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Last Name First Name City State Phone Affleck Don Amherstburg Ontario 519-736-6071 Angle Kevin Spring Grove PA 717-487-3446 Arizona Modena Club Prescott Valley AZ Arnold Duane Mason City IA 641-420-0434 Arnold Rex Checotah OK 918-463-2660 Axsom Ron & Susan Lakeside AZ 928-242-4717 Axsom Ronnie Lakeside AZ 928-367-1994 Bailey Reina Highland CA 909-864-4029 Bakx Andre L'orignal Ontario 613-632-5731 Bakx Patrick Grenville Quebec 819-242-6531 Barker Richard Temecula CA 909-699-8377 Beaver Dave Charles City IA 641-228-1442 Beier Steve Kuna ID 208-922-1851 Bergeron Shannon Harahan LA 504-432-5554 Biehl Richard Middletown IN 765-354-2943 Birdsell David Hudson FL 727-359-1687 Birdsell Kimberly Hudson FL 727-359-1687 Bolton Len Perth Ontario 613-267-1791 Botelho Carlos Longueil Quebec 450-448-5362 Bowles Larry Tipton MI Brock Russ Corunna Ontario 519-862-3421 Brown Scott Stokesdale NC 336-644-0545 Brown Larry Cleona PA 717-272-8833 Bryan Don High Rolls NM 575-682-2210 Bryant Ellis East Wenatchee WA Burgr Lorry & Chris Vero Beach FL 772-770-2039 Burgr Jerry & Carol Stewartville MN 507-533-8151 Burns Robert Evansville IN 812-476-8218 Burpee Chris Bristol VT 802-453-4377 Buquet Eric Iowa LA Cardillo Victor Pedricktown NJ 856-299-4432 Castillo Dean Meadow Vista CA 530-878-6310 Clausen Delmar Saint Ansgar IA 641-326-4719 Clayton Russell Creston IA 641-782-5268 Conger Wendell Pittsfield IL 217-285-2454 Cooke Dave Spencer IA 712-262-7783 Cosby Elmer Lakeside MS 601-775-3703 Coursey Ray Salem OR 503-364-3811 Crabtree Eldon Emmett ID 208-365-2766 Creech Chip Sumter SC 803-481-3492 Creech Patty Sumter SC 803-481-3492 Curl Roger San Martin CA 408-779-2643 Dandar Troy Spartansburg PA 814-663-8041 Danis Jean-Marc Thurso P.Q. 819-985-2788 Delaney Don Des Moines IA 515-266-4858 Demuth Ken Green Bay WI 920-405-9150

Domenico Robert & Sandra Hedgesville WV 304-754-8987

Dunn Bill Independence IA 319-334-4440 Eby Rob Ayr Ontario 519-632-1106 Ellender Van Houma LA 985-876-5707 Elmore R. Carroll Sumter SC 803-773-8181 Estabrook Frank Wilmington MA 978-988-0651 Fanucchi Richard Bakersfield CA 661-679-4673

Last Name First Name City State Phone Finn Richard Bunker Hill IL 618-278-4226 Follwell Ossie Poca Hontas IL 618-675-3050 Frazad John Brampton Ontario 905-459-5322 Gagne Bobbie-Jo Springvale ME 207-324-2427 Gallegos Adrian Santa Fe NM 505-983-8353 Gallegos Vincent Santa Fe NM 505-231-6342 Gartner Michael Hector MN 320-848-6675 Gathright Bob Azle TX 817-237-9569 Georgeoff George Troy IL 618-667-4165 Geteianc Adam Harrison TWP MI 586-322-4688 Glessner Brad Berlin PA Gloria Jesse Newcastle OK 405-392-4327 Griggs Homer Dublin TX 254-445-3965 Haas Richard Lebanon PA 717-270-1967 Haas Robert Lebanon PA 717-273-5116 Hampton Jim Lewiston ID 425-220-7403 Haro David Peoria AZ Haugen Scott Crestline CA Heath Gloria Merimack NH 603-883-8034 Hermann George Macomb IL 309-837-1023 Homewood Dick Cedar Falls IA 319-266-3951 Hughes Eddie Hulbert OK 580-812-1031 Hughes Alex Gray Court SC 803-876-2215 Hughes James Gray Court SC 864-876-1681 Jackson David Keyser WV 304-788-4781 Johnson Jim Camp Verde AZ 928-554-0294 Johnson Reese Sellersville PA 215-257-7182 Johnson Sharon Rescue CA 530-677-1491 Josey Max Argyle TX 940-464-3201 Julien Raymond Quebec Quebec 418-626-5561 Kaiser Jerry Taylorsville KY 502-262-7234 Kasselman Ed Pratt KS 620-770-0728 Keith Gene Lawrenceburg KY 502-859-1223 Kern Jerry Des Moines IA 515-265-6591 Kerns Don Cameron Park CA 530-320-6379 Kisamore Mark Riverton WV 304-567-2911 Koehn Jay Canton KS 620-628-4580 Koenig Chuck & Trina Onondaga MI 517-569-3059 Kornacki Gene Alden NY 716-937-6159 Langevin Jean 450-349-0111

LaPointe Jaynin Compton QC Canada 819-837-0112

Leegstra Robert Brantfort Ontario

Leveille Dominic St.-Redempteus QC Canada 418-531-1634

Lloreda Stephen New Orleans LA 504-858-2126 Loeckle Wes Mason City IA 641-424-5494 Lofing Norm Sacramento CA 916-446-3906 Loomis Ed Lincoln NE 402-423-5355 Loomis Jacki Lincoln NE 402-423-5355 Lorton Aaron Williamsville IL 217-416-6808 Lousianna Mod. Club

Lowen Albert St. Andrews MB Canada 204-785-1258

Macler Norm Santa Rosa CA 707-539-2734 Manning Michael The Dalles OR 541-296-5195

Last Name First Name City State Phone McCoy Monty & Jed Climbing Hill IA 712-876-2891 McMillan Scott Wasco CA 661-758-9400 Metz James Lillian AL 251-962-4541 Meyer Dennis Thorp WI 715-669-5877 Michie Roy Pefferlaw Ontario Milbrodt William Porterville CA 559-359-5043 Miller Dalton Lancaster SC 803-287-4140 Mitosinka Jerry Lafayette CA 925-283-7282 Miyashiro Brian Kapolei HI 808-674-0606 Momaney Brian Brattleboro VT 802-257-1854 Omaney Jacob Brattleboro VT 802-257-1854 Momaney Walter Guilford VT 802-254-5728 Moore Henry Metter GA 912-685-5853 Moreno Jim Tucson AZ 520-331-8558 Muller Ron Deltona FL 407-341-2069 Muller Larry Northwood IA 641-324-1206 Murphy Art Tulsa OK 918-749-7645 Newport, Jr. Gerry Springvale ME 207-324-2427 Oklahoma Mod.Club Hulbert OK 580-812-1031 Ouellette Roland Hawkins TX 903-769-3467 Pacific Modena Club Pine Grove CA Perry Carlyle & Mary Winnebago MN 507-893-3302 Peterson Rick Maplewood MN 651-488-0415 Picard Real Danville Quebec 819-839-2417

Pilon Pierre St. Valerien QC Canada 450-793-2329

Plummer Davis Fort Worth TX 817-807-8802 Plummer Shane Fort Worth TX

Poulin Samuel Compton QC Canada 819-849-9814

Prowell Charles Mt. Wolf PA 717-266-3502

Quebec Modena Club Ripon QC Canada 819-428-1579

Raborn Paul Robinson TX 254-662-6775

Raby Bernard Val-des-Monts QC Canada 819-643-1624

Raby Xavier Thurso QC Canada 819-985-0579

Reams Bekka Osage IA 641-732-1308 Reams Jason Osage IA 641-732-1308 Redeker Randy Mason City IA 641-512-1080 Richert Willi Valley Center KS 316-744-3848

Roy M. Gerard Ripon QC Canada 819-428-1579

Sallee Jim Pine Grove CA 209-296-8084 Sayles Jeff Paris Ontario 519-632-1285 Schubert Jim Manson IA 712-469-2192 Severe Gary Rogers AR 479-631-0170 Shott Steve & Linda Womelsdorf PA 610-589-2273 Smith Raymond Burlington IA 319-752-6889 Southern Modena Club Spreitzer Chris Cuyahoga Falls OH 330-928-7349 Stachowiak Rich Reno NV 775-972-4883 Stepleton Tim Mason City IA 641-424-1102 Stepleton Sabrina Mason City IA 641-424-1102 Steuer Lee Inman SC 864-804-8860 Stice Steven Ft. Worth TX 682-224-2031

Last Name First Name City State Phone Stidfole Francis Pemberton NJ 609-894-4445 Sturm Mary Upperco MD 410-374-9332

Taylor Roland & JoAnn Terrell TX 972-524-8702

Texas Modena Club Denison TX 903-271-4257 Thompson Cletus Denison TX 903-271-4257 Tipich Violet San Pedro CA 310-832-4417 Tipich Lily San Pedro CA 310-832-4417 Tiseo John Livonia MI 734-591-2220 Touchette Jim Oxnard CA 805-985-0194 VanCampen Don New Windsor MD 410-775-2527 Walter Mike Westland MI 734-728-0549 Webb Lannie Lafayette LA Welch Todd Clear Spring MD 301-842-2622 Werner Ed Nazareth PA 610-759-6425 Werner Richard Kutztown PA 610-285-6840 Weyrauch Dennis San Pedro CA 310-832-2570 Whitley Lester Waco TX 254-644-6151 Wilcox Brad Princeton IL 815-875-1469 Williams Dean Roseburg OR 541-672-7048 Williams Grover Palacios TX Yeske Roger K. Onalaska WI 608-783-4830 Yount Gary Covington OH 937-526-5673 Zittritsch Ron & Bonnie Morton IL 309-266-9450

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Last Name First Name Address City State Zip Phone E-mail Alabama Metz James P.O. Box 473 Lillian AL 36549 251-962-4541 Arizona Arizona Modena Club 10170 N. Toquito Valley Rd. Prescott AZ 86315 Axsom Ron & Susan PO Box 553 Lakeside AZ 85929 928-242-4717 [email protected]

Axsom Ronnie PO Box 553 Lakeside AZ 85929 928-367-1994 [email protected]

Haro David 7103 W. Mescal St. Peoria AZ 85345 Johnson Jim 1455 S. Old Church Rd. Camp Verde AZ 86322 928-554-0294 [email protected]

Moreno Jim 4575 S. Aldon Rd. Tucson AZ 85735 520-331-8558 [email protected]

Arkansas Severe Gary 4418 Hilltop Dr. Rogers AR 72756 479-631-0170 California Bailey Reina 26854 Mansfield St. Highland CA 92346 909-864-4029 Barker Richard 27187 Sycamore Mesa Rd. Temecula CA 92590 909-699-8377 [email protected]

Castillo Dean 18660 Turtle Lane Meadow Vista CA 95722 530-878-6310 tr:[email protected] Curl Roger 1430 Dios Dr. San Martin CA 95046 408-779-2643 [email protected] Fanucchi Richard 5605 Ruby Lane Bakersfield CA 93308 661-679-4673 [email protected]

Haugen Scott P.O. Box 1389 Crestline CA 92325 Johnson Sharon 2703 Melodye Lane Rescue CA 95672 530-677-1491 Kerns Don 2968 Green Glen Rd. Cameron Park CA 95682 530-320-6379 [email protected]

Lofing Norm 843 Bell Air Dr. Sacramento CA 95822 916-446-3906 [email protected]

Macler Norm 4837 Marshall Dr. Santa Rosa CA 95409 707-539-2734 McMillan Scott 28596 Prospect Ave. Wasco CA 93280 661-758-9400 [email protected]

Milbrodt William 1015 Ellis Place Porterville CA 93257 559-359-5043 Mitosinka Jerry 1124 Hidalgo Court Lafayette CA 94549 925-283-7282 [email protected]

Pacific Modena Club PO Box 697 Pine Grove CA 95665 [email protected]

Sallee Jim PO Box 697 Pine Grove CA 95665 209-296-8084 [email protected]

Tipich Violet 1315 22nd St. San Pedro CA 90732 310-832-4417 Tipich Lily 1315 22nd St. San Pedro CA 90732 310-832-4417 Touchette Jim 1731 Saratoga St. Oxnard CA 93035 805-985-0194 Weyrauch Dennis 811 W. 30th St. San Pedro CA 90731 310-832-2570 [email protected]

Connecticut Florida Birdsell David 14235 Pine St. Hudson FL 34667 727-359-1687 [email protected]

Birdsell Kimberly 14235 Pine St. Hudson FL 34667 727-359-1687 Burgr Lorry & Chris 165 8th Ct. Vero Beach FL 32962 772-770-2039 [email protected]

Last Name First Name Address City State Zip Phone E-mail Muller Ron 1909 Elkcam Blvd. Deltona FL 32725 407-341-2069 [email protected] Georgia Moore Henry 4684 Griffin Ferry Rd. Metter GA 30439 912-685-5853 Hawaii Miyashiro Brian 91-1034 Paaoloulu Way Kapolei HI 96707 808-674-0606 [email protected]

Idaho Beier Steve 3010 W. Kuna Mora Rd. Kuna ID 83634 208-922-1851 Crabtree Eldon 3113 Lower Bluff Rd. Emmett ID 83617 208-365-2766 Hampton Jim 3411 8th St. Lewiston ID 83501 425-220-7403 [email protected]

Illinois Conger Wendell 923 North Dutton Pittsfield IL 62363 217-285-2454 [email protected]

Finn Richard 8084 Brighton Bunker Hill Rd. Bunker Hill IL 62014 618-278-4226 [email protected]

Follwell Ossie 17913 Charrette Creek Rd Poca Hontas IL 62275 618-675-3050 [email protected]

Georgeoff George 100 Parkview Court Troy IL 62294 618-667-4165 Hermann George 12685 E. 900 St. Macomb IL 61455 309-837-1023 Lorton Aaron 413 West Harpole St. Williamsville IL 62693 217-416-6808 Wilcox Brad PO Box 101 Princeton IL 61356 815-875-1469 [email protected]

Zittritsch Ron & Bonnie 384 N. Oregon Morton IL 61550 309-266-9450 [email protected]

Indiana Biehl Richard 7001 W. 675N Middletown IN 47356 765-354-2943 Burns Robert 4100 Oak Hill Rd. Evansville IN 47711 812-476-8218 Iowa

Arnold Duane 331 S. Carolina Mason City IA 50401 641-420-0434 Beaver Dave 1404 F St. Charles City IA 50616 641-228-1442 Clausen Delmar 1194 490th St. Saint Ansgar IA 50472 641-326-4719 Clayton Russell 222 Myrtle St. Creston IA 50801 641-782-5268 [email protected]

Cooke Dave 220 4th. St. SE Spencer IA 51301 712-262-7783 [email protected]

Delaney Don 4789 NE 33rd St. Ct. Des Moines IA 50317 515-266-4858

Dunn Bill 1220 6th Ave. NE Independence IA 50644 319-334-4440 billdunn1945@mchsi

Homewood Dick 5895 Timberidge Rd. Cedar Falls IA 50613 319-266-3951 Kern Jerry 4010 E. University Ave. Des Moines IA 50317 515-265-6591 [email protected]

Loeckle Wes 1444 E. State St. Mason City IA 50401 641-424-5494 0

McCoy Monty & Jed P.O. Box 64 Climbing Hill IA 51015 712-876-2891 [email protected]

Muller Larry 707 10th St. So. Northwood IA 50459 641-324-1206 [email protected]

Reams Bekka 909 Mechanic St. Osage IA 50461 641-732-1308 [email protected]

Reams Jason 909 Mechanic St. Osage IA 50461 641-732-1308 [email protected]

Last Name First Name Address City State Zip Phone E-mail Redeker Randy 902 N. Fillmore Mason City IA 50401 641-512-1080 [email protected]

Schubert Jim 3135 195th St. Manson IA 50563 712-469-2192 Smith Raymond 5175 West Ave., Apt. 214 Burlington IA 52601 319-752-6889 Stepleton Tim 337 22nd St., S.W. Mason City IA 50401 641-424-1102 [email protected]

Stepleton Sabrina 337 22nd St., S.W. Mason City IA 50401 641-424-1102 Kansas Kasselman Ed 402 W. 6th Pratt KS 67124 620-770-0728 [email protected]

Koehn Jay 2767 Overland Rd. Canton KS 67428 620-628-4580 [email protected]

Richert Willi 6122 E. 85th Str. N Valley Center KS 67147 316-744-3848 [email protected]

Kentucky Kaiser Jerry 110 Lincoln Drive Taylorsville KY 40071 502-262-7234 Keith Gene 1314 Alton Station Road Lawrenceburg KY 40342 502-859-1223 Louisiana Bergeron Shannon 8384 Jefferson Hwy Ste 4 Harahan LA 70123 504-432-5554 [email protected]

Buquet Eric 2864 Manchester Rd. Iowa LA 70647 Ellender Van 704 Winfield Blvd. Houma LA 70360 985-876-5707 Lloreda Stephen General Haig St. New Orleans LA 70124 504-858-2126 [email protected] Lousianna Mod. Club Webb Lannie 3322 E. Simcoe Lafayette LA 70501 Maine Gagne Bobbie-Jo 16 Webster St. Springvale ME 04083 207-324-2427 [email protected]

Newport, Jr. Gerry 16 Webster St. Springvale ME 04083 207-324-2427 [email protected]

Maryland Sturm Mary 3417 Mt. Zion Rd. Upperco MD 21155 410-374-9332 VanCampen Don PO Box 597 New Windsor MD 21776 410-775-2527 [email protected]

Welch Todd P.O. Box 256 Clear Spring MD 21722 301-842-2622 Massachusetts Estabrook Frank 14 Roosevelt Rd. Wilmington MA O1887 978-988-0651 [email protected] Michigan Bowles Larry 11969 Coller Hwy. Tipton MI 49287 Geteianc Adam 37855 Pineridge Harrison TWP MI 48045 586-322-4688 [email protected]

Koenig Chuck & Trina 10483 Wilcox Rd. Onondaga MI 49264 517-569-3059 Tiseo John 14495 Park Livonia MI 48154 734-591-2220 [email protected]

Walter Mike 2009 Freeman Westland MI 48186 734-728-0549 [email protected]

Minnesota

Burgr Jerry & Carol 403 1st St. E. Stewartville MN 55976-1554 507-533-8151 [email protected]

Last Name First Name Address City State Zip Phone E-mail Gartner Michael 76110 465th St. Hector MN 55342 320-848-6675 [email protected]

Perry Carlyle & Mary 34410 180th St. Winnebago MN 56098-4590 507-893-3302

Peterson Rick 119 Larpenteur Ave. E Maplewood MN 55117 651-488-0415 [email protected]

Mississippi Cosby Elmer 931 Old Sawmill Rd. Lakeside MS 39092 601-775-3703 Missouri Nebraska Loomis Ed 1501 W. Burnham St. Lincoln NE 68522 402-423-5355 [email protected]

Loomis Jacki 1501 W. Burnham St. Lincoln NE 68522 402-423-5355 [email protected]

New Hampshire

Heath Gloria 21 Craftsman Lane Merimack NH 30354 603-883-8034 [email protected]

Nevada Stachowiak Rich 10550 Chesapeake Reno NV 89506 775-972-4883 New Jersey Cardillo Victor 22 Pedricktown Woodstown Rd. Pedricktown NJ 08067 856-299-4432 [email protected]

Stidfole Francis 12 Shady Lane #3 Pemberton NJ 08068 609-894-4445 [email protected]

New Mexico Gallegos Adrian 1608 cde Baca Lane Santa Fe NM 87505 505-983-8353 Gallegos Vincent 1010 San Lorenzo Dr. Santa Fe NM 87505 505-231-6342 [email protected]

Bryan Don P.O. Box 303 High Rolls NM 88325 575-682-2210 New York Kornacki Gene 12140 Genesee St. Alden NY 14004 716-937-6159 North Carolina

Brown Scott 8598 S. Point Dr. Stokesdale NC 27357 336-644-0545 [email protected]

Ohio Spreitzer Chris 1214 Munroe Falls Ave. Cuyahoga Falls OH 44221 330-928-7349 [email protected]

Yount Gary 10625 West Versailles Road Covington OH 45318 937-526-5673 [email protected]

Oklahoma Arnold Rex Rt. 1, Box 1741 Checotah OK 74426 918-463-2660 Gloria Jesse 613 S Hwy 76 Newcastle OK 73065 405-392-4327 Hughes Eddie P.O. Box 437 Hulbert OK 74441 580-812-1031 Murphy Art 2424 E. 29th St. Tulsa OK 74114 918-749-7645 [email protected]

Oklahoma Mod.Club P.O. Box 437 Hulbert OK 74441 580-812-1031 Oregon Coursey Ray 5980 Macleay Rd SE Salem OR 97317 503-364-3811 [email protected]

Last Name First Name Address City State Zip Phone E-mail Manning Michael 2463 3-Mile Rd. The Dalles OR 97058 541-296-5195 [email protected]

Williams Dean 311 Apple Blossom Ln. Roseburg OR 97471 541-672-7048 Pennsylvania Angle Kevin 1996 Locust Road Spring Grove PA 17362 717-487-3446 [email protected]

Brown Larry 420 W. Locust St. Cleona PA 17042 717-272-8833 [email protected]

Dandar Troy 1541 Cobb Rd. Spartansburg PA 16434 814-663-8041 [email protected]

Glessner Brad 7565 Glades Pike Berlin PA 15530 Haas Richard 1119 Hunters Chase Lane Lebanon PA 17046 717-270-1967 [email protected]

Haas Robert 1009 Jay St. Lebanon PA 17046 717-273-5116 Johnson Reese 1627 Diamond St. Sellersville PA 18960 215-257-7182 [email protected]

Prowell Charles 198 South Fourth St. Box 63 Mt. Wolf PA 17347-0063 717-266-3502

Shott Steve & Linda 170 Deck Rd. Womelsdorf PA 19567 610-589-2273 [email protected]

Werner Ed 5943 Sullivan Trail Nazareth PA 18064 610-759-6425 Werner Richard 65 Lutz Rd. Kutztown PA 19530 610-285-6840 [email protected]

South Carolina Creech Chip PO Box 2126 Sumter SC 29151 803-481-3492 [email protected]

Creech Patty 3150 McCray's Mill Rd. Sumter SC 29154 803-481-3492 [email protected]

Elmore R. Carroll 129 Laverne St. Sumter SC 29153 803-773-8181 Hughes Alex P.O. Box 37 Gray Court SC 29645 803-876-2215 [email protected]

Hughes James PO Box 37 Gray Court SC 29645 864-876-1681 [email protected]

Miller Dalton 1631 Hollydale Dr. Lancaster SC 29720 803-287-4140 [email protected]

Southern Modena Club Steuer Lee 106 Glassy Dr. Inman SC 29349 864-804-8860 South Dakota Tennessee Texas

Gathright Bob 125 Glenhaven Dr. Azle TX 76020 817-237-9569 [email protected]

Griggs Homer 3480 FM 1496 Dublin TX 76446 254-445-3965 [email protected]

Josey Max 739 E. Frenchtown Rd. Argyle TX 76226 940-464-3201 [email protected]

Ouellette Roland 183 C.R. 3802 Hawkins TX 75765 903-769-3467

Plummer Davis 1790 FM Road 2871 Fort Worth TX 76126 817-807-8802 [email protected]

Plummer Shane 1790 FM Road 2871 Fort Worth TX 76126

Last Name First Name Address City State Zip Phone E-mail

Raborn Paul 1000 Donlo Dr. Robinson TX 76706 254-662-6775

Stice Steven 6417 Peggy Dr. Ft. Worth TX 76133 682-224-2031 [email protected]

Taylor Roland & JoAnn 17175 County Road 246 Terrell TX 75160

972-524-8702 [email protected]

Texas Modena Club 3621 Pottsboro Rd. # 154 Denison TX 75020 903-271-4257 [email protected]

Thompson Cletus 3621 Pottsboro Rd. # 154 Denison TX 75020 903-271-4257 [email protected]

Whitley Lester 1305 So. Robinson Dr. Waco TX 76706 254-644-6151 [email protected]

Williams Grover P.O. Box 108 Palacios TX [email protected]

Utah Vermont

Burpee Chris 1246 Burpee Rd. Bristol VT O5443 802-453-4377 [email protected]

Momaney Brian 1099 Western Ave. Brattleboro VT 05301 802-257-1854

Momaney Jacob 1099 Western Ave. Brattleboro VT 05301 802-257-1854

Momaney Walter 48 Butternut Hill Rd. Guilford VT O5301 802-254-5728 [email protected]

Virginia Washington Bryant Ellis 204 Karry Ln., S.E. East Wenatchee WA 98802 West Virginia

Domenico Robert & Sandra 6423 Dry Run Rd. Hedgesville WV 25427


Jackson David RR6 Box 6658 Keyser WV 26726 304-788-4781 [email protected]

Kisamore Mark HC 78 Box 26 Riverton WV 26814 304-567-2911 [email protected]

Wisconsin

Demuth Ken 1600 S Locust St. Green Bay WI 54304 920-405-9150

Meyer Dennis W 8940 County Road X Thorp WI 54771 715-669-5877 [email protected]

Yeske Roger K. N5685 Hauser Rd. Onalaska WI 54650 608-783-4830 [email protected]

Foreign

Last Name First Name Address City State Zip Phone E-mail

Affleck Don 118 Hunter St. Amherstburg Ontario N9V 1W2 519-736-6071 [email protected]

Bakx Andre 1995 County Road # 4 L'orignal Ontario K0B1K0 613-632-5731 [email protected]

Bakx Patrick 12 Rue Tri-Jean Grenville Quebec J0V1J0 819-242-6531 [email protected]

Bolton Len 238 Port Elmsley Rd. Apt. # 5 Perth Ontario K7H 3C7 613-267-1791

Botelho Carlos 3274 Rue DeBergearac Longueil Quebec J4M 2X9 450-448-5362

Brock Russ P.O. Box 543 Corunna Ontario N0N1G0 519-862-3421 [email protected]

Danis Jean-Marc 333 Dufferin Thurso P.Q. J0X 3B0 819-985-2788 [email protected]

Eby Rob 1259 Northumberland St. Ayr Ontario N0B1E0 519-632-1106 [email protected]

Frazad John 32 Marsden Cast Brampton Ontario L6W2X1 905-459-5322

Julien Raymond 1225 Cote des Erables OC Quebec Quebec G2K 1T9 418-626-5561 [email protected]

Langevin Jean 145 St. Joseph Local 96 J2W 2B4 450-349-0111 [email protected]

LaPointe Jaynin 415 Chemin Des Trembles Compton QC Canada J0B 1G0

819-837-0112

Leegstra Robert 974 Colbourne St. East # 603 Brantfort Ontario N3S 3T4

Lowen Albert 16 Craig Ave. St. Andrews MB Canada R1A4A5


Michie Roy 136 Woodfield Dr. Pefferlaw Ontario L0E1N0

Leveille Dominic 1033 Rue Plante St.-Redempteus QC Canada G6K 1K4


Picard Real 209 Chemin Du Lac Danville Quebec J0A 1A0 819-839-2417

Pilon Pierre 1073 Rg. L'Egypte St. Valerien QC Canada J0H 2B0


Poulin Samuel 427 Chemin Hyatt's Mills Compton QC Canada J0B 1L0


Quebec Modena Club 58 Chemin Periard Ripon QC Canada J0V 1A0

819-428-1579

Raby Bernard 43. Rue Mercier Val-des-Monts QC Canada J8N 7V1


Raby Xavier 333 Dufferin St. Thurso QC Canada J0X 3B0


Roy M. Gerard 90 Chemin Periard Ripon QC J0V 1A0 819-428- [email protected]

Last Name First Name Address City State Zip Phone E-mail Canada 1579

Sayles Jeff 392 Brant-Oxford Rd. RR #2 Paris Ontario N3L3E2 519-632-1285

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Table of Contents

Officers, Directors, Committees 2

Advertisers and Affiliated Clubs 3

Messages from Officers, Directors, Committees 4

Presidents and Secretaries Through the Years 22

Hall of Fame Recipients 23

President’s Award Recipients 24

Master Breeder Award Recipients 25

Annual Meeting Minutes ‐ Salt Lake City, UT 26

Financial Report 28

Constitution and Bylaws, Policies 29

Standard of Perfection 48

National Judges Reports 60

Show Reports 62

Band Order Form 129

Membership Application 130

Articles, News, Notes 131

Loft Management Articles 150

Master Breeder Application & Show Record Form 175

National Best Modenas 177

Award Recipients 184

Archive Project 187

Advertisements 190

Juniors Program 213

Modenas from our members lofts 218

About our Master Breeders 224

Directory 231

Show Photos 244

NATIONAL MODENA CLUB

2009 YEARBOOK

On the cover: Rex Arnold’s National Best Modena.

Cover design compliments of Karl Rau.

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President: Jerry Mitosinka 1124 Hidalgo Court Lafayette, CA 94549 925‐283‐7282 [email protected] Eastern V.P.: Richard Haas 1119 Hunters Chase Lane Lebanon, PA 17046 717‐270‐1967 Western V.P.: Jerry Burgr 403 E 1

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Stewartville, MN 55976 507‐533‐8151 [email protected] Secretary/Treasurer: Chip Creech PO Box 2126, Sumter, SC 29151 803‐481‐3492 creechcp@ftc‐i.net 1st District: Richie Werner RR 3, Box 568 Kunkletown, PA 18058 610‐895‐4092 [email protected] 2nd District: Dalton Miller 1631 Hollydale Drive, Lancaster, SC 29720 803‐2874140 [email protected] 3rd District: Wendell Conger

923 North Dutton Pittsfield, IL 62363 217‐285‐2454 [email protected] 4th District: Carlyle Perry 34410 180th St. Winnebago, MN 56098‐4590 507‐893‐3302 5th District: Cletus Thompson 3621 Pottsboro Rd. Denison, TX 75020 903‐271‐4257 [email protected] 6th District: Jim Sallee P.O.Box 697, Pine Grove, CA 95665 209‐296‐8084 [email protected]

7th District: Jim Collins 7901 West Clearwater Ave. #131 Kennewick, WA 99336 509‐734‐3494 [email protected] 8th District: Don Affleck 118 Hunter St., Amherstburg Ontario N9V1W2 519‐736‐607 [email protected] Publicity Director: Don Kerns 2648 Green Glen Rd Cameron Park, CA 95682 530‐320‐6379 [email protected] Standard Revision Chair: Rick Barker 27187 Sycamore Mesa Road Temecula, CA 92590 909‐699‐8377 [email protected] Ray Coursey, Bob Gathright Scott Brown, Brad Wilcox Certificate Chair: Denny Meyer W 8940 County Road X Thorp, WI 54771 715‐669‐5877 [email protected] Hall of Fame Chair: Wendell Conger 923 North Dutton Pittsfield, IL 62363 217‐285‐2454 [email protected] Master Breeder Chair: Ed Loomis 1501 Burnham St. Lincoln, NE 68522 402‐423‐5355 [email protected] Futurity Chair: Willi Richert 1900 Amidon Suite216 Wichita, KS 67203 316‐755‐2487 [email protected]

Constitution & By‐Laws Chair: Reese Johnson 1627 Diamond St. Sellersville, PA 18960 215‐257‐7182 [email protected] Kevin Angle, Ed Kasserman Jim Johnson, Jim Moreno Band Distributor: Chip Creech PO Box 2126 Sumter, SC 29151 803‐481‐3492creechcp@ftc‐i.net Web Site Administrator: Lorry Burgr 1658th Court Vero Beach, FL 32962 772‐770‐2039 [email protected] Juniors Coordinator: Lee Steuer 106 Glassy Drive Inman, SC 29349‐9179 Iamnot51now.com 864‐804‐8860 Election Commissioner: Vic Cardillo 22 Pedricktown Woodstown Rd. Pedricktown, NJ 08067 856‐299‐4432 [email protected] Bulletin Editor: Wendy Morin On temporary leave Jacki Loomis – Guest Editor 1501 West Burnham Street Lincoln, NE 68522 402‐610‐6228, [email protected] Translation Services: Raymond Julien 1225 Cotedes Erables OC Quebec, Quebec, CAN G2K1T9 418‐626‐5561 [email protected] NMC Historian: Ron Hawley (past president)

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Messages from Officers, Directors, Committees The Salt Lake City National attracted a very strong Modena entry with the quality being exceptionally deep in every class. Rex Arnold had Best Schietti and Best Modena with a Bronze Schietti Old Hen and Max Josey’s Red Check Gazzi Old Hen was

Best Gazzi. Other great entries included Jerry Burgr’s Reserve Gazzi that was a Red Check Gazzi Young Cock and the White Old Cock from Ed Loomis which was Reserve Schietti. As impressive as the quality of the Modenas was the generosity of the attendees. A number of excellent birds were donated for the silent auction. The ability to participate in this auction was enough to encourage anyone to attend the show. The auction generated $1,500 for the NMC. Don Kerns arranged for the auction and Tani McMillan managed it. Those who contributed birds included a bird from Max Josey, Homer Griggs, Jay Koehn, Jerry Burgr, Bob Gathright, Rick Peterson and 2 birds from Dennis Weyrauch. Thank you very much for your donations. A large metal NMC plaque constructed by Cletus Thompson realized $525 at a live auction with Scott McMillan, the high bidder. It was truly a piece of art and I am indebted to Cletus for constructing and donating it. Rex Arnold contributed $100 as a gift in honor of the plaque. Several Members donated cash. Willi Richert donated $100 to the NMC. Rex donated his $200 award back to the PMC and also an additional $50. The money Rex donated and the proceeds from the auction of the plaque donated by Cletus will be used to defray the costs of the Salt Lake City National and to provide specials and awards for the San Diego National. I know Scott McMillan, the President of the Pacific Modena Club and Don Kerns the

NMC Publicity Director are anxious to begin planning for the San Diego National. I hope I didn’t overlook anyone’s contribution. Mike Spenser and the Utah Pigeon Club did an excellent job hosting the National and Mike assisted in setting up the Modena section. On Thursday evening we had dinner at a local steak house in a private room. The list of attendees reads like a who’s who in the Modena Hobby. Rex Arnold and guest Suzie, Max Josey, Ed Loomis, Bob Gathright, Don VanCampen, Homer Griggs, Willi Richert, Rick Barker, Dennis Weyrauch Rich Fanucchi, Scott Brown, Scott and Tani McMillan, Jay Koehn, Ed and Lyda Kasselman , Jerry Burgr, Rick Peterson, Bubba and Ron Axsom and Dave Jackson. A lot of stories were swapped and a little BS. I believe it was enjoyed by all. Now I would like to focus on what made this show happen. David Jackson and Scott Brown did a masterful job judging the birds. Ed and Lyda Kasselman and Tani McMillan kept the show records. Scott McMillan and Ron Axsom were the show stewards. Thank you so much for contributing your time to ensure the success of this event. A number of awards were distributed at the Annual Business Meeting. The Master Breeder Committee selected Scott Brown to become its newest member. Scott is very deserving of the recognition having bred a number of excellent Modenas in a variety of colors. The award was presented by Ed Loomis the Chair of the Committee. Ronnie “Bubba” Axsom was given the Junior Achievement Award for his dedication to and participation in the hobby. For a number of years Bubba has participated in virtually every show in the Sixth District and has an excellent show record. The recipient of this award was recommended to me by Lee Steuer, our Juniors Program Coordinator. The NMC President’s Award was given to Wendy Morin for her service to our Club as Bulletin Editor. Thank you for your hard word and get well soon Wendy.

National Modena Club

Jerry Mitosinka

President

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A point of discussion at the Annual Meeting was the Board’s decision to allow several proposed Constitutional Amendments on the ballot that did not comply with the

requirement that they be published 90 days prior to the Annual Meeting. The Members had complied with the requirement that their proposals be submitted in a timely manner however due to Bulletin publishing delays the 90 day publication requirement was not met. Once I assured those attending the meeting that this will not happen in the future the objection was dropped. I made a personal commitment that future submissions will have to comply with the Constitutional publication requirements or they will not appear on the ballot. I will work with any member to help them comply with these requirements. Willi Richert, Chair of the Futurity Committee presented his proposal for our futurity. A motion was passed to adopt the Futurity Proposal as a policy rather than as an Amendment to our Constitution and Bylaws. The reason for this is to allow for modifications to be made to the Futurity Program as needed. This will allow for adjustments to be made in a timely manner to ensure the success of the Futurity. This program will be implemented with the 2011 show season. I want to take a moment and comment on Club fellowship. It was extraordinary at this National. I began to reflect on this based on comments made by new members who joined at this National. The reasons for joining varied from “I had Modenas when I was a kid” to “I wanted to belong to a club where the level of competition is high and no single individual dominates the winners circle”. But all of these new members commented on how they were warmly welcomed and our Members went out of their way to assist them. Our Club has a bright future with a membership of approximately 260 and

growing. The future of our Club is tied to the internet. I receive contacts from around the country and the world expressing interest in Modenas. Our web site is a window onto the world and is managed by Lori Burgr who is eager to expand its presence. It is my intent to post our Bulletins and Yearbooks on the site. The main principles in this project are Jacki Loomis our Guest Bulletin Editor and Lorry Burgr. Other contributors are also critical to the success of this project. Ron Hawley has agreed to be our Club Historian, a position to be passed from Past President to Past President. Ultimately I would like to arrange for our collection to be scanned and displayed on our web site. This is a very ambitious project and will only be successful thru the volunteer efforts of our Members. Please come forward if you have the skills and equipment at assist. You will be making an important contribution to our Club. Even if you can only donate 1 or 2 hours a week it will make a difference. If I can convince 10 Members to participate we may be able to capture our entire Club history in one year. Think about it, the entire history of the NMC from 1935 on our site. I hope you will make this modest contribution. Yesterday I received a call from Larry Weir in Illinois wanting to donate his Modena literature to the Club which he accumulated from 1970 to 1986. This information will be an important contribution to this effort. I want to thank Jacki and Ed Loomis for their work in the preparation of this Yearbook. Hundreds of hours of labor are involved soliciting reports, articles, photographs and ads and planning, organizing and editing of the material. And there are endless e‐mails and phone calls. This is truly a labor of love and I cannot adequately express my gratitude for the work they have done to complete this book that is treasured by our Members. I trust you will enjoy this Yearbook and will keep it in a special place. Jerry Mitosinka

Jerry’s message continued

from previous page

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I had the pleasure to attend five National Modena Club Meets last year. It was great to meet some members for the first time and also great to visit with some old friends.

One thing I did notice

was that the number of birds and exhibitors were down at some of these shows. As I looked around at one of these shows I seen Stew Webster and my Dad, Robert Haas having a great time. One can only hope that we can all enjoy our birds when we reach their age of "83". As I continued to look around I realized that most of our members at the show we over "60". One member even referred to me as one of the younger members. Many of us are very competitive, and all of us like to win. Our future

is our younger members. Most of them cannot afford to pay big dollars for birds. In some cases raising a few children may make spending money on birds impossible. If we want our club and shows to continue we must reach out and encourage our younger members with needed advice and maybe helping them with a good bird or two. These kind gestures may help to keep them in our club for years to come. Next year pick out one of these younger members and offer some help. You may even end up with a new friend. I will be accepting bids for the Eastern Regional and Eastern Regional Young Bird shows until May 1st. The first Distict has been contacted by a club in Delaware that is interested in having the First District Meet. The Reading Club in Pa. has also shown interest in the Eastern Regional Young Bird Show. Sturbridge Mass. and Lebanon Pa. always have an open bid for our N.M.C. Meets. It is always nice to know that we have shows available to chose from. If you have an interest in any of these shows contact me as soon as possible. Richard Haas

Eastern Vice President

Richard Haas

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I hope this yearbook finds everyone well. I

would like to start this letter mentioning something, I thought about driving to and from this years pigeon shows, and that is what is the difference between a district, regional, or for that matter, a national show. Prestige I would guess, because there is not a great difference in the number of birds or exhibitors. Let me suggest this for a national or regional . If a color is eligible , you could win a certificate and a half ( 1.5 ) After watching judging for the last few years , I have noticed toward the middle of the afternoon , some judges get impatient with the birds and start darting their hands toward them, instead of moving slowly. Maybe we are asking the judge to judge too many birds?? Here is something a little bit lighter . Cats, I have them around and they sure do keep things that are built low to the ground away from the buildings and me!!! While working in my work shop the other day , I hear whinning and scratching at the door, being one miserable day, I thought the cat just wanted a little warmth, so I opened the door and in comes the cat over to the table saw and what's under saw ? Fresh sawdust - you guessed it . She does her job, and wants to be let out. How about that for no respect??? Have a good breeding season! Jerry Burgr

Western Vice President

Jerry Burgr

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Well, here it is again………another new year and all of us have hopes for a great breeding season. I hope you all raise that bird/birds that will put you over the top and get you in the “Winners Circle”. I had a good year this past year….NOT in the winners circle but with seeing old friends and meeting new ones. Isn’t this what it’s really about? So much for the chatter………..in this yearbook you will find our financial statement ending Dec. 31. Read over it and if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. It really isn’t complicated…….we are only a small pigeon club BUT we do have a lot of great folks in it. Take the time to meet some of these “down to earth” people and see if your enjoyment doesn’t skyrocket.

In this yearbook, you will find a 2011 Band Order form. The first thing you might notice is that the cost of bands has gone up a penny. We purchase our bands from the NPA and they went up, not on the cost of bands but on the postage to get them to me. I couldn’t for the life of me figure how to work this out so I added a penny to the price of each band to defray the additional expense of mailing envelopes and postage. It seems that now the Post Office needs to raise prices at least once every two years. Please note on the order form the “Order Date”. I have to place our order with the NPA usually in late April so I will you to get me your order by then. I then add a few bands for those new members and some delaying older members. Once the order is placed, that is all we get. PLEASE, PLEASE don’t delay. I feel bad when someone calls who needs bands and I can’t oblige. I have also included a band order form. I know that a lot of you are not ready to order bands at the same time you renew your membership so this is for your convenience and as a helpful reminder that you need to order. Chip Creech Sec/Treas/Band Dist.

Chip Creech

Secretary, Treasurer, Band

Distributor

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Hello All,

I hope this

article finds you

all well. Here in

the east the

weather has

finally started to

break with some warmer weather. The

birds are becoming more active and

getting ready to breed. Lets hope this

years season brings in a banner crop of

young ones.

This past year’s shows saw good numbers

and excellent quality here in the East. Lets

hope this trend continues for this years

shows. The shows will soon be set so keep

an eye out in the bulletins for the dates

and mark your calendar.

In the 1st District there has been some

up and downs. Bob DiGregorio recently

lost his mother. Steve Shott has had major

surgery. Fran Stidfole's wife has had some

health issues and the passing of Russ

Sapp. We hope this year brings everyone

better health and some peace too. Bob,

sorry for your loss.

Until next time… Richie Werner

The 2nd district was another good year. Scott Brown is a Master Breeder, Lee Steuer is doing a fine job with our young people and Chip Creech is still our band distrubter, sect. and treasure. Scott is one good breeder of Modenas and deserves the Master Breeder award, his record speakes for itself and Scott is a very good Judge. He has judged a good number of shows around the country. We here in the Second dist are glad he is a part of us. Thank you Scott. Lee Steuer has done a good job with our young people this year and I know he will do a good job in the future. We can't say enough about Chip. He does a good job ever year and if you have a question he will probably know the answer. We had our 2nd district show in Chesterfield VA. We had over 300 birds I want to thank all that showed with us. The first Dist. always comes and shows with us and it would not be the same with out them guys. Thank you very much. Some of the winners this year were Best Modena was a Blue Schietti OC of Scott Brown’s and Reserve Gazzi was a Blue OC. Best Gazzi went to Richie Werner’s Mealy YC. Reese johnson had Reserve Bronze Tri YH. Thank you guys for showing with us and I hope to see you next year. Everyone have a good year and thank you to Jacki for doing our bulletin. Dalton Miller

1st District Director

Richie Werner

Dalton Miller

2nd District Director

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After attending the following shows in LV, SHEBOYGAN FALLS, DES MOINE, JACKSONVILLE and seeing so many new people showing their birds with much pride and most of them raising Modenas, I think the NMC is moving forward in this area very rapidly and looking good. Most of the new people are younger ones in their 30s and 40s and this is what we need. Jacksonville Ill. has several Jr. members that are raising Modenas and doing a very nice job of showing their birds. While at the show in SHEBOYGAN FALLS it was nice to see Wes Vanderwheel and Ron Haas at the show and I am sure we might have Ron back raising Modenas as he did enjoy him self. I asked him what he thought of our present day Modenas and he said he was disappointed in the poor color of some of the birds. I was able to meet Ken Demuth and he is one of the younger members and will be one we can rely on to support the NMC and he was also a big help at the show. We also have a new member here in Ill by the name of Aaron Lorton and he is also a younger member that has been hit with the Modena bug.

