Central Maine Bird Fanciers, Inc. 20th Annual Fall Show October 1, 2017 Windsor Fairgrounds Windsor, Maine
In Memory Original CMBF member Matt Curry Matthew Robert Curry, 83, passed away Friday, June 9, 2017. He was born June 12, 1933 at home in New Bedford, MA. He moved to Belfast, ME in 1971 to continue his family business, Art s Canvas & Upholstery. Matt was one of the founding members of the Waldo Country Credit Union, now the Downeast Credit Union. Matt will forever be known as an avid outdoorsman who spent quality time with family and friends in the Maine woods, hunting and fishing. He shared his passions by writing down his adventures for various magazines, as well as publishing 3 books. He had many other hobbies including painting, carving, and storytelling. His true passion from early childhood was raising pigeons, bantam chickens, and Muscovy ducks. His smile will be missed at our club meetings.
Entries must be Post Marked by: September 21st, 2017 PLEASE NOTE: THERE WILL BE A $25.00 FEE CHARGED FOR ANY LATE ENTRIES!! IT IS THE DISCRETION OF THE SHOW SECRETARY AS TO WHETHER LATE ENTRIES ARE ACCEPTED. PLEASE MAIL ALL ENTRIES TO: LINDA BLACKMAN 1309 Dutch Neck Road Waldoboro, ME 04572 Entry Fee--$3.00 per bird. Junior Entry Fee-- $2.00 per bird Make checks payable to Central Maine Bird Fanciers, Inc. Any questions/problems during show weekend, call Linda s cell: 207-542-4323 JUDGES We are pleased to welcome Ben Porter of Kentucky Erik Nelsen of Tenants Harbor, ME Roger Lizotte of Mechanic Falls, ME (Pigeons) DIRECTIONS TO THE SHOW From Augusta: Route 17 E for about 12 miles to 32 N., Turn left on to 32 N Windsor Fairgrounds are on the left about 1/2 mile. Poultry Building located by the North Gate of the Fair Grounds next to the museum barn and garden. From the Coast Route 17 W Augusta (est. 40+ or - miles from Rockland) Right on to 32 N Fairground directions same as above.
EXTRA!! EXTRA!! For Pigeon Fanciers Due to the increased interest in showing pigeons in our area, we have added classes, with cash awards! Pigeons MUST be entered into only one of the specific classes detailed below and will only be judged in that class, except for Champion and Reserve Pigeons. UTILITY CLASS American Giant Runts Carneus French Mondains Utility Kings Giant Homers Strasser and Rumblers Texas Pioneers (Sometimes) Homers Show Kings AND all others raised for meat (Used for squab). They are fast-growing pigeons. SPORT (FLIERS) CLASS Roller Tumblers Racing Homers New York City Flights Tipplers (Parlor Tumblers) Budapest AND All High Fliers. These pigeons are flown in races, number of rolls and circles. SHOW CLASS All others, including all of the above. If you have any questions, contact our Vice-President for Pigeons: Brian Read at 207-691-9854. JOIN THE PIGEON FUN!!!!
CENTRAL MAINE BIRD FANCIERS, INC. OFFERS THE FOLLOWING AWARDS Class Champions $10.00 Reserve Class Champions $5.00 Champion Large Fowl Reserve Champion Large Fowl Champion Bantam Reserve Champion Bantam Champion Waterfowl Reserve Champion Waterfowl Champion Pigeon Reserve Champion Pigeon $25.00 and plaque $15.00 and ribbon $25.00 and plaque $15.00 and ribbon $25.00 and plaque $15.00 and ribbon $25.00 and plaque $15.00 and ribbon *** Payouts will be given only to LF and WF classes that contain 3 or more birds entered by 2 or more exhibitors. Payouts will be given only to Bantams and Pigeon classes that contain 6 or more birds entered by 2 or more exhibitors. RESERVE SHOW CHAMPION Ribbon and $50.00 SHOW CHAMPION Clock and $100.00 Perpetual Trophy in memory of Forrest Hooper (Show Champion gets plate with their name on it. Three time CMBF Show Champion keeps the trophy.) SPECIAL AWARDS OFFERED IN OPEN SHOW Large Fowl Bob Hawes offers: Champion American in memory of George Marvin $10.00 Dick Blackman offers: Best Barred Plymouth Rock $10.00 Erik Nelsen offers:
Best Plymouth Rock $25.00 El Morse (Cane Creek Mountain Farm) offers: Best Buckeye $10.00 Fran Curtis offers: Best Phoenix $5.00 Best Rhode Island Red $5.00 Bantams CMBF offers: Best BB Red Old English, in memory of Matt Curry $10.00 Bob Hawes offers: Best Bantam Cochin other than black or white in memory of Norman Rau $10.00 Linda Blackman offers: Best Blue Cochin $5.00 Best Belgian Bearded d Anver $5.00 Best Roller Pigeon, in memory of Matt Curry $5.00 3 rd Best Bantam in show $5.00 Mike Lash offers: Champion Old English Game $10.00 Best Wyandotte $10.00 Bill Mackowski offers: Best Red or Multi-colored Cochin $10.00 Meccasue Simmons offers: Best Cornish $10.00 Fran Curtis offers: Best White Wyandotte $5.00 Best Dutch $5.00 Best Black Rosecomb $5.00 Best White Leghorn $5.00 Best Plymouth Rock, other than Barred $5.00 Best Buff Cochin $5.00 Best Black Old English $5.00 Bob Ames offers: Best Rosecomb (breed) $10.00 Best Old English in memory of Forrest Hooper $10.00 Waterfowl Dick Blackman offers: Best Large Duck $5.00 Fran Curtis offers: Best Sebastopol Goose $5.00
