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AUGUST 28, 2024 - SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 NEWSLETTER
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ARE YOU READY?? It’s time for another great fall show season!
The September 1 Newsletters have just been emailed to you! On behalf of your Officers and Directors, we thank you for your continued support, and wish you a fantastic show season! If you can volunteer some time or donate some birds for auction at one of our upcoming meets, please be sure and contact your District Director. Your contributions are always welcome and very much appreciated. Above all, remember to just have fun, and make some new friends along the way! If you have elected to receive paper Newsletters sent via USPS mail, they were delivered to my postal carrier earlier today, and should arrive in your mailboxes in the next few days. |
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AUGUST 22, 2024 - BOARD OF DIRECTORS VACANCIES
AUGUST 18, 2024 - ANNOUNCEMENT OF 2025-2026 OFFICIAL ELECTION RESULTS
AUGUST 14, 2024 - BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES
With our thanks to Secretary Micheal Tarvin, here are the minutes of the August 4, 2024 BOD Meeting:
August 4, 2024 - Board of Directors Meeting
With our thanks to Secretary Micheal Tarvin, here are the minutes of the August 4, 2024 BOD Meeting:
August 4, 2024 - Board of Directors Meeting
AUGUST 7, 2024 - ANNOUNCEMENT OF 2025 NATIONAL MEETS
The Board of Directors is proud to announce the Cochins International 2025 National Meets:
The Board of Directors is proud to announce the Cochins International 2025 National Meets:
JULY 1, 2024 - NEW MASTER BREEDER MILESTONES
The June 30, 2024 Master Breeder points and Shows Reporting are now posted on our website (See Master Breeders).
On behalf of our Officers and Directors, we are proud to announce and congratulate our newest Milestone recipients:
SILVER CERTIFICATE:
Black Frizzle Bantams: Jake Hendzel
BRONZE CERTIFICATE:
Black Large Fowl: Steve and Rob Dixon
Please join us in congratulating Jake, Steve and Rob on their well-deserved honors!
The June 30, 2024 Master Breeder points and Shows Reporting are now posted on our website (See Master Breeders).
On behalf of our Officers and Directors, we are proud to announce and congratulate our newest Milestone recipients:
SILVER CERTIFICATE:
Black Frizzle Bantams: Jake Hendzel
BRONZE CERTIFICATE:
Black Large Fowl: Steve and Rob Dixon
Please join us in congratulating Jake, Steve and Rob on their well-deserved honors!
MAY 7, 2024 - BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES
With our thanks to Secretary Micheal Tarvin, here are the minutes of the April 28, 2024 BOD Meeting:
April 28, 2024 - Board of Directors Meeting
With our thanks to Secretary Micheal Tarvin, here are the minutes of the April 28, 2024 BOD Meeting:
April 28, 2024 - Board of Directors Meeting
MAY 5, 2024 - IMPORTANT NEWS - JUNIOR COCHIN CASH PROGRAM
At our April 28th Board of Directors meeting, the Board elected to take the following action regarding our Junior Cochin Cash Program:
COCHINS INTERNATIONAL JUNIOR COCHIN CASH PROGRAM
By Rich Barczewski
Cochins International is proud to have a very active Junior Program which is run by Lacy Michall and recently the board increased funding to provide the necessary funds to keep the program running. One issue that has been a problem for the club is the Cochin Cash program that was originally started and supposed to have been based on items donated to the program; however, for various reasons, that has never come to pass as proposed. The cash was awarded; however, donated items were not acquired to make the program go. Because of this, the board decided to stop awarding Cochin Cash as of June 1, 2024. Additionally, individuals who currently have Cochin Cash will be able to spend their Cochin Cash for up to 50 percent of the cost of any items currently in our Cochin Merchandise Store up until May 31, 2025. Individuals redeeming the Cochin Cash will have to pay the shipping cost and 50% of the list price of the items they purchase, but after May 31, 2025, the program will stop.
It should be noted that the Junior program currently awards a personalized jacket to any member who achieves Master Exhibitor Status. They also are awarded Belt Buckles for Top Exhibitor in Bantam and Large fowl based on the number of points accumulated in the program over the course of a year. Additionally, they are also awarded Best of Breed and Reserve of Breed pins for and BB and RB won at the shows.
We regret having to make this decision, but we will continue to look for ways to enhance and grow our Junior Program. Unfortunately, this specific part of the program has not been functioning as designed.
At our April 28th Board of Directors meeting, the Board elected to take the following action regarding our Junior Cochin Cash Program:
COCHINS INTERNATIONAL JUNIOR COCHIN CASH PROGRAM
By Rich Barczewski
Cochins International is proud to have a very active Junior Program which is run by Lacy Michall and recently the board increased funding to provide the necessary funds to keep the program running. One issue that has been a problem for the club is the Cochin Cash program that was originally started and supposed to have been based on items donated to the program; however, for various reasons, that has never come to pass as proposed. The cash was awarded; however, donated items were not acquired to make the program go. Because of this, the board decided to stop awarding Cochin Cash as of June 1, 2024. Additionally, individuals who currently have Cochin Cash will be able to spend their Cochin Cash for up to 50 percent of the cost of any items currently in our Cochin Merchandise Store up until May 31, 2025. Individuals redeeming the Cochin Cash will have to pay the shipping cost and 50% of the list price of the items they purchase, but after May 31, 2025, the program will stop.
It should be noted that the Junior program currently awards a personalized jacket to any member who achieves Master Exhibitor Status. They also are awarded Belt Buckles for Top Exhibitor in Bantam and Large fowl based on the number of points accumulated in the program over the course of a year. Additionally, they are also awarded Best of Breed and Reserve of Breed pins for and BB and RB won at the shows.
We regret having to make this decision, but we will continue to look for ways to enhance and grow our Junior Program. Unfortunately, this specific part of the program has not been functioning as designed.
MAY 1, 2024 - MPORTANT NEWS ABOUT NEWSLETTERS
Dear Valued Cochins International Members,
At our April 28th Board of Directors meeting, we made the difficult decision to begin charging $10.00/year for paper Newsletters sent via USPS mail. This will take effect October 1st, 2024 with all new memberships and renewals. If you have already paid for multiple years, it will not take effect until your next renewal date. If you elect to receive your Newsletter by email, they will continue to be free of charge.
THE (RISING) COST OF DOING (CLUB) BUSINESS
If you’ve been to the grocery store or bought stamps at your post office lately, you will know what I’m about to tell you – the costs to operate this Club and maintain our membership benefits are going up! While we publish our financials in our Newsletters, I doubt many members take the time to read them. I’d like to take a few minutes to better explain the decisions your Directors must make in order to maintain the level of benefits you enjoy – whether it’s the awards at shows, annual exhibitor certificate awards, junior program awards, newsletters, or breeders directories.
First, you must understand our main source of incoming cash – your membership dues! On an annual basis, we average 275 members, 12% of those being Junior members. At our new membership rates effective last year (adults/families $20/yr; juniors $10/yr), this should bring in approximately $5,170/year. Of course this is not an exact number, as many members opt for the multiple year discount, and not everyone renews at the same time every year.
Second is our main cash outlay – your awards! We currently give the Directors the following annual allowances for awards of their choice as follows: Nationals - $800 x 2 Meets = $1,600; Districts - $200 x 8 Meets = $1,600; and $500/year for Junior Program Awards. That totals $3,700 for earmarked allowances, which does not include the additional hundreds we pay for the rosettes at the Nationals, Annual Exhibitor Awards (certificate supplies & postage), Master Breeder Plaques, Junior Lapel Pins, etc.
If you are still following, this leaves us with approximately $1,000 - $1,500 for all other operating expenses, including the Newsletters, which are published 3 times per year. 36% of our membership prefer paper Newsletters – we get it!! Some people just like hard copies; some just don’t check their emails very often. Everyone has their own personal reason, and the last thing we want to do is disenfranchise any member. But this is a cost that we simply must recover.
Right now, we average printing and mailing 100 newsletters per issue; the average issue is 48 pages long (which uses 12 sheets of paper) and requires a 2-ounce stamp. (The January issues are usually bigger and require 3-ounce stamps, due to coverage of all the fall shows.) To avoid any unnecessary mark-ups and overhead charged by out-sourcing to Staples or Office Depot, we print the Newsletters in-house. But we still have printer ink and paper to pay for, along with the postage. To print and mail 100 copies, our current costs are approximate as follows: printer ink - $238, 2-ounce postage - $92, and paper - $17. That totals $347 for 100 copies, or $3.47/copy. With 3 Newsletters per year, that totals $1,041, or $10.42/member/year. Not included in that cost are the miscellaneous expenses of mailing labels and wafer seals.
To that end, at our April 28th Board of Directors meeting, we made the difficult decision to begin charging $10.00/year for paper Newsletters sent via USPS mail. This will take effect October 1st, 2024 with all new memberships and renewals. If you have already paid for multiple years, it will not take effect until your next renewal date. If you elect to receive your Newsletter by email, they will continue to be free of charge.
Another thing I want to discuss is our merchandise sales. Many people ask why we don’t have more merchandise at our club tables. The answer is simple – shipping is expensive! Not just to ship to the show, but then to have any unsold merchandise shipped back. The best thing you can do to help here is to buy your shirts and hoodies in advance, wear them and show your Cochin Pride at shows (I’m told they bring good luck!), and encourage others to do the same!!
In closing, I want to remind you of the many other ways we encourage you to contribute to help us maintain (and hopefully expand!) the quality and quantity of our membership benefits. Donating birds and other items to our auctions and raffles, whether online or at our meets, is an excellent fund-raiser for the Club. Cash sponsorships of specific awards are certainly appreciated. Advertising in our Newsletters and Breeders Directories to help defray printing costs is always welcome. And last but not least, please don’t forget to invite other Cochin fanciers, breeders and exhibitors to join our membership!
Our passion for this fancy binds us, and our commitment to help one another succeed keeps us strong. Thank you for your continued support of Cochins International.
~Gail Carlson, President
Dear Valued Cochins International Members,
At our April 28th Board of Directors meeting, we made the difficult decision to begin charging $10.00/year for paper Newsletters sent via USPS mail. This will take effect October 1st, 2024 with all new memberships and renewals. If you have already paid for multiple years, it will not take effect until your next renewal date. If you elect to receive your Newsletter by email, they will continue to be free of charge.
THE (RISING) COST OF DOING (CLUB) BUSINESS
If you’ve been to the grocery store or bought stamps at your post office lately, you will know what I’m about to tell you – the costs to operate this Club and maintain our membership benefits are going up! While we publish our financials in our Newsletters, I doubt many members take the time to read them. I’d like to take a few minutes to better explain the decisions your Directors must make in order to maintain the level of benefits you enjoy – whether it’s the awards at shows, annual exhibitor certificate awards, junior program awards, newsletters, or breeders directories.
First, you must understand our main source of incoming cash – your membership dues! On an annual basis, we average 275 members, 12% of those being Junior members. At our new membership rates effective last year (adults/families $20/yr; juniors $10/yr), this should bring in approximately $5,170/year. Of course this is not an exact number, as many members opt for the multiple year discount, and not everyone renews at the same time every year.
Second is our main cash outlay – your awards! We currently give the Directors the following annual allowances for awards of their choice as follows: Nationals - $800 x 2 Meets = $1,600; Districts - $200 x 8 Meets = $1,600; and $500/year for Junior Program Awards. That totals $3,700 for earmarked allowances, which does not include the additional hundreds we pay for the rosettes at the Nationals, Annual Exhibitor Awards (certificate supplies & postage), Master Breeder Plaques, Junior Lapel Pins, etc.
If you are still following, this leaves us with approximately $1,000 - $1,500 for all other operating expenses, including the Newsletters, which are published 3 times per year. 36% of our membership prefer paper Newsletters – we get it!! Some people just like hard copies; some just don’t check their emails very often. Everyone has their own personal reason, and the last thing we want to do is disenfranchise any member. But this is a cost that we simply must recover.
Right now, we average printing and mailing 100 newsletters per issue; the average issue is 48 pages long (which uses 12 sheets of paper) and requires a 2-ounce stamp. (The January issues are usually bigger and require 3-ounce stamps, due to coverage of all the fall shows.) To avoid any unnecessary mark-ups and overhead charged by out-sourcing to Staples or Office Depot, we print the Newsletters in-house. But we still have printer ink and paper to pay for, along with the postage. To print and mail 100 copies, our current costs are approximate as follows: printer ink - $238, 2-ounce postage - $92, and paper - $17. That totals $347 for 100 copies, or $3.47/copy. With 3 Newsletters per year, that totals $1,041, or $10.42/member/year. Not included in that cost are the miscellaneous expenses of mailing labels and wafer seals.
To that end, at our April 28th Board of Directors meeting, we made the difficult decision to begin charging $10.00/year for paper Newsletters sent via USPS mail. This will take effect October 1st, 2024 with all new memberships and renewals. If you have already paid for multiple years, it will not take effect until your next renewal date. If you elect to receive your Newsletter by email, they will continue to be free of charge.
Another thing I want to discuss is our merchandise sales. Many people ask why we don’t have more merchandise at our club tables. The answer is simple – shipping is expensive! Not just to ship to the show, but then to have any unsold merchandise shipped back. The best thing you can do to help here is to buy your shirts and hoodies in advance, wear them and show your Cochin Pride at shows (I’m told they bring good luck!), and encourage others to do the same!!
In closing, I want to remind you of the many other ways we encourage you to contribute to help us maintain (and hopefully expand!) the quality and quantity of our membership benefits. Donating birds and other items to our auctions and raffles, whether online or at our meets, is an excellent fund-raiser for the Club. Cash sponsorships of specific awards are certainly appreciated. Advertising in our Newsletters and Breeders Directories to help defray printing costs is always welcome. And last but not least, please don’t forget to invite other Cochin fanciers, breeders and exhibitors to join our membership!
Our passion for this fancy binds us, and our commitment to help one another succeed keeps us strong. Thank you for your continued support of Cochins International.
~Gail Carlson, President
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APRIL 24, 2024 - MAY 1, 2024 NEWSLETTER
The May 1 Newsletter has just been emailed to all members opting to receive theirs by email. For those opting to receive paper copies by USPS mail, they were delivered to the PO this afternoon. We hope you will join us in congratulating and celebrating all our year-end award winners. Thank you to everyone that contributed content to make this another great issue for our members. On behalf of your Officers and Directors, we thank you for your continued support, and wish you successful spring hatches and promising summer grow-outs! |
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APRIL 15, 2024 - NEW STATE REPRESENTATIVES!
Please welcome Adam Feazell of Alabama and Jack Swanson of Georgia as our newest State Reps.
They will be joining Kelly Nienburg of Florida, Kim Breakfield of Mississippi, Darrell Garland of North Carolina, and Jennifer Bryant of Tennesseee in assisting District Director Tonya MacRae in the Southeast District.
Welcome to the Team!!
Please welcome Adam Feazell of Alabama and Jack Swanson of Georgia as our newest State Reps.
They will be joining Kelly Nienburg of Florida, Kim Breakfield of Mississippi, Darrell Garland of North Carolina, and Jennifer Bryant of Tennesseee in assisting District Director Tonya MacRae in the Southeast District.
Welcome to the Team!!
APRIL 1, 2024 - NEW MASTER BREEDER MILESTONES
The March 31, 2024 Master Breeder points and Shows Reporting are now posted on our website. On behalf of our Officers and Directors, we are proud to announce and congratulate our newest
GOLD MASTER BREEDER:
Bruce Auger: Blue Bantam Cochins
The following also reached new Milestones:
BRONZE CERTIFICATES:
Black Bantams: Patricia Ann Dunlap-Vento
Blue Bantams: Linda Blackman
Please join us in congratulating Bruce, Patricia and Linda on their well-deserved honors!
The March 31, 2024 Master Breeder points and Shows Reporting are now posted on our website. On behalf of our Officers and Directors, we are proud to announce and congratulate our newest
GOLD MASTER BREEDER:
Bruce Auger: Blue Bantam Cochins
The following also reached new Milestones:
BRONZE CERTIFICATES:
Black Bantams: Patricia Ann Dunlap-Vento
Blue Bantams: Linda Blackman
Please join us in congratulating Bruce, Patricia and Linda on their well-deserved honors!
APRIL 1, 2024 - 2023 ANNUAL EXHIBITOR AWARDS!
The final Master Breeder Points for 2023 are now posted on our website, along with the 2023 shows that reported results to us.
On behalf of the Officers and Directors, we are super pleased and proud to announce your 2023 Annual Exhibitor Award recipients. Please note that, new this year, in addition to our Overall winners, we are also awarding 1st and 2nd place Honorable Mentions.
Please join us in congratulating:
BANTAMS:
Barred: Scott Adams
Birchen: Jake Henderson
Black: Keith Wagoner
Black Frizzle: Jake Hendzel
Blue: Bruce Auger
Brown Red: Joe Mazur
Buff: Kelly Nienburg
Buff Frizzle: Kelly Nienburg
Columbian: Dan & Theresa Schwandt
Golden Laced: Craig Hansen
Golden Laced Frizzle: Craig Hansen
Lemon Blue: Bill Mackowski
Mottled: Marty Abrahamsen
Mottled Frizzle: Chad & Karen Powell
Partridge: Dan & Theresa Schwandt
Red: Gerald & Barb Church
Self Blue: Morris Payne & Amy Weis
Silver Laced: Craig Hansen
Silver Penciled: Micheal Tarvin
Splash: Bruce Auger
White: Micheal Tarvin
White Frizzle: Kelly Nienburg
OVERALL BANTAM: Micheal Tarvin (310 points)
OVERALL 1st HONORABLE MENTION: Keith Wagoner (230 points)
OVERALL 2nd HONORABLE MENTION: Tonya MacRae (209 points)
LARGE FOWL:
Black: Coomer Farm
Blue: Coomer Farm
Buff (tie): Lawrence Schrage
Buff (tie): Anne Shaffer
Partridge: David & Gwen Driggers
White: Lawrence Schrage
OVERALL LARGE FOWL: Coomer Farm (145 points)
OVERALL 1st HONORABLE MENTION: Lawrence Schrage (65 points)
OVERALL 2nd HONORABLE MENTION: David & Gwen Driggers (27 points)
The final Master Breeder Points for 2023 are now posted on our website, along with the 2023 shows that reported results to us.
On behalf of the Officers and Directors, we are super pleased and proud to announce your 2023 Annual Exhibitor Award recipients. Please note that, new this year, in addition to our Overall winners, we are also awarding 1st and 2nd place Honorable Mentions.
Please join us in congratulating:
BANTAMS:
Barred: Scott Adams
Birchen: Jake Henderson
Black: Keith Wagoner
Black Frizzle: Jake Hendzel
Blue: Bruce Auger
Brown Red: Joe Mazur
Buff: Kelly Nienburg
Buff Frizzle: Kelly Nienburg
Columbian: Dan & Theresa Schwandt
Golden Laced: Craig Hansen
Golden Laced Frizzle: Craig Hansen
Lemon Blue: Bill Mackowski
Mottled: Marty Abrahamsen
Mottled Frizzle: Chad & Karen Powell
Partridge: Dan & Theresa Schwandt
Red: Gerald & Barb Church
Self Blue: Morris Payne & Amy Weis
Silver Laced: Craig Hansen
Silver Penciled: Micheal Tarvin
Splash: Bruce Auger
White: Micheal Tarvin
White Frizzle: Kelly Nienburg
OVERALL BANTAM: Micheal Tarvin (310 points)
OVERALL 1st HONORABLE MENTION: Keith Wagoner (230 points)
OVERALL 2nd HONORABLE MENTION: Tonya MacRae (209 points)
LARGE FOWL:
Black: Coomer Farm
Blue: Coomer Farm
Buff (tie): Lawrence Schrage
Buff (tie): Anne Shaffer
Partridge: David & Gwen Driggers
White: Lawrence Schrage
OVERALL LARGE FOWL: Coomer Farm (145 points)
OVERALL 1st HONORABLE MENTION: Lawrence Schrage (65 points)
OVERALL 2nd HONORABLE MENTION: David & Gwen Driggers (27 points)
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FEBRUARY 27, 2024 - NEW JUNIOR MASTER EXHIBITOR!
I want to send a huge Congratulations to Finley Maupin on achieving his Junior Master Exhibitor Achievement! Finley has worked so hard over the last couple years. He is active in showing his Bantam Cochins, he is starting to show his Large Fowl Cochins and has done amazing in Showmanship. I am so proud of Finley and all his hard work and can not wait to see where he goes from here. ~Lacy Michall, Junior Program Leader |
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JANUARY 10, 2024 - NEW CLUB PAYPAL ADDRESS
We have a new Club PayPal address: [email protected]. It is the same as our old PP address, with the addition of the "l" after int. We will be closing the old PP account soon; please start using the new account now. Thank you!
We have a new Club PayPal address: [email protected]. It is the same as our old PP address, with the addition of the "l" after int. We will be closing the old PP account soon; please start using the new account now. Thank you!
JANUARY 2, 2024 - MASTER BREEDER POINTS UPDATE
The updated Master Breeder Points, and Shows Reporting, as of December 31, 2023, are now posted on the website (page link below). These are the PRELIMINARY Year-end results. We won't finalize the 2023 numbers until March 31st, to allow time for all reports to come in. If you are aware of a show that hasn't reported yet, please contact your District Director.
Master Breeders
The updated Master Breeder Points, and Shows Reporting, as of December 31, 2023, are now posted on the website (page link below). These are the PRELIMINARY Year-end results. We won't finalize the 2023 numbers until March 31st, to allow time for all reports to come in. If you are aware of a show that hasn't reported yet, please contact your District Director.
