WELCOME! The officers and members of the would like to extend to you an invitation to attend our show, The! This will be a single day show in Alma, Michigan on Saturday, May 10, 2014. Come join us for a day of fun poultry fellowship. The, formally the Bay City Poultry club, has been in existence since 1921. Our club s mission is to encourage the exhibition of standard bred poultry in Michigan by presenting our Fowl Fest shows. You are invited to include MPF club membership dues when sending in the entry form. Membership is $5 annually. Officers are elected for two year terms by majority vote. Officers/Board of Directors President: Kim Aldrich, kima53@sbcglobal.net (989)865-6702 (989)529-2673 Vice President: Bill Patterson, theroost59@hughes.net (586)246-6603 Secretary: Matt Boensch, mjwaterfowl@yahoo.com (989)529-7030 Treasurer: Kendra Aldrich, kima53@sbcglobal.net (989)865-6702 Appointments Show Superintendent, Clay Mills clmills@casair.net (989)763-1973 Assistant Show Superintendent, Matt Boensch mjwaterfowl@yahoo.com Youth Showmanship Director, Carol Straight Rjscls75@aol.com Sale Bird Area & Auction, Kim Aldrich kima53@sbcglobal.net The Fowl Fest is presented by, a tax-exempt, 501(c)(6), non-profit corporation, and is not responsible for errors and omissions in the Show Catalog or on its Website. All Rights Reserved. Special thanks to everyone that has donated their time to help put on the show and make it possible! Remember to mark your calendar for our Fall Fowl Fest October 11-12, 2014 in Birch Run, Michigan. Our show Judges for Spring, 2014: Edgar Mongold (IL) Tim Bowles (OH) Exhibitors Table Exhibitors must check in at the club table before cooping-in. You will be assigned your exhibitors number and receive an exhibitor list. We can also help you with information on the Alma area. Schedule of Events Friday, May 9th 8am 4pm, setup Contact Clay Mills if you can help 4pm 9pm, early coop-in time avoid the Saturday rush! Saturday, May 10th 7am 9am, coop-in continues 9am, judging begins with ring judging of Runner Ducks 3pm (approx), present Showmanship awards 4pm (approx) Present special Junior awards Clay Mills Silent Auction at Raffle Tables concludes Raffle Present Open Show awards Clay Mills Birds Released Page 1
SHOW RULES The (MPF) is a member of the APA & ABA. Our poultry show is sanctioned by these organizations. Birds will be judged by their standards and the show will be governed by the Official APA & ABA Poultry Show Rules. Health requirements are regulated by the State of Michigan. Exhibitors of all poultry (except waterfowl) must provide a parent flock NPIP certification number, VS9-2, VS9-3, or MDA state pullorum test certificate before bringing birds into the show hall (for the exhibition show, sale area, or showmanship). Exhibitors are highly encouraged to have their birds tested before arriving at the show. Certified testers will be available to test birds at the show during coop-in times only. A $1 per bird donation will be accepted for this service. All APA classes of poultry will be accepted: Chickens, Ducks, Geese, Turkeys and Guinea Fowl. Entry Fee: $3.00 per bird. Double coops are an extra $3 each. All entry fees are non-refundable. Chicken entries must be marked Bantam or Large Fowl; Bearded or Non-Bearded, Single or Rose Comb, etc. Entries (including payment) must be received by the show secretary by Noon, Saturday, May 3, 2014. (See details below.) All birds are entered into open show competition and are eligible for all open show awards. Junior exhibitors that check the box on the Entry Form indicating they will be 18 or under on the show dates will also compete against each other for the Junior exhibitor awards. The show will be held in the Gratiot County Fair for Youth Fairgrounds in Alma, Michigan. The buildings will be open to accept birds on Friday, May 9th from 4 till 9pm and again Saturday morning from 7 till 9 am. Please no cooping in before 4pm on Friday. The Gratiot County Fair for Youth prohibits any alcoholic beverages on the fairgrounds. No smoking or pets in the show hall. All birds must remain