2015 NPA Prem Bk ver 2 - National Pigeon Association

NATIONAL PIGEON ASSOCIATION
2015 GRAND NATIONAL
PREMIUM BOOK
ONTARIO CONVENTION CENTER
2000 E. CONVENTION CENTER WAY
ONTARIO, CA 91764 (909) 937-3000
JANUARY 29-31, 2015
Starting with 1942 this will be the
8th NPA Grand National Show
Proudly hosted by the
Los Angeles Pigeon Club
2014 Los Angeles Pigeon Club Officers
From left to right: Bob Nolan, Dennis Weyrauch, Lynn Watson, Lonny Mefferd, President Leon
Stephens, Kathie Johnson, Kenny Davis, J.P. Isom, George de la Nuez, Charlie Rowe, Stan Makse and
Fred Maenpa. Missing is Lennie Mefferd.
To the Pigeon Fanciers of the World:
Welcome to the 2015 Ontario N.P.A. Grand National
The eyes and attention of the pigeon world will truly be on Ontario, California January 29-30-31. The Los
Angeles Pigeon Club and the National Pigeon Association will be hosting, what we feel will be, one of the
greatest nationals of all time. No expense has been spared in making this show something special. From
renting a $25,000 first class exhibition hall down to the tiniest detail. Look around this 77,000 square foot
building and you will see skirting, decorations, banners, volieres, flowers and plants, with an art display by
Lynn Watson that is second to none. These are just a few of thing that make this a show you won’t want to
miss.
The location of the show hall across the street from the Ontario International Airport and the close
proximity to restaurants, and the host hotels make this one of the most convenient shows of all time.
Gifts to the exhibitors include a patch commemorating the show and a full color poster/calendar
compliments of Kenny Davis’ Pomona Feed. Cash awards of $1,050 donated by the Los Angeles Pigeon Club
for the five top pigeons in the show offer financial rewards as well. Special pigeon sweat shirts, polo shirts and
t- shirts will be available. A spectacular white homer release by Luthor Nelson’s White Dove Release Co. will
officially kick off the show on Thursday. We are inviting T.V. and newspaper coverage of this event and
possibly a sports celebrity releasing Luthor’s birds.
We cannot guarantee sunshine in January but we can guarantee no snow and being warmer than 90% of
America that time of the year. We urge you to take advantage of the tourist sites within a couple hours driving
time of Ontario. Make this a winter vacation as well as a pigeon show.
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2014 Los Angeles Pigeon Club Officers
From left to right: Bob Nolan, Dennis Weyrauch, Lynn Watson, Lonny Mefferd, President Leon
Stephens, Kathie Johnson, Kenny Davis, J.P. Isom, George de la Nuez, Charlie Rowe, Stan Makse and
Fred Maenpa. Missing is Lennie Mefferd.
To the Pigeon Fanciers of the World:
Welcome to the 2015 Ontario N.P.A. Grand National
The eyes and attention of the pigeon world will truly be on Ontario, California January 29-30-31. The Los
Angeles Pigeon Club and the National Pigeon Association will be hosting, what we feel will be, one of the
greatest nationals of all time. No expense has been spared in making this show something special. From
renting a $25,000 first class exhibition hall down to the tiniest detail. Look around this 77,000 square foot
building and you will see skirting, decorations, banners, volieres, flowers and plants, with an art display by
Lynn Watson that is second to none. These are just a few of thing that make this a show you won’t want to
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Gifts to the exhibitors include a patch commemorating the show and a full color poster/calendar
compliments of Kenny Davis’ Pomona Feed. Cash awards of $1,050 donated by the Los Angeles Pigeon Club
for the five top pigeons in the show offer financial rewards as well. Special pigeon sweat shirts, polo shirts and
t- shirts will be available. A spectacular white homer release by Luthor Nelson’s White Dove Release Co. will
officially kick off the show on Thursday. We are inviting T.V. and newspaper coverage of this event and
possibly a sports celebrity releasing Luthor’s birds.
We cannot guarantee sunshine in January but we can guarantee no snow and being warmer than 90% of
America that time of the year. We urge you to take advantage of the tourist sites within a couple hours driving
time of Ontario. Make this a winter vacation as well as a pigeon show.
We have heard from fanciers from twelve foreign countries planning on attending. It will be a gathering of
many of the famous pigeon enthusiasts of the world. Take this opportunity to meet them. Dick Hamer noted
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pigeon photographer from Zuphten, Holland will photograph the winning birds. The Los Angeles Pigeon Club
has hosted seven national shows since 1942, and six of them have set exhibition records. Perhaps a new record
will be set but if not it will no doubt be the biggest show held in the U.S. since the 2011 San Diego National
that had 6,500 birds.
Entries absolutely close January 5th, 2015 – The officers of the Los Angeles Pigeon Club and the NPA
say:
“Don’t Miss Out On This Great Event!”
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THEME FOR THE 2015 GRAND NATIONAL SHOW AND BANQUET
“CALIFORNIA DREAMING”
Color pigeon fancier Tom Moss on a wave in Baja, California
The 2015 NPA Grand National Show hosted by the Los Angeles Pigeon Club. The Los Angeles Pigeon
Club and National Pigeon Association welcome you to show at and attend the 2015 Grand National Show.
Show site: Ontario Convention Center Ontario, California. 2000 E Convention Center Way Ontario, CA 91764
(909) 937-3000
*Host Hotel: Radisson Hotel Ontario Airport. 2200 E Holt Blvd, Ontario, CA. Located across the street
from the convention center so a easy walk to the show hall, free shuttle to the show hall and free parking for
Radisson guests. Phone: 1-800-333-3333. Those staying at the Radisson Hotel get free parking for the show,
those staying elsewhere will pay a $9.00 parking fee and if you leave the parking lot you pay to return.
The Radisson Hotel is fully booked for the 2015 Grand National; the Double Tree Hotel has been
selected to be the second Host Hotel. They are offering the same GN room rate and is located directly
behind the convention center so only a short walk to the show hall.
Double Tree Hotel info:
http://doubletree.hilton.com/en/dt/groups/personalized/O/ONTO-DT-NPS- 20150129/index.jhtml?
WT.mc_id=POG
Group Name: Grand National Pigeon Show
Group Code: NPS
1-909-937-0900
Check-in: 29-JAN-2015
Check-out: 31-JAN-2015
Hotel Name: Double Tree by Hilton Hotel Ontario Airport
Hotel Address: 222 North Vineyard Avenue Ontario, California 91764-4431
ENTRY INFORMATION
Show Dates: January 29-31, 2015
Mail entry blanks to: John De Carlo Jr. 3040 B Godfrey Gilroy, CA. 95020 **Please remember this is the
NPA Grand National and only NPA banded birds may be entered.
Entry fee: NPA members $5.50 per bird. Non-NPA members $6.50 per bird. Junior fanciers 17 years and
under. Entry fee $3.50 per bird.
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Entry deadline: JANUARY 5th - Entries must be postmarked on or before Jan.. 5th - No late entries will be
accepted.
