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61st Anniversary April ANZAC Edition 2018 ABS COMMITTEE AS OF AGM 2018

Patron: - Mr. Bert Van Manen - MP Federal Member for Forde ([email protected])

Vice Patron: - Mrs. Jennie Breene, Councilor LCC Beenleigh, ([email protected])

President: Wayne Robinson([email protected]) 07 3207 4940: Mob 0407 037 522 Vice President: - Lucas Hendry ([email protected])

0422 072 685 Secretary: - Kym Williams([email protected]) 07 3372 3306 Treasurer: - Glenn Berghofer([email protected])

0423 734 757 Trade Table: Ring Steward & Membership: -

Wayne Robinson ([email protected]) Shane Beer ([email protected]) 0448 243 969

Café ABS: Bob Henderson, Gwen Robinson,

Web Editor, Facebook etc.: - Librarian:

Camelle Lamb, Wayne Robinson Wayne Robinson, Jim Parrish, Lucas Hendry Kieran Beer

General Committee: - Junior Committee Members: - SQBBA Delegates:

Bob Henderson Gwen Robinson Trevor Rogers Barb Beer Gene Carmichael Paul Williams Darby Francis, McKenzie Garside Wayne Robinson, Lucas Hendry, Gwen Robinson

Budgie Buzz Editor: Cheryl Wilson, Wayne Robinson Honorary Accountants: Southwell & Associates Mr. Mark Buhmann 5541 2277 Honorary Solicators: Hemming and Hart Honorary Veterinarian: Dr. Ed Layt Wishart Road Veterinary Surgery Ph 3343 6399 By appointment only

Catch us on FACEBOOK: AUSTRALIAN BUDGERIGAR SOCIETY Now Two Pages, Open and Closed plus our own Twitter Account.

Australian Budgerigar Society Inc.

Proudly going since 1957.

The Club is always looking for members who may be able to spare a few minutes or hours a month helping out in various areas. Please don’t hesitate to contact any member of the Committee if you are available to help, or even if you have a question. Visitors are ALWAYS welcome. Please Note: - The opinions and views expressed by various authors in this newsletter may not necessarily be those of the Australian Budgerigar Society Inc. of Australia.

AIMS & OBJECTIVES The objectives for which the Society was founded are: - -TO PROMOTE THE BREEDING AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE BUDGERIGAR IN ALL ITS FORMS -TO PROMOTE THE INTEREST OF BREEDERS AND EXHIBITORS -TO PROMOTE THE PROGRESS OF SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE -TO FACILITATE THE EXCHANGE OF IDEAS BY THE PUBLICATION OF A BULLETIN COVERING THE SOCIETY’S FIELD OF WORK -TO SUPPORT THE EXHIBITION OF BUDGERIGARS, TO PROMOTE GOODWILL AND ASSIST IN ANY WAY CONSIDERED BEING TO THE BENEFIT OF THE SOCIETY.

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ACTIVITIES Monthly meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month at our Club House, 1 Plantation Road, Beenleigh, off Martens Street just up the road from Mitre 10, Doors open at 6:30pm. Look for the big Yellow Banner on the fence beside entry to the double gates. Discussions, guest speakers, dvd presentations are being held as a regular feature. Table Shows are held at every meeting with upto 40 birds being benched with great prizes awarded to the winners. Winter warmers will be served from Café ABS at meetings May-August.

VISITORS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME.

The Society conducts 3 shows per year, ABS Nestfeather, Young and Old Bird Show in February, And our very popular Lawn Show in August, and our Carnival Show in October.

The Society also hosts a Prestigious Budgerigar Auction in January each year for all Members of the fancy. We conduct regular Sales at our meeting nights and our Trade Table features a large range of products for sale to assist you with all of your budgerigar stud requirements. Orders can be taken for items by phone and our email order system which is sent to members monthly is aimed at providing this as an extra service for all of our members.

OUR NEXT CLUB MEETING FOR 2018 IS ON THE 17th MAY, OUR TABLE SHOW WILL BE JUDGED BY OUR SPECIAL GUEST JUDGE. SO, DON’T FORGET TO BRING ALONG YOUR YOUNG

& NESTFEATHER BUDGERIGARS TO OUR NEXT MEETING NIGHT IN MAY 2018.

FROM THE EDITORS DESK

The Editor and Sub Editor are all looking forward to the new challenges and tasks associated with this wonderful ABS Budgie Buzz Bulletin. We also look forward to receiving Letters and questions to the Editors that we can post and answer in all future bulletins. Our Suggestion box was started in June meeting 2015, please provide us with your ideas so we can all help develop and promote our great budgerigar club. Name tags will also be presented to all members and guests attending our club general meetings so everybody will know who you are. Another suggestion from you we have started. Our members have been out supporting all the shows, congratulations everybody. To all members your support of our raffles is very well appreciated. Thank you. Our March Raffle as won by Bob and Glennis Henderson with a Huge Meat Tray from Paton’s. Look at this space for the winner in next month’s issue. 2018 is planning on being another great year for our club with plenty happening, so don’t miss a single meeting so you can be kept up to date with all the events planned for you. New members continue to join our great club, make sure you introduce yourself. We have received over 89 memberships in the club for 2018, with over 110 members what a great consistent accomplishment for the year, our club is for “everyone” what an achievement, be very proud ABS members. Our great progressive club has recently began conducting committee meetings using Skype Thank You to MacDonald’s Loganholme for your support in allowing us to facilitate this using new technology.

MINUTES ABS Inc. COMMITTEE MEETING – 6th March 2018

To be Held at McDonalds Loganholme

Meeting Commenced at 6.30pm Present: Bob, Lucas (skype), Trevor, Gwen, Paul, Wayne, Col, Kym, Barb, Shane, Cheryl Apologies: Glenn, Visitors: Glennis Minutes from February ’18 meeting represent true account of meeting Minutes Moved Kym Seconded Bob Carried Unanimously Points of discussion/ general business from February ’18 meeting: ABS Inc. Auction in January Seed / Millet spray for floor coverings Trade Table Bunnings Browns Plains – extra dates request ABS Inc.61st Anniversary Annual Show Schedule ABS upcoming AGM – Nomination forms to be handed in by 1st March to ABS Secretary Correspondence In from 04/02/18 to 02.03.18 Fw: Capricornia Budgerigar Society Inc. 50th Anniversary Show - Garry to Kym

Subject: Print Futures Schedule 18 - Bill & Pat to Kym Gold Breeder Magnetics - Wayne to Kym SCBA Annual Show Steve to Wayne Toowoomba New Committee Gary to Wayne Applied Nutrition Invoice Michael to Wayne Vests look good Trevor, Glen, Cheryl, Kym, Barb & Shane to Wayne Invoice address sponsorship and Millet James to Wayne Gold Breeder awards Cheryl to Wayne Calcihealth Invoice Brian to Wayne BNS Office Bearers 2018 Carol to Wayne Email address of our Secretary Kym Carol to Wayne ABK New BirdKeeper Magazine Sheryll to Wayne Allora Invoice James to Wayne ABS April Presentation confirmed Brian to Wayne Top up order confirmed Heather to Wayne ABS Show Schedule- Rocky Kevin to Wayne John Scoble Auction Ken to Wayne Latest Info Glennis to Wayne BirdFest Infor and attendance doc Marjory to Wayne Upcoming Volunteer Training and events Volunteer Qld to Wayne Redlands Sportswear sample vest Ros to Wayne Spare Show Cages Adam to Wayne Sponsorship Fran to Wayne Carolyn Shepherd show entries Carolyn to Wayne Delivery of goods James to Wayne Thank You for email George to Wayne Jim Parrish entries Jim to Wayne QCBS next meeting 19/3/18 Robyn to Wayne Adam Francis entries Adam to Wayne Toowoomba Annual Show Tammy to Wayne