I want to thank Roger Tabbert for having this years 3rd District show for us and he did a very good job and I want to thank the Yeskes for their help also. This was a small show but I feel we gained alot at this show and also want to say thank you to Ron Zittritsch for judging for us. I was not able to attend the National this year as I had a couple of operations but every thing is fine and I’m looking forward

to the up coming breeding season.

For the past few years one of the most asked questions at our shows has been , “when can we get Brad to put on a show again”. Well the wait is over, the 3rd dist show will be on November 6th at Princeton Ill. with Brad handling it. Mark your calendar for this show, it will be great, just like the old days!

Also if you never showed at the Young Bird National at L.V last year you will not be on their mailing list and will need to get an entry form from some one or off their web site. Remember ‐ Rita is very sincere about the entry dead line so be on time with your entry. The show will be October 30th and Rick Peterson will be our judge. I will also be needing pledges to cover color classes and other show cost so when sending your pledges to me unless you state a specific color I may use it to cover a class not covered or for other cost of the show. I will also be contacting people to put up modenas for auction as this really helps alot with the cost of the show. If you can support this show please send your checks to me made payable to “Wendell Conger”, I’ll make sure it gets used for the show or a color class. Thank you! Wendell Conger

3rd District Director

Wendell Conger

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Hello from the Fourth District I’m sure I speak for all of us when I say that the spring will be a welcome sight. With over 50 inches of snow this winter Mary Jean and I didn’t go very far; but now with spring in sight, I’m sure many of you will begin mating birds. The show season is now over and was a very good one. Northland held their young bird show and picnic at Del Clausens. They also hosted a Modena show in Albert Lea and I’m pleased

to report there were good showings at both. The fourth district show was held in Des Moines, which is a wonderful place for a show. Judges were Chip Creech and Larry Muller. Jerry Burgr won Best Modena with a Red Check. The Fourth District shows for 2010 will be in Mason City, Iowa, November 20; and the Central Region show will be in Des Moines, Iowa, December 10 & 11. Congratulations are in order to Rex Arnold on his win at the National. Looking forward to see all our old friends and meeting many news ones at the up coming shows. Respectfully, Carlyle Perry

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Well another year has come and gone. I would like to Congratulate all the winners at this years National. The breeding season is finally under way her in the 5th District . This year has been the coldest I have seen in my 57 years living here in Texas. I have talked to most of the members and they have most of there birds mated and most have young or are on eggs.

The 5th District show will be on Nov-6th in Harahan Louisiana and is hosted by the Louisiana Modena Club. Shannon Bergeron and the other members have been working hard for over a year to make this a great show. This is a joint show with the NMC and IMC I think this is the beginning of heeling old wounds and a step forward to unite the Modena hobby around the world. I see the Central Regional show is to be in Des Moines this year and I know 5 or 6 of us here in the 5th District are planning on going, we always have a great time there and the members of the 4th District always put on a nice show. I hope to see everyone at a show some where this year. Remember support your local club and have a lot of fun at the shows you attend. Good luck to everyone and hope you raise a champion. Cletus Thompson

5th District Director

Cletus Thompson

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The sixth district just finished another show season with the National in Salt Lake City. For most of the members it could not have come at a worse time. We have had a rough winter, as has most of the US, and it conflicted with our Stockton poultry show, which also has pigeons. The Stockton show is the largest poultry show in the West and does affect some of the NMC members. The earlier date for San Diego should not be a problem for January of next year. Congratulations to the winners at Salt Lake, I am sure it was a good show.

Our shows for this calendar year have been set, although the dates have not. The NMC Young Bird show will be held in conjunction with the Great Western Pigeon show in Watsonville in

mid October. With the later springs we have had the past few years, it has become harder to meet the 150 bird minimum as most members are not banding many birds until May or June and they are just too young for October shows. I have talked to several members here the 1st of March who have not even mated their birds up yet. Maybe things will warm up a little and we can get some out. Because of the National being in San Diego, there will be no Pageant of Pigeons this year in San Bernardino. We have voted to have the Western Regional in Bakersfield with members Scott McMillan and Richard Fanucchi doing the leg work to get it all set up. That date also is still in the works, but we are shooting for the 3rd week-end of November. Judges are also to be announced. Once again, Arizona will host the 6th District meet, probably in Camp Verde. Normally those dates are the first or second week end in December. We will have more information on this and all of the shows in the next newsletter. The Pacific Modena Club plans to be more active and organized for the San Diego NPA national. I do expect a good turn out and lets hope for some nice weather. I am sure Don Kerns and Scott McMillan will have some extra things planned that we can all look forward to. Jim Sallee

I’m sorry that I did not get to the Nationals in Salt Lake City. I heard it was a

nice show with over 300 plus birds. Congratulations go to Rex Arnold with a

great Bronze Schietti, nice job Rex.

Now that the Nationals are behind us it is time to mate the birds up. I talked

with Ray Coursey and he’s got a couple pairs on eggs. Steve Beier said he was

putting his birds together. It is still cold in Idaho and Montana. Duane Bell

has not mated any thing up yet. C & W Lofts has about 8 pairs on eggs, it’s

been a warm winter for us. I keep seeing that the 7th District meet will be in

Oregon this year but that has not been decided yet. I will let you know when

and where the 7th District meet will be held.

Thank you. Jim Collins


Jim Sallee

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Hi from the eighth district,

Another year has come and gone, I want to

congratulate Rex Arnold+ Max Josey for their wins at the

National.

Also congratulations to all the winners at the shows they

attended.

We had our 8th District show in conjunction with a large

all breed show in Woodstock Ontario. We were VERY

lucky to have Mr. Bob Gathright come and judge. Our

great friend John Tiseo picked him up in Detroit Mich

and brought him to Canada, then was our Steward. A BIG thank‐you to both of them.

As always we were joined by our friends from Quebec it was nice to see their smiling

faces, not sure what they are saying all the time but they are always happy to join us

as we will be next year in Quebec, when they host the 8th Dsistrict show. It was very

nice to see Mr. Bernard Raby, I hope he will be back in Modenas soon, and Mr. Andre

Bakx is back breeding Modenas, these are 2 very strong breeders!! We had 313

Modenas shown, very nice birds in every color. I was fortunate e‐nuf to win the show

this year with a White Sch OC, Res Sch was a beautiful Yellow OH from Jeff Sayles. in

Gazzi Jeff Sayles won with a perfectly colored Sulfur‐tri YH, and Res was a Mealy OC

shown by myself. My White went up against EVERY CHAMPION of EVERY BREED

present with 2822 birds shown, for the first time in it's 39 year history a MODENA

was SUPREME CHAMPION of the show!!!

I would like to give SPECIAL THANKS to Jacki Loomis for taking on the yearbook, I

hope Wendy is feeling better. Chip Creech for all his hard work, Dennis Meyer, Lorrie

Burgr‐‐and everyone else who works So hard to keep our club at the TOP level we

have all come to enjoy and expect.

Thank‐you to the Arizona Modena Club + The Southern Modena Club for intrusting

me to Judge their shows, I had a blast. I am on the Ballot to Judge Gazzi at the

National and would like to thank everyone for their support it would be a HUGE

HONOUR for me if I get elected. I wish everyone the best in the upcoming breeding

season,

In closing I'd like to thank Mr. Ed Loomis for his personal support and help, he has

taught me so much, and I look forward to learning more in the yers to come.

God Bless you all + Breed a Winner!!! Don “Tuffy” Affleck


Don “Tuffy” Affleck

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Thank you NMC, for the opportunity to serve as Guest

Editor of this Yearbook! Yes, it has been a lot of work, but

the chance to get to know so many of you and help

celebrate the Modena hobby and your accomplishments

has made it worth it.

In the pages of this book we celebrate Rex Arnolds National

Best Modena, Scott Browns induction into the ranks of

Master Breeder and the Hall of Fame Awards to our good

friends in the hobby, John Tiseo and Mike Walters. Big

accomplishments these are, but the pages of this book are

also filled with the personal accomplishments of our

members. It may be a District or Regional Best Modena but

it may also be a first time winner of a color class.

Congratulations one and all on another great year for the NMC.

You’ll notice in my picture above I’m sharing my hobby with you, not Ed, the miniature horse

pictured with us! Ed supports me 100% in my enthusiasm for miniature horses. Serving as Guest

Editor for this publication gave me an opportunity to pay him back in a small way by supporting his

passion for the NMC and Modenas. We have so many great pigeon friends, it’s an honor to support

their hobby in this way.

I want to extend a personal Thank you to all the people who helped with the production of this book.

Your officers and directors, our advertisers, and the ad‐hoc Yearbook Committee: Don VanCampen,

Reese Johnson, Lee Steuer, Ed Werner, Ed Loomis, Don Kerns and everyone else who helped pull this

together. We tried to get all of the information correct, accept our apologies if we have a typo,

omission or error. Please let us know and we’ll fix it for future issues and print the corrections.

As we finish this work we are already moving on to the next issue of the Bulletin, keep the articles

and pictures coming. Those of us who have been working on this book feel like we have been living

with it for a really long time. With the National at the end of January this year, we did not really get

started until the beginning of February. Although everyone had the best intentions many pieces

could not be completed until the show reports were done. Show managers, for your 2010 show

season please remember that “everyone is waiting” and ancious for these publications. Let’s all do

what we can to get to submit these in a timely manner.

Best of luck to you all in your 2010 Modena Breeding Season, maybe your National Best Modena is

already in the nest!

Jacki Loomis, Guest Editor

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Constitution and Bylaw Committee Report

I want to start by saying our committee considered it a privilege to serve the NMC in this capacity.

The committee members responded to the submitted proposals in a timely fashion making my job

much easier.

The Consititution and Bylaw committee submitted two proposals that we thought were necessary.

The first one addressed the issue of placing two names on the National judging ballot, two names for

Gazzi judge and two names for Schietti judge. There needs to be at least two names on the judging

ballot for each category. There were additional names nominated last year, but only one person

accepted the nomination for Gazzi judge.

The other proposal dealt with the process of amending the Constitution or Bylaws. The committee

agreed the process needed to be clarified, there seemed to be some confusion regarding the

sequence when submitting a proposal, consequently we condensed the information for clarity and

continuity. The information existed before in the document, but was spread out in various locations

causing confusion. We believe this small change will be helpful in the future when submitting a

proposal to amend the Constitution or Bylaws.

We appreciate your support on these proposals.

All of you should have received the proposals from Willi Richert presenting a new format for the

futurity shows and also Rex Arnold’s proposal addressing some of his concerns.

Thank you,

Reese Johnson, chair

I want to thank the following committee members for their help

Ed Kasselman

Kevin Angle

Jim Johnson

Jim Moreno


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Standard Revision Committee Report

The SRC has progressed with a drawing of the

Ideal Modena to the point that we offer a

preliminary sketch for the members

inspection (see on following page). Many

accolades are due Ray Coursey for his art work

and the tediousness of dealing with requested

changes that were a regular occurrence. A

more finished product will result and the

appropriate changes to the worded Standard

will be presented in an upcoming bulletin.

There may be further slight modifications to

the drawing based on input from members.

Additionally, the SRC submitted in the last

bulletin a proposal regarding the color of

Magnani. Since it was not published 90 days

in advance of the Annual meeting

according to the By‐Laws, it was tabled until

next year's Annual Meeting in San Diego.

I will repeat the original proposal and

explanation: Submitted by Brad Wilcox that

states currently the color description of

Magnani is somewhat ambiguous. Currently,

the wording "Any pigment, T‐Pattern, Almond

factor" is the Standard description. yet, the

classic bronze Almond is recognized as the

preferred color. Therefore, the SRC suggests

the following proposal to be discussed at the

Annual meeting and later to be voted on by

the membership.

Magnani Blue pigment, T‐Pattern & Bronze

Tri, Almond factor ‐ We have included the

Bronze Tri since many fanciers use the Tri to

get the proper three color break. All other

colors should be shown in the NCC class. For

example, this may include the Brown Pigment,

Tri or T‐Pattern, Almond factor.

I polled a number of Magnani breeders about

the color, those that had available E mail

addresses and had shown Magnani in the

2008 show season. Most agreed that the

Magnani should have a three color break and

those that don't should be left at home. Those

Mags other than the typical Bronze or Bronze

Tri (Blue family) with break should not be

allowed in the class. They go to the NCC class.

HOWEVER, I received a letter and was

involved in a few conversations that this

proposal is too limiting. The opinion was that

brown family birds should be allowed in the

Magnani class,etc. I have at least a dozen

replies from breeders that they like the new

proposal and there are possibly more than a

couple of breeders that don't. The prevalent

opinion is that brown family birds would not

have a true three color break that was

noticeable.

At this time I don't believe the SRC should

enter into this fray, merely support the

majority opinion or one that is genetically

correct. So, Magnani breeders, now is the

time to respond to each other and determine

the direction you would like the SRC to go.

The proper venue for this is the various chat

rooms and this bulletin. If we proceed further

with this proposal, the time line is 90 days

before the Annual Meeting which means it

requires publishing by October 1. It does

appear that any action by the SRC will not

make everyone happy, but it would be

advantageous for the Magnani breeders to

agree or to agree to disagree.

Submitted by Rick Barker


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Standard Revision Committee Report

Proposed “Ideal Modena” for membership comment. Submitted by the Standard Revision

Committee (see article on preceeding page).


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2009 CHALLENGE CERTIFICATE REPORT Greetings From The North Country, The long Winter seems to be on the way out and everyone's thoughts are turning to the new breeding season. There is, however, the matter of last year's challenge certificates to consider and I finally have all the results processed. Last year the numbers were down somewhat from the previous year but we are still showing an impressive amount of participation at our shows. We had a total of 168 challenge certificates issued this time and they went to a total of 46 different people. Last year we had 189 certificates going to 58 different people. There were a grand total of 3212 entries from all fifteen of the sanctioned shows from 2009 and that compares to 3480 from last year. That is a drop of 268 entries which represents a drop of 7.7% A big thanks to all of you that were involved in forwarding show results to me. Without your cooperation this job would be much more difficult. I do hope for your continued assistance in the coming show season. Congratulations to all the winners and let’s try to get our numbers back up to where they were a couple of years ago. Good luck to all in the new breeding season. Sincerely, Dennis Meyer, Certificate Chairman NMC

TOP 40 ALL TIME CHALLENGE CERTIFICATE WINNERS AS OF MARCH 2010

1 Max Josey 377 22 Carolina Lofts‐Fred Nichols 55 2 Bob Gathright 290 23 Cascade Lofts 55 3 Willi Richert 252 24 Jim Vines 53 4 Ed Loomis 194 25 Reese Johnson 44 5 Dennis Weyrauch 187 26 Norm Lofing 43 6 Rex Arnold 158 27 Brad Wilcox 41 7 Dave Jackson 155 28 Jim Sallee 40 8 Scott Brown 131 29 Dann Maschke 40 9 Stewart Webster 107 30 Ed Werner 39 10 Ken Lavoie 106 31 Richard Haas 38 11 Chip Creech 99 32 Bob Lavoie 38 12 Rick Barker 97 33 Doyle Conner 37 13 Jerry Burgr 97 34 Jim Lairmore 37 14 Carl Ewert 88 35 Russ Sapp 37 15 Jerry Soignier 67 36 Robert Bunich 36 16 Marvin Angle 65 37 Robert Burns 35 17 Continental Lofts 63 38 Allen Goetzman 34 18 Jerry Mitosinka 62 39 Paul Ober 33 19 Terry Brooks 60 40 Verne Baker 32 20 Virginia Delong 56 41 Ron Hass 32 21 Manfred Ecker 56

2010 NATIONAL MODENA CLUB CHALLENGE CERTIFICATE WINNERS

17 Jerry Burgr 14 Don VanCampen 12 Scott Brown 11 Max Josey 9 Rex Arnold, Jerry Mitosinka 8 Ed

Loomis, Homer Griggs, Reese Johnson 5 Chip Creech, Richard Haas 4 Dennis Weyrauch, Dave Jackson,

Richard Werner, Ron Axsom 3 Stewart Webster, Jim Sallee, Rob Eby, Jim Johnson, Don Kerns 2 Bob

Gathright, Rick Peterson, Don Affleck, Jim Sayles, Dennis Meyer 1 Willi Richert, Ed Werner, Ed Kasselman,

C&W Lofts, Robert Haas, Jay Koehn, Steve Beier, Steve Shott, Raymond Julien, Tim Wilson, Wayne Heckert, Scott McMillan, Gene Kornacki, Dominic Levielle, Ron Axsom Jr., Todd Beatty, Eric Buquet, Russ Johnson, Roman Kleiber Jr., Pierre Pilon, Jeff Quebedeaux

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2009 CHAMPION CERTIFICATE REPORT

This year we had a total of fourteen birds that qualified for Champion status and that includes one more that was found from a past year that had never been issued. This year Rex Arnold was the big winner with a total of four Champions. Congratulations to Rex. Good luck to all the Modena breeders in the 2010 NMC show season. Lets hope for a bigger and better participation and another year of outstanding quality in the birds that are shown. Best Regards, Dennis Meyer Certificate Chairman

2009 CHAMPION CERTIFICATE WINNERS

Bronze Schietti Hen 349 Rex Arnold Bronze Gazzi Hen NPA 08 NM 59 Rex Arnold Bronze Schietti Hen NPA 08 NM 64 Rex Arnold Bronze Gazzi Cock NPA 08 NM 8 Rex Arnold Mealy Schietti Cock NPA 07 IMC 1269 Scott Brown Black Gazzi Hen NPA 05 IMC 176 Scott Brown Blue Gazzi Cock NPA 08 NM 1321 Jerry Burgr Yellow Schietti Hen NPA 08 NM 1400 Jerry Burgr Blue Gazzi Hen NPA 08 NM 3328 Richard Haas Bronze Tri Gazzi Cock NPA 08 MA 752 Dave Jackson Bronze Tri Gazzi Hen NPA 08 NM 1128 Max Josey Blue Gazzi Hen NPA 05 PMC 891 Jerry Mitosinka White Schietti Hen NPA 07 PMC 1034 Jerry Mitosinka Yellow Check Schietti Cock NPA 08 MB 511 Don VanCampen

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Master Breeder Committee Report

Congratulations to our newest NMC Master

Breeder, Scott Brown. Not that long ago we

welcomed Jerry Mitosinka as a Master

Breeder and now this year another new

Master Breeder. This is a testament to the

ability of individual breeders but also to the

interest and enthusiasm for the breeding of

Modenas. Scott was on hand to receive his

award at the Salt Lake City National and

elsewhere in this book you’ll see more about

Scott and a photo of him receiving his award.

You’ll also find the official Master Breeder

Award Application Cover Sheet and the Show

Record Form, we’ll put it on the web site also

so you can print multiple copies from there. I

would encourage all of you to start using the

Show Record Form to keep track of your wins

throughout the years. It will come in handy if

you want to be considered for this award but

it is also just a good tool for your loft

management. You can keep track of your

Certificates and Placings right on this form.

As a reminder, to be considered for this award

you need to have bred Modenas for at least

ten years and successfully exhibited them

during that time. The complete rules can be

found in our Constitution and Bylaws, Article

X, Section 18.D.

This year I asked the Master Breeders to each

write a little about themselves for this book, I

hope you enjoy reading these articles and

remember this group is a valuable resource to

other breeders in the NMC so feel free to

contact any of these breeders for help.

Best of luck to all of you in your 2010 breeding

season.

Ed Loomis, Committee Chair

Hall of Fame Committee Report

What a pleasure it is to announce that Mike Walters and John

Tiseo were awarded the National Modena Club Hall of Fame Award.

Mike and John have been great for the Modena Hobby, their

involvement extends over many years and they have both supported

the NMC in a variety of ways. You’ve seen them helping at shows,

helping with the club and being great friends to so many of us.

Congratulations Mike and John, you deserve this award and our Thanks for all you have

brought to our hobby.

Wendell Conger, Committee Chair



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Presidents and Secretaries through the years

Presidents

Turner Collins

Henry Frank, Jr.

Irving DeGaris

R.N. Hancock

Dr. C.A. Cheek

Roy Sandin

Charles Hermann

L.F. Rue

Wayne Rife

R.N. Hancock

Jim Lairmore

Bob Weyrauch

Roy Sandin

Russ Sapp

M.E. Johnson

Darrell Bramhall

Rex Arnold

Bob Pettit

E.F. Knauer

Charles Pearson

Willi Richert

W.H. Minor

Willi Richert

Dan Tucker

Gene Springer

Dessis Weyrauch

Ron Zittritsch

Ed Shatto

Rollie Springer

Rollie Springer

Jim Vines

Richard Haas

Ron Hawley

Ron Hawley

Secretaries

Henry Franks, Jr.

Roy Sandin

Irving DeGaris

John Becker

Charles Hermann

W.A. Evans

John Jensen

Jim Lairmore

Bob Spratte

Doris Weber

Doris Weber

Doris Weber

Doris Weber

Doris Weber

Doris Weber

Doris Weber

Doris Weber

Doris Weber

Doris Weber

Doris Weber

Larry Brown

Dan Tucker

Ron Dasher, Jr.

Brad Wilcox

Brad Wilcox

Brad Wilcox

Linda Shatto

John Neff

John Neff

Ken Larrey & Jim Moreno

Ron LeMaire

Chip Creech

Chip Creech

Chip Creech


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Marvin Angle New Freedom, PA

Rex Arnold Checotah, OK

Rick Barker Temecula, CA

John Becker Upland, CA

Darrel Bramhall Mason City, IA

Larry Brown Eden, NC

Del Clausen St. Ansgar, IA

Wendell Conger Pittsfield, IL

Carl Ewart Litchfield Park, AZ

John Fordon Wenatchee, WA

Henry Franks Kingsland, TX

James Furness Hanlontown, IA

Bob Gathright Azel, TX

Chuck Herman Waterloo, IA

Richard Haas Lebanon, PA

Dr. Jack Horn Fort Worth, TX

John Jensen Ottsville, PA

Al Knauer Jefferson, IN

James Larimore Orange, CA

Ed Loomis Lincoln, NE

Lloyd Moreau Rayne, LA

Robert Petit Genesco, IL

Willi Richert Valley Center, KS

Roy Sandin Des Moines, IA

Russ Sapp Mt. Holly, NJ

Gary Severe Bentonville, AR

Eugene Springer Morton, IL

Bob Schultheiss Collinsville, OK

John Tiseo Park Livonia, MI

Dan Tucker Opelousas, LA

James Vines Greenwood, AR

Mike Walters Westland, MI

Doris Weber Watertown, WI

Bob Weyrauch Hemet, CA

Dennis Weyrauch San Pedro, CA

Brad Wilcox Princeton, IL

Ron Zittritsch Morton, IL


HALL OF FAME

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2009 Wendy Morin

2008 Dennis Meyer's

2007 Richard Haas, Chip Creech, Mike Walter, John Tiseo

2006 Karl Rau, Northland Modena Club

2005 Karl Rau

2004 Karl Rau, Randy Ewart, Jim Moreno, Dan Tucker, Ron Lemaire, Jerry Mitosinka

2003 Ed Werner, Carl Mundy

2002 B. Tim Taylor

2001 Ken Larrey

2000 Lyle Kinder, Al Knauer

1999 Paul Ober, Bob Gathright, Peggy Horn

1998 Gary A. Severe

1996 James M. Vines, Carl Ewert , Linda Shatto

1995 Linda Shatto

1994 Lou Bunich

1991 Richard Wagner, Brad Wilcox

1990 Russ Sapp, Richard Wagner

1989 Carl Ewart, Bart Copeland, Chuck Lamboy

1988 Willi J. Richert, Brad Wilcox


PRESIDENT’S AWARD RECIPIENTS

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Rex Arnold Checotah, OK

Rick Barker Temecula, CA

Robert Beckerdite Versailles, MO

John Becker Upland, CA

Scott Brown Stokesdale, NC

Robert Burns Evansville, IN

Virginia DeLong Sacramento, CA

Manfred Ecker Lake Forest, IL

Carl Ewert Litchfield Park, AZ

Bob Gathright Azel, TX

Carl Glidewell Wichita, KS

Bob Hancock McAllen, TX

Dr. Jack Horn Fort Worth, TX

Dave Jackson Keyser, WV

Max Josey Argyle, TX

James Larimore Orange, CA

Bob Lentz York, PA

Norman Lindsay Dallas, TX

Norm Lofing Scramento, CA

Ed Loomis Lincoln, NE

Jerry Mitosinka Lafayette, CA

Lloyd Moreau Rayne, LA

Paul Ober Edenton, NC

Robert Petit Genesco, IL

Willi Richert Valley Center, KS

Wayne Rife Mt. Holly, NJ

Russ Sapp Mt. Holly, NJ

Eugene Springer Morton, IL

James Vines Greenwood, AR

Stewart Webster Green Lane, PA

Bob Weyrauch Hemet, CA

Dennis Weyrauch San Pedro, CA

Hamlet White Bowling Green, VA

Brad Wilcox Princeton, IL


MASTER BREEDERS

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Annual Meeting Minutes General Meeting ‐ Salt Lake City, UT The Meeting was called to order by President Jerry Mitosinka 10:30 AM on Jan. 30, 2010. Officers in attendance: President Jerry Mitosinka, Western VP Jerry Burgr. Members present: Homer Griggs, Rex Arnold, Dennis Weyrauch, Rich Fanucchi, Rick Barker, Ron Axsom, Bubba Axsom, “Moose” Stachowiak, Lyda Kasselman, Ed Kasselman, Scott McMillan, Tani McMillan, Rick Peterson, Jerry Burgr, Jay Koehn, Scott Brown, David Jackson, Willi Richert, Max Josey, Bob Gathright, Ed Loomis, Shane Plummer, Jerry Mitosinka, Don VanCampen, Gary Severe, David Plummer, James Metz, Denise Metz. Don VanCampen gave the Sec‐Treas. report and went over the misc. expenses. Motion to accept the Minutes was made by Ron Axsom, second by Scott McMillan, voted on and approved. Original minutes were published in the club bulletin earlier this year.

President Mitosinka opened the meeting by explaining that Wendy Moran was seriously ill and that Jacki Loomis had volunteered to publish the bulletin. Ed Loomis has volunteered to ramrod the yearbook along with Don Kerns and a number of volunteers to solicit advertising and articles. Lori Burgr is managing the website and is working to get the bulletins accessible to members. Jerry stated that when the new president is installed, the outgoing president will become the club historian. Patrick Laval will produce the drawings of our Modenas when we have a sufficient number of sponsors for the drawings. Rick Barker commented that the NMC must have a firewall for our website.

Scott Brown was presented with the Master Breeder Award from Ed Loomis, Master Breeder Chairman. Rick Barker, Standard Revision Chairman, stated that the committee will submit a preliminary proposal in the near future to get input. He stated that we are in transition. Pictures of Gazzi & Schietti will be exact and shown in actual size. Jerry Mitosinka stated that the Certificate Chairman was not present but reported that the certificate standards were somewhat inconsistent. A committee will be formed to review the certificate system. Willi Richert the chairperson of the Annual Futurity Committee presented his proposal. He stated that he would like to make it interesting for all regions, to promote it nationwide and stated that it will evolve as time goes by. Willi had a handout with all the info, rules, guidelines, etc. Scott McMillan and Dave Jackson volunteered to handle it in their regions. The proposal was presented as a Constitutional Amendment. Rick Barker made a motion to make the Futurity Program a policy not a Constitutional amendment. This was seconded by Ron Axsom, approved unanimously. The Futurity Program was adopted as policy which will allow it to be adjusted as necessary in order to ensure it achieves the goal of creating competition and fun.


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Annual Meeting Minutes Continued from previous page… Publicity Director Report……..no report. Junior Co‐ordinator, Lee Steuer, was thanked for his work and the Junior Award was presented to “Bubba” Axsom. Constitution & By‐Laws report was read by Ed Kasselman. Comments that were made were that proposals had been made that did not make the 90 day rule for some of them, but the Board waived the rules for some of the proposals. Rick Barker made a motion to extend the 90 day rule to 120 days. Motion was seconded by Jerry Burgr. Ed Loomis made comments that the decision the Board made to go forward was incorrect, didn’t have the authority to change the C & B‐L’s. Ed stated that we need to keep the Constitution & By‐Laws as they are, seconded by Ron Axsom. By a show of hands, it was noted that vote was 12 in favor and 4 opposed. Rick Barker stated that we leave the C & BL’s as. Various commentary regarding the C & BL’s was made by Ed Loomis, Scott Brown, Jerry Mitosinka, Jay Koehn. Unfinished Old Business: None New Business: Rex Arnold stated that Master Breeders of Modenas were recognized by the NPA, but the NMC did not recognize breeders from NPA that passed away. Also, that the color of the bird should be included in the Master Breeder info. Jerry Mitosinka suggested giving Rex’s comments to the Master Breeder committee. Gary Severe said that Carl Ewert looked at Master Breeder info, someone from Hawaii left out. NPA must have approval of President of the NMC to name someone a Master Breeder. The floor was open for nominations for the judges for 2011 National. Nominated for Gazzi judge were: Richard Haas by David Jackson, Don Affleck by Ed Loomis, and Ed Kasselman by Ron Axsom. David Jackson made a motion that nominations be closed, voted on and closed. Nominations for Schietti judge were: Brad Wilcox by Max Josey, Ed Loomis by Don VanCampen, and Ed Werner by David Jackson. Motion was made to close nominations, seconded, voted and nominations were closed. Motion was made to close the meeting, seconded, approved and the meeting was closed. Respectfully submitted: Chip Creech Sec‐Treas.


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Financial Report

NMC Financial Statement as of December 31, 2009

Beginning Checking Balance $9,097.06

Deposits

Membership 1,690.00

Band‐Orders (inc. postage) 116.90

Ads 70.00

Total Deposits 1,876.90

SubTotal $10,973.96

Expenses

July Bulletin Printing & Postage 2,085.03

Oct. “ “ “ 1,629.58

Dec. “ “ “ 725.71

Misc. Postage 4.95

Website Expenses 34.00

Certificate Expenses 62.73

Band Mailing 88.92

Judge Expenses 366.40

Total Expenses 4,997.32

Ending Checking Balance $5,976.64

Savings Account Balance $886.80

Total Net Worth To Date $6,863.44


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Constitution and Bylaws

Updated April 2009

ARTICLE I Name

Section 1. This organization shall be known as the NATIONAL MODENA CLUB. ARTICLE II Object

Section 2. The object of this club shall be: To encourage the breeding and exhibiting of all varieties of Modena pigeons, to foster friendliness and good fellowship between fellow members and other breeders. To supply helpful and interesting information through printed literature and otherwise assist in the further development and popularity of the breed.

ARTICLE III Membership

Section 3. Membership may be either if the following classes: (a) Individual membership (1 Vote) : Any member of good character interested in the breeding

of Modena pigeons is eligible to membership, and may become a member upon payment of the prescribed fee, completion of membership application and agreeing to comply with this constitution and bylaws.

(b) Affiliated Club (0 Vote) : Any local club paying its dues may be part of the N.M.C. Affiliated clubs may host N.M.C. shows and also encourage and promote the N.M.C. functions (i.e. shows, elections). No individual or organization shall be elected to membership until after the membership fee shall have been paid and the membership application has been completed and returned. Affiliate clubs, by their very nature, must support and promote the NMC, thus resulting in a relationship beneficial to both.

(c) 1. Husband and wife membership (1 vote): This membership shall entitle both to all National Modena Club rights and privileges except that only one bulletin and 1 yearbook will be issued for each husband and wife membership.

2. Junior Membership (18 & under, 0 vote): Any member of good character interested in the breeding of Modena pigeons is eligible to membership, and may become a member upon payment of the prescribed fee, and completion of the membership application and agrees to comply with this constitution and by‐laws. 3. Foreign Membership: Any member of good character interested in the breeding of Modena pigeons is eligible to membership, and may become a member upon payment of the prescribed fee, completion of the membership form and agreeing to comply with this constitution and by‐laws. Voting privileges to be the same for individuals and husbands/wives as in USA. (d) Membership fee for any individual SENIOR member or club or organization shall be $25 (1 Vote). Membership fee for HUSBAND and WIFE shall be $30 (1 Vote). Membership fee for all individuals outside of US shall be $30. (Same voting as US) JUNIOR member, 18 years or under, shall be $10 (0 Vote). Membership for Affiliated Clubs to be $25.00 (0 Vote). The annual dues shall become due and


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payable on or before January 1st of each year and must be paid prior to February 1st or membership automatically ceases. Members in arrears shall not be mailed a nomination or election ballot that year. However, they may receive a club bulletin and yearbook if dues are paid after Feb. 1. (d) Removal: Any member in violation of the rules and regulations set forth in the N.M.C.

Constitution and Bylaws may be removed from membership if so approved by two‐thirds vote of the entire Board of Directors. Proper procedure and investigation as outlined in our Sportsmanship Conduct Guidelines should be followed before any vote is cast.

(e) Voting privileges: Voting privileges will begin 12 months after membership has started for new members (New Members: Anyone who hasn't been a member for the previous 12 months).

(f) In the event of an emergency financial crisis within the NMC, whereby an instantaneous increase in yearly membership dues is required to keep the club on a stable basis, the President of the NMC will inform the Board of Directors of the matter at hand, requesting an increase in dues. The unanimous approval of each and every member of the Full Board of Directors will be required in order to have yearly membership dues raised in this fashion.

(g) Equal Membership Opportunity – No person shall be denied membership based on age, color, nationality, religion or gender.

(h) It is a prerequisite, at any NMC meet or show, to be a paid up member of the National Modena Club to qualify for any NMC awards, cash, trophies or certificates at that meet when such are offered.

(j) No privileges, including voting on club matters, receiving the bi‐monthly NMC bulletin or the yearbook will be extended to non‐members. By not paying dues on time, that person forfeits his or her entitlement to any and all club activities. The restoration of one’s membership begins with the payment of dues as prescribed in Article III of this constitution.

ARTICLE IV Annual Meeting and Shows

Section 4. The Annual Meet and the Annual Meeting shall be held with the National Pigeon Association Grand National Show, unless by 2/3 vote of the entire Board of Directors determines the annual meet should be held at an alternate location, time and date to be determined by the Board of Directors. In such case, an NMC sponsored District or Regional show will be held in conjunction with the NPA Grand National Show. The place and date of the District shows shall be approved by the Director of the District in which the shows will be held. There will also be (3) three Regional Shows and (3) three Regional Young Bird Shows, in the Eastern, Central, and Western Regions. The Eastern Region shall be Districts #1, #2, and #8. The Central Region shall be Districts #3, #4, and #5. The Western Region shall be Districts #6 and #7. The Regional Meets will be placed on a rotation basis within the region, from district to district. The directors within each region will mutually decide on the regional site. In regards to the Annual Meet, Regional Shows, and Regional Young Bird Shows, the Director of the District in which these meets are held will perform all necessary duties as they would for any district show, unless otherwise directed by the President.

ARTICLE V Quorum

Section 5. Twenty members in good standing shall constitute a quorum at any annual or special meeting. Six members or a majority of the Board of Directors shall constitute a quorum. The

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quorum may act on any and all club business brought before them for consideration at the annual or special meeting unless otherwise specified in another part of the N.M.C. Constitution and Bylaws.

ARTICLE VI Officers

Section 6. The officers of this club shall consist of a President, Eastern Vice President, Western Vice President, Secretary‐Treasurer, Election Commissioner, and a Board of Directors consisting of twelve members with the President serving as the Chairman of the Board of Directors. The twelve members of the board of directors will be the President, Eastern Vice‐President, Western Vice‐President, Secretary‐Treasurer, and one Director from each of the eight districts.

METHOD OF ELECTION Section 7. Officers shall be elected in the following manner: (a) All officers with the exception of Election Commissioner shall be elected by mail ballot to be

conducted by the Election Commissioner and the results be certified by the President as provided by the bylaws.

(b) The Election Commissioner shall be elected by a majority vote of the members present at the Annual Meeting and shall not be eligible for any other office.

(c) 1. Judges for the Annual Meet will be nominated at the Annual Business Meeting of the National Modena Club one‐year in advance. Any member wishing to be nominated by proxy shall notify the Secretary by letter in advance of the Annual Meeting, or arrange to have delivered to the Presiding Officer at the meeting, a written letter of consent, dated and signed be the member seeking the nomination as a judge at the Annual Meet. An election ballot shall be prepared by the Secretary and mailed to all members in good standing on or before March 1st. The ballot shall give voting instructions, provide a signature line, date of the signature (no ballot will be counted that is not signed and dated by the member casting the vote) and note the Election Commissioner must receive the ballot on or before April 1st for the vote to be counted. The Election Commissioner shall count the ballots and make available for publication the results of the ballot no later than April 15th. A minimum of two candidates shall be nominated for both the Gazzi and the Schietti judge. Before being accepted as a candidate for nomination by the Presiding Officer, the candidate who is present at the meeting shall agree to judge if elected. The elected Annual Meet judges shall not be eligible to judge any district or regional meet during the ensuing year. No person shall judge two consecutive Annual Meets. 2. When two elected judges are judging the Annual Meet and cannot agree on the final decision of Best Modena, a third judge shall be selected by a committee of three members present, who have been selected by the Board of Directors present at the show. The NMC will provide transportation and lodging for the judges at the Annual Meet. 3. The President, Secretary and Board of Directors shall decide in advance of the Annual Meet at the close of entries, if in their opinion a third elected judge is needed due to a large entry. In the event of this decision by the Board of Directors, the candidate receiving the second largest number of votes in the variety requiring the second judge shall serve as the third judge. 4.In the event a member is selected to judge the Annual Meet due to the inability of an elected judge to serve for reasons such as sickness, travel, weather, etc., that selected member shall receive the same compensation as the elected judges. 5. The NMC will provide transportation and lodging for the judges at our Annual Meet with

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a minimum of $250, and a maximum of $650. (d) No member's name will be placed on the election ballot who fails to return the nomination

ballot to the Election Commissioner on time, signed and indicating a willingness to serve if elected.

(e) If the President elect is unable to assume office, the incumbent President shall continue in office until such time as a special election is held to select a new President. Within (10) ten days of inability of the President elect to assume office the President shall direct the Election Commissioner to call a special election. The President shall be selected from the two Vice Presidents elect. The election protocols described in Article VII (Duties of the Election Commissioner), Section 15A and 15B of the Bylaws shall be followed. The newly elected President will assume office immediately upon notification of certified election results by the incumbent President.

(f) Should the President be unable or unwilling to complete the term of office, the National Modena Club membership shall elect, by special election, one of the Vice President to complete the remaining term of the President. The Election Commissioner shall convene within (30) thirty days of notice of the inability or unwillingness of the President to serve.

(g) In the event that one or both of the Vice Presidents decline the nomination for President, a special election will be held to fill the vacancy for President within (10) ten days of notification.

(h) Two people living in the same household shall not hold elected office in the NMC during the same years. This would include but not limited to spouses or other members of the immediate family.

TERMS OF OFFICE Section 8. The President, Eastern Vice President, Western Vice President, Secretary‐Treasurer, Bulletin Editor, Election Commissioner, and all members of the Board of Directors shall be elected for a term of three years, to serve until their successors are duly elected and installed. Section 9. The officers shall all assume office at the beginning of new business at the annual meeting of the year in which the election takes place. Section 10. The President, Secretary‐Treasurer, and Bulletin Editor shall be elected from the members at large. The Eastern and Western Vice President shall be elected from members in their respective regions. (The Mississippi River being the dividing line between the two regions.) The eight elected members of the Board of Directors shall be elected from each of the following districts. In electing members of the Board of Directors, only members residing in each district shall vote for the director of that district. DISTRICT #1: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware. DISTRICT #2: Virginia, West Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi. DISTRICT #3: Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Kentucky. DISTRICT #4: Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Colorado, Minnesota. DISTRICT #5: Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico. DISTRICT #6: Utah, Arizona, Nevada, California, Hawaii. DISTRICT #7: Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Montana, Wyoming, Idaho. DISTRICT #8: Canada.

ARTICLE VII

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Appointment of Standing Committees A. The President shall appoint the following Standing Committees:

1. Standard Revision Committee of five (5) members. 2. Publicity Director(s) Committee to consist of not more than five (5) members. 3. Master Breeder Committee Chairman is appointed by the President. The Master Breeder

Committee members shall be made up of all living Master Breeders of the NMC. 4. Hall of Fame Committee Chairman is appointed by the President. The Hall of Fame

Committee members shall be made up of all living Hall of Fame recipients of the NMC. 5. Annual Meet Futurity Committee of three (3) members. 6. Constitution & By‐Laws Committee of five (5) members.

B. These Committees shall serve for a term of three (3) years under the appointing President, and be paid up members in good standing.

BYLAWS

ARTICLE I Duties of the President

Section 1. The President shall preside at all meetings of the club, shall act as Chairman of the Board of Directors, appoint all committees not otherwise provided for, and fill all vacancies in office taking place between annual elections. He shall sign all documents requiring his signature, certify the Election Commissioner's report, and perform all other duties pertaining to his office.

ARTICLE II Duties of the Vice President

Section 2. In the absence of the President, or in case of his inability to act, the Vice President in whose region the meeting is being held shall perform the duties of that office.

ARTICLE III Duties of the Secretary‐Treasurer

Section 3. The Secretary‐Treasurer shall conduct all correspondence of the club, keep all the minutes of meetings, and shall be the custodian of all monies, books, papers, and other records belonging to the club. Section 4. The Secretary‐Treasurer shall keep such books as are necessary in which shall be entered the amounts of money received and disbursed by the Secretary‐Treasurer and a complete list of the names and addresses of all club members and the dates of their election to membership. Section 5. The Secretary‐Treasurer shall prepare an annual report to be presented at the annual meeting, giving an itemized account of all receipts and expenditures for the current year, together with any suggestions and recommendations for the future welfare of the club. This financial report shall include an accrual based profit and loss statement and a balance sheet. This report shall be published in the Club bulletin following the annual meeting. A second financial report reflecting the current financial status of the club shall be published in the July bulletin. Section 6. On the first Monday in July (holiday being excepted) of each election year, the secretary shall mail to the last known address of each member in good standing, a printed ballot. The ballot shall designate the offices to be filled (but will give no names or prospective candidates) with lines on which names of candidates may be written, allowing each member to

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express his/her preference for officers. The ballot should provide proper space for the member casting the vote to sign and date the ballot. The ballot should also designate the address of the Election Commissioner and note the fact that the ballot must be received by the Election Commissioner not later than (NLT) 30 July for the vote to be counted. The ballot should also provide space for the member casting the vote to agree to serve or note that they will not serve if elected. No member may be elected who did not cast a properly prepared ballot within the proper time frame. No ballot shall be counted that is not properly completed, dated and signed by the member casting the vote. Section 7. The two persons for each office (or more in case of ties) receiving the largest number of votes shall be the candidates for that office, and upon permission from the persons nominated, the Secretary shall on or before August 15, prepare and mail printed ballot to all members in good standing. This ballot should have the names and addresses printed clearly on the ballot and at the beginning of each line where the name is printed, a space should be indicated in which the voting mark may be placed. All ballots should contain voting instructions, a place for the member voting signature and date (any ballot that is not signed or dated will not be counted) and the address of the Election Commissioner to return the ballot. The ballot must be returned to the Election Commissioner postmarked not later than (NLT) September 1 (holiday being excepted). The ballot should contain full instructions as to the manner of marking it, and designate the territory or district from which directors are eligible. No member shall run for more than one office on the ballot. Section 8. Any Remuneration of the Secretary‐Treasurer for services rendered shall be determined by the Board of Directors. The Secretary/Treasurer shall be bonded for a minimum amount of $5000.00 and it shall be the responsibility of the Secretary/Treasurer to assure that the bond is in place at all times during his/her term of office. The fee for the bond shall be paid by the N.M.C.