on exhibit and in their assigned coops until the show concludes. Leg bands are recommended for all birds entered in the show. Exhibitors are responsible for feeding & watering their own birds. The MPF will provide feed & water. Judges shall not be interrupted while judging. Please give them plenty of room to do their job. The judges have the option not to award 1st Place to a bird not worthy of the placement. All classes will be judged at least through 5th place. Age of young males and young females: 1 year or less A DISPLAY consists of at least one old male, old female, young male, young female, and one trio (young or old). An OLD TRIO consists of one old male and two old females. A YOUNG TRIO consists of one young male and two young females. Please note that trios are judged as a group of three, not as individual birds. However, individual birds from trios may be chosen as best/reserve of variety, breed, class, etc. The will not be responsible for any losses, accidents, damages, injury or sickness. Your participation constitutes your agreement to our rules and to hold harmless the (and/or its members) and the Gratiot County Fair for Youth from any and all claims and losses related to this event. All reasonable precautions will be taken to protect the exhibits. Any case or condition not provided for in these rules will be referred to the MPF Board of Directors for a decision. Any protest must be presented to the Show Superintendent in writing as soon as possible, before awards are handed out, and accompanied by a deposit as per APA & ABA rules. If the protest is denied the protest fee shall be retained by. Cooping Bantams will be assigned a bantam size cage. Large tail bantam roosters will be assigned a large size bantam cage. Large fowl chickens, ducks and guinea fowl will be assigned large fowl size cages. Double coops (double size large fowl cages) may be purchased for large fowl. Geese and turkeys will be placed it goose or turkey coops. The MPF reserves the right to coop geese in pairs (same variety and exhibitor). Page 2
Entries Please read carefully! Once again this year we are offering a couple of options for entry submittal and payment. All show entries, complete with payment, must be received by the show secretary by Noon, May 3, 3 2014. Sorry but there will be NO EXCEPTIONS please do not wait until the last minute! Mailing address: Matt Boensch, Secretary 9577 W. Saginaw Rd. Reese, MI 48757 entries@fowlfest.org Entry forms: o Exhibitors may either fill out an entry form by hand or electronically. o Hardcopy forms may be printed from the fowlfest.org web site or obtained by requesting a show catalog from the MPF. Please make copies as necessary. o Electronic forms may be downloaded from the fowlfest.org web site. It is necessary to have Microsoft Word 2003 (or newer) in order to complete the form. Form submittal: o Completed hardcopy forms may be mailed, shipped, or delivered to the MPF secretary. Hardcopy forms can also be scanned and e-mailed. o Completed electronic forms may be e-mailed to the MPF Secretary. Electronic forms can also be printed and mailed, shipped, or delivered to the MPF secretary. Payments: We accept check, money order, cash and Paypal. o Check or Money order: You may send in a check or money order with your paper entry form via regular mail or guaranteed delivery service. You may also send in a check or money order even if you send an electronic form via e-mail. Make checks payable to the. (Please note Form Submittal section above.) o Paypal: Online payments may be made via paypal.com. There is a 5% surcharge to help cover the cost of this service. Payments must be made (using the send money option) to the account entries@fowlfest.org. You may use this payment option whether you send in a paper form or an electronic form. Sending entries (and payments): o Regular mail: Mail in entries via first class regular mail must be received by the show secretary by noon, May 3, 2014. It is highly recommended that your entry be mailed by April 28, 2014 in order to make transit in time. (Canadian entries may require