Michigan Cavy Breeders Association is proud to present-

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1 Michigan Cavy Breeders Association is proud to present- ACBA Specialty April 27-29, 2018 Midland County Fairground 6905 Eastman Ave, Midland, MI Page 1

2 On behalf of the members of the MCBA; Welcome all cavy fanciers to the Great Lakes State! MCBA Board Members: Becky Dubbink- President Susan Spaulding- Vice President Elaine Hansen- Treasurer Kelly Hansen- Secretary Directors: Laura Soper Dawn Dubbink Helena Hickerson Mary Lou Eisel Page 2

3 2018 Specialty Entry Information All deadlines are firm. Mail in entries must be postmarked by April 13 th. entries by April 18 9pm Eastern Time Free ed changes (Ear tag, class, variety) by April 24 9 pm Eastern Time Paid ear tag changes at check in by April 27 9pm ($3 per change) 2018 ACBA Specialty Schedule (Subject to change) Friday, April 27, :00 10:00 am - Set up (Finishing up from Thursday night) 12:00 pm - Check in begins. Showroom open to accept animals. 4:00 7:00 pm - Youth Royalty Contest 5:00 pm - ACBA Board meeting 6:30-9:30 pm - Judges Conference 9:00 pm - All changes to entries must be in to secretary (ear tag/weight class) 10:00 pm - Showroom closes and will be locked for the evening Saturday, April 28, :30 am - Showroom opens 8:30 am - ACBA Specialty show, Open and Youth Judging begins 12:00 pm - Judges Lunch Break 12:30 pm - ACBA General Membership meeting 1:30 pm - Judging resumes 3:00 pm - ACBA Raffle drawing 6:00 pm - Showroom closes and will be locked for the evening 6:30 pm - Banquet room opens 7:00 pm - ACBA Banquet Sunday, April 29, :00 am - Showroom opens 9:00 am - Open Show and Youth Show Judging begins 12:00 pm - Lunch Break 1:00 pm - Judging resumes 2:00 pm - MCBA Raffle drawing 6:00 pm - Showroom closes and will be locked. 7:00 pm - Last Supper Monday, April 30, am- All animals must be out of the designated overnight area. Page 3

4 Show Staff: Show Superintendent: Vic Dubbink Show Secretary: Kelly Hansen Building/Camping Chair: Helena Hickerson Writer/Ramrod Coordinator: Mary Lou Eisel Hospitality Committee: Pam Jones, Elaine Hansen, Ashley & Heather Reed Judges Conference: John Soper Youth Activities: Laura Soper MCBA Raffle/Fundraising: Margaret Kistler/Susan Spaulding Building Security: Eric & Angie Porter Host Hotels: Baymont Inn 2200 W. Wackerly Rd. Midland, MI Tell them you are with the Cavy Breeders Association. Room price is $72.00 plus tax per night with a flat $15.00 plus tax for a pet fee per night. This hotel is blocking 50 rooms for us. They will extend the rate to Sunday with check out on Monday. You must make your reservation by 3/30/18 to get the reduced rate. Sleep Inn 2100 W. Wackerly Rd. Midland, MI Tell them you are with Michigan Cavy Breeders. Room price is $75.00 plus tax per night. If you have animals there will be an additional charge of $20.00 per night. If you leave a mess you may be charged an additional $ This hotel is blocking 25 rooms. You must make your reservations before 4/15/18. Camping: There is camping at the fairgrounds. $20.00/night, includes electricity. There is a dump station. Notify me privately if you wish to camp. Helena Hickerson - hhicker115@sbcglobal.net or call or text Reservation form in catalog. Page 4

5 ACBA President- Karen DeHaven I would like to take this opportunity to welcome the ACBA membership to the 2018 ACBA Specialty Show. The members of the Michigan Cavy Breeders have been working hard the past two years to make sure everyone has the best possible show experience. The awards committee has come up with some unique awards that are sure to delight everyone lucky enough to win one. The ACBA Specialty Show is our national show, the ACBA s most important show of the year. I encourage everyone to enjoy themselves, be good sports, make new friendships and strengthen old friendships. To support both the ACBA and Michigan s raffles. To take part in the silent auction benefiting the ACBA youth scholarship fund and most importantly the ACBA s Youth Royalty, Achievement and Management contests. Come participate and enjoy the best Michigan has to offer! MCBA President- Becky Dubbink Welcome to the 2018 ACBA specialty show Motorin to Michigan. I have been actively involved in the Cavy fancy for 12 years now, raising Abyssinian, White Crested, Coronets, and Silkie. I have attended multiple ARBA conventions, and ACBA specialty shows. I have stepped back from the Cavy world a little bit to pursue my dream of showing and raising Dalmatian dogs. The MCBA has been planning and looking forward to putting on a wonderful specialty show for all of you. As president of the Michigan Cavy Breeders Association, I would like to wish you all good luck. I hope you enjoy the company of great friends, nice animals, and enjoy the beauty of Michigan. Safe travels, and Hope to see all of you at the show! Thank you for your support. Page 5