ARTICLE IV Duties of the Board of Directors

Section 9. The Board of Directors shall have general supervision and control of all club affairs, promote the annual show, and in intervals between meetings shall have full authority to take action on any and all matters not in conflict with this constitution and bylaws, as may be deemed for the best interest of the club. Action taken by the Board of Directors between the Annual Meetings that concern expenditures of club funds not approved by a previous membership action shall be approved by those present at the following Annual Meeting. All Board of Director members are required to vote on matters concerning the Board. Failure to do so may result in their losing the position they hold on the Board. They may be replaced for failure to vote on Board matters by a two‐thirds majority vote in favor of same by the entire Board of Directors. If they are replaced, a new member will be appointed by the President to replace them. All votes cast by Board members at the Board of Directors meeting, or any other matters that concern the Board, shall be published in our club bulletin. Any decision made by the Board will require a two‐thirds vote by Board members in attendance at the Annual Meet, unless otherwise stated in any other part of the Constitution or Bylaws. Proxy votes are considered in attendance as long as written, dated and signed proxy is given to the highest‐ranking officer in attendance before the Board Meeting begins. All other board decisions requiring a vote, unless otherwise stated in another part of the Constitution or Bylaws.

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ARTICLE V Duties of the District Director

Section 10. Promote the welfare of the club towards all members within the district. Will approve all district meets. A District Director will not be eligible to judge a district meet, as where in that District Director has the authority to approve that district's meet. Will assist show secretaries in matters concerning the proper conducting of all NMC sponsored meets within their districts. (E.g., making applications for certificates; informing the NMC Secretary of list of certificate winners; informing show secretaries of NMC rules; assisting in all other matters that need to be resolved.) Assist the newly elected District Director. Perform all other duties as may be necessary.

ARTICLE VI Duties of the Bulletin Editor

Section11. (a) At the annual Board of Directors meeting of the National Modena Club, the Bulletin Editor

shall submit the budget for the club bulletin. The budget shall contain the estimated printing and postage expenses for the calendar year. The budget must be approved by a 2/3‐majority vote of the Board of Directors present at the annual meeting. Any bulletin expenses over the approved budget must be approved by a 2/3‐majority vote of the Board of Directors. The Bulletin Editor is not a member of the executive board and does not have a vote.

(b) If the budget submitted by the Bulletin Editor is not approved by a 2/3‐majority vote of the Board of Directors, it is the responsibility of the Board of Directors to determine an appropriate budget based on the current financial status of the NMC.

(c) The Bulletin Editor is responsible for producing a quality newsletter to promote the "Bird of Curves" and to ensure that the National Modena Club bulletin contains helpful and interesting information that will assist and further the development and popularity of the breed. The Bulletin Editor retains the right to reject articles that are not in the best interest of the National Modena Club, and will refer these articles to the NMC President for final disposition.

(d) The Bulletin Editor will also serve as the Yearbook Coordinator. Every two years, the NMC will publish a yearbook based on membership support under the direction and financial approval of the Board of Directors.

ARTICLE VII Duties of the Election Commissioner

Section 12. Within ten days after closing date for voting, July 30, or the receipt of nomination ballots, the Election Commissioner shall count the ballots returned to him and promptly announce the names of candidates for each office, and the number of votes received. Section 13. Within ten days after closing date from the receipt of election ballots, Sept.1, the Election Commissioner shall count all ballots returned to him and immediately furnish the President and Secretary with a report of the results as shown on the face of the returns. Section 14. No votes shall be counted except those on official ballots properly marked and signed by the voting member. No change may be made on the ballot once cast and no ballot shall be counted that is altered or changed in any way. Section 15. (a) After counting the nomination and election ballots, the Election Commissioner shall carefully

preserve and deliver them either personally or by registered mail, to the President within 30

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days after closing date for his verification. The official results of the election, after verification by the President, shall be forwarded to the Secretary‐Treasurer for publication in the next bulletin.

(b) The Election Commissioner shall conduct a special election for President when the President elect is unable to assume office. The election process will commence within 15 days of notice from the President to conduct a special election. The closing date for receipt of votes will be 30 days after ballots have been mailed to the membership. The Election Commissioner shall count all ballots within 10 days of closing and immediately provide the President and Secretary with a report of the certified election results. The Election Commissioner will forward all ballots to the President, in person or by registered mail, for record purposes.

(c) The N.M.C. ballot destruction date shall be three years from the closing date of an election. Ballots shall be retained by the Secretary/Treasurer for a three year period. After this period, and if no issues concerning the election are pending, the ballots may be destroyed.

Duties of the Constitution and Bylaws Committee The Constitution and Bylaws Committee shall review all proposed changes submitted by any member that will affect the Constitution or Bylaws or Articles of Incorporation of the N.M.C. prior to the change being voted on. The Committee will report at the Annual Meet or before any problems in the wording of the proposed change that will adversely affect another section of the Constitution/Bylaws or Articles of Incorporation of the N.M.C. It is not the duty of the committee to make comment on the actual merit of any proposed change but rather report any adverse affect on wording elsewhere in the N.M.C. Constitution/Bylaws or Article of Incorporation. When possible, the chairperson of this committee may contact the member making the proposed change before the Annual Meet and advise the member to amend his proposed change. The Committee is unable to give final approval or disapproval of any proposed change but rather to advise and recommend.

ARTICLE VIII Duties of the Publicity Director

Section 16. The Publicity Director(s) committee shall be responsible for providing publicity on Modenas, by collecting information and articles of interest to Modena Breeders. This publicity shall be forwarded to pigeon magazines and to the NMC Bulletins. The Publicity Director(s) shall assist the Bulletin Editor in securing articles, pictures, etc., for NMC yearbooks as well as Modena specials of magazines.

ARTICLE IX Duties of the Standard Revision Committee

Section 17. (a) The Standard Revision Committee shall have charge of all matters pertaining to the

proposed changes or revisions in the club standard. It shall be charged with the responsibility of editing all text matter and illustrations and arrangement of technical form and expression. It is the intent of this section that all members be encouraged to submit suggestions and recommendations for any desired change in the Standard that we believe will be for the welfare and advancement of the varieties in which they are interested and ultimate breed improvement.

(b) The committee shall carefully consider all proposals and report, through the chairman to the members at the next annual meeting. Any proposal rejected by the majority of the Standard Revision Committee will terminate in the Standard Revision Committee. Any

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proposals approved by the majority of the Standard Revision Committee must be submitted by the SRC Chairman to the Secretary to be published in the bulletin (90) ninety days before the annual meeting. After discussion at the annual meeting a majority vote of approval will require a ballot to be sent to the general membership for approval. This ballot will be returned to the Election Commissioner reporting the voting outcome in the bulletin.

ARTICLE X Section 18. The Certificate Chairman will have stewardship of the NMC Certificate System and be accountable to the NMC President in the administration of the Certificate System. The Certificate System records are public and available to the membership. No part of the certificate records is considered confidential to NMC members in good standing. A. CERTIFICATE SYSTEM 1. Challenge Certificate Shows

a. Challenge Certificates may be awarded at the Annual NMC Meet, three NMC Regional Meets, all NMC District Meets, and three NMC sponsored Young Bird Meets. 1) Challenge Certificate will be awarded at the Annual Meet, three NMC Regional

Meets, all NMC District Meets according to the guidelines in 2.a & b. 2) Challenge Certificates will be awarded at the NMC sponsored Young Bird Meets

according to the guidelines in 2.c. 2. Challenge Certificates

a. Challenge Certificates will be awarded to the "best of color" or section (i.e., Best NCC) when the following conditions are meet. 1) The Modena must wear a seamless band of correct size; one band only. 2) There must be competition, i.e., more than one exhibitor in each class (YH, YC, OH,

and OC). All four classes must be represented. 3) At least three exhibitors must be showing in the color or section. 4) The judge must believe that the quality of the winning exhibit justifies awarding a

Certificate. b. Challenge Certificates must be awarded to the following in both Gazzi and Schietti: Best

Old Cock, Best Old Hen, Best Young Cock, Best Young Hen (i.e. Best Old Gazzi Cock, etc.) 1) A Challenge Certificate must be awarded to the Reserve Gazzi and Reserve Schietti. 2) If one of the above awards is won by a bird that is not "best of color", and a

Challenge Certificate was not awarded to the color class due to insufficient competition, the judge may award a Challenge certificate to the respective "best of color".

c. At the three NMC sponsored young bird meets per year. If the total entries are 200 birds or greater, four to six challenge certificates will be awarded, depending on the placement of the birds, challenge certificates will be awarded for Best Young Gazzi Cock, Best Young Gazzi Hen, Reserve Gazzi, Best Young Schietti Cock, Best Young Schietti Hen and Reserve Schietti. At the three NMC sponsored young bird meets per year. If the entries are 175 birds or greater, four challenge certificates will be awarded. Best Young Gazzi Cock, Best Young Gazzi Hen, Best Young Schietti Cock, Best Young Schietti Hen.

At the three NMC sponsored young bird meets per year. If the entries are 150 birds or greater, two challenge certificates will be awarded. Best Young Gazzi and Best Young Schietti. No challenge certificates will be awarded if entries are below 150 birds.

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No challenge certificates will be awarded for color classes at these young bird shows. The three annual NMC sponsored Young Bird shows will consist of one show per region; defined as :

The Eastern Region ‐ Districts 1, 2, & 8. The Central Region ‐ Districts 3, 4, & 5. The Western Region ‐ Districts 6, & 7.

2) The show will be awarded (placed) by the Vice President and District Directors, collectively in their respective regions.

3) The NMC sponsored young bird shows will be held in October thru December. They must not conflict with any District or Regional shws in their Gepgraphic area.

d) No more than one Challenge Certificate shall be awarded to a bird at any individual show.

e) The District Director of each approved show will supply the Certificate Chairman with the completed application for Challenge Certificates. The application shall include the following information: Color, Age, Sex, Complete Band Number (example: NPA 93 NM 320V), Owner, Breeder, Number of birds competing in that color or other qualifying remarks (example: Best Young Gazzi Cock). The judge must sign to application for each bird on the application.

f) Challenge Certificates will be mailed to the exhibitors of winning birds when the Certificate Chairman receives the applications from the District Directors.

g) If a Challenge Certificate is lost or destroyed, the Certificate Chairman will issue a new Certificate when appropriate information is provided and conformed by records.

h) At all NMC meets we recognize a “Parade of Colors” when picking Best Schietti & Best Gazzi. This will consist of placing in order the top ten best of color winners in both Scgietti & Gazzi. Any bird that has not won a certificate in its color class that places ahead of a certificate winning bird in the “Parade of Colors” will be eligible for a certificate. 1. Certificates for birds in the “Parade of Colors” will only be awarded at NMC meets that have a minimum of 250 Modenas. 2. Certificates for birds in the “Parade of Colors” will only be awarded if there are a minimum of 100 Gazzi or 100 Schiettis.

3. Champion Certificates a. Champion Certificates will be awarded when the following requirements are met:

1) Application by the owner or breeder to the NMC Certificate Chairman, acceptance of such application by the Chairman.

2) Evidence must be submitted that the bird in question has won at least three Challenge Certificates under three different judges. One of the Challenge Certificates must have been won as an old bird.

b. Champion Certificates will be suitable for framing and will list qualifying Challenge Certificate wins.

4. Reports a. The Certificate Chairman will supply Challenge Certificate applications to each District

Director. b. The District Directors will send the completed application to the Certificate Chairman

upon completion of the show. c. The Certificate Chairman shall provide the Bulletin Editor with a report of the Challenge

Certificates awarded and Champion Certificates awarded. The information will be

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published in the NMC bulletin. d. The Certificate Chairman shall be financial responsible for the Certificate system during

the calendar year. He may submit a financial report to the President for reimbursement approval. Upon approval by the NMC President, the NMC shall reimburse the Certificate Chairman for money dispersed.

5. Certificate Chairman a. The Certificate Chairman shall be appointed by the NMC President and shall serve until a

new Certificate Chairman is appointed. b. Shall be responsible for the administration of the Certificate system. c. Shall maintain accurate records that are available for inspection. d. The NMC President will resolve any dispute within the system.

B. SHOW RULES TO BE FOLLOWED AT ALL DISTRICT OR REGIONAL MEETS: 1. Birds must wear seamless band of correct size (1only). No split bands. 2. Classes should be judged as follows: YH, YC, OH, & OC, in that order. 3. All birds must have bands checked before and after judging. 4. The judge must be a qualified person that has been accepted by the District Director of the

NMC. 5. No one will be allowed to talk to a judge while he is judging any class or classes. All

questions in regard to placing, etc., are to be asked after all judging is completed. Anyone breaking this rule is subject to having all his or her entries disqualified by the Show Superintendent. Complaints will go to the Show Superintendent and will be discussed and will be discussed in an area far enough away from the judging as not to disrupt the Judge or the Show for other members. The complaint should be handled in a proper manner. Any complaint to the will not be allowed in any manner other than through the Show Superintendent. Anyone offering such complaint to the Judge will face disqualification of his or her entire show entry by the Show Superintendent.

6. Judge's decisions are final. A protest on a judge's decision can be made to the Show Superintendent under the following condition only: 1) The first or second place bird in a class has an obvious disqualifying fault as described in the NMC standard.2) The first or second place bird in a class is the subject of faking, i.e. artificial coloring on the feather or any feather replacement. 3) The first or second place bird of a class has a split or unauthorized band. Protest on judge's decisions will not be allowed for any other reasons. A protest fee of $10.00 will be paid to the host club via the Show Superintendent. If the protest is upheld, the protest fee shall be refunded. The protest must be made to the Show Superintendent before the judging of Specials. Once the judge has started judging Specials, no protest may be initiated. The Show Superintendent will investigate the protest with any two NMC members in good standing. If this panel of three unanimously determine that the protest is legitimate, the Show Superintendent will consult the judge and advise him of the protest. The judge will then have the opportunity to reevaluate the Modena in question and will make the final decision. Once the judge's reevaluation has taken place, the judge's decision will be final. At no time will the protesting exhibitor speak to the judge. All communications to the judge in regard to the protest will be the Show Superintendent. Any violation of this will result in the disqualification of the entire show entry of the violator by the Show Superintendent.

7. A correct and accurate account of placement of birds must be kept and available to all that show, upon request.

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8. All coop tags are to be made on each bird with color, sex, class, and band number. 9. Birds withdrawn from the show before the completion of judging will forfeit all winnings

unless approved by the Show Superintendent; and the exhibitor will be subject to a three‐year band of all NMC shows.

10. Keep a steward on hand to keep aisles clear so birds can be transported to and from the judging area. The immediate judging area must be kept clear of all spectators.

11. Anyone identifying his bird in the presents of a judge gives the judges the right to disqualify the bird. Under this rule any exhibitor may request a disqualification.

12. The word CHAMPION is not to be used on trophies or specials. Trophies should read BEST MODENA, and NMC should be put on all trophies.

13. Rules 1,2,5,6,and 11 are to be sent out with specials for the show. 14. Awards at all NMC meets should be as follows:

Best Gazzi Best Modena Best Schietti Reserve Gazzi Best Old Modena Reserve Schietti Best Young Gazzi Best Young Modena Best Young Schietti Best Old Gazzi Best Old Schietti Best Young Gazzi Hen Best Young Schietti Hen Best Young Gazzi Cock Best Young Schietti Cock Best Old Gazzi Hen Best Old Schietti Hen Best Old Gazzi Cock Best Old Schietti Cock

15. No birds will be allowed to leave the showroom until the Show Secretary has closed the show. The only exception to this being if the bird is sick or the owner has illness in his family or themselves ill. Then the Show Secretary must give permission to allow the bird to leave and also must personally check out each and every bird for that person. Anyone not following this rule will have their entire entry disqualified and the show record will show these birds disqualified. The board may also have the right to not allow this person entry to any NMC show for a three‐year period, with two‐thirds vote of the board.

16. The NMC to officially recognize the 10' wide by 15" high banner featuring the NMC approved illustrated standard drawings as a visual aid in the judging of Modenas at all NMC sanctioned shows.

C. JUDGE'S QUALIFICATIONS 1. Judges for the NMC Annual Meet shall be deemed qualified by virtue of being elected by the

membership in accordance with the Constitution and Bylaws. a. Judges for the Annual Meet must have judged at least three NMC meets.

2. All other judges for all District Meets and Regional Meets shall meet the following qualifications:

a. Must be a current member of the NMC. b. Must be an active breeder and exhibitor of Modenas. c. Have the proper knowledge of the standard and color classifications to recognize

standard bred Modenas. 3. Proposed judges selected by the host club shall submit for approval, the name of the

selected judge to the District Director in whose district the meet is being held, for that Director's approval.

4. At all NMC sponsored meets, including the annual event, the district director, in concert with the show secretary and any other officers and directors present, may use the assigned or elected judges, as they decide, in order to equalize the number of birds each judge judges.

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In most instances, and upon the gazzi judge completing his assignment, the gazzi judge may assist the schietti judge to complete the overall task of judging. In the case of the annual event, consideration may be given to hiring a third judge should the number of entries warrant. A third judge would entail the NMC paying his or her travel expenses and lodging.

D. MASTER BREEDER QUALIFICATIONS 1. All nominees shall be members of the NMC for a period of not less than 10 years prior to the

year in which the applicant is being presented. 2. Nomination forms shall be filled out completely, printed or typewritten. The person doing

the nomination should supply all the necessary information. Nominations may come from any NMC member including the person nominated. Committee members should feel free to respond to the person submitting the nomination for additional information, plus any other member of the NMC that they feel information is required from.

3. List only wins which have occurred at NMC District, Regional or Annual Meets. The word 'wins' would mean Best of Color (with three (3) or more exhibitors in that color class), Best Young or Old Gazzi or Schietti, and Best Modena. Winning at our meets is a very important consideration for Master Breeder, but the committee should also keep in mind the Fancier's ability to improve and create a lineage of Modenas. Some Fanciers have done more in improving and supplying birds to Fanciers, and those Fanciers in turn have done the winning at the shows, forgetting all about the True Breeder. A Master Breeder is thus a creator as well as an exhibitor.

4. Show record forms shall list at least 10 years beginning with the earliest year submitted. Years shall be listed in chronological order. Consideration should be given to the breeder having serious illness problems in his loft or with himself and/or a theft problem in his loft.

5. All wins listed shall be upon birds, which were bred by the nominee. The birds may have been exhibited by another breeder, who will submit to the committee, if needed, written documentation that the nominee is the breeder.

6. All nominations must be submitted on official nomination forms. These forms can be obtained upon written request to the Secretary‐Treasurer of the NMC. These forms shall be filled out completely in detail, signed and forwarded to the Chairman of the Master Breeder Committee no later than August 15th of the year in which the nominee is being presented.

7. The Master Breeder Committee members shall be made up of all living Master Breeders of the NMC who are members of the NMC. The President shall appoint a Chairman from these eligible members. The person nominating an eligible nominee shall forward the official form for Master Breeder to the Chairman of this committee by August 15th, who shall then forward copies to all members of his committee. Those committee members, after checking the nomination forms, vote Yes or No, sign it and return it to the Chairman by October 15th. A vote of two‐thirds majority of those voting is needed for approval. The results shall then be sent to the President by December 1st. All disagreements should be one(s) of valid reasoning, all personal feeling being eliminated. All other sections for Master Breeder shall remain the same as stated in the Bylaws.

8. Awards shall be presented at the Annual Meeting. 9. The number of awards to be presented at the Annual Meeting. 10. The number to be presented each year will be decided by the committee. E. HALL OF FAME QUALIFICATIONS 1. Must be a member in good standing of the N.M.C. for ten years or more 2. Has inspired both new and old members of the N.M.C. by giving freely of his/her knowledge

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of breeding Modenas. 3. Should have served as an officer of the N.M.C. and shown he/she would freely offer his/her time to our club and breed. 4. Should be active at shows at least in his/her district with help in judging and/or book work and setup and tear down of show, if possible. 5. Should be an inspiration to fellow breeders through loyalty to his club and good sportsmanship. 6. Should have been helpful to both new and old members. 7. Nominations shall be typewritten or printed and shall list all information needed by the committee to form a decision. 8. The Hall of Fame Committee members shall be made up of all living hall of Fame members of the N.M.C. who are members of the NMC. The President will appoint a Chairman from those eligible members. The person nominating an eligible nominee shall forward the nomination letter to the Chairman of the committee by August 15, who shall then forward copies to all members of the committee. These committee members, after checking the nomination paperwork will vote Yes or No, sign it and return to the Chairman by October 15. A vote of two‐thirds majority of those voting is needed for approval. The results will then be sent to the President by December 1st. All disagreements should be of valid reasoning, all personal feelings being eliminated. All other sections of Hall of fame members shall remain the same as stated in the Bylaws. 9. Awards shall be presented at the Annual Meeting. 10. The number to be presented each year will be decided by the committee. F. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE NMC JUNIOR ACHIEVMENT AWARD 1. You must have maintained an active membership in the NMC for the past (3) three years.

Exception would be made for a junior who enters the hobby at an older age and is unable to attain the time requirement before the age of (18) eighteen. In such case, documentation by an NMC officer or director must be submitted to the Junior Committee of the applicant's achievements to promote the Modena hobby.

2. Each applicant must complete at least one of the following: a. Must have earned a total of (20) twenty entries in NMC sponsored shows in this time

period. All birds entered must be bred and owned by the junior member. b. Must have won Best Gazzi or Best Schietti in junior competition in at least one NMC

show. c. In the event of lack of junior competition, must be approved by the NMC District Director

as a breeder of competitive Modenas. 3. The applicant must prepare an article for the NMC bulletin on such topics as pigeon disease,

loft management, local pigeon shows or their own pigeon activities or interview an NMC Master Breeder and prepare an article for the NMC Publicity Director.

4. You must promote the Modena Hobby in at least (2) two of the following ways: a. Give an oral presentation or pigeon display at a group or organization (school, Scouting,

4H, etc.) b. Design or build a Modena shipping crate for display at an NMC show or provide a photo

for the bulletin. c. Recruit at least (2) two new members for the NMC. d. Attend at least (2) two NMC shows. e. Be prepared to help in the work of putting on an NMC show such as set up, maintenance

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or tear down. f. Provide the NMC Secretary with a photo display of Modena breeder's lofts and birds. g. Sketch the floor plan, nesting arrangement, perches, ventilation, feeders, water

dispensers, etc. of a Modena Loft. ARTICLE XI

Order of Business Section 19. Unless otherwise provided for by a two‐thirds vote of the Club, the order of business at the annual meeting will be as follows:

1. Call meeting to order 2. Roll call of officers 3. Minutes of last meeting 4. President's report 5. Secretary's report 6. Treasurer's report 7. Report of Standing Committees

a. Standard Revision Committee b. Certificate Chairman c. Master Breeder / Hall of Fame Committee d. Annual Meet Futurity Committee e. Publicity Director f. Election Commissioner g. Constitution and By‐Law Committee

8. Unfinished Business 9. Installation of Officers 10. New Business 11. Discussion 12. Election of Election Commissioner 13. Adjourning of Meeting

Section 20. The Law of Common Courtesy shall be the guide of this club and the manner in which the annual meeting will be handled, subject to Constitution and Bylaws, and to such other official rules as may be adopted by the National Modena Club. Section 21. The Constitution and Bylaws of the NMC may only be amended by a majority vote of the general membership. Proposed changes by members must be presented to the Secretary and published in the bulletin, (90) ninety days in advance of the Annual meeting. Each proposed change will be read, discussed and voted on by the members in attendance at the annual meeting. The outcome of that vote will be placed on a ballot as a recommendation by the members in attendance at the annual meeting. All proposed changes will be voted on by the general membership in the form of a ballot sent by the Secretary. This ballot will be sent to all members in good standing on the First day of March of that calendar year, and may or may not be sent with the club bulletin. The ballot will have voting instructions and state that the ballot must be completed, signed and returned to the Election Commissioner so he will receive it on or before the 1st day of April of that calendar year. The Election Commissioner will report the outcome in the next scheduled bulletin. A majority vote in favor will result in the adoption of the proposal.

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ARTICLE XII Sportsmanship Guidelines

Section 22. Sportsmanship Guidelines: 1) Sportsmanship Conduct Violations

a. Any member engaged in badgering, chastising, or rude questioning directed at the judge at any time, before, during, or after the judging.

b. Any member the verbally or physically attacks another NMC member at any NMC meet.

c. Any member that pulls his/her entries from the show prior to the authorized release time without permission from the Show Superintendent.

d. Guilty of "faking" or "cheating". e. Any member Handling and /or disturbing another exhibitor's birds without

permission. f. Any member creating a disturbance on NMC show premises before, during, or after

the show. g. Any member identifying his/her bird in the presence of the judge. h. Any member in violation of NMC or other published show rules. i. Any member caught stealing pigeons or personal property of another

exhibitor/breeder, in or out of the showroom. j. Any member that distributes degrading memos about NMC officers and/or fellow

members, or sends hate mail to any NMC member. k. Any member found guilty of fraudulent practices, or whose conduct impairs the

welfare of the NMC. 2. Penalties for Sportsmanship Conduct Violations

Penalties for Sportsmanship Conduct Violations will be the decision of the Board of Directors. Depending on the severity and frequency of the violation, the Board of Directors may take one of the following actions. The NMC Board of Directors will act based on a two‐thirds vote of the entire Executive Board. Penalty Option: a. No action. b. Letter of warning.

b.1. After receiving a letter of warning, a repeat violation will receive a greater penalty

c. One‐year suspension from exhibiting at NMC meets. d. Three‐year suspension from exhibiting at NMC meets. e. Five‐year suspension from exhibiting at NMC meets. f. Lifetime expulsion as a member of the NMC. In addition: Any member that is serving a suspension will not be permitted to hold an NMC office, receive an NMC appointment, or serve as an NMC judge.

3. Procedure to receive complaints of "Unsportsmanlike Conduct". a. Any NMC member in good standing who has witnessed a sportsmanlike conduct

violation as outlined will report the violation to the Show Superintendent. The member reporting the complaint should do so in written form. If done at the show room, the complaint should be given to the Show Superintendent in writing dated and signed by the member filing the complaint. If done after the show is over, the complaint should be sent in written form within 15 days of the date the show took

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place, in complete detail and signed via certified mail to the Show Superintendent. The Show Superintendent will investigate the complaint and report his/her findings to the District Director of the geographic area in which the complaint was filed via certified mail within 10 days of his/her receiving the complaint.. The District Director will upon receipt of the complaint notify the N.M.C. President via certified mail that the complaint has been filed and send a copy of the complaint with the notification within 5 days of his/her receiving the complaint.

b. The District Director will investigate the charges, which include written statements from any witness. This procedure should be completed within 30 days from the date he/she receives the complaint. The Director will then forward the complaint, plus all information in regard to the complaint (witness statement, evidence, etc.) to the accused via certified mail with written instructions to answer the complaint within 30 days from the date received. The accused should then answer the complaint via certified mail in written form, sent to the Director within the 30‐day period. The accused must answer within 30 days or his/her answer to the complaint will not be accepted. Once the accused has answered the complaint, or failed to do so with in the 30 day period, the Director should forward to the entire Board of Directors, via certified mail, a copy of the complaint, witness statements, evidence, answer from the accused, etc. Once all Board members have received all the needed information, via certified mail, the N.M.C. President will call for a vote from the Board members. The vote will be cast via ballot provided by the President. No votes shall be cast in any other manner (internet, telephone, etc.). The ballot must be returned to the President within 15 days from the date received by the Board members via certified mail. Each ballot will give a yes or no answer to the punishment. Should a Board member fail to vote, his/her vote will be counted as a yes vote to the punishment the majority ruled on. The Board and all others involved should strive to assure that the information in regard to the complaint is shared only with those on a need to know basis. The Ballot will provide a space for the Board member to sign and date it.

c. The Board of Directors will administer disciplinary action with a two‐thirds vote in favor of it by the entire Board. The President will notify, via certified mail, the accused of the outcome of the vote of the Board of Directors within 10 days of his/her receiving the ballots.

4. Unsportsmanlike Conduct Outside the Showroom: a. Any member in good standing may report a sportsmanlike conduct violation

directly to his/her District Director. Should the complaint be filed against his/her Director he/she may skip the process of filing through the Director and forward the complaint directly to the President. The President will then follow the steps the Director should normally follow.

b. The same steps outlined for complaints of violations in the showroom will be followed. If at all possible, complaints in regard to Unsportsmanlike Conduct should be handled via certified mail and not at the annual meeting.

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ARTICLE XIII Financial

Section 23. Policy on Disbursement of Funds for Service Rendered and Reimbursement for Expenses

1. Payment for Services Rendered: All services rendered on behalf of the National Modena Club by elected and appointed officers, chairmen, committees and individuals are voluntary and are not compensated monetarily from NMC funds. The NMC will not be held responsible for cost incurred for services rendered unless prior approval has been obtained from the NMC President and both NMC Vice‐Presidents collectively. If payment for "services rendered" is being considered by the NMC President, the NMC President will confer with the Eastern and Western Vice‐Presidents and be in unanimous agreement prior to payment. The final decision for payment approval of "services rendered" will rest with this body of three officers. If one of the aforementioned NMC offices is not occupied, the decision will be deferred to the NMC Board of Directors and will require a 2/3 vote of approval. Any such payment for "services rendered" will be included in the published secretary's financial report.

2. Expense Reimbursement Elected and appointed officers, chairmen, committees, and individuals should submit "request for reimbursement" for supplies, materials, and postage required in performing NMC related duties and assignments. Requests for reimbursement should include all applicable receipts. All such requests for reimbursement will require approval from the NMC President, and such expense reimbursements will be included in the published secretary's financial report.

Section 24. E‐Bulletin: Foreign Members who subscribe to the NMC E‐Bulletin, via the NMC web‐site, for the

entire calendar year will pay the normal membership rate, not the modified rate charged due to the additional postage costs.

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Futurity Policy

THE FUTURITY The NMC will sponsor an annual futurity to be held in conjunction with the Regional meets of the NMC (i.e. Eastern, Midwest and Western) Each meet will supply that Regions judge or have a different judge if that Region prefers. THE ENTRIES The entries will be nominated by January 21st of that current year. The breeder must nominate their own band series with numbers given to the Regional Futurity Administrator for that year. COST The breeder will nominate their bands at $5.00 per band number. There will be a minimum of 5 bands required per nominator. There will be no maximum limit per breeder. REGIONAL FUTURITY ADMINISTRATORS Each Region shall have one Administrator to manage the program. Their responsibilities include record keeping, distribution of funds and organization of the Futurity in their respective regions. Each Regions Futurity Administrators will be appointed by the NMC President. DISTRIBUTION OF AWARDS The Futurities will have separate funds for each region and monies will be awarded based on participation by that regions breeders. Each Regions will pay out 75% of funds collected as illustrated. Best yg Schietti Cock Best yg Schietti Hen 1st 12% 1st 12% 2nd 8% 2nd 8% 3rd 5% 3rd 5% Best yg Gazzi Cock Best yg Gazzi Hen 1st 12% 1st 12% 2nd 8% 2nd 8% 3rd 5% 3rd 5% Each Region will pay 15% of the total monies collected back to the National Modena Club for club support. Each Region will pay 5% to the overall regional winner to help as a supplemental payment so that the bird can be brought to the Annual Meet to compete for the National Best Futurity Winner. The National Best Futurity winner will receive a plaque and the balance of the 5% total accumulation from all three regions.


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Standard of Perfection

FORWARD: The primary purpose of any standard is to guide the breeder in his quest to produce uniform specimens that most nearly resemble the ideal. It follows then that this standard must also be the guide for the men chosen to judge our shows, and consistent evaluation in all sections of our scale of points is our goal. Periodic revision of our standard is a healthy sign of advancement and this committee has endeavored to clarify, especially in the color descriptions, the standard wording. We have included a glossary of common terms, some of genetic importance, for reference. We hope to impress in the minds of all members that the Modena is a balanced bird with many equally important sections; that we should recognize and search for desirable traits and not be overly concerned with minor faults; that in the evaluation of each bird, the judge must adhere to the scale of points regardless of personal preference.

SCALE OF POINTS Shape of body………………………………………….. 20 Station……………………………………………..……… 20 Head, Neck and Eye……………………………..…. 20 Color and Markings…………………………..……. 20 Legs……………………………………………………..….10 Condition……………………………………………..…. 10

Total………………………………………………………..100 SIZE: Using a given figure of nine and one-half inches as the ideal height, to be broken down as follows; The ideal length of the neck shall be three inches from the top of the skull to the low point at the back. The body profile shall be four and one-half inches from the body. These measurements are to be considered the ideal and should be used as such in all judging. Overall balance shall be more important than the exact physical dimensions. BAND SIZE: N.M.C. bands shall be .340” inside diameter and ¼” height. SHAPE: Chest broad, round and prominent, back wide at the shoulders, short and well rounded, not flattened, body to be deep, short, broad and cobby with rump broad enough to support the wings. The shape shall be well rounded in a graceful curve when viewed from any angle. The legs to be located in the direct center of the profile. STATION: Proud and erect, with head held high, though not strained or stretched as from fright. Eye and wing juncture with body shall be on a perpendicular line. The tail to be curved upwards at an angle that would be level at the bird’s neck at approximately one-half the distance from the low point of the back t the top of the skull, or approximately one and one-half inches. The flights to rest as flat as possible on the tail.


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HEAD: Shall be of medium length, approximately two and one-half inches from front to back on a level line of the eye and approximately one and one-half inches wide. Top of skull to be well rounded. Curve of head shall be graceful from beck to neck. BEAK: The beak shall be short and broad, approximately five-eighths of an inch from the feather line above the wattle to the tip of the beak. Dark colored birds to have dark horn beaks, light colored birds to have flesh colored beaks. Both types to be free of any discoloration. The wattles shall be small of fine texture. Recessive Red to have light horn beaks. EYE: To be very bright and prominent; iris shading from orange to orange red with plenty of luster. Whites to have either "bull" colored or orange eyes. Eye to be approximately seven-eighths inches from top of skull to the center of the eye. CERE: To be fine and even in texture, with color shading to blend in with the color of the bird so as to be as inconspicuous as possible. Ceres in whites to light red. NECK: Of medium length or approximately three inches from the low point of the back to the top of the skull. It shall graduate in fullness from top to chest. No distinct gullet, but not pinched at the throat. Neck shall be tilted slightly back with no trace of neck shaking or over styling. The "stout bull-neck" is most desirable. WINGS: Short, deep, tightly folded, carried well cocked up. Wing butts shall blend smoothly with the chest, with the tips lying upon the tail. Flight feathers to be short and broad. Covert feathers to meet on the back so there is no hole or open back showing. KEEL: Shall be as deep as possible, fairly short and curved with the contour of the body from front to back. TAIL: Very short and broad webbed. To be folded tightly. Tail to be curved in a graceful curve. Tip to be approximately one and one-half inches above the low point of the back. Tail shall be approximately one-quarter inch longer than the wing flights. LEGS AND FEET: The legs to be approximately two inches in length and very straight. The legs, feet and toes to be bright red and free of any feathering, feathers down to band permissible. The toes to be fine texture and well spread out. Dark horn colored nails to be on dark colored birds and light flesh colored nails on light colored birds. Legs to be wide apart as possible to keep the bird in proportion. FEATHER COLOR: Color in all classes is to be very rich, lustrous and pure with much sheen. All self-colored bird is to be evenly colored throughout. Where two or more colors are present on the same feather, these colors should be in sharp contrast to each other. CONDITION: Feathers to be medium hard and smooth. Body to be well filled in with firm flesh.

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Official Standard Drawing


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Official Standard Drawing (front view / top view)


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National Judges Reports

Judging the Schietti’s at the Salt Lake City National by David Jackson

It was an honor to judge at this national in beautiful

Salt Lake City. Although numbers were down, there

were some very good quality modenas there. Here are

some comments on a few of the colors.

Blacks: The young hen was a very nice bird. She went

on to be best of color and best young schietti hen. The

old hen was very nice and may have beaten the young

hen on another day. She was second in the

lineup. The young cock was also very good. He was

third in the line up. Fourth in the lineup was the old

cock. This was a nice bird although he was a little

coarse from being older. Overall, in this group of

blacks, there were a lot of drooped eyes and bad color.

Bronze Tri: The young cock was best of color, best

young schietti cock, and best young schietti. This was

a very nice bird with good color. Although there were

some color issues with a lot of black in the wing

shields, this was overall a very nice group of birds.

Blue: The young hen won best of color. This was a

very typey, good colored bird. Most of the blue’s had

narrow bad colored bars. Many of them also had

white on the underside. Brown: A young hen was best

of color. She was a very nice bird with great color.

Argents: The red’s were very good. There has been a

lot of improvement of late and they are a good group

of birds. I believe the young cock was best of color.

There was an excellent yellow argent that was best of

color.

Lavender: A good group of birds with best of color

going to an old cock. There were also a couple of very

good old hens. Mags: Overall, this was a very nice

display of birds with the best of color going to an old

cock. This group also had a very nice young hen.

Mealy: A good old cock was best of color. There were

not many entered in this class.

Mottle: A very nice old hen was best of color and went

very high in the best of color lineup. Red: An old cock

was best of color. The reds had color problems,

drooped eyes, and stained beaks. This was a hard class

to judge due to the aforementioned faults.

Yellow: There were not many in this color class. Best

of color went to an old hen with good feather quality

and color. Most of the birds in this class had

roughness in the wing shield.

Yellow checks: Best of color was an old cock. He was a

very good bird.

Russet Tri: Best of color was an old hen. She was a

very nice bird with good color.

Silver Dun: Best of color was an old hen with great

color.

Red Check: A very nice old cock was best of color and

he went very high in the best of color lineup. There

were not very many birds in this color.

Grizzle: A nice barred grizzle old cock was best of

color. I’m not sure what was best of color in the T‐

pattern grizzles.

White: There were many good white’s on display and

an old cock stood out to me. He went on to be best of

color, best old schietti cock, and reserve schietti. He is

a very good bird. The young cock was second in the

lineup and was nice also. The old hen and young hen

were next and were not quite as good as the cock

birds, although they were still very nice. It was a good

group of whites.