Top up order Broc to Wayne Bendigo Bank attending Show Mary to Wayne Vests and 3 Shirts ready Ros to Wayne ABK info Sheryll to Wayne Redlands Sportswear Invoice Ros to Wayne Allora Downs Information James to Wayne Kay Clarke Leadlight sign Kay to Wayne Bunnings Thank You have a great show Sally to Wayne New sign documents Gina to Wayne Quantas Freight new pricing and sizing 3kg Admin to Wayne Latest Invoice Fran to Wayne Bendigo Bank plus Piggy will be there Mary to Wayne NSW Feb Newsletter Alan to Wayne Invoice Fran to Wayne Receipt Redlands Sportswear Ros to Wayne Carolyn Congratulations on an excellent Show Carolyn to Wayne LCC Meakin Park option to Rent Cynthia to Wayne Ken Henricks Memorial award at SCBA Annual Show Steve to Wayne SCBA 2018 Office Bearers Steve to Wayne February Statement Glenn to Wayne Southwell and Associates 2017 A/c’s Complete Colin to Wayne ABS Minutes Kym to Wayne ABS Agenda Kym to Wayne Vests and 3 shirts are all ready for pick up Redlands Sportswear Ros to Wayne

FW: Guidelines for Bird Welfare Neale SQBBA to Kym forwarded to Wayne

Fw: Judges Invoice Keith Gough SQBJA Inc. Treasurer to Kym

Report Moved Kym Seconded Bob Passed unanimously

Correspondence Out from 04/02/18 to 02.03.18 Fw: Capricornia Budgerigar Society Inc. 50th Anniversary Show Garry to Kym forwarded to Wayne

Amended Minutes from Jan’18 Wayne to Kym

ABS Inc. Minutes Jan'18 Kym to ABS Committee

Agenda For ABS Committee Meeting on the 6th of February 2018 Wayne to Committee

Golden Nationals Newsletter, Show Schedules and John Scoble Auction Catalogue

Wayne to Members

Work is progressing well on our Club Show Vests, attached is the first proforma design.

Wayne to Committee

2 orders to Big Gun Wayne to Tash & Laurie

General Club Meeting reminder & John Scoble change of venue Wayne to Members

Completed audit worksheets, financials, depreciation schedule and stock takes for our year ending 31/12/17.

Wayne to Colin Barthel

General Club Meeting 2nd reminder + photos Wayne to Members

New club show vests + photos Wayne to Committee

Request - Could you please place the below information, show schedule and attached pictures on our Facebook page

and other Budgerigar Clubs Facebook pages promoting our upcoming 61st Anniversary Annual Show on the 25th of

February 2018. Thank You in advance for all you help and assistance. Wayne to Camelle

Perusal our 61st Anniversary Annual Show Schedule Wayne to everyone

Perusal our 61st Anniversary Annual Show Schedule Wayne to SQBBA Club Secretaries and fellow Budgerigar fanciers,

Thank You very much for the vouchers, I have collected them Wayne to Jeff & Heather

Vests Order for The Australian Budgerigar Society Inc. and extra shirts. Wayne to Ros and Darren

Show entries from Carolyn and info and Vests orders. Wayne to Lucas, Cheryl & Kym

Amended 2018 Anniversary Annual Show Entry form attached. Wayne to Lucas, Cheryl

Details ABS Inc. Bunnings Fundraiser on tomorrow Sunday the 18th February Wayne to Members

Figures from our Bunnings Browns Plains Warehouse Fundraising day on Sunday the 18th of February

Wayne to Sally 'Browns Plains Activities Organiser' & cc’d committee

Show entries from Carolyn and info and Vests orders + request Wayne to Lucas, Cheryl & Kym

ABS 61st Anniversary Annual Show Entry Form 2018 Lets hope we beat our 540 from last year.

Wayne to Lucas, Cheryl & Kym

Details , List of helpers & request for more helpers Bunnings Fundraising Day at Bunnings Warehouse Browns Plains

Wayne to everyone

Vests & 3 shirts Thank You I will collect them tomorrow afternoon. Wayne to Ros

1 x $30 Meat Tray to collect on Saturday morning 24/2/18 at approx 10:00am.

Wayne to Tash & Laurie

RE: The Australian Budgerigar Society Inc. 61st Anniversary Annual Show on the 25th of February 2018. Details +

Request to present trophies Wayne to Mary Wright

Sponsorship and show set up. Wayne to Ron & Fran Woodhead

Request: Could you please help us with the set up for our show. Wayne to everyone

Fw: Judges Invoice Keith Gough SQBJA Inc. Treasurer Kym forwarded to Wayne

Allora Downs - invoice for sponsorship and our 61st Anniversary Annual Show Schedule for your perusal.

Wayne to James & Bec

Applied Nutrition - invoice for sponsorship and our 61st Anniversary Annual Show Schedule for your perusal.

Wayne to Michael

Events that The Australian Budgerigar Society Inc. will be attending.

Wayne to Ron & Fran Woodhead

MINUTES for ABS Inc. Committee Meeting held Tuesday 6th February 2018 Kym to Wayne

Report Moved Kym Seconded Bob Passed unanimously

Ring, Membership and Trade Table Report: Rings Rings: Sales 28.02 Glen & Michelle Kennedy 30 rings @ $16.50 SOH Rings count 890 un-coded rings left Col please sign paperwork for Accountants, as per email for 2017 closing stock. Outstanding payments and ring orders paperwork to be completed for handover. Banking What are new rings like, any feedback. Unpresented SQBBA ring refunds for Duane Cheque for $3.50 (has this been banked) and S Brewer ( unsure ) Cheryl Grunert has been given cheque for Steve Brewer, Col to follow up. How has this proceeded Col? Cheryl Grunert’s phone is disconnected !? Col cannot contact has rung many times. Report Moved Col Seconded Lucas Passed unanimously

