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1 WASHINGTON FEATHER FANCIERS CASCADE SPRING POULTRY SHOW! Washington Feather Fanciers Visit us on the web! M arch 19 th Sh o w Cat al o g The Washington Feather Fanciers Show Committee invites you to join us in the Pavilion Bldg. #600 at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds on March 19 th, 2011 for a fun-filled day. We will have an APA/ABA sanctioned show, Youth Showmanship, along with a raffle, bird auctions, and for-sale cages, all here on the fairgrounds! We look forward to having you at our show. Show Committee Show Superintendent/Show Set Up: Josh Simon & Dan Jerome Show Secretaries: Pam & Steve Lyng Youth Activities: Bec Thomas Awards: Mike Dooms Sale Area & Cages: TBA Silent Auction: Dan Jerome Raffle: TBA Photographer: Terra Pfingston Poultry Press: Christina Korfus Show Judges Brian Decker Paul Wieser Schedule of Events March 12th Entries Postmarked absolutely no late entries please March 18th 2:00 PM - Show setup/work party March 18th 6:00-8:00 PM - Coop In March 19th 7:00-9:00 AM - Coop In 9:00 AM - Judging begins 9:30 AM Raffle & Auction Items Due 9:30 AM Posters Due 10:00 AM - Youth Showmanship Followed by Coloring Contest 12:00 PM - Judges lunch break 3:30 PM Approx End Of Show - Coop Out/Clean Up Followed by Awards & Raffle *(All times are approximate and subject to change.)* Tear down of the show will follow coop-out. All able bodied exhibitors are encouraged to help. Motel Information: Fairgrounds Inn State Route 2, Monroe Best Western Sky Valley Inn State Route 2, Monroe Guesthouse Inn & Suites State Route 2, Monroe

2 Page 2 Spring Show 2011 Driving Directions to the Evergreen State Fairgrounds EVERGREEN STATE FAIRGROUNDS th Ave SE, Monroe WA From the South via I-5 Northbound on I-5, take Exit to Hwy 2; Continue East for approximately 14 miles; Fairgrounds are located on left side, North of US Hwy 2, just prior to entering Monroe; Take left on 179th for West Gate entrance; Take left on Cascade View Drive for East Gate entrance. From the North via I-5 Southbound on I-5, take Exit 194 to Hwy 2; Continue East for approximately 14 miles; Fairgrounds are located on left side, North of US Hwy 2, just prior to entering Monroe; Take left on 179th for West Gate entrance; Take left on Cascade View Drive for East Gate entrance. Directions from the South via 405 Drive North bound on I-405; Take Exit 123 (Woodinville) which connects to SR 522; Travel East on SR 522 till it ends at a stoplight; Take the first right on Cascade View Drive for the East Gate entrance; Take the second right on 179th for the West Gate entrance. From the East via I-90 Westbound I-90 toward Seattle Merge onto North 405 and see directions for Directions from the South via 405 American Poultry Association, Inc. Club Meet A minimum of five (5) Master Exhibitor Award points will be awarded to any qualified win at this show. OPEN SHOW AWARDS APA ribbons awarded for the following Class Champions: LARGE CHICKENS American, Asiatic, English, Mediterranean, Continental, All Other Standard Breeds BANTAM CHICKENS Modern Game, Old English Game, Single Comb Clean Legged, Rose Comb Clean Legged, Feather Legged, All Other Comb Clean Legged DUCKS: Heavy, Medium, Light, Bantam GEESE: Heavy, Medium, Light TURKEYS GUINEA FOWL Special APA Medals for Show Champion and Show Reserve JUNIOR SHOW AWARDS An APA ribbon will be awarded for the following Champions shown by junior exhibitors: Champion Large Chicken * Champion Bantam Chicken Champion Duck * Champion Goose * Champion Turkey * Champion Guinea Fowl All judging will be by the latest edition of the American Standard of Perfection, copyrighted by the American Poultry Association, Inc. Application for membership may be made at the show or may be sent to the American Poultry Association, but application must be made prior to the judging to be eligible for the APA awards. American Poultry Association, Inc. Pat Horstman, Secretary P.O. Box 306, Burgettstown PA secretaryapa@yahoo.com For a show to qualify for points there must be a minimum number of 25 birds shown by at least 3 exhibitors.