Pigeons Bob Ames offers: Best Open Pigeon $10.00 Central Maine Bird Fanciers President: Erik Nelsen Vice President - Chickens: Chuck Pullen Vice-President Pigeons: Brian Read Secretary-Treasurer: Linda and Dick Blackman Rules and Regulations 1. All fowl, including waterfowl, exhibited must be tested and rated Pullorum Typhoid Clean. PLEASE ATTACH A COPY OF YOUR TEST CARD TO YOUR ENTRY. Any bird showing sign of disease or vermin shall be removed from the show. 2. Classes: Cock, Hen, Cockerel, and Pullet in poultry, Waterfowl and Pigeons shall be Old Male, Old Female, Young Female, Young Male. 3. All Pigeons must be banded with seamless bands; unbanded birds may be banded and shown with split bands but must be shown in adult classes. 4. Birds may be handled by Exhibitor, Judge, Steward, or show officials only. 5. Bantams and Bantam Ducks will be judged by A.B.A. Standard. Large Fowl and all other Waterfowl shall be judged by the A.P.A. Standard of Perfection. 6. Protest: Must be filed with the Show Secretary within 30 minutes of judging of breed, along with a $25.00 fee to be returned if the protest is upheld. 7. No exhibitors in the aisles while judging is taking place. 8. Coop in by 9:00 AM Sunday morning. Judging starts at 9:30 AM. 9. Birds may be cooped in between 3 and 6 PM on the Saturday before the show.(please call if other arrangements are needed.) 10. Exhibitors, please remove coop tags, feed and water cups after the show. 11. Members, please stay and help clean up after the show. 12. Although all possible care will be taken to protect your entries at the show, CMBF is not responsible for any loss or damage to your birds. The ultimate care of entries is the responsibility of the exhibitor. Please provide your birds with water. 13. Judges shall be licensed and base their decisions using the American Poultry Association and the American Bantam Association Standards of Perfection.
JUNIOR SHOW RULES 14. Juniors must handle and coop in their own birds. 15. Junior entries are subject to all of the open show rules and regulations. 16. Junior entry fee is $2.00 per bird 17. Juniors must be present at time of judging of their entries. JUNIOR AWARDS Champion Large Fowl Award and $15.00 Reserve Champion Large Fowl Ribbon and $10.00 Champion Bantam Award and $15.00 Reserve Champion Bantam Ribbon and $10.00 Champion Waterfowl Award and $15.00 Reserve Champion Waterfowl Ribbon and $10.00 Champion Pigeon Award and $15.00 Reserve Champion Pigeon Ribbon and $10.00 Junior Reserve Show Champion $10.00 and award Junior Show Champion $25.00 and award Perpetual Plaque in memory of Austin Brann, displayed in show barn. (Show Champion gets plate with his/her name on it.) SPECIAL AWARDS OFFERED IN JUNIOR SHOW Bob Hawes offers: Reserve Bantam Cochin $5.00 Linda Blackman offers: 3 rd Best Bantam in show $5.00 Myron Lash offers: Best Bantam Old English Game $10.00 Dick Blackman offers: Best Large Duck $5.00 Brian Read offers: Champion Pigeon $10.00
The following club meets are scheduled for our show: ABA State Meet APA State Meet COCHINS INTERNATIONAL District Meet PLYMOUTH ROCK FANCIER S CLUB State Meet OLD ENGLISH GAME BANTAM CLUB OF AMERICA State Meet NATIONAL CALL BREEDERS Special Meet Belgian Bearded d Anvers State Meet YEPA (Youth Exhibition Poultry Association) Showmanship Points Program Our Fall 2017 show is a sanctioned meet for YEPA Showmanship. JR. POULTRY SHOWMANSHIP ***Sign up at the secretary s desk the morning of the show. ***Showmanship will be held starting at 9:30 a.m. ***Showmanship classes will be judged according to the guidelines as set forth by YEPA (Youth Exhibition Poultry Association) ***Awards will be given to Reserve and Best of each class. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOOD WAGON Brought to you by: Debbie Davis Coffee, breakfast sandwiches, hamburgers, hot dogs, other traditional yummy goodies!
TAIL GATE SALES: EXHIBITORS AND CMBF MEMBERS ONLY Sale space fee $10.00 A member of the club will be around to collect. 1. All sale birds must be from tested, pullorum typhoid clean flocks. 2. Sale birds should be free of pests (lice and fowl mites). 3. Sale birds should be in good health. 4. Please do not overcrowd your sale coops or expose young birds to unhealthy temperatures. 5. Please provide your birds with water. AREA PLACES TO STAY Senator Inn & Spa, Augusta 1-877-772-2224 (Book early!!) Best Western, Augusta 1-800-780-7234 MOTEL 6, Augusta 1-800-466-8356 Moody s Motel, Route 1, Waldoboro Phone: (207) 832-5362 The Ledges, Route 1, Glen Cove (Rockland) Phone: 1-800-898-8944 Claddagh Motel, Route 1, Rockport Phone: 1-800-871-5454 SEE YOU AT THE SHOW!!!!