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Title: National Meet - Nov 7-8, 2015
Post by: Susan Mouw on July 21, 2015, 12:05:36 PM

National Meet at
Heart of the Ozarks Poultry Show, Fayetteville, AR
placed by District Director Paul Smith
http://www.hotopa.com/ (http://www.hotopa.com/)" 
Heart of the OzarksPoultry Club
Contact: mailto:jakeab42@hotmail.com (http://mailto:jakeab42@hotmail.com)"  Jacob Bates, 479.965.5222

Title: Re: National Meet - Nov 7-8, 2015
Post by: Jan on August 05, 2015, 07:54:42 AM

Jacob said get your entries in early. Since a lot of shows have canceled up North a lot of people are planning on showing there.

Title: Re: National Meet - Nov 7-8, 2015
Post by: Susan Mouw on August 06, 2015, 08:39:40 AM

Released two days ago from the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission:

"Due to the anticipated high risk period for the introduction of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza into domestic poultry this fall, the following requirements for poultry exhibitions/events/sales are effective September 1, 2015 and will remain in effect until further notice.

1.  The exhibition of waterfowl at poultry events (fairs, shows, exhibitions, swap meets, sales, etc...) is prohibited.

2.  All out of state poultry entering Arkansas for exhibition or public sale/auction must have a negative Avian Influenza Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test within 30 days of exhibition/sale.

3.  All out of state poultry entering Arkansas for exhibition or sale must be accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.

4.  All poultry must be Pullorum/Typhoid (PT) negative within 90 days of exhibition/public sale or originate from an NPIP PT Clean Flock with documenation (90 day certificate or NPIP Certificate)."

(http://Due to the anticipated high risk period for the introduction of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza into domestic poultry this fall, the following requirements for poultry exhibitions/events/sales are effective September 1, 2015 and will remain in effect until further notice.

The exhibition of waterfowl at poultry events (fairs, shows, exhibitions, swap meets, sales, etc...) is prohibited.

All out of state poultry entering Arkansas for exhibition or public sale/auction must have a negative Avian Influenza Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test within 30 days of exhibition/sale.

All out of state poultry entering Arkansas for exhibition or sale must be accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.

All poultry must be Pullorum/Typhoid (PT) negative within 90 days of exhibition/public sale or originate from an NPIP PT Clean Flock with documenation (90 day certificate or NPIP Certificate).)

Title: Re: National Meet - Nov 7-8, 2015
Post by: greeneggsandham on August 09, 2015, 10:19:31 AM

That should open extra room at this show.  It has always had a good number of waterfowl shown.

Title: Re: National Meet - Nov 7-8, 2015
Post by: Clif Redden on August 18, 2015, 10:35:37 PM

Sharon, did you hatch some nice birds again this year?

Title: Re: National Meet - Nov 7-8, 2015
Post by: greeneggsandham on August 20, 2015, 11:03:02 AM

Quote from: Clif Redden on August 18, 2015, 10:35:37 PM

Sharon, did you hatch some nice birds again this year?

Hard to say at this point.  I'm still letting some grow waiting to see the outcome.  That's why it's so hard to register early when you don't know for sure yet what you will show.
I was concentrating more on BW/W this year than BBS and I like the looks of a couple, but there is always some quirk you wish wasn't there.  I may not have anything in BBS(kept very few) unless I show an adult, if I don't sell it first.   Already sold a nice blue cockerel that I was going to show if he didn't sell, but he went quick.  Keeping a bunch of cockerels and growing them out is expensive, so I'm having to sell early.  I may keep a couple and see how they turn out to either show or sell at the show.  Anyway, it will likely be a small number that I show this year.

Title: Re: National Meet - Nov 7-8, 2015
Post by: Clif Redden on August 20, 2015, 02:17:24 PM

I would like to have a nice blue cock or cockrerel. I wouldn't mind to pay a good price for one with good color,comb and no leakage. If you have put my name on him, I'll pick him up at the show.

Title: Re: National Meet - Nov 7-8, 2015
Post by: greeneggsandham on August 20, 2015, 08:29:26 PM

Quote from: Clif Redden on August 20, 2015, 02:17:24 PM

I would like to have a nice blue cock or cockrerel. I wouldn't mind to pay a good price for one with good color,comb and no leakage. If you have put my name on him, I'll pick him up at the show.

