WASHINGTON FEATHER FANCIERS WINTER BRISK POULTRY SHOW!

WASHINGTON FEATHER FANCIERS WINTER BRISK POULTRY SHOW! Washington Feather Fanciers Visit us on the web! www.washingtonfeatherfanciers.webs.com The Washington Feather Fanciers Show Committee invites you to join us in the Blue Pavilion at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds on December 4 th & 5 th, 2010 for a fun-filled weekend. We will have an APA/ABA sanctioned show, Youth Showmanship, along with a raffle, bird auctions, for-sale cages, and a yummy catered banquet on the fairgrounds! We look forward to having you at our show. Show Committee Show Superintendent: Mike Dooms Show Set Up: Mike Dooms Show Secretaries: Pam & Steve Lyng Youth Activities: Cynthia Smith, Christina Korfus, Terra Pfingston Showmanship: TBA Awards: Christina Korfus & Mike Dooms Sale Area & Cages: Jim Volk Silent Auction: Dan Jerome Raffle: Kristen Ramsdell Photographer: Donna Street Poultry Press: Don Montgomery Show Judges Jamie Matts from New York Ken Cooke from Oregon December 4 th & 5 th 2 010 Show Cat alog November 24 th December 3 rd December 3 rd December 4 th December 5 th Schedule of Events Entries Postmarked absolutely no late entries please 2:00 PM - Show setup/work party 6:00-8:00 PM - Coop In 7:00-9:00 AM - Coop In 9:00 AM - Judging begins 9:30 AM - Raffle Items Due 10:00 AM - Getting Started in Poultry Showmanship 11:00 AM - Youth Showmanship 12:00 PM - Judges lunch break 12:00 PM - Coloring Contest 2:00 PM - Posters Due 3:30 PM - Raffle 6:00 PM Banquet on the fairgrounds 4H building 8:00 AM - Barn Opens 9:00 AM - People Choice Award 10/11:00AM - Awards *(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. Started/Adult Bird Auction! Trio Light Brahma s LF by John Tenneson Trio Black Minorca s LF by John Tenneson

Page 2 Winter Brisk 2010 Driving Directions to the Southwest Washington Fair Grounds 2555 North National Avenue, Chehalis, WA 98532 Phone: 360-740-1495 or 360-736-6072 From the North Take second Centralia Exit #81, Mellen Street. Turn Left under the overpass and drive approximately six blocks to the second stop light. Turn right on Pearl Street (one-way street going south). Cross over the viaduct and Pearl Street turns into Gold Street. Proceed south on Gold Street, and it turns into National Avenue. You will see the fairgrounds on the right side. Enter on the South Gate Entrance. Chehalis Inn 122 Interstate Avenue Chehalis WA 98532 360-740-5339 Parkplace Best Western 201 SW Interstate Avenue Chehalis WA 98532 360-748-4040 Holiday Inn Express & Suites 730 NW Liberty Place Chehalis WA 98532 360-740-1800 Travelodge 1325 Lakeshore Drive 360-736-9344 Motel Information: King Oscar Motel 1049 Eckerson Road 360-736-1661 Peppermill Empress Inn 1233 Alder Street 360-330-9441 Motel 6 1310 Belmont Avenue 360-330-2057 Ferryman s Inn 1103 Eckerson Road 360-330-2094 From the South Take the third Chehalis Exit #79, Chamber Way. Turn right off the exit onto Chamber Way. Go to the second stop light and turn left onto National Avenue, which is a one-way street going north. National Avenue turns into Kresky Avenue. For the South Entrance and South Parking Lot, turn left on Exhibitor Road. Turn left at the next stop sign onto National Avenue. You will want to get into the right lane immediately for the fair office or the South Parking Lot. For the North Parking Lot, continue north on Kresky Avenue and turn left on Fair Street, then left on Gold Street. The North Parking Lot will be on the right side. Catered Banquet We will be having a catered banquet in the 4H building on the fairgrounds at 6:00pm Saturday December 4 th. Menu: Pork Loin, Pasta/Potato, Dessert, Punch/Coffee. $10.00 a person Sign up to attend the banquet so we can get an idea of how many people will be joining us, Thank you!! You may pay with entry or at banquet. Club Wine Raffle Please donate a bottle of your favorite wine! + Raffle Tickets $1.00ea or 6. For $5.00! At the banquet we will draw for wine winners! Have a great time! American Bantam Association Meet District 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 http://bantamclub.com/site/

Winter Brisk 2010 Page 3 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 15021 724-729-3459. secretaryapa@yahoo.com International Waterfowl Breeders Association Special Meet http://www.crohio.com/iwba/index.html 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: Donna Street PO Box 216 Rockford, WA 99030 Old English Bantam Club of America To join the Old English Bantam Club of America, send dues to: Jennifer Wulff - Frank PO Box 542 Connersville, Indiana 47331 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.

