| Trophy sponsorship/donation (to ensure mention in the catalog) | February 15th, 2008 |
| Catalog advertising closes | February 15th, 2008 |
| Hotel reservations (room block released) | March 2nd, 2008 |
| Merchandise orders close (for pickup at Specialty) | March 5th, 2008 |
| Hospitality orders close (meals/ catalog/seminars) | March 5th, 2008 |
| Paradise Award sign-up closes | March 5th, 2008 |
| Field Events | March 12th, 2008 |
| All other events close | March 19th, 2008 |