Membership: 39 memberships including tonight. 60 members New members: Renewals: Membership Renewals 2018: Wayne to hand membership forms to Col. Emailed membership Current members list including yet to pay and life members to be completed by Col and please send to Wayne and Kym prior to AGM. Banking Bring membership forms to our next club general meeting. Moved Col Seconded Paul Passed unanimously Trade Table: No Poultry Sale day in 2018 Attendance at QBB Birdfest with Trade table and Sale budgies, who is available to help. Wayne, Gwen, Shane, Barb & Kieran, bob and Glennis Sunday 9 - 12 Review 2018 Trade Table Spreadsheet More top up orders have been completed for 2018 as we needed stock after auction and meeting. All stock is now available. Consolidation Paperwork Spreadsheet Uniforms: Very well received at Bunnings Fundraising Day, Bunnings also loved them. Wayne confirms 12 uniforms, 2 are orders, and we received another 3 orders at our February General Meeting. *Joann – new member requires an extra N on Club shirt as spelt JOAN but should be JOANN *Kym bring shirt in ????, Wayne to arrange correction, will also check order emailed Have you received any orders Col for uniforms or trade table products? No Club Trade Table, Table Cloths have been made, they look great. It disappoints me to report the loss of a Table Cloth and now recently a Gopos holder that have been lost, does anyone remember the small blue Gopos holder from our recent February meeting, both items were donated to the club by Col and Betty Mcdonald. Small Blue Carry Bag we have had for 4 years now. Regarding the following positions listed above that Col will not be nominating for in 2018- 19 Col could you provide the following for an easy transition:

1. A full list of members, showing latest information 2. All floats 3. Club House Keys 4. Bunnings Card 5. 4 Books purchased from Shane Whell. Rob Marshall book old version 6. Show cage requiring repairs. 7. Computer monitor

It is hoped Col that you will continue to be available for Bunnings days during the week and on Sundays and other trade table events we participate in as you have previously indicated Col. Col said YES again to all of us that he would still be able to assist in the future Moved Col Seconded Gwen Passed unanimously

Catering Report:

1. Bunnings Fundraising Day Sunday 18th of February Team to help. New certificate of Currency has been sent in. Results from January 189th. Banking Cash 2096.95 EFT $7.30 fees .80 Costs $430.65 based on $100 drinks Profit $1672.80 A super team effort everyone, we did great. Wayne did order for day: 35 loaves bread, 50kg sausages We have 6kg of sausage left over approx. we had 5 Sausage sizzles last year

2. Anniversary Annual Show.

Café ABS Sales we very good. Left over is Zooper Doopers, 2 bags of Ice, 3kg Beetroot plus some useables. 131 sausages & 21 only medium onions left over, were frozen for upcoming events 9 Bunnings). The system we used worked well, but we do need signs to alert exhibitors about lunch and entries. No smorgasbord worked well, lunch tickets great. Café ABS team did a sterling job.

Discussion *Wayne to send apology email to John Maher along with other letters already sent out.

*Sign (in future) for Cafe ABS

3. Table Cloths and Aprons Glennis completed and they looked amazing. Thank you Glennis!! Everyone was excited to see them all finished.

Report Moved Bob Seconded Kym Passed Unanimously Treasurers Report as at Saturday 9th December 2017. Moved by Col to pay the ratified debts and seconded by Trevor Passed by members. Applied Nutrition Inv 5132/17 25/11/17 enquiry. Wayne and Glenn to check. Outstanding Sponsor Payments. Moved Cheryl Seconded Lucas Passed Unanimously Show Managers Report Club printer needs to move into club hose.

1. Perpetual Trophy’s need a clean & service before Christmas Party and Presentation 2018. 2. Club House security, Col and Glenn to provides quotes and details. Glenn suggested $2200 including 4 port

monitors and cameras, Aus Spy prevent internet corruption. Prices? 3. Sponsors List outstanding payments. 4. Bunnings GV left 13 and MacDonalds GV left. To hand to Junior winners at club GM. 5. Mount Gravatt Show, what is happening this year Col? Chris handed out schedules. Col is helping 6. Futures Show, support our members, Trade Table? 7. Judge for the Oaks and Derby Show? Charlie Chiang to be asked

Dimensions on plaques. 3 trophies needed Opposite Sex

8. February Table Show discuss. Extra staging? We have at club House. 9. Allan Wilson Storage of Club Equipment, discussions.

10. Lawn Show in 2018 11. Futures Show.

Equipment move if storage facility is provided: 22nd April 9am at Jim’s. Moving equipment to Clubhouse. Who will

be available to help?

Col’s op: 19-29

Do we need extra wood? – decided no room to fit in trailer

Review and Discuss our 61st Anniversary Annual Show.

Report Moved Cheryl Seconded Barb Passed Unanimously

SQBBA Delegates Report

No minutes received yet.

Dave Pendergast from Wynnum has nominated to be the full-time caterer for all the SQBBA events Team leaving on Thursday or Friday? Preselection Judges Preselection Careers. Would you like to be nominated Lucas? Our letter to be included in the Spring Show was very well received by clubs. No reply as yet. Promotions/Advertising/Marketing:

Discuss vests and hats (caps, bucket, soft brimmed, stubby coolers, drink holders), to order. Extra Club Uniform Order that has been received, most delivered. Bert in our Shirt. Show Promotion, LED Light Sign, Paper, Radio Email. What did you think? Our internet site. I need to contact Roger. Had a call the other night from someone on our sight, they used the green button, explain. ABS Calendar of Events completed, items to add, aviary visits, guest speakers, social days. Ideas ABS Calendar 2019 Moved by Kym Seconded by Bob Passed Unanimously Internet Site/ABS Bulletin: I will have to send Roger a range of items to go onto our new website as up to date information, club email address using Gmail to be completed. Mass text messaging, like clubs of today and bulk emailing. Executive email addresses Roger will help me with. Budgie Buzz Bulletin in start February edition, what did you think. February this week, March next week. Trevor Rogers has email, tested tonight. [email protected], Ian Machin new email address. Wayne : send cards to Col Stars of the Show Moved Bob Seconded Kym Passed Unanimously

Review Past Events: Facebook Page members 444, how do we continue to grow. Col Admin links to other sites Our New Web Site. Needs updating Wayne will sort soon Posting on new open Facebook page. Camelle under direction from Wayne and committee Posting on new Twitter Account. Camelle under direction from Wayne and committee Col, Barb, Cheryl and Col how can you add some posts. Show 2018, how can we improve again, how do we entice Northsides entries? Another Awesome Team Effort from Everyone, What a Club. Read commentaries. February Meeting.

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General Business:

Immediate items to action:

A. Ken and Lyndy Seagrott Certificate and membership for 2018. B. AGM Nominations and format. C. AGM Motions we need someone to move and a seconder.

1. Regarding our Committee Dinner at the end of the year. Moved Cheryl Seconded Barb Passed unanimous

2. Regarding expanding our committee positions – we need to introduce a by law at the AGM to amend the current committee positions as the club has moved forward and progressed beyond the current written requirements some 61 years ago. We need to draft this motion tonight, I can provide some wording to be used. Moved Shane Seconded Paul Passed unanimous

D. Volunteer Qld Nominations E. Membership Focus. Discuss. F. Alan Wilson Storage of Club equipment. Working Bee required.

9am 22nd April

G. Wayne Stephan Aviary Visit. May/June H. SQBBA unpresented cheques from members – HFP, Col update. I. Commence Grant Application. J. ABS Inc. Birdfest attendance. in March 11th. Helpers and workers in areas. K. Club House Security L. Club House contents Insurance. M. Cards for executive committee. Col can now complete. N. Trade Table stock pricing as we have pricing gun. O. Committee Meeting Dates confirmed at current venue. P. Associate members for 2018 – discuss Glenn’s idea. Q. Ideas for 2018.

Moved Seconded Passed Unanimously

Grant for 2017 – vehicle, backpack 3canister vac x 2, v broom, cash register, trophy cabinets, printers, staging, trolley, cutlery, IPad, BBQ, Freezer, Microscope, industrial jug, guillotine, new Xmas decorations. Storage cabinets, microwave, Fridge/Freezer, cups, club sign, Trade Table Bins, guillotine ceiling mount projector, ceiling drop down screen Application for new grant to commence, now move forward with new application.

2. Club House Contents Insurance for our assets. Discuss, also club house sign for doorway and front

fence. Exit signs, discussed with LCC.

4. Dr Rob Marshall – has agreed to our invitation.

Further items to action:

1. Sponsorships. * Review for 2017

2. Pamphlets/promotions/advertising. Papers/Radio. Albert and Logan News- Andrew Dawson. 3. Display on trailer. (Sign writing) – Trevor Rogers to be followed up 4. Social functions/ bus trips/ aviary visits 2018. – 5. Grants for 2017. Have a Grant writer available. 6. ABS Inc. club identity discussion, logo, 5yr and 10yr plans. 7. Associate membership for workers and volunteers. 8. New member introduction letter, book, handout. 9. Trade Table product information handout sheets. Discussed. Also, should have prices presented properly and specifications. Trade table display fixtures

10. Yippee ya yoh and Best Friends want to network with us. 11. Honorary club membership in 2018. Discuss in December. General Business:

Cheryl email Col for certificates

Trailer Issue – Col discussed his staging in our trailer? Never mentioned before, all totally unaware of this even after stocktaking in 2015 when Col assisted with this.? Wayne Thanked & Congratulated Committee for the past year Col Thanked everyone Kym to research on Can Collection (recycling) for donating to Charity of Choice ( $1 for $1 raised ) Bob & Glennis suggested lunch tickets be sold at canteen & have a cut off time. Organise list of needs for 60. Organise plates. Overall “DO IT SMARTER “ Kym to send out Bird Welfare Document to all members ( Wayne did thank you ☺) Meeting Closed : 9.47pm All Items on the Agenda from this meeting to be carried over for next meeting Before next meeting minutes to be forwarded to president to check prior to going out to committee members. Next Meeting 6:30 pm on Tuesday 10th April 2018.

ABS Inc. 2018 Calendar of Events And Important dates

Keep checking these pages for updates and inclusions.

Thursday 19th April General meeting Doors open at 6:30pm

Table Show, guest Judge. Mini Workshop. Brian Bohl – Calcihealth to provide NEW presentation on feeding of calcium, vitamins to budgerigars. Members Sales Night. Trade Table. 6:30pm -10pm

ABS Inc. Club House 1 Plantation Road, Beenleigh, Qld.4207 Off Martens Street.

Tuesday 8th May Committee Meeting

Committee Meeting All members welcomed to attend Be a guest on Skype.

McDonalds LoganHolme. Bryants Road, Loganholme, Qld. 6:30pm start.

Saturday 12th May 10am start ABS Inc. Pre-selection Show

Club Pre – Selection all young 2016 Gold Rung Budgerigars.

ABS Club House 1 Plantation Road, Beenleigh, Qld.4207 Off Martens Street.

Sunday 6th May Beenleigh Bird Breeders Sale

Stall to promote the ABS Inc. to the community and bird fanciers. Display, raffle, trade table and information to the public. Members can sell budgies and supplies from our tables. All members welcomed to attend.

Community Hall Fryar Road, Eagleby, Qld.4207 Set up from 7am. Sale starts 9:30am – 12pm

Thursday 17th May General meeting Doors open at 6:30pm

Table Show. Guest judge. Mini Workshop. Judge to discuss in detail Sex Linked Variety Budgerigars. Detailed presentation from a highly qualified expert. Trade table. 6:30pm -10pm


Saturday 19th May SQBBA Pre-Selection Show

SQBBA Zone Pre-Selection Show. Come along and support our club team on the day, see some super quality Budgerigars

Narangba Community Hall Mackie Road, Narangba. Venue may change. TBA

44th ANBC National Show 25th – 31st May

NSW Budgerigar Council. Location – Penrith, NSW.

Penrith Rugby League Club.

Tuesday 12th June Committee Meeting

Committee Meeting All members welcomed to attend. Be a guest on Skype.

McDonalds LoganHolme. Bryants Road, Loganholme, Qld. 6:30pm start

Thursday 21st June General meeting Doors open at 6:30pm

Table Show. Mini Workshop. Guest Dr. Ron Woodhead to provide a detailed Presentation. Members Sales Night. Trade table. 6:30pm -10pm

ABS Inc. Club House 1 Plantation Road, Beenleigh, Qld.4207

Off Martens Street.

Saturday 17th June SQBBA Auction

SQBBA Auction Narangba Community Hall Mackie Road, Narangba Venue may change. TBA

Date TBC Eagleby Open Day

Club Day to promote our great club to the local community and network with other clubs and organisations.

Eagleby Community Assn Inc. Hall 8-16 Cowper Avenue, Eagleby, Qld.4207

Sunday 7th July Hills Auction

The Hills Budgerigar Auction Don Moore Community Centre North Rocks

Tuesday 10th July Committee Meeting



Saturday 14th July Brasea Lawn Show

Brasea Lawn Show Support our Friends.

Everybody welcomed to attend Venue TBA

Sunday 15th July Brasea Auction

Brasea Auction Budgerigars for Everybody

Pine Rivers Hall Mecklem Street Strathpine

Thursday 19th July General meeting Doors open at 6:30pm

Table Show. Mini Workshop. Guest Speaker Mr. Warren Wilson, detailed presentation on Budgerigars. Trade table. 6:30pm -10pm


Saturday/Sunday 29th -30th July Mt Gravatt Show Dates TBC

Budgerigar Show Active participation by ABS Inc. membership

102nd year celebration Sure, to be a fantastic weekend. Dates to be confirmed.

Saturday 4th August Newcastle Budgerigar Club Inc. Auction.

Newcastle Budgerigar Auction. Club weekend, aviary visits, social time, Auction, Show.

Pioneer Hall Cowper Street, Wallsend, NSW.

Tuesday 7th August Committee Meeting



Saturday August Date TBA Eagleby Festival All club members welcomed.

Promote ABS Inc. to the local community. Budgerigar display, raffle, trade table, information for the general public.

Club Meeting Hall and Fields at Eagleby. Free day for the family to enjoy. More details to follow.

Thursday 16th August General meeting Doors open at 6:30pm

Table Show. Mini Workshop. Mr. & Mrs. Keith and Carol Gough to provide overhead DVD presentation and discussion on the 2017 ANBC National Budgerigar Show. Trade table. 6:30pm -10pm


Sunday 19th August ABS Inc. Lawn Show Doors open at 6:30pm

ABS Inc. Lawn Show – 10:30am Start. Everybody Welcomed, have a fun day, Great Trophies, Trade Table.

Jim Parish’s residence 510-526 Millstream Road Cedar Vale, Qld. 4285.