Bronze: This was where I found the best schietti and

best modena. The old hem stood out above the others

in this group. It was a great modena. The old cock was

also a good bird, along with the young cock and young

hen. In this group there were some drooped eye

problems and color issues. The body color on some of

these birds were off. If I didn’t mention any of the

other colors I apologize. This was a nice group of birds

overall and a delight to judge. In picking the best

modena, it was a delight to judge with my fellow

second district breeder Scott Brown. Scott found a

very nice red check gazzi that went on to be best

gazzi. The bronze schietti hen and the red check hen

were both good birds, but the bronze held station so

good and never quit showing. She then became the

best modena. Thanks to those in attendance for

showing your birds and for attending the show. This

was a very nice show and a very nice building to have it

in. Raise that best modena this year. David


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National Judges Reports

Judging the Gazzis at the 2010 NMC Salt Lake City National by Scott Brown

As I start writing about the 2010 NMC Salt Lake national gazzi judging it seems strange as I can’t believe that it’s already over and done with. Time flies when you have fun. This was a well run show set up very nice and everything ran smooth and flowed just like its suppose to. My thanks to the Kasselman’s (Ed and Lyda) for helping run the books with Tani McMillan. They worked hard and did an outstanding job. I also want to thank Ron Axsom who was my steward. Ron did and excellent job of keeping the gazzi’s in front of me and kept our side running smoothly the whole show. I know also from talking with Dave that Scott McMillan did the same on the schietti side. Thanks again to both guys for their help and hard work. I’ll start out with the best and then work my way down on the gazzi’s as I remember them. Best gazzi was a Red Check old hen of Max Josey’s. This bird was round, smooth, bully and had excellent color. An outstanding pigeon, that just tired out on me when we where going for Best Modena. Congratulations to Max on winning best gazzi this year. For reserve gazzi I also picked a Red Check, this was a young cock that was also selected as best young Modena in the show. Congratulations to Jerry Burgr on a fine bird. He was bully, well marked and showed very well. I chose this cock as reserve gazzi over a Black hen and Blue hen of Max Josey’s solely based on the bird stationing for me and not tiring out when I pushed each of them to show. Honestly I could have easily gone with any of the three of them and it wouldn’t have a made a difference. The Black and Blue are just outstanding Modena’s. Next I went with a Blue young hen for best young gazzi hen and also a Blue for best old gazzi cock. Both these birds are just outstanding pigeons and could have easily on a different day have been best gazzi. Both

these birds as I found out signing the gazzi certificates winners were bred and owned by Max Josey. Congratulations to Max on these wins. Truly outstanding Modena’s. Although the overall gazzi numbers were down for the show, the quality of the classes was excellent. Congratulations to all the class and color winners. In the final gazzi line up as I recall the top seven birds were all just outstanding. They went like this: Red Check OH, Black OH, Blue OH, Bronze Tri OH, Mealy OH, Sulpher Tri OH and then a Bronze OC. When I finished I told Lyda and Tani “I like girls”………..The top six gazzi’s of course were all hens. On a different day there is no doubt in my mind that I could have possibly gone with any of these 6 hens as best gazzi. They are all just outstanding pigeons in my mind. I also want to mention the best Junior gazzi and best junior Modena, which was bred and owned by Violet Tipich. This was also a hen and an excellent Modena. Congratulations to Violet on her win. I want to thank the members of the NMC for allowing me to judge the gazzi’s this year, as it was an honor and a privilege. I really enjoy judging and it was a great show with great people in attendance. Lastly I want to congratulate Rex Arnold on winning best Modena. Rex’s Bronze Schietti hen stood like a statute the whole time Dave and I were deciding on what to pick. She is an outstanding Modena. I think all in attendance at this year’s national enjoyed themselves at the show and the many meals and get together’s of breeders and exhibitors that took place over the course of 4 days. Good luck to each of you in the upcoming breeding season and I’ll look forward to seeing each of you come the show season starting in October. Scott


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Show Results


NPA GRAND NATIONAL Sponsored by The Pacific Modena Club SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH ~ January 2010

Judges: Scott Brown ~ Gazzis and Dave Jackson ~ Schiettis

Birds Shown: 314 ~ Record Keeper: Ed and Lyda Kasselman

Best Modena Bronze Schietti OH 42 Rex Arnold

Best Gazzi Red Check OH 1161 Max Josey Best Schietti Bronze OH 42 Rex Arnold Reserve Gazzi Red Check YC 3802 Jerry Burgr Reserve Schietti White OC 4034 Ed Loomis Best Yg Modena Red Check Gazzi YC 3802 Jerry Burgr Best Old Modena Bronze Schietti OH 42 Rex Arnold Best Old Gazzi Red Check OH 1161 Max Josey Best Yg Gazzi Red Check YC 3802 Jerry Burgr Best Old Scheitti Bronze OH 42 Rex Arnold Best Yg Schietti Bronze Tri YC 1875 Homer Griggs Best Yg Gazzi Hen Blue YH 2766 Max Josey Best Yg Gazzi Cock Red Check YC 3802 Jerry Burgr Best Old Gazzi Hen Red Check OH 1161 Max Josey Best Old Gazzi Cock Blue OC 1192 Max Josey Best Yg Sch Hen Black YH 723 Ed Loomis Best Yg Sch Cock Bronze Tri YC 1875 Homer Griggs Best Old Sch Hen Bronze OH 42 Rex Arnold Best Old Sch Cock White OC 4034 Ed Loomis Best Junior Modena Silver Cream OH 1332 Violet Tipich Best Junior Schietti Mealy OC 776 Bubba Axsom Best Junior Gazzi Silver Cream OH 1332 Violet Tipich

SCHIETTI ANDALUSIAN – 1 OC 3173 D VANCAMPEN BOC ARGENT, RED – 14 YH 1. 1979 MC MILLAN BOC 2. 70 MC MILLAN 3. 1939 MC MILLAN

YC 1. 1966 MC MILLAN BOC 2. 1935 MC MILLAN 3. 1938 MC MILLAN


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4. 65 MC MILLAN OH 1. 1838 MC MILLAN 2. 201 R AXSOM 3. 1945 MC MILLAN ARGENT, RED – 14 continued

OC 1. 2243 MC MILLAN 2. 210 R AXSOM 3. 1870 MC MILLAN ARGENT, YELLOW – 1 YH 1963 MC MILLAN BOC BLACK ‐33 YH 1. 723 LOOMIS BOC 2. 550 MITOSINKA 3. 5006 GATHRIGHT 4. 4988 GATHRIGHT 5. 4903 GATHRIGHT 6. 2761 JOSEY 7. 823 LOOMIS 8. 230 VANCAMPEN 9. 524 MITOSINKA 10. 4957 GATHRIGHT 11. 539 MITOSINKA 12. 2636 J. KOEHN YC 1. 556 MITOSINKA 2. 4970 GATHRIGHT 3. 16 R. ARNOLD OH 1. 4169 LOOMIS 2. 4119 LOOMIS 3. 4171 JOSEY 4. 70 VANCAMPEN 5. 332 MITOSINKA 6. 2501 J. KOEHN 7. 5344 R. PETERSON OC 1. 247 JOSEY 2. 4522 R. PETERSON 3. 4172 LOOMIS 4. 1136 JOSEY 5. 6051 GATHRIGHT 6. 4127 VANCAMPEN 7. 6400 J. KOEHN 8. 101 LOOMIS 9. 211 JOSEY BLUE ‐ 14 YH 1. 1825 GRIGGS BOC

2. 4951 GATHRIGHT 3. 2618 J. KOEHN YC 1. 552 MITOSINKA 2. 2610 J. KOEHN 3. 1823 WEYRAUCH OH 1. 4276 GRIGGS 2. 1331 WEYRAUCH 3. 1317 J. BURGR 4. 4854 R. PETERSON 5. 2510 J. KOEHN OC 1. 2134 J. BURGR 2. 786 B. AXSON 3. 2300 WEYRAUCH BRONZE ‐ 17 YH 1. 811 R. AXSOM 2. 719 LOOMIS 3. 811 LOOMIS 4. 822 R. AXSOM 5. 802 R. AXSOM YC 1. 261 VANCAMPEN 2. 41 R. ARNOLD OH 1. 42 R. ARNOLD BOC 2. 64 R. ARNOLD 3. 533 R. AXSOM 4. 89 R. ARNOLD 5. 634 R. AXSOM 6. 466 r. AXSOM OC 1. 90 R. ARNOLD 2. 5256 R. ARNOLD 3. 4187 LOOMIS 4. 535 R. AXSOM BRONZE TRI ‐15 YH 1. 535 MITOSINKA 2. 824 R. PETERSON 3. 1892 WEYRAUCH 4. 266 VANCAMPEN YC 1. 1875 GRIGGS BOC 2. 536 MITOSINKA 3. 4925 GATHRIGHT 4. 3909 J. BURGR 5. 4936 GATHRIGHT 6. 804 R. PETERSON 7. 242 VANCAMPEN

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OH. 1. 1486 GRIGGS 2. 2038 GRIGGS 3. 1360 WEYRAUCH OC 1. 2011 J. BURGR BROWN – 2 YH 1943 MC MILLAN BOC YC 1919 MC MILLAN CREAM ‐1 OH 625 B. AXSOM BOC GOLD – 2 YH 935 ROSE BOC YC 952 ROSE (2) GRIZZLE, BAR ‐5 OH 1. 1815 R. FANUCCHI 2. 448 K. CASTEEL 0C 1. 748 R. FANUCCHI BOC 2. 893 FANUCCHI 3. 806 FANUCCHI GRIZZLE, T PATTERN ‐7 YH 810 R. AXSOM YC 226 VANCAMPEN OH 1. 1348 L. TIPICH 2. 808 FANUCCHI 3. 58 R. ARNOLD 4. 848 FANUCCHI OC 925 FANUCCHI LAVENDER ‐8 YH 1. 2639 J. KOEHN 2. 2604 J. KOEHN YC 2631 J. KOEHN OH 1. 4825 J. KOEHN 2. 4811 J. KOEHN 3. 6417 J. KOEHN OC 1. 2547 J. KOEHN BOC 2. 6408 J. KOEHN MAGNANI ‐ 10 YH 1. 2311 WEYRAUCH 2. 819 R. AXSOM YC 1. 738 LOOMIS 2. 1810 WEYRAUCH OH 1. 832 R. AXSOM

2. 3860 VANCAMPEN OC 1. 2453 VANCAMPEN 2. 2416 R. AXSOM 3. 766 R. AXSOM 4. 6509 R. PETERSON MEALY – 4 OH 1. 758 FANUCCHI OC 1. 2880 WEYRAUCH BOC 2. 776 B. AXSOM 3. 844 FANUCCHI MOTTLE‐2 YH 2628 J. KOEHN OH 796 LOOMIS BOC N.C.C. ‐ 9 YH 1. 815 R. AXSOM 2. 244 VANCAMPEN 3. 224 VANCAMPEN YC 2634 J. KOEHN OC 1. 784 R. AXSOM BOC 2. 2514 J. KOEHN 3. 752 R. AXSOM 4. 4140 LOOMIS OCHRE TRI – 1 OH 2855 WEYRAUCH BOC OPAL – 3 YC 1. 846 R. PETERSON BOC 2. 2635 J. KOEHN 3. 2620 J. KOEHN RED ‐ 14 YH 1. 557 MITOSINKA 2. 2629 J. KOEHN 3. 3811 J. KOEHN 4. 546 MITOSINKA 5. 276 VANCAMPEN YC 1. 3823 J. BURGR 2. 2 R. ARNOLD 3. 12 R. ARNOLD 4. 515 MITOSINKA 5. 802 R. PETERSON OH 1. 4516 R. PETERSON 2. 4031 LOOMIS OC 1. 6424 JAY KOEHN BOC 2. 4040 LOOMIS

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RED CHECK ‐ 11 YH 279 VANCAMPEN YC 3804 J. BURGR 2. 1868 WEYRAUCH 3. 3860 J. BURGR 4. 3610 S. BEIER 5. 1675 K. CASTEEL OH 811 FANUCCHI OC 1. 1474 J. BURGR BOC 2. 709 JOSEY 3. 852 FANUCCHI 4. 805 FANUCCHI RUSSET TRI – 1 OH 1478 J. BURGR BOC SILVER CREAM – 1 OH 1350 V. TIPICH BOC SILVER DUN ‐ 1 OH 1912 WEYRAUCH BOC SILVER – 1 YH 3807 J. BURGR BOC SULFUR TRI ‐ 2 YH 4966 GATHRIGHT OH 1424 J. BURGR BOC WHITE ‐ 37 YH 1. 2730 JOSEY 2. 548 MITOSINKA 3. 713 LOOMIS 4. 2717 JOSEY 5. 2743 JOSEY 6. 4964 GATHRIGHT 7. 5002 GATHRIGHT 8. 555 MITOSINKA 9. 5020 GATHRIGHT 10. 764 LOOMIS YC 1. 4906 GATHRIGHT 2. 519 MITOSINKA 3. 2704 JOSEY 4. 1848 GRIGGS 5. 4937 GATHRIGHT 6. 1857 GRIGGS 7. 729 LOOMIS 8. 1833 GRIGGS 9. 2700 JOSEY 10. 2702 JOSEY 11. 4963 GATHRIGHT 12. 739 LOOMIS 13. 520 MITOSINKA

OH 1. 393 MITOSINKA 2. 2071 GRIGGS 3. 2261 GRIGGS 4. 4199 LOOMIS 5. 416 MITOSINKA 6. 1465 GRIGGGS 7. 20 S. BEIER OC 1. 4034 LOOMIS BOC 2. 4282 JOSEY 3. 2208 GRIGGS 4. 1430 GRIGGS 5. 4197 LOOMIS 6. 2049 GRIGGS 7. 4007 LOOMIS YELLOW – 7 YH 1. 3922 J. BURGR 2. 1915 MC MILLAN 3. 1965 MC MILLAN YC 1. 3916 J. BURGR 2. 3862 J. BURGR OH 1. 83 R. ARNOLD BOC 2. 1400 J. BURGR YELLOW CHECK – 1 OC 511 VANCAMPEN BOC

GAZZI ARGENT RED ‐ 1 YC 271 VANCAMPEN BOC ARGENT, YELLOW – 1 YH 227 VANCAMPEN BOC BLACK ‐6 YH 1. 2008 BARKER 2. 2600 J. KOEHN YC 2033 BARKER OH 1. 3187 JOSEY BOC 2. 1902 BARKER OC 4105 JOSEY

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BLUE ‐22 YH 1. 2766 JOSEY 2. 2722 JOSEY 3. 1876 WEYRAUCH 4. 1810 GRIGGS 5. 4962 GATHRIGHT 6. 3876 J. BURGR 7. 1863 WEYRAUCH 8. 3874 J. BURGR YC 1. 4976 GATHRIGHT 2. 67 R. ARNOLD OH 1. 1113 JOSEY BOC 2. 203 JOSEY 3. 3150 J. BURGR 4. 1334 WEYRAUCH 5. 891 MITOSINKA 6. 764 B. AXSOM OC 1. 1192 JOSEY 2. 1758 GRIGGS 3. 1321 J. BURGR 4. 2010 WEYRAUCH 5. 3180 JOSEY 6. 2854 WEYRAUCH BRONZE ‐16 YH 1. 122 R. ARNOLD 2. 202 VANCAMPEN 3. 63 R. ARNOLD YC 1. 5 R. ARNOLD 2. 203 VANCAMPEN 3. 30 R. ARNOLD 4. 14 R. ARNOLD OH 1. 9 R. ARNOLD 2. 623 R. ARNOLD 3. 59 R. ARNOLD 4. 4122 R. AXSOM 5. 424 R. AXSOM 6. 561 R. AXSOM OC 1. 8 R. ARNOLD BOC 2. 45 R. ARNOLD 3. 3927 R. AXSOM

BRONZE TRI ‐ 9 YH 1. 4974 GATHRIGHT 2. 3836 J. BURGR OH 1. 1128 JOSEY 2. 26 R. ARNOLD 3. 2089 J. BURGR 4. 1301 J. BURGR OC 1. 239 JOSEY BOC 2. 2009 WEYRAUCH 3. 3040 J. BURGR BRONZE INDIGO – 2 YC 4997 GATHRIGHT OC 72 R. ARNOLD BOC CREAM ‐ 1 YH 1689 V.TIPICH BOC MEALY – 6 YH 1. 3863 J. BURGR 2. 2771 JOSEY YC 1676 K. CASTEEL OH 1. 1144 JOSEY BOC 2. 208 JOSEY OC 244 JOSEY RED CHECK ‐4 YC 3802 J. BURGR OH 1. 1161 JOSEY BOC 2. 4108 JOSEY RUSSET – 1 OH 383 K. CASTEEL BOC RUSSET TRI – 2 YH 1907 WEYRAUCH BOC OC 1310 WEYRAUCH SILVER ‐ 1 YH 1305 JOHNSON BOC SILVER CREAM – 1 OH 1322 V. TIPICH BOC SILVER DUN – 3 YH 1. 1805 WEYRAUCH 2. 1851 WEYRAUCH OH 1. 2329 WEYRAUCH BOC SILVER – 1 OC 1420 J. BURGR BOC SULPHUR TRI YC 3845 J. BURGR BOC

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First District Show Sturbridge, Mass

December 11‐12, 2009 ~ Judge: John Fritz Birds Shown: 231

Record Keepers: Kevin Angle, Reese Johnson Show Secretary: Kevin Angle

Best Modena Bronze‐Tri YC 1586 Reese Johnson Best Schietti Black OC 4127 Don VanCampen Best Gazzi Bronze‐Tri YC 1586 Reese Johnson Reserve Schietti Blue OC 3626 Reese Johnson Reserve Gazzi Blue OH 3328 Dick Haas Best Young Modena Bronze‐Tri YC 1586 Reese Johnson Best Old Modena Blue OH 3328 Dick Haas Best Young Gazzi Bronze‐Tri YC 1586 Reese Johnson Best Old Gazzi Blue OH 3328 Dick Haas Best Young Schietti Bronze‐Tri YC 1583 Reese Johnson Best Old Schietti Black OC 4127 Don VanCampen Best Young Gazzi Hen Bronze 202 Don VanCampen Best Young Gazzi Cock Bronze‐Tri 1586 Reese Johnson Best Old Gazzi Hen Blue 3328 Dick Haas Best Old Gazzi Cock Silver 625 Rich Werner Best Young Schietti Hen Black 802 David Jackson Best Young Schietti Cock Bronze‐Tri 1583 Reese Johnson Best Old Schietti Hen Red 717 David Jackson Best Old Schietti Cock Black 4127 Don VanCampen GAZZI

Black

YC (1) OH (2)

1. 1248 Stew Webster

1. 155 Gerald Newport

Mealy

YC (1) OC (1)

1. 746 Rich Wener 1. 530 David Jackson

Red Argent

YH (2) OH (1)

1. 1127 Stan Ryan 1. 339 Stan Ryan

Red Check

OH (1) OC (2)

1. 718 David Jackson

1. 729 David jackson

NCC

OH (2) OC (1)

1. 607 Gloria Heath


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Yellow

OH (1)

1. 324 Rich Wener

Yellow Check OH (1)


Red

YH (2) OH (1)

1. 4007 Ed Werner 1. 3303 Ed Werner

Silver Dun OC (1)

1. 620 Rich Erner

Silver OC (1)

1. 620 Ed Werner

Bronze

YH (1) YC (2) OH (3) OC

1. 202 D. VanCampen

1. 203 D. VanCampen

1. 836 D. VanCampen

1. 821 Rich Wener

2. 207 M. Sturm 3. 1075 M. Sturm 2. 3212 Rich Wener

2. 5206 Gene Kornacki

3. 2117 Kevin Angle

Silver Cream

YH (1)

1. 757 Rich Wener

Blue

YH (4) YC (2) OH (1) OC (3)

1. 108 Richard Haas 1. 112 Richard Haas 1. 3328 Richard Haas

1. 5334 Richard Haas



2. 1075 M. Sturm

3. 136 Richard Haas 3. 772 David Jackson

4. 322 Stan Ryan

Bronze‐Tri

YH (4) YC (1) OH (2) OC (3)


1. 1586 Reese Johnson



2. 107 Richard Haas 2. 3348 Richard Haas


4. 1566 Stan Ryan

5. 3005 Gloria Heath

SCHIETTI

Red

YH (2) YC (3) OH (1) OC (4)

1. 806 David 1. 807 David 1. 717 David 1. 763 David

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Jackson Jackson Jackson Jackson

2. 1025 D. VanCampen

2. 246 D. VanCampen

2. 9814 Ed Werner 2. 2082 Gene Kornacki


Bronze

YH (2) YC (3) OH (4) OC (1)

1. 261 D. VanCampen

1. 208 Mary Sturm 1. 2349 Kevin Angle 1. 1874 Gene Kornacki

2. 229 D. VanCampen

2. 233 D. VanCampen




3. 234 D. VanCampen

3. 815 Frank Estabrook


Black

YH (4) YC (3) OH (2) OC (1)



1. 70 Don VanCampen






3. 225 D. VanCampen

3. 230 D. VanCampen 3. 766 Stew Webster

3. 701 D. VanCampen

4. 561 Stew Webster


4. 2057 W. Momaney



6. 457 Gloria Heath

7. 336 Gloria Heath


White

YH (4) YC (2) OH (1) OC (2)

1. 222 D. VanCampen

1. 4016 Ed Werner 1. 3324 Ed Werner 1. 190 D. VanCampen

2. 4008 Ed Werner 2. 1085 Kevin Angle 2. 3051 D. VanCampen


3. 853 Ed Werner

Blue

YH (4) YC (2) OH (3) OC (1)

1. 2459 Brian Momaney

1. 1582 Reese Johnson 1. 620 Rich Werner 1. 3626 Reese Johnson


2. 1560 Reese Johnson 2. 3605 Reese Johnson



3. 1901 Steve Shott 3. 390 Rich Werner

4. 1900 Steve Shott 4. 2458 Brian Momaney 4. 3428 Brian Momaney

5. 1089 Kevin Angle 5. 143 Gloria Heath

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Bronze‐Tri

YH (3) YC (2) OH (4) OC (1)


1. 1583 Reese Johnson 1. 1457 David Jackson



2. 1080 Kevin Angle 2. 928 Brian Momaney

2. 126 Gloria Heath

3. 5024 Kevin Angle 3. 401 Gloria Heath

NCC

YH (1) OC (2)

1. 2447 W. Momaney

1. 117 Gerald newport

2. 244 D. VanCampen

3. 224 D. VanCampen

Red Argent

OH (2) OC (1)

1. 4906 Stan Ryan 1. 547 Stan Ryan

2. Frank Estabrook

Blue Argent OH (1)



Blue Spangle Argent

OH (1)


Khaki Argent OH (1)


Andalusian

YC (2) OC (1)

1. 1023 Gloria Heath 1. 3406 W. Momaney

2. 2425 W. Momaney 2. 3173 D. VanCampen

3. 2408 W. Momaney

4. 2444 W. Momaney

T‐Pattern Grizzle

YH (3) YC (2) OH (4) OC (1)

1. 254 M. Sturm 1. 226 D. VanCampen 1. 229 Gloria Heath 1. 99 D. VanCampen

2. 275 D. VanCampen

2. 269 M. Sturm 2. 731 D. VanCampen

2. 478 Gloria Heath

3. Mary Sturm

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Mottle

YH (4) YC (3) OH (2) OC (1)

1. 274 Mary Sturm 1. 712 D. VanCampen 1. 4115 D. VanCampen


2. 264 Don VanCampen

2. 292 Mary Sturm 2. 169 D. VanCampen




Brown

YH (1)

1. 1717 Joseph Botella

Reduced

YC (1)

1. 240 Robert Haas

Silver

OH (1)

1. 602 Gloria Heath

Silver Dun

YH (1) OH (2)

1. 2452 Jacob Momaney


Sulphur‐Tri OH (2) OC (1)

1. 556 Gloria Heath 1. 3314 Robert Haas

Cream

YC (3) OH (2) OC (1)

1. 135 Robert Haas 1. 766 Kevin Angle 1. 1136 Steve Shott


Mealy

YH (1) YC (3) OH (4) OC (2)


1. 1589 Reese Johnson 1. 1264 Steve Shott 1. 3600 Reese Johnson

2. 1903 Steve Shott 2. 1904 Steve Shott 2. 144 David Jackson

3. 2451 J. Momaney 3. 4277 Steve Shott

Ochre‐Tri

YC (1)

1. 104 Robert Haas

Russet‐Tri

OC (1)


Red Check

YH (2) YC (4) OH (3) OC (1)

1. 1902 Steve Shott 1. 110 Robert Haas 1. 3365 David Jackson


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2. 2000 Steve Shott 2. 936 Jacob Momaney

3. 2003 Steve Shott 3. 2461 J. Momaney 3. 290 David Jackson

4. 2462 J. Momaney 4. 165 Gloria Heath


Yellow Check

YH (4) YC (3) OH (2) OC (1)

1. 131 Robert Haas 1. 128 Richard Haas 1. 510 Don VanCampen

1. 511 D. VanCampen

2. 1081 Kevin Angle 2. 270 Mary Sturm 2. 616 Richard Haas 2. 2624 Robert Haas


3. 1626 Robert Haas



Magnani

YH (2) YC (4) OH (3) OC (1)

1. 2409 W. Momaney

1. 1249 W. Momaney 1. 3424 W. Momaney


2. 1408 Gene Kornacki 2. 214 W. Momaney 2. 2073 Gene Kornacki

3. 1406 Gene Kornacki 3. 5158 Gene Kornacki

4. 3423 W. Momaney



Yellow

YH (3) OH (2) OC (1)


1. 5230 Chris Burpee


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NATIONAL MODENA CLUB 2009 2nd District Meet Chesterfield, Va. Nov. 7, 2009 Judge: Don Affleck Modena’s Shown 252 Record Keepers: Kevin Angle & Chip Creech Best Modena Blue Schietti OC 1219 Scott Brown Best Schietti Blue OC 1219 Scott Brown Best Gazzi Mealy YC 746 Rich Werner Reserve Schietti Bronze Tri YH 1583 Reese Johnson Reserve Gazzi Blue OC 1200 Scott Brown Best Yg. Modena Bronze Tri Sch. YH 1583 Reese Johnson Best Old Modena Blue Schietti OC 1219 Scott Brown Best Old Gazzi Blue OC 1200 Scott Brown Best Yg. Gazzi Mealy YC 746 Rich Werner Best Old Schietti Blue OC 1219 Scott Brown Best Yg. Schietti Bronze Tri YH 1583 Reese Johnson Best Yg. Gazzi Hen Blue YH 5112 Scott Brown Best Yg. Gazzi Cock Mealy YC 746 Rich Werner Best Old Gazzi Hen Blue OH 3328 Richard Haas Best Old Gazzi Cock Blue OC 1200 Scott Brown Best Yg. Sch. Hen Bronze Tri YH 1583 Reese Johnson Best Yg. Sch. Cock Bronze YC 1001 Chip Creech Best Old Sch. Hen Blue OH 3605 Reese Johnson Best Old Sch. Cock Blue OC 1219 Scott Brown

Andalusian Schietti. YH ( 3 ) 1. 1024 C. Creech 2. 236 D.VanCampen

YC ( 2 ) 1. 1023 C. Creech 2. 214 D.VanCampen

OH ( 4 ) 1. 246 C. Creech 2. 811 D. VanCampen

OC ( 1 ) 1. 1236 S. Brown 2. 3173 D.VanCampen 3. 3080 C. Creech 4. 6254 K. Angle

Black Schietti. YH ( 2 ) 1. 231 D.VanCampen 2. 225 D.VanCampen 3. 1254 S. Webster

YC ( 4 ) 1. 5100 S. Brown 2. 1072 C. Creech 3. 1054 C. Creech 4. 1256 S. Webster 5. 1251 S. Webster 6. 230 D.VanCampen 7. 561 S. Webster

OH ( 3 ) 1. 3019 C. Creech 2. 1964 S. Brown 3. 3440 S. Brown 4. 200 D.VanCampen 5. 5124 D.VanCampen 6. 800 D.VanCampen 7. 3456 S. Brown

OC ( 1 ) 1. 701 D.VanCampen 2. 3441 S. Brown 3. 70 D.VanCampen 4. 437 D.VanCampen 5. 1270 D.VanCampen 6. 4459 S. Webster 7. 124 D.VanCampen 8. 5108 D. Miller 9. 5004 S. Webster

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Blue Schietti YH ( 4) 1. 5113 S. Brown 2. 1571 R. Johnson 3. 1057 C. Creech 4. 1089 K. Angle 5. 1900 S. Shott

YC ( 3) 1. 1560 R. Johnson 2. 1080 C. Creech 3. 1582 R. Johnson 4. 1901 S. Shott 5. 3637 L. Steuer 6. 3631 L. Steuer

OH ( 2) 1. 3605 R. Johnson 2. 3241 S. Webster 3. 620 R. Werner

OC ( 1 ) 1. 1219 S. Brown 2. 119 E. Werner 3. 722 M. Kisamore 4. 3626 S. Shott 5. 622 D.VanCampen 6. 6101 C. Creech 7. 1953 D.VanCampen 8. 390 R. Werner 9. 2273 C. Spreitzer 10. 336 C. Spreitzer

Bronze Schietti YH ( 2 ) 1. 1011 C. Creech 2. 1030 C. Creech 3. 612 D. Miller 4. 619 D. Miller 5. 639 D. Miller

YC ( 1 ) 1. 1001 C. Creech 2. 611 D. Miller 3. 208 D.VanCampen 4. 1077 C. Creech 5. 1244 S. Webster

OH ( 4 ) 1. 254 C. Creech 2. 5040 D. Miller 3. 1970 S. Brown

OC ( 3 ) 1. 917 S. Brown 2. 6067 C. Creech 3. 4441 S. Webster 4. 3066 C. Creech 5. 1108 S. Webster

Bronze Tri Schietti YH ( 2 ) 1. 1583 R. Johnson 2. 5107 S. Brown 3. 325 M. Kisamore 4. 1161 C. Creech

YC ( 4) 1. 1080 K. Angle 2. 266 D.VanCampen

OH ( 3) 1. 425 D.VanCampen 2. 3426 S. Brown

OC ( 1 ) 1. 1229 S. Brown 2. 1940 S. Brown 3. 5025 D. Miller 4. 5907 R. Werner 5. 3069 C. Creech 6. 557 S. Webster 7. 72 B. Warren 8. 3992 B. Domenico

Brown Schietti YH ( 1 ) 1. 200 D. VanCampen

YC

OH OC

Cream Schietti

YH ( 1 ) 1. 5120 S. Brown

YC ( 3 ) 1. 135 Bob Haas

OH ( 2 ) 1. 760 K. Angle

OC

T‐Pattern Grizzle Sch. YH ( 4 ) 1. 269 D. VanCampen 2. 275 M. Sturm

YC ( 1 ) 1. 226 D. VanCampen 2. 233 M. Sturm

OH ( 3) 1. 754 K. Angle 2. 731 D. VanCampen

OC ( 2 ) 1. 99 D. VanCampen 2. 126 M. Sturm

Magnani Schietti. YH ( 2 ) 1. 616 D. Miller 2. 615 D. Miller 3. 621 D. Miller 4. 622 D. Miller 5. 625 D. Miller 6. 501 C. Spreitzer

YC ( 1 ) 1. 629 D. Miller 2. 633 D. Miller

OH

OC (3 ) 1. 1315 C. Spreitzer 2. 1321 C. Spreitzer

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Mealy Schietti YH

YC ( 1 ) 1. 349 M. Kisamore 2. 1589 R. Johnson 3. 743 R. Werner 4. 1904 S. Shott

OH (3 ) 1. 1973 S. Brown 2. 1264 S. Shott

OC ( 2 ) 1. 1269 S. Brown 2. 1622 C. Spreitzer 3. 1277 S. Brown 4. 3600 R. Johnson 5. 4722 S. Shott

Mottle Schietti YH

YC

OH ( 1 ) 1. 169 D. VanCampen 2. 4115 D. VanCampen

OC ( 2 ) 1. 5155 D. VanCampen

NCC Schietti YH ( 1 ) 1. 244 D.VanCampen 2. 224 D.VanCampen 3. 103 Rich Haas

YC

OH ( 2 ) 1. 77 D. VanCampen

OC

Red Schietti YH ( 2 ) 1. 1025 D.VanCampen

YC

OH ( 2 ) 1. 9814 E. Werner 2. 143 S. Brown

OC ( 3 ) 1. 4403 S. Webster 2. 48 D.VanCampen 3. 4447 S. Webster 4. 439 D.VanCampen 5. 810 E. Werner 6. 191 D.VanCampen

Red Check Schietti YH ( 1 ) 1. 1902 S. Shott 2. 1569 S. Shott 3. 1094 C. Creech 4. 2003 S. Shott

YC ( 4 ) 1. 515 C. Spreitzer 2. 2000 S. Shott 3. 110 Bob Haas

OH ( 2 ) 1. 3475 S. Brown 2. 3121 C. Creech

OC ( 3 ) 1. 2490 R. Johnson 2. 1906 S. Brown 3. 150 S. Brown 4. 3193 C. Creech 5. 1975 S. Brown

Russet Tri Schietti YH

YC

OH ( 1 ) 1. 5238 D. Domenico

OC

Silver Dun Schietti YH YC OH ( 1 )

1. 3591 B. Domenico

OC ( 2 ) 1. 3996 B. Domenico

Sulphur Tri Schietti

YH

YC OH OC ( 1 ) 1. 3314 Bob Haas

White Schietti YH ( 4 ) 1. 222 D. VanCampen 2. 4002 E. Werner

YC (1 ) 1. 5102 S. Brown 2. 604 D. Miller 3. 4003 E. Werner

OH ( 3) 1. 3324 E. Werner 2. 3051 D.VanCampen 3. 3438 S. Brown 4. 3236 S. Webster 5. 3032 C. Creech 6. 55 D.VanCampen 7. 70 C. Creech

OC ( 2 ) 1. 406 D. Miller 2. 192 S. Brown 3. 301 D. Miller 4. 190 D. VanCampen 5. 790 S. Webster 6. 3325 E. Werner 7. 461 D. VanCampen

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Black Gazzi YH

YC ( 2 ) 1. 1248 S. Webster

OH ( 1 ) 1. 175 S. Brown

OC

Blue Gazzi YH ( 3 ) 1. 5112 S. Brown 2. 108 Rich Haas

YC ( 4 ) 1. 112 Rich Haas 2. 323 M. Kisamore 3. 3630 L. Steuer 4. 3635 L. Steuer

OH ( 2 ) 1. 3328 Rich Haas 2. 325 R. Werner

OC ( 1 ) 1. 1200 S. Brown 2. 609 Bob Haas

Bronze Gazzi YH ( 3 ) 1. 202 D.VanCampen 2. 1188 C. Creech

YC ( 2 ) 1. 203 D.VanCampen 2. 207 D.VanCampen 3. 1020 C. Creech

OH ( 4 ) 1. 836 D. VanCampen 2. 3113 C. Creech

OC ( 1 ) 1. 3054 C. Creech 2. 281 B. Domenico 3. 821 R. Werner 4. 5011 K. Angle

Bronze Tri Gazzi YH ( 3 ) 1. 342 M. Kisamore 2. 107 Rich Haas 3. 1587 R. Johnson 4. 1119 C. Creech

YC ( 4 ) 1. 1586 R. Johnson 2. 1168 C. Creech 3. 1085 C. Creech

OH ( 2 ) 1. 6198 C. Creech 2. 1721 C. Spreitzer

OC ( 1 ) 1. 5114 C. Creech 2 . 513 M. Kisamore 3. 3208 C. Creech 4. 3312 Rich Haas

Cream Gazzi YH ( 1 ) 1. 1067 C. Creech

YC OH ( 2 )

1. 5130 C. Creech 2. 42 B. Warren

OC

Mealy Gazzi YH ( 2 ) 1. 305 M. Kisamore

YC ( 1 ) 1. 746 R. Werner 2. 1014 C. Creech 3. 335 M. Kisamore 4. 319 M. Kisamore

OH

OC

8. 1920 S. Brown9. 4320 B. Domenico

Yellow Schietti YH

YC OH ( 1 )

1. 639 R. Werner

OC

Yellow Check Schietti YH ( 4 ) 1. 1081 Bob Haas 2. 131 K. Angle

YC ( 3 ) 1. 128 Bob Haas 2. 270 M. Sturm

OH (2 ) 1. 616 Rich Haas 2. 1626 Bob Haas 3. 510 D.VanCampen 4. 486 K. Angle

OC ( 1 ) 1. 511 D.VanCampen 2. 4126 M. Sturm 3. 333 S. Brown

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NCC Gazzi YH

YC ( 1 ) 1. 1075 K. Angle

OH OC

Red Gazzi YH ( 2 ) 1. 4007 E. Werner 2. 614 D. Miller

YC

OH ( 1 ) 1. 3303 E. Werner 2. 5023 D. Miller

OC

Red Check Gazzi YH ( 2 ) 1. 314 M. Kisamore

YC OH OC ( 1 )

1. 249 C. Creech

Russet Tri Gazzi YH ( 1 ) 1. 1018 C. Creech

YC

OH OC

Silver Gazzi YH

YC

OH ( 1 ) 1. 421 M. Kisamore

OC ( 2 ) 1. 625 R. Werner

Silver Cream Gazzi YH ( 1) 1. 757 R. Werner

YC

OH

OC

Silver Dun Gazzi YH

YC ( 2 ) 1. 745 E. Werner

OH

OC ( 1 ) 1. 620 E. Werner

Sulphur Tri Gazzi YH

YC

OH ( 1 ) 1. 1175 S.Shott

OC

Yellow Check Gazzi YH

YC

OH ( 1 ) 1. 1015 S. Shott

OC

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Third District Show National Modena Club Great Lakes

Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin December 19, 2009 ~ Judge: Ron Zittritsch

Birds Shown: 118 ~ Show Secretary: Roger Tabbert

Best Modena Blue Schietti OC 2134 Jerry Burgr Best Schietti Blue OC 2134 Jerry BurgrBest Gazzi Red Check YC 3802 Jerry Burgr Reserve Schietti Red Check OC 1474 Jerry BurgrReserve Gazzi Blue OC 1321 Jerry Burgr Best Young Modena Red Check Schietti YC 3860 Jerry BurgrBest Old Modena Blue Schietti OC 2134 Jerry Burgr Best Old Schietti Blue OC 2134 Jerry BurgrBest Old Gazzi Blue OC 1321 Jerry BurgrBest Young Schietti Red Check YC 3860 Jerry BurgrBest Young Gazzi Red Check YC 3802 Jerry Burgr Best Young Schietti Hen Bronze‐Tri YH 824 Rick Peterson Best Young Schietti Cock Red Check YC 3860 Jerry BurgrBest Old Schietti Hen Yellow OH 1400 Jerry BurgrBest Old Schietti Cock Blue OC 2134 Jerry Burgr Best Young Gazzi Hen Red Check YC 3840 Jerry BurgrBest Young Gazzi Cock Red Check YC 3802 Jerry BurgrBest Old Gazzi Hen Bronze Tri OH 2089 Jerry BurgrBest Old Gazzi Cock Blue OC 1321 Jerry Burgr

SCHIETTI Black Schietti

YH (1) YC (2) OH OC

1. 3852 J. Burgr 1. 3847 J. Burger

Blue Schietti

YH (3) YC (4) OH (2) OC (1)

1. 750 C. Spreitzer 1. 878 R. Peterson 1. 4854 R. Peterson 1. 2134 J. Burgr

2. 803 R. Peterson 2. 700 R. Tabbert 2. 1317 J. Burgr 2. 2670 W. Conger

AB R. Yeske 3. 2665 W. Conger 3. 5984 R, Peterson

AB W. Gesch

Bronze Tri Schietti

YH (1) YC (3) OH (4) OC (2)

1. 824 R. Peterson 1. 804 R. Peterson 1. 6031 R. Peterson 1. 6027 R. Peterson

2. 3110 W. Conger 2. 3909 J. Burgr AB W. Conger 2. 4611 D. Clausen

3. 3118W.Conger 3. 2601 W. Conger

4. 664 R. Yeske

Cream Schietti

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YH YC OH (1) OC

1. 2612 W. Conger

Grizzle Schietti

YH (2) YC (1) OH OC

1. 1768 S. Weisz 1. 3817 J. Burgr AB W. Gesch

2. 1750 S. Weisz AB W. Gesch

AB W. Gesch AB W. Gesch

Magnani Schietti

YH (1) YC (2) OH OC (3)

1. 621 C. Spreitzer 1. 4243 D. Clausen 1. 4666 D. Clausen

2. 501 C, Spreitzer 2. 1315 C. Spreitzer

Mealy Schietti

YH YC (2) OH OC (1)

AB R. Peterson 1. 4225 D. Clausen 1. 4600 D. Clausen

2. 1622 C. Spreitzer

AB D. Clausen

NCC Schietti

YH YC OH (2) OC (1)

1. 7149 D. Clausen 1. 4607 D. Clalusen

2. 4601 D. Clausen

Opal Schietti

YH YC (1) OH OC

1.846 Rick Peterson

AB D. Clausen

Red Schietti

YH (3) YC (1) OH (2) OC (4)

1. 3811 J. Burger 1. 3820 J. Burger 1.4516 R. Peterson 1. 81 R. Peterson

2. 813 R. Peterson 2. 802 R.Peterson 2. 1378 J. Burger

3. 3823 J. Burgr

Red Check Schietti

YH (3) YC (2) OH (4) OC (1)

1. 3179 W, Conger 1. 3860 J. Burgr 1. 6014 R. Peterson 1. 1474 J. Burgr

2. 3804 J. Burgr 2. 4656 D. Clausen

3. 515 C. Spreitzer 3. 4628 D. Clausen

4. 3111 W. Conger

5. 3113 W. Conger

Russet Tri Schietti

YH YC (1) OH OC

1. 3102 W. Conger

Silver Schietti

YH (1) YC OH (2) OC (3)

1. 3807 J. Burgr 1. 368 R. Yeske 1. 39 R. Yeske

2. 556 S. Weisz

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Silver Cream Schietti

YH (1) YC OH OC

1. 3170 W. Conger

Silver Dun Schietti

YH (2) YC (1) OH OC (3)

1, 3100 W, Conger 1. 815 R. Peterson AB W. Gesch 1. 583 S. Weisz

AB W. Gesch

Sulphur Tri Schietti

YH YC OH (2) OC (1)

1. 54 R. Yeske 1. 326 R. Yeske

2. 4021 W. Conger

3. 3028 R. Tabbert

White Schietti

YH YC OH (1) OC

1. 3020 J. Burgr

Yellow Schietti

YH (2) YC (3) OH (1) OC

1. 3922 Jerry Burgr 1. 3862 J. Burgr 1. 1400 J. Burgr

GAZZI

Blue Gazzi

YH (2) YC (4) OH (3) OC (1)

1. 3876 J. Burgr 1. 666 R. Yeske 1. 32 R. Yeske 1. 1321 J. Burgr

2. 665 R. Yeske 2. 1434 W. Conger

3. 3150 J. Burgr

4. 234 R. Yeske

5. 108 R. Yeske

Bronze Tri Gazzi

YH (4) YC (1) OH (3) OC (2)

1. 712 R. Tabbert 1. 3180 W. Conger 1. 2089 J. Burgr 1. 3040 J. Burgr

2. 660 R. Yeske 2. 4616 D. Clausen

3. 4617 D. Clausen

4. 1721 C. Spreitzer

Cream Gazzi

YH YC OH (1) OC

1. 359 R. Yeske

2. 480 W. Conger

Mealy Gazzi

YH (1) YC OH OC

1. 3858 J. Burgr

2. 305 C. Spreitzer

Ochre Tri Gazzi

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YH YC OH OC

AB W. Conger

Red Check Gazzi

YH (2) YC (1) OH OC

1. 3840 J. Burgr 1. 3802 J. Burgr

Russet Tri Gazzi

YH (1) YC OH OC

1. 3168 W. Conger

Silver Gazzi

YH (3) YC OH (1) OC (2)

1. 678 R. Yeske AB W. Gesch 1. 20 W. Conger 1. 1420 J. Burgr

AB W. Gesch

Silver Dun Gazzi

YH YC OH OC

AB W. Gesch

Sulphur Tri Gazzi

YH (1) YC OH OC

1. 3845 J. Burgr

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4th District Meet

Des Moines, IA ~ December 11‐12, 2009

Hosted by The Northland Modena Club

Best Modena Red Check YC 3840 Jerry Burgr

Best Schietti White OH 4199 Ed & Jacki Loomis

Best Gazzi Red Check YC 3840 Jerry Burgr

Best Junior Red Schietti 580 Sabrina Stapleton

Best Young Gazzi Hen Red Check 3840 Jerry Burgr

Best Young Gazzi Cock Red Check 3802 Jerry Burgr

Best Young Gazzi Red Check 3802 Jerry Burgr

Best Old Gazzi Hen Bronze Tri 2089 Jerry Burgr

Best Old Gazzi Cock Bronze Tri 1321 Jerry Burgr

Best Old Gazzi Bronze Tri 2089 Jerry Burgr

Reserve Gazzi Bronze Tri 2089 Jerry Burgr

Best Young Schietti Hen White 713 Ed & Jacki Loomis

Best Young Schietti Cock Magnani 400 Dennis Meyer

Best Young Schietti White 713 Ed & Jacki Loomis

Best Old Schietti Hen White 4199 Ed & Jacki Loomis

Best Old Schietti Cock Red Check 1474 Jerry Burgr

Best Old Schietti White 4199 Ed & Jacki Loomis

Reserve Schietti Red Check 1474 Jerry Burgr

Best Schietti White 4199 Ed & Jacki Loomis

GAZZI CLASS

BLUE GAZZI

YH 2 YC 4 OH 3 OC 1

1 3876 Jerry Burgr 1 591 Tim Stepleton 1 3150 Jerry Burgr 1 1321 Jerry Burgr

BRONZE GAZZI

YH 2 YC OH 1 OC 3

1 586 Todd Beatty

1 5250 Todd Beatty

1 2313 Todd Beatty

2 3935 Tim Stepleton

BRONZE TRI GAZZI

YH 4 YC 2 OH 1 OC 3

1 3836 Jerry Burgr 1 3116 Wendell Conger 1 2089 Jerry Burgr 1 3040 Jerry Burgr

2 0964 Liana Clemens 2 1301 Jerry burgr

3 533 Rick Peterson

4 4616 Del Clausen

5 4617 Del Clausen

GOLD GAZZI

YH 1 YC OH OC 2

1 5586 Kevin Rocheleau 1 5802 Kevin Rocheleau

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RED CHECK GAZZI

YH 2 YC 1 OH OC

1 3840 Jerry Burgr 1 3802 Jerry Burgr

2 1909 Jason Reams

YELLOW GAZZI

YH 3 YC OH 1 OC 2

1 5539 Kevin Rocheleau 1 1882 Ed Kasselman 1 5808 Kevin Rocheleau



BROWN GAZZI

YH YC OH OC 1

1 4333 Larry Bowles

CREAM GAZZI

YH YC OH 1 OC

1 480 Wendell Conger

OCHRE TRI GAZZI

YH YC OH 1 OC


MEALY GAZZI

YH 1 YC OH OC

1 3853 Jerry Burgr

SILVER GAZZI

YH YC OH OC 1

1 1420 Jerry Burgr

RUSSET TRI GAZZI

YH 1 YC OH OC


BLACK GAZZI

YH 1 YC OH OC

1 2600 Jay Koehn

SULPHUR TRI GAZZI

YH 1 YC OH OC

1 3845 Jerry Burgr

RED GAZZI

YH YC OH 1 OC

1 2112 Ed Kasselman

SCHIETTI CLASS

BLACK SCHIETTI

YH 1 YC 4 OH 2 OC 3

1 3847 Jerry Burgr 1 3832 Jerry Burgr 1 4169 Ed & Jacki Loomis 1 6400 Jay Koehn

2 723 Ed & Jacki Loomis 2 3852 Jerry Burgr 2 4119 Ed & Jacki Loomis 2 6421 Jay Koehn

3 787 Ed & Jacki Loomis 3

1611 Dick Homewood 3 2501 Jay Koehn 3 5288 Jed McCoy

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4 1600 Dick Homewood 4 4833 Jay Koehn 4 529 Brad Wilcox

5 2632 Jay Koehn 5 962 Jed McCoy 5 6102 Dick Homewood

6 10 Brad Wilcox 6 101 Ed & Jacki Loomis

7 6553 Ava Spieker JR

BLACK MOTTLE SCHIETTI

YH YC OH 1 OC

1 796 Ed & Jacki Loomis

2 860 Ava Spieker JR

BLUE SCHIETTI

YH 4 YC 2 OH 3 OC 1

1 1716 Wes Loeckle 1 2610 Jay Koehn 1 1317 Jerry Burgr 1 2134 Jerry Burgr

2 543 Tim Stepleton 2 2625 Jay Koehn 2 613 Tim Stepleton 2 6303 Tim Stepleton

3 2618 Jay Koehn 3 4854 Rick Peterson 3 6202 Tim Stepleton

4 2405 Ron Zittritsch 4 6203 Tim Stepleton 4 4089 Wendell conger

5 1924 Jason Reams 5 2510 Jay Koehn

6 133 Larry Bowles

BRONZE SCHIETTI

YH 2 YC 4 OH 1 OC 3

1 719 Ed & Jacki Loomis 1 1609 Dick Homewood 1 5211 Todd Beatty 1 5358 Ron Zittritsch