Master Breeders
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DECEMBER 26, 2023 - RELEASE OF JANUARY 1, 2024 NEWSLETTER!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!! The January 1, 2024 Newsletters have just been emailed to everyone. For those opting to receive paper Newsletters, they were delivered to the Post Office this morning, so please watch for them in your mailbox in the next few days. I can’t think of a better way to celebrate a great fall show season than with our biggest Newsletter ever!! On behalf of your Officers and Directors, we thank you for your continued support and wish you a very successful spring hatch season! |
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DECEMBER 12, 2023 - NEW JUNIOR MASTER EXHIBITOR!
I want to give a huge shout out to Briggs Michall for earning his Junior Master Exhibitor Achievement! Briggs has worked so hard not only showing his Bantam & Large Fowl Cochins but also participating in Showmanship, helping other juniors by giving them birds, breeding & hatching his own cochins, helping out at shows and also completing his YEPA Books. Lets all come together and congratulate Briggs on all his hard work! ~Lacy Michall, Junior Program Leader |
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DECEMBER 7, 2023 - NEW KENTUCKY STATE REPRESENTATIVE!
Please welcome Aaron Decker of Kentucky as our newest State Representative. Aaron joins Amanda Walker of Michigan, Sarah Batz of Ohio, and Jake Hendzel of Wisconsin assisting Director Dan Schwandt in the North Central District. Welcome to the team, Aaron!
Please welcome Aaron Decker of Kentucky as our newest State Representative. Aaron joins Amanda Walker of Michigan, Sarah Batz of Ohio, and Jake Hendzel of Wisconsin assisting Director Dan Schwandt in the North Central District. Welcome to the team, Aaron!
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NOVEMBER 29, 2023 - NEW JUNIOR MASTER EXHIBITOR!
I want to send out a huge Congratulations to Quinn Feazell! She has completed her Junior Master Exhibitor Achievement! Quinn started our Junior program this year and has done absolutely amazing. She has had some big wins exhibiting her Bantam and Large Fowl Cochins. Quinn also has participated in Showmanship, Found a Mentor to help her and has helped out at shows to earn her some Service Points. Let's all come together and Congratulate Quinn on her amazing achievement! Also, lots of praise for her dad Adam Feazell for working so hard on learning how to fill out the show reports and teaching Quinn and always getting me the reports so fast. This achievement is always a Family Affair ~Lacy Michall, Junior Program Leader |
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NOVEMBER 16, 2023 - NEW JUNIOR MASTER EXHIBITOR!
A HUGE Congratulations goes to Claire Skirvin on becoming the newest Junior member to reach her Junior Master Exhibitor Achievement! Claire has worked so hard these last few years to earn this achievement and I am incredibly proud of her. She has earned the 3500 required points in not only exhibiting her Bantam & Large Fowl Cochins but also by participating in Showmanship and by breeding and hatching out her own Cochins. Another amazing thing about Claire is she has earned 2000 points in just Showmanship! That is the most out of any of our Junior Members. Let’s come together and congratulate Claire on all her success in the Junior Program!
~Lacy Michall, Junior Program Leader
A HUGE Congratulations goes to Claire Skirvin on becoming the newest Junior member to reach her Junior Master Exhibitor Achievement! Claire has worked so hard these last few years to earn this achievement and I am incredibly proud of her. She has earned the 3500 required points in not only exhibiting her Bantam & Large Fowl Cochins but also by participating in Showmanship and by breeding and hatching out her own Cochins. Another amazing thing about Claire is she has earned 2000 points in just Showmanship! That is the most out of any of our Junior Members. Let’s come together and congratulate Claire on all her success in the Junior Program!
~Lacy Michall, Junior Program Leader
OCTOBER 29, 2023 - NEW TENNESSEE STATE REPRESENTATIVE!
Please welcome Jennifer Bryant of Tennessee as our newest State Representative. Jennifer joins Ann Ray of Alabama, Jake Henderson of Georgia, Kelly Nienburg of Florida, Kim Breakfield of Mississipi, and Darrell Garland of North Carolina in assisting Director Tonya MacRae in the Southeast District. Welcome Jennifer!!
Please welcome Jennifer Bryant of Tennessee as our newest State Representative. Jennifer joins Ann Ray of Alabama, Jake Henderson of Georgia, Kelly Nienburg of Florida, Kim Breakfield of Mississipi, and Darrell Garland of North Carolina in assisting Director Tonya MacRae in the Southeast District. Welcome Jennifer!!
OCTOBER 10,2023 - BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES
With our thanks to Secretary Micheal Tarvin, here are the minutes of the October 1, 2023 BOD Meeting:
October 1, 2023 - Board of Directors Meeting
With our thanks to Secretary Micheal Tarvin, here are the minutes of the October 1, 2023 BOD Meeting:
October 1, 2023 - Board of Directors Meeting
OCTOBER 1, 2023 - MASTER BREEDER POINTS UPDATE
The updated Master Breeder Points, and Shows Reporting, as of September 30, 2023, are now posted on the website (page link below). If you are aware of a show that hasn't reported yet, please contact your District Director.
Master Breeders
The updated Master Breeder Points, and Shows Reporting, as of September 30, 2023, are now posted on the website (page link below). If you are aware of a show that hasn't reported yet, please contact your District Director.
Master Breeders
SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 - NEW OREGON STATE REPRESENTATIVE!
Please welcome Carole Wyatt of Oregon as our newest State Representative. Carole joins Michelle Villines of California in assisting Director Kathy Ashcroft in the Pacific District. Welcome to the team, Carole!
Please welcome Carole Wyatt of Oregon as our newest State Representative. Carole joins Michelle Villines of California in assisting Director Kathy Ashcroft in the Pacific District. Welcome to the team, Carole!
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 - NEW WISCONSIN STATE REPRESENTATIVE!
Please welcome Jake Hendzel of Wisconsin as our newest State Representative. Jake joins Amanda Walker of Michigan and Sarah Batz of Ohio assisting Director Dan Schwandt in the North Central District. Welcome Jake!
Please welcome Jake Hendzel of Wisconsin as our newest State Representative. Jake joins Amanda Walker of Michigan and Sarah Batz of Ohio assisting Director Dan Schwandt in the North Central District. Welcome Jake!
AUGUST 15, 2023 - NEW NORTH CENTRAL DISTRICT DIRECTOR
The Board of Directors is pleased to announce the selection of Dan Schwandt of Wisconsin to fill the remaining term of the North Central District Director vacancy. Dan is well-known and respected in the showhalls, has been a Cochins International member for many years, and has recently been serving as our Wisconsin State Representative. Please join us in welcoming Dan as our newest BOD team member!
The Board of Directors is pleased to announce the selection of Dan Schwandt of Wisconsin to fill the remaining term of the North Central District Director vacancy. Dan is well-known and respected in the showhalls, has been a Cochins International member for many years, and has recently been serving as our Wisconsin State Representative. Please join us in welcoming Dan as our newest BOD team member!
AUGUST 10, 2023 - NORTH CENTRAL DISTRICT DIRECTOR
Due to unforeseen and unexpected personal circumstances, George Ade has resigned as District Director for the North Central District. We thank George for his work during his short tenure, and wish him only the best.
Per our By-Laws, "the vacancy shall be immediately filled by a majority vote of the remaining members of the Board of Directors to finish out the unexpired term."
If you are interested in serving as North Central District Director, or know of someone the Board should consider, please contact Gail Carlson immediately.
The duties and responsibilities of District Directors are outlined in our By-Laws.
Due to unforeseen and unexpected personal circumstances, George Ade has resigned as District Director for the North Central District. We thank George for his work during his short tenure, and wish him only the best.
Per our By-Laws, "the vacancy shall be immediately filled by a majority vote of the remaining members of the Board of Directors to finish out the unexpired term."
If you are interested in serving as North Central District Director, or know of someone the Board should consider, please contact Gail Carlson immediately.
The duties and responsibilities of District Directors are outlined in our By-Laws.
AUGUST 9,2023 - BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES
With our thanks to Secretary Micheal Tarvin, here are the minutes of the August 6, 2023 BOD Meeting:
August 6, 2023 - Board of Directors Meeting (Regular)
With our thanks to Secretary Micheal Tarvin, here are the minutes of the August 6, 2023 BOD Meeting:
August 6, 2023 - Board of Directors Meeting (Regular)
AUGUST 7, 2023 - ANNOUNCEMENT OF 2024 NATIONAL MEET PLACEMENTS
We want to thank all the host shows that submitted bids for our 2024 National Meets. Bids were submitted representing outstanding shows and venues; our decision was not an easy one. We are happy to announce that, at our Board of Directors meeting August 6th, the following shows were selected to host our 2024 National Meets:
We want to thank all the host shows that submitted bids for our 2024 National Meets. Bids were submitted representing outstanding shows and venues; our decision was not an easy one. We are happy to announce that, at our Board of Directors meeting August 6th, the following shows were selected to host our 2024 National Meets:
JULY 6, 2023 - 2024 NATIONAL MEET BIDS
In one month, on August 6th, the Board of Directors will be selecting the host shows (and their respective locations and dates) for our 2024 East and West National Meets. The East National is being held in the Northeast 1 District, and the West National is being held in the Southwest District. Bids must be received by July 30th, 2023.
The full bids received to date may be viewed on our Meets & Calendar Page (link below). All members are encouraged to review the bids, and forward your opinions on the bidding host shows to your respective District Director.
Meets & Calendar
In one month, on August 6th, the Board of Directors will be selecting the host shows (and their respective locations and dates) for our 2024 East and West National Meets. The East National is being held in the Northeast 1 District, and the West National is being held in the Southwest District. Bids must be received by July 30th, 2023.
The full bids received to date may be viewed on our Meets & Calendar Page (link below). All members are encouraged to review the bids, and forward your opinions on the bidding host shows to your respective District Director.
Meets & Calendar
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JULY 2, 2023 - RESULTS OF SPECIAL AOV ELECTION
Many thanx to Election Commissioner Linda Blackman, and to all members who voted. Please note the new amendment will be effective September 1. We will have new Show Reports available by then. |
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JULY 1, 2023 - MASTER BREEDER POINTS UPDATE
The updated Master Breeder Points, and Shows Reporting, as of June 30, 2023, are now posted on the website (page link below). If you are aware of a show that hasn't reported yet, please contact your District Director.
Master Breeders
The updated Master Breeder Points, and Shows Reporting, as of June 30, 2023, are now posted on the website (page link below). If you are aware of a show that hasn't reported yet, please contact your District Director.
Master Breeders
MAY 2, 2023 - MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTOR MEETINGS
Now that we have a new Secretary and BOD meeting minutes again, we are going to go back to posting them on this website News page. We know some members want them published in the Newsletter, but they are just too long, and would add additional cost to the Newsletter.
Please note - only redactions to minutes would be if personnel issues are discussed.
With many thanks to Secretary Micheal Tarvin for his prompt and comprehensive minutes, these will catch members up-to-date with the 2023 minutes:
January 8, 2023 - Board of Directors Meeting (Regular)
April 16, 2023 - Board of Directors Meeting (Regular)
April 30, 2023 - Board of Directors Meeting (Special)
Now that we have a new Secretary and BOD meeting minutes again, we are going to go back to posting them on this website News page. We know some members want them published in the Newsletter, but they are just too long, and would add additional cost to the Newsletter.
Please note - only redactions to minutes would be if personnel issues are discussed.
With many thanks to Secretary Micheal Tarvin for his prompt and comprehensive minutes, these will catch members up-to-date with the 2023 minutes:
January 8, 2023 - Board of Directors Meeting (Regular)
April 16, 2023 - Board of Directors Meeting (Regular)
April 30, 2023 - Board of Directors Meeting (Special)
MAY 1, 2023 - OFFICIAL NOTICE OF REVISED SPECIAL ELECTION
APRIL 29, 2023 - NEW MISSOURI STATE REP!
Please welcome Anne Shaffer of Missouri as our newest State Representative! Anne joins Micheal Tarvin of Arkansas, Lacy Michall of Colorado, Jason Mayeaux of Louisiana, and Aaron Klecka of Texas in assisting District Director Christie Ross in the Southwest District. Welcome Anne!
Please welcome Anne Shaffer of Missouri as our newest State Representative! Anne joins Micheal Tarvin of Arkansas, Lacy Michall of Colorado, Jason Mayeaux of Louisiana, and Aaron Klecka of Texas in assisting District Director Christie Ross in the Southwest District. Welcome Anne!
APRIL 28, 2023 - NEW TEXAS STATE REP!
Please welcome Aaron Klecka of Texas as our newest State Representative! Aaron joins Micheal Tarvin of Arkansas, Lacy Michall of Colorado, and Jason Mayeaux of Louisiana in assisting District Director Christie Ross in the Southwest District. Welcome Aaron!
Please welcome Aaron Klecka of Texas as our newest State Representative! Aaron joins Micheal Tarvin of Arkansas, Lacy Michall of Colorado, and Jason Mayeaux of Louisiana in assisting District Director Christie Ross in the Southwest District. Welcome Aaron!
APRIL 24, 2023 - OFFICIAL NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION
APRIL 24, 2023 - RELEASE OF MAY 1, 2023 NEWSLETTER
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Spring Greetings!
The May 1st Newsletter has just been sent to all members opting for email delivery. For those opting to have theirs delivered by USPS mail, they were mailed today, and should be delivered to you within the week. On behalf of your Officers and Directors, thank you for your continued support! |
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APRIL 7, 2023 - COCHINS INTERNATIONAL BREEDERS DIRECTORY 2023-2024
Please watch your mail this coming week, as the Breeder Listing Forms were mailed to all current members today.
Your Breeders Directory is published once every two years, and now it’s time to get to work on the 2023-2024 edition. EVERYONE is invited to participate, and encouraged to contribute. The listing in the Breeders Directory is a FREE benefit to all members! There is no better way to get the word out to other members as to who you are, where you are, and the Varieties you raise!
Please watch your mail this coming week, as the Breeder Listing Forms were mailed to all current members today.
Your Breeders Directory is published once every two years, and now it’s time to get to work on the 2023-2024 edition. EVERYONE is invited to participate, and encouraged to contribute. The listing in the Breeders Directory is a FREE benefit to all members! There is no better way to get the word out to other members as to who you are, where you are, and the Varieties you raise!
APRIL 1, 2023 - 2022 ANNUAL EXHIBITOR AWARDS!!
COCHINS INTERNATIONAL
2022 ANNUAL EXHIBITOR AWARDS
The Cochins International Annual Exhibitor Awards were established to recognize and reward, on an annual basis, those members who have earned the most Master Breeder points in their respective (recognized) Variety for the calendar year. Master Breeder points are earned based on the number of Cochins exhibited at shows which host Cochins International meets. Winners are awarded with Certificates documenting their achievements. 32 Certificates are being mailed to 22 different exhibitors.
We want to thank the Judges for your dedication to our Fancy, and for your perspectives in the showhalls. You make us all better breeders and exhibitors.
We also want to thank the Show Secretaries and CI Club members for your time and service in submitting accurate and timely show reports. Your hard work is much appreciated by our members.
Finally, many thanks to Rich Barczewski, our Master Breeder Chair, for your commitment to ensuring the MB points are maintained promptly and recorded correctly.
On behalf of the Officers and Directors of Cochins International, please join us in congratulating our 2022 Annual Exhibitor Award Recipients:
BANTAM:
Barred: Scott Adams
Birchen: Mary & Damien Webb
Black: Micheal Tarvin
Black Frizzle: Jake Hendzel
Blue: Bruce Auger
Blue Frizzle: Kelly Nienburg
Brown Red: Dale Dionne
Buff: Jake Henderson
Buff Frizzle: Kelly Nienburg
Columbian: Craig Hansen
Golden Laced: Craig Hansen
Lemon Blue: Bill Mackowski
Mottled: Donna Smith
Mottled Frizzle: Chad & Karen Powell
Partridge: Annamay Carlson
Red: Annamay Carlson
Self Blue: Morris Payne
Silver Laced: Craig Hansen
Silver Penciled: Micheal Tarvin
Splash: Bruce Auger
Splash Frizzle: Judy Gantt
White: Micheal Tarvin
LARGE FOWL:
Barred: Gerald & Barb Church
Black (tie): Coomer Farm; Michall Family
Black Frizzle: Peggy Turner
Blue: Coomer Farm
Buff: Rick Klehr
Partridge: Darrell Garland
White: Lawrence Schrage
OVERALL BANTAM: Micheal Tarvin
OVERALL LARGE FOWL: Coomer Farm
COCHINS INTERNATIONAL
2022 ANNUAL EXHIBITOR AWARDS
The Cochins International Annual Exhibitor Awards were established to recognize and reward, on an annual basis, those members who have earned the most Master Breeder points in their respective (recognized) Variety for the calendar year. Master Breeder points are earned based on the number of Cochins exhibited at shows which host Cochins International meets. Winners are awarded with Certificates documenting their achievements. 32 Certificates are being mailed to 22 different exhibitors.
We want to thank the Judges for your dedication to our Fancy, and for your perspectives in the showhalls. You make us all better breeders and exhibitors.
We also want to thank the Show Secretaries and CI Club members for your time and service in submitting accurate and timely show reports. Your hard work is much appreciated by our members.
Finally, many thanks to Rich Barczewski, our Master Breeder Chair, for your commitment to ensuring the MB points are maintained promptly and recorded correctly.
On behalf of the Officers and Directors of Cochins International, please join us in congratulating our 2022 Annual Exhibitor Award Recipients:
BANTAM:
Barred: Scott Adams
Birchen: Mary & Damien Webb
Black: Micheal Tarvin
Black Frizzle: Jake Hendzel
Blue: Bruce Auger
Blue Frizzle: Kelly Nienburg
Brown Red: Dale Dionne
Buff: Jake Henderson
Buff Frizzle: Kelly Nienburg
Columbian: Craig Hansen
Golden Laced: Craig Hansen
Lemon Blue: Bill Mackowski
Mottled: Donna Smith
Mottled Frizzle: Chad & Karen Powell
Partridge: Annamay Carlson
Red: Annamay Carlson
Self Blue: Morris Payne
Silver Laced: Craig Hansen
Silver Penciled: Micheal Tarvin
Splash: Bruce Auger
Splash Frizzle: Judy Gantt
White: Micheal Tarvin
LARGE FOWL:
Barred: Gerald & Barb Church
Black (tie): Coomer Farm; Michall Family
Black Frizzle: Peggy Turner
Blue: Coomer Farm
Buff: Rick Klehr
Partridge: Darrell Garland
White: Lawrence Schrage
OVERALL BANTAM: Micheal Tarvin
OVERALL LARGE FOWL: Coomer Farm
MARCH 31, 2023 - NOTICE OF INCREASE IN MEMBERSHIP DUES
In our Club's over 30 years, this is only our 2nd increase in membership dues! In 1992, the dues were initially set at Single - $10, Family - $15, and Junior - $7.50. In 2001, while the Family and Junior dues were unchanged, the Single membership was increased to $15. This dues structure has remained the same since 2001!
To maintain our level of member benefits while meeting the rising costs of postage, printing and supplies, the Board of Directors approved, at our January 8th, 2023 meeting, the following dues structure effective April 1, 2023:
Single/Adult: $20.00/year, or $50.00/3 years
Family: $20.00/year, or $50.00/3 years
Junior: $10.00/year, or $25.00/3 years
In our Club's over 30 years, this is only our 2nd increase in membership dues! In 1992, the dues were initially set at Single - $10, Family - $15, and Junior - $7.50. In 2001, while the Family and Junior dues were unchanged, the Single membership was increased to $15. This dues structure has remained the same since 2001!
To maintain our level of member benefits while meeting the rising costs of postage, printing and supplies, the Board of Directors approved, at our January 8th, 2023 meeting, the following dues structure effective April 1, 2023:
Single/Adult: $20.00/year, or $50.00/3 years
Family: $20.00/year, or $50.00/3 years
Junior: $10.00/year, or $25.00/3 years
MARCH 31, 2023 - MASTER BREEDER POINTS UPDATE
The FINAL 2022 Year-End Master Breeder Points, with shows reported as of March 31, 2023, are now posted on the website (link below), as well as the list of those 2022 shows reported.
Also posted are the 2023 points as of March 31, 2023, along with the list of the 2023 shows that have reported to date.
If you are aware of a show that hasn't reported yet, please contact your District Director as soon as possible.
Master Breeders
The FINAL 2022 Year-End Master Breeder Points, with shows reported as of March 31, 2023, are now posted on the website (link below), as well as the list of those 2022 shows reported.
Also posted are the 2023 points as of March 31, 2023, along with the list of the 2023 shows that have reported to date.
If you are aware of a show that hasn't reported yet, please contact your District Director as soon as possible.
Master Breeders
FEBRUARY 8, 2023 - NEW FLORIDA STATE REP!
Please welcome Kelly Nienburg of Florida as our newest State Representative! Kelly joins Ann Ray of Alabama, Jake Henderson of Georgia, Kim Breakfield of Mississippi, and Darrell Garland of North Carolina in assisting District Director Tonya MacRae in the Southeast District. Welcome Kelly!
Please welcome Kelly Nienburg of Florida as our newest State Representative! Kelly joins Ann Ray of Alabama, Jake Henderson of Georgia, Kim Breakfield of Mississippi, and Darrell Garland of North Carolina in assisting District Director Tonya MacRae in the Southeast District. Welcome Kelly!