a bit more delivery time so please adjust accordingly.) Sorry but we are not responsible for entries delayed, lost or otherwise messed up by the USPS. Include a self addressed stamped postcard or envelope if you would like confirmation of your entry. o Express delivery: Entries may be sent via special guaranteed delivery (Fedex or similar). o E-mail: You may email your completed form as an attachment to entries@fowlfest.org. Sorry, but we are not responsible for e-mail entries lost or corrupted in cyberspace. Email entries will receive a simple reply acknowledgement once they are received. Sorry but we are not available to provide computer training and/or help to troubleshoot computer difficulties. No verbal/phone entries will be accepted. Entries will not be considered complete until payment is received in full. Any entries not received (or paid in full) by noon, Saturday, May 3, 2014, will be refused, no exceptions. Page 3
Location Gratiot County Fair for Youth Fairgrounds 701 S. Lincoln Ave. Alma, MI 48801 1. From US-127, Take EXIT 123, toward ALMA. 2. Merge onto US-27 (E LINCOLN RD) heading West. 3. E LINCOLN RD becomes E SUPERIOR ST/US-27. 4. Turn LEFT onto N STATE ST. (N STATE ST is just past WOODWORTH AVE.) 5. Turn Right onto ELY ST. 6. Ely St. turns SLIGHTLY RIGHT and becomes RIVERSIDE DR. 7. RIVERSIDE DR becomes S LINCOLN AVE. 8. 701 S LINCOLN AVE is on the LEFT past the cemetery. Lodging Hotel options: Alma Comfortable Inn, 3130 W. Monroe Rd, Alma, Mi 48801 ~ (989) 463-4400 Woodridge Inn and Suites, 7997 N Alger, Alma, MI 48801 (989) 285-1431. The Triangle Motel, 131 W. Lincoln Rd, Alma, MI 48801 ~ (989) 463-2296. The Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort is approximately 20 minutes from the show in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. For more information, please see soaringeaglecasino.com or call 1-888-7EAGLE7. There are numerous other hotel options in Mount Pleasant. Camping will be open on the fairgrounds and will cost $15 per night. You may register for camping when you arrive at the show. For more information please contact Clay Mills. Page 4
Awards Champion Open Show Award Junior Show Award Grand Champion of Show Plaque Plaque Reserve Champion of Show Plaque Plaque Champion Bantam Chicken Plaque for Ch. and Res. Plaque for Ch. and Res. Champion Large Fowl Chicken Plaque for Ch. and Res. Plaque for Ch. and Res. Champion Duck Plaque for Ch. and Res. Plaque for Ch. and Res. Champion Goose Plaque for Ch. and Res. Plaque for Ch. and Res. Champion Turkey Plaque Plaque Champion Guinea Plaque Plaque Champion & Reserve American Plaque for Ch. and Res. Plaque for Ch. and Res. Champion & Reserve Asiatic Plaque for Ch. and Res. Plaque for Ch. and Res. Champion & Reserve Continental Plaque for Ch. and Res. Plaque for Ch. and Res. Champion & Reserve English Plaque for Ch. and Res. Plaque for Ch. and Res. Champion & Reserve Mediterranean Plaque for Ch. and Res. Plaque for Ch. and Res. Champion & Reserve A.O.S.B. Plaque for Ch. and Res. Plaque for Ch. and Res. Champion & Reserve S.C.C.L. Plaque for Ch. and Res. Plaque for Ch. and Res. Champion & Reserve R.C.C.L. Plaque for Ch. and Res. Plaque for Ch. and Res. Champion & Reserve Featherleg Plaque for Ch. and Res. Plaque for Ch. and Res. Champion & Reserve O.E.A.G. Plaque for Ch. and Res. Plaque for Ch. and Res. Champion & Reserve Modern Plaque for Ch. and Res. Plaque for Ch. and Res. Champion & Reserve A.O.C.C.L. Plaque for Ch. and Res. Plaque for Ch. and Res. Champion & Reserve Bantam Duck Plaque for Ch. and Res. Plaque for Ch. and Res. Champion & Reserve Large Fowl Duck Plaque for Ch. and Res. Plaque for Ch. and Res. **** Awards require at least 10 birds in the class to be awarded and are subject to change. **** **** Special Thanks to Belinda Cowell of Chicken Haven for Sponsoring several Junior Awards **** Sale Coops Sale coops are available for $3.00 each. Only exhibitors and/or MPF members may sell poultry at the show and only in the sale area. Sale coops are limited to 4 LF or 6 Bantams per cage. No selling is allowed outside the building. Sale