Schedule
of Events
The Washington Feather Fanciers invite you to join us
at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds on May 30, 2009.
We will have an APA/ABA sanctioned show along with a raffle, for-sale cages, and many youth activities.
Directions:
From South: Take 3rd Chehalis exit #79, Chambers Way. Turn right, go to second stop light and turn left onto National Avenue. National Ave. turns into Kresky Avenue (one way north.) Continue past Lewis County Mall on left. Turn left on Exhibitor Road for South Fairgrounds entrance.
From North: Take 2nd Centralia Exit #81, Mellen Street. Turn left under overpass, drive approximately 6 blocks to first stop light. Turn right onto Pearl Street (one way south.) Cross over viaduct to Gold Street and proceed south to Fairgrounds.
Centralia Travelodge (360) 736-9344
King Oscar Motel (360) 736-1661
Motel 6 (360) 330-2057
Holiday Inn Express (360) 330-9941
Ferrymans Inn (360) 330-2094
Chehalis Howard Johnson (360) 748-0101
RV spaces are available at the fairgrounds for $12 per night with power and water, or $10 without utilities.
Awards
Courtesy of the Washington Feather Fanciers
Plaques will be awarded to:
Best of Show
Reserve of Show
Best Large Fowl
Best Bantam
Best Waterfowl
Best Pigeon (if 10 or more are shown)
Rosettes will be given for:
Best of Class
All awards will be given if there are at least 5 birds in the class.
American Poultry Association Meet
Exhibitors must be members of the APA at the time of Judging to receive awards. Dues will be accepted in the showroom prior to judging, or they may be sent to the APA, 133 Millville Street, Mendon, MA 01756.
Junior Membership (18 and under) - 1 year $10.00
*Individual Annual Membership - 1 year $15.00, 3 years $40.00
*Annual Membership (outside US and Canada) - 1 year $25.00
*Endowment Trust Life Membership* (for individuals only) - $260.00
(US and Canada) $520.00 for other international members
Associate Membership - $25.00 annual duesIn addition to the quarterly newsletter, these* memberships earn points in the Master Exhibitor's program and receive the annual yearbook.
Your APA district director is Larry Urban.
American Bantam Association Meet
7 x 9 Plaque to Champion and Reserve Bantam. Pins for Champion and Reserve in all seven bantam divisions providing there are at least 25 birds competing. Pins for all starred wins in the show.
Only ABA members are eligible to compete for the above awards.
Membership Dues:
- $20 per year
- $50 for 3 years
- $250 for Life Membership
- $25 per year Associate Members
Those joining receive a copy of the latest available yearbook. The yearbook features about 900 advertisers plus a complete breed and variety index. Winners of the ABA awards are listed in the yearbook under Whos Who in Bantams.
Starred wins are earned by champions and reserve champions in seven bantam divisions when 100 or more birds compete. Starred wins are also awarded to Best and Reserve of Breed and Variety when 100 or more birds are competing. A single bird is eligible for only one award and can win only one starred win. ABA, PO Box 127, Augusta, NJ 07822
Your ABA district director is Jim Le Gendre.
29th Annual Spring Show
Schedule
of EventsMay 23 Entries Postmarked no late entries, please.
May 29 10:00 AM .....Show setup/work party
May 30 .. 6:00-9:00 PM . Evening Coop In
May 30 .. 7:00-9:00 AM . Morning Coop In
. .. 9:00 AM Judging begins
.. 9:30 Raffle Items Due
. 10:00 . .. Youth Showmanship
11:00 .. .Coloring Contest
11:30 .. .. WFF Club meeting
. 2:30 .. .. Raffle
.. .4:00 .. ..Coop-out and Clean-Up
. ..4:30 .. .. Awards
Set-Up and Clean-Up
We will need all the volunteers that can make it on Friday, to set up the showroom. We plan to start at 10 AM, so come as soon as you can. There are big jobs and little jobs, so everyone can help. Come whenever you can during the day and help set-up go smoothly. We also encourage you to help with clean-up on Saturday afternoon. The past couple of years, many have stayed and helped and everyone got home at a reasonable hour. Lets do it again this year.
More Raffle Items = More Fun For Everyone!
Please bring raffle items! These can be anything, poultry-related or not, and for any age. The raffle helps to raise money to put on the show and to fund awards.
Washington Feather Fanciers
Membership Application
Dues cover membership from January 1 through December 31 of each year. Dues paid before November 1 are considered paid only until December 31.
Dues are $12/year, individual or family.