6 MCBA Vice President- Susan Spaulding As Vice President of the Michigan Cavy Breeders Association; I would like to welcome everyone to Michigan the land of the Great Lakes. I was very pleased when we chose Motoring to Michigan as or national show logo as I am a thirty year plus UAW Ford Motor Company employee. We started with cavies through the wonderful program of 4-H. My youngest daughter Shelby fell in love with the White Crested breed seven years ago and we were able to start our breeding herd thanks to the generosity of some of the country s top breeders! We also have a small herd of long haired breeds and I have been working on American roans for a couple of years. I started as the supporting Parent of my daughter showing youth and last year decided it was time to start entering Open myself. I have shown numerous varieties of animals over the years and have to say I have never experienced the wonderful comradery and friendships in any other showing experience. We really are a Cavy Family and I would like to welcome everyone to our Home state and wish you all the best of luck showing these wonderful little animals. Page 6

7 Opening and Introduction John Soper 6:30-6:45 Becky Milks- Posing and Handling 6:45-7:00 Kitsie Morris - The Teddy 2018 ACBA Specialty Show Judges Conference April 27, :30 9:30 PM Midland, Michigan 7:15-7:30 Mary Lou Eisel - Judges and Exhibitor ethics at the table. 7:30-7:45 Break 7:45-8:00 Jess Pearson - Silkie Satin and Silkie 8:00-8:15 Becky Dubbink - White Crested 8:15-8:30 Jason Whitehurst - Sorting and evaluating a class 8:30-8:45 Laurie Norman- Writing for the Judge and speaking for the writer 8:45-9:00 Michael Franke - Judges comments on the cavy 9:00-9:15 Break 9:15-9:30 John Soper - Judges only. Open discussion on bidding shows and working the show. Coffee, cookies & light snacks will be provided. Please feel free to bring a comfortable chair or utilize a folding chair provided. ***SANCTION INFORMATION*** Saturday s ACBA Specialty Show and Sunday s MCBA shows are official ARBA & ACBA sanctioned shows. Official ARBA open, youth sanctioned show Eric Stewart, Executive Director P.O. Box 5667 Bloomington, IL Membership Dues: Youth, $12.00 per year, $30.00 for 3 years Adult, $20.00 per year, $50.00 for 3 years Husband/Wife: $30.00 per year, $75.00 for 3 years ARBA National Convention- October 27-31, West Springfield, Massachusetts Official American Cavy Breeders Association Sweepstakes Show Dan McParland, ACBA Secretary, 2719 Coventry Ln, Ocoee, FL acbasec@yahoo.com Phone: Dues: Adult $ st year/$20.00 Renewal; Family $ st year/$25.00 Renewal; Youth $ st year/$15.00 Renewal. Sanction Fees: Open $10.00 and Youth $8.00. Sweepstakes Recorder: Rosemarie & Tara McParland 2719 Coventry Lane Ocoee, FL Page 7

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9 2018 ACBA Specialty Judges John Backman- New York I started raising cavies in 1995, Americans in Golden Agouti, Roan and occasionally Red; there's so much I love about this fancy: all the usual things plus...trying to raise beautiful animals; raising what I want to see when I walk into the caviary; taking an underappreciated variety and moving it forward just a bit. (I had the opportunity to do this with Lilacs, and to some extent now with Golden Agouti Roans.) Michael Franke- Texas I started raising cavies in 2003, over the years I have raised 9 breeds of cavy, Abyssinian, Teddy, Texel and American being the most prominent. My favorite memory in this hobby was receiving my judge s license in the mail the day I got back from my high school graduation, I still feel great pride over that. I have had the pleasure of honoring Caleb Thomas with a lifetime judges award and feel lucky to call so many wonderful fellow judges, friends. At this time I am currently a member of both the ARBA Cavy and ARBA Rabbit standards committees. Jim Hupp- Indiana I have been raising cavies for over 40 years. Over the years I have raised American, American Satin, Peruvians, Silkies and Teddies. It has been a privilege and honor to be selected by my peers, to Judge BIS at multiple ARBA Conventions. I have served on the ARBA Standards committee for 6 years, 18 Years on the ARBA Continuing Education committee, have been Cavy Liaison for several ARBA Conventions, Show Chairman for two ACBA National Specialties, ACBA V.P. President from 2002 to 2006, ACBA President from 2006 to 2012, Chairperson of the ACBA Standards Committee & Chairman of the ARBA Cavy Sub Committee. It is wonderful to be able to travel, see beautiful animals and wonderful friends anywhere I go! Steve Lussier- Tennessee I started raising cavies in 1972, I attained my judging license in My lovely wife, Margie, and I raise Cream, White and Roan Americans. The best thing about raising and showing cavies is all the friends we have made through the hobby, we get to travel together to shows all over. We have recently moved to Tennessee to be closer to our cavy family and we just love it! Looking forward to seeing you all in Michigan! Robert Spitzer- Arizona I first started raising cavies in Over time I have raised most every breed and most every variety. However, today I am only concentrating on Chuck Steel Invisibles in the rainbow, shadow, and eclipse color varieties. Currently my favorite thing about the hobby is that judging allows me to spend a little time with friends in various areas of the country. Jason Whitehurst- I have been raising cavies for 30 years. Over the years I have raised all breeds, my favorites were Peruvian, Silkies, and Black Americans. My favorite memory is going to my first ARBA convention in Pomona in 1991; meeting Peggy Fry, Carol Sandler, Pam Brown, and other legends of the time. Peggy gave me her BOB Silkie Satin. I am current ARBA Cavy Standards Committee member and have been a cavy judge for 12 years. Outside of cavy shows I have run multiple marathons and love back packing and camping. Page 9

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12 ACBA Specialty Entry Form Name: Address: Phone Number: Open: Youth: Saturday x $8 = $ Mail Entries to: Kelly Hansen Tag # Breed Variety Class Boar/Sow Saturday $8 Sunday A Sunday B Sunday x $4 = $ P.O.Box 161 All 3 Shows x $15 = $ Bath, MI Total Enclosed: $ Entries MUST be postmarked by April 13 th. No Exceptions. Page 12

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14 Camping Reservation Form Name: Phone #: Address: Trailer/RV License Plate #: Arrival Date: Number of nights camping: Total due at check in: $ Print, fill in and scan or send a picture. to hhicker115@sbcglobal.net and/or mcavyba@gmail.com Page 14

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16 ****Show Rules**** 1. This is an Official ARBA and ACBA sanctioned show and will be governed by the latest Official Show Rules. 2. All cavies will be judged by the ARBA Standard of Perfection edition. 3. Per Michigan law there is NO SMOKING in any of the buildings. 4. Children must be supervised at all times by an adult. Damages by children will be the responsibility of their parents or guardians. 5. All show cavies must have a permanent and legible ID tag in their left ear. 6. Any animals showing signs of disease will be removed from the show room. 7. This is a carrying case show. All carriers must have leak-proof bottoms. Carriers must have latches that close securely. 8. Tables will be provided for exhibitors. The space will be assigned per number of cavies entered by the exhibitor. 9. No additional tables will be permitted in the show area. 10. Exhibitors are expected to keep their assigned cavy area neat and clean. 11. Cavy carriers may be cleaned in the designated cleaning area only. Shavings have been donated for exhibitor in show room use. 12. Walkways must be kept open and free from chairs or other items. 13. There will be an area designated for sale cavies. Only exhibitors may bring "for sale" cavies. "For sale" cavies will be allowed as space permits. 14. No animals, other than cavies, are allowed in the show area. No dogs except service dogs are allowed. 15. Please, do not leave cavies or other animals in your vehicle. 16. All cavies will be judged per the entry form. Absolutely NO changes at the table. 17. Please do not move stacks of animals on carts in front of judges tables. 18. There will be designated grooming areas within the show room. 19. MCBA reserves the right to add, substitute, or cancel judges as conditions require. 20. Each person is responsible for getting their cavies to the judging table when called in a timely manner. 21. Returned Checks for NSF will be charged $ By submitting an entry you indicate acceptance of all our show rules and the rules for ARBA and ACBA which govern this show. 23. The show superintendents have the right to remove any person or exhibitor and their entry if it is deemed necessary due to unsportsmanlike conduct or disruptive behavior. Page 16

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