FEBRUARY 1, 2023 - MASTER BREEDER POINTS UPDATE
This is the last call for 2022 Show Reports! The Preliminary 2022 Year-End Master Breeder Points, with shows reported as of January 31, 2023, are now posted on the website (link below), as well as the list of those 2022 shows reported.
Also posted are the points as of January 31, 2023, along with the list of the 2023 shows that have reported to date.
If you are aware of a show that hasn't reported yet, please contact your District Director as soon as possible.
Master Breeders
This is the last call for 2022 Show Reports! The Preliminary 2022 Year-End Master Breeder Points, with shows reported as of January 31, 2023, are now posted on the website (link below), as well as the list of those 2022 shows reported.
Also posted are the points as of January 31, 2023, along with the list of the 2023 shows that have reported to date.
If you are aware of a show that hasn't reported yet, please contact your District Director as soon as possible.
Master Breeders
JANUARY 31, 2023 - MORE TEAM BUILDING!
Please join us in welcoming Craig Hansen of Iowa as our newest State Representative! He will join Rick Klehr of Minnesosta, Scott Adams of Nebraska, and Ken Splett of South Dakota in assisting District Director Ashley Foutch in the West Central District. Welcome Back Craig!
Please join us in welcoming Craig Hansen of Iowa as our newest State Representative! He will join Rick Klehr of Minnesosta, Scott Adams of Nebraska, and Ken Splett of South Dakota in assisting District Director Ashley Foutch in the West Central District. Welcome Back Craig!
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JANUARY 16, 2023 - 2024 NATIONAL MEET BIDS
We are now accepting bids from host shows for our 2024 National Meets. Bid sheets can be found here: FORMS - Quick Access |
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JANUARY 12, 2023 - WE CONTINUE TO GROW!
Please join us in welcoming Adrianne Francey of New York and Lisa Podgwaite of Vermont as our newest State Representatives! They will join Bill Mackowski of Maine and Donna Lamb of Massachusetts in assisting Director Lisa Reardon in the Northeast 1 District.
Please contact your District Director if you are interested in voluntering and serving as a State Rep.
Read about our State Representative Program here.
Please join us in welcoming Adrianne Francey of New York and Lisa Podgwaite of Vermont as our newest State Representatives! They will join Bill Mackowski of Maine and Donna Lamb of Massachusetts in assisting Director Lisa Reardon in the Northeast 1 District.
Please contact your District Director if you are interested in voluntering and serving as a State Rep.
Read about our State Representative Program here.
JANUARY 6, 2023 - TEAMS ARE BEING BUILT!!
Please join us in welcoming Sarah Batz of Ohio and Dan Schwandt of Wisconsin as our newest State Representatives! They will join Amanda Walker of Michigan in assisting Director George Ade in the North Central District. Glad to have you with us!!
Please contact your District Director if you are interested in voluntering and serving as a State Rep.
Read about our State Representative Program here.
Please join us in welcoming Sarah Batz of Ohio and Dan Schwandt of Wisconsin as our newest State Representatives! They will join Amanda Walker of Michigan in assisting Director George Ade in the North Central District. Glad to have you with us!!
Please contact your District Director if you are interested in voluntering and serving as a State Rep.
Read about our State Representative Program here.
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JANUARY 3, 2023 - 2022 SOUTHEAST DISTRICT MEET UPDATE
Here we go!! We are starting off 2023 with the re-scheduled 2022 Southeast District Meet!! |
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JANUARY 1, 2023 - NEW DISTRICT DIRECTOR APPOINTMENTS
By email vote held earlier today, and in accordance with our By-Laws, the remaining members of the Board of Directors voted unanimoulsy to make the following appointments to fill Director vacancies for the term January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024:
Southeast District Director: Tonya MacRae / Alabama
West Central District Director: Ashley Foutch / Nebraska
Northeast 1 District Director: Lisa Reardon / New York
**North Central District Director: George Ade / Ohio
**Sarah Balle emailed her resignation to her (newly elected) position on December 26th.
Please join us in congratulating the new Directors! We look forward to serving with them.
By email vote held earlier today, and in accordance with our By-Laws, the remaining members of the Board of Directors voted unanimoulsy to make the following appointments to fill Director vacancies for the term January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024:
Southeast District Director: Tonya MacRae / Alabama
West Central District Director: Ashley Foutch / Nebraska
Northeast 1 District Director: Lisa Reardon / New York
**North Central District Director: George Ade / Ohio
**Sarah Balle emailed her resignation to her (newly elected) position on December 26th.
Please join us in congratulating the new Directors! We look forward to serving with them.
DECEMBER 26, 2022 - RELEASE OF JANUARY 1, 2023 NEWSLETTER
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Holiday Greetings!
The January 1st Newsletter has just been sent to all members opting for email delivery. For those opting to have theirs delivered by USPS mail, they will be mailed on Tuesday when the Post Office re-opens after the holiday. On behalf of your Officers and Directors, we wish you and your family all the blessing of this joyous season, and a happy and healthy New Year! |
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DECEMBER 16, 2022 - MASTER BREEDER POINTS UPDATE
The updated Master Breeder Points, and Shows Reporting, as of December 15, 2022, are now posted on the website (page link below). If you are aware of a show that hasn't reported yet, please contact your District Director.
Master Breeders
The updated Master Breeder Points, and Shows Reporting, as of December 15, 2022, are now posted on the website (page link below). If you are aware of a show that hasn't reported yet, please contact your District Director.
Master Breeders
DECEMBER 3, 2022 - !! A VERY, VERY SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT !!
The 12-year drought is over!! We are so very happy and proud to announce that we have a new Large Fowl Master Breeder!! Our new Master is only the 2nd to achieve this status with Large Fowl Blacks, the 3rd Master Breeder of all Large Fowl varieties, and our 28th overall Master Breeder.
He has also won numerous Annual Exhibitor Awards:
2016 – Large Fowl Blacks
2016 – Overall Large Fowl
2017 – Large Fowl Blacks
2017 – Large Fowl Buffs (tied)
2021 – Large Fowl Buffs (tied)
He has been serving as our West Central District Director for the past three years, and although he is stepping down from this position at the end of the year, we are glad to say he will be staying on as our Minnesota State Rep.
Please join us in congratulating: MASTER BREEDER RICK KLEHR.
The 12-year drought is over!! We are so very happy and proud to announce that we have a new Large Fowl Master Breeder!! Our new Master is only the 2nd to achieve this status with Large Fowl Blacks, the 3rd Master Breeder of all Large Fowl varieties, and our 28th overall Master Breeder.
He has also won numerous Annual Exhibitor Awards:
2016 – Large Fowl Blacks
2016 – Overall Large Fowl
2017 – Large Fowl Blacks
2017 – Large Fowl Buffs (tied)
2021 – Large Fowl Buffs (tied)
He has been serving as our West Central District Director for the past three years, and although he is stepping down from this position at the end of the year, we are glad to say he will be staying on as our Minnesota State Rep.
Please join us in congratulating: MASTER BREEDER RICK KLEHR.
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NOVEMBER 2, 2022 - OFFICIAL ELECTION RESULTS FOR 2023-2024 OFFICERS, DIRECTORS & REFERENDUM:
There was a total of 268 ballots mailed to current members, which included 54 ballots to the North Central District and 13 ballots to the Canada District. There were only 106 ballots returned to be counted.
Many thanks to Election Commissioner Linda Blackman for receiving, counting and verifying the ballots and vote counts.
Special thanks to Stephanie Coomer, Michael Sayre, George Ade and Billy Delong for your commitment to our Club.
The following are the official results:
President:
Gail Carlson: 74
Stephanie Coomer: 31
Vice-President:
Richard Barczewski: 61
Michael Sayre: 44
North Central District Director:
Sarah Balle: 13
George Ade: 8
Canada District Director:
Michael Becker: 3
Billy DeLong: 2
Officers & Directors Elected Running Unopposed:
Treasurer: Jamie Matts
Secretary: Micheal Tarvin
Southwest District Director: Christie Ross
Pacific District Director: Kathy Ashcroft
Constitution Referendum / Wording of Overall Placements
(Must pass by 2/3 (66.7%) to amend constitution):
Yes: 60 (60.6%)
No: 39 (39.4%)
Straw Poll Results / National Meets:
Two Nationals/year, East & West, rotated among Districts: 56
One National/year, centrally located: 6
One National/year, rotated among Districts: 4
One National/year, rotated between East & West: 6
One National/year, add Two Regionals East & West: 18
One National/year, follow APA or ABA Nationals: 7
One National and One Semi-Annual/year: 3
Other: 3
There was a total of 268 ballots mailed to current members, which included 54 ballots to the North Central District and 13 ballots to the Canada District. There were only 106 ballots returned to be counted.
Many thanks to Election Commissioner Linda Blackman for receiving, counting and verifying the ballots and vote counts.
Special thanks to Stephanie Coomer, Michael Sayre, George Ade and Billy Delong for your commitment to our Club.
The following are the official results:
President:
Gail Carlson: 74
Stephanie Coomer: 31
Vice-President:
Richard Barczewski: 61
Michael Sayre: 44
North Central District Director:
Sarah Balle: 13
George Ade: 8
Canada District Director:
Michael Becker: 3
Billy DeLong: 2
Officers & Directors Elected Running Unopposed:
Treasurer: Jamie Matts
Secretary: Micheal Tarvin
Southwest District Director: Christie Ross
Pacific District Director: Kathy Ashcroft
Constitution Referendum / Wording of Overall Placements
(Must pass by 2/3 (66.7%) to amend constitution):
Yes: 60 (60.6%)
No: 39 (39.4%)
Straw Poll Results / National Meets:
Two Nationals/year, East & West, rotated among Districts: 56
One National/year, centrally located: 6
One National/year, rotated among Districts: 4
One National/year, rotated between East & West: 6
One National/year, add Two Regionals East & West: 18
One National/year, follow APA or ABA Nationals: 7
One National and One Semi-Annual/year: 3
Other: 3
NOVEMBER 1, 2022 - NEWSLETTER ARCHIVES!!
With many thanks to Bob Hawes and Donna Lamb, we are happy to announce we have begun collecting and archiving the old issues of our Club Newsletter. They are packed with our Club history from the very beginning in 1992. The dozens of articles from the masters of our breed cover everything from show results to breeding to varieties to health maintenance. So far we have uploaded 46 issues, from 1992 thru 2010.
You can read them on our Newsletter Page here: NEWSLETTERS
With many thanks to Bob Hawes and Donna Lamb, we are happy to announce we have begun collecting and archiving the old issues of our Club Newsletter. They are packed with our Club history from the very beginning in 1992. The dozens of articles from the masters of our breed cover everything from show results to breeding to varieties to health maintenance. So far we have uploaded 46 issues, from 1992 thru 2010.
You can read them on our Newsletter Page here: NEWSLETTERS
OCTOBER 18, 2022 - EASTERN NATIONAL MEET NEWS!
Calling all members of CochiNation to gather in Kentucky next month for a great Eastern National Meet!!
Calling all members of CochiNation to gather in Kentucky next month for a great Eastern National Meet!!
OCTOBER 1, 2022 - MASTER BREEDER POINTS UPDATE
The updated Master Breeder Points, and Shows Reporting, as of September 30, 2022, are now posted on the website (page link below). If you are aware of a show that hasn't reported yet, please contact your District Director.
Master Breeders
The updated Master Breeder Points, and Shows Reporting, as of September 30, 2022, are now posted on the website (page link below). If you are aware of a show that hasn't reported yet, please contact your District Director.
Master Breeders
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 - SOUTHWEST DISTRICT MEET NEWS!
The Southwest District Meet returns to the always popular Sedalia show this year!
The Southwest District Meet returns to the always popular Sedalia show this year!
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 - WESTERN NATIONAL MEET NEWS!!
We are thrilled to have Utah hosting our Western National this year!!
We are thrilled to have Utah hosting our Western National this year!!
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 - NORTH CENTRAL DISTRICT MEET!
Another great show in our fall line-up of District Meets!!
Another great show in our fall line-up of District Meets!!
AUGUST 30, 2022 - WEST CENTRAL DISTRICT MEET!
Please mark your calendars for our West Central District Meet!!
Please mark your calendars for our West Central District Meet!!
AUGUST 25, 2022 - SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 NEWSLETTER - SPECIAL ELECTION ISSUE!!
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The September 1st Newsletter has just been emailed to all members requesting email delivery. For those that have their Newsletters delivered by US Mail, they have been delivered to the PO today. We urge you to read the election section, study the candidates and referendum, and remember to vote this fall when your ballot arrives in the mail. Your vote and voice matters!!
On behalf of your Officers and Directors, we wish you a fantastic fall show season!! Travel safe, make new friends, and take home some great new memories! |
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AUGUST 23, 2022 - NORTHEAST 1 DISTRICT MEET
Entries must be postmarked by this Friday, August 26th! |
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AUGUST 16, 2022 - ANNOUNCEMENT OF 2023 NATIONAL MEETS
The Board of Directors is happy to announce our 2023 National Meets:
The Board of Directors is happy to announce our 2023 National Meets:
AUGUST 16, 2022 - FALL ELECTION BALLOT ITEMS
The August 15th deadline has now passed, and these are the names of all declared candidates. Only contested positions will appear on the ballot. The Board of Directors is also proposing an amendment to the Constitution – the text of the referendum is below. Please watch for the Special Election Section in the September 1 Newsletter.
Officers:
PRESIDENT: Gail Carlson, Stephanie Coomer
VICE PRESIDENT: Richard Barczewski, Michael Sayre
SECRETARY: Micheal Tarvin
TREASURER: Jamie Matts
District Directors:
NORTHEAST 1: No Candidates*
NORTHEAST 2: No Candidates*
NORTH CENTRAL: George Ade, Sarah Balle
SOUTHWEST: Christie Ross
WEST CENTRAL: No Candidates*
SOUTHEAST: No Candidates*
PACIFIC: Kathy Ashcroft, Kade Esplin
CANADA: Michael Becker, Billy DeLong
INTERNATIONAL: No Candidates*
*Vacancies will be filled by the new Board of Directors.
Constitution Referendum:
CONSTITUTION REFERENDUM
ARTICLE VII. MASTER BREEDER AND MERIT AWARD
Regarding Overall Placements and Points:
Current Text:
One point is earned for every five Cochins exhibited for Overall Champion (LF and Bantams).
There must be at least five Large Fowl and five Bantam Cochins in competition.
Proposal: Change (above) text to:
Overall placements (Champion and Reserve) for both Open and Junior Classes are required placements at National and District Meets, where Bantams and Large Fowl compete against each other. Points will be awarded for the Open Class Overall placements only at National and District Meets, and only when there are at least five (5) Bantam and five (5) Large Fowl in competition, and one point will then be earned for every five (5) Cochins exhibited.
The August 15th deadline has now passed, and these are the names of all declared candidates. Only contested positions will appear on the ballot. The Board of Directors is also proposing an amendment to the Constitution – the text of the referendum is below. Please watch for the Special Election Section in the September 1 Newsletter.
Officers:
PRESIDENT: Gail Carlson, Stephanie Coomer
VICE PRESIDENT: Richard Barczewski, Michael Sayre
SECRETARY: Micheal Tarvin
TREASURER: Jamie Matts
District Directors:
NORTHEAST 1: No Candidates*
NORTHEAST 2: No Candidates*
NORTH CENTRAL: George Ade, Sarah Balle
SOUTHWEST: Christie Ross
WEST CENTRAL: No Candidates*
SOUTHEAST: No Candidates*
PACIFIC: Kathy Ashcroft, Kade Esplin
CANADA: Michael Becker, Billy DeLong
INTERNATIONAL: No Candidates*
*Vacancies will be filled by the new Board of Directors.
Constitution Referendum:
CONSTITUTION REFERENDUM
ARTICLE VII. MASTER BREEDER AND MERIT AWARD
Regarding Overall Placements and Points:
Current Text:
One point is earned for every five Cochins exhibited for Overall Champion (LF and Bantams).
There must be at least five Large Fowl and five Bantam Cochins in competition.
Proposal: Change (above) text to:
Overall placements (Champion and Reserve) for both Open and Junior Classes are required placements at National and District Meets, where Bantams and Large Fowl compete against each other. Points will be awarded for the Open Class Overall placements only at National and District Meets, and only when there are at least five (5) Bantam and five (5) Large Fowl in competition, and one point will then be earned for every five (5) Cochins exhibited.
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JULY 1, 2022 - FALL ELECTION REMINDER!
Just a reminder that the terms for ALL Officers and ALL Directors terms expire at the end of this year. If you want to run for a position, you MUST submit a Letter of Intent by August 15th, which will be published in the September 1st Newsletter. I would also encourage you to post your Letter of Intent on the CI Members Only FB page. If you are not running for re-election, I urge you to post this publicly as soon as possible, so that other members can weigh their options. Letters in Support of Candidates are also welcome! They must be submitted by August 15th, and will be published in September 1 Newsletter. Ballots will be sent by USPS mail to all members October 1, 2022, and must be returned by USPS mail and received by October 31, 2022. Qualifications, Eligibility & Duties of all candidates and positions can be found in the CI By-Laws. |
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JUNE 30, 2022 - MASTER BREEDER POINTS UPDATE
The updated Master Breeder Points, and Shows Reporting, as of June 30, 2022, are now posted on the website (page link below). If you are aware of a show that hasn't reported yet, please contact your District Director.
Master Breeders
The updated Master Breeder Points, and Shows Reporting, as of June 30, 2022, are now posted on the website (page link below). If you are aware of a show that hasn't reported yet, please contact your District Director.
Master Breeders
JUNE 10, 2022 - NEW STATE REPRESENTATIVE FOR OHIO
Please join us in welcoming George Ade of Ohio as our newest State Representative. He will be assisting Stephanie Coomer in the North Central District.
Please join us in welcoming George Ade of Ohio as our newest State Representative. He will be assisting Stephanie Coomer in the North Central District.
MAY 18, 2022 - NEW STATE REPRESENTATIVE FOR INDIANA
Please join us in welcoming Sarah Balle of Indiana as our newest State Representative. She will be assisting Stephanie Coomer in the North Central District.
We want to thank Alinza Deuser for her time as Indiana State Rep, as she stepped down last month to focus on her family.
Please join us in welcoming Sarah Balle of Indiana as our newest State Representative. She will be assisting Stephanie Coomer in the North Central District.
We want to thank Alinza Deuser for her time as Indiana State Rep, as she stepped down last month to focus on her family.
APRIL 27, 2022 - NORTH CENTRAL DISTRICT MEET!
This is a 2-day show - the 1st show on Saturday is our District Meet; the 2nd show on Sunday is a Special Meet.
This is a 2-day show - the 1st show on Saturday is our District Meet; the 2nd show on Sunday is a Special Meet.
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APRIL 25, 2022 - MAY 1, 2022 NEWSLETTER
Happy Spring! The May 1st Newsletter has just been emailed to all members requesting email delivery. For those that have their Newsletters delivered by US Mail, they have been delivered to the PO today. We have many important announcements to share, as well as some great articles we hope will be informative and beneficial. On behalf of your Officers and Directors, we wish you and your family the blessings and promise of Spring’s new beginnings. |
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APRIL 2, 2022 - 2021 ANNUAL EXHIBITOR AWARDS!!
First awarded in 2016, the Cochins International Annual Exhibitor Awards were established to recognize and reward, on an annual basis, those members who have earned the most Master Breeder points in their respective (recognized) Variety for the calendar year. Master Breeder points are earned based on the number of Cochins exhibited at shows which host Cochins International meets. Winners are awarded with Certificates documenting their achievements. For 2021, we are awarding 35 certificates to 26 different members. Please join us in congratulating our
2021 Annual Exhibitor Award Recipients:
BANTAMS:
Barred (tie): Scott Adams (NE) and Warner's Bantams (MO)
Birchen: George Ade (OH)
Black: Micheal Tarvin (AR)
Black Frizzle: Kelly Nienburg (FL)
Black Tailed Red: Gerald & Barb Church (NE)
Blue: Bright Family (GA)
Blue Frizzle: Kelly Nienburg (FL)
Brown Red: Dale Dionne (IL)
Buff: Jake Henderson (GA)
Columbian: Craig Hansen (IA)
Lemon Blue: Bill Mackowski (ME)
Mottled: Matt McCammon (IN)
Mottled Frizzle: Donna Smith (GA)
Partridge: Annamay Carlson (MO)
Red: Richard Andree (MN)
Self Blue: Morris Payne (MO)
Silver Laced: Craig Hansen (IA)
Silver Penciled: Micheal Tarvin (AR)
Splash: Jodi & Teri Frye (TN)
Splash Frizzle: Judy Gantt (NC)
White: M & M Exhibition Poultry (OH)
White Frizzle: Judy Gantt (NC)
OVERALL BANTAM: MICHEAL TARVIN (AR)
LARGE FOWL:
Barred: Gerald & Barb Church (NE)
Black: Michall Family (CO)
Black Frizzle: Peggy Turner (SC)
Blue (tie): Coomer Farm (IN) and Heidi Hylkema (OR)
Blue Frizzle: Darrell Garland (NC)
Buff (tie): Rick Klehr (MN) and Larry Schrage (NE)
Partridge: Larry Schrage (NE)
White: Larry Schrage (NE)
OVERALL LARGE FOWL: MICHALL FAMILY (CO)
First awarded in 2016, the Cochins International Annual Exhibitor Awards were established to recognize and reward, on an annual basis, those members who have earned the most Master Breeder points in their respective (recognized) Variety for the calendar year. Master Breeder points are earned based on the number of Cochins exhibited at shows which host Cochins International meets. Winners are awarded with Certificates documenting their achievements. For 2021, we are awarding 35 certificates to 26 different members. Please join us in congratulating our
2021 Annual Exhibitor Award Recipients:
BANTAMS:
Barred (tie): Scott Adams (NE) and Warner's Bantams (MO)
Birchen: George Ade (OH)
Black: Micheal Tarvin (AR)
Black Frizzle: Kelly Nienburg (FL)
Black Tailed Red: Gerald & Barb Church (NE)
Blue: Bright Family (GA)
Blue Frizzle: Kelly Nienburg (FL)
Brown Red: Dale Dionne (IL)
Buff: Jake Henderson (GA)
Columbian: Craig Hansen (IA)
Lemon Blue: Bill Mackowski (ME)
Mottled: Matt McCammon (IN)
Mottled Frizzle: Donna Smith (GA)
Partridge: Annamay Carlson (MO)
Red: Richard Andree (MN)
Self Blue: Morris Payne (MO)
Silver Laced: Craig Hansen (IA)
Silver Penciled: Micheal Tarvin (AR)
Splash: Jodi & Teri Frye (TN)
Splash Frizzle: Judy Gantt (NC)
White: M & M Exhibition Poultry (OH)
White Frizzle: Judy Gantt (NC)
OVERALL BANTAM: MICHEAL TARVIN (AR)
LARGE FOWL:
Barred: Gerald & Barb Church (NE)
Black: Michall Family (CO)
Black Frizzle: Peggy Turner (SC)
Blue (tie): Coomer Farm (IN) and Heidi Hylkema (OR)
Blue Frizzle: Darrell Garland (NC)
Buff (tie): Rick Klehr (MN) and Larry Schrage (NE)
Partridge: Larry Schrage (NE)
White: Larry Schrage (NE)
OVERALL LARGE FOWL: MICHALL FAMILY (CO)
March 23, 2022 - PACIFIC DISTRICT MEET!!
MARCH 3, 2022 - MASTER BREEDER POINTS UPDATE
The updated 2022 Master Breeder Points, and Shows Reporting, as of March 2, 2022, are now posted on the website (page link below). If you know of a show that has not yet reported to us, or know of any report discrepancies, please contact your District Director immediately.
Master Breeders
The updated 2022 Master Breeder Points, and Shows Reporting, as of March 2, 2022, are now posted on the website (page link below). If you know of a show that has not yet reported to us, or know of any report discrepancies, please contact your District Director immediately.
Master Breeders
MARCH 2, 2022 - MASTER BREEDER POINTS UPDATE
The updated 2021 Master Breeder Points, and Shows Reporting, as of March 2, 2022, are now posted on the website (page link below). Please know that these are the Preliminary Year-end numbers for 2021 - we will not close out the year until March 31st. You will not lose any points for 2021 shows reported after that date, but they will be added to your 2022 accumulated points. If you know of a show that has not yet reported to us, or know of any report discrepancies, please contact your District Director immediately.
Master Breeders
The updated 2021 Master Breeder Points, and Shows Reporting, as of March 2, 2022, are now posted on the website (page link below). Please know that these are the Preliminary Year-end numbers for 2021 - we will not close out the year until March 31st. You will not lose any points for 2021 shows reported after that date, but they will be added to your 2022 accumulated points. If you know of a show that has not yet reported to us, or know of any report discrepancies, please contact your District Director immediately.
Master Breeders
FEBRUARY 26, 2022 - ANNOUNCEMENT OF 2022 CANADA DISTRICT MEET
The 2022 Canada District Meet will be hosted by the Fraser Valley Poultry Fanciers Association November 18-20, 2022, in Abbotsford, British Columbia. This should be a great meet, as the FVPFA is also hosting the 2022 APA Canadian National. More details will follow. Please contact District Director Mike Becker to volunteer!!
The 2022 Canada District Meet will be hosted by the Fraser Valley Poultry Fanciers Association November 18-20, 2022, in Abbotsford, British Columbia. This should be a great meet, as the FVPFA is also hosting the 2022 APA Canadian National. More details will follow. Please contact District Director Mike Becker to volunteer!!
FEBRUARY 6, 2022 - ANNOUNCEMENT OF NEW CANADA DISTRICT DIRECTOR
The Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Becker of Ontario as our new Canada District Director. Michael will be filling the vacancy left by the resignation of Roxanne Daley and will complete her term, which expires December 31, 2022. We look forward to working with Michael, and hope you will join us in welcoming him to the Board.
The Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Becker of Ontario as our new Canada District Director. Michael will be filling the vacancy left by the resignation of Roxanne Daley and will complete her term, which expires December 31, 2022. We look forward to working with Michael, and hope you will join us in welcoming him to the Board.
JANUARY 23, 2022 - NEW STATE REPRESENTATIVE FOR GEORGIA
Please welcome Jake Henderson of Georgia as our newest State Representative. He will be assisting Ivy Young in the Southeast District.
Please welcome Jake Henderson of Georgia as our newest State Representative. He will be assisting Ivy Young in the Southeast District.
JANUARY 16, 2022 - BIDS NEEDED FOR 2023 EASTERN & WESTERN NATIONALS
JANUARY 11, 2022 - DISTRICT DIRECTOR VACANCY - CANADA
Sadly, we must report that Roxanne Daley has resigned as our Canada District Director to allow more needed time for her family.
On behalf of the Officers, Directors, and especially our Canadian members, I want to thank Roxanne so very much for her dedication, service and contributions to Cochins International these past few years.
Roxanne's term expires at the end of 2022, and the Board will be appointing a replacement to complete the remainder of the term.
If you are interested in the positiion please send me an email as soon as possible.
Sadly, we must report that Roxanne Daley has resigned as our Canada District Director to allow more needed time for her family.
On behalf of the Officers, Directors, and especially our Canadian members, I want to thank Roxanne so very much for her dedication, service and contributions to Cochins International these past few years.
Roxanne's term expires at the end of 2022, and the Board will be appointing a replacement to complete the remainder of the term.
If you are interested in the positiion please send me an email as soon as possible.
DECEMBER 31, 2021 - MASTER BREEDER POINTS UPDATE
The updated Master Breeder Points, and Shows Reporting, as of December 31, 2021, are now posted on the website (page link below). Please know that these are not the final numbers for 2021 - we allow for a 90-day grace period for 2021 reports to be received.
Master Breeders
The updated Master Breeder Points, and Shows Reporting, as of December 31, 2021, are now posted on the website (page link below). Please know that these are not the final numbers for 2021 - we allow for a 90-day grace period for 2021 reports to be received.
Master Breeders
JANUARY 1, 2022 - HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
All the blessing of the New Year to Everyone!! As we leave 2021 behind us, we want to give you the below accounting of our Cash and Inventory on Hand at Year-End December 31, 2021:
(Click on any image to enlarge.)
All the blessing of the New Year to Everyone!! As we leave 2021 behind us, we want to give you the below accounting of our Cash and Inventory on Hand at Year-End December 31, 2021:
(Click on any image to enlarge.)
DECEMBER 23, 2021 - JANUARY 1, 2022 NEWSLETTER
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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! The January 1 Newsletters are now being emailed to you. If you elected to have yours sent via USPS, they were delivered to the PO this morning - so watch for them later this week or next. On behalf of your Officers and Directors, we wish you and your family all the blessing of this joyous season, and a happy and healthy New Year! |
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DECEMBER 12, 2021 - APPOINTMENTS TO OPEN VACANCIES
The Board of Directors met tonight, and we are very pleased and proud to make the following announcement regarding filling the vacancies created with Ross Treffert's resignation:
North Central District Director: Stephanie Coomer (Indiana)
Junior Program Chair: Lacy Michall (Colorado)
We want to thank everyone who placed their name in consideration. Please join us in congratulating Stephanie and Lacy and welcoming them to their new positions.
The Board of Directors met tonight, and we are very pleased and proud to make the following announcement regarding filling the vacancies created with Ross Treffert's resignation:
North Central District Director: Stephanie Coomer (Indiana)
Junior Program Chair: Lacy Michall (Colorado)
We want to thank everyone who placed their name in consideration. Please join us in congratulating Stephanie and Lacy and welcoming them to their new positions.
DECEMBER 2, 2021 - ANNOUNCEMENT OF RESIGNATION & OPEN VACANCIES
We received notice this morning from Ross Treffert that he is stepping down in January as our North Central District Director, and also as our Junior Program Chair. Ross has served in both positions for the past three years, and we are going to miss his enthusiasm and dedication. He has always brought a smart perspective to the Board of Directors, and is responsible for creating our popular Junior Cochin Cash program. He did an excellent job of making sure Cochins International was well represented at meets throughout his District, and that our members’ hard work was always appreciated and well rewarded at the meets.
Please join us in thanking Ross for his years of service, and wishing him all the best in his future endeavors.
In accordance with our By-Laws, the remainder of his term (thru December, 2022) will be filled by a majority vote of the Board of Directors. If you are interested in either the North Central District Director position, or the Junior Program Chair position, please email your intent to Gail at [email protected] as soon as possible for consideration by the Board of Directors. We are hoping to have the positions filled by the first of the year. The qualifications and responsibilities of both positions can be found in the Club By-Laws.
We received notice this morning from Ross Treffert that he is stepping down in January as our North Central District Director, and also as our Junior Program Chair. Ross has served in both positions for the past three years, and we are going to miss his enthusiasm and dedication. He has always brought a smart perspective to the Board of Directors, and is responsible for creating our popular Junior Cochin Cash program. He did an excellent job of making sure Cochins International was well represented at meets throughout his District, and that our members’ hard work was always appreciated and well rewarded at the meets.
Please join us in thanking Ross for his years of service, and wishing him all the best in his future endeavors.
In accordance with our By-Laws, the remainder of his term (thru December, 2022) will be filled by a majority vote of the Board of Directors. If you are interested in either the North Central District Director position, or the Junior Program Chair position, please email your intent to Gail at [email protected] as soon as possible for consideration by the Board of Directors. We are hoping to have the positions filled by the first of the year. The qualifications and responsibilities of both positions can be found in the Club By-Laws.
NOVEMBER 20, 2021 - NEW STATE REPRESENTATIVE FOR COLORADO
Please welcome Lacy Michall as our newest State Representative. From Colorado, she will be assisting in the Southwest District.
Please welcome Lacy Michall as our newest State Representative. From Colorado, she will be assisting in the Southwest District.
NOVEMBER 1, 2021 - MASTER BREEDER POINTS UPDATE
The updated Master Breeder Points, and Shows Reporting, as of November 1, 2021, are now posted on the website (page link below).
Master Breeders
The updated Master Breeder Points, and Shows Reporting, as of November 1, 2021, are now posted on the website (page link below).
Master Breeders
OCTOBER 20, 2021 - COCHINS INTERNATIONAL WESTERN NATIONAL NEWS!!
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You won't want to miss this one!!
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OCTOBER 20, 2021 - NORTHEAST 2 DISTRICT MEET ANNOUNCEMENT!
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Another great District Meet to attend!
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OCTOBER 20, 2021 - SOUTHEAST DISTRICT MEET NEWS!!
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Double Show . . . Double Fun!!
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OCTOBER 5, 2021 - WE ARE TURNING 30 IN 2022!!
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We are turning 30 in 2022!!!!!! If you have any special memories, anecdotal stories or photos about our Club's history for us to consider publishing in one of the 2022 Newsletters, please email them to me at [email protected]. |
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SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 - CANADA DISTRICT MEET NEWS!
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It's great to see shows finally back in Canada this year!!
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SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 - SOUTHWEST DISTRICT MEET NEWS!
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Mark your calendars!! Entries are due early (October 1) for our Southwest District Meet in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Bonus: It's also the APA National Meet!! |
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SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 - EASTERN NATIONAL MEET!!
Are you ready?? It's time for our EASTERN NATIONAL!! |
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SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 - NOTICE OF CHANGE IN JUDGE FOR 2021 EASTERN NATIONAL MEET
We received the following notice today from Lebanon Valley Poultry Fanciers:
"Unfortunately due to the continued border closure with Canada, we had to make a change in judges. Troy Laroche is no longer able to come, but we hope to have him back soon. We are happy to add Don Nelson of Rhode Island to our slate of judges. We are looking forward to a great show in just a couple of weeks!"
As you know, Lebanon Valley is hosting our 2021 Eastern National in October, and Troy Laroche had been selected by the BOD to be our Cochin Judge for the meet.
This evening we confirmed with Lebanon Valley that our alternate selection, Tom Roebuck, will now be our Cochin Judge.
We hope to see everyone there!!
We received the following notice today from Lebanon Valley Poultry Fanciers:
"Unfortunately due to the continued border closure with Canada, we had to make a change in judges. Troy Laroche is no longer able to come, but we hope to have him back soon. We are happy to add Don Nelson of Rhode Island to our slate of judges. We are looking forward to a great show in just a couple of weeks!"
As you know, Lebanon Valley is hosting our 2021 Eastern National in October, and Troy Laroche had been selected by the BOD to be our Cochin Judge for the meet.
This evening we confirmed with Lebanon Valley that our alternate selection, Tom Roebuck, will now be our Cochin Judge.
We hope to see everyone there!!
AUGUST 26, 2021 - NORTHEAST 1 DISTRICT MEET NEWS
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We hope you will join us in Cobleskill for the Northeast 1 District Meet. Jamie Matts and the ENYSPA always put on a great show, and if history repeats itself, you'll have the opportunity to take home one of Jamie's famous fruit pies!!
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AUGUST 25, 2021 - SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 NEWSLETTER
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Happy Almost Autumn!!
The September 1 Newsletters are now being emailed to you. If you elected to have yours sent via USPS, they were delivered to the PO this morning - so watch for them later this week. On behalf of your Officers and Directors, we wish you and your family a fun and successful fall show season! |
AUGUST 23, 2021 - 2021-2022 BREEDERS DIRECTORIES!!
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The 2021-22 Breeders Directories were mailed (via USPS mail) today to all current members. Thank you to everyone who participated in and supported the Directory. We hope you find it a beneficial resource. The Member Ads/Links Page on this website has now been updated - you can see all the ads in full color! |
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AUGUST 17,, 2021 - WEST CENTRAL DISTRICT MEET NEWS
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There's a new show in Wyoming, and we're happy to support it by placing our West Central District Meet with them! We hope you will bring your Cochins and support them as well.
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AUGUST 2, 2021 - ANNOUNCEMENT OF 2022 NATIONAL MEETS
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! The Board of Directors is happy to announce your Cochins International 2022 National Meets:
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! The Board of Directors is happy to announce your Cochins International 2022 National Meets:
JULY 1, 2021 - UPDATED MASTER BREEDER POINTS
The updated Master Breeder Points, and Shows Reporting, as of June 30, 2021, are now posted on the website (link below). Please join us in congratulating our newest Master Breeder of Black Cochin Bantams, Matt McCammon!
Master Breeders
The updated Master Breeder Points, and Shows Reporting, as of June 30, 2021, are now posted on the website (link below). Please join us in congratulating our newest Master Breeder of Black Cochin Bantams, Matt McCammon!
Master Breeders
JUNE 30, 2021 - 2022 NATIONAL MEET BIDS
Only one month remaining to get your bids in for our 2022 Nationals!
Only one month remaining to get your bids in for our 2022 Nationals!
JUNE 21, 2021 - ANNOUNCEMENT OF 2021 NORTHEAST 1 DISTRICT MEET
The 2021 Northeast 1 District Meet will be hosted by the Eastern New York State Poultry Association September 26, 2021, in Cobleskill, New York. After having to cancel the ENYSPA meet in 2020 due to Covid-19, they are planning on a great return!! More details will follow. Please contact District Director Lisa Podgwaite to volunteer!!
The 2021 Northeast 1 District Meet will be hosted by the Eastern New York State Poultry Association September 26, 2021, in Cobleskill, New York. After having to cancel the ENYSPA meet in 2020 due to Covid-19, they are planning on a great return!! More details will follow. Please contact District Director Lisa Podgwaite to volunteer!!
MAY 1, 2021- ANNOUNCEMENT OF 2021 SOUTHEAST DISTRICT MEET
The 2021 Southeast District Meet will be hosted by the Anderson All Breed Club at their Fall Classic November 20, 2021 in Pendleton, South Carolina. It is a double show, and the 2nd show will be a Special Meet. More details will follow. Please contact District Director Ivy Young to volunteer!!
The 2021 Southeast District Meet will be hosted by the Anderson All Breed Club at their Fall Classic November 20, 2021 in Pendleton, South Carolina. It is a double show, and the 2nd show will be a Special Meet. More details will follow. Please contact District Director Ivy Young to volunteer!!
APRIL 26, 2021 - RELEASE OF MAY 1, 2021 NEWSLETTER
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Happy Spring!
The May 1 Newsletters are now being emailed to you. If you elected to have yours sent via USPS, they were delivered to the PO this morning - so watch for them later this week. On behalf of your Officers and Directors, we wish you and your family a safe and sunny Summer! |
APRIL 15, 2021 - 2021-2022 BREEDERS DIRECTORY NEWS
APRIL 2, 2021 - MASTER BREEDER POINTS UPDATES
The Final Master Breeder Points for 2020 are now posted, as well as the list of shows that reported. In addition, the MB Points as of March 31, 2021 are also posted, as well as the list of shows that reported.
You can view all the reports here on our Master Breeders Page.
The Final Master Breeder Points for 2020 are now posted, as well as the list of shows that reported. In addition, the MB Points as of March 31, 2021 are also posted, as well as the list of shows that reported.
You can view all the reports here on our Master Breeders Page.
MARCH 24, 2021 - NORTH CENTRAL DISTRICT MEET COMING SOON!!
FEBRUARY 12, 2021 - ANNOUNCEMENT OF 2021 NORTH CENTRAL DISTRICT MEET #1
The 2021 North Central District Meet #1 will be hosted by the Dayton Fancy Feather Club April 24-25, 2021, in Greenville, Ohio. This is the same show where the 2020 District Meet was scheduled, but cancelled due to Covid-19. In 2021, they are also hosting the APA Semi-Annual Meet, so attendance should be awesome. More details will follow. Please contact District Director Ross Treffert to volunteer!!
The 2021 North Central District Meet #1 will be hosted by the Dayton Fancy Feather Club April 24-25, 2021, in Greenville, Ohio. This is the same show where the 2020 District Meet was scheduled, but cancelled due to Covid-19. In 2021, they are also hosting the APA Semi-Annual Meet, so attendance should be awesome. More details will follow. Please contact District Director Ross Treffert to volunteer!!
FEBRUARY 9, 2021 - ANNOUNCEMENT OF 2021 WEST CENTRAL DISTRICT MEET
The 2021 West Central District Meet will be hosted by the 7220 Poultry Show September 17-19, 2021, in Laramie, Wyoming. This is a new APA/ABA sanctioned show in Wyoming, so we ask all Cochin exhibitors to come and support the show. More details will follow. Please contact District Director Rick Klehr to volunteer!!
The 2021 West Central District Meet will be hosted by the 7220 Poultry Show September 17-19, 2021, in Laramie, Wyoming. This is a new APA/ABA sanctioned show in Wyoming, so we ask all Cochin exhibitors to come and support the show. More details will follow. Please contact District Director Rick Klehr to volunteer!!
JANUARY 21, 2021 - ANNOUNCEMENT OF 2021 SOUTHWEST DISTRICT MEET
The 2021 Southwest District Meet will be hosted by the Heart of the Ozarks Poultry Association (HOTOPA), November 6-7, 2021, in Fayetteville, Arkansas. This should be a great meet, as HOTOPA is also hosting the 2021 APA National. More details will follow. Please contact District Director Christie Ross to volunteer!!
The 2021 Southwest District Meet will be hosted by the Heart of the Ozarks Poultry Association (HOTOPA), November 6-7, 2021, in Fayetteville, Arkansas. This should be a great meet, as HOTOPA is also hosting the 2021 APA National. More details will follow. Please contact District Director Christie Ross to volunteer!!
JANUARY 13, 2021 - ACCEPTING BIDS FOR 2022 EASTERN & WESTERN NATIONAL MEETS
JANUARY 12, 2021 - ANNOUNCMENT REGARDING 2020 EASTERN NATIONAL MEET CANCELLATION & NEW ROTATION
At the January 10, 2021 Board of Directors meeting, there was considerable deliberation regarding the cancellation of our 2020 Eastern National Meet due to Covid-19. The 2020 Eastern National was to be hosted by the North Central District. As you are aware, with four Districts in each (East/West) National Meet rotation, the Nationals are on a four-year rotation within the Districts of each National. As our 2021 Nationals have already been placed, it was decided that the best remedy to reflect the best interests of the entire Club membership would be to insert the North Central District back into the rotation as soon as possible, rather than wait another four years. (The Western National Meet rotation has not changed.) The revised Eastern National Meet rotation is as follows:
2018 - Southeast District / Tennessee Valley Poultry Club, December 1-2, 2018, Knoxville, TN
2019 - Northeast 1 District / Twin Tier Poultry Club, September 7-8, 2019, Bath, NY
2020 - North Central District / Eastern Kentucky Poultry Association, Cancelled Due to Covid-19
2021 - Northeast 2 District / Lebanon Valley Poultry Fanciers, October 9, 2021, Lebanon, PA
2022 - North Central District / Open and accepting bids thru July 30, 2021
2023 - Southeast District
2024 - Northeast 1 District
At the January 10, 2021 Board of Directors meeting, there was considerable deliberation regarding the cancellation of our 2020 Eastern National Meet due to Covid-19. The 2020 Eastern National was to be hosted by the North Central District. As you are aware, with four Districts in each (East/West) National Meet rotation, the Nationals are on a four-year rotation within the Districts of each National. As our 2021 Nationals have already been placed, it was decided that the best remedy to reflect the best interests of the entire Club membership would be to insert the North Central District back into the rotation as soon as possible, rather than wait another four years. (The Western National Meet rotation has not changed.) The revised Eastern National Meet rotation is as follows:
2018 - Southeast District / Tennessee Valley Poultry Club, December 1-2, 2018, Knoxville, TN
2019 - Northeast 1 District / Twin Tier Poultry Club, September 7-8, 2019, Bath, NY
2020 - North Central District / Eastern Kentucky Poultry Association, Cancelled Due to Covid-19
2021 - Northeast 2 District / Lebanon Valley Poultry Fanciers, October 9, 2021, Lebanon, PA
2022 - North Central District / Open and accepting bids thru July 30, 2021
2023 - Southeast District
2024 - Northeast 1 District
JANUARY 10, 2021 - ANNOUNCEMENT OF 2021 PACIFIC DISTRICT MEET
Jan. 11th Update: Please note the PPBA has graciously extended the entry deadline for us!
Jan. 11th Update: Please note the PPBA has graciously extended the entry deadline for us!
JANUARY 1, 2021 - HAPPY NEW YEAR! FINAL 2020 YEAR-END FINANCIAL & INVENTORY NUMBERS
As the Newsletter only included financial and inventory numbers thru November 30th, I wanted to get out the FINAL YEAR-END numbers to everyone. They changed a lot, mostly due to the Western National and all the membership renewals coming in.
As the Newsletter only included financial and inventory numbers thru November 30th, I wanted to get out the FINAL YEAR-END numbers to everyone. They changed a lot, mostly due to the Western National and all the membership renewals coming in.
DECEMBER 31, 2020 - YEAR-END PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
HAPPY NEW YEAR to One and All!!
To be honest, I’m not sure if this will go down one of the shortest years on record, or one of the longest. But this one thing I’m very sure of – It’s Over!!
I want to thank Bernita Miller and Emily Murphy for their years of service to Cochins International, and wish them all the best in the years ahead. Without committed volunteers stepping up to run for office and bringing forward new ideas and suggestions, we might stagnate, and for that, I thank Stephanie Coomer and Brent Warner. And I congratulate new Southwest District Director Christie Ross and new Secretary Darrell Garland – we look forward to working with you on the Board. And I especially want to thank all the members who voiced their opinions and returned their ballots in our fall election! Please don’t stop voicing your opinions and offering new ideas – your opinions matter and we do listen!
To the many volunteers and State Reps who have helped us increase our Club presence at meets around the country this year, your contributions are invaluable and have not gone unnoticed. Keep up the great work! We love our volunteers – if you can help out at a meet in your District, please contact your respective Director.
And last, I want to thank our wonderful Officers & Directors for your dedication to our Breed, Club and Members. It is an honor to work beside you and support you.
I wish we could have devoted many more photos here of our 2020 Eastern National, as well as other fall District Meets. Alas, Covid had other plans. Watch for us to double-up in 2021 where possible to make up for lost meets and time. We will keep you posted as it becomes safe for shows to open up again.
We will be publishing our bi-annual 2021-2022 Breeders Directory this year. All current members (the time to renew is NOW) will be mailed packets in April to be completed and returned. Information to purchase an ad will also be included. This is YOUR Directory, and is only as good as YOUR participation – so be sure and complete your listing form when you receive it. And as always, your listing in the Breeders Directory is FREE!
It was good to finally get out of the house and travel to Shawnee in December, even if my May hatches weren’t ready for prime time yet. Hopefully, they will be more mature and presentable for a Spring show. I turned on some lights December 1st; hopefully I can hatch a lot earlier in 2021.
And speaking of getting out and traveling to Shawnee, I hope you all had as great a time as I did at the Western National (except of course, for my drive home!). I met and made many new friends – I hope I still recognize everyone when the masks come off! My recap is in the Newsletter, as well as on the Club website. So many people to thank for helping set up, tear down and man the Club table, but I especially want to thank Mike Tarvin, Bill Kramel, and Anne Shaffer. And to Christie Ross, who worked her butt off, and kept me grounded, I am in your debt. Thank you to everyone who traveled, even amid Covid concerns, to help make our Western National a success.
If we have learned anything about ourselves this year, it is our capacity for patience, understanding, and compassion. If we can carry this forward into 2021, there will be nothing out of our reach or control.
Please stay safe, and be kind to one another. Looking forward to seeing you at a show again in the near future! All the best to you and yours in 2021!
Gail Carlson - President, Cochins International
HAPPY NEW YEAR to One and All!!
To be honest, I’m not sure if this will go down one of the shortest years on record, or one of the longest. But this one thing I’m very sure of – It’s Over!!
I want to thank Bernita Miller and Emily Murphy for their years of service to Cochins International, and wish them all the best in the years ahead. Without committed volunteers stepping up to run for office and bringing forward new ideas and suggestions, we might stagnate, and for that, I thank Stephanie Coomer and Brent Warner. And I congratulate new Southwest District Director Christie Ross and new Secretary Darrell Garland – we look forward to working with you on the Board. And I especially want to thank all the members who voiced their opinions and returned their ballots in our fall election! Please don’t stop voicing your opinions and offering new ideas – your opinions matter and we do listen!
To the many volunteers and State Reps who have helped us increase our Club presence at meets around the country this year, your contributions are invaluable and have not gone unnoticed. Keep up the great work! We love our volunteers – if you can help out at a meet in your District, please contact your respective Director.
And last, I want to thank our wonderful Officers & Directors for your dedication to our Breed, Club and Members. It is an honor to work beside you and support you.
I wish we could have devoted many more photos here of our 2020 Eastern National, as well as other fall District Meets. Alas, Covid had other plans. Watch for us to double-up in 2021 where possible to make up for lost meets and time. We will keep you posted as it becomes safe for shows to open up again.
We will be publishing our bi-annual 2021-2022 Breeders Directory this year. All current members (the time to renew is NOW) will be mailed packets in April to be completed and returned. Information to purchase an ad will also be included. This is YOUR Directory, and is only as good as YOUR participation – so be sure and complete your listing form when you receive it. And as always, your listing in the Breeders Directory is FREE!
It was good to finally get out of the house and travel to Shawnee in December, even if my May hatches weren’t ready for prime time yet. Hopefully, they will be more mature and presentable for a Spring show. I turned on some lights December 1st; hopefully I can hatch a lot earlier in 2021.
And speaking of getting out and traveling to Shawnee, I hope you all had as great a time as I did at the Western National (except of course, for my drive home!). I met and made many new friends – I hope I still recognize everyone when the masks come off! My recap is in the Newsletter, as well as on the Club website. So many people to thank for helping set up, tear down and man the Club table, but I especially want to thank Mike Tarvin, Bill Kramel, and Anne Shaffer. And to Christie Ross, who worked her butt off, and kept me grounded, I am in your debt. Thank you to everyone who traveled, even amid Covid concerns, to help make our Western National a success.
If we have learned anything about ourselves this year, it is our capacity for patience, understanding, and compassion. If we can carry this forward into 2021, there will be nothing out of our reach or control.
Please stay safe, and be kind to one another. Looking forward to seeing you at a show again in the near future! All the best to you and yours in 2021!
Gail Carlson - President, Cochins International
DECEMBER 24, 2020 - RELEASE OF JANUARY 1, 2021 NEWSLETTER
Merry Christmas!
The January 1 Newsletters are now being emailed to you. If you elected to have yours sent via USPS, they were delivered to the PO this morning - so watch for them next week.
On behalf of your Officers and Directors, we wish you and your family all the blessing of this joyous season, and a happy and healthy New Year!
The January 1 Newsletters are now being emailed to you. If you elected to have yours sent via USPS, they were delivered to the PO this morning - so watch for them next week.
On behalf of your Officers and Directors, we wish you and your family all the blessing of this joyous season, and a happy and healthy New Year!
DECEMBER 14, 2020 - UPDATED 2020 MASTER BREEDER POINTS
The updated Master Breeder Points and Shows Reporting as of December 14, 2020, are now posted here on this website on this MASTER BREEDERS PAGE. If you know of a show whose report has not been submitted to us, please contact your District Director immediately.
The updated Master Breeder Points and Shows Reporting as of December 14, 2020, are now posted here on this website on this MASTER BREEDERS PAGE. If you know of a show whose report has not been submitted to us, please contact your District Director immediately.
DECEMBER 13, 2020 - RECAP OF 2020 WESTERN NATIONAL / DECEMBER 12, 2020 / SHAWNEE, OK / HOSTED BY THE OKLAHOMA STATE POULTRY FEDERATION
While entry numbers were down (Covid and competing shows in Norman and Red Stick, Louisiana), we had a great 2020 Western National Meet with 110 Open and 38 Junior birds exhibited. (Image 1 below)
Revenues were $827.00, which included dues, merchandise, raffles, auction, and the $71.00 OSPF payback of $.50 for every Open bird entered. OSPF also provided trophies and rosettes for the Overall winners. (Image 2 below)
The original OSPF bid provided for one Club table, and I had secured a 2nd table from Jan Geis in advance of the meet. We were set up next to the Rhode Island Red Club table, and they never showed up, so we received permission to utilize the 3rd table as well, which was great considering all the raffle items donated!
Gift bags were given to all Cochin exhibitors, which included such things as Exhibitor pins, spiral memo pads & pens, packs of baby wipes, individually wrapped face masks, drink insulators, and assorted toys and candy. The Meet program, as well as Club info, was also in each bag.
Once all the judging was complete, we started our Club meeting by welcoming our new Southwest District Director, Christie Ross. Travelers coming the farthest (from Indiana), Matt McCammon and Stephanie Coomer were also introduced and thanked for making the trek. Cochin Judge Tom Roebuck was introduced and thanked. We discussed a few of the items that the new Board of Directors will be undertaking once the new Board is in place after the first of the year. This includes such things as
1) better communication to keep members informed of current Club happenings outside of the Newsletter;
2) the request made for a members-only group on Facebook; and
3) the 2022 Eastern National rotation (due to the 2020 Eastern National Covid cancellation.
Everyone was encouraged to discuss these items (and any other concerns) directly with their District Director, so that their respective Directors can bring opinions and suggestions back to the full Board.
The cancellation of the 2020 Annual Exhibitor Awards was also discussed, as well the reason behind the decision.
After the general meeting, we held the raffle and silent auction, and thanked everyone for their donations and generosity.
Wrapping up the afternoon, we handed out the sponsored premiums, handed out the awards, and made the announcements and awarded the Overall Champions! (Image 3 below (Open) and Image 4 below (Juniors))
We had received sponsored premiums totaling $1,160, but were only able to award $720. The general consensus of everyone was to forward the remaining $440 to the 2021 Western National, to be used as dedicated for this year.
We closed by thanking all our exhibitors, volunteers and donors, and invited them to the 2021 Western National in Lincoln, Nebraska. Everyone is already looking forward to the Lincoln show!!
While entry numbers were down (Covid and competing shows in Norman and Red Stick, Louisiana), we had a great 2020 Western National Meet with 110 Open and 38 Junior birds exhibited. (Image 1 below)
Revenues were $827.00, which included dues, merchandise, raffles, auction, and the $71.00 OSPF payback of $.50 for every Open bird entered. OSPF also provided trophies and rosettes for the Overall winners. (Image 2 below)
The original OSPF bid provided for one Club table, and I had secured a 2nd table from Jan Geis in advance of the meet. We were set up next to the Rhode Island Red Club table, and they never showed up, so we received permission to utilize the 3rd table as well, which was great considering all the raffle items donated!
Gift bags were given to all Cochin exhibitors, which included such things as Exhibitor pins, spiral memo pads & pens, packs of baby wipes, individually wrapped face masks, drink insulators, and assorted toys and candy. The Meet program, as well as Club info, was also in each bag.
Once all the judging was complete, we started our Club meeting by welcoming our new Southwest District Director, Christie Ross. Travelers coming the farthest (from Indiana), Matt McCammon and Stephanie Coomer were also introduced and thanked for making the trek. Cochin Judge Tom Roebuck was introduced and thanked. We discussed a few of the items that the new Board of Directors will be undertaking once the new Board is in place after the first of the year. This includes such things as
1) better communication to keep members informed of current Club happenings outside of the Newsletter;
2) the request made for a members-only group on Facebook; and
3) the 2022 Eastern National rotation (due to the 2020 Eastern National Covid cancellation.
Everyone was encouraged to discuss these items (and any other concerns) directly with their District Director, so that their respective Directors can bring opinions and suggestions back to the full Board.
The cancellation of the 2020 Annual Exhibitor Awards was also discussed, as well the reason behind the decision.
After the general meeting, we held the raffle and silent auction, and thanked everyone for their donations and generosity.
Wrapping up the afternoon, we handed out the sponsored premiums, handed out the awards, and made the announcements and awarded the Overall Champions! (Image 3 below (Open) and Image 4 below (Juniors))
We had received sponsored premiums totaling $1,160, but were only able to award $720. The general consensus of everyone was to forward the remaining $440 to the 2021 Western National, to be used as dedicated for this year.
We closed by thanking all our exhibitors, volunteers and donors, and invited them to the 2021 Western National in Lincoln, Nebraska. Everyone is already looking forward to the Lincoln show!!
NOVEMBER 16, 2020 - UPDATE ON 2020 WESTERN NATIONAL:
We are super excited about our Cochins International 2020 Western National, which is being hosted by the Oklahoma State Poultry Federation in Shawnee, OK, December 12, 2020. The Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center is a great venue, and we have a great judge for our Cochins in Tom Roebuck. We hope you’ve already marked your calendars and booked your hotel reservations!
Plans are well underway, and we wanted to take a moment to remind you that the deadline to postmark your entries is this Friday, November 20th. Links to the show catalog and entry form are below for your convenience.
We can still use some more volunteers to help with hospitality during coop-in, as well as shifts helping at the Club table. We will be holding a raffle, so if you have any items you would like to donate, please bring them to the table either Friday night or Saturday morning. We will hold a silent auction if anyone would like to donate a bird or two!!
We want to thank our members who are generously sponsoring Award Premiums. With the awards and rosettes the Club is providing, are are currently over $2,100 in awards and premiums!!
This has been a very difficult year for all of us, and we are pulling out all the stops to make sure it ends on a high note for everyone! Thank You for your support!! We look forward to seeing you in Shawnee!!
OSPF Show Catalog 2020 OSPF Entry Form 2020
We are super excited about our Cochins International 2020 Western National, which is being hosted by the Oklahoma State Poultry Federation in Shawnee, OK, December 12, 2020. The Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center is a great venue, and we have a great judge for our Cochins in Tom Roebuck. We hope you’ve already marked your calendars and booked your hotel reservations!
Plans are well underway, and we wanted to take a moment to remind you that the deadline to postmark your entries is this Friday, November 20th. Links to the show catalog and entry form are below for your convenience.
We can still use some more volunteers to help with hospitality during coop-in, as well as shifts helping at the Club table. We will be holding a raffle, so if you have any items you would like to donate, please bring them to the table either Friday night or Saturday morning. We will hold a silent auction if anyone would like to donate a bird or two!!
We want to thank our members who are generously sponsoring Award Premiums. With the awards and rosettes the Club is providing, are are currently over $2,100 in awards and premiums!!
This has been a very difficult year for all of us, and we are pulling out all the stops to make sure it ends on a high note for everyone! Thank You for your support!! We look forward to seeing you in Shawnee!!
OSPF Show Catalog 2020 OSPF Entry Form 2020
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NOVEMBER 1, 2020 - OFFICIAL ELECTION RESULTS FOR 2021-2022 OFFICERS, DIRECTORS & REFERENDUMS:
There was a total of 285 ballots mailed to current members, which included 59 ballots to members of the Southwest District.
Many thanks to Election Commissioner Matt McCammon for receiving, counting and verifying the ballots and vote counts.
The following are the official results:
President:
Gail Carlson: 99
Stephanie Coomer: 28
SW Director:
Christie Ross: 14
Brent Warner: 6
Ref #1:
Yes: 94
No: 26
Ref#2:
Yes: 99
No: 17
Ref#3:
Yes: 104
No: 9
There was a total of 285 ballots mailed to current members, which included 59 ballots to members of the Southwest District.
Many thanks to Election Commissioner Matt McCammon for receiving, counting and verifying the ballots and vote counts.
The following are the official results:
President:
Gail Carlson: 99
Stephanie Coomer: 28
SW Director:
Christie Ross: 14
Brent Warner: 6
Ref #1:
Yes: 94
No: 26
Ref#2:
Yes: 99
No: 17
Ref#3:
Yes: 104
No: 9
OCTOBER 27, 2020 - UPDATE REGARDING 2020 WESTERN NATIONAL COCHIN JUDGE:
When the Board of Directors selected Jamie Matts as Judge for our 2020 Western National, Tom Roebuck was selected as the Alternate Selection. At that time, the Oklahoma State Poultry Federation confirmed both our 1st and Alternation selections.
With Jamie Matt's withdrawal as Judge due to Covid-19 restrictions, we have now confirmed with the Oklahoma State Poultry Federation that Tom Roebuck will now be our 2020 Western National Cochin Judge.
When the Board of Directors selected Jamie Matts as Judge for our 2020 Western National, Tom Roebuck was selected as the Alternate Selection. At that time, the Oklahoma State Poultry Federation confirmed both our 1st and Alternation selections.
With Jamie Matt's withdrawal as Judge due to Covid-19 restrictions, we have now confirmed with the Oklahoma State Poultry Federation that Tom Roebuck will now be our 2020 Western National Cochin Judge.
OCTOBER 26, 2020 - SPECIAL NOTICE REGARDING 2020 WESTERN NATIONAL COCHIN JUDGE:
From Jamie Matts: I want to thank the directors of Cochin International for choosing me to judge the Western National in Shawnee this December I graciously accepted but with the current Covid situation I have to withdraw my name. With my job I have to quarantine if I go out of state and I currently have no where to reschedule patients to before June 2021 ! But anyway thanks again for the opportunity and good luck to everyone who exhibits !!
From Jamie Matts: I want to thank the directors of Cochin International for choosing me to judge the Western National in Shawnee this December I graciously accepted but with the current Covid situation I have to withdraw my name. With my job I have to quarantine if I go out of state and I currently have no where to reschedule patients to before June 2021 ! But anyway thanks again for the opportunity and good luck to everyone who exhibits !!
OCTOBER 10, 2020 - ANNUAL LEGACY AWARD:
Annual Legacy Awards are given in honor of our Master Breeders who have passed or retired from showing. The award is given in their home District and in their specialty Variety.
2020 Sheryl Butler Legacy Award was awarded to Kathy Ashcroft for the Best Bantam Black at the Pacific District Meet held at the Utah Fancy Poultry Association Show, October 2020.
Annual Legacy Awards are given in honor of our Master Breeders who have passed or retired from showing. The award is given in their home District and in their specialty Variety.
2020 Sheryl Butler Legacy Award was awarded to Kathy Ashcroft for the Best Bantam Black at the Pacific District Meet held at the Utah Fancy Poultry Association Show, October 2020.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 - ANNOUNCEMENT OF 2021 EASTERN NATIONAL MEET COCHIN JUDGE:
The BOD has made the following selections for our Cochin Judge at the 2021 National Meet (October 9, 2021 in Lebanon, PA, hosted by the Lebanon Valley Poultry Fanciers):
1st: Troy Laroche
2nd/Alternate: Tom Roebuck
The Lebanon Valley Poultry Fanciers have been notified of our selections, and confirmation has been returned to us.
The BOD has made the following selections for our Cochin Judge at the 2021 National Meet (October 9, 2021 in Lebanon, PA, hosted by the Lebanon Valley Poultry Fanciers):
1st: Troy Laroche
2nd/Alternate: Tom Roebuck
The Lebanon Valley Poultry Fanciers have been notified of our selections, and confirmation has been returned to us.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 - PRESIDENT'S REPORT & UPDATE:
A heartfelt thank-you goes to Bernita Miller for her many years of service to Cochins International as the Southwest District Director. Enjoy your retirement, and we know we will still see you at the Sedalia shows!
Emily Murphy has only been with us a short time serving this past term as Secretary, but we wish her all the best in the future.
A huge thank you to our members who have stepped up to seek election for the upcoming term as Officers and Directors. This Club simply doesn’t exist without our Volunteers, and your willingness to serve means the world to us.
Your ballots will be in the mail to you on October 1st. Remember: your returned ballots must be RECEIVED by October 31st. Please vote – your voice matters!!
As I’m sure you are aware by now, some of our fall District Meets have been cancelled, as well as our Eastern National. Our thoughts are not only with our members affected who were planning to attend, but also to the host shows and clubs. We hope you will continue to support these shows in 2021 – your 2021 attendance will be more important than ever!
Our 2020 Western National in Shawnee, OK is still on, and we hope to see everyone there December 12th. I look forward to working with our Oklahoma State Rep, Christie Ross, to make this National one you will never forget!! We’re going to need (many!) volunteers to help at the show, and we hope you will also consider donating auction items and award premiums to show your support! Please watch your emails and the Club Facebook Group over the next couple of months for more information.
Due to the cancellation of so many shows across the entire U.S. this year, the BOD had to make the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Annual Exhibitor Awards, as they are based on points earned in 2020. This in no way affects our Master Breeder Program. Again, to be very clear, this will in no way affect any points and/or awards earned in 2020 in the Master Breeder Program.
We are very happy to announce our selections for the 2021 National Meets:
EASTERN: Lebanon Valley Poultry Fanciers / Lebanon, PA / October 9, 2021
WESTERN: Nebraska State Poultry Assn. / Lincoln, NE / November 20-21, 2021
Manufacturing has finally opened back up in New York, and our new Club merchandise finally arrived last week!! You asked for Youth Tees, Full-Zip Front Hoodies, and more extended sizes, and now we have them! And for the deal-hunters out there, we still have some older apparel close-out priced at 50% off!
You can renew your Club membership now for the full calendar year 2021 – you don’t have to wait until January. If you have misplaced your membership card and are unsure of when your membership expires, please don’t hesitate to email me. I will also be printing your membership expiration dates (above your name) on all the ballot envelopes going out October 1st. Your continued support is appreciated!!
A heartfelt thank-you goes to Bernita Miller for her many years of service to Cochins International as the Southwest District Director. Enjoy your retirement, and we know we will still see you at the Sedalia shows!
Emily Murphy has only been with us a short time serving this past term as Secretary, but we wish her all the best in the future.
A huge thank you to our members who have stepped up to seek election for the upcoming term as Officers and Directors. This Club simply doesn’t exist without our Volunteers, and your willingness to serve means the world to us.
Your ballots will be in the mail to you on October 1st. Remember: your returned ballots must be RECEIVED by October 31st. Please vote – your voice matters!!
As I’m sure you are aware by now, some of our fall District Meets have been cancelled, as well as our Eastern National. Our thoughts are not only with our members affected who were planning to attend, but also to the host shows and clubs. We hope you will continue to support these shows in 2021 – your 2021 attendance will be more important than ever!
Our 2020 Western National in Shawnee, OK is still on, and we hope to see everyone there December 12th. I look forward to working with our Oklahoma State Rep, Christie Ross, to make this National one you will never forget!! We’re going to need (many!) volunteers to help at the show, and we hope you will also consider donating auction items and award premiums to show your support! Please watch your emails and the Club Facebook Group over the next couple of months for more information.
Due to the cancellation of so many shows across the entire U.S. this year, the BOD had to make the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Annual Exhibitor Awards, as they are based on points earned in 2020. This in no way affects our Master Breeder Program. Again, to be very clear, this will in no way affect any points and/or awards earned in 2020 in the Master Breeder Program.
We are very happy to announce our selections for the 2021 National Meets:
EASTERN: Lebanon Valley Poultry Fanciers / Lebanon, PA / October 9, 2021
WESTERN: Nebraska State Poultry Assn. / Lincoln, NE / November 20-21, 2021
Manufacturing has finally opened back up in New York, and our new Club merchandise finally arrived last week!! You asked for Youth Tees, Full-Zip Front Hoodies, and more extended sizes, and now we have them! And for the deal-hunters out there, we still have some older apparel close-out priced at 50% off!
You can renew your Club membership now for the full calendar year 2021 – you don’t have to wait until January. If you have misplaced your membership card and are unsure of when your membership expires, please don’t hesitate to email me. I will also be printing your membership expiration dates (above your name) on all the ballot envelopes going out October 1st. Your continued support is appreciated!!
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 CONSTITUTION & BY-LAW PROPOSED CHCANGES:
A “Yes” vote will enact text changes and/or additions as stated.
A “No” vote will not change the respective Articles.
If approved, changes shall take effect January 1, 2021.
Voted on by the General Membership.
Referendum #1: CONSTITUTION: ARTICLE VI. SHOWS
There will be two NATIONAL SHOWS a year, one Eastern and one Western. Show regions will be separated primarily by the Mississippi River and will allow for Eastern and Western Regions and Canada. An attempt will be made to place National Shows on a rotational basis by regions. For National Shows to be considered, they must guarantee at least 100 Cochins in the show. In the event of multiple requests for the National Show, it shall be awarded to the show offering the most specials and awards. The quality of the facility will also be considered. DISTRICT SHOWS and SPECIAL MEETS will be placed by the respective District Directors with District Shows placed on a rotational basis. All clubs that request a meet will be issued a Special Meet if not awarded a District or National Show.
Proposal: Change (above) bold blue text to:
National Meets are established to promote & advance exhibition of the Cochin breed and, as National Meets, should reflect the best interests of the entire Club membership. All aspects & criteria of bids received are given consideration, including, but not limited to: premiums offered, quality of venue & facilities, location, date of show, past show attendance & performance, and expected show attendance & performance.
Referendum #2: CONSTITUTION: ARTICLE IX. AMENDMENTS
Proposal: Add the following new text:
In the event of any natural or man-made disaster beyond the control of the Club, the Board of Directors shall have the authority to temporarily suspend and/or override any relevant portion of the Club Constitution and/or By-Laws, and shall act in good faith to exercise any necessary and/or corrective action that is in the best interest of the Breed, Club and Membership.
Referendum #3: BY-LAWS: ARTICLE II. OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
Proposal: Add the following new text:
SECTION 5. Qualifications and Eligibility:
All Officers and District Directors must execute Duties as stated in By-Laws Article III; must be at least 18 years of age at commencement of term; AND
District Directors: Must have been a Cochins International member for at least one full year immediately prior to commencement of term.
Officers: Must have served as a District Director for at least one full 2-year term prior to commencement of term; OR must have been a Cochins International member for at least three (3) full years immediately prior to commencement of term.
A “Yes” vote will enact text changes and/or additions as stated.
A “No” vote will not change the respective Articles.
If approved, changes shall take effect January 1, 2021.
Voted on by the General Membership.
Referendum #1: CONSTITUTION: ARTICLE VI. SHOWS
There will be two NATIONAL SHOWS a year, one Eastern and one Western. Show regions will be separated primarily by the Mississippi River and will allow for Eastern and Western Regions and Canada. An attempt will be made to place National Shows on a rotational basis by regions. For National Shows to be considered, they must guarantee at least 100 Cochins in the show. In the event of multiple requests for the National Show, it shall be awarded to the show offering the most specials and awards. The quality of the facility will also be considered. DISTRICT SHOWS and SPECIAL MEETS will be placed by the respective District Directors with District Shows placed on a rotational basis. All clubs that request a meet will be issued a Special Meet if not awarded a District or National Show.
Proposal: Change (above) bold blue text to:
National Meets are established to promote & advance exhibition of the Cochin breed and, as National Meets, should reflect the best interests of the entire Club membership. All aspects & criteria of bids received are given consideration, including, but not limited to: premiums offered, quality of venue & facilities, location, date of show, past show attendance & performance, and expected show attendance & performance.
Referendum #2: CONSTITUTION: ARTICLE IX. AMENDMENTS
Proposal: Add the following new text:
In the event of any natural or man-made disaster beyond the control of the Club, the Board of Directors shall have the authority to temporarily suspend and/or override any relevant portion of the Club Constitution and/or By-Laws, and shall act in good faith to exercise any necessary and/or corrective action that is in the best interest of the Breed, Club and Membership.
Referendum #3: BY-LAWS: ARTICLE II. OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
Proposal: Add the following new text:
SECTION 5. Qualifications and Eligibility:
All Officers and District Directors must execute Duties as stated in By-Laws Article III; must be at least 18 years of age at commencement of term; AND
District Directors: Must have been a Cochins International member for at least one full year immediately prior to commencement of term.
Officers: Must have served as a District Director for at least one full 2-year term prior to commencement of term; OR must have been a Cochins International member for at least three (3) full years immediately prior to commencement of term.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 - MEET THE CANDIDATES!:
OFFICERS:
Term: January 1, 2021 thru December 31, 2022
Officers are voted on by the General Membership.
Uncontested positions will NOT appear on the ballot.
PRESIDENT:
Stephanie Coomer
My name is Stephanie Coomer and I am writing this to officially announce my intent to run for President of Cochins International. A little about me first, I run my small farm in Central Indiana, we raise Large Fowl Black & Blue Cochins, as well as Orpingtons, Bourbon Red turkeys and also have horses and pigs. I am an active member of CI and a member of the APA for 3 years. I am in my 3rd year exhibiting Cochins and other poultry and raising poultry for 6.
I feel that I would be a great candidate for the position of President because I was the President of the Board for a 501c3 for over 3 years, I have the leadership skills and experience and understand the importance of having a dedicated board to drive the Club into the future and the importance of working as a team to drive success. I will hold the board of Executives and the Board of Directors accountable and help push the presence of CI in all districts. In my professional life I am a Corporate Recruiter, and a graphic designer. In my personal life I have been a 4H leader, I give
riding lessons and finish horses in my spare time, I am a designer for the APA yearbook as well as a member of their Marketing team and I have and will continue to assist my district in any way I can. I have donated my time locally to host free in person and online Clinics for youth and adults interested in learning about beginner breeding and exhibition. I have been blessed to have been guided by a couple of the great breeders of these birds and I mentor young people in my area passing on that amazing knowledge. I feel that nuturing any interest of our youth to our fancy is so important for the future of this club and exhibition poultry. In the future I will continue to strive for breed excellence through judgingn4H and Showmanship and intend to file for my judges apprenticeship with the APA. I believe that you can never stop learning.
As president, I would strive to continue the reputation of CI as a leader. In the amount of shows I attend I will be someone our members both recognize and feel comfortable consulting with. I would work to build a strong team foundation within the Executive Board and Board of Directors and push forward to the bright future of CI. I will strive so that the CI members are rewarded for their hardnwork and active membership. Thank you for your consideration.
Please I encourage you, if you do not already have a CI membership, join the club and vote!
Gail Carlson
It has been an honor and privilege to proudly serve the members of Cochins International since 2011 in various capacities.
In 2011, I volunteered to take over the Club website as the old site was closing down. I designed, launched, and maintain the website you see today.
That was the same year I volunteered to assume the position of Editor/Publisher of the Breeders Directory. I continue to publish the Directory every two years, and have now published 5 issues since 2011.
In 2013, I launched the Online Shows on the website. Between 2013 and 2016, we held 9 shows, all judged by APA/ABA judges. The Judges’ written critiques were the highlights of the shows, and these remain on the website today as great educational tools.
My first “official” capacity with the Club was when I was elected to serve as Vice-President for the 2015-2016 term.
In 2015, I wrote and sponsored the Annual Exhibitor Award program. It was passed unanimously by the BOD, and remains one of our most popular award programs today.
I was re-elected to serve as Vice-President for the 2017-2018 term.
In September of 2017, when Linda Tobia stepped down as President, I was appointed by the BOD to act as President for the remainder of her term thru December of 2018.
Since May of 2018, I have been Editor/Publisher of the Club Newsletter.
In the fall of 2018, I was elected to serve as President for the term of 2019-2020. It is the position I currently hold. As President, my responsibility is to maintain the mission of the Club, support our membership, and guide and coordinate the activities of the Club.
For the past three years, it has been an honor to lead the efforts of the Board of Directors as we:
*Increased the fund allocations for our Junior programs and National and District Meet awards;
*Worked with the APA & ABA Standards Committees to correct errors in the Cochin standards;
*Worked with the APA Standards Committee to secure APA recognition for Buff Columbian and Lemon Blue Bantams; and
*Implemented the State Representative Program.
Cochins International was formed to promote, encourage and foster the development of the Cochin breed. We have a very diverse membership – from backyard fanciers to Master Breeders & Exhibitors, and from the young to young-at-heart. But it is our passion for our Cochins that binds us, and our commitment to help one another succeed keeps us strong.
My commitment has been, and will always be, to the success of our Club and our Members, and cannot be questioned. I am asking for your continued support as I seek re-election as your President for the 2021-2022 term.
Thank you! Gail Carlson
VICE-PRESIDENT:
Jason Young
To the Members of Cochins International
Hi everyone! I am the standing Vice President for Cochins International. I have severed since 2019 through the present. I am officially putting my name back in the hat to run for the office I currently hold again for 2021-2022. The past year and 8 months for me on the BOD of CI have been fun, tough and sometimes challenging. I will tell you, there is a great group in office currently. We have directors that go out of their way to help you, the membership. I am truly honored to have severed with them. In 2021-2022, I plan to work with the Board and membership to have your voice heard more than ever. I want to work on some things such as job descriptions for the positions of office. Right now, some are unclear. I will try to help the club by rewording some of these positions to give someone a better idea of what they would be doing, should they step up to help work in the club. I will assist our President in all ways if they need me. I am looking to add a member’s only forum discussion page, whether it be on Facebook or another route. There are many options out there, and I plan to propose to the BOD, several choices and then on to you the members to decide. We need a place to actively ask those questions that only member voices should be heard. I will also work diligently with all other Officers and Directors to help plan and put on the very best CI meets possible, if a National, District or Regular meet. There is a lot that can be done, to make things better and this club to grow to be the best breed club. 2020 has been a crazy year and I am not sure what 2021 and even 2022 holds for all of us in the poultry world. I can only say, if I go back in office as your VP, I will work hard, to keep you, the members, heard above all else. We have a great club and I only want to do everything I can to help it be better and better. I am so glad to have worked alongside of Gail Carlson. She has taught me a lot and works tirelessly for this club. I hope to be able to help her ease her load if elected again. She has truly busted her tail for you all in the past. A special thanks to Gail Carlson and all the BOD for what I consider a successful term. I hope I am able to continue to work with this great group as a board member. Pandemic or not, we have all tried to keep Cochins and Cochins International a very important part of our lives. Good Luck to everyone in 2021 and reach out to me at any time. Thank you, Jason Young VP Cochins International
SECRETARY:
Darrell Garland
Hello, my name is Darrell Garland and I am 22 years old. I live in Western North Carolina, in small town friendly Rutherfordton. I grew up around poultry my whole entire life and I still want to continue to work for the fancy. I want to do and achieve a lot of things within the hobby. Running for the Secretary position for Cochins International is one place I’d like to start so I can work to give back to the poultry fancy.
My experience so far, I am the state representative for Cochins International and I stand by and represent North Carolina within the club. For the past few years, I’ve become very knowledgeable with filling out show reports, clerking and interacting with the different clubs that I have attended shows at and many different district directors and officers, both current and previous-ones. I always meet and greet new people getting into the breed with a smile and I’m always willing to help with anything they need, and helping anyone learn. I’ve now been breeding bantam cochins for around six years and slowly starting with large fowl. I breed bantam cochins in the colors of blue, black, and mottled and buff as well as a few other fun colors. Large Fowl, I’m working with blacks and blues. I attend almost all the shows in the South East making at least 2-3 new shows every year to meet other breeders. I’m willing to stand by new and current members not only at shows but for calls or emails and willing to work day and night to make sure that the club is always held to a high standard and one members are proud to be a part of. As your Secretary, I would work hard on getting to know new and current members and reaching out to prospective new members who are interested. I will also work hard to include and encourage our younger generation members and junior exhibitors because they are our future of the hobby and showing. My goal is to be the best Secretary I can be and to work as hard as possible to please everyone and to be sure their voices are heard.
I feel I can be an asset to the Executive Board and the entire Board of Directors by doing the duties with pride and hard work that are laid out by the By-laws and feel I can bring some new and fresh ideas to help keep this club we love moving forward in a positive direction.
Lastly, please feel free to contact me anytime with any questions you may have for me or my intentions to serve your club. A vote for Darrell Garland is a vote that will count when you want to come express your opinions and ideas. Thank you all for reading and your consideration of placing me as Secretary.
Thank You, Darrell Garland
TREASURER:
Jamie Matts
I am running again for treasurer of this club. I have been a member for over 30 years and continue to raise, show and sell a variety of cochin bantams and large fowl. I wish more people would volunteer to serve and help this club. The breed has given me so much over the years and serving and volunteering is a way I give back.
Thanks for your continued support. Jamie
DISTRICT DIRECTORS:
Term: January 1, 2021 thru December 31, 2022
Directors are voted on only by those Members in the District.
Uncontested positions will NOT appear on the ballot.
Northeast 1 District - CT, ME, MA, NH, NY, RI, VT:
Lisa Podgwaite
Hi I am running again for District 1 Director. I have been showing and breeding white and black Cochins since 2009 and they are my love.
I hope to continue helping others with showing as well helping in any form. I have had the opportunity to have some wonderful Breeders guide me along the way. A big thank you to them.
I live in Vermont and go to also all the New England shows as well as others long distance.
So I hope to continue.
Thank you, Lisa Podgwaite
Northeast 2 District - DE, MD, NJ, PA, VA, WV:
Christopher Rob
Dear Northeast District 2 Members,
My name is Christopher Rob and have been the acting District Director since the resignation of Richard Barczewski the Fall of 2019. In the past I have been a member of the Cochin International Board as Secretary for the club. At the time of stepping up to be Secretary position I was a young kid who thought I could do anything. I was elected in for the position in the 2016 election. Half way during that term I had been adjusting to a new job as the senior staff at the age of 26. That was major undertaking at the time and I felt, as though I tried, that I was not able to commit myself to the club as someone in that position should. Which is why I had finished my term without seeking reelection. Since then we have settled in to that career and have gotten to spend more time than ever with my birds and have learned to balance work and life without being completely exhausted. At this time I enjoy being a member of
your board and happy at all times to help with old an new members alike. I have been raising and showing Cochins for more than 10 years and the main breed that started my interest in the fancy. I will always remain a member of the club as it was my start in the show world. I have many friends and memories with members of this club and in no way will that change with or without election. I will always enjoy the company of my fellow exhibitionists/breeders and enjoy learning more about their breeding efforts and struggles. So, at this time, I am announcing my running as District Director for Northeast 2 to continue pursuing a improved/better future for this club. Thank you for all your support and vote going into this year’s election.
Christopher Rob, Northeast 2 District Director
North Central District - IL, IN, KY, MI, OH, WI:
Ross Treffert
Re-elect Ross Treffert for your North Central District Director. This year sucked! Meh. As many of you have had to chance to get to know me over the past 2 years as serving as your North Central District Director. I hope you all can see and know what is really important to me. If you do not....It’s preservation of the breed and the presence of Cochins International at our shows. If re-elected I will not change a thing. Those two areas will never change for me. This year has really been a challenge for all board members of this club. Some more then others. But I promise you that I/we fought, kicked and screamed through all of it to fight for the show to go on. I look forward to the coming years and if re-elected I promise to make up 2020 in the best ways possible for the 2021 show season. As always Stay safe, stay healthy, and Cochins Rule!
Southwest District - AR, CO, KS, LA, MO, NM, OK, TX:
Brent Warner
Hello Cochin International members!
My name is Brent Warner and I would like to show my intent to run for Southwest district director. I have first hand knowledge of this position since my mother, Bernita Miller, has been the district director for almost 20 years. When I am not busy working and running my construction business, I am outside watching and critiquing my cochins on how to improve them and make them comparable to the standard of perfection. I have been raising and breeding cochins for many years. I gained my knowledge and my love for cochins from my mentor and step-dad Kenny
Miller. I have also assisted with clerking at sanctioned poultry shows. I will represent this district to the best of my abilities if I am elected to this position.
Thank you for your time, Brent Warner
Christie Ross
Hello fellow Cochins International Members,
My name is Christie Ross. I am writing to announce my intent to run for the Southwest District Director. I live in Northeast Oklahoma. My love of poultry came from my late father. He raised various types of poultry, waterfowl and peafowl. Of all of the birds my father raised his cochins were always my favorite. I have been an active member of CI for the past 5 years, raising and exhibiting bantam and large fowl cochins. I love working with youth and have helped many young people getting started in the hobby, including my grandchildren. I have attended many shows across the
country and have met and made friends with many wonderful people in the hobby. Sharing our passion and knowledge with youth and newcomers is vital to maintaining the existence of our hobby. I will work hard to represent the Southwest District and ensure our district has an active voice in the board meetings. I would greatly
appreciate your consideration and look forward to working together with you all if elected.
Thank you, Christie Ross
West Central District - IA, MN, MT, NE, ND, SD, WY:
Rick Klehr
I have been honored to be the director of the west central district. So enjoyed meeting all the cochin fans, both young. and old.
I would appreciate the opportunity to continue to serve the members of this district as their director and look forward to this district hosting the Western National in 2021.
Thank you, Rick Klehr
Southeast District - AL, GA, FL, MS, NC, SC, TN:
Ivy Young
Hello everyone It’s election time!
I’ve served on the BOD the past 4 years. While I would love to say it’s all been a cake walk. This term has been challenging to say the least. I have struggled the past few months on this decision. I was 2nd guessing myself on if I could help the SE or hurt them in 2021-2022. Due to Covid. But I’m not a quitter I’m not made like this. I/we have worked so hard to make this a awesome district. It’s really came so far from when I’ve started. I promise everyone of you I will not stop. Things might be a little different for me in the way I handle things. But I will welcome the challenges of all this! Make this mess my message! If elected I will keep striving for the best! Keep voicing my members thoughts in every choice I make! I couldn’t run this district without everyone of you helping me. It’s been a honor pleasure and a few grey hairs. But if y’all are in I’m in!
Please make sure everyone of you vote! Thank you again to everyone for
letting me serve as the SE District Director.
Ivy Young
Pacific District - AK, AZ, CA, HI, ID, NV, OR, UT, WA:
Bryant Helvey
My name is Bryant Helvey. I joined Cochins International as a youth member the year of the club’s formation. I have been pleased to serve the club these past years and would like to continue to contribute as Pacific District director and meet our members around the country. Thank you for your support of our club!
Canada:
Roxanne Daley
Greetings Cochins International members! My name is Roxanne Daley. I am currently District Director for Canada and would like to Share my Letter of Candidacy for this position for the upcoming term.
I have enjoyed serving the Canadian Membership over the past two years. Although new to this position, it has been an enjoyable journey meeting people and learning more about the Club. It has been an expansion and opportunity to further my interest and enjoyment in the poultry hobby. I have been keeping poultry upwards of 16 years now and I’ve had Cochins since day one. They are a favorite breed! Along the way I have focused on breeding, exhibiting, mentoring and sharing my knowledge and experiences . Participating in my local poultry club as not only a member but advancing to the Secretary/ Treasurer, Vice President, President and Past President positions. My interest in Poultry has also enabled me to be a founding member of the Ontario Poultry Judges Association. We formed this association to help certify new judges in Ontario, Canada. I also have successfully completed the program gaining my license to judge poultry licensed by the OPJA and as a female am quite proud of that accomplishment, using judging
opportunities to further my education in the wonderful world of poultry!
Hosting the Western National last year at the OPB show in Ontario was some work but a lot of fun! Canada is a very large geographic District but folks came together from across the country and we saw American visitors as well. I was happy to be a part of the event and worked hard soliciting donations for prizes, encouraging entries, sharing knowledge and great conversations in addition to supporting the sales of Club Merchandise and promoting Cochins International during the show. It makes me happy to know my peers are enjoying themselves and their experiences within the Fancy and of Cochins International! I look forward to continue to serve the membership in Canada if they so wish to have me! I enjoy promoting not only the cochin community but all poultry breeds as poultry has been a piece of my life for many many years now. It is a wonderfully social community, a very welcoming community and a very helpful and supporting community and I am proud to be a part of that community!
Thank you kindly for your time and consideration! Roxanne
International:
John Burgess
To Whom It May Concern:
This is to advise that it is my intent to run for the position of International Director of Cochins International during the Fall 2020 Election covering the next two (2) years (2021-22).
I enjoy conversing with and exchanging information regarding cochins with our International members and non-members overseas who also have an interest in cochins (large, bantam/pekin) of any color variety included in their respective flocks. My current flock includes bantams in black, white and birchen. My interest here is focused on data exchange thru informal discussion with International cochin/pekin enthusiasts. This is consistent with my working career before I retired as a civilian from the U.S. Army Night Vision and Electro-Optics Laboratory where my last assignment was as the International Program Manager.
Regards, John Burgess
OFFICERS:
Term: January 1, 2021 thru December 31, 2022
Officers are voted on by the General Membership.
Uncontested positions will NOT appear on the ballot.
PRESIDENT:
Stephanie Coomer
My name is Stephanie Coomer and I am writing this to officially announce my intent to run for President of Cochins International. A little about me first, I run my small farm in Central Indiana, we raise Large Fowl Black & Blue Cochins, as well as Orpingtons, Bourbon Red turkeys and also have horses and pigs. I am an active member of CI and a member of the APA for 3 years. I am in my 3rd year exhibiting Cochins and other poultry and raising poultry for 6.
I feel that I would be a great candidate for the position of President because I was the President of the Board for a 501c3 for over 3 years, I have the leadership skills and experience and understand the importance of having a dedicated board to drive the Club into the future and the importance of working as a team to drive success. I will hold the board of Executives and the Board of Directors accountable and help push the presence of CI in all districts. In my professional life I am a Corporate Recruiter, and a graphic designer. In my personal life I have been a 4H leader, I give
riding lessons and finish horses in my spare time, I am a designer for the APA yearbook as well as a member of their Marketing team and I have and will continue to assist my district in any way I can. I have donated my time locally to host free in person and online Clinics for youth and adults interested in learning about beginner breeding and exhibition. I have been blessed to have been guided by a couple of the great breeders of these birds and I mentor young people in my area passing on that amazing knowledge. I feel that nuturing any interest of our youth to our fancy is so important for the future of this club and exhibition poultry. In the future I will continue to strive for breed excellence through judgingn4H and Showmanship and intend to file for my judges apprenticeship with the APA. I believe that you can never stop learning.
As president, I would strive to continue the reputation of CI as a leader. In the amount of shows I attend I will be someone our members both recognize and feel comfortable consulting with. I would work to build a strong team foundation within the Executive Board and Board of Directors and push forward to the bright future of CI. I will strive so that the CI members are rewarded for their hardnwork and active membership. Thank you for your consideration.
Please I encourage you, if you do not already have a CI membership, join the club and vote!
Gail Carlson
It has been an honor and privilege to proudly serve the members of Cochins International since 2011 in various capacities.
In 2011, I volunteered to take over the Club website as the old site was closing down. I designed, launched, and maintain the website you see today.
That was the same year I volunteered to assume the position of Editor/Publisher of the Breeders Directory. I continue to publish the Directory every two years, and have now published 5 issues since 2011.
In 2013, I launched the Online Shows on the website. Between 2013 and 2016, we held 9 shows, all judged by APA/ABA judges. The Judges’ written critiques were the highlights of the shows, and these remain on the website today as great educational tools.
My first “official” capacity with the Club was when I was elected to serve as Vice-President for the 2015-2016 term.
In 2015, I wrote and sponsored the Annual Exhibitor Award program. It was passed unanimously by the BOD, and remains one of our most popular award programs today.
I was re-elected to serve as Vice-President for the 2017-2018 term.
In September of 2017, when Linda Tobia stepped down as President, I was appointed by the BOD to act as President for the remainder of her term thru December of 2018.
Since May of 2018, I have been Editor/Publisher of the Club Newsletter.
In the fall of 2018, I was elected to serve as President for the term of 2019-2020. It is the position I currently hold. As President, my responsibility is to maintain the mission of the Club, support our membership, and guide and coordinate the activities of the Club.
For the past three years, it has been an honor to lead the efforts of the Board of Directors as we:
*Increased the fund allocations for our Junior programs and National and District Meet awards;
*Worked with the APA & ABA Standards Committees to correct errors in the Cochin standards;
*Worked with the APA Standards Committee to secure APA recognition for Buff Columbian and Lemon Blue Bantams; and
*Implemented the State Representative Program.
Cochins International was formed to promote, encourage and foster the development of the Cochin breed. We have a very diverse membership – from backyard fanciers to Master Breeders & Exhibitors, and from the young to young-at-heart. But it is our passion for our Cochins that binds us, and our commitment to help one another succeed keeps us strong.
My commitment has been, and will always be, to the success of our Club and our Members, and cannot be questioned. I am asking for your continued support as I seek re-election as your President for the 2021-2022 term.
Thank you! Gail Carlson
VICE-PRESIDENT:
Jason Young
To the Members of Cochins International
Hi everyone! I am the standing Vice President for Cochins International. I have severed since 2019 through the present. I am officially putting my name back in the hat to run for the office I currently hold again for 2021-2022. The past year and 8 months for me on the BOD of CI have been fun, tough and sometimes challenging. I will tell you, there is a great group in office currently. We have directors that go out of their way to help you, the membership. I am truly honored to have severed with them. In 2021-2022, I plan to work with the Board and membership to have your voice heard more than ever. I want to work on some things such as job descriptions for the positions of office. Right now, some are unclear. I will try to help the club by rewording some of these positions to give someone a better idea of what they would be doing, should they step up to help work in the club. I will assist our President in all ways if they need me. I am looking to add a member’s only forum discussion page, whether it be on Facebook or another route. There are many options out there, and I plan to propose to the BOD, several choices and then on to you the members to decide. We need a place to actively ask those questions that only member voices should be heard. I will also work diligently with all other Officers and Directors to help plan and put on the very best CI meets possible, if a National, District or Regular meet. There is a lot that can be done, to make things better and this club to grow to be the best breed club. 2020 has been a crazy year and I am not sure what 2021 and even 2022 holds for all of us in the poultry world. I can only say, if I go back in office as your VP, I will work hard, to keep you, the members, heard above all else. We have a great club and I only want to do everything I can to help it be better and better. I am so glad to have worked alongside of Gail Carlson. She has taught me a lot and works tirelessly for this club. I hope to be able to help her ease her load if elected again. She has truly busted her tail for you all in the past. A special thanks to Gail Carlson and all the BOD for what I consider a successful term. I hope I am able to continue to work with this great group as a board member. Pandemic or not, we have all tried to keep Cochins and Cochins International a very important part of our lives. Good Luck to everyone in 2021 and reach out to me at any time. Thank you, Jason Young VP Cochins International
SECRETARY:
Darrell Garland
Hello, my name is Darrell Garland and I am 22 years old. I live in Western North Carolina, in small town friendly Rutherfordton. I grew up around poultry my whole entire life and I still want to continue to work for the fancy. I want to do and achieve a lot of things within the hobby. Running for the Secretary position for Cochins International is one place I’d like to start so I can work to give back to the poultry fancy.
My experience so far, I am the state representative for Cochins International and I stand by and represent North Carolina within the club. For the past few years, I’ve become very knowledgeable with filling out show reports, clerking and interacting with the different clubs that I have attended shows at and many different district directors and officers, both current and previous-ones. I always meet and greet new people getting into the breed with a smile and I’m always willing to help with anything they need, and helping anyone learn. I’ve now been breeding bantam cochins for around six years and slowly starting with large fowl. I breed bantam cochins in the colors of blue, black, and mottled and buff as well as a few other fun colors. Large Fowl, I’m working with blacks and blues. I attend almost all the shows in the South East making at least 2-3 new shows every year to meet other breeders. I’m willing to stand by new and current members not only at shows but for calls or emails and willing to work day and night to make sure that the club is always held to a high standard and one members are proud to be a part of. As your Secretary, I would work hard on getting to know new and current members and reaching out to prospective new members who are interested. I will also work hard to include and encourage our younger generation members and junior exhibitors because they are our future of the hobby and showing. My goal is to be the best Secretary I can be and to work as hard as possible to please everyone and to be sure their voices are heard.
I feel I can be an asset to the Executive Board and the entire Board of Directors by doing the duties with pride and hard work that are laid out by the By-laws and feel I can bring some new and fresh ideas to help keep this club we love moving forward in a positive direction.
Lastly, please feel free to contact me anytime with any questions you may have for me or my intentions to serve your club. A vote for Darrell Garland is a vote that will count when you want to come express your opinions and ideas. Thank you all for reading and your consideration of placing me as Secretary.
Thank You, Darrell Garland
TREASURER:
Jamie Matts
I am running again for treasurer of this club. I have been a member for over 30 years and continue to raise, show and sell a variety of cochin bantams and large fowl. I wish more people would volunteer to serve and help this club. The breed has given me so much over the years and serving and volunteering is a way I give back.
Thanks for your continued support. Jamie
DISTRICT DIRECTORS:
Term: January 1, 2021 thru December 31, 2022
Directors are voted on only by those Members in the District.
Uncontested positions will NOT appear on the ballot.
Northeast 1 District - CT, ME, MA, NH, NY, RI, VT:
Lisa Podgwaite
Hi I am running again for District 1 Director. I have been showing and breeding white and black Cochins since 2009 and they are my love.
I hope to continue helping others with showing as well helping in any form. I have had the opportunity to have some wonderful Breeders guide me along the way. A big thank you to them.
I live in Vermont and go to also all the New England shows as well as others long distance.
So I hope to continue.
Thank you, Lisa Podgwaite
Northeast 2 District - DE, MD, NJ, PA, VA, WV:
Christopher Rob
Dear Northeast District 2 Members,
My name is Christopher Rob and have been the acting District Director since the resignation of Richard Barczewski the Fall of 2019. In the past I have been a member of the Cochin International Board as Secretary for the club. At the time of stepping up to be Secretary position I was a young kid who thought I could do anything. I was elected in for the position in the 2016 election. Half way during that term I had been adjusting to a new job as the senior staff at the age of 26. That was major undertaking at the time and I felt, as though I tried, that I was not able to commit myself to the club as someone in that position should. Which is why I had finished my term without seeking reelection. Since then we have settled in to that career and have gotten to spend more time than ever with my birds and have learned to balance work and life without being completely exhausted. At this time I enjoy being a member of
your board and happy at all times to help with old an new members alike. I have been raising and showing Cochins for more than 10 years and the main breed that started my interest in the fancy. I will always remain a member of the club as it was my start in the show world. I have many friends and memories with members of this club and in no way will that change with or without election. I will always enjoy the company of my fellow exhibitionists/breeders and enjoy learning more about their breeding efforts and struggles. So, at this time, I am announcing my running as District Director for Northeast 2 to continue pursuing a improved/better future for this club. Thank you for all your support and vote going into this year’s election.
Christopher Rob, Northeast 2 District Director
North Central District - IL, IN, KY, MI, OH, WI:
Ross Treffert
Re-elect Ross Treffert for your North Central District Director. This year sucked! Meh. As many of you have had to chance to get to know me over the past 2 years as serving as your North Central District Director. I hope you all can see and know what is really important to me. If you do not....It’s preservation of the breed and the presence of Cochins International at our shows. If re-elected I will not change a thing. Those two areas will never change for me. This year has really been a challenge for all board members of this club. Some more then others. But I promise you that I/we fought, kicked and screamed through all of it to fight for the show to go on. I look forward to the coming years and if re-elected I promise to make up 2020 in the best ways possible for the 2021 show season. As always Stay safe, stay healthy, and Cochins Rule!
Southwest District - AR, CO, KS, LA, MO, NM, OK, TX:
Brent Warner
Hello Cochin International members!
My name is Brent Warner and I would like to show my intent to run for Southwest district director. I have first hand knowledge of this position since my mother, Bernita Miller, has been the district director for almost 20 years. When I am not busy working and running my construction business, I am outside watching and critiquing my cochins on how to improve them and make them comparable to the standard of perfection. I have been raising and breeding cochins for many years. I gained my knowledge and my love for cochins from my mentor and step-dad Kenny
Miller. I have also assisted with clerking at sanctioned poultry shows. I will represent this district to the best of my abilities if I am elected to this position.
Thank you for your time, Brent Warner
Christie Ross
Hello fellow Cochins International Members,
My name is Christie Ross. I am writing to announce my intent to run for the Southwest District Director. I live in Northeast Oklahoma. My love of poultry came from my late father. He raised various types of poultry, waterfowl and peafowl. Of all of the birds my father raised his cochins were always my favorite. I have been an active member of CI for the past 5 years, raising and exhibiting bantam and large fowl cochins. I love working with youth and have helped many young people getting started in the hobby, including my grandchildren. I have attended many shows across the
country and have met and made friends with many wonderful people in the hobby. Sharing our passion and knowledge with youth and newcomers is vital to maintaining the existence of our hobby. I will work hard to represent the Southwest District and ensure our district has an active voice in the board meetings. I would greatly
appreciate your consideration and look forward to working together with you all if elected.
Thank you, Christie Ross
West Central District - IA, MN, MT, NE, ND, SD, WY:
Rick Klehr
I have been honored to be the director of the west central district. So enjoyed meeting all the cochin fans, both young. and old.
I would appreciate the opportunity to continue to serve the members of this district as their director and look forward to this district hosting the Western National in 2021.
Thank you, Rick Klehr
Southeast District - AL, GA, FL, MS, NC, SC, TN:
Ivy Young
Hello everyone It’s election time!
I’ve served on the BOD the past 4 years. While I would love to say it’s all been a cake walk. This term has been challenging to say the least. I have struggled the past few months on this decision. I was 2nd guessing myself on if I could help the SE or hurt them in 2021-2022. Due to Covid. But I’m not a quitter I’m not made like this. I/we have worked so hard to make this a awesome district. It’s really came so far from when I’ve started. I promise everyone of you I will not stop. Things might be a little different for me in the way I handle things. But I will welcome the challenges of all this! Make this mess my message! If elected I will keep striving for the best! Keep voicing my members thoughts in every choice I make! I couldn’t run this district without everyone of you helping me. It’s been a honor pleasure and a few grey hairs. But if y’all are in I’m in!
Please make sure everyone of you vote! Thank you again to everyone for
letting me serve as the SE District Director.
Ivy Young
Pacific District - AK, AZ, CA, HI, ID, NV, OR, UT, WA:
Bryant Helvey
My name is Bryant Helvey. I joined Cochins International as a youth member the year of the club’s formation. I have been pleased to serve the club these past years and would like to continue to contribute as Pacific District director and meet our members around the country. Thank you for your support of our club!
Canada:
Roxanne Daley
Greetings Cochins International members! My name is Roxanne Daley. I am currently District Director for Canada and would like to Share my Letter of Candidacy for this position for the upcoming term.
I have enjoyed serving the Canadian Membership over the past two years. Although new to this position, it has been an enjoyable journey meeting people and learning more about the Club. It has been an expansion and opportunity to further my interest and enjoyment in the poultry hobby. I have been keeping poultry upwards of 16 years now and I’ve had Cochins since day one. They are a favorite breed! Along the way I have focused on breeding, exhibiting, mentoring and sharing my knowledge and experiences . Participating in my local poultry club as not only a member but advancing to the Secretary/ Treasurer, Vice President, President and Past President positions. My interest in Poultry has also enabled me to be a founding member of the Ontario Poultry Judges Association. We formed this association to help certify new judges in Ontario, Canada. I also have successfully completed the program gaining my license to judge poultry licensed by the OPJA and as a female am quite proud of that accomplishment, using judging
opportunities to further my education in the wonderful world of poultry!
Hosting the Western National last year at the OPB show in Ontario was some work but a lot of fun! Canada is a very large geographic District but folks came together from across the country and we saw American visitors as well. I was happy to be a part of the event and worked hard soliciting donations for prizes, encouraging entries, sharing knowledge and great conversations in addition to supporting the sales of Club Merchandise and promoting Cochins International during the show. It makes me happy to know my peers are enjoying themselves and their experiences within the Fancy and of Cochins International! I look forward to continue to serve the membership in Canada if they so wish to have me! I enjoy promoting not only the cochin community but all poultry breeds as poultry has been a piece of my life for many many years now. It is a wonderfully social community, a very welcoming community and a very helpful and supporting community and I am proud to be a part of that community!
Thank you kindly for your time and consideration! Roxanne
International:
John Burgess
To Whom It May Concern:
This is to advise that it is my intent to run for the position of International Director of Cochins International during the Fall 2020 Election covering the next two (2) years (2021-22).
I enjoy conversing with and exchanging information regarding cochins with our International members and non-members overseas who also have an interest in cochins (large, bantam/pekin) of any color variety included in their respective flocks. My current flock includes bantams in black, white and birchen. My interest here is focused on data exchange thru informal discussion with International cochin/pekin enthusiasts. This is consistent with my working career before I retired as a civilian from the U.S. Army Night Vision and Electro-Optics Laboratory where my last assignment was as the International Program Manager.
Regards, John Burgess
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 - OFFICIAL NOTICE OF ELECTION AND CALENDAR:
September 1: Official Notification in Newsletter of Candidates and Constitution Referendums
October 1: Mail Ballots to Members by USPS mail**
October 31: Ballots must be returned by USPS mail and RECEIVED
November: Count, verify and announce election results
**If you have moved in the past two years, please contact Gail Carlson and verify that we have your current address on file.
September 1: Official Notification in Newsletter of Candidates and Constitution Referendums
October 1: Mail Ballots to Members by USPS mail**
October 31: Ballots must be returned by USPS mail and RECEIVED
November: Count, verify and announce election results
**If you have moved in the past two years, please contact Gail Carlson and verify that we have your current address on file.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 - MASTER BREEDER MILESTONES:
The BRONZE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT is earned when a member earns 100 points in one Variety.
DONNA SMITH ● Bantam Mottleds ● March, 2020
The BRONZE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT is earned when a member earns 100 points in one Variety.
DONNA SMITH ● Bantam Mottleds ● March, 2020
AUGUST 12, 2020 - NEW MERCHANDISE HAS ARRIVED!:
Be sure to check out the new merchandise on the Club Merchandise Page!
Be sure to check out the new merchandise on the Club Merchandise Page!
AUGUST 9, 2020 - ANNOUNCEMENT OF 2021 NATIONAL MEETS!:
AUGUST 9, 2020 - 2020 ANNUAL EXHIBITOR AWARDS:
Regretfully, the Board of Directors has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Annual Exhibitor Awards. The AE Awards are based on Master Breeder points earned within the calendar year. While we recognize that some areas of the country have been able to hold shows in 2020, Covid-19 has caused this to not be true for most of the country. It was the majority decision (although not unanimous) that cancelling the 2020 AE Awards would be the only fair decision to represent the entire membership.
To be very clear, this will in no way affect any points and/or awards earned in 2020 in the Master Breeder Program.
The 2021 Annual Exhibitor Awards will be based on MB points earned in the calendar year 2021.
Regretfully, the Board of Directors has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Annual Exhibitor Awards. The AE Awards are based on Master Breeder points earned within the calendar year. While we recognize that some areas of the country have been able to hold shows in 2020, Covid-19 has caused this to not be true for most of the country. It was the majority decision (although not unanimous) that cancelling the 2020 AE Awards would be the only fair decision to represent the entire membership.
To be very clear, this will in no way affect any points and/or awards earned in 2020 in the Master Breeder Program.
The 2021 Annual Exhibitor Awards will be based on MB points earned in the calendar year 2021.
MAY 1, 2020 - CLARIFICATION OF AOV DEFINITIONS & PLACEMENTS:
The APA and ABA define AOV as Any (or All) Other Varieties. When judging, it is NOT a typical placement that is made. The placement is usually made when a specific request is made, either by the Host Show or a Breed Club, wishing to make a special award.
In October of 2016, the General Membership of Cochins International voted to adopt the following as our Official Club Definition for AOV Placements & Awards:
“AOV awards should not include birds from the following varieties: Black, White, or the Varieties from which the Best of Breed or the Reserve of Breed have been determined.”
What this tells us is that Blacks and Whites can never be awarded AOV – no matter who wins BB or RB.