2 589 Todd Beatty 2 540 Tim Stepleton 2 4195 Ed Loomis 2 6104 Dick Homewood

3 786 Ed & Jacki Loomis 3 1619 Dick Homewood 3 4559 Dick Homewood 3 4525 Todd Beatty

4 1620 Dick Homewood 4 1602 Dick Homewood 4 3804 Dick Homewood 4 4187 Ed Loomis

5 1604 Dick Homewood 5 585 Todd Beatty 5 5252 Todd Beatty 5 2322 Todd Beatty

6 1608 Dick Homewood 6 1614 Dick Homewood 6 2366 Todd Beatty

7 5283 Todd Beatty 7 376 Larry Bowles

8 2378 Todd Beatty

9 4815 Jay Koehn

BRONZE TRI SCHIETTI

YH 1 YC 2 OH 4 OC 3

1 824 Rick Peterson 1 3909 Jerry Burgr 1 6031 Rick Peterson 1 4611 Del Clausen

2 805 Rick Peterson 2 804 Rick Peterson 2 1969 Ron Zittritsch 2 6027 Rick Peterson

3 4267 Del Clausen 3 3118 Wendell Conger 3 1381 Jerry Burgr 3 4097 Wendell Conger

4 3158 Wendell Conger 4 1902 Jason Reams 4 2 Wendell conger

5 204 Larry Bowles

BROWN SCHIETTI

YH YC OH OC


CREAM BAR SCHIETTI

YH YC OH 1 OC

1 4664 Del Clausen

DUN SCHIETTI

YH 1 YC OH OC

1 119 Brad Wilcox

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LAVENDER SCHIETTI

YH 4 YC 2 OH 1 OC 3

1 2639 Jay Koehn 1 2631 Jay Koehn 1 4825 Jay Koehn 1 2547 Jay Koehn

2 2604 Jay Koehn 2 2617 Jay Koehn 2 2507 Jay Koehn 2 4558 Rick Peterson

3 6417 Jay Koehn 3 6408 Jay Koehn

4 4811 Jay Koehn

5 5367 Rick Peterson

MAGNANI

YH 4 YC 3 OH 2 OC 1

1 422 Dennis Meyer 1 400 Dennis Meyer 1 2448 Dennis Meyer 1 6686 Dennis Meyer

2 903 Don Delaney 2 4243 Del Clausen 2 1621 Dennis Meyer 2 2432 Dennis Meyer

3 105 Brad Wilcox 3 2474 Dennis Meyer 3 1641 Dennis Meyer

4 1333 Jerry Kern 4 169 Don Delaney 4 5712 Dennis Meyer

5 909 Don Delaney 5 4666 Del Clausen

6 1332 Jerry Kern 6 6689 Dennis Meyer

7 6007 Jerry Kern

8 637 Jerry Kern

9 384 Jerry Kern

10 3817 Jerry Kern

11 512 Don Delaney

MEALY SCHIETTI

YH 3 YC 1 OH OC 2

1 872 Rick Peterson 1 4225 Del Clausen 1 4603 Del Clausen

2 1913 Jason Reams 2 127 Brad Wilcox 2 4600 Del Clausen

3 131 Brad Wilcox

4 1906 Jason Reams

5 5506 Jed McCoy

NCC

YH 4 YC 3 OH 1 OC 2

1 1603 Dick Homewood 1 2602 Jay Koehn 1 7149 Del Clausen 1 4607 Del Clausen

2 1607 Dick Homewood 2 4601 Del Clausen 2 2514 Jay Koehn

3 5504 Jedd McCoy 3 4140 Ed & Jacki Loomis

OPAL SCHIETTI

YH 2 YC 1 OH OC

1 2620 Jay Koehn 1 4604 Del Clausen

2 2607 Jay Koehn 2 5816 Kevin Rocheleau

3 6415 Jay Koehn

4 5832 Kevin Rocheleau

OCHRE TRI SCHIETTI

YH 1 YC OH OC

1 1786 Donald Spieker JR

RED SCHIETTI

YH 2 YC 3 OH 4 OC 1

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1 813 Rick Peterson 1 802 Rick Peterson 1 4516 Rick Peterson 1 4040 Ed & Jacki Loomis

2 2413 Ron Zittritsch 2 3823 Jerry Burgr 2 4031 Ed & Jacki Loomis 2 6424 Jay Koehn

3 3811 Jerry Burgr 3 3820 Jerry Burgr 3 2106 Ed Kasselman 3 1377 Jerry Burgr

4 2412 Ron Zittritsch 4 2563 Ed Kasselman 4 1729 Ed Kasselman 4 65 Brad Wilcox

5 5353 Carlyle & Mary Perry 5 2422 Ron Zittritsch 5 1378 Jerry Burgr 5 376 Larry Bowles

6 580 Sabrina Stepleton JR 6 2629 Jay Koehn 6

5701 Carlyle & Mary Perry 6 81 Rick Peterson

7 5385 Carlyle & Mary Perry 7 2555 Ed Kasselman 7 2010 Ron Zittritsch

8 1109 Scott Scoles 8 2415 Ron Zittritsch 8 6111 Dick Homewood

9 2550 Ed Kasselman 9 4571 Larry Bowles

10 2414 Ron Zittritsch

RED CHECK SCHIETTI

YH 4 YC 2 OH 3 OC 1

1 1707 Wes Loeckle 1 3804 Jerry Burgr 1 2530 Wes Loeckle 1 1474 Jerry Burgr

2 3179 Wendell Conger 2 3860 Jerry Burgr 2 2502 Wes Loeckle 2 2507 Wes Loeckle

3 1718 Wes Loeckle 3 1717 Wes Loeckle 3 4656 Del Clausen

4 1111 Scott Scoles 4 3117 Wendell Conger 4 4628 Del Clausen

5 3113 Wendel Conger

6 1919 Bekka Reams JR

7 5500 Jed McCoy

8 5502 Jed McCoy

9 5507 Jed McCoy

RUSSET TRI SCHIETTI

YH YC 1 OH OC


SILVER CREAM SCHIETTI

YH 1 YC OH OC


2 5503 Jed McCoy

SILVER DUNN SCHIETTI

YH YC 1 OH OC


SULPHER TRI SCHIETTI

YH YC OH 1 OC

1 943 Donald Spieker JR

T‐PATTERN GRIZZLE SCHIETTI

YH YC 1 OH 3 OC 2

1 3817 Jerry Burgr 1 2006 Larry Bowles 1 659 Larry Bowles

2 5 Larry Bowles 2 1632 Wes Loeckle

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YELLOW SCHIETTI

YH 1 YC 3 OH 2 OC

1 3922 Jerry Burgr 1 3862 Jerry Burgr 1 1400 Jerry Burgr

2 2404 Ron Zittritsch 2 2007 Ron Zittritsch

WHITE SCHIETTI

YH 3 YC 4 OH 1 OC 2

1 713 Ed Loomis 1 739 Ed & Jacki Loomis 1 4199 Ed & Jacki Loomis 1

4134 Ed & Jacki Loomis

2 4338 Roland Taylor 2 4333 Roland Taylor 2 710 Roland Taylor 2 4007 Ed & Jacki Loomis

3 4306 Roland Taylor 3 4329 Roland Taylor 3 1026 Roland Taylor 3 4197 Ed & Jacki Loomis

4 728 Ed & Jacki Loomis 4 729 Ed & Jacki Loomis 4 4102 Roland Taylor 4 539 Brad Wilcox

5 4322 Roland Taylor 5 4309 Roland Taylor 5 1049 Roland Taylor 5 3020 Jerry Burgr

6 108 Brad Wilcox 6 4307 Roland Taylor 6 1078 Roland Taylor

7 4328 Roland Taylor 7 4308 Roland Taylor 7 3636 Roland Taylor

8 4310 Roland Taylor 8 4334 Roland Taylor 8 1027 Roland Taylor

9 4318 Roland Taylor 9 1047 Roland Taylor

10 1923 Jason Reams

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NMC 5th District Show Report 2009 Bonham, TX October 30‐31, 2009

Judge: Ed Kasselman

Best Modena White Y/C 4937 Bob Gathright Best Schietti White Y/C 4937 Bob Gathright Best Gazzi Bronze O/H 59 Rex Arnold Reserve Schietti Bronze O/H 64 Rex Arnold Reserve Gazzi Blue O/H 1113 Max Josey Best Yg Modena White Y/C 4937 Bob Gathright Best Old Modena Bronze O/H 64 Rex Arnold Best Old Gazzi Bronze O/H 59 Rex Arnold Best Yg Gazzi Blue Y/C 4976 Bob Gathright Best Old Schietti Bronze O/H 64 Rex Arnold Best Yg Schietti White Y/C 4937 Bob Gathright Best Yg Gazzi Hen Blue Y/H 2722 Max Josey Best Yg Gazzi Cock Blue Y/C 4976 Bob Gathright Best Old Gazzi Hen Bronze O/H 59 Rex Arnold Best Old Gazzi Cock Blue O/C 1758 Homer Griggs Best Yg Schietti Hen Bronze Y/H 7 Rex Arnold Best Yg Schietti Cock White Y/C 4937 Bob Gathright Best Old Schietti Hen Bronze O/H 64 Rex Arnold Best Old Schietti Cock Yellow O/C 1152 Jeff Quebedeaux

Bronze Gazzi Y/H [BOC] 1st‐4923‐Bob Gathright 2nd‐122‐Rex Arnold

Bronze Gazzi Y/C [4]1st‐14‐ Rex Arnold 2nd‐5‐ Rex Arnold

Bronze Gazzi O/H [2]1st‐59‐Rex Arnold 2nd‐94‐Rex Arnold 3rd‐9‐Rex Arnold 4th‐4122‐Bob Gathright 5th‐424‐Ron Axsom 6th‐561‐Ron Axsom

Bronze Gazzi O/C [3]1st‐8‐ Rex Arnold 2nd‐3926‐Bob Gathright 3rd‐3927‐Bob Gathright

Bronze Tri Gazzi Y/H [2] 1st‐4974‐Bob Gathright 2nd‐1659‐Lester Whitley

Bronze Tri Gazzi Y/C[3]1st‐4967‐Bob Gathright 2nd‐1640‐Lester Whitley

Bronze TriGazziO/H BOC 1st‐1128‐Max Josey 2nd‐3054‐Frank Romanski

Bronze Tri Gazzi O/C[4]1st‐239‐Max Josey 2nd‐6022‐Bob Gathright 3rd‐3142‐Max Josey

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Blue Gazzi Y/H [4] 1st‐2722‐Max Josey 2nd‐1810‐Homer Griggs

Blue Gazzi Y/C [BOC]1st‐4976‐Bob Gathright 2nd‐4990‐Bob Gathright 3rd‐1837‐Homer Griggs 4th‐2825‐Eric Buquet

Blue Gazzi O/H [2]1st‐1113‐Max Josey 2nd‐503‐Jeff Quebedouex 3rd‐55‐ Rex Arnold 4th‐6007‐Bob Gath right 5th‐6004‐Bob Gathright 6th‐204‐Max Josey 7th‐764‐Bubba Axsom 8th‐2008‐Homer Griggs 9th‐3124‐Jeff Quebedeaux

Blue Gazzi O/C [3] 1st‐1758‐Homer Griggs 2nd‐1192‐Max Josey

Red Check Gazzi Y/C [2] 1st‐5688‐Frank Romanski

Red Check Gazzi O/H BOC 1st‐1161‐Max Josey 2nd‐4109‐Max Josey

Red Check Gazzi O/C[3] 1st‐3087‐Max Josey 2nd‐2727‐Frank Romanski 3rd‐266‐Frank Romanski

Mealy Gazzi Y/C[3] 1st‐2813‐Eric Buquet

Mealy Gazzi O/H[2]1st‐778‐Frank Romanski 2nd‐208‐Max Josey 3rd‐1144‐Max Josey

Mealy Gazzi O/C[BOC]1st‐244‐Max Josey 2nd‐1889‐Max Josey

Black Schietti Y/H[BOC] 1st‐2824‐Eric Buquet 2nd‐2728‐Max Josey 3rd‐2810‐Eric Buquet 4th‐8‐ Rex Arnold 5th‐2804‐Eric Buquet 6th‐2803‐Eric Buquet 7th‐2731‐Max Josey 8th‐2830‐Eric Buquet 9th‐431‐ Doug Connally 10th‐5006‐Bob Gathright 11th‐443‐Doug Connally 12th‐452‐Doug Connally 13th‐4988‐Bob Gathright 14th‐451‐Doug Connally 15th‐458‐Doug Connally 16th‐4957‐Bob Gathright

Black Schietti Y/C[4]1st‐4970‐Bob Gathright 2nd‐118‐ Rex Arnold 3rd‐11‐Jeff Quebedeaux 4th‐4929‐Bob Gathright 5th‐440‐Doug Connally 6th‐4921‐Bob Gathright 7th‐444‐Doug Connally 8th‐2708‐Max Josey 9th‐1952‐P&G Loft 10th‐433‐Doug Connally

Black Schietti O/H [3]1st‐814‐Willi Richert 2nd‐714‐Jeff Quebedeaux 3rd‐708‐Jeff Quebedeaux 4th‐4171‐Max Josey 5th‐49‐Cletus Thompson 6th‐466‐Doug Connally 7th‐482‐Doug Connally

Black Schietti O/C[2]1st‐906‐Willi Richert 2nd‐6051‐Bob Gathright 3rd‐116‐Cletus Thompson 4th‐1136‐Max Josey 5th‐211‐Max Josey 6th‐539‐Al Walker 7th‐24‐P&G Loft 8th‐6041‐Bob Gathright 9th‐458‐Doug Connally 10th4558CletusThompson 11th‐595‐Frank Romanski 12th‐1026‐Al Walker 13th3490CletusThompson 14th‐493‐Doug Connally 15th‐461‐Doug Connally 16th‐1001‐Al Walker 17th‐21‐P&G Loft 18th2073Cletus Thompson

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Blue Schietti Y/H[2] 1st‐4951‐Bob Gath right 2nd‐2839‐Eric Buquet 3rd‐1825‐Homer Griggs

Blue Schietti Y/C[BOC]1st‐1832‐Homer Griggs 2nd‐1646‐Lester Whitley

Blue Schietti O/H[3]1st‐702‐Eric Buquet 2nd1431Cletus Thompson 3rd‐4276‐Homer Griggs

Blue Schietti O/C[4] 1st2082Cletus Thompson 2nd‐786‐Bubba Axsom 3rd‐2085‐Homer Griggs 4th‐2047‐Homer Griggs

Bronze Tri SchiettiY/H4 1st5052Cletus Thompson 2nd‐2753‐Max Josey

Bronze Tri Schietti Y/C3 1st‐4925‐Bob Gathright 2nd‐1875‐Homer Griggs 3rd‐4965‐Bob Gathright

Bronze Tri Schietti O/H BOC 1st‐1486‐Homer Griggs 2nd‐2038‐Homer Griggs 3rd‐3122‐Jeff Quebedeaux 4th‐627‐Lester Whitley 5th‐6031‐Bob Gath right

Bronze Tri Schietti O/C 2 1st‐2264‐Homer Griggs 2nd‐2283‐Al Walker 3rd‐604‐Lester Whitley 4th‐501Cletus Thompson 5th‐4152‐Max Josey

White Schietti Y/H[4] 1st‐2717‐Max Josey 2nd‐2730‐Max Josey 3rd‐2705‐Max Josey 4th‐2706‐Max Josey 5th‐4329‐Roland Taylor 6th‐4322‐Roland Taylor 7th‐704Shannon Bergeron 8th‐1800‐Homer Griggs 9th‐2711‐Max Josey 10th‐1863‐Homer Griggs 11th‐5002‐Bob Gathright 12th‐4323‐Roland Taylor 13th4964‐Bob Gathright 14th‐1833‐Homer Griggs 15th‐1856‐Homer Griggs 16th4338‐Roland Taylor 17th‐1820‐Homer Griggs 18th‐4328‐Roland taylor 19th‐1847‐Homer Griggs 20th5061CletusThompson 21st5050CletusThompson 22nd4306‐Roland Taylor 23rd5062CletusThompson

White Schietti Y/C BOC1st‐4937‐Bob Gathright 2nd‐4309‐Roland Taylor 3rd‐4318‐Roland Taylor 4th‐702Shannon Bergeron 5th‐4906‐Bob Gathright 6th‐707Shannon Bergeron 7th‐700Shannon Bergeron 8th‐4308‐Roland Taylor 9th‐1848‐Homer griggs 10th‐2702‐Max Josey 11th‐2704‐Max Josey 12th‐4963‐Bob Gathright 13th‐2718‐Max Josey 14th‐2710‐Max Josey 15th‐4333‐Roland Taylor 16th‐4927‐Bob Gathright 17th‐4301‐Roland Taylor 18th‐2700‐Max Josey 19th‐4300‐Max Josey 20th703ShannonBergeron 21st‐4327‐Roland Taylor 22nd‐1830‐Homer Griggs

White Schietti O/H [2]1st‐2071‐Homer Griggs 2nd‐2024‐Homer Griggs 3rd‐1026‐Roland Taylor 4th‐1465‐Homer Griggs 5th‐307ShannonBergeron 6th‐6028‐Bob Gathright 7th‐4102‐Roland Taylor 8th‐2009‐Homer Griggs 9th‐710‐Roland Taylor 10th‐570CletusThompson 11th1049‐Roland Taylor 12th‐530CletusThompson 13th2261‐Homer Griggs 14th308ShannonBergeron 15th‐515CletusThompson 16th1623CletusThompson 17th‐436‐Al Walker

White Schietti O/C[3]1st‐2208‐Homer Griggs 2nd‐2924‐Willi Richert 3rd‐6003‐Bob Gathright 4th‐2999‐Willi Richert 5th6512ShannonBergeron 6th‐1078‐Roland Taylor 7th‐3636‐Roland Taylor 8th155CletusThompson 9th‐1430‐Homer Griggs 10th318ShannonBergeron 11t6501ShannonBergeron 12th‐3601‐Roland Taylor 13t309ShannonBergeron 14th‐2049‐homer Griggs 15th‐3611‐Roland Taylor 16th‐1047‐Roland Taylor 17th1624CletusThompson 18th‐1039‐Roland Taylor 19th56CletusThompson

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24th‐4321‐Roland Taylor 25th‐1962‐P&G Loft

Mealy Schietti Y/H[3] 1st‐4910‐Frank Romanski 2nd‐2829‐Eric Buquet

Mealy Schietti Y/C[2]1st‐2818‐Eric Buquet

Mealy schietti O/H[4]1st‐6036‐Frank Romanski 2nd‐3009‐Frank Romanski

Mealy Schietti O/C[BOC 1st‐776‐Bubba Axsom 2nd‐2732‐Frank Romanski 3rd‐720‐Frank Romanski 4th‐5607‐Lester Whitley

Red Check Schietti Y/H 1st‐5691‐Frank Romanski

Red Check Schietti Y/C 3 1st‐2811‐Eric Buquet 2nd‐5696‐Frank Romanski

Red Check Schietti O/H BOC 1st‐1123‐Eric Buquet 2nd‐687‐Bob Gathright

Red Check Schietti O/C 4 1st‐220‐Frank Romanski 2nd‐258‐Frank Romanski 3rd‐479‐Jeff Quebedeaux

Red Schietti Y/H [BOC] 1st‐16‐Jeff Quebedeaux 2nd‐15‐Jeff Quebedeaux 3rd‐1951‐P&G Loft 4th‐432‐Doug Connally

Red Schietti O/H[3]1st‐4212‐Jeff Quebedeaux

Red Schietti O/C[2]1st‐1112‐Jeff Quebedeaux 2nd‐67‐P&G Loft 3rd‐91‐P&G Loft

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Bronze Chieti [2] 1st‐7‐Rex Arnold 2nd653‐CletusThompson 3rd‐811‐Ron Axsom

Bronze Schietti Y/C[3]1st 630‐CletusThompson

Bronze Schietti O/H BOC 1st‐64‐Rex Arnold 2nd‐42‐Rex Arnold 3rd‐1036‐Ron Axsom 4th567‐CletusThompson 5th‐634‐Ron Axsom 6th‐772‐Ron Axsom 7th‐1147‐Max Josey

Bronze Schietti O/C[4]1st‐535‐Ron Axsom 2nd‐4134‐Max Josey 3rd‐4647‐Rex Arnold

NCC Schietti Y/C BOC 1st‐2828‐Eric Buquet

NCC Schietti O/C 21st‐723‐Eric Buquet 2nd‐784‐Ron Axsom

Sulpher Tri Schietti Y/H BOC 1st‐4938‐Bob Gathright 2nd‐4966‐Bob Gathright

Red Argent Schietti O/C 1st‐210‐Ron Axsom

Yellow Schietti O/H 2 1st‐1157‐Jeff Quebedeaux 2nd‐809‐Willi Richert

Yellow Schietti O/C BOC 1st‐1152‐Jeff Quebedeaux

Blue Indigo Schietti Y/H 1st‐1664‐Lester Whitley

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NMC 6th District Show Hosted by the Arizona Modena Club

December 5th 2009 Camp Verde AZ Judge ~ Don “Tuffy” Affleck

Show Secretary ~ Jim Johnson

Best Modena Black YH 550 Jerry Mitosinka

Best Schietti Black YH 550 Jerry Mitosinka

Best Gazzi Red Check YC 571 Jerry Mitosinka

Reserve Schietti Magnani YH 1314 Jim Johnson

Reserve Gazzi Bronze OC 3927 Ron Axsom

Best Old Modena Magnani OC 766 Ron Axsom

Best Young Modena Black YH 550 Jerry Mitosinka

Best Old Schietti Magnani OC 766 Ron Axsom

Best Young Schietti Black YH 550 Jerry Miosinka

Best Old Gazzi Bronze OC 3927 Ron Axsom

Best Young Gazzi Red Check YC 571 Jerry Mitosinka

Best Young Schietti Hen Black YH 550 Jerry Mitosinka

Best Young Schietti Cock Brown YC 1909 Scott McMillan

Best Old Schietti Hen Bronze OH 634 Ron Axsom

Best Old Schietti Cock Magnani OC 766 Ron Axsom

Best Young Gazzi Hen Bronze Tri YH 1335 Russ Johnson*

Best Young Gazzi Cock Red Check YC 571 Jerry Mitosinka

Best Old Gazzi Hen Blue OH 6504 Jim Johnson

Best Old Gazzi Cock Bronze OC 3927 Ron Axsom

Schietti Parade Black YH # 550 Jerry Mitosinka

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Magnani YH # 1314 Jim Johnson

White YH # 548 Jerry Mitosinka

Yellow Argent YH # 1963 Scott McMillan

Yellow YH # 1915 Scott McMillan

Brown YC # 1909 Scott McMillan

Bronze YH # 811 Ron Axsom

Blue YC # 552 Jerry Mitosinka

Bronze Tri YH # 535 Jerry Mitosinka

NCC Bronze Indigo YH # 815 Ron Axsom

Gazzi Parade Red Check YC # 571 Jerry Mitosinka

Bronze OC # 3927 Ron Axsom

Blue OH # 6504 Jim Johnson

Bronze Tri YH # 1335 Russ Johnson *

Silver Cream YH # 1331 Jim Johnson

Silver YH # 1305 Jim Johnson

Mealy YH # 452 Ray Pizzuto

NCC OH # 1052 Cowboy Lorifice

Black OC # 202 Jim Johnson

Magnani OC # 1006 Vincent Pizzuto*

Juniors Best Junior Modena Mealy Schietti OC # 776 Bubba Axsom

Reserve Junior Modena Bronze Tri Gazzi YH # 1335 Russ Johnson

Reserve Schietti Red OH # 500 Vincent Pizzuto

Reserve Gazzi Blue OH # 623 Bubba Axsom

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Gazzi Results

Bronze YH 1‐ 821 R. Axsom 2‐ 816 R. Axsom 3‐ 824 R. Axsom

YC 1‐ 1551 R. Axsom

OH 1‐ 762 R. Axsom 2‐ 713 R. Axsom 3‐ 561 R. Axsom 4‐ 424 R. Axsom

OC 1‐ 3927 R. Axsom 2‐ 1083 R. Axsom 3‐ 1619 R. Axsom

Blue

YC 2 1‐ 1315 J. Johnson 2‐ 2076 R & T Bailey

OH BOC 1‐ 6504 J. Johnson 2‐ 891 J. Mitosinka 3‐ 623 B. Axsom* 4‐ 764 B. Axsom* 5‐ 433 R. Pizzuto

OC 3 1‐ 6515 J. Johnson

Black YH 3 1‐ 1332 J. Johnson

YC 4 1‐ 1302 J. Johnson

OH 2 1‐ 217 J. Johnson

OC BOC 1‐ 202 J. Johnson 2‐ 6522 J. Johnson

Bronze Tri YH BOC 1‐1335 Russ Johnson*

OH 2 1‐ 122 J. Johnson 2‐ 6501 J. Johnson 3‐ 2556 R & T Bailey

OC 3 1‐ 2871Bubba Axsom* 2‐ 1158 J. Johnson

Silver YH BOC 1‐ 1305 J. Johnson 2‐ 1342 J. Johnson

OH 3 1‐ 1674 R. Pizzuto

OC 2 1‐ 434 Vince Pizzuto*

Mealy YH BOC 1‐ 452 R. Pizzuto

YC 2 1‐ 449 T. Wilson

OH 3 1‐ 10022 R. Pizzuto

Red Check YH 1‐ 447 T. Wilson

YC BOC 1‐ 571 J. Mitosinka

NCC BOC 1‐ 1052 C. Lorifice 2‐ 372 C. Lorifice

Red Mottle BOC 1‐ 176 C. Lorifice

Magnani OC BOC 1‐ 1006 V. Pizzuto*

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Black YH BOC 1‐ 550 J. Mitosinka 2‐ 1962 S. McMillan 3‐539 J. Mitosinka

YC 3 1‐ 524 J. Mitosinka 2‐ 556 J. Mitosinka

OH 2 1‐ 332 J. Mitosinka

OC 4 1‐ 306 J. Mitosinka

Magnani YH BOC 1‐ 1314 J. Johnson 2‐ 1330 J. Johnson 3‐ 1311 R. Johnson* 4‐ 1338 J. Johnson 5‐ 1326 J. Johnson 6‐ 819 R. Axsom 7‐1339 J. Johnson 8‐ 1327 J. Johnson 9‐ 267 J. Moreno

YC 3 1‐ 1310 J. Johnson 2‐ 1317 J. Johnson 3‐ 818 R. Axsom 4‐ 1325 J. Johnson

OH 4 1‐ 832 R. Axsom 2‐ 121 J. Johnson 3‐ 525 T. Wilson 4‐ 5 J. Johnson

OC 2 1‐ 766 R. Axsom 2‐ 2416 R. Axsom 3‐ 35 J. Johnson 4‐ 133 J. Johnson 5‐ 246 J. Johnson 6‐ 520 R & T Bailey 7‐ 2560 R & T Bailey

Bronze YH BOC 1‐ 811 R. Axsom 2‐ 802 R. Axsom 3‐ 2715 R. Axosm 4‐ 822 R. Axsom 5‐ 1321 J. Johnson 6‐ 262 J. Moreno

YC 4 1‐ 1341 J. Johnson 2‐ 804 R. Axsom 3‐ 807 R. Axsom

OH 3 1‐ 634 R. Axsom 2‐ 1036 R. Axsom 3‐ 564 J. Johnson 4‐ 362 J. Mitosinka 5‐ 772 R. Axsom

OC 2 1‐ 1027 J. Mitosinka 2‐ 30 R. Axsom 3‐ 535 R. Axsom 4‐ 450 R. Axsom

Red YH 2nd 1‐ 557 J. Mitosinka 2‐ 801 R. Axsom 3‐ 425 T. Wilson 4‐ 546 J. Mitosinka 5‐ 817 R. Axsom 6‐ 261 J. Moreno 7‐ 426 T. Wilson

YC 4th 1‐ 515 J. Mitosinka 2‐ 806 R. Axsom 3‐ 451 V. Pizzuto* 4 ‐ 518 J. Mitosinka

OH 3rd 1‐ 500 V. Pizzuto* 2‐ 1066 J. Mitosinka

OC BOC 1‐ 409 T. Wilson 2‐ 31 T. Wilson 3‐ 454 T. Wilson 4‐ 233 R. Axsom

White YH BOC 1‐ 548 J. Mitosinka 2‐ 555 J. Mitosinka 3‐ 568 J. Mitosinka

YC 2nd 1‐ 519 J. Mitosinka 2‐ 593 J. Mitosinka 3‐ 520 J. Mitosinka

OH 3rd 1‐ 393 J. Mitosinka 2‐ 896 J. Mitosinka 3‐ 416 J. Mitosinka 4‐ 1099 J. Mitosinka

Blue YH 4th 1‐ 423 T. Wilson 2‐ 1320 J. Johnson

YC BOC 1‐ 552 J. Mitosinka 2‐ 450 R. Pizzuto

OH 3rd 1‐ 2552 T & R Bailey 2‐ 6510 J. Johnson

OC 2nd 1‐ 786 B. Axsom* 2‐ 6519 J. Johnson 3‐ 1530 T & R Bailey 4‐ 606 R. Pizzuto

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Mealy YH 4th 1‐ 448 T. Wilson 2‐ 419 R. Pizzut

YC 2nd 1‐ 446 T. Wilson 2‐ 430 J. Johnson

OH 3rd 1‐ 342 T. Wilson 2‐ 145 J. Johnson

OC BOC 1‐ 776 B. Axsom* 2‐ 265 J. Johnson

Bronze Tri YH BOC 1‐ 535 J. Mitosinka 2‐ 250 J. Moreno

YC 2nd 1‐ 536 J. Mitosinka 2‐ 253 J. Moreno 3‐ 2083 T & R Bailey

OH 3rd 1‐ 527 T & R Bailey

Yellow YH BOC 1‐ 1915 S. McMillan 2‐ 1965 S. McMillan 3‐ 1937 S. McMillan

OH 3rd 1‐ 499 J. Mitosinka

OC 2nd 1‐ 485 J. Mitosinka

Red Check YH 3rd 1‐ 432 T. Wilson

OH 2nd 1‐ 324 T. Wilson

OC BOC 1‐ 511 T. Wilson 2‐ 2554 T & R Bailey 3‐ 1233 T & R Bailey

Silver OH BOC 1‐ 6480 T. Wilson 2‐ 2714 J. Johnson 3‐ 544 T. Wilson 4‐ 550 T. Wilson

Brown YH 2nd 1‐ 1943 S. McMillan 2‐ 1961 S. McMillan

YC BOC 1‐ 1909 S. McMillan 2‐ 1917 S. McMillan

Opal YH 3rd 1‐ 421 T. Wilson

YC 2nd 1‐ 422 T. Wilson

OH BOC 1‐ 433 T. Wilson

Cream OH BOC 1‐ 625 B. Axsom* 2‐ 5902 B. Axsom*

OC 2nd 1‐ 2416 J. Johnson

T&Tri Grizzle YH Boc 1‐ 810 R. Axsom

YC 2nd 1‐ 2082 T & R Bailey

Silver Cream OH BOC 1‐ 501 B .Axsom*

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Mottle YC BOC 1‐ 803 R. Axsom

Exhibitors: Ron Axsom, Tim Wilson, Jim Moreno, Jerry Mitosinka, Scott McMillan, Cowboy Lorifice, Jim Johnson, Terry & Rena Bailey, Ray Pizzuto, Juniors: Ron “Bubba” Axsom, Jeff Johnson, Vincent Pizzuto, Russ Johnson A big THANK YOU to all who came and enjoyed another great show!!!! Jim Johnson, Show Secretary

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7th District NMC Meet Kennewick, Washington

October 24‐25, 2009 Judge: Cleve Potter

BEST MODENA WHITE # 456 JOHN AUGSBURGER BEST GAZZI BRONZE TRI # 137 BURK KLEIBER BEST SCHIETTI WHITE # 456 JOHN AUGSBURGER BEST OLD GAZZI BRONZE TRI # 137 BURK KLEIBER BEST OLD SCHIETTI WHITE # 456 JOHN AUGSBURGE BEST YOUNG GAZZI BLUE # 1492 BURK KLEIBER BEST YOUNG SCHIETTI WHITE #3614 STEVE BEIER BEST OLD GAZZI HEN BRONZE TRI HEN # 137 BURK KLEIBER BEST OLD GAZZI COCK BRONZE COCK # 406 C & W LOFTS BEST OLD SCHIETTI HEN BLACK HEN # 112 ROMAN KLEIBER JR. BEST OLD SCHIETTI COCK WHITE COCK # 456 JOHN AUGSBURGER BEST YOUNG SCHIETTI HEN WHITE HEN # 3614 STEVE BEIER BEST YOUNG SCHITTI COCK BRONZE COCK ‐ # 491 C & W LOFTS BEST YOUNG GAZZI HEN BLUE HEN ‐ # 1492 BURK KLEIBLER BEST YOUNG GAZZI COCK MEAKY COCK # 1676 KEN CASTELL BEST JR. BLACK SCHIETTI HEN # 112 ROMAN KLEIBLER

SCHIETTI BLUE YH 1769 (1) ELDON CRABTREE BLUE YH 1767 (2) ELDON CRAB TREE BLUE OH 127 DELL REYNOLDS BLUE OC 666 BOC CLAIL TEPFER BLUE OC 2822 (2) C & W LOFTS MEALY YH 3698 BOC STEVE BEIER MEALY YH 7646 (2) C & W LOFTS MEALY OC 122 (1) BOC BURK KLEIBLER MEALY OC 4200 (2) C & W LOFTS RED CK YC 3607 (1) BY STEVE BEIER RED CK YC 1675 (2) KEN CASTEEL RED CK YC 3610 (3) STEVE BEIER RED CK OC 154 (1) BOC J.& CALLY HIGBEE RED CK OC 23 (2) KEN CASTEEL WHITE YH 3614 (1) BY STEVE BEIER WHITE YH 301 (2) JOHN AUGSBURGER WHITE YH 302 (3) JOHN AUGSBUGER WHITE YH 3612 (4) STEVE BEIER WHITE YC 3602 (1) BY STEVE BEIER WHITE YC 303 ( 2) JOHN AUGSBURER WHITE OH 20 (1) JOHN AUGSBUGER WHITE OH 442 (2) JOHN AUGSBUGE WHITE OC 456 (1) BOC JOHN AUGSBUGER WHITE OC 26 (2) JOHN AUGSBUGER BLACK YH 2291 (1) CODY HALL JR. BLACK YH 1779 (2) ELDON CRABTREE BLACK YH 2289 (3) CODY HALL BLACK YC 1483 (1) ROMAN KLEIBLER BLACK OH 112 ( 1) BOC BJ ROMAN KLEIBLER BLACK OH 265 (2) HAYDEN HALL JR. BLACK OC 146 (1) ROMAN KLEIBLER JR.

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BLACK OC 4225 (1) DELL REYNOLDS BRONZE OH 31 BURK KLEIBLER BRONZE OH 138 CODY HALL JR. BRONZE OC 136 (1) BOC C & W LOFTS BRONZE TRI YH 465 C & W LOFTS BRONZE TRI YC 1768 ELDON CRABTREE BRONZE TRI OH 128 BURK KLEIBLER BRONZE TRI OC 700 ( 1) BOC C & W LOFTS BRONZE TRI OC 420 (2) C & W LOFTS BRONZE TRI OC 723 (3) C & W LOFTS BRONZE TRI OC 420 ( 4) C & W LOFTS BRONZE TRI OC 136 ( 5) DELL REYNOLDS SULFUR YH 494 C & W LOFTS BRONZE INDIGO YH 1490 BOC BURK KLEIBLER BRONZE INDIGO OH 118 (2) DELL REYNOLDS MOTTLE YH 2290 (1) CODY HALL JR. MEALY YC 1494 (1) BURK KLEIBLER MOTTLE YC 3605 ( 2) STEVE BEIER SULFUR TRI OH 1353 DELL REYNOLDS BRONZE CK YC 491 C & W LOFTS BLUE GRIZZLE YH 6 CODY HALL JR. MEALY GRIZZLE YC 3609 (1) BOC STEVE BEIER MEALY GRIZZLE YC 3425 (2) LYNNE CRABTREE MEALY GRIZZLE OH 448 STEVE BEIER

GAZZI BLACK YH 1379 ROMAN KLEIBLER BLUE YH 1492 BURK KLEIBER BLUE YC 396 CLAIR TEPFER BLUE OH 1134 BURK KLEIBLER BRONZE TRI YH 495 (1) C & W LOFTS BRONZE TRI OH 367 (2) BURK KLEIBLER MEALY YC 1676 KEN CASTEEL RUSSET TRI OH 383 BURK KLEIBLER

BRONZE OC 406 C & W LOFTS

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8th District NMC Meet November 28,2009 Woodstock, Ontario Judge: Bob Gathright

Best Modena White Schietti OC 4073 Don Affleck Best Schietti White Schietti OC 4073 Don Affleck Best Gazzi Sulphur‐Tri YH 3829 Best Young Modena Black Schietti 3544 Rob Eby Best Old Modena White Schietti 4073 Don Affleck Best Junior Modena Silver Cream Schietti 564 Catherine Julien Dupuis Best Young Gazzi Hen Sulphur‐Tri 3829 Best Young Gazzi Cock Black 3539 Rob Eby Best Young Gazzi Sulphur‐Tri 3829 Rob Eby Best Old Gazzi Hen Black 481 Dominic Léveillé Best Old Gazzi Cock Mealy 40 Don Affleck Best Old Gazzi Mealy 40 Don Affleck Reserve Gazzi Mealy 40 Don Affleck Best Young Schietti Hen Black 3544 Rob Eby Best Young Schietti Cock Blue 272 Raymond Julien Best Young Schietti Black 3544 Rob Eby Best Old Schietti Hen Yellow 405 Roby Eby Best Old Schietti Cock White 4073 Don Affleck Best Old Schietti White 4073 Don Affleck Reserve Schietti Yellow 406 Jeff Sayles BLUE GAZZI BLACK GAZZI OCHRE-TRI GAZZI YH (4) YH (4) OH (1) 1- 407 José Pacheco 1- 705 Russ Brock 1- 21 Don Affleck YC (3) 2- 512 Dominic Léveillé 1- 205 Raymond Julien 3- 533 Dominic Léveillé RED CHECK GAZZI OH (1) YC (3) OC (1) 1- 410 Albert Lowen BOC 1- 3539 Rob Eby 1- 412 Robert Leegstra 2- 461 Raymond Julien 2- 289 Raymond Julien 2- 6097 Pierre Pilon 3- 27 Pierre Pilon OH (1) 4- 309 André Bakx 1- 481 Dominic Léveillé BOC YELLOW CHECK GAZZI 5- 309 José Pacheco 2- 554 Raymond Julien OC (1) OC (2) 3- 169 Raymond Julien 1- 257 Pierre Pilon 1- 3006 Jeff Sayles 4- 596 Dominic Léveillé 2- 715 Len Bolton OC (2) NCC GAZZI

1- 692 Dominic Léveillé YH (1) BRONZE-TRI GAZZI 2- 475 Raymond Julien 1- 3306 Russ Brock YH (1) 3- 480 Dominic Léveillé 1- 798 Raymond Julien BOC 4- 496 Dominic Léveillé BLUE SCHIETTI 2- 760 Don Affleck YH (4) YC (3) MEALY GAZZI 1- 731 Robert Leegstra 1- 502 Dominic Léveillé OC (1) 2- 109 Pierre Pilon

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2- 47 Bernard Raby 1- 40 Don Affleck 3- 281 Raymond Julien OC (2) 2- 7417 Pierre Pilon 4- 128 Don Affleck 1- 600 Albert Lowen 3- 665 Robert Leegstra YC (1) 2- 313 Len Bolton 1- 272 Raymond Julien BOC

ANDALOUSIAN GAZZI 2- 402 José Pacheco BRONZE GAZZI YH (4) 3- 231 Raymond Julien YH (2) 1- 742 Dominic Léveillé 4- 3470 Jeff Sayles 1- 718 Rob Eby 2- 529 Dominic Léveillé 5- 384 André Bakx OC (1) YC (2) 6- 729 Robert Leegstra 1- 713 Rob Eby BOC 1- 544 Dominic Léveillé OH (2) 2- 722 Russ Brock OH (1) 1- 3046 Jeff Sayles

1- 482 Dominic Léveillé BOC 2- 159 Raymond Julien SILVER DUN GAZZI OC (3) 3- 345 José Pacheco YH (2) 1- 452 Dominic Léveillé 4- 212 Pierre Pilon 1- 752 Don Affleck OC (3) OH (1) RUSSET-TRI GAZZI 1- 4139 Don Affleck 1- 2369 Pierre Pilon BOC YH (2) 2- 618 Robert Leegstra 2- 4 Len Bolton 1- 723 Len Bolton 3- 694 Pierre Pilon OC (3) OH (1) 4- 404 Len Bolton 1- 702 Len Bolton 1- 310 Robert Leegstra BOC

RED ARGENT SCHIETTI CREAM GAZZI T-PATTERN GRIZZLE GAZZI YH (1) OH (1) YC (1) 1- 103 Pierre Pilon 1- 101 Pierre Pilon 1- 530 Dominic Léveillé 2- 115 Pierre Pilon 2- 12 Len Bolton OC (2) 3- 114 Pierre Pilon

1- 541 Albert Lowen BOC YC (2) SILVER GAZZI 1- 102 Pierre Pilon OH (2) SILVER CREAM GAZZI OC (3) 1- 3044 Jeff Sayles OH (1) 1- 837 Pierre Pilon OC (1) 1- 1404 Pierre Pilon 1- 158 Pierre Pilon BOC

BRONZE-TRI SCHIETTI BLACK SCHIETTI RED SCHIETTI YH (3) YH (1) YH (4) 1- 239 Raymond Julien 1- 3544 Rob Eby BOC 1- 3529 Rob Eby YC (1) 2- 376 André Bakx 2- 501 Dan Rose 1- 701 Raymond Julien BOC 3- 3528 Rob Eby 3- 3477 Jeff Sayles OH (2) 4- 3304 Russ Brock YC (1) 1- 1716 Jeff Sayles 5- 217 Raymond Julien 1- 615 Carlos Botelho BOC 2- 4102 Don Affleck 6- 725 Len Bolton 2- 504 Dan Rose 3- 307 José Pacheco YC (4) 3- 255 Raymond Julien 4- 263 Jeff Sayles 1- 3307 Russ Brock OH (3) 5- 618 Jean-Marc Danis 2- 703 Russ Brock 1- 1700 Jeff Sayles OC (4) 3- 3545 Rob Eby 2- 258 Rob Eby 1- 1883 Pierre Pilon 4- 580 Jean-Marc Danis 3- 21 Carlos Botelho 2- 3226 Don Affleck OH (2) OC (2)

1- 4325 Rob Eby 1- 8642 Rob Eby BRONZE SCHIETTI 2- 4340 Rob Eby 2- 1780 Rob Eby YH (2) 3- 1515 Russ Brock 3- 210 Gérard Roy 1- 3303 Russ Brock 4- 227 Dann Maschke 4- 529 Gérard Roy 2- 3524 Rob Eby 5- 383 André Bakx 5- 56 Gérard Roy 3- 15 Bernard Raby 6- 132 Russ Brock 6- 604 Jean-Marc Danis 4- 8 Bernard Raby 7- 504 Russ Brock 7- 78 Jean-Marc Danis YC (3) 8- 33 Dann Maschke 8- 270 Gérard Roy