Show Manager/Secretary: Fred Maenpa... fjmaenpa@sbcglobal.net Phone...714-538-7408
Show Superintendents: Lennie & Lonny Mefferd
Grand National Publicity Chairman: Robert “Bob” Nolan
Premium book editor: Chuck Zeller
Banquet Chairperson: Monica Soares
Show photographer: Dick Hamer from Holland.
Transportation: Chet Edmonds...* ADDRESS THE SHIPPING BOX TO: Chet Edmonds, with his cell
phone number 951-750-2216 as the contact.
* USE THE ONTARIO CONVENTION CENTER ADDRESS: Ontario Convention Center, 2000 E.
Convention Center Way, Ontario, Ca. 91764 with Chet Edmonds phone 951-750-2216.
* SHIP THE BOX: "HOLD AT POST OFFICE"
* SCHEDULE THE ARRIVAL FOR: JANUARY 28th, or the 29th, 2015
* PREPAY THE RETURN POSTAGE: AND INCLUDE ANY SPECIAL RETURN INSTRUCTIONS * All
birds will be returned on Saturday, January 31, 2015 and will be picked up at the OCC by the USPS
BANQUET: Friday Evening - 2015 NPA Banquet $35.00
MENU: 3 choices - #1 Pan seared pesto chicken; #2 Santa Maria Tri Tip; and #3 Salmon served with garlic
mashed potatoes and green beans.
Included with meals: Ontario house salad with croutons and dried cranberries, sourdough and Hawaiian
rolls, Lemon raspberry cheesecake.
Bar and Cocktails tables in pre-function before dinner.
All questions, or any special arrangements, should be made with Chet Edmonds directly.
* Do not send the birds to his home address as it could take an extra day going through a second Post Office.
At this time the most economical way to ship birds to the show is via the U.S. Postal Service. The main post
office in Ontario is two blocks from the show hall. Birds shipped in will be picked up by Chet Edmunds
(951-750-2216) or other show personnel as soon as we are informed of their arrival. There may be some direct
delivery to the show hall by U.S. Postal employees as well. At the close of the show Saturday afternoon if the
U.S. Postal service does not come to the show room to process them birds will be taken to the post office by
our show personnel. Hopefully most of the birds will be back at their home loft by Monday afternoon.
UNITED/Continental AIR CARGO – Air cargo is a faster delivery than the U.S. Postal service but has these
draw backs. During the week days there are no shipping problems with many daily air cargo flights into
Ontario from around the country. Your birds and you will be shuttled from the airport to the Radisson or
Double Tree hotels if you are registered there at no charge. However, there is no air cargo service on Sunday
at Ontario if you choose to go home on that day. There is air cargo service from Los Angeles International
Airport by United/Continental on Sunday but you would need to arrange transportation for you and your birds
on your own or the host hotels can shuttle you to LAX for a fee. Travel distance is about one hour. Price for a
crate of under 50 pounds is quite reasonable at approximately $120 one way.
Call United/Continental Air Cargo at 800-575-3335 to make reservations (at least three days in advance).
Also check on crate requirements. Delta Airlines – Conflicting information on Delta accepting pigeons as
checked baggage exist. Some airline officials report checked baggage is o.k. at $200 a crate one way. Other
sources say only air cargo is available and rates are in excess of $200 per crate each way. Apparently it is
possible to ship birds on Delta but we suggest you contact a Delta representative at 800-736-3738 to get the
latest up to date information.
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Alaska Airlines – Alaska accepts birds for Air Cargo but not as checked luggage. Flying into Ontario during
the week days via air cargo is no problem but there is no service for air cargo on Sunday. Service on Sunday
maybe available at L.A. International airport but we suggest you call 800-225-2752 to answer questions about
taking birds on Alaska. The hotels have a Sunday shuttle to LAX for a fee. Contact your hotel for fee
schedule. Alaska air cargo prices for a 50 pound crate runs between $170-$235 each way.
DAILY SCHEDULE:
Tuesday, January 27, Show Setup, 8:00am until?
Wednesday, January 28, 8:00am until noon finish show setup (Entered birds may be brought in and cooped
after 12 noon.)
Thursday, January 29, All entered birds must be cooped by 4:00pm. Judging may begin after 12 noon on
Thursday if all the birds in a breed are cooped. *Also, judging may begin after 12 noon on breed category,
color, marking and pattern classes that are filled. Breeds with large entries often elect to do this to maximize
time allotted to judge.
Friday, January 30, Judging of birds. Shaw hall closes at 5:30pm due to the NPA Banquet taking place.
Banquet site: Ontariio Convention Center Banquet Room. Tickets may be purchased with your entry blank.
Ticket Cost: $35.00 per person.
Saturday, January 31, Continuing of breed judging. JUDGING OVERAL SHOW CHAMPION tentatively
scheduled for 2:30pm. Specialty club meetings, awarding of show awards by specialty clubs, various raffles
and auctions.
Show ends on Saturday at 4:00pm, bird release time shortly after 4:30pm. To insure the security of all
entered birds please do not take your birds out of the show hall until an official announcement is made by Fred
Maenpa or another show official.
For safety reasons the feed and water cups will be emptied starting at 12:00noon on Saturday. This is done
due to spilled feed and water along with shavings on the floor especially during show teardown making for a
potential sllip and fall condition.
*The Grand National Show photographer will be Dick Hamer from Holland. Dick is a world renowned
pigeon photographer so he is a great addition to the 2015 NPA Grand National show team.
The Los Angeles Pigeon Club was formed in 1911 so it is one of the oldest and certainly one of the longest
lived and successful pigeon clubs in America. The LAPC has had the high honor of hosting the six largest ever
in entry numbers NPA Grand Nationals, it is our goal to see the 2015 GN Show right up there in entry
numbers. Entry numbers aside the Los Angles Pigeon Club has been going way back in years gained quite a
bit of recognition for its annual Pageant of Pigeons, entries are usually large, attendance by fanciers from near
and far outstanding and breed competition top notch. The Pageant of Pigeons over the years has been a must
be at show for top fanciers across America and even several other countries. Also noteworthy is that the LAPC
has going back to 1942, hosted with this year’s Grand National Show included eight nationals, perhaps the
most by any club!
While the LAPC and fancy misses the Pageant in the year before it has hosted a NPA Grand National
(putting on two big shows two months apart is not economically feasible) the LAPC membership fully
supports hosting a Grand National Show every few years. One thing that makes a Los Angeles Pigeon Club
hosted Grand National very popular is the generally great January weather in So. California. Many fanciers
delight in taking in some So Cal sun during a winter month that is not quite so inviting weather wise in their
home state area, other countries fanciers that have harsh January weather are elated to come to So Calif. in
January, many also enjoy bringing their wives and taking the short jaunt to glitzy Las Vegas after the show for
a day or two before returning home.
The National Pigeon Association and the Los Angeles Pigeon Club hope you will enter birds in and attend
the 2015 NPA Grand National Show. Both the NPA and LAPC know it will be a great experience for you and
all those who are in attendance.
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*Some interesting facts on past NPA Grand National Shows held in Southern. California.