Tuesday 11th September Committee Meeting



Sunday 16th September Club Aviary Visit

Morning Tea and Lunch. Social event for the club. More details to follow

Recognized Budgerigar Fancier

Thursday 20th September General Meeting Doors open at 6:30pm

Table Show. Mini Workshop. Guest Judge presentation to discuss the Normal Variety Budgerigars in detail and include the ANBC standard. Trade table. 6:30pm -10pm


Tuesday 9th October Committee Meeting

Committee Meeting All members welcomed to attend. Be a guest on Skype


Thursday 18th October General Meeting Doors open at 6:30pm

Table Show. Guest judge to discuss the Spangle Variety Budgerigar in detail and include the ANBC standard. Trade Table. 6:30pm -10pm.


Sunday 21st October ABS Inc. 4th Carnival Show

ABS Inc. Carnival Show and Market day event. Major Event Brings all Bird clubs together in a social and relaxed setting. Everybody welcomed, have a fun day. Great trophies, raffles, sale birds, Trade Table. Free entry all day, plus Free exhibitor entry for your budgies in the show. Qld, Y/B & N/F.

Jim Parish’s residence 510-526 Millstream Road Cedar Vale, Qld.4285 Come and enjoy the splendor of your Club Carnival Show.

Sunday 4th November Date TBC Beenleigh Bird Breeders Sale

Stall to promote the ABS Inc. to the community and bird fanciers. Display, raffle, trade table, sale birds and information to the public. Members can sell budgies and supplies from our tables. All members welcomed to attend.

Community Hall Fryar Road, Eagleby, Qld.4207 Move details to follow. All members welcomed to attend.

Tuesday 6th November Committee Meeting



Sunday 11th November Beaudesert Parrot and Finch Association Inc. Sale Day All members welcomed to attend.

Stall to promote the ABS Inc. to the community and bird fanciers. Display, raffle, trade table, sale birds and information to the public. Members can sell budgies and supplies from our tables.

Beaudesert Show Grounds. Brisbane Street, Beaudesert. 7am – 2pm.

All members welcomed to attend.

Thursday 15th November General meeting Doors open at 6:30pm

Table Show. Mini Workshop. Guest judge to discuss a Variety Budgerigar in detail and include the ANBC standard. Table Show award presentations Trade table. 6:30pm -10pm.


Saturday 24th November ABS Inc. Christmas Party and 2017 Perpetual Trophy Presentation and Awards Day.

Christmas Party and Perpetual Trophy presentation. Fun day for the whole family, look forward to your attendance for an enjoyable time.

Jim Parish’s residence 510-526 Millstream Road Cedar Vale, Qld. 4285. Santa is coming to town. Don’t miss it.

Tuesday 11th December Committee Meeting


McDonalds LoganHolme. Bryants Road, Loganholme, Qld. 6:30pm start.

If you require further information on any of our calendar dates or events, please speak with any of your committee members and they will be more than happy to assist you.

As you can all see our calendar for 2018 is going to be another very big year for everybody, especially for you our members of our Great Progressive club.

Our New ABS Club uniforms were released in October 2017, all of our members will be dressed to impress wearing our club colours at all events, fundraisers and promotional days, looking great in 2018.

Another full year is planned, if you would specifically like to visit somewhere or ask for a certain guest speaker, please speak with any of your committee members and they will be more than happy to assist you. Watch for updates. SOMETHING NEW – Our great club has launched its new club uniforms and we now also have club show vests, additional orders have already been made, if you would like to order one please contact Wayne Robinson and he will arrange it for you. Available in men’s, ladies and children’s sizes. They Look Great To. SOMETHING NEW – A new idea has been suggested which involves having our committee meetings available on Skype for all committee members that live far away and cannot make every meeting this option would also be available to non-committee members wishing to visit the meeting. A new modern concept used widely by clubs and organizations today. Skype meeting and communications have been formally opened. SOMETHING NEW – All judges judging our monthly Table Shows will receive a special ABS Inc. Certificate. SOMETHING NEW – All members will continue to be emailed an order form each month for products required from our trade table; our range will continue to increase in line with demand. We will have your orders ready for collection at our next monthly meeting or club event. Our pricing is very competitive, so let us know what you need as we work to increase our service to all of you our members. If you need anything urgently just phone Col or Wayne and they will help you out. ABS Inc. Gift Vouchers are available NOW. A whole range of new products NOW AVAILABLE. SOMETHING NEW – A BIG THANK YOU to Glennis Henderson for all the hard work in making our new ABS Inc. Café ABS Aprons for all Kitchen Volunteers. Did they look smashing at the Show.

SOMETHING NEW – The Australian Budgerigar Society Facebook Closed Group page continues to grow, we now have 463 members this has increased from 28 in July 2015. Send a request to join on our Facebook page today it is a closed group for all our members, friends, sponsors, associates and fanciers that support our great budgerigar club. Clint Eastwood also joined last week, we are becoming very famous. We have also created another open Facebook Page on our new Internet site which will have a direct link from our new internet site, this will provide live information and posts which you can access from our new web site. A Twitter account has also been opened and will also be accessed from

our New Internet Site, the aim is to have our great club completely digitally compatible moving into the future. Our New Internet Site is Live Now. WOW

SOMETHING NEW – Our great club Supporter and Local Community Bank ‘Bendigo Bank Beenleigh” work together with our great club on all projects. We now have a GOPOS machine that we now use for all Credit Card and EFTPOS transactions. It is now easy for everybody making card payments and we can email you a receipt immediately. You can use your card to pay for Membership, Rings and Trade Table purchases.

SOMETHING NEW – The ABS Inc. has recently purchased a ticket gun for pricing all Trade table stock. Along with the pricing gun we have also purchased an attendance counter and a range of merchandise display signs. All stock will be priced very soon, but generally it is sold before we have a chance, we will keep trying.

SOMETHING NEW – Your great club has recently purchased a trailer lock to add to the security of one of our major club assets.

Oakes & Derby Table Show Results March 2018 Young Budgerigar Show

Judged by Mr. Glen Kennedy & Mrs. Camille Lamb

MAJOR AWARDS LIST

CHAMPION YOUNB BUDGERIGAR OF SHOW 33/ ADAM & AMANDA FRANCIS

CHAMPION YOUNG OPP SEX OF SHOW 8/ WAYNE & GWEN ROGINSON

CHAMPION JUNIOR OF SHOW 38/ DARBY FRANCIS

BEST NORMAL GREEN 33/ ADAM & AMANDA FRANCIS

BEST VIOLET NORMAL 16/ JIM PARRISH

BEST GREY 30/ ADAM & AMANDA FRANCIS

BEST YELLOWFACE NORMAL 26/ GENE CARMICHAEL

BEST LUTINO 10/ WAYNE & GWEN ROBINSON

BEST ALBINO 4/ JIM PARRISH

BEST OPALINE NORMAL 32/ ADAM & AMANDA FRANCIS

BEST OPALINE AOSV 8/ WAYNE & GWEN ROBINSON

BEST DOMINANT PIED 20/ JIM PARRISH

BEST SPANGLE NORMAL 11/ LUCAS HENDRY

BEST SPANGLE AOSV 34/ CORAH FRANCIS

BEST DOUBLE FACTOR SPANGLE 12/ LUCAS HENDRY

BEST RECESSIVE PIED 38/ DARBY FRANCIS

BEST CRESTED 36/ CORAH FRANCIS

Oakes & Derby Perpetual Shield Well once again records continued to be broken in our March Club Oakes & Derby Table Show with 41 Budgerigars benched on the night. Your support throughout 2017 and into 2018 is phenomenal and it is a credit to you all, every single member of our great club “The Australian Budgerigar Society Inc.”, your support continues to grow so in 2018 let’s continue that momentum every month at our General Club Meetings. Keep up the number of birds in 2018.

Well done everybody, congratulations to the winners. This impressive number of budgerigars being benched at every meeting now allows everybody to talk and discuss their budgies with the judge and talk to their friends about their super budgies, how the breeding year is going and problems they may be encountering. This makes for a great night, great budgies, great friends and new mates. Rule Change: Young Budgies are Blue Ring until the end of December now. Our Table shows are for young budgerigars (Blue ring/Red ring) and nestfeather budgerigars (Red Ring). With the New Rule for 2018 Blue Rung Budgies can be Shown as Young Birds until the end of December. This I am sure will help increase numbers at shows and tables shows throughout 2018, especially the second half of 2018.

Blue Rung Budgies can now be shown as Young Birds until the end of 2018 at all Shows. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us so we can help you.

RINGS, RINGS, RINGS are in stock Uncoded rings are now available for collection from our Ring Steward Shane Beer. If you need rings they are available for collection at our club General meetings or Shane can arrange

to post them to you. Club Membership is Now Due Please see our club membership officer Shane Beer to renew your club membership for 2018, why not join now and be a part of our great progressive Club.

A picture of the amazing trophies for our 61st Anniversary annual Show 2018.

Alex Johnston doing the stewarding at one of our recent table shows.Great numbers and very good quality budgerigars on display at

our table Shows always . It is a credit to all of our members for their great support.

We will always use show staging for all our table shows. The picture gives us a true representation of the overwhelming support the club has received over the last 52 months, with over 3176 budgerigars benched it speaks volumes for the efforts all club members have put in to make our table shows one of the biggest supported in South East Queensland, well done everybody and don’t forget to bring your birds along to our next table show in April. Blue rung budgies now for Young Budgies and Red rung for Nestfeathers. Table shows make a great stepping stone to club shows and condition your budgerigars to all the aspects of showing. Great effort everybody, this is an incredibly important part of our meeting night and you are all a very special part of our club success.

“Stars of the Show”

Futures Show Novice

Joann Cosh

2nd and 3rd Green 2nd and 5th Grey Green 3rd and 5th Spangle AOC

Gene Carmichael

1st Grey Green 5th Blue

1st Normal Yellowface 5th Lutino

4th Opaline AOC 3rd Dominant Pied

Frank Major 6th Cinnamon

3rd and 5th Opaline AOC 6th Dominant Pied

Carolyn Shepherd

1st, 3rd and 4th Lacewing 3rd Opaline Normal 2nd Dominant Pied

Steve Smith

6th Opaline AOC 2nd Spangle AOC

Intermediate

Steve Kilduff 4th Blue

1st Violet 5th Opaline

1st Opaline AOC 5th Dominant Pied

1st DF Spangle 1st and 5th Clearbody

1st Dilute 4th Lutino

Clarrie Johnston 1st Golden Face

2nd and 3rd Cinnamon 4th Opaline AOC

4th Dominant Pied 3rd and 5th Spangle

4th DF Spangle 1st White Cap

2nd and 3rd Clearbody 1st, 3rd and 6th Recessive Pied

Mal Lawn 6th Green

Congratulations to all of our members that showed at this year’s SQBBA Futures Show, and for those members that could not make the day get ready for next year. This year we came in 5th as a club out of 10 clubs competing on the day, this was a very respectable result for our great club and the pathway for our Novice and Intermediate exhibitors looks very promising. Considering the number of exhibitors that showed on the day we did very well. Look out next year as our new members and our current Novice and Intermediate exhibitors start to excel on the show bench, based on the budgies coming to our Table Shows the quality is outstanding.

Well Done Everyone

General Meetings in 2018

After our great club enjoyed tremendous success again in 2017 our membership continues to grow in 2018. Results on the show bench for all our members have been exciting filled with a lot of show bench success and through every one of our general club meetings our membership has learnt more about the hobby they love because we continue to provide excellent guest speakers that continue to grow your knowledge about the budgerigar fancy. We will be continuing with our club general meeting mini workshops on a various range of topics in 2018, if would like something discussed pleased contact one of our hard-working committee members and we will arrange it for you.

Café ABS will commence Winter Warmers again from our May general club meeting. In 2018, we have already secured some very prominent budgerigar fanciers, judges and experts in the field of veterinary science and doctors in applied nutrition to continue the good work of 2017 in providing our club membership with presentations and seminars at every club general meetings which are so important for everybody. The second half of the year is full of very highly credible guest speakers that will provide you with an incredible amount of information.

Members please remember that” our club is for everyone” whether you have one pet budgerigar or are a back-yard breeder or are a show exhibition breeder. We all have one common goal to learn more about the hobby we are a part of and our budgerigars. Ask any questions as many times as you would like to. ABS Inc. continues in the path as a progressive club, developing new partnerships and networking with many bird and community groups.

In 2017 our Diamond Jubilee Anniversary year was a very special year for our great club. All shows were named in honor of this very Prestigious Anniversary, WOW 60 years can you believe it, how time has flown, in 2018 we commence our 61st Anniversary Year, what a history we have. Today our great club is represented by the cultures and values that have continued to grow and develop our unique club as we look forward to furthering advancement in our Hobby that we all love in 2018 and beyond.

Our club has once again joined Volunteers Queensland; our members that received club volunteers of the year awards were nominated by our great club for state recognition.

A Very Proud club member Kieran Beer a Volunteer “Shaper” at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games 2018

Congratulations from all of us Kieran, what an achievement to be a Volunteer at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games 2018, a shaper of the highest quality, you did yourself proud and your parents by the way they were ecstatic. Well Done young man you certainly did us all proud and you truly represented the spirit of the games.Can’t wait to hear the stories.

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Budgerigar Management in my Twilight Years By Stan Richardson Scotland U.K.

As I am fast approaching being 74 years young and not quite as fit and active as I use to be, I

decided to look at how I could make the daily running of my budgerigar establishment a little

easier to handle.

I said establishment but that is an over statement, as I only have a relatively small garden and

could only find space for a 10 by 8 foot wooden shed with a 12 x 3 foot outside flight, in addition

I had a bit of ground running up the side of the garage 20 x 3.5 feet. On this I have a 7 x 3 foot

shed with a 12 x 3 foot outside flight and this is used to house the current year young birds. All

outside flights are covered on top with plastic sheeting and also down the sides in the perching

area as in the past I have been bothered with Kestrels trying to get at the birds.

Now let us get back to the main theme of this article, the main birdroom has twelve breeding

cages along 6 ft 6inches of the back wall, four rows of 3. At one end I have an inside flight 8 x 3

feet and opposite the cages I have another inside flight 5 x 2.5 feet. Access to the birdroom is

through the outside flight.

