We announce in the Ameraucana Winter Newsletter that our Ameraucana National Meet for 2016 has been placed. It'll be right back in Lebanon, Indiana!
Please plan your hatches accordingly so birds will be ready to show.
October 15, 2016
Central Indiana Poultry Show (https://www.facebook.com/Central-Indiana-Poultry-Show-848489541886674/), Lebanon IN
Contact: Doug Akers dakers@purdue.edu (765)482-7182
In an email from Doug Akers 1/2/2016...
QuoteNPIP is all you need for poultry, same as before. If you have NPIP papers you don't need a vet inspection.
Hotels in Lebanon, Indiana...just listing for your convenience (not recommending):
Holiday Inn Express (http://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/lebanon/lyybn/hoteldetail?cm_mmc=YelpLocal-_-EX-_-Business-_-LYYBN)
335 N Mount Zion Rd, Lebanon IN 46052
(765)483-4100
Comfort Inn (https://www.choicehotels.com/indiana/lebanon/comfort-inn-hotels/in420)
210 Sam Ralston Rd, Lebanon IN 46052
(765)482-4800
Econo Lodge (https://www.choicehotels.com/indiana/lebanon/econo-lodge-hotels/in261?source=pmfyelp&pmf=yelp)
1245 W State Rd 32, Lebanon IN 46052
(765)482-9611
Motel 6 (https://www.motel6.com/en/motels.in.lebanon.4947.html) (Formerly Super 8 )
405 North Mount Zion Rd, Lebanon, IN 46052
(765)482-9999
Americas Best Value Inn (http://www.americasbestvalueinn.com/hotel-details.cfm?idp=2124) (Formerly Motel 6)
1280 West State Route 32, Lebanon IN 46052
(765)482-9190
I'm leaning toward the Holiday Inn this year.
Me too. There was no elevator to the 2nd floor at the Comfort Inn and without a 1st floor room the stairs are rough on some.
That was my chief complaint, especially trying to drag bags up the steps. I can't recall ever staying at a motel before with no elevator.
I am good where ever. But I am extremely stoked and can not contain it. Heed my warning now, I should have several nice birds in various varieties. I believe I even got some Large Fowl hatched out in time. No matter what though, win lose or draw. I can guarantee this show will be epic ;)
Quote from: Beth Curran on March 19, 2016, 09:50:43 PM
I'm leaning toward the Holiday Inn this year.
Kathy is looking into getting a block of 10 rooms to get the best rate. Please let me know if you are interested. It was a couple months since I checked, but I think the rooms were about $133/night and about $125/night with a block of ten rooms.
Hey John - I made reservations at The Comfort Inn - about ~$90/night. But I certainly could be persuaded to cancel those and go in with the rest of the gang so you can count me in for one of the rooms. Ask Kathy to negotiate hard!! Haha. She is great - I know she will get us a great deal. 😄
John, What are the Requirements as far as testing for the state of Indiana to show?
Quote from: Harry Shaffer on March 21, 2016, 09:49:19 PM
John, What are the Requirements as far as testing for the state of Indiana to show?
Back up to Reply #1...
QuoteNPIP is all you need for poultry, same as before. If you have NPIP papers you don't need a vet inspection.
It doesn't get any easier than that. I just write my 5 digit flock ID # (34-208) on the entry from.
John, So they check them in by a vet and no papers necessary. I have not been NPIP since I believe the 1970's or 1980's. I do take blood samples for a Equal to NPIP tests.
Quote from: Harry Shaffer on March 21, 2016, 10:48:02 PM
John, So they check them in by a vet and no papers necessary. I have not been NPIP since I believe the 1970's or 1980's. I do take blood samples for a Equal to NPIP tests.
That should be all you need. Last year they didn't require to see the papers, but asked that you have them in case requested. As I mentioned I just put my number the entry form, but you could just include a copy of your test papers with the form when you send it in.
If in doubt, ask the Doug. He is one of the guys in charge of the show and his contact info is in the first post of this topic.
I am willing to take a room, do I need to make reservations now?
Let's wait and see the best price Kathy can come up with. We'll probably reserve a block of 10 rooms for the first 10 club members with each paying for their rooms individually.
After searching online sites for the best hotel deals and calling the top two hotels we weren't able to come up with any great deals, so please book your rooms where you want.
