your full fee.
Checklist for Travel Arrangements:
Make yourself a checklist for each show to be sure you get timely airfares,  contact information as to where you will be staying, who will pick you up and cell phone contacts for your pick up person and the show manager in case you have travel problems.
 


Judges - Answer your email or call back
Show Managements are asking that you be sure and reply to a message by email or telephone asking if you are available to judge.  If you can't do it, please contact them and let them know so they can go on to the next judge on their list.  




PER DIEM,  Cost of Meals:
Due to abuse in the long distant past, show management often prefers to offer a per diem charge to cover meals.  This is usually up to $30.-$40. per day and is specified in your contract. 

Some judges are abusing this reimbursement.  If the show buys your breakfast and lunch on the show grounds and/or takes you out to dinner,  you should not expect a per diem and should instead keep track of receipts.




CONTRACT Cancellations:
Judges and Show management should be sure to include a cancellation clause in their contract.    

In today's economy,  show managers can't be sure of the number of entries and are sometimes surprised.   

               Options for resolution:    

               1)  Judge uses pre-paid ticket for another show, and show reimburses the judge
                for  the change fee.   (Please note that some airlines require that the new ticket must
                be purchased BEFORE the actual date of the cancelled flight).   

                2)  The judge is given a percentage of a day fee, or one days fee, or an agreement
                to rebook for the following year.    

 

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