Well, I have one blue cockerel left.  Was considering keeping him a bit longer since I still haven't decided if I should keep him or not.  Don't see any leaks as of yet and he does have a nice comb.  I'm trying to reduce the number of males I keep here and having a hard time deciding who to keep, etc.  So, if I don't keep him and nothing pops up, I will bring him to the show.

Title: Re: National Meet - Nov 7-8, 2015
Post by: Clif Redden on August 20, 2015, 08:33:41 PM

Thank you your such a good girl.
By the way I hope everything is good with you and yours.

Title: Re: National Meet - Nov 7-8, 2015
Post by: Jean on September 01, 2015, 11:13:38 AM

If anyone would like to donate "specials" for the National Meet, it is probably a good time to get in touch with Susan and get it done.  That way we can let others know it is available.

Title: Re: National Meet - Nov 7-8, 2015
Post by: greeneggsandham on September 04, 2015, 08:09:24 PM

What are "specials"?

Title: Re: National Meet - Nov 7-8, 2015
Post by: Jean on September 04, 2015, 09:59:37 PM

Generally they are a monetary award given by a member for a specific color variety or for youth made by our members.

Title: Re: National Meet - Nov 7-8, 2015
Post by: jwoodhaven on October 13, 2015, 04:41:27 AM

With all the health requirements who is coming to the show with birds? I am not sure if I am going to make it or not.

Title: Re: National Meet - Nov 7-8, 2015
Post by: jwoodhaven on October 15, 2015, 08:08:17 PM

I am going to make it to the nationals all the tests came back neg. now entries are going to be sent in in the morning.

I will have bantam in whites, wheatens, blue wheatens, and splash wheaten for sale along with large fowl blues and blacks

Title: Re: National Meet - Nov 7-8, 2015
Post by: greeneggsandham on October 17, 2015, 12:50:24 PM

Quote from: jwoodhaven on October 15, 2015, 08:08:17 PM

I am going to make it to the nationals all the tests came back neg. now entries are going to be sent in in the morning.

I will have bantam in whites, wheatens, blue wheatens, and splash wheaten for sale along with large fowl blues and blacks

That will be the first time I've seen bantam Ameraucana showing in Fayetteville or selling for that matter.  I've seen many bantam, but not this breed.  You may get some buyers at the show.  You could even consider listing locally for that weekend (I'm surprised at how many area folk are not even aware a show is held yearly) if you aren't averse to selling to non breeders/members.

Title: Re: National Meet - Nov 7-8, 2015
Post by: Jeffery and Cheryl Vance on October 20, 2015, 06:57:01 PM

Can't wait to see all my chicken buddy's at the Nationals . We are wanting to meet Sharon Caywood for sure and talk wheatens ?

Title: Re: National Meet - Nov 7-8, 2015
Post by: Paul on October 22, 2015, 10:19:48 PM

  Our ABC national meet at Fayetteville, Arkansas entry deadline is Friday Oct. 23 at midnight!  The PT papers must be sent in with entries, but the AI test results and official state vet inspection health papers may be brought to the show when you bring your birds.

  Help support the ABC by bringing some good Ameraucanas.  Remember we have an egg contest and a silent auction.

  Our entries are in the mail.  The 40 head of Ameraucanas were tested Tuesday Oct. 20.  The results are not here yet, but will be before we leave for the show.

  If you haven't found a vet that will do the required AI test, Jacob Bates 1-479-965-5222 says that if you have over 30 head in your flock-30 samples may be collected, if you have less than 30 head-every bird must be tested.  Individual swaps may be placed in a baggie.  Then bag ten of them in one bag.  They must be express sent over night and on ice to an Arkansas lab.  The test cost $1/head-$30.  Special swabs are required.  No wood sticks and they are not cotton.  This could cut the cost considerably over the birds being vet tested!

Title: Re: National Meet - Nov 7-8, 2015
Post by: Paul on October 28, 2015, 09:05:08 AM

  Important News Flash!

  Just talked with Jacob Bates 1-479-965-5222 he will still take entries without the extra service charge for the late fee!  If you tested at least 30 head for the AI you can enter/bring more without them being tested!  If you have already entered you can still enter more!  Presently there are about 100 Ameraucanas-half of what I had hoped for! 