3 Spring Show 2011 Page 3 American Bantam Association Meet Since 1914 the American Bantam Association has represented bantam breeders and their special interests. It has grown into a strong and vibrant national organization that promotes the Breeding and exhibiting of all kinds of bantams. Dues $20 per year, $50 for 3 years, $400 for Life Membership, $25 per year Associate Members International Waterfowl Breeders Association A certificate will be awarded for Champion Duck and Champion Goose To qualify for IWBA awards, a minimum of 50 waterfowl must be exhibited. Master Exhibitor points are given for best and reserve varieties when there are two or more exhibitors showing in each variety. You must be a member in good standing before judging to qualify for awards, or see the IWBA table in the showroom. Send Dues to: Wil Diaz Gotter Road Brighton, Illinois Old English Bantam Club of America To join the Old English Bantam Club of America, send dues to: Debbie Leftwich dleftwich@weleetka.k12.ok.us Annual Membership - $15 for U.S., $20 (U.S. Funds) for other countries. Name Address State Zip Code Too qualify for points your dues must be current before judging begins. You may pay Show Secretary. Belgian Bearded d Anver Specials Sponsored by District 14 Director: $25.00 Champion d Anver* $10.00 Best d Anver by Junior* Name: Address: To Join send dues to: Art Cosner City: State: Zip: Cedar Ridge Road (opt): Williamsport, MD Phone # (opt): cosnerarthur@gmail.com Varieties Raised: Dues: $10/year $18/2 years US Youth $8/year or $15/2 years Check here if you want to receive newsletters via Visit us and register online at: (dues increase by $1.00 online for use of Paypal) District 14 Director: Kristen Ramsdell Belgian_danver@yahoo.com

4 Page 4 Spring Show 2011 United Orpington Club Dedicated to all Orpingtons large fowl and bantam and to the breeders of this fine fowl. The club will furnish a certificate to a BB and BV when 10 or more birds are shown in a class. One bird cannot win more than one certificate per show. Points will be awarded in each variety towards the exhibitor of the year award. 1 point times the number of birds in a class for BV and ½ point times the number of birds in class for RV. Exhibitor must be a member before judging. Membership dues of $15/Family, $10/Single, and $5/Junior can be sent to UOC Secretary, Christina Korfus, PO Box 681, Cle Elum, WA Cochins International Meet Dedicated to the advancement of Cochins, both Large and Bantam, and the improvement of the poultry hobby. We are truly International with members in the United States, Canada, Great Britain, Bermuda, Australia, Germany, and Romania. Canadian members must send a Canadian Postal Money Order made out in US dollars only. (Single and Family Membership $15.00, Junior (under 18) $7.50) The state vet has asked that our show comply with current N.P.I.P. requirements. It is advisable that each exhibitor have his or her birds blood tested for Pullorum-Typhoid (PT) prior to the show and/or have a valid certification. Birds that have not been tested before are subject to blood testing by the state vet soon after judging if the vet is on site. NOTE: Ducks, Turkeys, and Pigeons are not required to be tested. Rules and Regulations 1. Absolutely No Late Entries!!!! Entries must be postmarked no later than March 12, Entry fees are $3.00 per single bird and $6.00 per trio or Muscovy drake (male) and $6.00 per double coop. Entry fees must accompany entry, or entry will not be accepted. All money owed to the Washington Feather Fanciers Spring Poultry Show must be paid before judging. No phone or entries accepted. 2. The showroom will be open to receive birds Friday, March 18th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and again on Saturday morning, March 19th at 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM. 3. All birds must be in place by 9:00 AM on Saturday, March 19th. 4. All birds must be banded for the purpose of owner identification and judging. 5. If a bird is entered and not shown, entry fees for it will be forfeited to the show. 6. 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, and phone number of exhibitor. Indicate if a Junior (5 to 18 years). 7. 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. 8. 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. 9. Junior exhibitors (ages 5 to 18) will compete in open class in all divisions. 10. The show will take all precautions to insure the safety and well being of exhibitor s entries, but in no way will be responsible or liable for theft, injury, death, or disease. 11. No smoking in the building and no alcohol allowed on the premises. 12. No skateboards, roller skates, roller blades, bicycles, or motorcycles allowed on the premises. 13. NO DOGS!!!!!!!!!!, Cats, or other animals not related to the show allowed in the building. 14. Please insure that your birds are healthy or they will be removed from the show. 15. Birds may be removed when announcement is made to coop out. 16. Any matter not provided for in the Rules and Regulations will be referred to the Show Committee. Their decision will be considered final.