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1- 579 Jean-Marc Danis 9- 34 Albert Lowen 9- 618 Don Affleck 2- 711 Rob Eby OC (3) 3- 716 Rob Eby 1- 1757 Rob Eby YELLOW SCHIETTI OH (4) 2- 1507 Russ Brock YH (3) 1- 41 Dann Maschke 3- 719 Russ Brock 1- 3459 Jeff Sayles 2- 6821 Rob Eby 4- 1526 Russ Brock OH (1) OC (1) 5- 209 André Bakx 1- 405 Jeff Sayles BOC 1- 1778 Rob Eby BOC 6- 724 Russ Brock 2- 160 Don Affleck 2- 4025 Don Affleck 7- 138 Albert Lowen 3- 717 Jeff Sayles 3- 625 Jean-Marc Danis 8- 1760 Rob Eby 4- 1722 Jeff Sayles 4- 1597 Russ Brock 9- 59 Pierre Pilon OC (2) 5- 130 Rob Eby ## 310 Albert Lowen 1- 160 Don Affleck 6- 532 Jean-Marc Danis ## 905 André Bakx 2- 421 Jeff Sayles 7- 906 André Bakx ## 1512 Russ Brock 3- 1728 Jeff Sayles

## 50 Pierre Pilon 4- 716 Jeff Sayles MEALY SCHIETTI ## 498 André Bakx YH (1) ## 1523 Russ Brock SILVER SCHIETTI 1- 114 Don Affleck BOC YH (2) 2- 726 Len Bolton ANDALOUSIAN SCHIETTI 1- 3451 Jeff Sayles YC (3) YH (3) 2- 120 Don Affleck

1- 129 Don Affleck 1- 503 Dan Rose 3- 207 Catherine Julien-Dupuis

OH (4) 2- 511 Dominic Léveillé YC (4) 1- 533 Don Affleck OH (2) 1- 3468 Jeff Sayles

OC (2) 1- 413 José Pacheco 2- 220 Catherine Julien-Dupuis

1- 573 Don Affleck 2- 34 Dann Maschke OH (1)

2- 205 Pierre Pilon OC (1) 1- 270 Catherine Julien-Dupuis

3- 1751 Albert Lowen 1- 730 Dann Maschke BOC OC (3) 1- 1709 Jeff Sayles 2- 734 John Frazao

WHITE SCHIETTI RED CHECK SCHIETTI MAGNANI SCHIETTI YH (4) YC (2) YH (4) 1- 3452 Jeff Sayles 1- 101 Pierre Pilon 1- 3302 Russ Brock 2- 454 Gérard Roy OH (1) 2- 573 Jean-Marc Danis 3- 710 Jeff Sayles 1- 1758 Albert Lowen BOC YC (3) 4- 381 André Bakx 2- 74 Robert Leegstra 1- 3314 Russ Brock YC (3) 3- 138 Pierre Pilon 2- 35 Bernard Raby 1- 707 Jeff Sayles OC (3) 3- 4 Bernard Raby 2- 3463 Jeff Sayles 1- 408 Pierre Pilon 4- 3 Bernard Raby 3- 3460 Jeff Sayles 2- 578 Don Affleck 5- 470 Gérard Roy 4- 305 Albert Lowen 3- 164 Pierre Pilon OH (1) OH (2) 1- 3524 Pierre Pilon BOC 1- 4038 André Bakx CREAM SCHIETTI 2- 411 Albert Lowen 2- 538 Jeff Sayles YC (2) 3- 34 Albert Lowen 3- 757 Jeff Sayles 1- 204 Don Affleck OC (2) 4- 1730 Jeff Sayles OH (3) 1- 91 Pierre Pilon 5- 4045 André Bakx 1- 955 Pierre Pilon 2- 5 Bernard Raby 6- 227 Gérard Roy 2- 116 John Frazao 3- 305 Albert Lowen 7- 415 Carlos Botelho 3- 653 Don Affleck 8- 162 Albert Lowen OC (1) LAVENDER SCHIETTI

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9- 4130 Don Affleck 1- 171 Pierre Pilon BOC OH (1) OC (1) 2- 3110 Jeff Sayles 1- 723 Russ Brock BOC 1- 4073 Don Affleck BOC 2- 1242 Pierre Pilon 2- 617 Jeff Sayles YELLOW CHECK SCHIETTI OC (2) 3- 6511 Albert Lowen YH (3) 1- 1510 Russ Brock 4- 4532 Jeff Sayles 1- 724 Len Bolton 2- 1527 Russ Brock 5- 900 André Bakx 2- 3464 Jeff Sayles 3- 84 Pierre Pilon 6- 1565 André Bakx OH (2) 7- 3011 Albert Lowen 1- 6369 Don Affleck MOTTLE SCHIETTI 8- 760 Jeff Sayles 2- 2318 Pierre Pilon YH (2) 9- 230 Gérard Roy OC (1) 1- 38 Xavier Raby

1- 52 Jeff Sayles BOC 2- 32 Bernard Raby YELLOW SCHIETTI 2- 5962 Albert Lowen 3- 276 Raymond Julien YH (3) YC (3) 1- 3459 Jeff Sayles OPAL SCHIETTI 1- 10 Bernard Raby OH (1) YH (1) OH (4) 1- 405 Jeff Sayles BOC 1- 43 Xavier Raby BOC 1- 259 Rob Eby 2- 160 Don Affleck 2- 34 Xavier Raby OC (1) 3- 717 Jeff Sayles OH (2) 1- 619 Jean-Marc Danis BOC 4- 1722 Jeff Sayles 1- 88 Pierre Pilon 2- 470 Dominic Léveillé OC (2) OC (3) 1- 160 Don Affleck 1- 30 Xavier Raby SULPHUR-TRI SCHIETTI 2- 421 Jeff Sayles 2- 18 Xavier Raby YH (2) 3- 1728 Jeff Sayles 1- 3472 Jeff Sayles 4- 716 Jeff Sayles GOLD SCHIETTI OH (1)

YC (2) 1- 2025 Jeff Sayles SILVER CREAM SCHIETTI 1- 3454 Jeff Sayles OH (1) OC (1) RUSSET-TRI SCHIETTI 1- 412 Don Affleck 1- 4505 Jeff Sayles YC (1)

2- 564 Catherine Julien-Dupuis 1- 126 Pierre Pilon

OCHRE-TRI SCHIETTI BAR GRIZZLE SCHIETTI NCC SCHIETTI YH (1) OH (1) YH (3)

1- 286 Catherine Julien-Dupuis 1- 409 Pierre Pilon 1- 3543 Rob Eby

2- 273 Catherine Julien-Dupuis 2- 162 Pierre Pilon YC (4)

YC (2) 1- 3541 Rob Eby

1- 706 Robert Leegstra T-PATTERN GRIZZLE SCHIETTI OH (2)

OH (4) YC (2) 2- 453 Rob Eby 1- 712 Len Bolton 1- 37 Pierre Pilon 1- 6812 Rob Eby OC (3) OH (3) OC (1) 1- 1609 Pierre Pilon 1- 225 Dann Maschke 1- 4213 Rob Eby BOC

2- 125 Pierre Pilon REDUCED SCHIETTI OC (1) SULPHUR SCHIETTI OH (1) 1- 6826 Rob Eby BOC OC (1) 1- 70 Pierre Pilon 2- 623 Pierre Pilon 1- 600 Jean-Marc Danis

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National Modena Club Eastern Regional Show

Sponsored by the Atlantic Modena Club Lebanon, PA ~ November 28th, 2009

Judge: Patrick Bakx ~ Birds Shown: 241 Record Keeper: Kevin Angle, Reese Johnson ~ Show Secretary: Kevin Angle

Best Modena: White YC 5102 Scott Brown Best Schietti: White YC 5102 Scott Brown Best Gazzi: Blue YH 5112 Scott Brown Reserve Schietti: Bronze‐Tri OC 1229 Scott Brown Reserve Gazzi: Black OH 175 Scott Brown Best Young Modena: White YC 5102 Scott Brown Best Old Modena: Bronze‐Tri OC 1229 Scott Brown Best Young Gazzi Blue YH 5102 Scott Brown Best Old Gazzi: Black OH 175 Scott Brown Best Young Schietti White YC 5102 Scott Brown Best Old Schietti Bronze‐Tri OC 1229 Scott Brown Best Young Gazzi Hen Blue 5112 Scott Brown Best Young Gazzi Cock Mealy 746 Rich Werner Best Old Gazzi Hen Black 175 Scott Brown Best Old Gazzi Cock Bronze‐Tri 752 David Jackson Best Young Schietti Hen White YH 28 Wayne Heckert Best Young Schietti Cock White YC 5102 Scott Brown Best Old Schietti Hen Red Check OH 3475 Scott Brown Best Old Schietti Cock Bronze‐Tri OC 1229 Scott Brown

Black Gazzi

YC(2) OH (1)

1. 1248 Stew Webster 1. 175 Scott Brown

2. 920 Jamie Purpura

Red

YH (1) YC (2) OC (1)

1. 4007 Ed Werner 1. 3303 Ed Werner 1. 809 Ed Werner

Mealy

YH (3) YC (1) OC (2)

1. 822 David Jackson 1. 746 Rich Werner 1. 530 David Jackson

2. 352 Mark Kisamore

Red Check

YH (3) OH (1) OC (1)

1. 5 Wayne Heckert 1. 718 David Jackson 1. 729 David Jackson

Ochre‐Tri

YH (1)


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Sulphur‐Tri

OH (1)

1. 2618 Steve Shott

Yellow

OH (1)

1. 324 Rich Werner

Yellow Check

OH (1)


Bronze

YH (3) YC (2) OH (4) OC (1)

1. 202 Don Vancampen 1. 203 Don Vancampen 1. 836 Don Vancampen 1. 821 Rich Werner

2. 613 Jamie Purpura 2. 207 Mary Sturm 2. 69 Jamie Purpura 2. 5011 Kevin Angle

Silver Cream

YH (1)

1. 757 Rich Werner

Blue

YH (1) YC (4) OH (2) OC (3)

1. 5112 Scott Brown 1. 112 Dick Haas 1. 3328 Dick Haas 1. 1200 Scott Brown

2. 108 Dick Haas 2. 323 Mark Kisamore 2. 524 David Jackson 2. 827 David Jackson

3. 136 Dick Haas 3. 801 David Jackson 3. 325 Rich Werner

4. 813 David Jackson 4. 758 Rich Werner 4. 772 David Jackson

5. 137 Dick Haas

Bronze‐Tri Gazzi

YH (4) YC (2) OH (3) OC (1)

1. 324 Mark Kisamore 1. 107 Dick Haas 1. 1721 Chris Spreitzer 1. 752 David Jackson

2. 824 David Jackson 2. 1586 Reese Johnson 2. 806 David Jackson 2. 513 Mark Kisamore

3. 3312 Dick Haas

4. 3338 Dick Haas

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Silver Gazzi

OH (1) OC (2)

1. 421 Mark Kisamore 1. 625 Rich Werner

Silver Dun

YC (2) OC (1)

1. 620 Ed Werner 1. 745 Ed Werner

Cream

OH (1)

1. 6645 Kevin Angle

NCC Schietti

YH (1) YC (2)

1. 2447 W. Momaney 1. 617 Jamie Purpura

2. 224 D. Vancampen 2. 716 Troy Dandar

3. 244 D. Vancampen

Andalusian

YH (3) YC (2) OC (1)

1. 809 David Jackson 1. 2425 W. Momaney 1. 1236 Scott Brown

2. 2408 W. Momaney 2. 3406 W. Momaney

3. 2444 W. Momaney 3. 3173 D. Vancampen

T‐Pattern Grizzle

YH (4) YC (1) OH (2) OC (3)

1. 254 M. Sturm 1. 226 D. Vancampen 1. 99 D. Vancampen 1. 482 Kevin Angle

2. 275 D. Vancampen 2. 269 M. Sturm 2. 214 Kevin Angle 2. 125 M. Sturm

Mottle

YH (4) YC (3) OH (2) OC (1)

1. 264 D. Vancampen 1. 712 D. Vancampen 1. 870 David Jackson 1. 2662 Stew Webster

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2. 274 M. Sturm 2. 292 M. Sturm 2. 169 D. Vancampen 2. 5155 D. Vancampen

3. 4115 D. Vancampen 3. M. Sturm


Brown

YH (1)

1. 200 Don Vancampen

Sulphur – Tri

OH (1)

1. 3314 Robert Haas

Gold

YH (2)

1. 1025 D. Vancampen

Silver

OH (2) OC (1)

1. 961 Jamie Purpura 1. 157 Rich Werner

Ochre‐Tri

YC (1)

1. 104 Robert Haas

Cream

YH (2) OH (1)

1. 5120 Scott Brown 1. 992 Troy Dandar

2. 760 Kevin Angle

Mealy

YH (3) YC (2) OH (4) OC (1)

1. 349 Mark Kisamore 1. 1589 Reese Johnson 1. 1264 Steve Shott 1. 1269 Scott Brown

2. 1903 Steve Shott 2. 1904 Steve Shott 2. 415 Troy Dandar 2. 3600 Reese Johnson

3. 740 Troy Dandar 3. 2451 J. Momaney 3. 1973 Scott Brown 3. 1277 Scott Brown

4. 1588 Reese Johnson 4. 4277 Steve Shott

5. 761 Rich Werner 5. 1622 Chris Spreitzer

6. 605 Jamie Purpura

Silver Cream

1. 2452 Jacob Momaney

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Russet‐Tri

OH (1)

1. 135 Troy Dandar

Red Check

YH (2) YC (3) OH (1) OC (4)

1. 1902 Steve Shott 1. 2000 Steve Shott 1. 3475 Scott Brown 1. 150 Scott Brown

2. 1569 Reese Johnson 2. 515 Chris Spreitzer 2. 1085 Kevin Angle 2. 936 J. Momaney

3. 2003 Steve Shott 3. 2461 J. Momaney 3. 2490 Reese Johnson

4. 618 Jamie Purpura 4. 2462 J. Momaney 4. 334 Reina Dandar

5. 1906 Scott Brown

Yellow Check

YH (4) YC (3) OH (1) OC (2)

1. 131 Robert Haas 1. 128 Robert Haas 1. 616 Robert Haas 1. 511 Don Vancampen

2. 1081 Kevin Angle 2. 270 Mary Sturm 2. 486 Kevin Angle 2. 4138 Robert Haas

3. 510 D. Vancampen

4. 1626 Robert Haas

Magnani

YH (4) YC (2) OH (4) OC (1)

1. 621 Chris Spreitzer 1. 1249 W. Momaney 1. 3424 W. Momaney 1. 3860 D. Vancampen

2. 2409 W. Momaney 2. 214 W. Momaney 2. 1315 Chris Spreitzer

3. 501 Chris Spreitzer 3. 3423 W. Momaney

Yellow

OH (2) OC (1)

1. 639 Rich Werner 1.810 David Jackson

Silver Dun

YH

Red

YH (2) YC (4) OH (1) OC (3)

1. 806 David Jackson 1. 757 Troy Dandar 1. 717 David Jackson 1. 4447 Stew Webster

2. 762 Troy Dandar 2. 9814 Ed Werner 2. 763 David Jackson

3. 778 David Jackson 3. 48 D. Vancampen

4. 810 Ed Werner

Bronze

YH (1) YC (2) OH (4) OC (3)

1. 261 D. Vancampen 1. 5115 Scott Brown 1. 1970 Scott Brown 1. 917 Scott Brown

2. 229 D. Vancampen 2. 208 D. Vancampen 2. 2349 Kevin Angle 2. 4441 Stew Webster

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3. 233 D. Vancampen 3. 497 D. Vancampen

4. 800 David Jackson 4. 535 David Jackson

Black

YH (3) YC (4) OH (2) OC (1)

1. 802 David Jackson 1.5100 Scott Brown 1. 70 D. Vancampen 1. 3686 Stew Webster

2. 241 D. Vancampen 2. 803 David Jackson 2. 1964 Scott Brown 2. 1270 Scott Brown

3. 805 David Jackson 3. 230 D. Vancampen 3. 744 David Jackson 3. 4127 D. Vancampen

4. 766 Stew Webster 4. 701 D. Vancampen

5. 437 D. Vancampen 5. 3262 Stew Webster

6. 1913 Scott Brown 6. 3441 Scott Brown

7. 200 D. Vancampen 7. 749 David Jackson

8. 132 David Jackson 8. 748 David Jackson

9. 788 David Jackson 9. 2057 W. Momaney

10. 124 D. Vancampen

White

YH (3) YC (1) OH (4) OC (2)

1. 28 Wayne Heckert 1. 5102 Scott Brown 1. 3438 Scott Brown 1. 192 Scott Brown

2. 4008 Ed Werner 2. 10 Wayne Heckert 2. 3324 Ed Werner 2. 853 Ed Werner

3. 4002 Ed Werner 3. 4016 Ed Werner 3. 3051 D. Vancampen 3. 190 Don Vancampen

4. 222 D. Vancampen 4. 3301 Ed Werner 4. 3236 Stew Webster

5. 26 Wayne Heckert 5. 1920 Scott Brown 5. 3325 Ed Werner

6. 32 Wayne Heckert 6. 461 D. Vancampen

7. 3901 Wayne Heckert

Blue

YH (4) YC (2) OH (3) OC (1)

1. 5113 Scott Brown 1. 1560 Reese Johnson 1. 114 Troy Dandar 1. 1219 Scott Brown

2. 825 David Jackson 2. 1582 Reese Johnson 2. 3605 Reese Johnson 2. 1953 Scott Brown

3. 2459 Brian Momaney 3. 1901 Steve Shott 3. 620 Reese Johnson 3. 774 David Jackson

4. 1571 Reese Johnson 4. 2454 Brian Momaney 4. 1210 Jamie Purpura 4. 945 Brian Momaney

5. 521 Stew Webster 5. 100 Robert Haas 5. 3626 Reese Johnson

6. 1900 Steve Shott 6. 620 Jamie Purpura 6. 3428 Brian Momaney

7. 621 Jamie Purpura 7. 138 Troy Dandar

8. 1089 Kevin Angle 8. 722 Mark Kisamore

9. 2273 Chris Spreitzer

10. 336 Chris Spreitzer

Bronze‐Tri Schietti

YH (4) YC (2) OH (3) OC (1)

1. 2953 Brian Momaney 1. 1583 Reese Johnson 1. 3426 Scott Brown 1. 1229 Scott Brown

2. 5107 Scott Brown 2. 1050 Dick Haas 2. 425 D. Vancampen 2. 468 Kevin Angle

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3. 1080 Kevin Angle 3. 928 Brian Momaney 3. 1940 Scott Brown

7. 1225 Scott Brown

8. 429 Miller & Roddy

9. 237 Victor Cardillo

10. 227 Victor Cardillo

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NMC Central Regional Show 2009 Stillwater, Oklahoma November 13‐14, 2009 Judge: Brad Wilcox

Best Modena Bronze Tri – Gazzi O/H 1128 Max Josey Best Schietti Bronze O/H 64 Rex Arnold Best Gazzi Bronze Tri O/H 1128 Max Josey Reserve Schietti Bronze Tri O/H 1486 Homer Griggs Reserve Gazzi Blue O/C 3180 Max Josey Best Young Modena White Y/C 2704 Max Josey Best Old Modena Bronze Tri Gazzi O/H 1128 Max Josey Best Old Gazzi Bronze Tri Gazzi O/H 1128 Max Josey Best Young Gazzi Blue Y/H 1810 Homer Griggs Best Old Schietti Bronze O/H 64 Rex Arnold Best Young Schietti White Y/C 2704 Max Josey Best Young Gazzi Hen Blue Y/H 1810 Homer Griggs Best Young Gazzi Cock Bronze Y/C 203 Don Vancampen Best Old Gazzi Hen Bronze Tri O/H 1128 Max Josey Best Old Gazzi Cock Blue O/C 3180 Max Josey Best Young Schietti Hen Blue Y/H 1825 Homer Griggs Best Young Schietti Cock White Y/C 2704 Max Josey Best Old Schietti Hen Bronze O/H 64 Rex Arnold Best Old Schietti Cock Bronze O/C 90 Rex Arnold

White Schietti Y/H‐[4] 1st.4329‐Roland Taylor 2nd.2706‐Max Josey 3rd.2730‐Max Josey 4th.2717‐Max Josey 5th.4328‐Max Josey 6th.1800‐Homer Griggs 7th.4338‐Roland Taylor 8th.4326‐Roland Taylor 9th.5002‐Bob Gathright 10th.1862‐Bob Gathright 11th.4322‐Roland Taylor 12th5062‐CletusThompson 13th2743‐Max Josey 14th.728‐Ed Loomis 15th713‐Ed Loomis

White Schietti Y/C[2]

1st2704‐Max Josey 2nd4333‐Roland Taylor 3rd2700‐Max Josey 4th2702‐Max Josey 5th4309‐Roland Taylor 6th4937‐Bob Gathright 7th4307‐Roland Taylor 8th2710‐Max Josey 9th1848‐Homer Griggs 10th4318‐Roland Taylor 11th4319‐Roland Taylor

White Schietti O/H [ BOC]

1st112‐Max Josey 2nd2071‐Homer Griggs 3rd2261‐Homer Griggs 4th1465‐Homer Griggs 5th710‐Roland Taylor 6th570Cletus Thompson 7th4196‐Ed Loomis 8th530Cletus Thompson 9th1026‐Roland Taylor 10th6028‐Bob Gathright

White Schietti O/C [3]

1st1430‐Homer Griggs 2nd4282‐Max Josey 3rd3636‐Roland Taylor 4th2208‐Homer Griggs 5th4134‐Ed Loomis 6th190‐Don VanCampen 7th4007‐Ed Loomis 8th1078‐Roland Taylor 9th2049‐Homer Griggs 10th6003‐Bob Gathright 11th3601‐Roland

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16th4323‐Roland Taylor 17th1867‐Homer Griggs 18th1847‐Homer Griggs 19th1894‐Homer Griggs 20th906‐John Fritz 21st1863‐Homer Griggs 22nd

12th4906‐Bob Gathright 13th4927‐Bob Gathright 14th4308‐Roland Taylor 15th925‐John Fritz 16th5061Cletus Thompson 17th4963‐Bob Gathright

11th4102‐Roland Taylor 12th4155‐Ed Loomis 13th1623Cletus Thompson 14th515Cletus Thompson 15th3051Don VanCampen

Taylor 12th2924‐Willi Richert 13th2999‐Willi Richert 14th79‐Ed Loomis 15th1624Cletus Thompson 16th4006‐Ed Loomis 17th2036‐Homer Griggs 18thDon VanCampen

Black Schietti Y/H [4] 1st.3832‐Jerry Burgr 2nd902‐John Fritz 3rd4988‐Bob Gathright 4th2761‐Max Josey 5th4957‐Bob Gathright 6th 8‐Rex Arnold 7th231‐Don VanCampen 8th2731‐Max Josey 9th5006‐Bob Gathright 10th1600‐Dick Homewood 11th225‐Don VanCampen

Black Schietti [Y/C]2]

1st4970‐Bob Gathright 2nd4969‐Bob Gathright 3rd16‐P&G loft 4th938‐John Fritz 5th230‐Don VanCampen 6th911‐John Fritz 7th118‐P&G Loft 8th2750‐Max Josey

Black Schietti O/H [BOC]

1st4119‐Ed Loomis 2nd70‐Don Van Campen 3rd4169‐Ed Loomis 4th208‐John Fritz 5th814‐Willi Richert 6th437‐Don VanCampen 7th4833‐Jay Koehn 8th4194‐Max Josey 9th4171‐Max Josey 10th2501‐Jay Koehn 11th797‐Willi richert 12th200‐Don VanCampen

Black Schietti O/C [3]1st101‐Ed Loomis 2nd1136‐Max josey 3rd6051‐Bob Gathright 4th6400‐Jay Koehn 5th211‐Max Josey 6th6421‐Jay koehn 7th247‐Max Josey 8th6102‐Dick Homewood 9th906‐Willi Richert 10th2073Cletus Thompson 11th4558Cletus Thompson 12th116Cletus Thompson 13th701‐Don VanCampen 14th291‐Don VanCampen 15th124‐Don VanCampen 16th218‐Jesse Gloria

Blue Schietti Y/H [3] 1st1825‐Homer Griggs 2nd4951‐Bob Gathright 3rd931‐John Fritz 4th2618‐Jay koehn

Blue Schietti Y/C [2]1st1832‐Homer Griggs 2nd2625‐Jay Koehn 3rd1646‐Lester

Blue schietti O/H [BOC]

1st1317‐Jerry Burgr 2nd1387‐Jerry Burgr 3rd601‐Frank

Blue Schietti O/C [4] 1st2134‐Jerry Burgr 2nd2085‐Homer Griggs 3rd786‐Bubba Axsom

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Whitley 4th1864‐Max Josey 5th2610‐Jay Koehn

Romanski 4th4276‐Homer Griggs 5th638‐John Fritz 6th2510‐Jay Koehn 7th1431Cletus Thompson 8th4730‐Frank Romanski

4th2082Cletus Thompson 5th609‐Frank Romanski 6th727‐Frank Romanski

Bronze Schietti Y/H [3]

1st7‐Rex Arnold 2nd1620‐Dick Homewood 3rd802‐Ron Axsom 4th2715‐Ron Axsom 5th235‐Don VanCampen 6th653Cletus Thompson 7th1604‐Dick Homewood

Bronze Schietti Y/C[ 4] 1st208‐Don VanCampen 2nd 41‐Rex Arnold 3rd1609‐Dick Homewood 4th1602‐Dick Homewood 5th1608‐Dick Homewood 6th3821‐Jerry Burgr

Bronze Schietti O/H [BOC] 1st64‐Rex Arnold 2nd42‐Rex Arnold 3rd5210‐Todd Beatty 4th4559‐Dick Homewood 5th567Cletus Thompson 6th1614‐Dick Homewood 7th4815‐Jay Koehn

Bronze Schietti O/C [2] 1st 90‐Rex Arnold 2nd5256‐Todd Beatty 3rd535‐Ron Axsom 4th4544‐Dick Homewood 5th6104‐Dick Homewood 6th4163‐Frank Romanski

Bronze Tri Schietti Y/H [4]

1st4267‐Del Clausen

Bronze Tri Schietti Y/C [ 2]

1st4925‐Bob Gathright 2nd1836‐Homer Griggs 3rd4936‐Bob Gathright 4th1662‐Lester Whitley

Bronze Tri Schietti O/H [BOC]

1st1486‐Homer Griggs 2nd2038‐Homer Griggs 3rd627‐Lester Whitley 4th1381‐Jerry Burgr 5th425‐Don VanCampen

Bronze Tri Schietti O/C [3]

1st4611‐Jerry Burgr

Red Check Schietti Y/C [3]

1st3804‐Jerry Burgr 2nd3860‐Jerry Brgr

Red Check Schietti O/H [2]

1st4628‐Del Clausen2nd4656‐Del Clausen 3rd6414‐Frank Romanski 4th687‐Bob

Red Check Schietti O/C [BOC]

1st1474‐Jerry Burgr 2nd709‐Frank Romanski 3rd220‐Frank Romanski

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Gathright

Mealy Schietti Y/H [3] 1st924‐John Fritz 2nd4910‐Frank Romanskli

Mealy Schietti Y/H [3]

1st924‐John Fritz 2nd4910‐Frank Romanskli

Mealy Schietti O/H [BOC]

1st238‐John Fritz 2nd229‐John Fritz 3rd6036‐Frank Romanski

Mealy Schietti O/C[ 4]

1st4600‐Del Clauson 2nd776‐Bubba Axsom3rd4603‐Del Clauson 4th2732‐Frank Romanski 5th228‐John Fritz 6th720‐Frank Romanski

Andalusion Schietti O/H [BOC]

1st6005‐Bob Gathright 2nd1175‐Max Josey

Andalusion Schietti O/C[2]

1st6062‐Frank romanski 2nd3173‐Don VanCampen

Yellow Schietti Y/H [2] 1st3826‐Jerry Burgr

Yellow Schietti Y/C [3]


Yellow Shietti O/H [Boc]

1st1400‐Jerry Burgr 2nd809‐Willi Richert 3rd83‐P&G Loft

Lavender Schietti Y/H [4]

1st2604‐Jay Koehn 2nd2603‐Jay Koehn

Lavender Schietti Y/C [BOC]


Lavender Schietti O/H[2]

1st4825‐Jay Koehn 2nd6417‐Jay Koehn 3rd4811‐Jay Koehn 4th2507‐Jay Koehn

Lavender Schietti O/C[3]


Red Schietti Y/H[BOC] 1st2551‐Ed Kasselman 2nd3806‐Jerry Burgr

Red Schietti Y/C[2] 1st3820‐jerry Burgr 2nd12‐P&G Loft 3rd901‐John Fritz 4th2550‐Ed Kasselman 5th3811‐Jerry Burgr 6th2556‐Ed Kasselman 7th2555‐Ed kasselman 8th2629‐John Fritz

Red Schietti O/H [4] 1st242‐John Fritz 2nd2106‐Ed Kasselman 3rd4118‐Ed Loomis 4th1378‐Jerry Burgr 5th821‐Willi Richert

Red Schietti O/C [3] 1st4040‐Ed Loomis 2nd246‐John Fritz 3rd6424‐Jay Koehn 4th2930‐Willi Richert 5th1377‐Jerry Burgr 6th2918‐Willi Richert 7th48‐Don VanCampen 8th6111‐Dick Homewood

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Mag Schietti Y/C[2] 1st4243‐Del Clausen

Mag O/H [BOC] 1st866‐Willi Richert 2nd785‐Willi Richert3rd781‐Ron Axsom

Mag Schietti O/C [3]1st177‐Ron Axsom 2nd766‐Ron Axsom 3rd4666‐Del Clausen

NCC Schietti Y/H [3] 1st244‐Don Vancampen 2nd1664‐Lester Whitley 3rd815‐Ron Axsom 4th1607‐Dick Homewood 5th224‐Don Vancampen

NCC Schietti Y/C [4]1st1603‐Dick Homewood 2nd2602‐Jay Koehn

NCC Schietti O/H [2] 1st4601‐Del Clausen 2nd7149‐Del Clausen 3rd603‐Ron Axsom 4th619‐Ron Axsom

NCC Schietti O/C [BOC]

1st784‐Ron Axsom 2nd752‐Ron Axsom 3rd4607‐Del Clausen 4th2514‐Jay Koehn

Opal Schietti O/C [BOC]

1st4604‐Del Clausen 2nd6415‐Jay Koehn 3rd2502‐Jay Koehn

Opal Schietti Y/C [2]


Yellow Check O/H [2]1st510‐Don Vancampen

Yellow Check O/C [BOC]

1st511‐Don Vancampen

Brown Schietti Y/H [2] 1st200‐John Fritz 2nd200‐Don Vancampen

Brown Schietti Y/C [BOC]

1st932‐John Fritz

Brown Schietti O/C [3]

1st266‐John Fritz

T Pattern Grizzle Y/C [2]

1st226‐Don Vancampen

Bar Grizzle Y/C [BOC]


Bar Grizzle O/H [2] 1st742‐Jesse Gloria

Bronze T Pattern Grizzle O/H

1st58‐P&G Loft [BOC

Sulpher Tri Schietti Y/H[BOC]

1st4966‐Bob Gathright 2nd4938‐Bob Gathright

Russett Tri Schietti O/H

1st954‐Jesse Gloria

Black Mottle Schietti O/C

1st169‐Don VanCampen

Red Argent Schietti O/H BOC

1st201‐Ron Axsom

Red Argent Schietti O/C

1st1477‐Ron Axsom

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Blue Schietti O/C[4] 1st786‐Bubba Axsom

Mealy Schietti O/C[1]

1st776‐Bubba Axsom

Cream Schietti O/H[3]


Blue Gazzi O/H [2] 1st764‐Bubba Axsom

Gold Schietti Y/C 1st733‐Ed Loomis

Cream Bar Schietti O/H [BOC]


2nd4664‐Del Clausen

Blue Gazzi Y/H [3] 1st1810‐Homer Griggs 2nd2722‐Max Josey

Blue Gazzi Y/C [4] 1st4976‐Bob Gathright 2nd4990‐Bob gathright

Blue Gazzi O/H [2] 1st1113‐max Josey 2nd203‐Max Josey 3rd1142‐Max Josey 4th3150‐Jerry Burgr 5th764‐Bubba Axsom

Blue Gazzi O/C BOC

1st3180‐Max Josey 2nd1321‐Jerry Burgr3rd1758‐Homer Griggs 4th1192‐Max Josey

Bronze Tri‐Gazzi Y/H [3]

1st4974‐Bob Gathright 2nd1659‐Lester Whitley

Bronze Tri Gazzi Y/C [4]

1st4967‐Bob Gathright

Bronze Tri Gazzi O/H [BOC]

1st1128‐Max Josey 2nd1301‐Jerry Burgr 3rd2089‐Jerry Burgr 4th688‐Frank Romanski 5th4616‐Del Clausen 6th4617‐Del Clausen 7th6050‐Frank Romanski

Bronze Tri Gazzi O/C[2]

1st239‐Max Josey 2nd3040‐Jerry Burgr3rd6022‐Bob Gathright 4th1125‐Max Josey 5th916‐Frank Romanski 6th582‐Frank Romanski

Mealy Gazzi Y/H [3] 1st909‐John fritz

Mealy Gazzi O/H BOC1st208‐Max Josey 2nd1144‐Max Josey

Mealy Gazzi O/C [2] 1st1889‐Max Josey 2nd244‐Max Josey

Red Gazzi O/H [BOC] 1st2112‐Ed Kasselman

Red Gazzi O/C[2] 1st2705‐Jesse Gloria

Black Gazzi Y/H [4] 1st2600‐Jay Koehn

Black Gazzi Y/C [3] 1st4956‐Bob Gathright

Black Gazzi O/H[ 2] 1st3187‐Max Josey

Black Gazzi O/C[BOC]

1st4105‐Max Josey

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2nd1103‐Max Josey

Bronze Gazzi Y/H[4] 1st5‐Rex Arnold 2nd28‐Rex Arnold 3rd202‐Don Vancampen 4th4923‐Bob Gathright 5th116‐Rex Arnold

Bronze Gazzi Y/C[3]1st203‐Don Vancampen 2nd14‐Rex Arnold

Bronze Gazzi O/H [BOC]1st59‐Rex Arnold 2nd94‐Rex Arnold 3rd623‐Todd Beatty

Sulpher Tri Gazzi Y/H[2] 1st4939‐Bob Gathright 2nd3845‐Jerry Burgr

Sulpher Tri Gazzi O/H [BOC]

1st1365‐Jerry Burgr 2nd6033‐Bob Gathright

Silver Dunn Gazzi O/H [BOC]

1st612‐Lester Whitley

Red check Gazzi Y/H [3] 1st3840‐Jerry Burgr

Red Check Gazzi Y/C[2]1st3802‐Jerry Burgr

Red Check Gazzi O/H[BOC]

1st1161‐Max Josey 2nd4108‐Max Josey

Red Check Gazzi O/C[4]1st3087‐Max Josey

Silver Gazzi O/C [BOC] 1st1420‐Jerry Burgr

Yellow Gazzi O/H[BOC] 1st1882‐Ed Kasselman

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WESTERN REGIONAL Sponsored by The Pacific Modena Club San Bernardino, CA Pageant of Pigeons

November 2009 Judge: JAN HELDAL, NORWAY ~ Birds Shown: 252 ~ Record Keeper: Jim Sallee

Best Modena Blue Gazzi OH 891 Jerry Mitosinka

Best Gazzi Blue Gazzi OH 891 Jerry Mitosinka Best Schietti Black OH 750 Jim Sallee Reserve Gazzi Bronze Tri OC 2009 Dennis Weyrauch Reserve Schietti Bronze Tri OH 752 Jim Sallee Best Yg Modena Silver Dun YC 1805 Dennis Weyrauch Best Old Modena Blue Gazzi OH 891 Jerry Mitosinka Best Old Gazzi Blue OH 891 Jerry Mitosinka Best Yg Gazzi Silver Dn YH 1805 Dennis Weyrauch Best Old Scheitti Black OH 750 Jim Sallee Best Yg Schietti Black YC 524 Jerry Mitosinka Best Yg Gazzi Hen Silver Dun YH 1805 Dennis Weyrauch Best Yg Gazzi Cock Blue YC 1315 Jim Johnson Best Old Gazzi Hen Blue OH 891 Jerry Mitosinka Best Old Gazzi Cock Bronze Tri OC 2009 Dennis Weyrauch Best Yg Sch Hen Bronze Tri YH 535 Jerry Mitosinka Best Yg Sch Cock Black YC 524 Jerry Mitosinka Best Old Sch Hen Black OH 750 Jim Sallee Best Old Sch Cock Black OC 505 Jim Sallee Best Junior Modena Yellow Check Sch. OH 1337 Violet Tipich Best Junior Schietti Yellow Check Sch. OH 1337 Violet Tipich Best Junior Gazzi Cream YH 1689 Violet Tipich

SCHIETTI ANDALUSIAN – 2 YH 2579 KERNS (2) YC 2525 KERNS BOC ARGENT, BLACK ‐ 1 OH 1880 MC MILLAN ARGENT, BLACK BARRED ‐ 1 YC 1712 HAUGEN ARGENT, BLUE – 5 YH 1502 KERNS (4) YC 1. 2510 KERNS BOC 2. 1942 MC MILLAN OH 540 MC MILLAN (3) OC 1. 1881 MCMILLAN (2) 2. 1498 KERNS ARGENT, RED – 23 YH 1. 1966 MC MILLAN BOC 2. 1939` MC MILLAN

3. 2593 KERNS 4. 1979 MC MILLAN 5. 1965 MC MILLAN 6. 1986 MC MILLAN 7. 1906 MC MILLAN 8. 1925 MC MILLAN YC 1. 1716 HAUGEN (4) 2. 1973 MC MILLAN 3. 1948 MC MILLAN 4. 2530 KERNS 5. 1938 MC MILLAN 6. 1900 MC MILLAN 7. 1935 MC MILLAN 8. 1957 MC MILLAN 9. 1935 MC MILLAN OH 1. 1838 MC MILLAN (2) 2. 1745 MC MILLAN OC 1. 1900 HAUGEN (3)

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2. 1870 MC MILLAN 3. 2243 MC MILLAN 4. 1771 MC MILLAN ARGENT, YELLOW – 1 YH 1963 MC MILLAN BOC BLACK ‐19 YH 1. 550 MITOSINKA (4) 2. 912 SALLEE 3. 539 MITOSINKA 4. 907 SALLEE 5. 1705 HAUGEN 6. 2208 ROSE YC 1. 524 MITOSINKA (2) 2. 939 SALLEE 3. 556 MITOSINKA OH 1. 750 SALLEE BOC 2. 2128 BARKER 3. 863 SALLEE 4. 2000 MORENO OC 1. 550 SALLEE (3) 2. 2128 BARKER 3. 306 MITOSINKA 4. 490 MITOSINKA 5. 838 SALLEE 6. 1909 BARKER BLUE ‐ 10 YH 1. 911 SALLEE (2) 2. 1320 J. JOHNSON YC 1. 1331 WEYRAUCH (3) 2. 552 MITOSINKA 3. 1823 WEYRAUCH OH 1. 1331 MILBRODT BOC 2. 751 SALLEE 3. 6105 SALLEE OC 1. 1350 BAILEY (4) 2. 2300 WEYRAUCH BRONZE ‐ 11 YH 1. 2542 KERNS BOC 2. 2523 KERNS 3. 2083 BAILEY 4. 262 MORENO YC 1. 1900 SALLEE (3) 2. 2574 KERNS OH 1. 362 MITOSINKA (3) 2. 845 SALLEE OC

1. 1354 WEYRAUCH (4) 2. 1037 MITOSINKA 3. 746 SALLEE BRONZE TRI ‐11 YH 1. 535 MITOSINKA (3) 2. 253 MORENO 3. 1604 MILBRODT 4. 580 MITOSINKA YC 1. 536 MITOSINKA (4) 2. 536 MITOSINKA OH. 1. 752 SALLEE BOC 2. 527 R&T BAILEY 3. 888 SALLEE OC 1. 57 MILBRODT (2) 2. 726 SALLEE BROWN – 3 YH 1943 MC MILLAN BOC YC 1. 1917 MC MILLAN (2) 2. 1917 MC MILLAN CREAM ‐ 2 YH 1846 V. TIPICH GOLD – 2 YH 935 ROSE BOC YC 952 ROSE (2) GRIZZLE, BRONZE ‐5 YH 1. 1701 HAUGEN BOC 2. 1848 L. TIPICH YC 2082 BAILEY (3) OH 1. 1348 L. TIPICH (2) 2. 438 HAUGEN MAGNANI ‐ 19 YH 1. 2552 KERNS BOC 2. 1853 WEYRAUCH 3. 1327 JOHNSON 4. 1311 JOHNSON 5. 1326 JOHNSON 6. 1339 JOHNSON YC 1. 1810 WEYRAUCH (2) 2. 1310 JOHNSON 3. 2520 KERNS 4. 1807 WEYRAUCH 5. 1330 JOHNSON 6. 1325 JOHNSON OH 1. 122 JOHNSON (3) 2. 6597 BAILEY

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3. 2564 BAILEY OC 1. 35 JOHNSON (4) 2. 2560 BAILEY 3. 6509 JOHNSON 4. 1003 MORENO MEALY ‐1 OC 265 JOHNSON BOC N.C.C. ‐ 9 YH 1. 1508 KERNS BOC 2. 2569 KERNS 3. 1717 HAUGEN 4. 256 MORENO YC 1835 WEYRAUCH (4) OH 2305 SALLEE (3) OC 1. 2603 BARKER 2. 1317 WEYRAUCH 3. 545 HAUGEN OCHRE TRI – 1 OH 2855 V.TIPICH BOC RED ‐ 15 YH 1. 557 MITOSINKA (3) 2. 546 MITOSINKA 3. 261 MORENO YC 1. 2522 KERNS (4) 2. 518 MITOSINKA 3. 515 MITOSINKA 4. 2201 ROSE OH 1. 1066 MITOSINKA BOC 2. 1051 MITOSINKA 3. 477 MITOSINKA 4. 606 MORENO OC 1. 815 SALLEE (2) 2. 2905 ROSE 3. 1167 MITOSINKA 4. 912 MITOSINKA RED CHECK ‐ 3 YH 1619 MILBRODT (3) YC 1868 WEYRAUCH (2) OH 2554 BAILEY BOC SILVER DUN ‐ 2 YC 1607 MILDRODT (2) OH 1314 WEYRAUCH BOC SULFUR TRI ‐ 2 YH 1616 MILBRODT (2) OH 1549 MILBRODT BOC WHITE ‐ 23 YH 1. 2507 KERNS (2) 2. 1824 BARKER 3. 568 MITOSINKA 4. 555 MITOSINKA

5. 548 MITOSINKA YC 1. 520 MITOSINKA BOC 2. 593 MITOSINKA 3. 2508 KERNS 4. 554 MITOSINKA 5. 937 SALLEE 6. 519 MITOSINKA OH 1. 830 SALLEE (4) 2. 896 MITOSINKA 3. 1099 MITOSINKA 4. 393 MITOSINKA 5. 416 MITOSINKA 6. 2000 BARKER 7. 4263 SALLEE 8. 2822 MITOSINKA OC 1. 2088 SALLEE (3) 2. 699 SALLEE 3. 1013 MITOSINKA 4. 1402 BARKER YELLOW – 8 YH 1. 1915 MC MILLAN BOC 2. 1965 MC MILLAN 3. 1937 MC MILLAN 4. 2226 ROSE 5. 1919 MC MILLAN OH 1. 3401 SALLEE (2) 2. 499 MITOSINKA OC 701 SALLEE (3) YELLOW CHECK – 1 OH 1337 V. TIPICH BOC GAZZI ARGENT RED ‐ 1 OH 1926 HAUGEN BOC BLACK ‐13 YH 1. 2009 BARKER (3) 2. 2004 BARKER 3. 1319 JOHNSON YC 1. 1302 JOHNSON (4) 2. 2010 BARKER 3. 254 MORENO OH 1. 1908 BARKER (2) 2. 2106 BARKER 3. 217 JOHNSON OC 1. 1348 KERNS BOC 2. 1172 KERNS 3. 2610 BARKER 4. 6522 JOHNSON BLUE ‐12

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YH 1. 1863 WEYRAUCH (2) 2. 2076 BAILEY 3. 1816 WEYRAUCH YC 1. 1315 JOHNSON (4) 2. 1806 WEYRAUCH OH 1. 891 MITOSINKA BOC 2. 2885 WEYRAUCH 3. 1334 WEYRAUCH 4. 6520 JOHNSON OC 1. 2854 WEYRAUCH (3) 2. 2010 WEYRAUCH 3. 6515 JOHNSON BRONZE ‐8 YH 2599 KERNS (2) YC 1. 2503 KERNS BOC 2. 2506 KERNS OC 1. 1492 KERNS (3) 2. 143 KERNS 3. 534 BAILEY 4. 1909 HAUGEN 5. 1923 BRONZE TRI ‐ 6 YH 1. 509 MITOSINKA (2)

2. 2578 KERNS 3. 1335 JOHNSON YC 2524 KERNS (3) OH 6501 JOHNSON (4) OC 2009 WEYRAUCH BOC CREAM ‐1 YH 1689 V.TIPICH BOC RED CHECK ‐ 3 YH 1618 MILBRODT (2) YC 571 MITOSINKA (3) OC 1115 MITOSINKA BOC RUSSET TRI – 3 YH 1929 WEYRAUCH (3) YC 1. 1822 WEYRAUCH (2) 2. 1858 WEYRAUCH OC 1310 WEYRAUCH BOC SILVER ‐ 1 YH 1305 JOHNSON BOC SILVER CREAM – 3 YH 1. 2541 KERNS BOC 2. 1333 JOHNSON OH 1805 V. TIPICH (2) SILVER DUN – 3 YH 1. 1805 WEYRAUCH BOC 2. 1851 WEYRAUCH OH 1. 2348 WEYRAUCH (2)

A favorite picture of Reese Johnson’s, Bob Gathright and him at Myrtle Beach. Having a great time!