The Holiday Inn Express told Kathy that their breakfast room was open (no door) and wouldn't work for our Saturday meal and meeting. They also said their meeting room would be too small for our group.
update...she just talked to Jash @ Comfort Inn and prices are much higher than last year. The nonrefundable rate is about $96+/night and refundable is about $120+/night for a room with 2 queen beds, but it is $109+/night if you mention my name.
Would there be a building/room anywhere at the fairgrounds suitable for our meeting?
Quote from: Beth Curran on March 30, 2016, 07:35:42 AM
Would there be a building/room anywhere at the fairgrounds suitable for our meeting?
We are all set to have our pizza and club meeting, on Saturday, from 5 till 8pm, in the breakfast room, at the Comfort Inn, like last year.
We had a Q&A session in the corner of the Jr show building last year, but that was too noisy. It would be nice to set aside an hour for it again this year, if we can find a better building/room.
Just a reminder that Chantecler Fanciers is also holding our USA National Meet at this show, and we will also need an hour for a meeting. Some Ameraucana Alliance members are also CFI members, and as secretary of CFI I will have to give that organization precedence if there is a time conflict.
The CFI members could also use my name to get the $109 room rate at the Comfort Inn. Last year Doug and Ron suggested the corner in the jr show building for our Q&A session. If you find a better place for your club meeting at the fairgrounds let me know and maybe we'll schedule our Q&A session there before or after your meeting.
The board of directors has agreed to put up $1,390 in cash awards for our 2016 Ameraucana National Meet, plus $200 in ribbons & rosettes in junior competition. This is on top of any awards offered by our members, bringing the total to over $1,900 as of today!
The hosting show club will give us $200 again for entering 100 or more birds. That will be designated toward rosettes and ribbons in Jr competition. Every kid entering an Ameraucana will be offered a yellow exhibitor ribbon or higher award(s) for certain wins.
There is already $320 in cash awards this year from members (Royce Van Blaricome, Russ Blair, Robert Rennolet & Mike Gilbert), some of which was unclaimed last year due to varieties not shown. Please feel free to contact me with any more donations, whether designated for specific wins or to be used as per consensus of the club board. It would be nice to have $20 for Jr BB LF, since we already have $20 for Jr BB bantam and $10 for RB wins.
• Only Ameraucana Alliance Members, with paid memberships before judging begins, are eligible for these Open Show awards from our club & it’s members.
• Some members prefer cash and some prefer trophies of some sort. Open show winners have the choice of either cash or non-cash for club sponsored awards. Dollar amounts are associated with each win and each winner may decide whether to receive the cash or a non-cash (hardware) award, such as a plaque, rosette, coaster, etc. of fairly equal value with shipping figured in. This gives winners the option and by having non-cash awards made after the meet the winner’s name can be included in custom designed awards.
• Both member and Non-member junior competition winners are eligible for Rosettes and Ribbons offered by the Ameraucana Alliance.
• Eggs entered into the egg judging contest become the property of the Ameraucana Alliance
Wow this show will be the grand daddy of any Ameraucana show this year. My only concern is what everybody else might win??? Lol just kidding
Quote from: Russ Blair on April 05, 2016, 12:35:39 PM
Wow this show will be the grand daddy of any Ameraucana show this year. My only concern is what everybody else might win??? Lol just kidding
I would love to see everyone be able to win something. The kids that compete will get a yellow ribbon as a keepsake whether they win or not!
John, I am planning to come but not sure at this moment.
Thanks to Ken Olsen, of Kansas, for the donation of $60!
QuotePlease use wherever needed for 2016 National awards/prizes. Thanks, Ken Olsen
Donations can be sent via PayPal to pay@AmeraucanaAlliance.org.
THANK YOU KEN!!! Sure appreciate your generosity.
Thanks, Ken!
Awesome Ken thanks for donating. John unless you want me to have it I don't recommend you put it towards BB Bantam or BV Blue or Black Bantam. The way my grow out pens are looking I may have a few dandies for the show ;D Oh I will be bringing some LF and Bantam Silver to keep you honest, and Wheaten Bantams to keep Donna Townsend honest lol
We'll wait until close to the next newsletter printing and have the board decide where to apply it. Over 2 grand in prizes is what they (young people like my really "great" grandkids) call epic, sweet and awesome!
And today my buddy Duane Schroeder donated $50 and said...