5 Spring Show 2011 Page 5 Mail entries to: Pam Lyng PO Box 1044 Lynden, WA Washington Feather Fanciers Website: Awards Questions, contact Brian Decker Josh Simon & Dan Jerome Christina Korfus Terra Pfingston (206) Some flat ribbons will be available for 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd place and Best of Breed. Plaques or $5.00, winners choice, will be awarded to the Best Of Class in each of Bantams, Large Fowl, Ducks, Geese & Pigeons, if Minimum of 5 birds by 2 different exhibitors. Classes are: - Large Chickens: American, Asiatic, English, Mediterranean, Continental, & All Other Standard Breeds. - Bantams: Modern Game, Old English Game, Single Comb Clean Legged, Rose Comb Clean Legged, All Other Combs Clean Legged, & Feather Legged. - Ducks: Heavy, Medium, Light & Bantam. - Geese: Heavy, Medium & Light. - Pigeons: Fancy, Sporting & Utility - Turkeys: (all compete in 1 class) Donated Specials The Washington Feather Fanciers Winter Brisk Show Committee will not be responsible for donated awards that are not delivered to the show secretary. Additional specials will be posted in the show room, if received. Specials with * have already been paid, Thank You for your pledges! Washington Feather Fanciers Awards Best of Show Plaque & $20.00 Reserve of Show Plaque & $10.00 Plaques for Best of Class or $5.00 Showmanship Awards Novice, Junior, Intermediate, and Senior Champions $5.00ea Novice, Junior, Intermediate, and Senior Reserves$5.00ea

6 Page 6 Spring Show 2011 Youth Events All youth, whether they are entering birds in the show or not, is encouraged to participate in the youth events. Showmanship - $5.00 exhibitor fee. - Poster Contest Due 9:30 AM Two age categories: 10 and under, and 11 through 18. Be sure to label each poster on the back with the maker s name, age and phone number. Bring any good quality poster. (Doesn t have to be made this year, but WFF encourages new posters and participants to join in on the fun!) Prizes will be awarded after judging.- Create an Informational Poster on Your Favorite Breed, How many eggs they can lay, are they a dual purpose, ornamental, or egg layer breed? What are some pros/cons about the breed, what is the known origin or your fowl? (where they are from), Does this breed have any faults? What are they? What different varieties does this breed have? Include lots of pictures. Note: Posters are for children, parents may give helpful ideas on research and places to look for info but please do not do the project for them Parental Guidance is welcomed. If you would like to focus on a variety IE Silver Laced Wyandotte talk about feather pattern and what to look for. Remember above all else, have fun! - Showmanship 10:00AM - It will be broken into Chickens/Waterfowl and Pigeons. The show table will consist of 4 groups: Peewee below 3 rd grade, Junior grades 3 rd 5 th, Intermediate grades 6 th 8 th, Senior grades 9 th 12 th. 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. - The Coloring Contest Following Showmanship - is open to children ages 8 and under. Participation prizes will be given to all who enter. Social Events - B.Y.O.C. - Please bring your own chairs to sit on, there will be some available. - Lunch - Lunch will be on your own. The fairgrounds should have a concession stand open or you can lunch at the many restaurants or fast food places in a ½ mile radius of the fairgrounds. Bring your own coffee if you want it before the concessions open. - Raffles Raffle tickets are 4 for a $1.00. Any quality item is welcome. It does not have to be poultry related. This is an activity for the whole family, so think of things for people of all ages and interests. Please check your donations in at the raffle table Friday night or early Saturday morning. We ask that each exhibitor donate at least 1 item please. - Started/Adult Bird Silent Auction- Looking for quality adult birds to be put in the auction, minimum bids will be placed on birds to ensure the help to support the show costs. -Chick Silent Auction- Has the hatching bug bit you? We are hoping for some top breeders to be able to donate some baby chicks to our silent auction. -Egg Silent Auction- We will be collecting eggs from top quality breeders in our area and they will be available for auction for you to take home and experience the hatching of your new baby chicks! (Please note, eggs will be fresh and fertility will have been tested on the farm. WFF can not guarantee the hatchability of your eggs due to the difference in incubation procedures and conditions.) - People Choice award from Champion Row- This will take place after the judging of the best in classes and each exhibitor will get one vote on the best bird. Winner will receive an award. TBA - For Sale Cages Must be a Washington Feather Fancier Member to sell birds. There will be cages available for $5.00 each for the entire show. Please request on your entry form. Renters are responsible for the care and feeding of their birds. Only healthy birds should be sold. Overcrowding is not allowed birds can be rotated throughout the show. See Jim Volk for rental of cages. Please bring extra boxes for birds that you purchase. -Any club or individual may set up an informational display but they must provide their own tables and chairs. Only non-food items may be sold (this is a fair policy). There will be no fee for this activity. A raffle donation would be greatly appreciated by those selling things. - Clean up if you can, please bring shovels, brooms, and dustpans; please remove your coop tags and food/water cups. It will help clean-up go quicker! Support Washington Feather Fanciers! Become a member today! Remember to renew your membership!

7 Washington Feather Fanciers Cascade Spring Poultry Show March 19 th 2011 Washington Feather Fanciers C/O Terra Pfingston th Ave SE Kent, WA X To promote the breeding and exhibition of poultry, standard and bantam, Pheasants, Waterfowl, Quail, Partridge, Pigeons, and other related species and Cage birds to such available Standards as are set forth for each species. Send To: We re on the Web! Visit us at: