WRBS inc. September Newsletter 2009 Red Fest / Redland Spring Festival Coming this weekend. Club Social.

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1 blame. Club Social. WRBS inc September Newsletter 2009 Red Fest / Redland Spring Festival Coming this weekend. Have you any birds you would like to enter? They can be of any age or variety, you can even show purchased birds. Helpers are also needed, if you can spare a couple of hours Or more over the weekend please let Pat Sedgwick know. Birds for the show will needed to be entered by 8pm On Monday 31 st August If you would like the opportunity to sell excess birds, Please remember that only people willing to help out can sell their birds at the show, with a 10% commission going to the club. Needed. If you are able to donate any pretty nestfeather cocks we could use in the raffles it would be appreciated. Club meeting night guest speakers are as follows:- September :- Neale Love October :- Charlie Chaing? November :- Ron Woodhead Vet. December 12 th :- Xmas Party to be held at the Touch Football Hall, Cleveland Showgrounds. WebSite :

2 Minutes of Committee Meeting held on 6 / 8 /2009 Held at Meeting opened by Clint Ault at 7.00 p.m. Attendance:- Kay & Stephen Ralph, Bill & Pat Sedgwick, Clint Ault, Val Scott, Terry Procter, Darryl Hoffman, Kerry Potts, Sharon Anderson. Apologies:- Trevor Broadbent, Ian Anderson. Minutes of previous meeting read & accepted. Moved by Terry Procter Seconded By Darryl Hoffman carried. Business arising from Minutes. Carried over to General Business Correspondence:- Inwards :- SQBBA re:- suggestions for SQ web site. :- ANBC re:- postal votes. :- SQBBA re:- first meeting of Preselection Subcommittee. :- SQBBA re:- directions to Ipswich meeting. :- SQBBA re:- minutes of meeting :- SQBBA re:- changes to committee members. :- Feathered World magazine. :- Caboolture BS.re:- proposed format for preselection. :- TBA re:- suggestions for preselection. :- FCBS re:- Nestfeather show :- ABS re:- show schedule for :- SQBJA re:- Graham Barlow ready to start traineeship. :- Darryl Wells re:- problems with ISP. :- Pine Rivers B.S. re:- show on :- BNSBS re:- show on :- SQBBA re:- deadline for Nominations of office bearers for SQ. :- Feathered World magazine. :- Vetafarm re:- information flyer. Outwards:- Thank you cards to Alan Kent, Ken Dunk, Wayne Robinson, Garry Menzies, Errol & Lynne Miller. :- Motion to SQBBA re:- formation of Preselection Subcommittee. :- Grant Mitchell ( Cleveland SHS) re:- condition of hall. :- to SQBBA re:- delegates for 09 / 10. Business arising from Correspondence. Carried over to General Business Moved by Kay Ralph Seconded by Terry Procter carried. Treasurer s Report:- Wynnum Redlands Budgerigar Soc.Inc. Cash Balance carried forward $ 4, Income $23, Expenses $21,241.86

3 Cash Balance as at 6/8/2009 $ 6, Term Deposit $ 5, Total $11, Total memberships including partnerships & families now stands at (54) memberships ( incl Families, p/ships,etc) Treasurer s report moved by Bill Sedgwick Seconded by Terry Procter carried. Review Past Events:- July Show:- saw us using the National Format ran very well, good response. Trying to discuss with ABS whether they are willing to continue next year. Show cost WRBS a little over $400. A very good result. A SUCCESS. Upcoming Events:- August Club night:- trying to get a replacement speaker, due to ekka commitments. Spring / Strawberry fest.- Scheduel in newsletter. Bill to trial new card system. Seed blocks to be used in cages. NO SEED. Bill has spoken to Crest Seeds. They will donate seed & lend us a banner for display. Plants for display organised. Newsletter Items:- Donated birds required for Spring festival raffle. Pretty nestfeathers preferably cocks. General Business:- ANBC postal votes as they stand:- WRBS votes NO re:- suffused yellow / white. ANBC Draft Proposal re:- Honour roll discussed. Minutes of SQ meeting read & discussed. Grant Mitchell (Cleveland SHS) apologised for condition of hall. re:- hall of fame / honour roll. Val moved the motion that we donate the cost of seed blocks to be used for Spring Fest. Seconded by Darryl Hoffman carried. Val Scott has decided to step down from catering at our shows. She will continue to cater Club Meeting nights. We thank Val for her contribution to the club. Agenda:- Spring fest. November Show. Xmas Party. Meeting closed at 8.37 p.m.