  Presently we have entered 24 for Angela & I, plus Matthew is showing 11 for a total of 35.  I'll check to see if we have a few more to bring!

Title: Re: National Meet - Nov 7-8, 2015
Post by: Paul on October 29, 2015, 09:25:49 AM

      News Update!

  It has been decided that the cash awards for our ABC national will be:

      OPEN SHOW

  Champion Ameraucana  $50

  Reserve Ameraucana  $25

  High Point  $50

  8 recognized plus Best AOV BV in both bantam and large fowl  $10

  8 recognized plus reserve AOV RV in both bantam and large fowl  $5

  Traveled Farthest  $25

      JUNIOR SHOW

  High Point  $25

  There are 50 plaques for the above place winners-plus Arne Schmidtz traveling plaque to the BV buff large fowl and the Champion Bantam traveling plaque.  The board voted 100% in favor of a new traveling plaque-national high point.  This will go to the one scoring the most ABC points at the Fayetteville national show.  This will be the show that Dr. Bill Patterson judges, as the birds are judged twice.  The Arkansas state meet will be the other judging.  This plaque will continue for 15 ABC national meets.

  In addition to the 53 plaques are the egg show awards built by Jean Ribbeck.  They are very nice!  Don't forget to bring egg entries!  They consist of 6 eggs, either hen or pullet for both bantam and large fowl.

  The junior show also has special rosettes for BV and RV for the 8 recognized and AOV class.

  The awards are plentiful!  Hope everyone who enters birds win some!
Check with Jacob Bates 1-479-965-5222 to see about still getting entered!

   


   

Title: Re: National Meet - Nov 7-8, 2015
Post by: Paul on October 29, 2015, 09:13:52 PM

  The final cut off for the extended entry dead line is Friday morning.  Jacob Bates will be printing the coop cards Friday and the show will be set-up Sunday.  Don't miss out on this show as it is the show of shows for our great breed!  We have increased Angela & my entries by two and four more for Matthew.

Title: Re: National Meet - Nov 7-8, 2015
Post by: Susan Mouw on October 29, 2015, 09:31:39 PM

I wish I was going!!

Title: Re: National Meet - Nov 7-8, 2015
Post by: Paul on October 30, 2015, 07:13:07 AM

  Talked with Jacob Bates last night.  The Fayetteville show which usually has 1200 head is down to just over 500 head due to the AI situation.

  Presently there are 76 head large fowl and 22 bantam Ameraucanas in the open class and 15 large fowl in the junior show, with no bantams.  A total of 113 Ameraucanas-over 20% of the entire show!

  This still will be the show of shows for the ABC.  I can only imagine how difficult the black classes will be for the two judges to judge!  With breeders like Jerry DeSmidt, Max Strawn, Clif Redden, Sharon Caywood, Jan Geis, Angela Smith & I, plus hopefully some others the classes will be extremely interesting to analyze!  To late to enter after today, but try to come see the best that the US has to offer and bring some eggs for the egg show!

Title: Re: National Meet - Nov 7-8, 2015
Post by: Paul on October 31, 2015, 09:16:20 PM

  Jacob Bates called to let me know that due to the low number of entries that they are going to offer inside sale coops at $2 each to anyone that wants them.

Title: Re: National Meet - Nov 7-8, 2015
Post by: Jeffery and Cheryl Vance on November 02, 2015, 10:10:23 PM

Sharon please give us a weather update out your way?

Title: Re: National Meet - Nov 7-8, 2015
Post by: greeneggsandham on November 05, 2015, 10:05:15 AM

Quote from: Jeffery and Cheryl Vance on November 02, 2015, 10:10:23 PM

Sharon please give us a weather update out your way?

Weekend is supposed to be clear and cool.  It's rainy today, so won't be able to work on my birds.  Clearing tomorrow.  I guess I will be scrambling tomorrow with final details and bring them out tomorrow night.
Anyway, clear for the weekend with lows in the 30's and high's near 60.

Title: Re: National Meet - Nov 7-8, 2015
Post by: Jeffery and Cheryl Vance on November 05, 2015, 11:18:48 PM

We came across the Ozarks in a severe rain storm,  visibility was zero to none.  But we have made it here,   Will be at the fairgrounds tomorrow afternoon.  If you need anything just let us know.