QuoteUse for awards at Nationals, as you see fit. Duane
I booked at the Hilton...93.00 a night refundable up to the 14th. Not in Lebanon but 10 miles away.
C'ya then.
Thanks to Beth Curran for donating $60 towards awards in junior competition. 8)
Below is our latest awards list with well over $2,000 being offered.
QuoteDear Central Indiana Open Poultry Show Exhibitor,
Attached are the entry forms and show catalog for the 2016 Central Indiana Poultry Show. Always the 3rd Saturday in October; this year's show is Saturday, October 15, 2016.
We are proud to host the 2016 National Meet of the Ameraucana Alliance and the Chantecler Fanciers International USA National Meet. It will also be the District Meet for the Plymouth Rock Fanciers.
Thanks again for exhibiting with us last year and we hope you can participate again this fall.
Doug Akers
Show Secretary
Go to our Meets page (http://ameraucanaalliance.org/Meets.html)of our site to download, view and print their show catalog and entry forms. The links are under the listing for our Ameraucana National Meet there.
Some rosettes and ribbons for juniors...
Just filled out my entry form, nothing like waiting to the last minute :o. Not sure what shape they will be in I have been extremely busy. So they have not received the attention they normally would. Somehow I managed to enter 21 so hopefully the bathing process brings out there best lol. Remember folks entries need to be post marked by tomorrow. Hope to see some new, and looking forward to seeing the old faces (meaning previously met, not age). Hope for good weather and safe travels to all.
We'll have a pizza & subs dinner in the breakfast room at the Comfort Inn on Saturday, starting at 6pm, immediately followed by our annual club meeting at 7pm. Let Michael know of anything you think should be added under "new business" to our meeting agenda. Last year we had to be out of the meeting room and have it cleaned up by 8pm, but I believe they will be more lax this year with an end time. The hotel will provide free coffee and we'll have bottled water available, but please feel free to bring your own non alcoholic (hotel rule) drinks.
There will be a variety of pizza & subs to choose from, buffet style, with a suggested price of $10 per person 12 and over and $5 for kids under 12. Please pay there. If there is any leftover money it will go to the club. We need to know how many are coming so enough food is purchased, so please post here or email me with your reservations by Thursday, the 13th or see me at the show by noon, Saturday the 15th...at the latest, so orders can be placed.
Chantecler Fanciers International is also holding their national meet in Lebanon and our clubs share several of the same members, so they are also invited to join us for pizza & subs. If the meeting room gets a bit too crowded there may be overflow areas into our hotel rooms as needed.
Some of us will also get together Friday evening at 6pm for supper at Parky's Smokehouse (http://www.parkyssmokehouse.com/Parkys/Parkys_Smokehouse_-_Indianapolis_Restaurant.html). Please post here or email me with your reservations by Thursday, the 13th.
Here are the number I have (updated as they come in)...
Friday @ Parky's Smokehouse
Kathy & John Blehm - 2
Bob and Sandy Rennolet - 2
Gina Neta & Renee - 2
Mike & Mary Gilbert - 2
Max & Tawnya Strawn - 2
Kristine Malcolm - 2
Russ Blair - 2
Jim Fegan & Norma - 2
Saturday @ Comfort Inn
Kathy & John Blehm - 2
Stan Alder - 1
Bob and Sandy Rennolet - 2
Gina Neta & Renee - 2
Duane Schroeder - 1
Mike & Mary Gilbert - 2
Max & Tawnya Strawn - 2
Jensen Pierson - 2
Russ Blair - 2
Jim Fegan & Norma - 2
Annual National Meet Schedule of the Ameraucana Alliance
October 14, 15 & 16, 2016
Friday:
2pm â€" 10pm, early coop in at Boone County 4-H Fairgrounds,
1300 E 100 S, Lebanon, IN 46052.
6pm, Supper at Parky’s Smokehouse, 2479 N Lebanon St., Lebanon
(please make reservations with John)
Saturday:
6:30am â€" 9am, coop in, with judging starting at 9am.
9:30am, Ameraucana Egg Judging Contest at club table.
10am, Youth Showmanship starts.
10:30am, Ameraucana Q&A seminar outdoors, weather permitting, or in Centennial Hall (the Jr. Show Blg…noisy).
11:30pm, Maybe a good time to grab lunch.
2pm, Our club’s silent auction ends.