4 Changes to Standard It is up to anyone who has an ANBC Standard to update at this time. There are 8 pages of updates to update. Go to ANBC web site go to Colour & Standards, go to the standard (2003) amendment No1 / 2008 then print them off. Regards Bill Obituary. Sadly, it has to be announced for those members who are unaware, that Julie Trebbin lost her battle against cancer on the 13 th August, surrounded by her family. Julie will be greatly missed by all those who knew her. If the size of one s funeral is comparable to how one is known and loved then Julie must have been one of the best known and loved people around, because as some of the people who attended her funeral attested, the church was absolutely packed, with just as many people outside. Julie will be missed around the show circuit, not just the budgies but also the rodeo, which she loved. We will certainly miss you Julie Do you keep your birds under lock and key? Maybe you should, as Jim Burke found out recently. Although knowing the lengths that some people go to when they want to steal other people property it may not have helped. Jim had 170 of his best birds stolen in the early hours of the morning. As you can imagine Jim was quite devastated. Can you imagine how he then felt when the thief then came back a couple of days later and not only stole his breeders but also the cages, young & eggs as well. The only birds Jim was left with were a few he was holding under his house. Thanks to a neighbour who on the second occasion saw the thief after hearing his dog going ballistic, the police were able to catch the thief trying to sell the second lot of birds at a Logan pet shop. It appears that he had been casing the Jim s place, by visiting, and saying he was interested in buying birds. The first lot of Jim s birds were apparently sold at a flea market. Hopefully Jim will be able to get some back. Remember be on the lookout & don t let your guard down when it comes to the security of your birds.

5 6 th September:- Pine Rivers B.S. Nestfeather, Young & Old Show. 6 th September:- Wynnum Redlands Spring Festival. 13 th September:- Fraser Coast Nestfeather & Young Bird Show. 20 th September:- Sunshine Coast B.A. Nestfeather & Any Age Show. 27 th September:- BNSBS Any Age & Nestfeather Show. 18 th September:- Toowoomba B.A. Nestfeather Show. 25 th October:- ABS Annual Show. ********************************************* The Wynnum Redlands Budgerigar Society Inc. Would like to state it s objective in reporting various articles and Veterinary advice in our literature and communication, both verbal and written, is merely to disseminate information and not to make recommendations or directives. W.R.B.S. would like to state that the views expressed therein are not necessarily those of W.R.B.S. Inc. Show Results Table Show Results :- Nestfeathers. 1 st,3 rd & 6 th T & T Broadbent, 2 nd, 4 th, Whell family, 5 th R. Saunders. 20 Nestfeathers benched on the night, this is a great effort from our members. Young Hens:- 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd R.Saunders. Helpers Wanted. With the Redlands Spring Festival only a few days away, now is the time that your committee is asking for your help. If you can possibly spare a few hours (or more) over the weekend please let someone on the committee know ASAP. You can sell tickets or talk to the public about the birds or perhaps help with the sales. If you would like to sell some of your own birds that can also be arranged, remembering that a maximum price of $20.00 is placed on all sale birds. No runners or mops. As usual only members prepared to help on the day can have their birds sold, with a commission of 10% going to the club. Please note, there is to be NO seed in cages. We are trialling seed blocks in the show cages. Blocks available from Show Sec. Pat Sedgwick at August meeting, or ring her on

6 W A B S S Cec Nicoll Nestfeather Challenge FOR NESTFEATHERS ONLY (unbroken Cap) Saturday 19 th September 12 noon to 4 pm Assembly Hall Cleveland The show will be run in accordance with WRBS & ABS show rules Birds will be rung with an ABS or WRBS 2009 closed ring and be bred by the exhibitor. Floor covering paper or plastic inserts no seed millet sprays or seed blocks will be ok Entries will be taken on arrival Hens and cocks will be judged together to 6 places NORMAL GREEN SERIES NORMAL GREY GREEN NORMAL BLUE SERIES NORMAL GREY BLACK EYED SELF LUTINO ALBINO CLEARWING GREYWING CINNAMONWING SPANGLE DOUBLE FACTOR OPALINE OPALINE AOSV CLEARBODY LACEWING FALLOW YELLOWFACE BLUE SPANGLE DOMINANT PIED RECESSIVE PIED CREST CHAMPION BIRD OF SHOW TROPHY / PERPETUAL TROPHY WRBS will supply a BBQ lunch