coops may be ordered on your entry form or purchased at the show. Contact Kim Aldrich if you are willing to help oversee this area. Take Down Immediately after birds are released we begin to take down of cages and clean the buildings. Any assistance that you can provide would be greatly appreciated. Raffle/Silent Auction Many great prizes are being donated by individuals and businesses for our annual fund-raising raffle and silent auction. You do not have to be present during the drawing to win raffle prizes, but winners that do not pick up their prizes during the show must pay the postage to have items sent or make arrangements to pick them up within 30 days after the show. The silent auction will end at 3pm. All donations are welcome! Contact Kim Aldrich if you have something to donate. Page 5
Youth Showmanship Competition The showmanship competition is sanctioned by the APA-ABA Youth Club. Youth Director Carol Straight is in charge of Showmanship competition. The showmanship competition is open to all youth 18 and under. There is a $3 Showmanship fee. Please pre-register by filling out the Entry Form, checking the showmanship box and entering your age. Preregistration is recommended but not required - you may enter the showmanship competition on the morning of the show but entries may be limited. Registration deadline is 9 a.m. You do not have to be a show exhibitor to compete in Showmanship. Do not list your Showmanship bird on the Entry Form. It is strongly recommended that Birds entered for show exhibition not be used for Showmanship. The bird will not be judged (in the exhibition show) if it is absent from its assigned exhibition cage when the exhibition show judge arrives to judge the variety. The is offering awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place for each level of competition. Categories are Novice (7 and under), Junior (8 10), Intermediate (11 13) and Senior (14 18). Ages listed are the usual ages for each category, however, the Youth Director reserves the right or assign competitor categories at her discretion. Showmanship birds will be provided a showmanship cage near the Showmanship competition. The MPF will provide feed and water - participants must care for their own birds. Go to the APA-ABA Youth Program website for general information about Showmanship. We encourage all youth to participate in Showmanship, including those that are involved in 4H and FFA. Contestants are judged on poultry knowledge, handling skills, appearance of the bird and attitude and appearance of the show person. Please note the health requirements listed in the show rules. Showmanship judges are scheduled to be Tim Bowsher, Leila Dean, and Tommy Purves. Page 6
Breed Club Meets For Spring 2014 American Bantam Association PO Box 127 Augusta, NJ 07822 bantamclub.com APA-ABA Club Meets American Poultry Association Pat Horstman PO Box 306 Burgettstown PA 15021 724-729-3459 amerpoultryassn.com Special Club Meets Cochins International Linda Lucas 11625 W. Moyer Rd. Webberville, MI 48892 email: lsl0515@tds.net Faverolles Fanciers of America Kassandra Price iamannsleesmom@yahoo.com Wyandotte Breeders of America Dr. Don Monke 7481 PC-Georgesville Rd. Plain City, OH 43064 614-873-8106 donmonke@aol.com Modern Game Bantam Club of America Secretary/Treasurer Lee A. Traver 4134 NY Highway 43 Wynantskill, NY 12198 National Call Breeders of America Dennis Fuller, Secretary 1729 Otterville Blvd Independence, IA 50644 319-334-3497 callducks.org The American Brahma Club Candy Prince 6291 S. 25 Rd. Boon, MI 49618 (231) 920-7837 theamericanbrahmaclub.org Secretary/Treasurer: Carina Moncrief 23754 Spenser Butte Dr. Gavilan Hills, CA 92570 951-240-2939 More information on the individual meets is available upon request. For information about having host your breed club s National Meet, contact club president Kim Aldrich. Serama Table-top Competition: Sponsored by the Great Lakes Serama Association (GLSA), and sanctioned by the American Serama Association (ASA). Serama Tabletop Competition Sat. Morning Enter the cage show and you will be entered in the Tabletop no additional fees. For further information, Contact Laureen at twooaksserama@hotmail.com Page 7