2pm, Show club’s silent auction ends.
?, Coop out after the birds are released or wait till Sunday morning.
6pm, Supper at Comfort Inn, 210 Sam Ralston Rd, Lebanon
(please make reservations with John) ,
7pm, Annual Club Meeting with awards presented, at Comfort Inn.
Sunday:
7am â€" 9am, late coop out (note: take down of cooping starts at 8am)
I'll update as needed.
John - add me and Renee (my cousin) for Friday eve dinner at Parkeys as well as Saturday's dinner and doings....😊 Thank you for coordinating this.
John, please add Mary and myself for both nights. Thanks.
Please add Tawnya and I for both nights. Thanks
Sadly, it is looking less and less like I'm going to be able to make it. I thought I might have just enough to pull it off if I skipped the hotel and camped at the fairgrounds, then Mike's truck broke down last week...
Please add 2 Malcolms for Friday night.🐔🐔🐔🐔
I won't be able to make it to the show in time for dinner on Friday night sadly. My mother and I will be pulling in between 7 and 8 pm. Please include us in your count for pizza on Saturday night though!
Here is an email I received today from Doug Akers with the Lebanon show club...
QuoteAmeraucana numbers in Central Indiana
John,
You have a great turnout of Ameraucanas!
Open show - 195 (111 large fowl, 84 bantams)
Junior show - 14 (10 large fowl, 4 bantams.
Overall 209 Ameraucanas; so we will give you $300. cash to spend as you wish on your awards. Please let us know how you want that broken down in terms of $20.'s, $10's and $5.'s
Open Show Varieties
Large Fowl Varieties- 43 Black, 11 Blue, 1 Blue Silver, 3 Blue Wheaten, 5 Brown Red, 5 Buff, 10 Lavender, 7, Silver, 1 Splash, 5 Wheaten, 20 White = 111 large fowl; includes 9 young trios.
Bantam Varieties - 25 Black, 7 Blue, 12 Blue Wheaten, 4 Brown Red, 1 Buff, 12 Lavender, 3 Silver, 3 Splash, 2 Splash Wheaten, 13 Wheaten, 2 White = 84 bantams; includes 15 young trios.
18 open show exhibitors
Let me know if you need other information.
See you on Friday.
Doug
All I can say is.... that. Is. a lot. Of. Birds. ;D
Lovin' those numbers!
Great numbers and all 8 accepted varieties plus projects represented! .. looking forward to a great show...
Excellent numbers! We also have 115 Chanteclers entered. It will be busy!
Quote from: Stan Alder on October 09, 2016, 11:17:26 PM
Great numbers and all 8 accepted varieties plus projects represented! .. looking forward to a great show...
I hadn't studied the break down until you mentioned it. All 8 accepted varieties in both LF and bantam will be really great, especially for fanciers that haven't seen some of those varieties before in the flesh. Bring your cameras. :)
Updated to add the weekend forecast for Lebanon (http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=40.0484&lon=-86.4692#.V_u6g4WcF9A) looks real nice for this time of year...
QuoteFriday
A 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 62.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Saturday
A 10 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 75.
I made a few mistakes on the awards list that was in the newsletter and below is a corrected copy. These are HUGE amounts of cash and with the donations from members it all adds up to well over 2 grand in awards being offered!
Duane Schroeder made a donation that I mistakenly credited to an other member and that is now correct also.
Awesome numbers for sure, I will warn you now folks. I have a couple aces that will keep everyone honest lol. Wish I had the time to condition them better but it is what it is as this point. John please put me down for both dinners and I will be bringing my Uncle as well if that is ok. Looking forward to this Epic display of Ameraucana and the wonderful fellowship as well.
The cash awards envelopes have been stuffed and are ready for you all. ;)
Hey John you can just put that center bottom stack off to the side and I will grab it Saturday evening at the club meeting ;D.
Don't forget to bring eggs for the egg judging contest! There are cash awards offered for best and reserve LF and bantam eggs.
http://ameraucanaalliance.org/DnLd/Egg%20Contest.pdf
QuoteEntries will consist of six eggs presented in a suitable container of the entrant’s choice.
Exhibitors may enter the same class more than once only if each entry represents a different Ameraucana variety and/or under hen or pullet status. Entries from pens or flocks of commingled varieties shall be limited to one per class and shall be designated “Various†on the entry form.