Update 6-6-09
The 2009 Ameraucana Breeders Club National Meet in Columbus, OH will be upon us in just a matter of months. Harold Knapp, the Northeast Director, has been working with several members in the Ohio area and is well on his way to planning a great national for all of us to attend.
After consulting with several members in his region, Harold has decided to try a silent auction of Ameraucana to raise money for the 2010 awards. Harold is soliciting donations of quality pairs or trios of both large fowl and bantam Ameraucana for a silent auction on Saturday morning and afternoon. The results of the auction will be announced before the club meeting so that all members may attend the meeting. Hopefully the silent auction will go well and will start a tradition. If you are willing to take a turn at staffing the club table, please contact Harold.
The Ohio National has a good website where one can find information about restaurants, lodging, the show rules, and directions to the show location. Several club members have made reservations at Country Inn and Suites Columbus North. It is not too early to begin making lodging arrangements.
For awards, the club has $100 from the Ohio National, along with a donation from Harold Knapp and Michael Muenks to start with for the Open Show. Jeff and Patty Pickard have donated money for Junior Show awards. We will be sending bids out to a couple of people who make painted plates and mugs in hope of getting the very best price possible. If you would like to donate money or items as awards, please contact Michael Muenks. If you would like to donate toward a special variety please let Michael know. Checks may be made to the Ameraucana Breeders Club or may be sent to the PayPal address.
The following awards will be given at the 2009 National Meet Open Show:
Champion Ameraucana ABC Rosette
Reserve Champion Ameraucana ABC Rosette
Best Display, LF or Bantam Certificate and $5.00
Best Trio, LF or Bantam Certificate and $5.00
Best of Breed Bantam ABC Rosette and $5.00
Reserve of Breed Bantam ABC Rosette and $5.00
Best of Breed Large Fowl ABC Rosette and $5.00
Reserve of Breed Large Fowl ABC Rosette and $5.00
Best of Variety Bantam Hand Painted Plate
Black, Blue, Blue Wheaten, Brown Red, Buff, Silver, Wheaten, White
Reserve of Variety Bantam Hand Painted Mug or Small Hand Painted Plate
Black, Blue, Blue Wheaten, Brown Red, Buff, Silver, Wheaten, White
Best of Variety Large Fowl Hand Painted Plate
Black, Blue, Blue Wheaten, Brown Red, Buff, Silver, Wheaten, White
Reserve of Variety Large Fowl Hand Painted Mug or Small Hand Painted Plate
Black, Blue, Blue Wheaten, Brown Red, Buff, Silver, Wheaten, White
BV AOV bantam - ABC t-shirt
RV AOV bantam - ABC t-shirt
BV AOV large fowl - ABC t-shirt
RV AOV large fowl - ABC t-shirt
Best LF Black The Arne Schmidt Memorial Traveling Plaque
Best Bantam Hen Eggs Certificate, ABC t-shirt and $5.00
Best Bantam Pullet Eggs Certificate, ABC t-shirt and $5.00
Best Large Fowl Hen Eggs Certificate, ABC t-shirt and $5.00
Best Large Fowl Pullet Eggs Certificate,ABC t-shirt and $5.00
Other awards pending
Only Ameraucana Breeders Club Members are eligible for awards from the ABC & its members.
The following awards will be given at the 2009 National Meet Junior Show:
Best of Breed Bantam Medallion
Reserve of Breed Bantam Medallion
Best of Breed Large Fowl Medallion
Reserve of Breed Large Fowl Medallion
Best of Variety Bantam $7.00
Black, Blue, Blue Wheaten, Brown Red, Buff, Silver, Wheaten, White, AOV
Best of Variety Large Fowl $7.00
Black, Blue, Blue Wheaten, Brown Red, Buff, Silver, Wheaten, White, AOV