1942 Long Beach 3500 entries... (2 months after Pearl Harbor).
1949 Long Beach 4376 entries. (NPA record entries.)
1962 Long Beach 5411entries. (NPA record entries.)
1966 Costa Mesa 5792 entries. (NPA record entries.)
1991 Pomona 7290 entries. (NPA record entries.)
1998 San Bernardino 8788 entries...A new all time entry record that stands today.
2006 San Bernardino 7527 entries...Second most ever.
*2015 Ontario....What entry numbers will be recorded? Will a new entry number record be recorded? That
might well come to pass if you enter your birds in the 2015 Grand National.
GRAND NATIONAL SHOW RULES: ARTICLE B XII
Section 1: National Pigeon Association Grand National Show Rules
READ THOROUGHLY – DO NOT ENTER IF YOU CANNOT ABIDE BY THESE RULES
1. Failure to recognize or abide by these rules will exclude entry without refund.
2. The entry fee will be established by the host club with approval of the NPA BOD.
3. This show only recognizes NPA approved bands. All birds must be seamless banded and within one size for
that breed.
4.This show recognizes all breeds of NPA recognized standard-bred pigeons and ADA recognized doves.
5. Specialty clubs have selected their own judges and their decisions are final. Open class judges have been
selected by the host club and their decisions are final.
6. Each exhibit entered must be the bonafide property of the exhibitor and must be shown in its natural
condition. Proper trimming and preparation is considered natural condition. The right is reserved to disqualify
all unworthy specimens.
7. The show management will not be responsible for the loss of birds. However, the best security possible will
be given.
8.An NPA Show Catalog listing exhibitor–s names, placing to one past half the class and awards will be
printed and mailed to all exhibitors for a fee determined by the NPA BOD.
9. Clean water and feed shall be provided daily.
10. An adequate amount of bedding shall be provided and shall be available for replenishment during the
show.
11. All birds entered in the show will be cooped individually.
12. No substitutions will be made prior to check-in at the show. Substitutions shown with specialty clubs will
be allowed as the individual specialty club allows. The exhibitor must make the change on the coop card and
give the change to the specialty club secretary prior to judging so the change can be made on the judging
sheet. Open class substitutions will be permitted only when made in the same class, color, age and sex as the
original entry.
13. When a display award is given, the specialty club shall establish the method of scoring points.
14.The show management reserves the right to reject unhealthy or diseased specimens received for exhibition.
If sickness develops, the ill bird will be removed from the show hall.
15. The Grand National officially opens on Thursday morning at 10:00am. Birds may be cooped beginning at
noon on Wednesday. All birds must be cooped by no later than 4pm on Thursday. All entered birds must
remain in the show hall until 5pm Saturday. Birds may be cooped at 4pm Saturday and will be released at 5pm
Saturday after all exhibitors have verified that all their birds are in their possession.
16. The number of placings in each class shall be determined by the Specialty Club.
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NOTE: There will be no bird sale section at the 2015 Grand National. This decision was made due to
the LAPC having to secure from other sources coops to hold the entered show birds over and above the
LAPC’s show equipment inventory of approx. 5000 holes. To rent, borrow and transport additional coops
and tables for a sale section did not make economical sense.
In addition, by Ontario Convention Center rules absolutely no selling of birds or other items will be
allowed in the parking lot or any other Convention Center property.
17. A Grand National Championship Certificate will be awarded to each breed exhibited where two or more
exhibitors are showing.
18. Specialty Clubs shall establish their own classes. Where no club agreement is in effect, classes shall be
provided for Young hen, Young Cock, Old Hen, Old Cock.
19. No birds shall be allowed in the show hall area on which an entry fee has not been paid. Entered birds may
be sold but must remain in the show hall until all birds are released on Saturday. No bird sale areas in the
parking lot will be allowed.
20. The disposition of carry cases is the discretion of the host club. No birds may be kept in carriers without
written permission from the Show Committee. If left in the show hall, all carriers must be stored completely
under the coops and may not extend beyond the coops.
&%$ A violation of these rules will result in a partial or total loss of rebate to the Specialty Club involved and
under contract for this show. A consideration of the loss of exhibiting privileges may also be considered by the
NPA Board. The Board’s decision in these matters is final.
Section 2: NPA Grand National Show is "OPEN COMPETITION". Birds will be shown with sponsoring
specialty breed club.
Section 3: NPA Grand National rebates held if specialty clubs do not return judging sheets.
Section 4: NPA members receive a $1.00 per bird NPA member discount for each bird entered at the NPA
Grand National Show.
Section 5: NPA Grand National Show & Convention itinerary:
Receive birds: Wednesday 12:00noon
Board meetings: Thursday, 7:00am & Friday, 7:00am (other meetings scheduled as needed)
Start of Show/Judging: Thursday, 4:00pm
Membership meeting: Thursday, 7:00pm
ARTICLE B XIII: GRAND NATIONAL SHOW SALE SECTION RULES
At the 2015 Ontario CA. Grand National there will be no bird sale section.
ARTICLE B XIV: BREED SPONSORSHIP
Section 1: RULES FOR SPONSORING A MEET AT THE NATIONAL
1. Any club that has sponsored a breed at the last three Nationals will receive the primary bid if they apply.
2. Co-sponsorship is to take place when more than one club wants to sponsor a breed. There will be one
National Champion and the rebates will be split by each clubs number of entries. It is in the interest of the
NPA that primary sponsoring clubs and secondary sponsoring clubs promote their breed in a friendly and
cooperative manner. The NPA reserves the right to arbitrate any dispute in Sponsorship of a breed.
3. Primary Sponsoring Clubs will remain primary sponsors unless they default in lack of cooperation with
secondary sponsors.
4. New clubs may sponsor a breed provided they are affiliated with the NPA and the breed does not have a
competitor in that they promote specialty clubs to become active in their chosen breed.
5. If a Sponsor defaults we will select the new sponsor by the number of years they have been affiliated with
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the NPA. 6. The committee to rule on any appeals will be the Executive Committee assisted by the NPA
Secretary-Treasurer.
ARTICLE B XV: THE SHOW
1. The host club agrees to uphold the rules of the NPA.
2. The host club agrees to yield to the authority of the NPA BOD when resolving any problem occurring with
the breaking of NPA rules.
3. All coops shall be on stands or tables. No coops on the floor.
4. The host club shall ensure that all birds are provided clean water and feed daily.
5. The host club shall provide an adequate amount of bedding in each cage and ensure bedding is available for
replenishment during the show.
6. All birds entered in the show will be cooped individually.
7. The host club agrees to provide show security and not allow an exhibited bird to leave the show hall during
the duration of the show except for pictures being taken by the NPA Photographer or for health reasons.
8. The host club, in conjunction with the NPA BOD, may release birds from the show if it is deemed the
exhibitor has an emergency or in the case of extreme weather related risks.
9. The host club agrees to provide judging areas, cages and stands for every Specialty Club.
10. The host club agrees to allow non-sponsored breeds to compete in open-class competition and not have
their breed judged with any other club.
11. The host club agrees to sponsor open-class awards and provide competent open-class judges. Champion
and reserve awards shall be given for any breed where there are two or more exhibitors. If there is only one
exhibitor in a breed, any open-class awards will be made at the discretion of the host club. There will be no
rebates for open-class entries.
12. The host club, in cooperation with the NPA BOD, will determine the show hall hours. These hours shall be
clearly stated on the entry form and in promotional materials.