Cathryn Walden of rainbowsilkies donates the following Junior Awards: Bearded Silkie, Blue $5 each for BV and RV Bearded Silkie, Black $5 each for BV and RV Bearded Silkie, Splash $5 each for BV and RV Bearded Silkie, Partridge $5 each for BV and RV Bearded Silkie, Gray $5 each for BV and RV Bearded Silkie, Buff $5 each for BV and RV Non-Bearded Silkie, Blue $5 each for BV and RV Non-Bearded Silkie, Black $5 each for BV and RV Non-Bearded Silkie, Splash $5 each for BV and RV Non-Bearded Silkie, Partridge $5 each for BV and RV Non-Bearded Silkie, Gray $5 each for BV and RV Non-Bearded Silkie, Buff $5 each for BV and RV Frizzled Silkies ~ Each Variety shown $5 each for BV and RV In recognition of the efforts of Dave Schwartz: Naked Neck Silkies ~ Each Variety shown $5 each for BV and RV In memory of Bill Bowman: Large Fowl Light Brahma $5 each for BV and RV Bantam Light Brahma $5 each for BV and RV Bantam Buff Brahma $5 each for BV and RV In memory of Claude McAllister - Seven Oaks Game Farm: Call duck, White $5 each for BV and RV Call duck, Gray Pied $5 each for BV and RV Bantam Blue Cochin $5 each for BV and RV Bantam White Wyandotte $5 each for BV and RV Sizzle (hard feathered frizzled silkies) ~ Each Variety shown $5 each for BV and RV Page 8
Health Requirements Check the State of Michigan website for the most up-to-date and complete health requirements: http://www.michigan.gov/mda/0,1607,7-125 125-1571_7075 1571_7075--- ---,00.html POULTRY from Michigan (Chickens, guinea fowl, turkeys, waterfowl ) 1. All poultry except waterfowl shown at public exhibition in this state shall meet one or more of the following requirements: a. Originate directly from a U.S. pullorum-typhoid clean flock as defined in Title 9 of the Code of Federal Regulations, and all amendments to that publication thereafter adopted pursuant to rules that the director may promulgate, OR b. Have a negative official test for salmonella pullorum-typhoid within 90 days before the fair, exhibition, exposition, or show facility and remain segregated from all poultry of unknown or positive salmonella pullorum-typhoid test status. 2. Individual birds originating from non-national Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP) qualified flocks may be tested at the show or exhibition prior to being caged and housed with other poultry and if negative, be allowed to participate in the show or exhibition. 3. Documentation of birds originating from a certified NPIP flock must be presented at the show or exhibition (parent flock NPIP certification number, VS9-2, VS9-3, or Michigan Department of Agriculture state pullorum test certificate). POULTRY Imported (Chickens, guinea fowl, turkeys, waterfowl ) 1. All poultry and other birds for exhibition imported into this state require an official interstate health certificate or certificate of veterinary inspection issued by an accredited veterinarian from the state of origin. 2. Poultry vaccinated for Infectious Laryngotracheitis (ILT) shall not be imported into this state unless permission from the director is granted. All restrictions placed by the director on the import of the poultry shall be followed. 3. All poultry imported into this state for exhibition shall meet one or both of the following requirements: a. Originate directly from a U.S. pullorum-typhoid clean flock as defined in Title 9 of the Code of Federal Regulations, and all amendments to that publication thereafter adopted pursuant to rules that the director may promulgate. b. Have a negative official test for salmonella pullorum-typhoid within 90 days before importation and remain segregated from all poultry of unknown or positive salmonella pullorum-typhoid test state. 4. Documentation of birds originating from a certified NPIP flock must be presented at the show or exhibition (parent flock NPIP certification number, VS9-2, VS9-3, or Michigan Department of Agriculture state pullorum test certificate). Page 9
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