Page 4 Winter Brisk 2010 Special Meet For a show to qualify for points there must be a minimum number of 25 birds shown by at least 3 exhibitors. United Orpington Club Special Meet 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. 98922 509-607-0405 Belgian Bearded d Anver Washington State Meet Possible Young/Started Specials Sponsored by District 14 Director: pair of d Anvers donated $25.00 Champion d Anver* by Kristen Ramsdell to $10.00 Reserve Champion d Anver* WFF Auction! $10.00 Best d Anver by Junior* $5.00 for BV in the following varieties:* Black, Blue, Splash, Quail, Blue Quail and White To Join send dues to: Art Cosner Name: 11709 Cedar Ridge Road Address: Williamsport, MD 21795-3026 City: State: Zip: cosnerarthur@gmail.com E-mail (opt): Dues: $10/year $18/2 years US Phone # (opt): Youth $8/year or $15/2 years Varieties Raised: Check here if you want to receive newsletters via e-mail: Visit us and register online at: http://danverclub.webs.com/ (dues increase by $1.00 online for use of Paypal) District 14 Director: Kristen Ramsdell Belgian_danver@yahoo.com 360-388-5664 Champion Ameraucana Over-All in the JR Show.Rosette With 3 or 4 Exhibitors in the Open Show we offer Champion & Reserve Ameraucana Over-All.....Rosettes Or with 5 or more Exhibitors in the Open Show we offer BB & RB Bantam and BB & RB Large Fowl..Rosettes Check out our website and ABC Forum: ameraucana.org AMERAUCANA BREEDERS CLUB Special Meet Members receive quarterly Bulletins & are eligible for awards offered by the club. New Members also receive an ABC Handbook. Yearly Membership Dues are $10.00/Junior, $12.00/Individual and $18.00/Family. Due to postage costs only Family memberships are available to anyone without a US Zip code. Send dues to: Ameraucana Breeders Club, Michael Muenks, Secretary/Treasurer, 33878 Hwy 87, California, MO 65018-3911

Winter Brisk 2010 Page 5 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) http://cochinsinternational.cochinsrule.com/app01.html 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. NOTE: Ducks, Turkeys, and Pigeons are not yet required to be tested. Rules and Regulations 1. Absolutely No Late Entries!!!! Entries must be postmarked no later than November 24th, 2010. 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 Winter Brisk Show must be paid before judging. No phone or email entries accepted. 2. The showroom will be open to receive birds Friday, December 3 rd from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and again on Saturday morning, December 4 th at 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM. 3. All birds must be in place by 9:00 AM on Saturday, December 4 th. 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 exhibitors 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. Mail entries to: Pam Lyng PO Box 1044 Lynden, WA 98264-1261 Questions, contact Mike Dooms (360)-736-2751 Terra Pfingston (206)-304-3042 Washington Feather Fanciers Website: http://washingtonfeatherfanciers.webs.com/