13. The show hall shall be locked and secured at all times outside of show hall hours.
14. The host club agrees to provide a room for the NPA Photographer to photograph birds for the NPA Show
Catalog. This room shall be of such design that loose birds can be easily recovered without incident.
15. The NPA provides for a picture of each Breed Champion only. The host club must colTlect $10 for any
additional pictures requested by the Specialty Clubs. This may be deducted from Specialty Club rebates if
there are sufficient entries. The host club agrees to turn over, to the NPA, all collected monies for additional
pictures.
16. The host club agrees to set up an area with show coops for birds in the NPA auction. The number of
required coops and layout of the auction area will be coordinated with the NPA. The auction will be held at
1pm on Saturday unless otherwise specified.
17. The host club may hold any raffle or auction of its own to generate additional revenue to cover show
expenses.
NPA Meetings:
1. The host club shall provide adequate meeting space and time for NPA BOD meetings and the General
Membership meeting.
2. NPA meetings shall be coordinated per request from the NPA Secretary.
Show Judging Books/Sheets:
1. The host club shall either provide copies of completed judging records, or the original records themselves,
to the NPA Secretary prior to the end of the show. These records are necessary to prepare the NPA Yearbook.
Specialty Clubs MUST return their judging records to the show secretary before the end of the show. Failure
to return completed judging sheets will result in forfeit of any rebates.
Profits:
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1. The host club shall establish a separate bank account exclusively for the NPA Grand National Show &
Convention. The account name should be unique and relating to the show such as "National 2015."
2. Checks received by the host club for the show should be made out to the account name such as "National
2015" or some other unique name relating to the show.
3. As the NPA has charged the host club with all the financial responsibility and risk for the NPA Grand
National Show & Convention, all the proceeds from the show and convention belong to the host club with the
exception of those noted in this contract.
*With preliminary indications that the 2015 GN Show could be a record setter in entry numbers Fred is
VOLIERE (display cage) COMPETITION
Rules and Judging Criteria
1. Entry must be by one exhibitor or partnership...no combined lofts.
2. A team of six birds, same breed, color, pattern and variety. i.e., 6 black Nuns.
3. The entries will be judged by a panel of three judges. Awards will be given to top three places.
4. Entries will be judged on quality of birds, uniformity as a group and conditioning. (No decorations
allowed) perches, feed and water will be provided.
5. Birds entered in Voliere competition are not allowed to compete in the general show competition. ENTRY
FEE AND PRIZES:
Entry fee- $40.00 for team of 6 birds. Prize money- 1st place, $150.00 2nd place, $75.00 3rd place $50.00
Final selections of entries will be selected by committee. Entries will be determined prior to show.
If you would like to submit and entry please contact George de la Nuez by October 1, 2014: (909)224-5449
email: georgedlnuez@att.net
The Los Angeles Pigeon Club Offers $1,050.00
To be awarded as follows:
Champion of Show (over all breeds & varieties) $500.00
Reserve Champion of Show - $250.00
2nd Reserve of Show - $150.00
3rd Reserve of Show - $100.00
4th Reserve of Show - $50.00
Fred Maenpa the 2015 NPA Grand National Show Secretary/Manager will select three judges
with experience in a wide range of various breeds to select the best of show awards. Competition to be
held on Saturday afternoon - approximate starting time:2:30 p.m.
*Important note:
The Los Angeles Pigeon Club, Inc. (LAPC) reserves the right to deny any person or person’s presents at
and or participation in the 2015 NPA Grand National hosted by the Los Angeles Pigeon Club at the Ontario
Convention Center. Included is the right to deny acceptance of any persons entry of birds in the 2015 NPA
Grand National and or to ask any person or person’s to leave the show premises if they are deemed by the
officers of the LAPC and or the NPA and or NPA Grand National officials to be disruptive and or their
presents is deemed not in the overall best interests of the NPA, LAPC and or the other show participants.
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The pictured 2015 Grand National logo patch
and poster/calendar will be given free by the
LAPC to all exhibitors who are in attendance att
the show. These can be picked up at the show
desk.
Patches and posters can also be purchased.
NPA Grand National
supporting businesses/non-profits and individual sellers
Leach Grain and Milling
Purebred Pigeon Magazine
Pomona Feed
JEDD’s Pigeon Supplies
Gary Romig Pigeon & Bird Art
American Pigeon Museum
Corky Packard
Paul Pluss w/ Easy Clean Water Bowl
Marcos Cortez w/ OC Printing
Diane Jacky pigeon & poultry artist
Lynn Watson (pigeon collectibles of all sorts)
Boxes For Birds (Mike & Sherry Owen)
Samantha Wendell (Artist)
Foy’s Pigeon Supply
The Seed Factory
PARTICIPATING SPECIALTY CLUBS
American Archangel Club
American Friends of the Brunner Cropper Club
American Frillback Club
American Helmet Association
American Itallian Owl & Figurita Club
American Jacobin Club
American King Club
American Oriental Frill Club
American Owl Club
American Shortface Tumbler Club
American Show Racer Association
American Turbit Club
American Uzbek Pigeon Club
Classic Breeds Pigeon Club
English Short Faced Tumbler Assn. of North America
English Trumpeter Club of America
Giant Hungarian House Pigeon Club
Horseman Cropper Club of North America
Indian Fantail Club of America
International Bokhara Trumpeter Club
Mindian & Miniature Indian Fantail Club
National Birmingham Roller Club
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National Chinese Owl Club
National English Trumpeter Club
National Modena Club
National Pouter & Cropper Club
National Rare Breeds Club
National Russian Tumbler Club
National West of England Tumbler Club
North American Capuchine Club
Old Dutch Tumbler Club
Pacific Tumbler Club
Portuguese Tumbler Club of America
Rare Breeds Pigeon Club
Southern California Color Pigeon Club
Southern California King Club
Southern California West of England Tumbler Club
United English Tumbler Club
United Oriental Roller Association
United Swallow Club
Voorburg Shield Cropper Club of America
Western American English Trumpeter Club
Western Show Roller Club
Western Turbit, Frill & Owl Club
PARTICIPATING SPECIALTY CLUBS’ INFORMATION
Giant Hungarian
House Pigeon Club
Awards: Rosette ribbons for Champion, Reserve Champion & Best Young
Judge: John Heppner
Contact: Kathie Johnson, (714) 523 1335, email: Kaje21@att.net
United Swallow Club
in conjunction with the
Southern California Color Pigeon
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INDIAN FANTAIL CLUB OF AMERICA
See full page ad on page 62 for Awards, etc.
Miniature Indian Fantails
& Mindian Fantails
Awards for the top three Miniature Indian Fantails.
Judge: TBA
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OLD DUTCH TUMBLER
CLUB
Photo: Layne Gardner
Judge: George de la Nuez
Awards: Champion ( Roy Anderson Memorial Trophy),
Reserve Champion and Best Young
Judging will be done on Saturday, January 31st, 2015
Contact: Eddie Verdugo (915) 310- 9766
NORTH AMERICAN
CAPUCHINE CLUB
Awards:
Champion, Reserve Champion, Best Young and Best of Color
Judge: Dick Hamer, Holland
The Portuguese Tumbler Club
of America
Judge: Todd Millard
Member in Charge:
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VanRoyen, PO Box 15168, 1828 W. 3rd St., Santa Rosa CA 95401 Ph.