7 ABN: Vetafarm & Mavlab Products Avitrol Plus - Bird Wormer Syrup Concentrate, Avitrol - Bird Mite & Lice Spray, We carry a extensive product line from Vetafarm, if we don't have it in stock we are only to pleased to order it in for you. Breeding Cages, Nest Boxes, Air Freight Boxes, Carry Cages, Custom work available. Feeders & Waters in Plastic or Metal, Egg Candler, Bird Nets, Wire Cage Front, Show Cage Inserts We have a varied range of bird supplies in stock. If we don't have it in stock we are only pleased to order it in for you. Please contact one of our service representatives via phone or for our availability Stock.

8 W.R.B.S. S.Q.B.B.A. B.R.A.S.E.A. The Pet Directory Membership remains the same. Singles :- $ Family / Partnership :- $ Pensioner :- $15.00 Junior :- $7.50 Pensioner / Family / Partnership $ Cinnamon Swirls 2 tblspns brown sugar, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 sheet frozen readyrolled puff pastry, partly thawed. 1 egg, lightly beaten. Preheat oven to 200deg.C. Line a large oven tray with baking paper. Combine sugar & cinnamon in a small bowl. Brush pastry with beaten egg. Sprinkle sugar mixture over pastry. Starting from the longest side, tightly roll pastry. Using a sharp knife, cut pastry roll into 1cm thick slices. Place 5cm apart on prepared tray, moulding each into an oval shape. Bake for 10 minutes or until puffed & golden. Turn & cook for additional 2 3 minutes. Serve warm or cold. Can be stored for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Your Committee for 2009 Millet Sprays Panorama Large $6.90 per kilo White French - $6.90 per kilo Prices include GST. Ph. (07) President Clint Ault Ph Vice President Trevor Broadbent Ph Secretary Kay Ralph Ph Treasurer Bill Sedgwick Ph Ring Steward Bill Sedgwick Ph Show Secretary Pat Sedgwick Ph Show Steward Clarrie Johnston Ph Editor Stephen Ralph Ph Caterer Val Scott Ph Social Director Kay Ralph Ph Public Liaison Clarrie Johnston Ph Committee Members. Terry Procter, Darryl Hoffman, Kerry Potts, Ian & Sharon Anderson.

9 Plastic Cage Savers. Do you need a new show cage, breeding cages, Plastic cage savers are now being made by Clarrie Johnston. A great boxes etc? idea by Terry Procter has been taken over by Clarrie. Thousands have been sold across Bob Smith will manufacture show cages & nest boxes made to any Australia & New Zealand in the past. They come in a bundle of 10 for shape or size. Concaves made $5.00.to fit any nest boxes. Carry cages & Seed Hoppers. A very cost effective way to prolong the life of your show cages Phone Bob Smith (02) or him on bobsmith1@westnet.com.au for any details or orders. Plastic Cage Savers. Plastic cage savers are now being made by Clarrie Johnston. A great idea by Terry Procter has been taken over by Clarrie. Thousands have been sold across Australia & New Zealand in the past. They come in a bundle of 10 for $5.00. A very cost effective way to prolong the life of your show cages

10 Whoever said you can t learn from kids. Teacher: Maria, go to the map and find North America. Maria: Here it is. Teacher: Correct. Now class, who discovered America? Class: Maria Teacher: Glenn, how do you spell crocodile? Glenn: K-R-O-K-O-D-I-A-L Teacher: No, that s wrong. Glenn: Maybe it is wrong, but you asked me how I spell it Teacher: Donald, what is the chemical formula for water? Donald: HIJKLMNO. Teacher: What are you talking about? Donald: Yesterday you said it s H to O Teacher: George Washington not only chopped down his father s cherry tree, but also admitted it. Now, Louie, do you know why his father didn t punish him? Louis: Because George still had the axe in his hand Teacher: Now, Simon, tell me frankly, do you say prayers before eating? Simon: No sir, I don t have to, my Mum is a good cook Teacher: Clyde, your composition on My Dog is exactly the same as your brother s. Did you copy his? Clyde: No, sir. It s the same dog Teacher: Harold, what do you call a person who keeps on talking when people are no longer interested? Harold: A teacher.