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2011 Band Order Form

Dear NMC Members; It's time to place your 2011 Band Orders. All orders go to Chip Creech NMC Band Distributor. Any questions or problems please feel free to contact me at address below or via email at: [email protected].

Orders must be placed by April 30, 2010.

Thank you. Chip Creech, NMC Band Director

2011 NMC Band Order Quantity (Note: Band must be ordered in increments of 5) ___________________ Band Cost @ .36 each ___________________ Shipping & Handling per order $2.00 Total ___________________ Requested Numbers (if available) _________to _________

Your Name:

Mailing Address:

City & State:

Zip Code:

Make checks payable to: The National Modena Club Send order and payment to: Chip Creech PO Box 2126 Sumter, SC 29151


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National Modena Club Membership Application

All Members The annual dues shall become due and payable on or before January 1st of each year and must be paid prior to February 1st or membership automatically ceases. Members in arrears shall not be mailed a nomination or election ballot that year. However, they may receive club bulletins and a yearbook if dues are paid after February 1st.

Name: _____________________________________________________________________________________________

Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________________

City: _________________________________________________________ State:_____________________

Zip Code ___________ Phone: ( )_________________ email: _____________________________________

Reenter email address: ___________________________________________________________________________

New Members Anyone who has not been a member for the previous year. Voting privileges will begin in the second year of membership when dues are paid prior to February 1st of second year. Please answer the following four questions.

Do you presently own Modenas? (circle one) Yes No

How many years have you raised Modenas? ______years

Do you plan on showing your Modenas at any NMC meets? (circle one) Yes No

How did you discover the NMC? _________________________________________________________

Single (1 vote) $25.00 Junior (0 vote, 18 years old or younger) Age ________ $10.00 Husband and Wife (1 vote, include both names above) $30.00 Affiliate Club (0 vote) $25.00 Canada (1 vote) $30.00

Send this form with check to:

NMC Sec./Treasurer Chip Creech P.O. Box 2126 Sumter, SC 29151

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Articles, News, Notes

MY BRIEF JOURNEY by Reese Johnson

When asked to write an article for the bulletin, I found it hard to think of something that has not already been said. I will just share my experience with raising Modenas. I, like many of you had the fun as a boy of catching wild pigeons in the local feed mills, barns, railroad sidings etc, and then trying to raise them in whatever shelter was available, this was my first exposure to pigeons. At that particular time there was more interest among the youth to raise pigeons, rabbits and chickens, not like today with so many distractions. Life was simpler and there were absolutes in our society, not like today where liberals have succeeded in destroying our sacred institutions and culture. I remember when I was about 14 years old, some friends and myself heard of a second floor of a garage that was full of pigeons, these were birds that were domesticated and belonged to the owner of the residence, I think they may have been homers. We heard about a gun club that was paying $.25 for each pigeon for their annual bird shoot. We thought this a golden opportunity to make some big money. One night we broke into the garage and stole the pigeons, we stuffed them into burlap bags and took them to the home of one of my friends for temporary holdover until we could take

them to the gun club. I’m not sure I could do this today; seems cruel. The one disturbing thing I remember about this episode was that I along with one other friend never got a dime for all our trouble, the other two boys kept all the money. I might add, we got caught, had a hearing and were made to promise to go to Sunday school every week for 6 months and put on probation. I remember the Police Chief of our small town visiting our home and asking my mother how I was doing. This was the end of my criminal activity; my record was clean after that embarrassing experience, all because of pigeons. My father tried to help me by finding some pigeon dealers who had all kinds of domestic breeds, we brought some home and for a brief period of time I had the pleasure of taking care of various breeds. I remember the Modenas were my favorite, but soon after that I was preparing to get married, so the birds had to go. A few years after I was married, I had the opportunity to buy a home, the property had a garage and not soon after I moved in, I had some more pigeons. It was at the local feed store I met different breeders that put me contact with a few Modena breeders; one of them was John Jensen,


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one of the early icons of the NMC. I remember calling John several times and asking him if it would be all right if I could visit him, he always obliged and started me with several Modenas, never would accept any money for them. Soon after meeting John, I joined a local all breeds club and ultimately the NMC in 1975. I started showing about 1980 and in 1987, I had my first big win, it was with a young yellow cock at Princeton, Ill. This yellow cock was best young schietti cock at the show, under Bob Gathright. The entries were about 800 and that win motivated me to commit myself to breeding Modenas and I never had any regrets. At about this same time, I was continued from previous page introduced to several members of the “Atlantic Modena Club”, they remain my friends to this day, I am speaking of Richard Haas, Bob Haas, Stu Webster, Ed Werner, Steve Shott, Carl Mundy, Bob Pheonix, Fran Stidfole and of course our dear departed friends Marvin Angle, Bob Koehler, Jim Newton, Bruce Keim and Russ Sapp. Forgive me if I forgot somebody. Another memorable trip I will never forget was in 1986, when I along with Larry Brown, Scott Brown, Stu Webster and Marvin Angle drove out to Hutchinson, Kansas for the NMC Central Regional Show. Larry Brown had a small trailer we towed with the birds in it. We drove straight through from North Carolina, about a 20‐hour trip, taking turns driving and sleeping in the back of Larry’s van. I

don’t remember any of us sleeping very much, but we had a great time talking about the birds and life in general. I will never forget the bird auction that Bob Schulteiss conducted, Bob was a real asset to the NMC, there must have been about 35 birds auctioned off, many of them of good quality from master breeders. It was there that I first met Rick Barker, Dan Tucker, Manfred Ecker, Willi Richert, Dennis Weyrauch and many more wonderful guys that made the shows really interesting. We had the opportunity to stop at Willi’s on the way home and look at his birds. As I recall, a few of us were able to purchase a few birds to take home. It was a grueling trip, but one I shall never forget, these kind of shows really put things in perspective as far where your birds are relative to the winning birds. I really enjoyed being part of the hobby all these years; I must say too many of us take it too serious, it was not meant to be what I see today. Judging is not an exact science, I hear exhibitors say a judge is no good and more often then not it is just because their bird was not picked. I have had birds that were placed last in a class at one show and win the class at the next, every judge has their own priorities when judging and guess what, the standard is so constructed that it will always be this way. Thank you for the opportunity of sharing some of my thoughts with you. Reese Johnson

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8th District NMC Meet ‐ November 28, 2009 Woodstock, Canada

By Judge Bob Gathright

I want to say “thank you” to the 8th district membership for the opportunity to judge their district show. It was quiet a struggle for me to even get there. I started in August applying for a passport. I thought it would just be a formality, but boy was I wrong. I did not get my passport until a week or so before I left for Canada. My name was misspelled on my birth certificate & it was about two months before we realized what the problem was. The government does not get in a HURRY. I finally got in touch with a gentleman in the Dallas office who helped me get everything in order once I got my birth‐ certificate. Everything had to go through an office in New Hampshire for approval & I was worried, but everything finally worked out. I flew in to Detroit on Nov. the 27th & was greeted by John Tiseo. Detroit airport is as large as DFW & you better have good directions if you are going to meet someone in a particular place. John gave me excellent directions & I had no problems getting in or out of the airport. We went on to Woodstock Friday evening & visited the showroom & with some of the exhibitors before retiring for the night. We had excellent accommodations. I have judged three shows in Canada & they really know how to take care of a judge. It really makes things go more smoothly when someone is assigned to look after the judge. Once again John out did himself in everything that he was responsible for doing. We started judging about 8:30 on Saturday morning. Judging a show is a great responsibility & I take it seriously. I was certainly impressed with the judging area. There were plenty of judging coops

so that every bird could be placed in the top row of coops & none had to be brought up from the bottom. By doing this every bird was treated the same. Every bird should be handled in such a manner that it can show its best qualities. There were several top quality birds. There were many others that were very good birds, but because they were not properly prepared to be shown they just could not compete with the “show ready” birds. It is the responsibility of the breeder to get his show team prepared to compete. I wish I were coming back next year because I would expect to see many, many more birds cleaned up & ready for the show. Body condition was good. Split keels, white flights, cracked eyes, & other faults like these were nearly non existent. As I stated, we started about 8:30 & I finished judging about 5:00 P.M. The time for me went by rather quickly. I tried not to get in a big hurry & make sure the placing was somewhat correct. When judging a class it makes things go more smoothly if there are one or two good birds in the class. Really good & very poor birds are easy to pick out & place, but when you have a class with a lot of birds having several faults the task becomes a lot more difficult. Once again when the judging got under way, John kept everything moving. I did not have to wait on any class to be put up for judging. EVERY class was in place to be judged when I completed the preceding one. John did the best job of stewarding I have ever been associated with. We also had plenty of carriers to shuffle the birds back & forth. Another thing that was really impressive was the bookkeeping job done by Nicholas Chevalier and his

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girlfriend, Vicky. They kept all the records on computer and did an amazing job. It was good to have a trophy for the winner of the Junior Division. The winning bird was owned by Catherine Julien‐Dupuis. The winner was an old Silver Cream schietti hen. Congratulations to Catherine. There were several classes with very nice birds. It is a pleasure to go through a class of quality birds, even though it makes the decision making process more difficult. The schietti classes of blacks, whites, yellows, NCC, gold and one or two classes had birds that I would like to have brought back to Texas. There were other classes too that had excellent birds that anyone would like to own. The gazzis were well represented also. I particularly liked birds in the sulphur tri, mealy, black, bronze, & russet tri classes. In some of the bronze tri classes, both schietti & gazzi, the birds lacked color & pattern, but would make very good stock birds. Some of the hens were powerful. I wish I could have had more time to talk about some of the birds I saw in the different colors, but John & I traveled approximately 140 miles each way to & from the show. This was about a three hour drive each way. We did enjoy a short visit with many of the exhibitors at a meal on Saturday evening, but because of my flight the next morning John thought it was best to drive on back to Detroit that evening. We had a great meal together & were able to swap a few ideas with each other before leaving. It was nice to see some of the “old timers” & some of the new breeders at the showroom & at the restaurant. I was certainly impressed with Rob Eby & Jeff Sayles. Their quality of modenas was impressive. They were cleaned up & ready for a show, but I guess most of all they

were top notch birds in several different colors. Most of the colors they showed were in the competitive colors that usually win most shows. When you choose the color of modenas you are going to raise you also choose the odds that you have of winning a show. Four or five different colors are dominant when it comes down to winning most NMC shows. The Best Gazzi was a sulphur tri young hen owned by Jeff Sayles. She stood up nicely & had good color, was round underneath, & had a pleasing expression. The Best Young Modena was a young black hen of Jeff Sayles. She would do well in a class of blacks wherever she might be shown. There were two outstanding yellow hens & I had the hardest time selecting the best one because both were winners. Jeff Sayles ended up with # 1 & Reserve Modena. Raymond Julien had the Best Young Schietti Cock with a blue schietti. The Best Old Gazzi hen was owned by Dominic Leveille. Tuffy Affleck took the Old Gazzi honors with a Mealy. The Best Modena was an old white cock owned by Tuffy Affleck. He is one of the nicest birds I have ever seen. He just stood in the middle of the coop & showed. I really did not have to do a thing to get him up in his stance. I was told he went on to win Best of Show over nearly 3000 entries in an All Breed Show & that a Modena had never been Grand Champion. Congratulations to all of you & may you have a GREAT breeding & show season next year AND thanks again for the opportunity to judge your show AND to John Tieseo for taking such good care of me. Thank you, Bob Gathright

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THE HISTORY OF MODENA TALK by Raymond Julien Hi all colleagues, This was the very first post of this group by Randy Ewart on December, 19, 2002: MODENA TALK was launched. New Discussion Group New Discussion Group This is all new to me, but I will try and do my best. Please, do participate in this group - I think it can be something very good for everyone. Best wishes... Best wishes for he coming Christmas holidays and New Year. -- Your Moderator The second post was written By Miss. Shari Wagner on January the 4th. We then have a few post by the founder Randy Ewart and a Second post by a member was written by our great friend Mike Walter. Here is what Mike wrote on Jan. 7th, 2003. Hello all, I joined this group because im tired of all the bad things going on in the other groups. I very much liked the way this site was described. A no put down, just good old modena talk. Ive raised modenas for 33 years now. Ive been an active member of the NMC for all that time. I have served in the past as eastern vice president and publicity director for the NMC. I have served many terms as president and secretary for the Michigan Ohio Modena Club. About 2 years ago, i got very depressed with the club and cut down to 2 pairs of modenas. This year at the Princeton show, I got renewed interest in my modenas again. So this year i will breed 9 pair. I use to breed out of 15 to 20 pair. I also raise american show racers and baldhead show rollers. I think I have good pairs in all three breeds to do well this year. That is the game plan anyhow. I have a good working knowledge of genetics, so if i can be of help I would love it. I raise black, bronze, and andalusian in schettie and gazzi. Im using alot of grizzles this year and hope to breed some good ones of those also. I noticed our moderator is a man of god and Im glad to see that also. I also thank the lord for every blessing he gives me and others. I think old fasion values is what this world needs.

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Anyhow, Im glad to see this site open and hope it grows with good hearted helpful people and I would love to hear from any of you. The first file on modena talk was been open the same day by Mike. The first photo ever to be loaded in Modena Talk was on Jan. 9th 2003 again by Mike Walter.. And here is what Mike wrote the same day: “I love my modenas and have many friends in the club. But it seems the last 3 years the club lost a lot of its friendship and was centering around politics more than the reason it was intended.(to promote the breed and friendship in the club) that is the main reason that I joined this group. The religious comments cemented the good feeling I had about this site.’’ What happened at this time is what I call the black history of the Modenas… in North America. It is to be noted that the wounds were very deep as to day, December 2009 the wounds still exist and persist in our history. When will it ends? Then, there has been long discussion between Randy, Mike and Shari. During that time, they were working on Modena Talk to present different options. The next member to join has been Kevin Pearce. Then, John Buehler joined. Followed: Don and Candy McLean, (Israel) Lisa Flory (first junior) , Fred Braley, Old Sarge, Paul Robertson, Ralph Vankeuren (first member from Canada), Rocky Pellham, Scott Brown, Larry Brown, Ron Axsom, Marjory and Ralph from Canada also, Donna & Wendi Holmes, Bob Kothenbeutel, Dave Cooke, etc, etc up to 257 members as we have now. Then, Mike Walter became a moderator early on and latter Ron Axsom was added to help with the larger size of the group. Recently, I have also been asked to help as moderator In ALL Yahoo group, our group is by far the group that has the most important information for their members, this is why it is so popular. Have a look on the past posts we have had in all those years: After almost 7 years, In the first year, there have been 1410 posts. In 2004, ………………………… .1600 posts In 2005……………………………...2993 posts In 2006………………………………4480 posts In 2007………………………………3664 posts In 2008………………………………5389 posts In 2009 up to now………………… 4775 posts on November the 18th. 24,311 posts on 18 of November 2009. Can we ask more of a Discussion Group? Thank you to all who participate to the success of this group. Thank you to Randy Ewart that founded it. Thank you to Mike Walter that did so much in this group with his personal way to talk to us with so much enthusiasm for so many years and we should not forget all the efforts he has put in the group to built such a great group with so many information and interested members in it.

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We invite all modena breeders to join the best pigeon group: http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/ModenaTalk Here are the main objectives of the Group: Our purpose is to share practical knowledge and experiences among Modena hobbyists in a friendly manner. We exist to discuss Modena related issues, provide for comradiery among member hobbyists, encourage and promote enjoyment of the hobby, provide information to our members regarding various shows/events, and to share other desirable information among fellow hobbyists. Membership is open to any individual interested in the Modena hobby ‐‐ regardless of the Modena club(s) to which you belong, or even if you belong to no club at all. Our group is Family‐friendly and youths are always welcome here! It is to be noted that this group is not affiliated to any Modena club. We should be proud to have overcome so many problems in our hobby that still carry some deep wounds. Our hope is that in a near future, all Modena breeders in North America will renew Friendship as soon as possible and for ever. We should never forget that this is a hobby that we all love! Raymond Julien.

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The Oklahoma Modena Club

By Rex Arnold

The Oklahoma Modena Club (OMC) was formed for one main reason, that was to put a stop to the practice of putting several Modenas together in a large turkey coop to be judged. As at all the all-breed clubs in the state of Oklahoma, they used the large coops to judge Modenas in. At that time we had all-breed shows in Tulsa and Stillwater and this is how they did it.

The Oklahoma Modena Club was registered by the State of Oklahoma as a non-profit corporation. The club had a good group of officers and for eight years in a row the OMC put on a NMC show. Our first NMC show was in 1965, we have over 500 Modenas. This show was judged by Ed Metzen from Missouri. Metzen had Best Gazzi at the Annual Meet in St. Louis of the NMC. This NMC show was with the NPA National, it was the last one where Modenas were judged in large turkey coops.

In the 60’s and 70’s the NMC had fall meets and a young bird meet each year. The Board of Directors NMC placed these two shows. There were some hard feelings because the OMC was awarded a meet seven years in a row. There were no Modena clubs in Louisianna that wanted to put on an NMC meet, so for about 10 years it was in Texas and Oklahoma where the 5th District meet was. When the OMC did not get the 5th District meet we were awarded the fall meet as a young bird show of the NMC. Back in the 60’s and 70’s the NMC had certificate shows, any club wanting to put on a Modena show could apply for a certificate show. The NMC Board of Directors would place a meet if the judge was good enough in their eyes and they were sure there would be a good entry of Modenas. The same rules were used as for a district show. The OMC used judges from out of the 5th District. As I remember we used Carl Ewert, R.N. Hancock, Ed Metzen, Bob Pettit, E.F. Knauer,

Carl Glidewell, John Becker, Bob Sprattle, Norman Linday, Dave Jackson, Hal Stookey, Ray Pizzato, Brad Wilcox, Ron Zittritsch, Gary Severe, Willi Richert, Bobby & Ken Lavoie, Lester Whitley, Darrell Bram Hall and John Fritz.

The OMC was registered with the state on June 4, 1964. Howard Olson was the Secretary & Treasurer for many years. The OMC published a bulletin each month called Modena World. J.D. Pool and Gill Gillian where charter members of the OMC as was I. The 5th District meet was moved from Texas to Oklahoma until Louisiana got a club going that also put on Modena shows. One year the 5th District was in New Mexico and Arkansas for one year. As I remember we have had 18 NMC shows in Oklahoma.

As past history, we never placed a bid until March or April. As the officers of the NMC most of the time never placed a neet until June of each year. I have found out that it cost less to drive to a show than put a NMC show on because cost of building and travel expenses for a judge. A few years ago I saw a NMC member in Pennsylvania at the Annual show of the NMC. This member was from Arizona, he was not showing Modenas. He was just stydying each Modena in the show, he had come a long way to do that. I knew who he was and I asked him if he judge a show in Oklahoma when we got the 5th District. After Ray had judged the show in Oklahoma Max Josey told me that Ray Pizzuto was a better judge than 75% of the members head had seen judge. Branhall was not a top winner at thows but he did a good job judging Modenas. I think he passed away about 20 years ago.

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On the preceeding page we read Rex’s recollections about the Oklahoma Modena Club, while

working on the NMC Archive and scanning documents for it, I came across this advertisement from

the OMC which appeared in the NMC Yearbook 1965 ‐ 1966. I thought you might enjoy seeing it too.

Rex also provided this photo of the trophy given by the Oklahoma Modena Club for Champion

Modena at the Grand National Show in the late 1960’s. It was won by John Jensen.

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Although news of a friend leaving the Modena Hobby is never good, it does give us the opportunity to tell that person just how much their involvement and friendship has

meant to us. News that Bernard Raby was considering leaving Modenas brought out many comments from his friends. Bernard’s decision may be only short term but either

way it gives us an opportunity to reflect on his friendship and contributions to the Modena Hobby. Bernard, we wish you all the best until you are back in the Hobby!

NMC 8th. District news News like this one we have had recently from Bernard Raby is never good news for pigeon fanciers! Here are some comments made by some Bernard’s friends about his decision to sell all his pigeons. : From Gérard Roy: Hello all modenas fanciers everywhere. I was asked to give a testimony to a great friend Bernard Raby. I first met Bernard in 1988 at a job training session. We got talking about my son Stéphane catching some wild pigeons under some bridge somewhere and Bernard offered to get him started in some good pigeons. Modenas and Stéphane won best Andalusian that same fall and this started a long friendship that lasted the past 21 years..Bernard is always ready to help. My son moved on in life and left the hobby but i stayed in pigeons, Bernard gave me some great birds to work with, as he gave some to pretty much everybody in the club ; he gave 125% to the clubs that he belong to NMC, APVQ, Ontario Modena Club and of course is beloved Quebec Modena club of witch he is still the President , he was 8th district director a few times also Bernard devoted time and money without counting. When I heard that he was leaving the hobby I was greatly sadden, but he will stay active in the club and keep giving of himself for the hobby and keep on coaching everyone to attain the ultimate goal breeding the perfect modena ..Bernard was and still as proud and happy to see a fellow member place hi in a show as if it was himself .Bernard we came a long way since that day you fell asleep in that course we were taking for our jobs and i hope we will enjoy many more years of friendship.... Your friend Gerry Gerard Roy From Dominic Léveillé: “Bernard Raby a mentor and a friend” I live in Québec, am 25 years old and I have to tell you that I am not a hockey fan, nor a video player. My teenage years have been past to breed

modenas in accordance with the NMC standard. I started this hobby about 12 years ago and I am still a passionate breeder. The main reason why I loved that hobby and had much success in is because I have had a very good mentor. At my first important show, BERNARD DABY gave me some quality modenas to start with and I am sure he didn’t think it had been a waste of effort from him. That was only a start and the beginning of a great friendship between Bernard and me. This bad news about Bernard announcing his departure from the hobby reminds me a lot of great souvenirs. I am more than indebted to Bernard because of what he has done for me, for his great friendship and all the great souvenirs I still have. Right at the first time I met Bernard, he invited me and my parents (was too young to drive..) to pay him a visit at his home. We have been received as if we had been long time friends. I recall numerous phone calls from Bernard when I started my breeding. He was always there to guide me and to answer my questions and to help me to go in the right direction in this hobby. How often did he tell me: “keep the best and get rid of the rest” Of course this is what should be done but how hard it is to follow for a beginner? Bernard always honoured his words and promises. He has always been a mainstay of the Club Modène Québec and this for all those years that the club exists. He never stops to help the club and the modena breeders and to work voluntarily for the club. I believe that all the new modenas’s enthusiastic in Québec have received some kind of help from our dear friend from time to time. In the CMQ, Bernard has been in all possible positions and worked without counting his time. I remember that about 10 years ago, Bernard was Secretary/treasurer and paid all papers, envelopes and mail costs from his own pocket for the club reports. Bernard has always been one of the leaders in the club. He never sold birds that weren’t of good quality but

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only those modenas that he knew would help the young breeders. Between me and Bernard, there has never been a question of money. A few years ago, Bernard bought a very nice bronze indigo Gazzi at 250$, told me that he would bred with him for a year and give it to me the following year, what he did. You know, at the age of 14, it was completely impossible to only think we can buy a bird at this cost. Same thing happened with other birds like that black Schietti he bought from Brad Wilcox. The following year, that cock was in my loft for free. In the recent years, Bernard and Fleurette did so much for me with there hospitality that sometimes I think it is too much!!! …LOL… Not only Bernard had helped me to have a good start in this hobby but also for being my mentor for so many years with all the help he gave me. Every year since I know Bernard, he sends me a Christmas card to wish me and my family some Happy Christmas time. Furthermore, Bernard has been able to transmit that modena’s fever to many other persons. Thank you so much my friend for all you have done for me and also for that passion you gave me. Dominic From Dr. PIERRE PILON : A long time friend. I have known Bernard for more than 35 years…. And I believe I was the breeder that sold him his first pair of modenas. It was a red check Schietti carrying Gazzi factor with dilute factor with bars. From him, he bred an incredible display of youngsters of so many colors that Bernard had been charmed with them. Furthermore they got very good results at the shows right at the beginning. Right there, he has been catch on with this passion that we all have. I have learned to know Bernard, more importantly, during all those journeys that we have done together, mainly in Canada, United States and Europe. His only fault: he snores like a locomotive. We had to fall asleep before him and happily that the ears stoppers exist. But his competition spirit was as strong in the room that it was in the exhibition hall. Seriously speaking, I have always admired his serenity in the competition. He won with all due

modesty and lost with elegance. That concern of a sound competition was also reflected in the fact that Bernard has always accepted to sell good birds, to lend them or even to give them. For him, the emphasis was placed on the equality of the chances that was the best guaranty oh the health of a club to survive. He has been upset by the inflationist tendency of the cost of the modenas. He has always been convinced that it would kill the sport in the long run. He has always sustained in a very active way that the junior section of our club was very important. I would have much more to say about Bernard but let hears what others have to say. In fact, I believe that Bernard will not leave the hobby really. We will keep on to show our Magnanis that we have been breeding for the last two years except that they will be permanently in my loft . Bernard wants to travel more, so you might receive a phone call from him at any time wherever you live. He would like to see your young birds. He would also be available to judge and believe me, he has good eyes. In conclusion, I would have to tell to all Bernard’s friends that I am sure you will still hear about Bernard because he has always favored friendship before pigeons and competition. I am very proud to tell he is my friend for the life.. Pierre. From Mike Walker: I got the sad news about a month ago that Bernard Raby is giving up his birds to be able to travel more. Bernard is not only an A list friend but an A list NMC member. He has promoted the Modena more than any other man I know in Canada. And loosing him in the club is a huge loss for us. Bernard and I email each other regularly and I know I won’t be loosing him as a friend but I will surely miss him at the shows. You won’t find a more honest and fun guy to be around. Thank you Bernard for all you have done for the hobby. I hope you will be able to return to it one day. If not, we will always be very good friends. Thank you, Mike Walter

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From Carlos Botelho : Last month, the last time I visited Bernard, I have been very surprised to learn that he had taken the decision to stop breeding pigeons. Obviously, we took a look on his last group of young modenas and, as usual, there were many nice pigeons. Among them was a black mottle…WOW! I was 18 years old when I first met Bernard. At that time, he had many colors of modenas but when I saw that superb blue argent, I fell in love with those little birds. Thank you Bernard to have worked on increasing the quality of the modena in Québec. Thank you also for your advices, your encouragement, but over all for your friendship. In hoping that you will not go to far away from our hobby. Sincerely, Carlos. From Raymond Julien; Bernard has always been a member of the Québec Modena Club since this club started in 1973.. He has been in the NMC for more than 30 years, taking the 8th.District Director position in many occasions until 2008. Bernard has worked very hard on rare modena colors. He has always worked on lavender modenas and had some of the best in that color in Canada. The number of new modena fanciers he started and helped is almost incalculable! As examples we can name Dominic Léveillé that

Bernard took as a young member more than 15 years ago, even inviting him at his home during summer to talk pigeon with him. If Dominic is in the NMC club, it is due to Bernard. Bernard convinced Dr. Pierre Pilon to come back in the modena world a few years ago. Bernard has done the same with many other fanciers and without any doubt, has been the most active member that brings our CMQ at this level of perfection right now. We proudly can say that our CMQ club has been the biggest modena club in Canada, for the first time in history in 2007 and Bernard has been a key person to bring this result. Let me tell you also that my presence in the CMQ and NMC has been greatly due to two gentlemen: Bernard Raby and Armand Labrecque.. Bernard has also been asked to judge in many modena shows, in Canada and USA. Bernard is a gentleman and was always ready to help in a high level that most of us will never have. It is with a great pride that we have seen Bernard winning the IMC Hall of Fame award in 1997.It was the first Quebeckers to win such an important award and all his friends were also very proud about this realization. The award has been presented to Bernard at Wichita during the supper and Pierre Pilon, Patrick Laval and I were assisting to the presentation. It was greatly deserved by Bernard. Bernard has been one of my best friends for many years. I just hope that sooner or later, he will be back in the hobby. Raymond.

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Recollections on the National Modena Club and showing Modenas since 1963

By Rex Arnold

When I started out I had no one to show me what to breed for to raise a winner in

Modnenas. But looking back I can sure tell someone what not to breed. Like most people I had

other breeds of pigeons that I showed in Tulsa and Oklahoma City at the Fairs plus the stock show in

Fort Worth, Texas. At the Fort Worth show is where I net Norman Lindsay, he was an all breed judge,

I never knew what breed or breeds Norman bred and showed himself but I did notice that there

were always a lot of Modenas in the show. As I cut my breeds down I kept my nuns and got in

Modenas. I could drive from my home to Enid, OK in three hours and at Enid there was a large all‐

breed club. Same thing, always lots of Modenasa at the Enid shows. Bob English of Enid was the first

person from Oklahoma to join the National Modena Club. At the Texas State Fair in Norman after

watching him judge I knew I wanted to learn more about Modenas. I saw an ad for the NMC in APJ

and joined in 1963 although looking back I should have joined in 1960.

In 1959 I bought my first home and built a loft, I had been married a year. I had been a

firefighter for 9 years when I got married. At the time a firefighter only made $3,200 a year which is

not much but at that same time a school teacher only made around $3,500 a year in Oklahoma. I

always worked as a painter on my days of from my firefighter job and my wife went back to school to

get her teaching degree.

I didn’t know what a good Modena was until I started showing at NMC shows. In 1966 I sent

six nuns and six Modenas to Des Moines, IA for their show. Roy Sandin phoned me to tell me that my

young red schietti cock won Best Modena with 300 modenas, Don Roddy was the judge. He didn’t

know how my nuns did. At the National in Dallas in 1965 I had traded a nun for a red schietti cock,

he was the father of the yearling cock I won with Des Moines. From Bob Hancock I got a red schietti

cock that Bob Weyrauch had bred, he was out of Holmes reds from Ewert.

Bob Gathright got in Modenas in 1966. I met him at a OMC Lawn Show in Chickasha, OK.

Bob had bought all Sill Sins Modenas. I bought a red hen 1809‐66 from Bob for $25.00. I mated her

to the red cock I got from Hancock, # 25. This pair bred me a yellow hen that was Best Schietti at

Houston, TX where there were over 500 schiettis in the show. A breeder from my home town took

her for me to Houston.

After this win I was asked to judge a certificate show the Texas State Fair. You had to state a

reason for a NMC member to judge a certificate show as the Board of Directors voted on judges at

that time. I was told Norman Linday put as a reason that I could judge was because he had seen

birds I had shown for years and he had never seen anyone put a show team in a show that looked

better.

My advice is don’t breed Modenas that hold their head up all the time when in the judging

coop as the Modenas that have their heads higher than their tail usually win. The NPA awarded me a

Master Breeder award in 1979 at Houston, TX.

Rex Arnold

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Those of us in the pigeon hobby hear the occasional “you breed pigeons?” question from friends and

neighbors. Their knowledge of the species is limited to the common pigeons they see. We all know education

is the first step towards understanding, to that end, the Cornell University Lab of Ornithology has created

Project Pigeon Watch. It is an educational and entertaining web site of resources and activities related to

pigeon watching. You may find some of the information on it to be valuable to you in your outreach efforts to

youth and the community. Visit them at www.birds.cornell.edu/pigeonwatch. Many of the illustrations used

on the site are by famed bird artist Julie Zickefoose who did a set of images of Terns and Piping Plovers for a

project I worked on for my real job. Enjoy, Learn and share this site with others who may be interested! Jacki

Loomis

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Editors Note: Mike received his Hall of Fame Award at the Young Bird National in Kentucky this past fall. He shared his thoughts with his friends on the ModenaTalk chat list and shares them now with all of you. Mike’s weekend had both highs and lows, typical of life.

My Thoughts on Receiving the NMC Hall of Fame Award

By Mike Walters

Hello everyone I just returned home for the National Young Bird Show in Louisville. Which also was our NMC Central Regional YB Meet. I had lots of highs and lows at the show. The Lows.... Adam Geteianc drove his van with fellow breeders Cass Cook, Sasha Giuricici and his wife Anna. Well on the way from the hotel to find a breakfast place they rear ended a bus and hit it pretty hard. Adam broke his leg and Anna has a concussion. Well it took us all day to find out just how bad they were and if they were able to get out in time for the show or to gather their belongings at the show. Late in the afternoon a bunch of us from Michigan collected all their birds and things and split them among us to take back home. Near the end of the show Sasha, Cass and Anna were able to get out of the hospital, rent a car and get to the show hall. Anna was in a neck brace and badly shook up. Adam was still in the hospital and not released until latter that evening. All are home safe now. Their birds are at Chucks and my house but we will get them back this week. Adam may have to have surgery on his leg yet. Time will tell. Thank God they were not hurt worse. The Highs.... Before the modena judging started I was called over to the modena section. To my surprise I was awarded the "Hall of Fame" award. It was very hard for me to even speak. This award means more to me than any other thing that has happened to me in the NMC. This was applied for by fellow breeders and voted on by the other members in this elite "Hall of Fame" group. I would like to thank each of you that had anything to do with this. It has made me a very happy and proud man. It is an achievement of a lifetime and very much appreciated. Thank you all... The winners of the show was Best Modena by Ed Loomis with a nice bronze sch. Best Gazzi was won by Jerry Burgr with a nice red check gazzi. Two very nice modenas. I am sorry I did not get any pictures. With all the tension about our fellow breeders health and my three other breeds to keep up with I just didnt have time. I know several others did take photos and I hope they will share them. John Tiseo was also given his "Hall of Fame" award on Friday night after I had left. So I missed congratulating him until the next morning. Congratulations to all the color class winners and top winners. It was a nice show even with everyone concerned about the health of our friends. Thank you, Mike Walter

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Keep your loft safe & your birds healthy!

"Paratyphoid’’

Here is what Dr.Gyselbrecht write about Salmonella and his suggestions about it: "Paratyphoid is one of the most dangerous diseases among the pigeon fanciers ; paramyxo for example is also a very bad disease, but in this case you can secure your dovecote by using a very simple injection. In the beginning of this article we stated that treatment is a difficult issue. It is based on 3 principles : 1) improvement of the dovecote + hygiene 2) administering medicine 3) vaccination. First of all the general hygienic conditions must be optimised, i.e. overpopulation must be avoided, a slatted base is recommendable, cleaning and desinfectating regularly is indispensable, clinically infected and less valuable animals must be disposed of …. It must be said that the high resistance of the Salmonella bacterium creates an extra special reason why control is such a difficult issue ; it can survive weeks, even months in manure, roof gutters, earth …" Quite interesting is it not?..... At least, it is for me and I hope it is for all of you also! Raymond Julien


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Deworming

'There are many medications on the market to worm birds, but the one I recommend is Moxidectin. It provides good clearance of roundworms and hairworms, is very safe and easy to administer, and has the handy side effect of killing any external parasites that feed off body fluids. This includes all mites. The dose of Moxidectin 2 mg/ml for the flock is 5 ml to 1 litre of water for 24 hours. This dose is based on normal water consumption. If for one reason or another birds' water intake on that day is low, the drug is safe enough to provide for a second or a third day to ensure that all birds receive an adequate amount. If some birds receive a double or triple dose, this will do them no harm. It is important that the water containing the Moxidectin is mixed freshly each day, However, and that, of course, no other water sources are available. Moxidectin can also be given to individual birds at the dose of Â½ ml per kg as a single dose orally. Tapeworms have a more involved life cycle. The adults, which live in the bowel, pass packets of eggs in the droppings that need to be eaten by an insect to become infective. Chickens can only become infected by eating insects carrying the tapeworm larvae. It is often possible to tell if a chicken is infected by tapeworms simply by looking at the droppings MOXIDECTIN Plus Category Anthelmintic Active ingredients Moxidectin, praziquantel Guaranteed analysis Moxidectin 2 mg/ml, praziquantel 18.8 mg/ml Available sizes 125 ml Directions: Flock treatment – Dilute at the rate of 5 ml to 1 litre of drinking water and make available to the birds for 24 hours. The solution should be made fresh prior to use and provided in a clean drinking vessel. Remove all other sources of water Individual bird treatment – 0.25 ml per 400 g (pigeon) body weight Notes Moxidectin Plus is a fully water-soluble palatable syrup. Added to the drinking water for 24/48 hours, it clears roundworm (Ascaridia spp.), hairworm (Capillaria spp.) and tapeworm (cestode) infection. It is also effective against all external parasites that feed off body fluids, including mites and pigeon flies (Pseudolynchia spp.). Moxidectin Plus also eliminates airsac mites (Sternostoma spp., Cytodites spp.). It has a wide safety margin and is safe to use during racing and breeding. It does not affect feather quality and is safe to use during moulting. Moxidectin Plus does not cause nausea and so the birds can be fed and loft-flown normally during treatment Not to be used in birds producing meat or eggs for human consumption Withholding period – 5 days Storage Store below 30C (room temperature) in a dry place PARASITES Worms and mites: Give Moxidectin 5 ml/litre for 24 hours or if tapeworms are a concern, Moxidectin Plus 5 ml/litre or better still because the product is bitter, ¼ ml (approx. 5 drops) to each bird. Ensure the loft is particularly thoroughly cleaned after treatment as droppings passed prior to treatment can reinfect the birds. Lice: Lice do not feed off blood (like mites) and so the Moxidectin is not 100% effective when given orally. To eradicate lice, a dip can be prepared using Permethrin. To prepare a dip is simple. Add 120 ml of Permethrin + 1 cap of baby shampoo to a bucket of water. Alternatively, Moxidectin can be added to the

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bathwater at 1/10 its oral dose, i.e. 1 ml/2 litres. This works really well and makes getting rid of lice really easy.

Moxidectin will kill all mites on the birds and most lice. To eliminate all lice completely, the birds are dipped in Permethrin Solution. This is a good idea anyway as it has a 4-month residual effect and provides good-long term protection against the insects causing problems during breeding. It is also a good idea to spray out the nest boxes with Permethrin before pairing. Mosquitoes carry pigeon pox, pigeon flies cause irritation, anaemia and are associated with wet nests, mites breed in the warm conditions of the nest box and all other insects, particularly slaters, carry tapeworm. Therefore, before pairing I always spray with Permethrin. Reference: Dr. Colin Walker "a single moxidectin treatment produces `slow' death of adult worms in girds and dogs, and sterilization of worms in cattle; compared to ivermectin, moxidectin has a considerably longer half life in plasma - 20 days compared to 2 days - allowing for the possibility of either less frequent treatment, or `higher efficacy with similar frequency of treatment, compared to ivermectin; it is effective in animal worm infections that are resistant to ivermectin. Moxidectin is a fermentation product from Streptomyces cyaneogriseus spp noncyanogenus. Chemically it is related to other wormers – the avermectins – but instead of a disaccharide side chain it has unique methoxine- and dimethylbutenyl- side chains." They are basically related chemicals from Streptomyces bacteria, but some studies reckon moxidectin is safer than ivermectin, and the one above reckons moxidectin remains active in the body 10 times longer than ivermectin, 20 days -vs- 2 days and that kinda raises questions on the claim that one dose of ivermectin keeps a pigeon pest-free for a year??''

Submitted by Raymond Julien, Canada

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Garlic‐ submitted by Mike Walter

Written by Jay Beals

Pigeon fanciers in Europe have been using garlic for years and reporting excellent results. Many problems with our pigeons can actually be helped by using garlic in their diet on a regular basis. Many intestinal problems can be solved by giving our birds garlic, especially diarrhea or loose droppings. To species of gram negative bacteria (aurescens) (escherichia) and E‐coil along with a few other gram negative bacteria are greatly reduced with the use of garlic. Garlic is also a great aid in reducing respiratory disease. Garlic has some antibacterial activity‐‐‐about 1% of the activity of penicillin. It will kill a whole variety of bacteria and at least 60 different kinds of fungi and molds. When working with garlic it is important to keep in mind that the raw form is the ultimate. The principle ingredient is a compound called allicin, and must be crushed. If you don't have a garlic press you can use pliers. Fresh garlic cloves form the grocery store is best.

Until research proves otherwise, the fresh cloves are preferred over powders and other soluble since processing destroys many of the active components. One of the important minerals found in Japanese garlic is selenium. Selenium combines with vitamin E is important in the regeneration of muscle tissue and overall general health. Selenium in lab animals has the remarkable capacity to rid laboratory rats of cancer, for example. If there is a wonder product around, it is probably garlic. Again, remember to crush the cloves and do not heat them. From: The National Pouter and Cropper Club Magazine, previously appeared on Modena Talk

Oregano Oil‐By Russ Brock

2 years ago I started using Primalac in the bird's drinking water at 1 teaspoon/Gal for loft maintenance and 1/4 teaspoon of Oil of Oregano/Gal for preventive. Ed Loomis and Brad Wilcox said to try it. Page 6 of Jedds 2006‐2007 catalog shows the Van Beek Global Avian Power& Solution (Oregano oil). Mixed together in water it is supposed to improve fertility because the birds would be healthier because their digestive system would work better. Now I can't say that the fertility was improved but the pigeon’s sure feel more solid in the body and

their droppings are solid and not watery. I give the birds 5 days of Primalac and Oregano oil (in water) and 2 days of apple cider vinegar in the drinkers and I mix powered Oregano (1/4 teaspoon / pound of feed) with 1 teaspoon wheat germ oil/pound of feed mixed onto the grains in the feed tray. I like to add raw Garlic to the vinegar and water in the drinker too. If you just "GOTTA" put something in the water I don't think you will get anything better. Previously appeared on ModenaTalk

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The Pigeon’s Medicine Cabinet Dr. David E. Marx DVM,

Compliments of the author and ModenaTalk.

November 26, 2009

The Pigeon Racing Medicine Cabinet

Medicines which the fancier may be wise to stock, and the reasons to use them:

Baytril–a good choice for serious infections, mainly intestinal or systemic. This drug comes in tablet form and individual pigeons can be dosed at 5mg per pigeon per day. Flock treat with the liquid Baytril only (the tablets will not go into solution). Use for 5-10 days.

Do not use during reproduction and rapid growth of squabs.

Amoxicillin–a safer alternative drug to Baytril. It can be used during reproduction and racing without side effects. Not as broad spectrum as Baytril but often very effective in treating serious infections. Comes in tablet form (50mg) which can be used once or twice daily on individual cases. Flock treatment best accomplished using 3grams per gallon for 5-10 days.