Please print clearly:
Date of Application:________________________________________
Name____________________________________________________
Address__________________________________________________
City_________________________________State_______
Zip code_________________Phone___________________________
Fax_____________________email____________________________
Please list breeds and varieties you raise:
Mail completed application and check payable to Washington Feather Fanciers to:
Al Watts
10014 SW 260th
Vashon, WA 98070
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
1. Entries must be postmarked no later than May 23, 2009. Entry fees are $3.00 per single bird, $5.00 per trio, and $5.00 for a double coop. Entry fees must accompany entry. All money owed to the Washington Feather Fanciers must be paid before judging. No phone entries, please. Email entries are allowed.
2. The showroom will be open to receive birds Friday, May 29 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM and again on Saturday morning, May 30 at 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM. All birds must be in place by 9:00 AM on Saturday, May 30. Birds may be removed only when the announcement is made to coop out.
3. All birds must be banded for the purpose of owner identification and judging.
4. Should a bird be entered and not shown, entry fees for it will be forfeited to the show.
5. Please print clearly on entry form. In filling out the entry form, care should be taken to state clearly sex, age, variety, and band numbers of birds entered. Also, please state clearly name, address, phone number of exhibitor. Indicate if a Junior (5 to 18 years).
6. To win junior awards, you must state your age on the entry form and be between the ages of 5 and 18. All youth entering the Fitting and Showing contest please mark your grade on the entry form.
7. All birds must be clean and healthy or they will be subject to rejection.
8. Junior exhibitors (ages 5 to 18) will compete in open class in all
divisions.
9. The show will take all precautions to insure the safety and well being of exhibitors entries, but in no way will be responsible or liable for theft, injury, death, or disease.
10. No one, except Show Management and Judges, will be allowed to handle birds other than their own, without permission of the owner.
11. A cock, old drake, old gander, or old cock is a male bird over one year old. A hen, old duck, old goose, or old hen is a female over one year old. A cockerel, young drake, young gander, young tom, or young cock is a male under one year. A pullet, young duck, young goose, or young hen is a female under one year.
12. The latest editions of the Standard of Perfection and the Bantam Standard will be the guides for the judges in awarding prizes for poultry and domestic waterfowl.
13. Washington Feather Fanciers will not be responsible for donated awards that are not delivered to the show secretary.
14. Any matter not provided for in the rules and Regulations of this organization will be referred to the Show Committee. Their decision will be considered final.
15. Birds may be taken outside for emergency repairs due to fighting, etc. There will be no cardboard between cages without permission and no framing of birds. Tags will be pulled for interfering with the judges.
16. All private water and feed dispensers must be removed before 9:00 am Saturday.
Youth Events
All youth, whether they are entering birds in the show or not, are encouraged to participate in the youth events.
- Poster Contest - Please check your poster in with the Pearce family by 9:30 in the morning. Two age categories: 10 and under, and 11 through 18. Be sure to label each poster on the back with the makers name, age, and phone number. Prizes will be awarded after judging.
- The Coloring Contest is open to children ages 8 and under. Participation prizes will be given to all who enter and prizes awarded to champions will be given out after judging. The contest will start at 11:00 AM.
- Showmanship will consist of 4 groups: Peewee below 3rd grade, Junior
grades 3rd 5th, Intermediate grades 6th 8th, Senior grades 9th 12th. It will be judged following 4-H guidelines. Important: the bird you use must not be entered in the type class. Each participant must have his/her own bird. Showmanship includes how well the bird has been trained and conditioned, and is not just a knowledge quiz down. You can use a chicken, pigeon, or waterfowl to do your showmanship, but all will be judged at the same table.
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For sale cages will be available for $5 each. Renters are responsible for the care and feeding of their birds. Please bring extra boxes for birds that you purchase. See Mark Dooms.
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Entry Form WFF 2009 Spring Show
Postmark entries by May 23 and make checks payable to Washington Feather Fanciers.
Name _____________________________ Secretary Use Only: Exhibitor #______________
Address ___________________________
__________________________________ Mail to:
Phone # ( )______-_______________ Tracy Adkins
email address________________________ 51812 Garden Acres Lane
Yelm, WA 98597
Junior (5-18)________, Grade_____
Email: WingsRus@fairpoint.net
Entry Fees: $3.00 per bird , $5.00 per trio, $5.00 per double coop.
Please give all information required. Under Type tell whether Large Fowl (LF), Bantam (B), Duck (D), Goose (G), Turkey (T), or Guinea (Gu). State breed and variety, including Single Comb or Rose Comb, Bearded or Non-bearded if applicable. All birds must be leg-banded. See example below.
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Type |
Breed and Variety |
Band # |
Cock |
Hen |
Cockerel |
Pullet |
Old Trio |
Young Trio |
Entry Fee |
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B |
SC Light Brown Leghorn (example) |
65 |
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Subtotal _______
Sale Cages ($5 each) _______
Exhibitor Fee + 4.00
TOTAL ________
Please include your email address here:__________________________________________