To keep the aviary in good shape I have always emulsioned out twice every year, but even then

the walls soon got soiled with bird droppings had had to be periodically cleaned down. So this

year I decided to tile the birdroom out including the floor. I realise that once tiled it could be a

problem if You have trouble with mite, but as I have not experienced any problems in this area

I decided to go ahead and in addition make sure every crevice was sealed.

Now to the problems, the shed was lined with hardboard but over the 13 years it has been up

this had warped, now I do not know if you have tiled on this surface but I can assured you that

it is a nightmare, as I had to pack out for the warping and this meant I could only put up one

row and then had to wait for it to set before doing the next, this meant a relatively short task

dragged on for well over three weeks especially when you are trying to work around 100

budgies.

Once the walls were completed I set about tiling the floor, this being of the compressed chipped

board type, laying the tiles was straight forward and took no time at all and once grouted

looked great but then problem number two arose. The tiles were secure but as the flooring is

only supported on runners, after walking on it the grouting started to cracked so I had to

remove all the grouting and then seal with a white bathroom sealant which is flexible.

The birdroom has now been finished, and although it looks a little clinical the birds seem happy

enough an my chores have been reduced, bird dropping hit the tiles and slide off on to the floor,

the tiles only needing a quick wipe once a week

Everyone needs and interest and this truly explains the dedication and enthusiasm Stan has for the Budgerigar fancy and the hobby he still loves and enjoys.

I KNOW WE HAVE A LOT OF MEMBERS THROUGHOUT THE FANCY WHO HAVE FOLLOWED IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF STAN, ONCE THIS HOBBY IS IN YOUR BLOOD YOU’RE HERE TO STAY..

TRIBUTE TO THE ANZACS To All current and past members of the Australian Budgerigar society Inc. who served, your sacrifice,

dedication, mateship, courage, determination and character will never be forgotten, your legacy is our lives, are forever forged in history and memories encompass future generations in Australia and New Zealand.

The Ode

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning

We will remember them.

The Ode comes from For the Fallen, a poem by the English poet and writer Laurence Binyon and was published in London in The Winnowing Fan: Poems of the Great War in 1914. This verse, which became the Ode for the Returned and Services League, has been used in association with commemoration services in Australia since

1921.

For the Fallen With proud thanksgiving, a mother for her children,

England mourns for her dead across the sea. Flash of her flesh they were, spirit of her spirit,

Fallen in the cause of the free.

Solemn the drums thrill: Death august and royal Sings sorrow up into immortal spheres.

There is music in the midst of desolation And a glory that shines upon our tears.

They went with songs to the battle, they were young, Straight of limb, true of eye, steady and aglow.

They were staunch to the end against odds uncounted, They fell with their faces to the foe.

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning

We will remember them.

“LEST WE FORGET”

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A great picture of our team at the recent Qld Bird Breeders Sale Day. Our tables looked fantastic.

We continue to increase our Trade Table range in line with demand. Our pricing is very competitive, so let us know what you need and we will work to increase our service to all of you our members. This is just another

way of giving to our club as all profits will be regenerated back into the club operations. Our Trade Table is becoming very famous in the bird fraternity today.

April Birthdays Les Gibson, Bert Lamb & Col Macdonald

We wish everybody born in the Month April a Wonderful and a Happy Birthday.

From Everyone at ABS

PLEASE IF YOU WISH TO HAVE A HAPPY BIRTHDAY. COL OUR MEMBERSHIP

STEWARD NEEDS THE MONTH OF YOUR BIRTH. THANK YOU.

GET WELL SOON Bob Henderson, Jim Parrish, Lindsay Wilson, Ian Frame, Glen Winch, Dave Cook

Alan Beutel and Barb Beer. We wish you all a speedy recovery, get well soon.

NEW MEMBERS These are our new members, Steve and Donna Smith, Bill Gordon, The Falkenhagen Family,

Tanya, Kenneth, Sarah and Nathan Falkenhagen, Mckenzie Garside (Junior), Bill Boal, Anthony Boal.

Welcome to our great club!!!!!!!

Can anyone recognize who has started into their 3rd piece of Chocolate cake, I said this may make the Buzz. Hint bunny.

ABS Inc. Budgerigar Questions and Answers

“getting ready for winter”

Q1. Do you complete a medicine programme before winter comes? A1. A2.

Q2. Do your budgies moult heavier in the lead up to winter, why? A1. A2.

Q3. Is your aviary completely sheltered from wind and drafts.? A1. A2.

Q4. Do you change your feeding in winter? Why? A1. A2.

Q5. With shorter days, do you leave your lights on longer? A1. A2.

Q6. Do you put more emphasis into feeding protein foods in winter? A1. A2.

Q7. Is your aviary louder or quieter? What is a good sign? A1. A2.

Q8. Would you take sick budgies into your house to keep warm if you do not have a hospital cage? A1. A2. Q9. Do you pair up in winter? A1. A2. Q10. How do you keep weight and condition on your budgies in winter? A1. A2.

NOTICE BOARD: Any member can place an article in this section for free:

From time to time there are birds for sale from our members – so keep watching your bulletin, your emails, the new WEBSITE our Facebook pages and Twitter for updates.

The ABS Inc. Trade Table commenced at our June general meeting in 2014, you will be able to purchase a large range of products which is always growing. The prices will always be more than competitive; our club emails all members an order form each month with order collections available from our monthly general meeting nights or club events just to add to the service we want to provide to our growing club membership. If there is something special, you need email or phone Wayne Robinson as we can source almost anything for you and he will help you with information. Chapman Rings, Avian Vitality I can confirm are now also suppliers to our great club as well as Tummy Rite from Applied Nutrition thus ensuring the best products can be supplied to you at ultra-competitive prices.

Col Macdonald - SEED Col Macdonald has agreed to sell seed to our members at the discount price of $32 per bag mixed contact Col and he will arrange to have it available for collection at our Club General Meetings. email [email protected] or 0412765734, website is: http://www.colsbudgies.webs.com/

BIRDS FOR SALE Mr. and Mrs. Errol and Lynne Miller Have completed their Cull and budgies available for sale Ph. 3284 5601 M 0458 191 950

Mr. & Mrs. Bob & Glennis Henderson Bob and Glennis have many budgies for sale at reasonable prices. All club rung. Ph 3382 6449

Mr. Lucas Hendry Has a variety of young budgies for sale at very reasonable prices from $30. All are Club Rung. Phone M 0422 072 685

Mr. Col Macdonald Col Macdonald, has finished his CULL on his Budgies and has birds for sale from $25 to $45. They are a few varieties to choose from. A HEN BIRD MUST BE SOLD WITH A COCK BIRD. Can do a deal if you buy 10 or more. RING ME ON 0412 765 734 BETWEEN 8AM & 7PM OR EMAIL ME, PICKUP ONLY

Mr. Glen Kennedy

Has a variety of young budgies for sale at very reasonable prices from $30. All are Club Rung. Phone Hme 3375 4186

Mr. Jim Parrish

Has a variety of Good Quality Budgies for sale at very reasonable prices. All are Club Rung. Pieds, Albinos, Opalines, Clearbodys, Yellowface, and Normals. Contact Camelle Lamb Phone M 0414 730 551 for appointment at Jims.