715-459-3922
Awards: Champion, Reserve Champion and Best Opposite Sex
Additional color class awards
American Friends of the
Brunner Cropper Club
Awards: Champion, Reserve Champion,
2nd Reserve Champion
SPECIAL AWARD FOR: The Best Junior Bird
(Shown by someone under 18 years old)
Judge: John Hanson
Contact: AFBCC President: Fred Maenpa
for additional information:
Email: fjmaenpa@sbcblobal.net, Ph: (714)538-7408
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United Oriental Roller Association
Cash Awards: $500.00 Champion Show Oriental Roller,
$500.00 Best Young Show Oriental Roller.
Plaques for: Champion, 1st Reserve, & 2nd Reserve, Best Young,
BOS Young, BOS Old, and Best by Junior
Judge: Greg Pola, Concord, CA.
Contact: Ken Davis (909)957-4309
National Modena Club
Judges: Schietti, John Fritz...Gazzi, Homer Griggs
Awards: Best Young Gazzi, Best Young Schietti, Best Old Gazzi,
Best Old Schietti, Best Junior Modena and for Best Modena.
Over $600.00 in awards to date.
Contact: Dennis Weyrauch 310-832-2570 811 W 30th St. San Pedro, CA 90731
Email: dweyrauch41@yahoo.com
AMERICAN HELMET
ASSOCIATION
Judge: Tentatively
Brian McCormick from Norco, CA. MFC
James Jensen, MFPH
Western Sectional hosted by District 1 of the AHA
Awards will be given for Champion SFC, Champion MFPH, Champion MFC and
Reserve Champion MFC...In addition young MFC's will receive awards.
American Show Racer
Association
will proudly hold a Meet at the 2015 Grand National Show
Judge: Jeff Wozniak, Linwood, MI.
Contact: Bobby Corrales (619) 852-7957 (See Ads Pages 70-71)
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Due to the Los Angeles Pigeon Club hosting the 2015 N.P.A. Grand National there will be no 2014
Pageant of Pigeons. The LAPC when they are honored with being able to host a Grand National must put
all their efforts into the Grand National and putting on the clubs Pageant of Pigeons just two months earlier
is not in the best interests of either the Pageant or Grand National. Economic factors and putting together
the work force needed to put on successfully two huge shows back to back dictates a Pageant in November
preceding the LAPC hosting a Grand National the following January is not logical.
However in November of 2015 the Pageant will return. The LAPC welcomes all to enter and attend
the Pageant of Pigeons in November of 2015.
Thanks to all who will make the 2015 Grand National a Great Show!
National Chinese Owl Club
Judge: TBA
Awards:
Champion thru 4th Reserve and also Jr. Champion
This is the annual meet for the NCOC and is a full points’ meet.
Contact:
John De Carlo Jr. john@mhcarwash.com
Horseman Pouter Club
of North America
Judge: Ron Johnson
Awards:
Champion, Reserve Champion, Best opposite sex,
Best young and Best by Junior
Contact: Charlie Rowe, Email: zugbug13@yahoo.com
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Graphic:
Gary Romig
Western Fantail Club
Awards, as far as is known, include:
Grand Champion,Reserve and Second Reserve
Champions, Best Young, and best of each color.
The Judge: The Honorable Amir Turkanovic
Contact: Stan Fail Jr., Email: jrfail@sbcglobal.net
International Bokhara Trumpeter
Club
Awards: Champion - Reserve Champion – Best Young
Dusan Stojimirov - tentative judge
Contact person: Mike Owen
Judge: John VanDenBrock (aka: J. V. Brock), Norco, CA
Awards: Six classes for awards: Plaques awarded for Best OC, OH, YC, YH
Grand Champion and Reserve Champion
Contact person: Ricky Arnold
Classic Breed Club
Judge: Owen Kalland
Birds not judged by Owen will be judged by Classic Breed Club members.
Gary Romig certificates for:
Champion of each breed, Overall Champion Classic and Overall Reserve Champion
Also: Best Genetic Project and Best Rare
Contact: Steve Ball: s4nature@aol.com
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American King Club
Southern California
King Club
This meet will be in celebration of the
AKC’s 100 Year Anniversary
Judge:
The Honorable Vince Mazzarisi, Dixon. IL
Awards:
Certificates for Champion of each color class
and Grand Champion. Awards are only for AKC members.
AMERICAN SHORTFACE TUMBLER CLUB
Sponsoring all Shortface Tumblers
Judges: By Panel
Awards:
Best in Show, Best Squarehead, Best Roundhead and Best Cap
Contact:
John De Carlo Jr. Email: john@mhcarwash.com
English Short Faced Tumbler Association
of North America
SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 44
Judge: James Ellison, Durham, England and Scott Sharpe, Dundee, Scotland
Awards:
Plaques for...Champion, Best Young, 1st and 2nd Reserve, Best Opposite Sex Young,
Best Old Bird, Best Opposite Sex Old, and Best Junior.
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NATIONAL POUTER & CROPPER CLUB
2015 NPA Grand National Awards & Judges
JUDGES, FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC
Judges: Norwich Croppers & All Spanish Breeds, Richard Greenwood, England;
Holle Croppers, Dick Hamer, Holland; Pomeranian Pouters, Mike Vukavitch, Canada;
Brunner Pouters, John Hanson, Australia; Voorburg Shield Croppers, Fred Maenpa,
California; Old German Croppers, Pigmy & English Pouters, Volkovitch, Canada
Awards: Ceramic Cups, Beer Steins, and silver coins.
Grand Champion award open to all member or not. Club awards open to paid memberss
only.
Judging to start at 2 p.m. on Thursday.
To join: dues $15.00 per year Send to:
Frank Barrachina, Secretary/Treasury
P.O. Box 720061, Pinion Hills, CA 92372
For more info contact: Frankbarrachina@aol.com or call 909-809-7168
Visit us at: www.NationalRussianTumblerClub.com
Grand National Judge: Dennis Manning
The NRTC will provide trophies/awards for Champion
and Reserve Champion.
Members in Charge: Kendall Hood, 826 Sherwood
Oaks Lane, Jonesboro, AR 72404.
Email: pigeonhood@gmail.com, 870-897-4827 and
Mark Newby, 7016 W. 100 S., Kokomo, IN 46901.
Email: mrknewby@aol.com, 765-201-2398.
American Jacobin Club
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colors...so on the entry blank it should note young, yearling or old on all of the
Jacobin entries. If there is not competition the classes will be combined in old,
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Colors in Jacobins sponsored by the American Jacobin club are red, yellow,
white, black, kite/dun, splash, indigo/andalusian. almond, brown, AOC, brown/
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Judge: The Honorable Clint Robertson from Amaranth, Manitoba, Canada
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United English Tumbler Club
Pacific Tumbler Club
The 2015 NPA Grand National is the National U. E. T. C. Meett
Hosted by the Pacific Tumbler Club
Awards: Listed on our Ad Page 71
Judges: Tom Evans, Roland Teed & Sean Morrow
Contact Person: Corky Packard, Email: corkyp15@gmail.com
or Phone: (760) 742-1515
WESTERN SHOW
ROLLER
CLUB
U.R.C.A. District Show....Judge: Steve Olsen
Awards:
Champion, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Reserve
Best Display, Best old cock, Best old hen, Best young cock,
and Best young hen.