Title: Re: National Meet - Nov 7-8, 2015
Post by: Susan Mouw on November 06, 2015, 06:22:30 PM

Good luck to everyone showing! Can't wait to see pictures of all the beautiful birds!

Title: Re: National Meet - Nov 7-8, 2015
Post by: Jean on November 07, 2015, 12:56:16 AM

Have a great show, wish I were there.

Title: Re: National Meet - Nov 7-8, 2015
Post by: Clif Redden on November 08, 2015, 11:48:27 PM

The National was great! I had a really good time visiting with everyone. Max  won BB, BV and AOSB with a great Black cockerel.  Max's cockerel went on to win Res in show. It was some of the best competition I've seen at any show, everybody had some nice birds. The egg competition was a  lot of fun, Jeff Vance and Sharon Caywood judged the bantam eggs. Max Strawn and I judged the  LF.  It took us a while , well Jeff and Sharon were pretty fast but Max and I weren't , but we did get done with Tonya Strawn ' s help. ( Thanks Tonya )  On the egg note Jean really  did a great job on the eggs that she made for awards. Thank you Jean!  This year's plaques are also very nice and I know Paul Smith spent a whole lot of time making them. Thank you Paul, Angela and Matthew. I know it was a family  effort.  You guys are great! I would also like to thank all the people that came to the show.  Because of your dedication the show was a huge success. I would also like to thank Jacob Bates and all the people that put the show together.  There was a lot of planning and labor. ( Thank you guys very much )

Title: Re: National Meet - Nov 7-8, 2015
Post by: Birdcrazy on November 09, 2015, 09:52:59 PM

Home from the National show and back doing chores at home. Thank you Paul, Angela and Matthew for all the hard work to host the Show. Your efforts months before and the day of the show made it great. Avian Flu and all couldn't stop you. Once again I had the opportunity to meet and talk chicken with some new and old friends. It was great to see Pres. Clif again and to see him doing well. Leadership was well represented with the attendance of directors Paul, Jerry and Don. Don Cash, Jeff and Cheryl Vance need applauded for the many miles that they drove to the nationals. Max and Tonya Strawn showed some really great birds as the judges will attest. Max , my advise, keep looking over your shoulder as there were a number of other exhibiters behind you with great birds. Yes the Ameraucanas really took over the show not only in numbers but overall quality. Thanks to all the Ameraucana exhibiters that brought great birds and were a credit to our breed and our club. The only negative note from the show was SUSAN WE MISSED YOU. I pray your surgery went well and start that rehab so we can meet at the next show down the road.

Title: Re: National Meet - Nov 7-8, 2015
Post by: greeneggsandham on November 10, 2015, 12:21:47 AM

I hope everyone made it home safe and sound.  Spent all of yesterday and today cleaning pens, moving birds and making some preparations for winter.  Finally get to sit down.

I had a great time at the show!  Met some new very nice people and had a nice time talking with them.

Thanks for a putting together a great show Paul!  Paul sure worked his tail off.  I never saw him take a break.  Sorry I ruined your dinner.   :-[  I will be more thorough in my directions in the future.

Can't wait to see all the results posted because I think someone forgot to mention something...my memory isn't what it used to be, so I'm not saying anything in case I imagined it.

Title: Re: National Meet - Nov 7-8, 2015
Post by: Susan Mouw on November 10, 2015, 09:43:43 AM

Quote from: Birdcrazy on November 09, 2015, 09:52:59 PM

The only negative note from the show was SUSAN WE MISSED YOU. I pray your surgery went well and start that rehab so we can meet at the next show down the road.

I missed you too!  I wanted to be there so bad, but it just wasn't going to happen this year. Knowing how hard Paul and Angela worked on everything - from the plaques to the table, from setting up to tearing down  -  I knew it was going to be a great show!

It is sad that AI had to rear its ugly head and impact the entries, but, from what I hear - the depth of quality across the board was amazing!  I don't know how the judges did it!

Now its time to start planning and saving for Nationals 2016! Here we come!

Title: Re: National Meet - Nov 7-8, 2015
Post by: Paul on November 10, 2015, 01:05:02 PM

                                    Ameraucana Breeders Club
                                                      by
                                                Paul Smith

  The Ameraucana Breeders Club held it’s annual national meet and Arkansas State meet at the HOTOPA poultry show in Fayetteville, Arkansas on November 7 & 8.  Six ABC members from five states showed 78 large fowl, 26 bantams and 15 Jr. large fowl for a total of 119 head.  Dr. Bill Patterson from Michigan judged the open show. The blue class had 15 competing with Max Strawn winning the BV and RV with two pullets.  Max also won the blue wheaten class with a pullet which was selected Reserve Breed and Reserve Ameraucana.  Paul & Angela Smith won the RV with a cockerel from the six head of blue wheatens.  Clif Redden showed the only brown red, a cock.  Hopefully brown reds, buffs and silvers will increase not only in the SC district but also in the whole U.S., as no buffs or silvers were entered.  Since no buffs were shown, the decision was made to pass the Arne Schmidt’s memorial plaque on to the whites for our 2016 national meet.  Angela and I plan to have some buffs for 2016 as we have some ordered from Will and Christina Kitsch.  There were four wheaten shown with Sharon Caywood winning the top two with a cockerel and pullet respectfully.  The white class had five shown with Jerry DeSmidt winning the top two with a cock and pullet respectfully.  There were four lavenders shown in the self blue class.  Paul & Angela Smith had the top two with a pullet and cockerel respectfully.  We need to get use to calling them self blue, as that is the only name that the APA is going to accept.  Self blue is the name used by all the other breeds that has them as a recognized variety.  There were also four splash shown.  Sharon Caywood had the BV on a pullet, and Jerry DeSmidt had RV on a cockerel.  The two splash were selected the best and reserve AOV winning over the self blue.  The black class had 30 head competing for the top spots.  Max Strawn’s cockerel not only topped the class, but went on to be selected best Ameraucana, best AOSB then announced on Sunday to be Res. Large Fowl of the show-another great win for Max and the Ameraucana Breed.  Clif Redden had RV on a black pullet.  The black class was the only large fowl that contained trios. Two trios were shown in the young class with Jerry DeSmidt winning first and Paul & Angela Smith second.  Paul & Angela showed the only old trio which was selected best of the three trios. Blacks also contained the only displays.  Figured by the abandoned  APA guidelines Paul & Angela scored 60 and Jerry DeSmidt scored 48.  Figured by ABA guidelines Jerry DeSmidt scored 61 and Paul & Angela scored 52, so Jerry was proclaimed to have the best display.

  Jerry DeSmidt showed 26 head of bantams.  Unfortunately, seldom are any bantams shown in the SC district by any local Ameraucana breeders, as very few are raised in the area.  Our ABC national meet wasn’t any different with only Jerry’s shown.  Dr. Bill Patterson placed Jerry’s birds as follows:  Black hen BV and pullet RV; Blue hen BV and pullet RV; Blue wheaten pullet BV and hen RV; Wheaten cockerel BV and pullet RV; white hen BV and pullet RV; splash wheaten pullet BAOV and cockerel RAOV.  Jerry’s white pullet was selected reserve breed and his white hen won best of breed, and reserve AOCCL.  Jerry received the champion, reserve champion, the best bantam trio, bantam display and bantam high point awards.  Congratulations and thanks Jerry for showing an outstanding set of bantams at our ABC national and Arkansas state meet!  Jerry sold several bantams during the show-so hopefully starts are here in the
SC district.

  The junior show also had one exhibitor, Matthew Smith.  Matthew exhibited 15 head of large fowl which were placed by  Zach Rose from California.  As follows:  black cockerel BV and pullet RV; blue pullet BV and cockerel RV; blue wheaten pullet BV and cockerel RV; wheaten cockerel BV; white cockerel BV and pullet RV; self blue pullet BV and cockerel RV.  Matthew’s white cockerel was selected reserve breed and his blue pullet won best breed, best AOSB and proclaimed to be Jr. show Res. large fowl on Sunday.  Matthew received the champion, reserve champion, high point for both national and SC district Jr. awards.  Thanks Matthew for choosing to show at our ABC national and helping with the table and egg entries,
instead of staying home and showing your pigs.
 
  The ABC meets earn points for it’s BV and RV winning bird’s owners.  2015 begins a new award for each district to award it’s high point winner.  Congratulations to Max Strawn on his accomplishments and winning the SC district high point.  We have started a high point traveling plaque for points won at the national show which also was won by Max with a score of 184 points.

  Jeff Vance and Sharon Caywood judged the four bantam egg entries.  Jerry DeSmidt black hen’s eggs won best bantam hen and his white pullet’s eggs won best bantam pullet.  Max Strawn and Clif Redden judged the ten (5 each hen and pullet) large fowl egg entries.  Jeff and Cheryl Vance won the hen’s eggs from their black hens.  Sharon Caywood won the pullets eggs with her wheaten pullet’s eggs.  Congratulations to the four winners.  Special thanks to all who brought eggs, the four judges, Angela for receiving entries and Jean Ribbeck for the egg trophies!  It was a success, and drew much attention to our Ameraucana Breed!

  We held an annual meeting.  Several issues were discussed.  Among them continued effort in getting new varieties recognized-self blue/lavender, splash, and splash wheaten; a member of both Ameraucana Clubs contacting the major hatcheries about the incorrect use of the name Ameraucana; the possibility of changing the names State meet and Special meet to an ABC meet.  The Lifetime Achievement Award was proclaimed to go to Larry Clionsky who was unable to attend.  A special award was presented to Jerry DeSmidt in recognition of his achievement of reaching the grand master exhibitor by accumulating over 1,000 points with the ABC.  A drawing from the 82 names of new ABC members was held and Kathy Holly from Marana, AZ. won the new incubator. Meeting adjourn.

  The silent auction was run by Sharon Caywood.  It netted about $200 for our 2016 national awards.  Several ABC members also contributed to the fund as they were unable to bring birds to donate due to the AI situation.  Several ABC members came to see the national that weren’t able to bring birds, among them Don Cash, who did an excellent job of helping with the meet-especially manning the ABC table, Gordon Gilliam, Erne Haire, Dorothy Haire, Mary Laska, Spencer Crouse, Brant Barnes, Kelly Stockman, Brad Stoneberger, Jan & Mike Geis, Jan Wells, Donna Dunn and Jeff & Cheryl Vance who were awarded the farthest traveled plaque.  Thanks to all who came to show your support of our great breed!  The AI situation caused our ABC national meet to be down in number exhibited.  The HOTOPA had less than half their normal entries, with about 20% of their show being Ameraucanas!  An evening meal and awards presentation was held at the local Golden Corral.  Thanks Sharon Caywood for getting this set up for the ABC!


  Steve Beaty from New Mexico judged the Arkansas State meet.  The results proves my statement “It’s one’s opinion,” as many changes in the top were made.  Personally I feel both judges did a very good job!

  Clif Redden’s black cockerel won the black class, best of breed, champion Ameraucana, best AOSB, Champion large fowl, and Res.  Show Champion-another great win for Clif and the Ameraucana Breed!  Bent Spur Bantams had RV on a black pullet.  The blue class was won by Max Strawn on a pullet, and Paul & Angela Smith had RV also on a pullet.  The blue wheaten class was won by Sharon Caywood on a pullet with Max Strawn’s pullet being RV.  Clif Redden had BV on his brown red cock.  Clif also had BV on his self blue hen and Paul & Angela had RV on their pullet.  The splash class was won by Sharon Caywood’s pullet and Paul &  Angela had RV on a cockerel.  Sharon also had top two spots in the wheaten class with her hen and cockerel respectfully.  The white class was won by Jerry DeSmidt’s cock which won res. Breed and res. AOSB.  Jerry’s pullet won RV.

  In the bantam classes there were some differences of opinion also.  The following is how Steve Beaty placed Jerry’s bantams: black pullet BV and hen RV; blue hen BV and pullet RV; blue wheaten pullet BV and cockerel RV; wheaten cockerel BV and pullet RV; white pullet BV and hen RV; splash wheaten pullet BAOV and cockerel RAOV.  Jerry’s wheaten cockerel was selected reserve breed and his blue wheaten pullet won best of breed and reserve AOCCL.

  The Jr. birds are only judged one time.  They have a showmanship during the second judging.  Another great event for the Ameraucana Breed was completed!

Title: Re: National Meet - Nov 7-8, 2015
Post by: Mindy and Tom Best on November 10, 2015, 02:15:14 PM

Congratulations to all that made it to the show and thanks for the report. We really missed joining in the fun! :)

Title: Re: National Meet - Nov 7-8, 2015
Post by: Max on November 10, 2015, 03:47:32 PM

Congrats to all the winners! I had a great time visiting with everyone. Looking forward to next year.

An extra special thanks to Paul, Angela, and Matthew for their hard work making this a great show. They went above and beyond with all those beautiful hand made plaques!

Title: Re: National Meet - Nov 7-8, 2015
Post by: Birdcrazy on November 10, 2015, 04:31:43 PM

Thanks Paul for the detailed report from the National Show. Your reporting is just a small sample of the effort you put forth to make this another outstanding National Show.

Title: Re: National Meet - Nov 7-8, 2015
Post by: Spencer Crouse on November 10, 2015, 08:57:17 PM

I've raised ameraucanas since 2012, but I've hidden myself at several past shows:

*Lucasville, OH 2012
*Lucasville, OH 2014 National Meet

Only to purchase birds and try to understand how the poultry show world works.
I spoke with various members in the past but never committed to spending the $12 for membership.
This year I decided if I was going to nationals I might as well be apart of the team.
Everyone was far more down-to-earth than I expected.
My girlfriend came with me this year as well as last year and she, too, had a great time.

The ABC family is a great family to be apart of, I hope to have the time availability to go to a major show next year and I have hopes of showing several birds in the near future.

If anyone is reading this who is not a member because they don't understand how a poultry club works, take the plunge and join. You won't know what you were missing until you are apart of it.

Everyone involved did a splendid job representing the ABC and making the meet, in my opinion, a success.

I'm glad to be apart of the team.

-Spencer

Title: Re: National Meet - Nov 7-8, 2015
Post by: jwoodhaven on November 10, 2015, 09:08:19 PM

I would have to agree with spencer.

I would also like to thank Paul, Angelia and Mathew Smith for putting together a great National ABC show.

Thanks again for all the hard work you do

Jerry

Title: Re: National Meet - Nov 7-8, 2015
Post by: Paul on November 11, 2015, 10:17:27 PM

2015 ABC National Bantam winning birds

Jerry DeSmidt's white hen, BV, BB, Res. AOCCL
Jerry DeSmidt's white pullet RV, RB
Jerry DeSmidt's black hen BV
Jerry DeSmidt's black pullet RV
Jerry DeSmidt's wheaten cockerel BV
Jerry DeSmidt's wheaten pullet RV
Jerry DeSmidt' AOV splash wheaten pullet BV
Jerry DeSmidt's AOV splash wheaten cockerel RV

Title: Re: National Meet - Nov 7-8, 2015
Post by: Susan Mouw on November 11, 2015, 10:20:25 PM

What a pretty white hen!

Title: Re: National Meet - Nov 7-8, 2015
Post by: Paul on November 11, 2015, 11:45:21 PM

2015 ABC National Large Fowl winning birds

Max Strawn BV black cockerel, BB, Res. Champion Large fowl of show
Clif Redden RV black pullet
Max Strawn BV blue pullet
Max Strawn RV blue pullet
Max Strawn BV blue wheaten pullet RB
Sharon Caywood's BV wheaten cockerel
Shaorn Caywood's RV wheaten pullet
Sharon Caywood BV splash pullet
Jerry DeSmidt RV splash cockerel
Jerry DeSmidt BV white cock
Jerry DeSmidt RV white pullet

Title: Re: National Meet - Nov 7-8, 2015
Post by: Paul on November 11, 2015, 11:57:09 PM

2015 ABC large fowl winning birds


Clif Redden's Brown Red Cock BV

Title: Re: National Meet - Nov 7-8, 2015
Post by: Paul on November 12, 2015, 09:01:27 AM

Junior ABC National Meet winning birds

Matthew Smith BV black cockerel
Matthew Smith RV black pullet
Matthew Smith BV blue pullet BB, Best AOSB, Res. LF
Matthew Smith RV blue cockerel
Matthew Smith BV blue wheaten pullet
Matthew Smith RV blue wheaten cockerel
Matthew Smith BV self blue pullet
Matthew Smith RV self blue cockerel
Matthew Smith BV wheaten cockerel
Matthew Smith BV white cockerel
Matthew Smith RV white pullet

Title: Re: National Meet - Nov 7-8, 2015
Post by: Paul on November 12, 2015, 09:10:15 AM