Breaking News

A Big Thank You to Kym Williams for all of her hard work in making our new “Gold Breeder” magnets used at our Show.

http://www.colsbudgies.webs.com/

JOKES OF THE MONTH

A Push Please

A man is in bed with his wife when there is a knock at the

door. He rolls over and looks at his clock, and it's 3:30 in

the morning. "I'm not getting out of bed at this time," he

thinks, and rolls over.

Then a louder knock follows. "Aren't you going to answer

that?" says his wife. So he drags himself out of bed and

goes downstairs. He opens the door and there is a man

standing on the porch. It didn't take the homeowner long to

realize the man was drunk.

"Hi there," slurs the stranger. "Can you give me a push??"

"No, get lost! It's half past three. I was in bed," says the man and he slams the door. He goes

back up to bed and tells his wife what happened and she says, "That wasn't very nice of you.

Remember that night we broke down in the pouring rain on the way to pick the kids up from

the babysitter and you had to knock on that man's house to get us started again? What would

have happened if he'd told us to get lost?"

"But the guy was drunk," says the husband. "It doesn't matter," says the wife. "He needs our

help and it would be the Christian thing to help him."

So the husband gets out of bed again, gets dressed, and goes downstairs. He opens the front

door, and not being able to see the stranger anywhere he shouts, "Hey, do you still want a

push?" And he hears a voice cry out, "Yeah, please." So, still being unable to see the stranger

he shouts, "Where are you?"

And the drunk replies, "Over here, on the swing."

Supermarket Management

A guy goes to the supermarket and notices an attractive woman waving at him. She says hello. He’s rather taken aback because he can’t place where he knows her from. So he says, "Do you know me?" To which she replies, "I think you’re the father of one of my kids." Now his mind travels back to the only time he has ever

been unfaithful to his wife and says, "My God, are you the stripper from my bachelor party that I made love to on the pool table with all my buddies watching while your partner whipped my butt with wet celery?" She looks into his eyes and says calmly, "No, I’m your son’s teacher."

Recipe of the Month

TANDOORI LAMB CUTLETS WITH GREEN ONION ROTI (GLUTEN FREE)

Prep time = 30 MINS + CHILLING Cook time =15 MINS Serves = 4

Ingredients:- CUTLETS GREEN ONION ROTI 12 Frenched lamb cutlets 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 tbsp tandoori paste 1 green onion, thinly sliced 2 Lebanese cucumbers, sliced into ribbons 1 cup chickpea(besan) flour, plus 400g radishes, sliced thinly extra for dusting 1 tbsp white vinegar ¼ tsp xanthan gum 1 tbsp castor sugar 2 tbsp buttermilk 1 cup mint leaves 2 tbsp water 1 cup coriander leaves 1 tbsp vegetable oil 2 tbsp ghee, melted

Method:-

1. Combine lamb and tandoori paste in a large bowl. Cover and chill 30 minutes.

2. GREEN ONION ROTI. Meanwhile, stir cumin in a small dry frying pan over medium heat

1 minute or until fragrant.

3. Combine cumin, green onion, chickpea flour and xanthan gum in a large bowl and

season. Add buttermilk, water and oil, stirring to form firm dough.

4. Divide into eight balls. Flour work surface with extra chickpea flour and roll out each

ball into 2mm thick 12 cm rounds.

5. Brush a heated small frying pan with ghee. Cook roti on high 1 minute each side or until

lightly golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and cover with foil. Repeat with

remaining roti and ghee. Keep warm.

6. Place cucumber, radish, vinegar and sugar in medium bowl, tossing until sugar dissolves.

Set aside 5 minutes to allow vegetables to pickle. Drain. Add herbs, tossing.

7. Cook lamb on a heated oiled grill plate (or BBQ or Grill) 2 minutes each side or until

cooked as desired. Cover loosely with foil and rest 5 minutes before serving with

cucumber salad and roti.

TIP. Roti can be made a day ahead. Reheat in a heated dry frying pan, or wrap in foil

and place in a moderate preheated oven 10 minutes.

SERVE & ENJOY

ABS Inc. PROUD SPONSORS: We would like to thank YOU ALL – full details on the Website on Sponsors Page: -

LOGAN CITY COUNCIL (OPEN DAY) – OUR PATRON-MP MR.BERT VAN MANEN, VICE PATRON- CR MRS. JENNIE BREENE & MP MICHAEL CRANDON – BUNNINGS BROWNS PLAINS – BENDIGO BANK – LOGAN CITY COUNCIL- BRASEA - BIG GUN

WHOLESALE MEATS–COL’S BUDGIES – ABK – TALKING BIRDS – McDONALDS LOGANHOLME- APPLIED NUTRITION - BRASEA –PET DIRECTORY - MACLEAN PRODUCE – DR. ROB MARSHALL – MR. BILL BOAL –CLIVE ISOMONGER - ALLORA

MILLET SPRAY- NOAH’S ANIMAL HEALTH PRODUCTS- BRASEA – WARREN WILSON – LUCAS HENDRY - CAMELLE LAMB – BOB & GLENNIS HENDERSON– M & J CAMPBELL - BARBARA KELLY – ALAN KENT – JIM PARRISH – WAYNE AND GWEN

ROBINSON – COL AND BETTY MACDONALD – AVIAN VITALITY – ILLUMINATED INDUSTRIES – TFH - REDFOX - EVAKOOL – EXTREME MARQUEES - TONY AND VINA THOMPSON- BILL AND PAT SEDGWICK – JULIE SPONBERG – IAN AND LEONIE

FRAME - TREVOR ROGERS – MYLES HENKE- PETER FLACK – SHANE WHELL – QUEENSLAND BIRD BREEDERS INC. - BEAUDESERT PARROT AND FINCH SOCIETY INC.- JIM AND WINN BURKE- MERV AND CHERYL GRUNERT- ADAM AND

AMANDA FRANCIS -IAN AND SHARON MACHIN- TREVOR AND CHERYL WILSON – HARVEY ANNETTE- WARREN WILSON- THE WILSON FAMILY – CHRIS LEE – PAUL AND KYM WILLIAMS

AND any one that has donated a prize or supported our great club – we appreciate them all very much.

Our Great club the Australian Budgerigar Society is also a member of the

Queensland Council of Bird Societies Our great club is also a member of Volunteers Queensland.

A Special THANK YOU to Mr. Bert Van Manen MP our Federal Member for Forde for printing our monthly

Budgie Buzz Bulletin and other documents. Mr Bert Van Manen is located at Tenancy #4, 96 George Street, Beenleigh. You can contact him on 3807 6340.

Your support is greatly appreciated.

Thank you everybody for Reading

A very nice picture of Club Show Secretary Cheryl Wilson presenting our Special Guest Presenter for February with our club “Certificate of Appreciation” for judging our February table Show, plenty of numbers for that one.

Our proud family of winners at the Table Show in February dad Adam, with Corah and Darby Francis.

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