RARE BREEDS PIGEON CLUB
2015 ONTARIO CA. N.P.A. GRAND
NATIONAL SANCTIONED SPECIALTY MEET
JAMES FATHBRUCKNER IN CHARGE
NO COLOR CLASSES
(Mark your entry as Rare only)
James Fathbruckner, President
740 666 9913, ihop43061@aol.com
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National West of England Tumbler Club
So. Calif. West of England Tumbler Club
West of England Tumbler fanciers from across America are once again proud to have the opportunity to
showcase our breed, fanciers and West clubs at the fabulous 2015 NPA Grand National.
The NPA Grand National West meet is the site of the N.W.O.E.T.C.’s annual show & club meeting.
N.W.O.E.T.C. awards for champion, reserve champion, best young, best baldhead, best pattern, best mottle,
best self and best Junior West will apply.
The S.C.W.O.E.T.C. will co-host the 2015 Grand National with the N.W.O.E.T.C. and offers a array of
awards.
There will be on Saturday a open to all auction of pairs of high quality West’s from top breeders. There
will also be a open to all West Club raffle on Saturday.
Judge:
The Honorable Doug Boyland from the roots of the West
of England Tumbler fancy in America Sunny Southern
California
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Western American
Trumpeter Club
English Trumpeter Club
of America
National English
Trumpeter Club
Are proud to announce their
15th Annual Joint Meet
Judge – John DeCarlo Sr. Gilroy, CA.
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Awards:
For Grand Champion – A clock with pictures of
the champion & best of colors Bird/Exhibitor
information added to the club Grand Champion
Perpetual Trophy
Reserve Champion - one win trophy
Best Opposite Sex - one win trophy
Best Young - one win trophy
Res. Best Young - one win trophy
Bird/exhibitor info added to the club Best Young
Perpetual Trophy
Best Yearling - one win trophy
Champion Division II - one win trophy
Res. Division II - one win trophy
Junior Champion - one win trophy Res. Junior
Champion – one win trophy
Best of Colors - perpetual plaques
Cash award based on rebate funds from the National
Best Young of Colors - E.T. figurine from Jan
Lombard – South Africa
WATC President
Mark Johnson
1646 Lomacita Terrace
El Cajon, CA
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NETC President
Micky Jackson
Box 165
Carlsbad, NM
Best out of state bird - $50.00
2nd Best out of state bird - $30.00
3rd Best out of state bird - $20.00
$50 cash for winner of the most color classes
Band pool awards – For winning young cock
and young hen in each color class that has 12
birds and two exhibitors a cash award of
approximately $4.00-$6.00 depending on
band sales.
Bands must be registered with band
secretary Karen Fraire to be eligible.
Winner of raffle class - $100 guaranteed
or 40% percent of ticket sales whichever is
larger
Note: A special auction will be held on
Saturday to fund show awards and expenses.
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Gerald Weibe
Amaranth, Manitoba
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Memorial Annual Meet in memory of
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AWARDS:
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Champion Oriental Frill
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American Turbit Club
Plaques for:
Champion
“Philip Roof Memorial”
BOS to Champion:
“James Kelly Memorial”
Best Young
“James G. Muir Memorial”
Best of Color Classes
ATC Certificates
JUDGES:
African Owls and Turbits: TBA; Oriental Frills: Ed Pointer, Oklahoma City, OK
PERSONS IN CHARGE:
American Owl Club
American Oriental Frill Club
John DeCarlo Jr.
Greg Cap
Email: john@mhcarwash.com Email: gcap@chnickerson.com
American Turbit Club
Donovon White
Email: turbit@verizon.net
Western T. F. & O. Club, Donovon White, Cell: (951) 663-0112
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2013 LAPC Pageant Champions
Photo by
George de la Nuez
Champion Saxon Swallow
E-97 Blue Spangle OH 1799
Photo by
Layne Gardner
Champion Saxon Fairy Swallow
E-97 Blue White Bar OC 640
Photo by
George de la Nuez
Champion Ice Pigeon
E-97 Blue Barless Muff OC 221
COLOR PIGEONS:
Swallows - Priests - Monks
White tails - Ice Pigeons
Fantails - Brunner Pouters
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George de la Nuez
Champion Saxon Monk
E-97 Blue White Bar OC 536
1022 2nd Street
Norco, CA 92860
Ph: (626) 443-8314
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Fred Maenpa’s
Pouter Loft
Specializing in Brunner Pouters and Holle Croppers
~ Imported Bloodlines ~ Many Colors ~
Many Pageant and National Champions over the Years
Quality Birds Since 1956
National Pouter & Cropper Club Master Breeder since 1986
Photo by
Layne Gardner
2013 Pageant Champion Holle Cropper
Blue Bar OH 1 - Bred by Fred Maenpa
Photo by
Layne Gardner
2014 NPA Champion Brunner Pouter
White YH - Bred by Fred Maenpa
1228 N. Jodi St, Orange, CA 92867
Phone: 714-538-7408
fjmaenpa@sbcglobal.net
BIRDS OCCASIONALLY FOR SALE ~ WILL SHIP
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American Pigeon Museum.
Rick Barker & Lorrie Monteiro at the Pigeon Museum
Rick is always willing to help
junior fanciers.
Rick Barker
27187 Sycamore Mesa Rd.
Temecula, CA 92590
Cell: 951.316.4709
Email: rick@pplc.net
American Pigeon Museum
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Photo shows Lynn when he is not looking at the pigeons, in front of his other passion “Pigeon Art.”
Lynn collects, buys, sells and trades pigeon memorabilia of all types. Call: 949-492-3078
Some of the custom pigeon breed pin sets Lynn makes as awards.
A few of the pigeon clocks Lynn makes as awards or for fanciers as a collectable.
Lynn can custokm make a clock center to your specifications.
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Bob Nolan
25261 Swanway Court
Dana Point, CA 92629
Phone: (949) 542-9799
Email: Robertnolan@cox.net
A member of the L. A. P. C. for 60 years
English Trumpeters
Norwich Croppers - Holle Croppers
Giant Hungarian House Pigeons
Photo: Tom Moss
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Ready For Financial Freedom?
Visit
www.nodebtfinally.com
Call Mark Johnson
619-442-4005 or 800-609-7856 toll free
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The National Birmingham Roller Club will be holding a meet at the 2015 NPA Grand National
Show in Ontario, California. We welcome all flying/performing Roller fanciers to enter their birds in
the show.
Contact: Ricky Arnold
Judge: John Van Den Brock (aka J.V. Brock) Norco, CA.
* Six classes for awards: Plaques awarded for Best OC, OH, YC, YH, GRAND CHAMPION, and
RESERVE CHAMPION
See you at Ontario in January; the Los Angeles Pigeon Club is hosting the 2015 Grand
National so it will be something very special.