Junior ABC national meet winning birds

Title: Re: National Meet - Nov 7-8, 2015
Post by: Paul on November 12, 2015, 09:51:20 AM

2015 ABC Egg Contest
Judges were Jeff Vance and Sharon Caywood for bantams and large fowl were Clif Redden and Max Strawn
last picture viewing egg awards made by Jean Ribbeck

Title: Re: National Meet - Nov 7-8, 2015
Post by: Paul on November 12, 2015, 09:56:28 AM

2015 ABC National

Don Cash and Angela Smith working table
Paul Smith & Jerry DeSmidt
Angela Smith, Don Cash and Jeff & Cheryl Vance
Judge Dr. Bill Patterson

Title: Re: National Meet - Nov 7-8, 2015
Post by: Paul on November 12, 2015, 10:09:20 AM

2015 ABC Annual Meeting
Jerry DeSmidt receiving Grandmaster ABC award for over 1,000 points
Drawing for incubator
Group photo
Meal and awards

Title: Re: National Meet - Nov 7-8, 2015
Post by: Paul on November 12, 2015, 10:17:42 AM

Arkansas state meet will be coming soon!

Title: Re: National Meet - Nov 7-8, 2015
Post by: Ernie Haire on November 12, 2015, 10:19:49 AM

Congratulations to everyone who exhibited at the National Meet. I feel that the breed was well represented at the show. It was great to get to make new friends and it is always great to get to visit with our friends that we only get to see at the shows. Alrhough we did not get to show, we had a great time.

Title: Re: National Meet - Nov 7-8, 2015
Post by: Susan Mouw on November 12, 2015, 04:12:44 PM

As usual, Paul & Angela, the two of you have done a remarkable job of preserving the images, as well as the camaraderie, of our National Meet!  What great pics you take! 

I'd really like to know how (and when) you train all those birds to pose so beautifully for you.  I think there must be a secret "hen network" that says "Look, it's Paul & Angela, stand up straight - don't slouch...look bright-eyed".

Thank you for all the work you do, and have done!

Title: Re: National Meet - Nov 7-8, 2015
Post by: Paul on November 12, 2015, 09:38:22 PM

Jerry DeSmidt's BV blue bantam hen
Jerry DeSmidt's RV blue bantam pullet

Title: Re: National Meet - Nov 7-8, 2015
Post by: Paul on November 12, 2015, 09:43:41 PM

  Thanks for all the nice comments, but it was not only us.  It was all pulling together as a club to make it a successful national meet.

Title: Re: National Meet - Nov 7-8, 2015
Post by: Jeffery and Cheryl Vance on November 15, 2015, 07:24:24 PM

We would like to thank Paul and Angela Smith for all their hard work at the Nationals!    And also want to thank Sharon Caywood for all her help with the silent auction, judging the eggs with Jeff, and reserving a nice place for our meeting after a long day at the show and   Also being a tour guide for many of us that came from so far away.   
     Thank you Jerry Desmith and Clif Redden for being so helpful to all of us.   
       And a big shout out for our south eastern director Don Cash for helping out as well.  And even though  our secretary was not present, due to a sudden surgery and was unable to attend, we still felt like she was there.
  And also wish to thank Jan Burke Geis for helping us out as well.   
  And as far as the egg contest!  A great big shout out to Jean Ribbeck for the wonderful awards that she had made for the contest.  They were beautiful.    Not just because we brought one home either.  Lol.   And also for our two teams that judged the eggs, which is Jeff Vance and Sharon Caywood---- Max Strawn and Clif Redden.     
     We had a good meeting, with a few new members present as well.  It seems that everyone tries to be so helpful and discuss issues with the breed, without arguing about unnecessary things.  It's all about the club, and the breed. Which is the way it should be.    This is an awesome club and we enjoy being members.
      The plaques that Paul Smith had made were beautiful as well.   Great Job PAUL
And for Master Matthew Smith, congratulations on your junior wins and all your hard work too.  You are a fine young man.   

Title: Re: National Meet - Nov 7-8, 2015
Post by: Don on November 15, 2015, 07:51:50 PM

A good summary for the show, I agree with Jeff and Cheryl.
Paul and Angela did a great job.  And it was great how everyone worked together. 
And I am really glad that Matthew was there to help Jerry carry out all those awards.  Not sure he could have done it by himself.  Lol