Page 6 Winter Brisk 2010 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. - Getting Started in Poultry Showmanship 10:00AM - Washington Feather Fanciers is offering a free short-course seminar, "Getting Started in Poultry Showmanship." This simple hands-on class is intended to help young poultry fanciers who are interested in exhibiting a bird in Fitting and Showing or Showmanship classes at their local fairs or poultry shows, but who do not have the opportunity to belong to a poultry 4H club where they would receive some basic instruction. Children age 6 and up are invited to bring their chicken (in a box or carrier please) to the seminar, where they will learn how to hold the bird and basic handling techniques expected in showmanship classes. The seminar will be approximately 1/2 hour long. Following the seminar, showmanship classes will be held, beginning with a novice class in which participants are invited to try out their newly acquired skills in competition. This event is free and we hope the whole family will be on hand to enjoy the show. - Showmanship 11:00AM - It will be broken into Chickens/Waterfowl and Pigeons. The show table will consist of 4 groups: Novice, Junior, Intermediate, & Senior. - The Coloring Contest 12:00PM - is open to children ages 8 and under. Participation prizes will be given to all who enter. - Poster Contest Due 2:00PM 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! 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 will have a concession stand 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. - 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 a donated bag of feed! - 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. - Banquet- We will be having a catered banquet in the 4H building on the fairgrounds at 6:00pm Saturday December 4 th. Menu: Pork Loin, Pasta/Potato, Dessert, Punch/Coffee. $10.00 a person. Sign up to attend the banquet so we can get an idea of how many people will be joining us, Thank you!! You may pay with entry or at banquet. - Wine Raffle- Please donate a bottle of your favorite wine! + Raffle Tickets $1.00ea or 6. For $5.00! At the banquet we will draw for wine winners! Have a great time! - 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!

Winter Brisk 2010 Page 7 Awards Some flat ribbons will be available for 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd place and Best of Breed. Plaques 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. there are 5 birds from 2 different exhibitors entered, unless otherwise listed. 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 Reserve of Show - Plaque Plaques for Best of Class Showmanship Awards Novice, Junior, Intermediate, and Senior Champions Rosette s & $5.00 each by Al Watts Novice, Junior, Intermediate, and Senior Reserves Rosette s & $5.00 each by Steve Waters Reserve SCCL by youth - $10.00 Donated by Tom Durgin Best RCCL by youth - $10.00 Donated by Dan Jerome Reserve RCCL by youth - $10.00 Donated by Tom Durgin Best Cornish Bantam by youth - $10.00 Donated by Wyatt Stiles Best Old English Bantam - $10.00 Donated by Wyatt Stiles Donated Youth Awards Best L.F. by youth 1 Year Membership to WFF by Jim & Pat Volk Best Bantam by youth - $15.00 Donated by Carol Endicott* Best Bantam Duck by youth - $10.00 Donated by Dan Jerome Best d Anver by youth - $10.00 Donated by Kristen Ramsdell* Best Orpington Bantam - $5.00 Donated by Terra Pfingtson Best Frizzle in show - $15.00 Donated by Cynthia Smith Best AOV in show - $20.00 Donated by Elizabeth Kowalski (unrecognized in an established breed) Best AOCCL - $15.00 Donated by Cynthia Smith Champion Feather Legged - $25.00 Donated by Joe Mazur* Reserve Champion Feather Legged - $10.00 Doddie Truedson Best Mediterranean - $10.00 Donated by Don Montgomery Reserve Mediterranean - $5.00 Donated by Don Montgomery Donated Open Class Awards Best Colored Call Duck (not gray or white) - $15.00 Donated by Jen Hoveland Best Old English Bantam - $15.00 Donated by Dudley DeLeenher Champion Modern Game Bantam - $15.00 Donated by Heather Hayes d Anver Specials See Club Meet Info Donated by Kristen Ramsdell* Best Cochin - $10.00 Donated by Sheryl Butler Best Silkie - $10.00 Donated by Sheryl Butler Best Goose - $10.00 Donated by Sheryl Butler Best S.C. R.I. Red - $20.00 Donated by Ken Duvall Reserve S.C. R.I. Red - $10.00 Donated by Ken Duvall Best Salmon Faverolle L.F. - $10.00 Donated by Ken Duvall Best RCCL $10.00 by Dan Jerome Best Wyandotte LF - $5.00 by Mike Dooms Best Wyandotte Bantam - $5.00 by Mike Dooms Best Bantam Duck - $5.00 by Mike Dooms Best Light Duck - $5.00 by Mike Dooms

Washington Feather Fanciers C/O Terra Pfingston 30035 188 th Ave SE Kent, WA. 98042 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: www.washingtonfeatherfanciers.webs.com Washington Feather Fanciers Image copyright by Lisa Rasmussen, cannot be reproduced in any form. Washington Feather Fanciers has permission to print this image in our show catalog December 2010 only. Please see Lisa Rasmussen s beautiful art at www.designsbylisa.com Winter Brisk December 4-5 th 2010