Tetracycline drug (Terramycin, Aeuromycin, Tetracycline , or Doxycycline)–good for respiratory infections; best when used in combination with Tylan. One usually has no distinct advantage over the other and they share a common spectrum of activity. With the exception of Doxycycline, they are all available over the counter as poultry preparations. Use 4 teaspoonsful per gallon of the regular strength or 2 teaspoonsful per gallon of the concentrate. Doxycyline is dosed at 500-1000mg per gallon. Use these for 7-14 days.

Tylan–use as mentioned above, in combination with a tetracycline for respiratory infections. Tylan powder is dosed at 1-2 teaspoonsful per gallon. Individual dose at 50 mg per pigeon per day.

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Delta Albaplex– this is a veterinary tablet which can be quite useful in treating individual cases of respiratory disease. It contains a tetracycline plus albamycin as well as a small amount of corticosteroid. Use 1/2 tablet twice daily for 3-7 days.

Amprolium– the standby for coccidiosis..treat at 1tsp/gallon of the 20% powder for 3-5 days.

Baycox (Toltazuril)–a newer more effective coccidiostat, not yet avilable in the USA but seems to be available through various channels. Can be used instead of Amprolium. Dose for 1-2 days at 4cc (100mg) per gallon.

Ronidazole (RIdzol)– for trichomonas…this is the safest of the three products commonly used but is not approved for use in this country. 1tsp per gallon for 3-5 days.

Emtryl (Dimetridazole)–for trichomonas…not approved for use in this country. Mexican or Canadian Emtryl dosed at 1/4-3/8 tsp per gallon for 3-5 days. Can cause seizures at higher doses.

Flagyl (Metronidazole)–for trichomonas…25-50 mg per pigeon per day for 1-3 days or 1250-2500 mg per gallon for 3-5 days.

Ivomec (Ivermectin)–wormer–500-1000micrograms(ug) per pigeon. Effective against Capallaria (hairworms) and Tetrameres and Dyspharynx (stomach wall worms); less effective against Roundworms.

Pyrantel pamoate–1-3mg per pigeon (75mg per gallon) for 1-2 days for roundworms only.

Tramisol (levamisole) 1-1.5 grams per gallon for one day for roundworms only.

Panacur (fenbendazole) effective against the three major worms but has potential to cause feather damage. Do not use during reproduction or moult. 5mg per pigeon per day for 3 days.

Quinacrine–antimalarial drug..use only in areas where malaria or Haemoproteus is a problem. Use for 4 weeks before flying season then one day weekly during races. Dosse at 200mg per gallon

There are many other choice available and I’ve kept it to what I consider a minimal, giving choices for some conditions. Not all of these drugs are commonly available. Consult your friendly veterinarian for help in acquiring some of these handy drugs as some are by perscription only.

See also Pigeon Medications Part 2

The Pigeon Racing Medicine Cabinet by Dr. David E. Marx DVM

The Pigeon’s Medicine Cabinet

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ERYTHROMYCIN.(Gallimycin)- An antibiotic generally effective against respiratory infections,especially Mycoplasmosis. May also be useful against certain Staph infections. DOSAGE: 3-6 tsp per gallon for 4-7 days; PREVENTATIVE DOSE: ¾ tsp per gallon

OXYTETRACYCLINE (Terramycin)- A broad spectrum antibiotic useful against many types of infections, but often not highly effective. Most usually recommended for use after races as a general preventative Dosage: (for concentrate) 1 tsp per gallon.

CLORTETRACYCLINE ( Aureomycin) A broad spectrum antibiotic similar to Terramycin but probably more effective. Dosage: (concentrate) 1-2 tsp per gallon for as many as 15 days if positive results are noted.

LINCOMYCIN/SPECTINOMYCIN ( L/S 50 ) An antibiotic consisting of two synergistic antibiotics which are highly effective against Mycoplasmosis. Considered the drug of choice in treatment of respiratory infections. Spectinomycin may also be very effective against Salmonella and E-Coli. Dosage: 1 tsp per gallon for 5-7 days.

AMPICILLIN- An antibiotic in the Penicillin family which is effective against most strains of E-Coli, and probably other infections, but not a cure-all. Dosage: for 200 ml bottles. Make a stock solution and use 7 tsp per gallon for 7-10 days. Keep refrigerated

ENROFLOXACIN-(Baytril)- An antibacterial agent effective against both gram negative and gram positive bacteria. Considered the drug of choice against parathypoid if birds have not been vaccinated. May also be very effective against E-Coli Dosage: ¼ tablet twice a day for 5-10 days

SULFACHLORPYRIDAZINE(Vetisulid or Pyradan) A sulfa drug to which most strains of E-Coli are sensitive Also an effective coccidiostat. Dosage: 1 tsp per gallon for 5-7 days.

TYLOSIN (Tylan) – Most effective in concentrated form. An effective drug against respiratory infections, especially Mycoplasmosis. Dosage: 1 tsp per gallon for 5-7 days I mix this with L/S 50 for very good results.

Amprolium ( Amprol or Corid)- An inexpensive and very effective coccidiostat. Considered the drug of choice for coccidiosis…. Dosage: 1 tsp per gallon for 3-5 days. For an outbreakl; 1 tsp per gallon for 5 days than ½ tsp per gallon for 7 additional days.

MEBENDAZOLE(Telmentic)- A general wormer. Considered the wormer of choice by many as it is highly effective against all worms except tapeworms. Dosage: ¼ tsp per gallon for 5 days. Repeat within 10-15 days.

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Bait Stations for Controlling Rats and Mice

Bait stations increase both the effectiveness and safety of the toxic baits used to control rats and mice. Learn how to build, bait and position bait stations around your home and farm to maximize rodent control.

Stephen Vantassel, Extension Wildlife Damage Project Coordinator Scott Hygnstrom, Extension Vertebrate Pest Specialist

Dennis Ferraro, Extension Educator

Types of Bait Stations Building Your Own Bait Station Bait Selection Bait Station Placement Bait Station Maintenance Safety Acknowledgments

Toxic baits are often used to reduce the damage caused by Norway rats (Rattus norvegicus) and house mice (Mus musculus). Bait stations used in rodent control programs increase both the effectiveness and safety of rodent baits (rodenticides).

Bait stations are useful because they: protect bait from moisture and dust; provide a protected place for rodents to feed, allowing them to feel more secure and

consume more bait; keep nontarget species, including pets, livestock, wildlife, and children away from

toxic baits; allow bait to be placed in otherwise difficult locations given weather or potential

hazards to nontarget animals; help prevent accidental spillage; and offer the applicator easy access to bait, making it easier to determine the amount of

bait consumed by rodents, and to refill.

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Types of Bait Stations

To meet the variety of demands for rodent control, manufacturers have developed designs for several bait stations. The designs are based on whether the station needs to:

target rats or mice, contain solid (pellets and

block) or liquid bait, sustain indoor or outdoor

use, resist tampering, hold traps (snap and glue)

(Figure 1).

Stations also differ in the type of materials used for their construction, including plastic, metal and other materials.

To protect people and nontarget species, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) mandates that a commercially produced bait station meet eight safety criteria before it receives the designation “tamper resistant.” The complete EPA Pesticide Registration Notice can be obtained at http://www.epa.gov/PR_Notices/old/pr94‐7.html. Tamper resistant stations must be:

1. Resistant to destruction or weakening by weather. 2. Strong enough to prohibit entry or destruction by dogs or children under 6 years of

age using their hands, feet or objects. 3. Capable of being locked or sealed. \ 4. Equipped with rodent entrances that readily allow target animals access to baits but

deny access to larger animals and birds. 5. Capable of being anchored (and must be anchored when used). 6. Equipped with internal structures for containing baits and minimizing spillage and

tracking of bait outside of the station or into readily accessible parts of the station. 7. Made of design and color not especially attractive to children. 8. Capable of displaying precautionary statements in a prominent location.

Manufacturers meet the safety criteria by constructing bait stations out of sturdy plastic, designed with two chambers positioned in a way that forces the rodent to take a 90 degree turn to access the bait (Diagram 1). Finally, the station must be securable to the floor, heavy patio stone or a wall to prevent the bait from being removed by shaking. If the station is in proximity of hoofed livestock or wildlife, such as raccoons, stronger building materials (aluminum) may be needed.

Figure 1. AEGIS™‐RP Bait Station (Liphatech, Inc.) holding a glueboard. Many manufactured bait stations are designed with the flexibility to be used with traps, glueboards and toxicants.

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Diagram 1. Open bait station illustrating entrance holes, interior walls, holding rods, anchor points and locks.

The color of the bait station plays a critical role in station success when used outside. When placed in direct sunlight, black and clear stations become solar collectors. Internal station temperatures can reach as high as 165°F and melt the bait. Also, clear plastic stations have

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been known to become brittle during freezing temperatures. If stations are to be placed in areas exposed to direct sunlight, choose those that are gray or white.

Manufactured bait stations are available through vendors of farm and chemical supply stores or can be ordered through the Internet or pest management suppliers.

Building Your Own Bait Station

If you prefer to construct your own bait station, it is strongly recommended that you consider the safety of nontarget species and strive to meet the federally mandated safety standards. Use sturdy materials to prevent damage to the station. Where children and livestock are present, the station should prevent unauthorized access and/or removal of the toxicant. Locks or concealed latches are often used to make the bait station more tamper-resistant. Clearly label all bait stations with “POISON,” “RODENT BAIT — DO NOT TOUCH,” or a similar warning. You can create your own warning labels on the Internet. Search for this free service by using the key words “warning label generator.”

In secure areas where the risk of nontarget exposure is low, station design can be as simple as a flat board nailed at an angle between the floor and wall, or a 4-inch diameter corrugated PVC pipe (24 inches long), into which bait can be placed (Diagram 2). Cigar boxes (10 x 6 x 2 inches high) are ideal for mice when used in secure, indoor locations. More elaborate stations are completely enclosed and can contain liquid as well as solid rodent baits. Hinged lids allow convenient inspection of stations in permanent settings. Your design must take into account the rodenticide’s label requirements and relative risk for nontarget exposure. It never hurts, however, to be more restrictive than the label requires.

Bait stations should be large enough to allow several rodents to feed at once. The following dimensions can be used as minimum standards.

Hole size Length Width Height

Rats 2¼” 12¼” 11.0” 3.0‐4.0”

Mice ¾” 5¼” 3¾” 1¼”

Diagram 2. Homemade bait station. This station can be used with pellet or block bait. If using bait blocks, use a wire or long rod to hold bait in place.

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Construct your station with at least two openings on opposite sides. Rodents are more likely to enter a station if they sense an alternate escape route. Research has shown that mice prefer to enter a low-profile station, but the precise reason for this behavior is unknown.

Many manufactured bait stations are designed to hold snap traps, glueboards, and rodenticides. Some stations hold liquid toxicants as well. Consider designing your bait stations to house multiple control tools.

Bait Selection

Bait stations work best when used with commercial rodent baits. Today, most of these baits are anticoagulant rodenticides. For these baits to be effective, rodents must feed on them over a period of days. Baits are available in several forms — loose grain, pellet-grain mixtures, paraffin-grain blocks, extruded blocks, and water-soluble concentrates. The best approach is to use extruded bait blocks that can be anchored inside the bait station to prevent them from being removed. Loose grain and pelleted baits are often sold packaged in small “place packs” that can be placed intact into the bait station. Use caution with loose and pelleted grain formulations of toxicants, as rodents may relocate them to unsafe areas.

Liquid baits work well in locations where rodents have few water sources, such as granaries. Simply mix the dry concentrate with a measured amount of water to create an enticing rodent bait. Rats will often come to water stations because they need water daily unless they are feeding on very moist food. Although mice can survive without drinking water, they will use it when it is available. Because many nontarget animals drink water, receptacles containing liquid rodenticides should be enclosed within bait stations to reduce hazards to pets, livestock, and wildlife.

See Controlling House Mice (G1105) and http://icwdm.org for additional information on types and selection of baits.

Bait Station Placement

Proper placement of bait stations is just as important as using the appropriate bait. Rats and mice will not visit bait stations, regardless of their contents, if they are not conveniently located in areas where rodents are active.

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When possible, place the stations between the rodents’ food supply and their shelter. Position bait stations near rodent burrows, against walls, and along their travel routes. Look for signs of activity such as droppings, gnawing, tracks, and rubmarks to help identify sites to place bait stations. Rodents usually will not go out of their way to find baits. House mice seldom venture more than 50 feet from their nests or food, so place bait stations no more than 12 feet apart in areas where mice are active. Norway rats will travel up to 100 feet from their nests so rat stations can be placed 15 to 50 feet apart. It is important to be patient when controlling rats. Rats are often suspicious of new or unfamiliar objects. Do not be surprised if it takes up to two weeks for rats to enter and feed in recently placed bait stations. Landscape versions of bait stations are available that look like rocks, thereby blending in with overall surroundings.

On farmsteads, placement of bait stations depends on building design and use. In swine confinement buildings, it may be possible to attach bait stations to wall ledges or to the top of pen dividing walls. Bait stations also can be placed in attics, along walls, or in alleys where rodents are active (Figure 2).

Never place bait stations where livestock, pets or other animals can disturb them. Spilled bait may pose a potential hazard, particularly to smaller animals. Rodent baits are poisonous to all animals, in varying degrees. Swine and dogs are especially susceptible to anticoagulants.

Permanent bait stations can be placed inside buildings and along the outside walls of buildings that are not rodent-proof. Avoid placing stations away from structures, such as along fencelines or the perimeter of the property. Perimeter placements may endanger nontarget species, while not substantially increasing target species control. Bait stations, however, may be necessary along the perimeter when structures are within 25 yards of thick vegetative covers and there is a large rodent population.

Bait Station Maintenance

Maintain the bait stations regularly with fresh anticoagulant bait to keep rodent numbers at a low level, as rodents will move in from other areas. When using baits, monitor their freshness and quality, as rats and mice will often reject spoiled or stale foods. Provide enough fresh bait for rodents to eat sufficiently, but don’t overfill bait stations. When initially positioning bait stations, check them daily and add fresh bait as needed. After a short time, rodent numbers and feeding will decline, and surveillance of stations will only be necessary every two weeks

Figure 2. Rat bait station properly placed against the exterior wall of a building.

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or so. If the bait becomes moldy, musty, soiled, or insect-infested, empty the bait station, clean it, and refill it with fresh bait. Always wear appropriate safety equipment as specified by the label, including disposable gloves, glasses/goggles, and a mask during the cleaning process to protect yourself from exposure to the toxicant and rodent excrement in the station. Dispose of spoiled or uneaten bait in accordance with the label. If possible, dispose of the spoiled toxicant at a qualified toxic-waste facility. If ants are a problem, treat the station interior (especially the bait tray) with a low-odor, liquid pyrethroid insecticide. Let the insecticide dry before filling the station with toxicant. Insecticides will not likely deter rodents, provided that the insecticide is applied at labeled rates. Another option is to sprinkle insecticide granules on and around the immediate area before placing the station. Never directly treat rodent bait with insecticide. Always follow all label directions for the products you are using.

Safety

Follow all safety guidelines when handling pesticides. Wear latex, nitrile or vinyl gloves when handling all toxicants. Avoid breathing dust when pouring granulated-pelletized pesticides. Don’t smoke, eat or drink when handling pesticides. When finished applying toxicants at a location, wash your hands and face thoroughly and change your clothes. These pesticide precautions are also helpful in protecting yourself from biological hazards, such as salmonella. Deer mice, a species known to carry Hanta-virus, commonly take up residence inside empty stations. Avoid stirring up dust when opening. Hanta-virus can be disinfected with a 10 percent bleach solution or with Lysol®. For more safety information please consult Controlling House Mice (G1105) or visit the Centers for Disease Control Web site.

Acknowledgements

This NebGuide is a revision of one written by Dallas Virchow and Scott Hygnstrom. Ted Bruesch, Liphatech, Inc.; Buzz Vance, Nebraska Department of Agriculture; Jay Paxson, Nevada Cooperative Extension; and Gary Zoubek, University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension provided useful suggestions that improved this NebGuide.

Reference to commercial products or trade names is made with the understanding that no discrimination is intended of those not mentioned and no endorsement by University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension is implied for those mentioned.

NebGuide and Internet Center for Wildlife Damage Management (http://icwdm.org) articles compliments of the

author(s) and the Nebraska Maps & More Store, UNL www.nebraskamaps.unl.edu Jacki Loomis, Manager

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Controlling Raccoon and Opossum Damage

This NebGuide provides information about raccoons and opossums, the damage they cause, and ways to prevent and control damage problems.

Stephen Vantassel, Extension Project Coordinator‐Wildlife Damage Management Scott Hygnstrom, Extension Specialist‐Wildlife Damage Management

Dennis Ferraro, Extension Educator—Douglas‐Sarpy County Sam Wilson, Furbearer Biologist—Nebraska Game & Parks Commission

Raccoon Facts , Opossum Facts, Economic Importance, Damage Identification, Controlling Damage

Raccoons in Chimneys, Health and Safety, Integrated Pest Management, Acknowledgements

Raccoons and opossums are nocturnal, medium-sized terrestrial mammals that exist throughout Nebraska. They

can damage lawns and gardens, scatter trash, invade buildings and injure livestock.

Figure 1. Raccoon on shingled roof.

Figure 2. Raccoons can easily enter buildings through unsecured attic vents.

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Figure 3. Opossum.

Figure 4. Brown smudge marks and fine scratches on a vertical surface are key signs of raccoon use.

Figures 5 and 6. Raccoon paw prints (left) in a slow walk pattern. Note the “hand‐like” features of the prints. Opossum tracks (right). Note the distinctive “thumb” of the hind foot.

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Raccoon Facts

Raccoons, with their black bandit mask and black- and brown-banded tail, are well known to Nebraskans (Figure 1). The word “raccoon” is derived from Native American words “arakum” or “aracoun,” meaning “he scratches with his hands.” Adult raccoons (Procyon lotor) typically are 26-40 inches long (nose to tip of tail). Their weight can vary dramatically as they fatten up in preparation for winter, but they usually weigh 7-35 pounds. On rare occasions, raccoons weigh up to 50 pounds. Raccoons breed in January through March. Mating behavior is quite active and includes much screeching and growling. Nine weeks later, females give birth to 2-5 young. Males do not assist in rearing young and may kill any young encountered. Females remain with their young throughout the summer and fall. The family unit breaks up with the new mating season.

Raccoons do not construct their own dens but will use abandoned dens, hollow trees, crawl spaces, storm drains, attics, and chimneys (Figure 2). Raccoons have been known to tear through a shingled roof to establish a den in an attic. Raccoons usually need only a 4- to 6-inch diameter hole to enter. Smaller openings are often enlarged. Raccoons are very strong and have tremendous dexterity in their front paws. Despite their size, raccoons are exceptional climbers, able to scale trees, chimneys, and downspouts.

Raccoons are omnivores, enjoying a diet ranging from eggs, carrion, food scraps, corn, crayfish, bird seed, worms, amphibians, pet food and more. While extremely harsh weather will cause them to remain in their dens, raccoons do not hibernate.

Opossum Facts

Opossums (Didelphis virginiana) have white to gray coloration in their fur, grow to the size of housecats and weigh around 10 pounds (Figure 3). Their pointed face and rat-like tail lead many people to consider them to be oversized rats. Opossums, however, are not rodents, but marsupials which, like kangaroos, have pouches and carry their young with them from an early age. Before the arrival of European settlers, opossums lived only in Nebraska’s extreme southeastern corner. Today, opossums are common throughout eastern Nebraska. In the Sandhills and Panhandle regions, they are generally restricted to major waterways.

Opossums mate twice a year, in mid-January through February and July through August. Litters typically average 7-10 young but can include up to 17. Partially-developed opossums are born 13 days after mating, then migrate to the female’s pouch to continue to grow for several more weeks. In 6 to 8 weeks, the young leave the mother’s pouch and begin to ride on her back or tail. They are weaned at three months and disperse about one month later. Adult females mate soon after the first litter is weaned. Young from the second litter are weaned and on their own by September or October. The young are capable of reproducing at six months of age, but usually don’t until the year after they are born.

Figure 7. A raccoon made a home in this chimney after breaking through this ?home‐made? chimneyscreening. Non‐professional screenings also may become packed with snow or ice thereby forcing toxic exhaust gases back into the home.

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Opossums are omnivores, but prefer insects, carrion and fruit. Like raccoons, opossums will use existing dens rather than build their own. They are capable climbers but prefer to climb trees rather than structures. Winter weather is particularly hard on opossums as they frequently suffer frostbite to their tails and ears.

Economic Importance

Raccoons and opossums are valued for their meat and fur by Nebraska’s hunters and trappers. Many enjoy watching them as they scurry through a backyard or seeing their footprints on a muddy stream bank. However, there are times when these beloved species conflict with human interests and safety.

Damage Identification

Signs found at the damage scene will help you identify the species causing damage. It is best to look at all the information rather than try to make an identification based solely on one piece of evidence.

Damage caused to crops and livestock can be very difficult to identify with a specific species. Sometimes, one animal may kill a chicken only to have another animal feed on the remains. Identification can be assisted through four primary means. First, investigate the manner used to gain access to the area. Did it require climbing? While raccoons and opossums will climb or squeeze under or through a fence, they usually will avoid digging extensively to gain access. If structures are involved, carefully check for openings. Opossums need an opening that is at least 3 inches wide, while raccoons need at least 4. Carefully investigate trees that could be used as “bridges” to the roof line. Look for scratches or brown smudge marks on the tree or building where the animal has climbed (Figure 4). Second, were footprints left behind? Both species have distinctive paw prints (Figures 5 and 6). Third, were any feces? left behind? Raccoon? and opossum feces will generally be cat-sized and filled with remains of their varied diet. Raccoon droppings can be easily identified by raccoon’s tendency to defecate in the same place, called a toilette. Finally, did the damage occur at night? Both animals are nocturnal. Raccoons, rarely opossums, damage turfgrass in search of worms and grubs. Unlike skunks, which create precise cone-shaped depressions when digging, raccoons will roll up or shred the sod in search of food.

Raccoons sometimes decide to take up residence in chimneys that are infrequently used. Signs of raccoon presence include the sounds of chirping and thumping emanating from the chimney and smudge marks along the downspouts.

Raccoons are not efficient predators—poultry are usually mauled with a significant amount of bruising, torn skin and chewed feathers. Raccoons typically open one end of an egg and lick out the contents, leaving much of the egg shell intact. Raccoons damage field corn by climbing the stalks, breaking them down, peeling the husks back, and chewing the milk-stage kernels from the ears. Damage to sweet corn can be particularly frustrating because it is typically extensive and occurs the night before you plan to harvest.

Controlling Damage

Habitat Modification Protect property by removing as many potential food sources as possible. Trash cans, preferably metal, should have tight-fitting lids that remain attached even if tipped over. Loose lids can be secured with bungee cords or wire. The best solution is to locate trash containers inside secure buildings. Care should be taken to use only plant and vegetable matter (no meat, eggs, fats, or oils) in compost piles to avoid attracting raccoons, opossums, skunks, and other scavengers. Avoid leaving food and water out overnight for pets. Pen free-ranging poultry at night in fenced, predator-proof runs. Avoid planting sweet corn patches near creek bottoms or other wooded areas.

Since both raccoons and opossums eat birdseed, hang birdfeeders on a wire between trees or on a baffled pole to prevent raiding. Reduce the amount of seed that falls to the ground by avoiding the use of mixed seed (use one type of seed per feeder) and using feeders that recapture fallen seed. Application of grub control insecticides is only effective if grubs are controlled prior to damage getting started.

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Exclusion Raccoons, being stronger, are more difficult to exclude than opossums (Figure 7). The recommendations that follow will focus on excluding raccoons because if raccoons are excluded, opossums will be too. Keep structures in excellent condition. Before making any repairs, make sure the area is not being used by wildlife. To prevent separating the mother from her young, never make repairs unless certain the opening is not still being used by wildlife. To learn how to determine if a hole is active visit http://icwdm.org/Inspection/techniquepaperhole.asp. Following this advice will prevent further structural damage caused by the mother attempting to reclaim her young. Replace rotten wood and cover gaps between boards and surfaces before animals discover them. Whenever appropriate, fill gaps with insulation or expanding foam to prevent air movement. It is believed that warm air escaping through the cracks attracts wildlife seeking to establish a winter den. Use high-quality materials when making repairs. Preferred repair materials include 10-gauge 1/4-inch wire mesh, aluminum flashing, and solid 1/2-inch wood/plywood. Fasten materials securely. Do not underestimate the strength of a raccoon. A helpful motto when making repairs is “strength before beauty.”

Secure crawl spaces below sheds, porches, and decks using 1 inch x 1/2-inch galvanized hardware cloth. Bury the mesh at least 4 inches below the soil and create a 12- to18-inch skirt under the soil to discourage digging. Some suggest digging down at 12-24 inches with a 12-inch perpendicular skirt. Consult Diggers Hotline of Nebraska, 800-331-5666, before initiating any digging. If aesthetics are a concern, consider painting the mesh with flat-black paint. Install lattice over it to reduce visibility.

Gardens and crops are more difficult to protect due to the climbing abilities of these two species. A two-strand electric fence with wires at 4 inches and 12 inches off the ground will check animal entry. Ribbon-type electric fence wire (Polytape) will work as well. Employ automatic timers to turn the fence on at dusk and off at daybreak to increase safety and lower electric use. If the garden is already fenced, a single strand of electrical wire near the top of the fence protruding 3 inches outward on outrigger insulators will prevent access. Fences can also be used to prevent raccoons grubbing in turf.

Repellents Several repellents are registered for raccoons. None are registered for opossums. Repellents are relatively expensive and provide only short-term protection. Precipitation and plant growth often require reapplication of the repellent to maintain effectiveness. Be sure to read label directions before applying repellents to plants destined for consumption. When foods are in short supply, such as in winter, repellent efficacy usually declines. Avoid using electronic repellent devices or moth balls as their effectiveness on repelling raccoons or opossums has not been demonstrated. An up-to-date listing of registered repellents can be found at http://www.kellysolutions.com/ne/pesticideindex.htm

Professional wildlife damage controllers have reported that products made from male raccoons’ and coyote’s urine have been effective in getting females and young to relocate. Unfortunately, these products are not registered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and have not undergone scientific review.

Trapping Sometimes trapping is the only cost-effective way to control raccoon and opossum damage. Trapping involves a major time commitment. Traps must be checked daily. The best time to check the traps is in the morning. However, checking twice a day (morning and evening) is recommended as it allows you to release any non-target animals caught during the day.

Cage or box traps should be well built and have minimum sizes of 10”x10”x32” for single-door traps and 10”x10”x42” for two-door traps. Set traps where raccoons and opossums frequent, preferably in areas away from public view and shielded from direct sun to reduce capture stress. Make sure traps rest on level ground to avoid premature triggering due to wobbling as the animal enters. Secure a disposable, towel-like cloth that is large enough to cover the top and sides of at least 50 percent of the trap. This cloth will protect the animal and bait from the elements and shield you from potential skunk spray if a skunk is captured. Never place traps on or within 12 inches of anything you consider valuable. Trapped animals will often reach through the mesh, grab and destroy anything they can reach, including, siding, shingles, wires, and grass. Placing the trap in the middle of a sheet of 1/4-inch wire mesh that is 12 inches larger than the trap’s footprint will protect grass from significant damage. Staking or anchoring a trap will also prevent the raccoon from being able to move the trap by crawling. Effective baits include sardines, dry and moist cat food, table scraps and fish oil. Use sweet baits, such as

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molasses, honey, marshmallows, or strawberry sugar wafers to reduce the risk of catching domestic cats and skunks. Traps set on the ground run the risk of capturing skunks. Visit http://icwdm.org/wildlife/skunk/skunkrelease.asp to learn how to release skunks before initiating your trapping program.

Improve trapping success by increasing the number of traps used. Vary the baits used with your traps to increase the likelihood of the animal finding an appealing meal. Some trappers recommend covering the trap floor with grass and soil to reduce an animal’s apprehension when entering the cage.

Footholds, specialty traps, and body-gripping traps are also effective in capturing raccoons and opossums. However, these tools are best left to those with experience and training in their use. Contact the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission for opportunities to obtain needed training or a list of qualified trappers in your area.

If the animals cannot be released within 100 yards of the capture site, they should be euthanized. Written permission is required from the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission to euthanize raccoons and opossums unless you have a furharvest permit and it is during the furharvest season. Farmers and ranchers are allowed to destroy or have someone else destroy raccoons and opossums that are causing agricultural damage on their property. These species may be taken for damage control any time of year and no permit is needed. Check with local authorities for regulations involving trapping and euthanization within municipalities. For detailed information on various euthanasia techniques, visit http://icwdm.org/wildlife/euthanasia/default.asp. Handle carcasses with thick leather gloves to reduce the risk of being scratched and exposed to animal fluids and parasites, such as fleas and ticks. For additional protection, wear latex or vinyl gloves inside the leather gloves, wash hands, and use insect repellent. Carcasses can be disposed of in four different ways: above ground, individual grave, incineration, and licensed landfill. Further disposal information can be obtained at http://icwdm.org/wildlife/carcasses.asp.

Shooting Landowners can shoot raccoons and opossums that are causing significant damage to their property, provided that shooting is in season, legal, and safe in their area. Most municipalities do not allow the discharge of firearms within their defined limits. Landowners suffering damage should consider having hunters help reduce the number of raccoons in the immediate area. Opossums are not usually hunted as they are considered a less desirable game species. Hunters use dogs or calls to find raccoons. Small caliber rifles (.22) are very effective for these species and will cause less harm to the fur and meat than other firearms. Follow all hunting laws and safe hunting practices. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission can provide additional information.

Toxicants No toxicants or fumigants are registered for raccoons or opossums in Nebraska.

Raccoons in Chimneys

If raccoons are residing in your chimney, secure the damper and ash cleanouts so that they cannot be opened. Do the same for all the fireplaces in the home. You may then wait until the young grow enough to leave (typically 6-8 weeks) or hire a qualified professional to remove the raccoons. Tips on finding a qualified professional can be found at http://icwdm.org/VendorsService/default.asp. Some homeowners have placed a loud radio in the fireplace to evict the raccoon. Before employing this technique, be sure that the damper is securely closed and all other unoccupied flues and attic vents are properly secured as the raccoon may just move to a quieter location in your home. Be patient. It can take several days for the raccoon to decide to move on. Install professionally manufactured stainless steel caps over all flues to prevent future problems.

Once the raccoons have vacated and the fireplace and flue are structurally sound, set a fire to cleanse the fireplace and flue. Let it burn for at least four hours. Do not leave the fire unattended. If having the chimney cleaned, do not allow the vacuum cleaner to vent inside your home as it may spread raccoon roundworm eggs throughout the room.

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Health and Safety

Raccoons and opossums present a variety of safety and health concerns. Both species can bite, scratch and harbor parasites, such as fleas and ticks. No matter how cute or in need of help an animal appears, maintain your distance. Wildlife that appear to be injured, trembling, seemingly lost, aggressive, active in the daylight or have bitten or scratched people, pets or livestock should be removed by law enforcement or animal control officers. Many people think opossums are sick or injured when they don’t move when approached. When frightened, opossums will often just “play dead” or will hunker down, baring their teeth in a menacing manner. Opossums also can leak an oily substance that smells remarkably similar to skunk spray. In these circumstances, remove people and pets from the area and give the opossum time to move on. If the opossum does not leave in 24 hours, then assume it is sick/injured and have it removed by law enforcement or animal control officers.

Table I contains facts related to diseases carried by raccoons and/or opossums.

Table I. Facts related to diseases carried by raccoons and/or opossums.

Disease Host Species Typical modeof transmission Susceptible Prevention

Rabies Both Bite, scratch Mammals and humans

Vaccinate animals and avoid contact with wildlife

Distemper Raccoon Droplet, direct contact Unvaccinated animals

Vaccinate animals

Roundworm Both, but primarily raccoon

Ingestion of material contaminated with worm eggs

Everyone, especially children

Avoid raccoon latrines

Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis

Opossum Ingestion of forage contaminated with feces

Horses Exclusion and opossum control

Additional information on these and other diseases can be obtained at http://icwdm.org

Integrated Pest

Management Prevention is by far the most effective method of controlling potential damage from wildlife. Homeowners should cap chimneys; keep structures in good repair; install mesh over vents; trench-screen decks, sheds, and crawl spaces; and reduce potential food sources. When a problem does arise, a combination of methods may be more effective than relying on any one method for controlling raccoon or opossum damage. Most problems with these species in urban areas usually involve one or two troublesome animals, which can be controlled often with habitat modification, fencing or exclusion, trapping, and repellents. Non-urban damage situations may involve larger populations over greater areas, and can be dealt with by habitat modification, repellents, trapping and shooting. Finally, readers should continue to maintain their property and fences to prevent future problems.

Acknowledgements

We would like to thank the following for their contributions to this NebGuide. John Consolini, Owner of Northwest Nuisance Wildlife Control, Figure 1; Matt Grady, President of BatGuys Wildlife Service, Figure 2; Nebraska Game & Parks Commission, Figure 3; and Del Mecum, Owner of Best Animal Technology & Service, Figure 4 and Figure 7.

NebGuide and Internet Center for Wildlife Damage Management (http://icwdm.org) articles compliments of

the author(s) and the Nebraska Maps & More Store, UNL www.nebraskamaps.unl.edu Jacki Loomis,

Manager

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The Importance of Proper Ventilation for

Small Poultry Flocks

Using the calculations in this publication will help ensure proper ventilation for health and well-being of small poultry flocks.

Sheila E. Scheideler, Extension Poultry Specialist Rick Stowell, Extension Animal Environmental Engineer Specialist

Natural Ventilation Systems

Mechanical Ventilation

Conclusions

Resources

Proper ventilation is essential in poultry operations. Important environmental challenges include weather extremes and rapidly changing weather conditions. Colder months can mean difficulty in providing adequate ventilation while trying to maintain a comfortable temperature within the chicken house. Hot weather can mean difficulty in providing enough ventilation for heat to escape the house. Whether the temperature is hot or cold, it is important to supply the flock with adequate ventilation to bring in fresh air and exhaust carbon dioxide.

The primary purpose of having a ventilation system is to provide for air exchange. Ventilation is needed to remove excess heat, dust particles and moisture produced during normal activities — such as metabolism, respiration and evaporation — as well as harmful gases and disease-causing organisms that may be present. A ventilation system should provide fresh, oxygen-rich air for birds, which promotes optimal production.

Second, a good ventilation system should distribute air uniformly throughout the building. The house should not have “dead air zones.”

Third, the ventilation system should control airspeeds within the room. During cold weather, entering air may need to have adequate speed to accomplish proper mixing and distribution, but the air speed must be controlled so as to not create drafts on the birds.

During warmer weather, air movement minimizes temperature increases within the bird space. While accomplishing these essential functions, ventilation systems also need to be easy to operate and maintain. During cold weather, producers often close up their chicken houses in an attempt to maintain higher inside temperatures, which usually results in only a small temperature rise. Improper ventilation will result in increased humidity and possibly condensation and a buildup of carbon dioxide, ammonia and odor. Viruses and other respiratory pathogens that may be present will find these conditions well-suited for their growth and ready transmission to other birds sharing a common airspace.

Moisture accumulation occurs as a result of a lack of fresh air to remove moisture produced by animals. Humid air is more prone to condense on cold surfaces, which can lead to wet litter and equipment failures. Minimize condensation by keeping the relative humidity of the poultry house at 70 percent or lower and by insulating areas such as the ceiling. A buildup of carbon dioxide and ammonia will result in poor overall flock health and potential death. Pathogen buildup often is overlooked because it is difficult to assess directly. However, this probably is the greatest risk for producers because by the time infection thresholds are exceeded and disease symptoms are noticed, the entire flock already will be infected.

Natural Ventilation Systems

The best way to prevent adverse effects of inadequate ventilation is to take steps to ensure the birds always are provided fresh air. The simplest way to provide fresh air is to use the natural ventilation systems that already may be built into the chicken house. Natural ventilation takes advantage of basic principles of warm, humid air wanting to rise and wind producing pressures on building surfaces. Natural ventilation uses windows, panels and low hanging doors to allow in fresh air, all of which are most effective when located on all four corners of the housing facility.

Determinations for how far to open windows and doors can be made on the basis of air temperature, prevailing wind direction, age of birds, amount of moisture and the level of gaseous buildup within the house. It is important to place and orient the chicken house properly to take advantage of prevailing winds. Warm-weather openings need to be exposed to prevailing winds, which in Nebraska generally means the ridge should run east and west. The house should be situated away

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from any windbreaks, buildings or other obstacles that might impede natural air flow, and with no upwind obstructions desired to the south or southeast (direction most warm fronts travel in Nebraska). In addition to windows and doors, roof ventilators can be used, but require more practice and monitoring to be effective. When placing openings, consider that poultry, especially chicks, do not tolerate direct drafts of cool air.

Natural ventilation usually is the cheapest and simplest method that can be used to provide birds with the fresh air they need. Modern poultry houses with natural ventilation often include control systems that automatically adjust the size of openings using fully adjustable curtains, panels, baffles, etc. This increases the initial cost, but may be worthwhile for the producer who finds monitoring and controlling the environment manually an overly daunting task and can justify the investment with improved health and performance.

Mechanical Ventilation

Forced ventilation is an alternative to natural ventilation. Also referred to as mechanical ventilation, forced ventilation uses a combination of electric fans, air inlets and controls (thermostats, timers, etc.) to regulate temperature and humidity. The primary advantage of forced ventilation is that the producer has reasonably direct control over the rate of airflow delivered. Moderating indoor temperature swings often is a major goal of producers who select these systems. Having a controlled system eliminates much of the guesswork, as one can — at least in theory — simply set the controls to the desired temperature and let the machines do the rest of the work. This type of system has its disadvantages, though, as cost can be a prohibitive factor. Mechanical ventilation systems generally require greater initial investment in equipment, require regular maintenance to perform properly, and have a higher cost of operation in terms of energy usage. Dependable emergency backup is necessary in case of power failure.

Ventilation systems usually are designed for a specific house, based on the number and size of birds housed in the facility, as well as the volume in cubic feet of air in the house. Generally, a system should provide one air exchange per minute (60 per hour) or more during hot weather. The system also needs to be adjustable to maintain an airflow rate as low as 1 to 5 air exchanges per hour during cold weather. To calculate the volume of air that needs to be moved to produce one air exchange, use the following formula: Length x Width x Height (average) of the airspace. To obtain the airflow rate (fan capacity in cfm) needed for given indoor conditions, multiply the air exchange volume (cubic feet) by the number of air exchanges recommended per minute for those conditions. The result can then be used to determine the number and size of fans that need to be operating, as well as the total inlet area needed.

As an example, consider a broiler house that is 30 feet wide, 60 feet long, and 8 feet tall at the sidewalls, with a pitched roof and no ceiling. Assuming the peak is about 12 feet tall, the air exchange volume is:

1 air exchange = 30 ft. x 60 ft. (8 ft. + 1/2 x 12 ft.) = 18,000 cubic ft.

For a hot-weather ventilation rate of 1 air exchange per minute, the total fan capacity needed is:

(25,000 cubic ft./air exchange) x (1 air exchange/min.) = 25,000 cfm

Generally, this capacity would need to be provided by a number of fans of different sizes, so the ventilation rate could be staged down to lower airflow rates during cooler conditions. To obtain one air exchange per hour, as may be more appropriate for younger birds in cool weather, for example, the airflow needed is:

(25,000 cubic ft./air exchange) x (1 air exchange/60 min.) = 300 cfm

Both the fan capacity and inlet opening would need to be adjusted to maintain proper air exchange, distribution and airspeed at bird level. In practice, it may be challenging to provide such a small airflow rate and still have good distribution and airspeeds. If cold-weather ventilation (commonly called “minimum ventilation”) is improperly designed or controlled, the operator often will be tempted to close up the building and/or shut off all the fans. This will be especially tempting when heating fuel costs are high, since ventilation generally is the largest source of heat loss in animal housing. In these situations, it is paramount that producers recall why ventilation is needed, ensure their ventilation systems are not overly restricted, and seek ways to improve the seasonal performance of their system.

Conclusions

Effectively ventilating poultry facilities cannot be stressed enough, whether using a natural or mechanical type of ventilation system. A simple method to test the adequacy of a ventilation system is to use your nose and eyes. If you smell strong ammonia or observe thick cobwebs, the ventilation system is inadequate. Poor ventilation can result in poor respiratory health

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indicated by coughing and sneezing birds, and a higher rate of Ascites syndrome related deaths in heavy meat birds. Providing fresh air with an adequate ventilation system and removing excess heat and moisture, gases and other air contaminants from your chicken house will help produce healthier and more productive chickens.

Resources

Vosterman's Ventilations, www.refreshinglypowerful.com Sun-North Systems, Ltd., www.sunnorth.com JanAire Ventilation Systems, www.janaire.com/poultry/

To simplify technical terminology, trade names sometimes may be used. No endorsement of products is intended nor criticism implied of products not mentioned.

Compliments of the author Editors Note: Although this article was written for the small flock poultry keeper it may be of some assistance to Pigeon Folks also.

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Medications: Things to Avoid

We have all heard these things before, I am sure, but we all forget and need to be reminded periodically of the medication no-no's. There are all degrees of net results and variables involved, but in general, the rules apply.

Avoid using Emtryl during mating times. It has been shown to temporarily decrease fertility in the cock. We assume that the other anti-trichomonas drugs have similar effects but as far as I know, this has not been demonstrated.

Avoid using the "bendazole" wormers such as Panacur and Telmintic during the moult or when feeding youngsters. This family of drugs can cause feather abnormalities, sometimes severe.

Avoid having grit or pellets available when treating with the Tetracycline family of antibiotics. The calcium in grit or pellets can bind the drug making it unusable in the body, resulting in severe underdosing. The Tetracycline family includes Terramycin, Aureomycin, Tetracycline, and Doxycycline.

Avoid leaving medications in the drinking water more than 24 hours. The medications gradually break down and become ineffective. The warmer the temperature the faster this occurs, so in warm weather a 12 hour limit may be more practical. Make fresh preparation each morning.

Avoid higher doses when medicating. Just because a little bit is good doesn't mean that more is better. The recommended dosage should be adhered to. Some drugs are very toxic at higher levels.

Note: Remember, when treating via the drinking water that the dose should be adjusted depending on the volume of water consumed. The recommended doses are for mild temperatures. Use a little less in hot conditions, and up to twice the dosage in very cold weather when the birds drink much less.

Avoid using drugs at lower than recommended doses and for less than the recommended time. This practice allows the organisms to become tolerant or resistant to the medications by being exposed to them for insufficient time or at levels too low to eliminate them. This resistance factor becomes very important and gradually produces "super bugs" which are unstoppable with antibiotics.

Avoid using antibiotics as "preventive medication". Antibiotics prevent nothing. They are used to treat certain infections but, by no means, prevent anything. Actually they may make the birds more susceptible to infection because they eliminate the normal beneficial bacteria; and these bacteria protect the birds, in some degree, from infection.

Avoid mixing medications unless the mixtures are shown to be safe. Certain combinations are known to be safe and generally used. Don't get carried away and assume that all medications can be mixed and dosed simultaneously. Proceed cautiously and try to stick to known safe combinations.

Avoid putting anything else in the drinking water when household bleach, such as Clorox, is used as a water disinfectant. These are very strong oxidizing substances and will change the product mixed with them, either rendering them ineffective or toxic.

Clorox is to be used only by itself. Discontinue it when medicating in the water, or even using vitamins in the water. By Dr. David E. Marx D.V.M, Golden Valley Pet and Pigeon Clinic, Norman, OK http://www.pigeonnetwork.com/

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National Modena Club Master Breeder Award Application Cover Sheet Applicant or Nominator: Complete this Cover Sheet and Show Record Form (please print or type). Submit to the NMC Master Breeder Committee Chair by August 15th. For additional information refer to the NMC By‐Laws, Article X, Section 18.D.

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