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America’s Best English Trumpeters Will Be
At the Ontario Grand National
The English Trumpeter Club of America, the Western American Trumpeter Club and the National English
Trumpeter Club since 2001 have held joint meets with the NPA Grand National. This assures that America ’s
best English Trumpeters will be on display. Come by and see them! We are shooting for a show of 500 birds.
John DeCarlo Sr. will be our judge. See our list of extensive awards elsewhere in this premium book.
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English Trumpeter Club
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National English
Trumpeter Club
Orin DuChien - Secretary
18751 State Hwy. 148
Pickering, MO 64476
duchien@asde.net
Russell Gourley - Secy.
225 Lakeview Dr.
Collierville, TN 18017
birdmania37@aol.com
Western American Trumpeter Club
Joint meet champion ET at
Oklahoma City 2014.
Bred, owned and exhibited by
John DeCarlo Sr. Gilroy, Calif.
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Paul Henriksen - Secretary
637 Winterhaven Way
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
Paulsloft@yahoo.com
Looking forward to attending and entering my English Trumpeters in yet another Los
Angeles Pigeon Club hosted N.P.A. Grand National. I am also very much looking forward to
seeing many long time pigeon fancier friends that I only see at Grand Nationals held in So
California. Look for me in the English Trumpeter area at the 2015 N.P.A. Grand National in
Ontario, CA.
Look for me in the English Trumpeter area.
Art Pamplona
Arroyo Grande, California
Long time member and supporter of the LAPC and its' shows
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*JEDDS will have a vendor display at the 2015 Grand National. Our display will be well stocked with
pigeon products and manned by our knowledgeable staff members. If by chance we run low on an item
you want or you don’t see it and we have at our store we will make every effort to bring it to the show
the next day.
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Specializing in Whites
1717 SE 43RD Terrace
Topeka, Kansas 66609-1728
American Frillback Club
and
National Pigeon Assn.
Master Breeder
and
Master Judge of Frillbacks.
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SAXON FAIRY
SWALLOWS
Specializing in
blue white bars.
German and Dutch
bloodllines.
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George de la Nuez,
909-224-5449,
georgedlnuez@att.net
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PIGEON IMPORTING SERVICE
DON HART’S IMPORTING SERVICE was established in 1959, in that time we have
imported several thousand pigeons from all over Europe. We import both Fancy and Racing
Pigeons.
We have over 65 years in the sport and 55 years of importing experience.
We will pick up your birds at the breeder’s location and bring them to the Dutch Quarantine
and Veterinary Facility at no charge.
We import from Europe and England every six weeks. The cost from Europe is $165.00 per
bird including a new Express Mail shipping box, we also give you discounted Express Mail
shipping.
We treat your birds as if they belonged to us.
Give us a call for shipping dates and details.
DON HART’S PIGEON IMPORTING SERVICE
Tel:727-379-3821 or Cell: 203-410-5111
Email: don.hart@earthlink.net
Web site: www.donhartspigeons.com
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United English Tumbler Club
AWARDS FOR SHOW
January 29-31, 2015
The following: $15.00 each
Best young marked muff
Donor
Corky & Santos
Best young self muff
Donor
Best young barred muff
Donor
Best young splash muff
Donor
Best young marked CL
Donor
Best young barred CL
Donor
Best young splash CL
Donor
Best young self CL
Donor
Best old marked muff
Best old self muff
Best old barred muff
Best old splash muff
Best old marked CL
Best old barred CL
Best old splash CL
Best old self CL
Donor
Donor
Donor
Donor
Donor
Donor
Donor
Donor
Best rare
Best stock
Champion CL
Champion Muff
Grand Champion
Donor
Donor
Donor
Donor
Donor
Best old - old style muff
Best yng. old style muff
Donor
Donor
Corky & Santos
Corky & Santos
Corky & Santos
Corky & Santos
Don Paltani
Don Paltani
Put up cash awards - Specify Type, Color and amont
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1st Black YH 2431
Ken Davis
Almond OC 906
Ken Davis
Top Winners
of the 2013
Pageant of
Pigeons
Champion
Kite OH 900
Ken Davis
Photos by
George de la Nuez
Graphics by
Donovon White
Black OC 150
J. P. Isom
Best Grizzle
OC 980
Edin Tatarevic
Ken Davis ~ President
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The National Pigeon Association and the Los Angeles Pigeon Club thank Leach Grain &
Milling for their generosity in supplying the feed for the 2015 Grand National Show. Leach Grain &
Milling has for years supplied the feed for the Pageant of Pigeons, but doing so for a show of the
magnitude and entry numbers of a NPA Grand National is going above and beyond for the pigeon
hobby and we thank them.
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Midway City Feed
714-893-2613
Firewood, Grain & Hay, Pet Supplies
We carry a complete line of
Leach Pigeon Feed
Bill Hiett - Owner
14941 Jackson Street
Midway City, California 92655
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S.C.W.O.E.T.C.
Southern California West of England Tumbler Club
Dedicated to the breeding, flying and showing of West of England Tumblers.
The SCWOETC tries to build unity within the breed and among all breeders of this fine
pigeon. The SCWOETC supports the NWOETC in promoting the breeding, judging
and showing of Wests in accordance with the NWOETC Standard of Perfection.
DUES: Seniors $20.00, Juniors $3.00 & Family $23.00
Champion
Best Baldhead WOE Tumbler
Brown Bar YH 7708
Keith Marney
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2013 Pageant of Pigeons
LAPC Centennial Winners
WOE Tumbler
Black Self OC 7504
Matt Matuska
Club Officers
President: Dean Holcomb
Vice Pres.: Javier Gomez
Secretary: Bob Christman
Treasurer: Dave Griffith
661-886-2553
562-322--709
661-273-0595
562-944-7786
Board of Directors
Brian McCormick
Gary Rand
Tim Brandon
Terry Bishop
Allan Fiandaca
Ray Fiandaca
Doug Boyland
Best Mottle WOE Tumbler
Black OH 2511
Bob Christman
951-737-3702
951-943-8323
760-373-3282
818-974-1911
WOE Tumbler Best Pattern
Andalusian OH 7507
Matt Matuska
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2300 N.E. 63rd
Oklahoma City, OK 73111
Hours of Operation:
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Fridays and Saturdays 10 AM to 4 PM and by appointment.
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Call Lorrie at 405-478-5155 for information
Contact & Other Information:
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Office: 405.478.5155
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Email: TheAmericanPigeonMuseum@gmail.com
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Facebook Page: The American Pigeon Museum
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News
Become a Member
The dream of completing and opening the museum has been fulfilled. Let's preserve the dream
and support the museum. With a $25 donation, not only will you help accomplish this but you
will receive 10% off in gift shop, advanced notification of special events and receive a quarterly
newsletter.
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Curator's Note - March 2014
As many of you know, we launched the museum for the NPA convention weekend in January and it
was a great success. The museum had over 300 visitors in 3 days. They came from all over the United
States and we had some international visitors as well. There are some great images on the website. For
now, the museum is open on Fridays and Saturdays from 10 AM to 4 PM and by appointment.
Since January, we have been blessed with numerous new donations. One in particular is a large pigeon
basket from Her Majesty’s Royal loft in England. See the image below.
This is such an exciting time. We may have just begun but the museum continues to add to the
collections and to develop new programs and exhibits. One way you can help is to become a member.
By becoming members, it helps us to grow and especially, care for the collections we have. Membership
information will be added to the website so all the pigeon fanciers can take the opportunity to become
members even if they can’t visit anytime soon. For now if you would like to become a member of the
museum, just mail me the $25 membership fee (checks made out to The American Pigeon Museum)and
your contact information. Send to The American Pigeon Museum & Library; 2300 NE 63rd Street;
Oklahoma City, OK 73111. You will be given a membership card; 10% off in the gift shop; quarterly
newsletter, and advanced notification for special events. Gift shop will be accessible online soon.
Let me know if you have any questions or comments. And as always, thank you for your support!
Lorrie
One of the wings at the Museum
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LAPC display case at the Museum
Two other display cases
Mobil loft display at the Museum
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The NRTC Club History
The National Russian Tumbler Club has been in existence the 1960,s and had members from
Maine to Florida, as far west as Hawaii and South Africa. The club sponsors district meets at shows
around the country. The NRTC is an affiliated specialty club with the National Pigeon Association
and holds meets at the NPA National as well as the National Young Bird Show in KY. You can
anticipate well over 100 Russian Tumblers to be exhibited at Louisville, with 12 to 15 color class
winners competing for Champion. Join other breeders of this fine bird and enjoy the fun and
friendships formed through the years by raising Russian Tumblers.
Russian Tumbler Breed
By Beth Davis ©2004, updated 2014 by Mark Newby
The Russian Tumbler pigeon originated from the East Prussian Roller of Germany, whose early
ancestors are believed to have been imported from Scandinavia in the 1700s as the Norwegian
Tumbler. By the late 1930s they were known as Russian Tumblers in this country and East
Prussian Tumblers were no longer imported to the US after World War II.
Over the years the conformation of the Russian Tumbler has become more compact, and
powerful with longer feathers than its early ancestors. This cobby bird has a full, broad crest, oval
head with pearl eyes (bull eyes allowed in whites only), large rosettes, a powerful neck and layered
muffs of 3" to 4". This broad breasted, wedge shaped bird should have a short, well proportioned
deep and rounded body with cocks weighing between 12 to 13 oz. and hens weighing 11 to 12 oz.
See the complete written standard and a drawing of the ideal purebred show pigeon on the
Standard Page. These even-tempered, small birds are economical to keep and make very good
parents. One of the many beauties of this breed is the many colors; black, dun, red, yellow, brown,
khaki, lavender and white selfs, combined with almond, kite, indigo, grizzle, dominate opal,
rosewing, whitesides, baldhead, badge, saddle, magpie, white bib, moorhead, shield and mottle as
well as bars, checks and T-patterns make this bird an inviting project bird for the fancier interested
in genetics. You can create new patterns and colors, which will become recognized at future shows.
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Allan Makin & Mario Corral
- Your Australian Brothers –
Have enjoyed the Los Angeles Pigeon Club’s hospitality in the past and
look forward to being with you again at Ontario. We wouldn’t miss it!!! Oz
will definitely be represented this January at the Grand National in
Ontario, CA.
Mario Corral & Allan Makin
Mario Corral & Karlheinz Sollfrank
Zvonko Simunovic, Bob Nolan &
Allan Makin
Until then we will be CALIFORNIA DREAMING!
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J & B LOFTS
BARRY JENNINGS
DENNIS M. BARTON
3161 Westview Dr.
Solon, Iowa 53233
319-389-3062
SHOW ROLLERS
GERMAN SHORTHAIRS
18550 West Observatory Rd.
New Berlin, WIS. 53146
414-491-5313
SHOW ROLLERS
WEST OF ENGLAND TUMBLERS
ENGLISH TRUMPETERS
Bill Henderson
A small loft of
West of England Tumblers & Old German Owls
Bill Henderson
Chatanooga, TN
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bulletin, LAPC cloth award banners, Pageant of Pigeons coop cards,
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Judges:
Medium Face Crested - Brian McCormick (tentative)
Medium Face Plainhead - James Jensen (tentative)
Awards:
Champion MFC, Champion MFPH,
Champion SFC and Champion SFPH
Additional awards to be announced at show.
The Los Angeles Pigeon Club
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The Los Angeles Pigeon Club, Inc.
Since 1911
The Los Angeles Pigeon Club, Inc. is proud to host yet another NPA Grand National Show. Hosting large
all breed shows is old hat to the club as with few exceptions since 1946 each year the LAPC has put on the
Pageant of Pigeons and their annual September Young Bird Show. The LAPC holds monthly meetings on the
second Thursday of the month at 7:00pm. The club puts out a monthly bulletin which is offered in full color
online or printed and mailed in B&W, each bulletin is a minimum of 12-14 pages, The full color e- mailed
version is generally expanded to 18-20 pages, sometimes more depending on content submitted.
Yearly dues in the LAPC are $20.00 for senior members and $7.00 for juniors 16 years of age and under.
The LAPC also offers a family membership at $25.00 a year.
LAPC monthly meetings are generally lively with guest speaker programs on various breeds, slide or
video presentations on pigeon shows in America and other countries, loft visits, and interviews of visiting
pigeon fancier from near and far. Starting at the June meeting thru Oct. of each year we hold young bird table
shows with great awards for best Fancy, best flying and best utility bird.
The LAPC is affiliated with the National Pigeon Association and is a proud supporter of the American
Pigeon Museum in OK City, Oklahoma. The LAPC has a permanent display at the museum with LAPC
memorabilia going back many years. A highlight of that display is the LAPC’s 100 year history book which is
hard cover and 448 pages. That enormous project was put together by Robert “Bob” Nolan a long time LAPC
member and officer.
The LAPC puts out on the Pageant of Pigeons a show report called the Pageant of Pigeons Marked
Catalog. This is the finest pigeon show report put out in the world. The last several years the catalog has been
in full color and 150 pages or more, the 2013 Marked Catalog was 196 pages plus with the ad pages.
This show report is not just a listing of the shows placing but oh so very much more. It includes pages and
pages of color photos of winning birds, participating breed specialty clubs breed and judging areas plus their
members, the Pageant banquet and lots of Pageant attendees. In other words it is a color pictorial of the show
from show setup day thru the shows teardown. The proof of that is that each Pageant of Pigeons Marked
Catalog is sought by pigeon memorabilia collects worldwide.
No club of any sort remains viable for 100 years plus without over the years many dedicated members
who put their all into seeing the club stays active and more importantly continually moves forward with new
and innovative ideas that are adopted. LAPC officers and members know that no club can stand on past
laurels, they realize that what was successful in the past is no guarantee they will be so today or tomorrow.
They realize a club to remain successful must have an eye on what is
happening today but also on the future tomorrow’s.
While the LAPC is rightfully proud of its 100+ year history that history has
not been without hitting some serious bumps in the road that could have spelled
disaster for the club those bumps were navigated and any damage they inflicted
repaired in short order.
The LAPC meets the second Thursday of each month at 7:30pm
at Lambert Park in El Monte, CA.
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