Example #1: Black wins BB, and White wins RB. AOV can only then be awarded to Any Other Variety, not including Black or White.
Example #2: Black wins BB, and Mottled wins RB. AOV can only then be awarded to Any Other Variety, not including Black, White or Mottled.
Example #3: Mottled wins BB, and Brown Red wins RB. AOV can only then be awarded to Any Other Variety, not including Black, White, Mottled or Brown Red.
The APA and ABA define AOV as Any (or All) Other Varieties. When judging, it is NOT a typical placement that is made. The placement is usually made when a specific request is made, either by the Host Show or a Breed Club, wishing to make a special award.
In October of 2016, the General Membership of Cochins International voted to adopt the following as our Official Club Definition for AOV Placements & Awards:
“AOV awards should not include birds from the following varieties: Black, White, or the Varieties from which the Best of Breed or the Reserve of Breed have been determined.”
What this tells us is that Blacks and Whites can never be awarded AOV – no matter who wins BB or RB.
Example #1: Black wins BB, and White wins RB. AOV can only then be awarded to Any Other Variety, not including Black or White.
Example #2: Black wins BB, and Mottled wins RB. AOV can only then be awarded to Any Other Variety, not including Black, White or Mottled.
Example #3: Mottled wins BB, and Brown Red wins RB. AOV can only then be awarded to Any Other Variety, not including Black, White, Mottled or Brown Red.
MAY 1, 2020 - NOTIFICATION OF ELECTION OF OFFICERS & DIRECTORS FOR 2021-2022:
MAY 1, 2020 - REQUEST FOR 2021 NATIONAL MEET BIDS:
MAY 1, 2020 - PRESIDENT'S REPORT & UPDATE:
Please join me in welcoming our newest State Representatives: Christie Ross of Oklahoma and Brent Warner of Missouri.
I want to thank Rich Barczewski again for his dedication to our Master Breeder Program, as well as the great articles he has been writing for our Newsletters.
I would be remiss if I didn’t thank Ross Treffert for all fresh new ideas he is bringing to our Junior Programs! These are exciting times for our Juniors!
A huge congratulations to all the winners of our 2019 Annual Exhibitor Awards!! We sent out 30 certificates to 22 different exhibitors. This is the 4th year of awards, and I am thrilled to see it so well received. As this was my pet project a few years ago, I want to thank the Board of Directors and Members for their continued support of the program.
In January, the BOD doubled our (earmarked) financial allocations for our District and National meets. Funds are also now earmarked specifically for our Junior programs. We remain committed to celebrating your exhibition excellence!
Speaking of exhibition excellence, we are proud to announce the Cochin Judges for our 2020 Nationals:
EAST: Judge Mike Sayre / Eastern Kentucky Poultry Assn. / Morehead, KY / November 21, 2020
WEST: Judge Jamie Matts / Oklahoma State Poultry Federation / Shawnee, OK / December 12, 2020
Don’t forget to make your hotel reservations now before everything is booked up! Watch for more details on our 2020 Nationals this summer.
We are currently accepting bids from host clubs for our 2021 Nationals. The Eastern National will be held in the Northeast 2 District, and the Western National will be held in the West Central District. If you have a favorite show you think would be a great National host, please ask them to submit a bid, or contact your District Director. The deadline to submit bids is July 30th.
I am happy to announce that we have placed an order for new merchandise! We listened to your requests, and are adding Youth Tees, Full Zip-Front Hoodies, and more extended sizes (where possible). Unfortunately, the production was temporarily halted due to Covid-19, but they are hoping to be back to work soon. So, while we were planning to be fully stocked and ready to fill orders and ship by May 1st, it will most probably be closer to mid-May. Please watch for announcements on the Club website and on Facebook as to when we can start taking your orders. Remaining old stock will stay on the Club website at closeout pricing of 50% off!
2020 is an election year for Cochins International. This October, we will be voting on all Officers and District Directors to serve in 2021 and 2022. The BOD is also currently reviewing the Constitution & By-Laws for any necessary updates or amendments we feel need your consideration. Being an Officer or Director is not a line-item on your resume, nor is it a pathway to help you sell more birds. It is a 2-year commitment of responsibility to serve and represent not only our Cochin breed, but also our General Membership and your respective District. The Board of Directors sets the policies and guides the direction of our Club, as dictated by the wishes of our membership. It is important to understand that as an Officer or Director, you are being entrusted by those voting you in to office to represent their interests on the Board of Directors. You are their voice!
Anyone wishing to run for a position on the Board of Directors MUST submit a Letter of Candidacy by August 15th. All letters will be published in the September 1 Newsletter. Ballots will then be mailed by USPS mail to all members October 1. We also encourage those running for office to declare their intentions in the CI Facebook group. If anyone wishes to write a letter of support for a particular candidate, those letters also need to be submitted by August 15th for publication in the September 1 Newsletter. Letters of Candidacy or support should be emailed to me at [email protected]. Again, they must be received by August 15th.
Please join me in welcoming our newest State Representatives: Christie Ross of Oklahoma and Brent Warner of Missouri.
I want to thank Rich Barczewski again for his dedication to our Master Breeder Program, as well as the great articles he has been writing for our Newsletters.
I would be remiss if I didn’t thank Ross Treffert for all fresh new ideas he is bringing to our Junior Programs! These are exciting times for our Juniors!
A huge congratulations to all the winners of our 2019 Annual Exhibitor Awards!! We sent out 30 certificates to 22 different exhibitors. This is the 4th year of awards, and I am thrilled to see it so well received. As this was my pet project a few years ago, I want to thank the Board of Directors and Members for their continued support of the program.
In January, the BOD doubled our (earmarked) financial allocations for our District and National meets. Funds are also now earmarked specifically for our Junior programs. We remain committed to celebrating your exhibition excellence!
Speaking of exhibition excellence, we are proud to announce the Cochin Judges for our 2020 Nationals:
EAST: Judge Mike Sayre / Eastern Kentucky Poultry Assn. / Morehead, KY / November 21, 2020
WEST: Judge Jamie Matts / Oklahoma State Poultry Federation / Shawnee, OK / December 12, 2020
Don’t forget to make your hotel reservations now before everything is booked up! Watch for more details on our 2020 Nationals this summer.
We are currently accepting bids from host clubs for our 2021 Nationals. The Eastern National will be held in the Northeast 2 District, and the Western National will be held in the West Central District. If you have a favorite show you think would be a great National host, please ask them to submit a bid, or contact your District Director. The deadline to submit bids is July 30th.
I am happy to announce that we have placed an order for new merchandise! We listened to your requests, and are adding Youth Tees, Full Zip-Front Hoodies, and more extended sizes (where possible). Unfortunately, the production was temporarily halted due to Covid-19, but they are hoping to be back to work soon. So, while we were planning to be fully stocked and ready to fill orders and ship by May 1st, it will most probably be closer to mid-May. Please watch for announcements on the Club website and on Facebook as to when we can start taking your orders. Remaining old stock will stay on the Club website at closeout pricing of 50% off!
2020 is an election year for Cochins International. This October, we will be voting on all Officers and District Directors to serve in 2021 and 2022. The BOD is also currently reviewing the Constitution & By-Laws for any necessary updates or amendments we feel need your consideration. Being an Officer or Director is not a line-item on your resume, nor is it a pathway to help you sell more birds. It is a 2-year commitment of responsibility to serve and represent not only our Cochin breed, but also our General Membership and your respective District. The Board of Directors sets the policies and guides the direction of our Club, as dictated by the wishes of our membership. It is important to understand that as an Officer or Director, you are being entrusted by those voting you in to office to represent their interests on the Board of Directors. You are their voice!
Anyone wishing to run for a position on the Board of Directors MUST submit a Letter of Candidacy by August 15th. All letters will be published in the September 1 Newsletter. Ballots will then be mailed by USPS mail to all members October 1. We also encourage those running for office to declare their intentions in the CI Facebook group. If anyone wishes to write a letter of support for a particular candidate, those letters also need to be submitted by August 15th for publication in the September 1 Newsletter. Letters of Candidacy or support should be emailed to me at [email protected]. Again, they must be received by August 15th.
MAY 1, 2020 - 2019 ANNUAL EXHIBITOR AWARDS:
The Cochins International Annual Exhibitor Awards were established to recognize and reward, on an annual basis, those members who have earned the most Master Breeder points in their respective (recognized) Variety for the calendar year. Master Breeder points are earned based on the number of Cochins exhibited at shows which host Cochins International meets. Winners are awarded with Certificates documenting their achievements.
BANTAMS
Barred: Scott Adams
Birchen: Sarah Batz
Black: Mark & Larry Peterson
Black Frizzle: Judy Gantt (P&G Silkies)
Blue: Christie Ross
Brown Red: Bill Mackowski
Buff: Donna Lamb
Columbian: Craig Hansen
Golden Laced: Annamay Carlson (tie) and Gail Carlson (tie)
Lemon Blue: Pilot Mtn. Poultry (Ivy & Jason Young)
Mottled: Matt McCammon
Mottled Frizzle: Kim Breakfield
Partridge: Annamay Carlson
Red: Joan Fullerton
Self Blue: Chad & Karen Powell
Silver Laced: Craig Hansen (tie) and Amanda & Randy Talarchyk (tie)
Silver Penciled: Annamay Carlson
Splash: Bill Mackowski
White: Judy Gantt P&G Silkies)
White Frizzle: Tessa Young
OVERALL: Matt McCammon
LARGE FOWL
Barred: Scott Adams
Black: Steve & Rob Dixon
Blue: Danny & Teresa Banks
Buff: David Stuart
Partridge: Richard Barczewski
White: Larry Schrage
OVERALL: Scott Adams
The Cochins International Annual Exhibitor Awards were established to recognize and reward, on an annual basis, those members who have earned the most Master Breeder points in their respective (recognized) Variety for the calendar year. Master Breeder points are earned based on the number of Cochins exhibited at shows which host Cochins International meets. Winners are awarded with Certificates documenting their achievements.
BANTAMS
Barred: Scott Adams
Birchen: Sarah Batz
Black: Mark & Larry Peterson
Black Frizzle: Judy Gantt (P&G Silkies)
Blue: Christie Ross
Brown Red: Bill Mackowski
Buff: Donna Lamb
Columbian: Craig Hansen
Golden Laced: Annamay Carlson (tie) and Gail Carlson (tie)
Lemon Blue: Pilot Mtn. Poultry (Ivy & Jason Young)
Mottled: Matt McCammon
Mottled Frizzle: Kim Breakfield
Partridge: Annamay Carlson
Red: Joan Fullerton
Self Blue: Chad & Karen Powell
Silver Laced: Craig Hansen (tie) and Amanda & Randy Talarchyk (tie)
Silver Penciled: Annamay Carlson
Splash: Bill Mackowski
White: Judy Gantt P&G Silkies)
White Frizzle: Tessa Young
OVERALL: Matt McCammon
LARGE FOWL
Barred: Scott Adams
Black: Steve & Rob Dixon
Blue: Danny & Teresa Banks
Buff: David Stuart
Partridge: Richard Barczewski
White: Larry Schrage
OVERALL: Scott Adams
MAY 1, 2020 - MASTER BREEDER MILESTONES:
The SILVER CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT is earned when a member earns 250 points in one Variety.
TOM & SANDRA ROEBUCK, JR. ● Bantam Whites ● January, 2020
The BRONZE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT is earned when a member earns 100 points in one Variety.
CHRISTIE ROSS ● Bantam Blues ● October, 2019
KEITH WAGONER ● Bantam Blacks ● October, 2019
DANNY & TERESA BANKS ● Large Fowl Blacks ● November, 2019
THOMAS & JONATHAN PETERS (PEEP) ● Bantam Blacks ● Jan., 2020
BRUCE AUGER ● Bantam Blues ● January, 2020
The SILVER CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT is earned when a member earns 250 points in one Variety.
TOM & SANDRA ROEBUCK, JR. ● Bantam Whites ● January, 2020
The BRONZE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT is earned when a member earns 100 points in one Variety.
CHRISTIE ROSS ● Bantam Blues ● October, 2019
KEITH WAGONER ● Bantam Blacks ● October, 2019
DANNY & TERESA BANKS ● Large Fowl Blacks ● November, 2019
THOMAS & JONATHAN PETERS (PEEP) ● Bantam Blacks ● Jan., 2020
BRUCE AUGER ● Bantam Blues ● January, 2020
MAY 1, 2020 - ANNUAL LEGACY AWARDS:
Annual Legacy Awards are given in honor of our Master Breeders who have passed or retired from showing. The award is given in their home District and in their specialty Variety.
2020 Otes Ray, Sr. Legacy Award was awarded to Rhonda Smith for the Best Bantam Black at the Southeast District Meet held at the Unifour All Breeds Show, March 2020.
2020 Maxie Chastain Legacy Award was awarded to Judy Gantt for the Best Bantam White at the Southeast District Meet held at the Unifour All Breeds Show, March 2020
Annual Legacy Awards are given in honor of our Master Breeders who have passed or retired from showing. The award is given in their home District and in their specialty Variety.
2020 Otes Ray, Sr. Legacy Award was awarded to Rhonda Smith for the Best Bantam Black at the Southeast District Meet held at the Unifour All Breeds Show, March 2020.
2020 Maxie Chastain Legacy Award was awarded to Judy Gantt for the Best Bantam White at the Southeast District Meet held at the Unifour All Breeds Show, March 2020
JANUARY 1, 2020 - PRESIDENT'S REPORT & UPDATE:
What a wonderful year 2019 has been for Cochins across the United States, in Canada, and around the world! Showhall numbers are up, as is the quality. Diverse Varieties are now being seen on Champions Row. Juniors are exhibiting birds to rival their Open counterparts.
I want to thank Rick Klehr/West Central and Christopher Rob/Northeast 2, for stepping up and assuming the vacated District Director positions.
Please join me in welcoming our newest State Reps: Micheal Tarvin of Arkansas, Alinza Deuser of Indiana, Scott Adams of Nebraska, Donna Lamb of Massachusetts, and Jason Mayeaux of Louisiana.
What a wonderful fall show season this has been for our District and National Meets!! A huge thank you goes to our District Directors, State Reps, and many Club member volunteers for the marvelous job you have all done promoting our Breed and Club around the country.
I hope you all have your calendars marked for our 2020 Nationals:
EAST: Eastern Kentucky Poultry Assn. / Morehead, KY / November 21, 2020
WEST: Oklahoma State Poultry Federation / Shawnee, OK / December 12, 2020
What a wonderful year 2019 has been for Cochins across the United States, in Canada, and around the world! Showhall numbers are up, as is the quality. Diverse Varieties are now being seen on Champions Row. Juniors are exhibiting birds to rival their Open counterparts.
I want to thank Rick Klehr/West Central and Christopher Rob/Northeast 2, for stepping up and assuming the vacated District Director positions.
Please join me in welcoming our newest State Reps: Micheal Tarvin of Arkansas, Alinza Deuser of Indiana, Scott Adams of Nebraska, Donna Lamb of Massachusetts, and Jason Mayeaux of Louisiana.
What a wonderful fall show season this has been for our District and National Meets!! A huge thank you goes to our District Directors, State Reps, and many Club member volunteers for the marvelous job you have all done promoting our Breed and Club around the country.
I hope you all have your calendars marked for our 2020 Nationals:
EAST: Eastern Kentucky Poultry Assn. / Morehead, KY / November 21, 2020
WEST: Oklahoma State Poultry Federation / Shawnee, OK / December 12, 2020
JANUARY 1, 2020 - MASTER BREEDER MILESTONES:
MASTER BREEDER is our Club’s highest honor. The Title and Plaque are awarded when a member earns 500 points in one Variety in not less than 5 years.
DONNA LAMB - MASTER BREEDER - Bantam Whites - September, 2019
The SILVER CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT is awarded when a member earns 250 points in one Variety.
DONNA LAMB - Bantam Buffs - June, 2019
LINDA BLACKMAN - Bantam Blacks - August, 2019
BEAUCHAMP’S BANTAMS - Bantam Blacks - October, 2019
The BRONZE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT is awarded when a member earns 100 points in one Variety.
E.A.C. EXHIBITION POULTRY - Bantam Mottleds - June, 2019
BILL MACKOWSKI - Bantam Brown Reds - September, 2019
KIM BREAKFIELD - Bantam Mottleds - October, 2019
MASTER BREEDER is our Club’s highest honor. The Title and Plaque are awarded when a member earns 500 points in one Variety in not less than 5 years.
DONNA LAMB - MASTER BREEDER - Bantam Whites - September, 2019
The SILVER CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT is awarded when a member earns 250 points in one Variety.
DONNA LAMB - Bantam Buffs - June, 2019
LINDA BLACKMAN - Bantam Blacks - August, 2019
BEAUCHAMP’S BANTAMS - Bantam Blacks - October, 2019
The BRONZE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT is awarded when a member earns 100 points in one Variety.
E.A.C. EXHIBITION POULTRY - Bantam Mottleds - June, 2019
BILL MACKOWSKI - Bantam Brown Reds - September, 2019
KIM BREAKFIELD - Bantam Mottleds - October, 2019
JANUARY 1, 2020 - ANNUAL LEGACY AWARDS:
Annual Legacy Awards are given in honor of our Master Breeders who have passed or retired from showing. The award is given in their home District and in their specialty Variety.
2019 Bill Ziehm Legacy Award was awarded to Tom & Sandra Roebuck, Jr. for the Best Bantam Black at the Northeast 1 District Meet held at the Boston Poultry Expo, November, 2019.
2019 Jimmie Currens Legacy Award was awarded to Treffert Exhibition Cochins for the Best Bantam White at the North Central District Meet held at the Appalachian Classic, November, 2019.
2019 Sandy Isler Legacy Award was awarded to Christopher Rob for the Best Bantam Blue at the North Central District Meet held at the Appalachian Classic, November, 2019.
Annual Legacy Awards are given in honor of our Master Breeders who have passed or retired from showing. The award is given in their home District and in their specialty Variety.
2019 Bill Ziehm Legacy Award was awarded to Tom & Sandra Roebuck, Jr. for the Best Bantam Black at the Northeast 1 District Meet held at the Boston Poultry Expo, November, 2019.
2019 Jimmie Currens Legacy Award was awarded to Treffert Exhibition Cochins for the Best Bantam White at the North Central District Meet held at the Appalachian Classic, November, 2019.
2019 Sandy Isler Legacy Award was awarded to Christopher Rob for the Best Bantam Blue at the North Central District Meet held at the Appalachian Classic, November, 2019.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2019 - ANNOUNCEMENT OF 2020 NATIONAL MEETS:
SEPTEMBER 1, 2019 - PRESIDENT'S REPORT & UPDATE:
Fall Show Season is now upon us!! Along with Special Meets at most all APA/ABA sanctioned shows, we still have six District Meets and two National Meets on the horizon.
Your Directors are hard at work making sure the District Meets will be great fun for the entire family. I’ve very excited to see everything that Lisa and Roxanne have planned for the Nationals. I know all the Directors can always use an extra volunteer hand at the shows, and would love to hear from you. And of course, premium pledges are always welcome!!
It’s never too early to mark your calendars for our 2020 Nationals. We received some excellent bids from excellent venues, and are pleased to announce our 2020 Nationals:
EAST: Eastern Kentucky Poultry Assn. / Morehead, KY / November 21, 2020
WEST: Oklahoma State Poultry Federation / Shawnee, OK / December 12, 2020
The 2019-20 Breeders Directories are at the printers as I am writing this. Hopefully, I will get them back and in the mail to everyone within the week. Thank you to all the breeders who participated, and a special thank you to everyone who has helped to defray our printing costs with your advertising.
Craig Hansen and Rich Barczewski have resigned their positions as District Directors, and we know you join us in thanking them for their years of service, and wish them only the best in the future. We are very happy that Rich is staying on as our Master Breeder Chair. If you are interested in serving out either of these terms (which expire December 31, 2020), please contact me.
Please don’t forget that unless you paid for multiple years, your membership will expire December 31st. Please don’t wait until year-end to renew! Open enrollment for 2020 memberships begins October 1st.
There is exciting news for Juniors as Ross Treffert is working on rolling out a new award program at the first of the year.
Fall Show Season is now upon us!! Along with Special Meets at most all APA/ABA sanctioned shows, we still have six District Meets and two National Meets on the horizon.
Your Directors are hard at work making sure the District Meets will be great fun for the entire family. I’ve very excited to see everything that Lisa and Roxanne have planned for the Nationals. I know all the Directors can always use an extra volunteer hand at the shows, and would love to hear from you. And of course, premium pledges are always welcome!!
It’s never too early to mark your calendars for our 2020 Nationals. We received some excellent bids from excellent venues, and are pleased to announce our 2020 Nationals:
EAST: Eastern Kentucky Poultry Assn. / Morehead, KY / November 21, 2020
WEST: Oklahoma State Poultry Federation / Shawnee, OK / December 12, 2020
The 2019-20 Breeders Directories are at the printers as I am writing this. Hopefully, I will get them back and in the mail to everyone within the week. Thank you to all the breeders who participated, and a special thank you to everyone who has helped to defray our printing costs with your advertising.
Craig Hansen and Rich Barczewski have resigned their positions as District Directors, and we know you join us in thanking them for their years of service, and wish them only the best in the future. We are very happy that Rich is staying on as our Master Breeder Chair. If you are interested in serving out either of these terms (which expire December 31, 2020), please contact me.
Please don’t forget that unless you paid for multiple years, your membership will expire December 31st. Please don’t wait until year-end to renew! Open enrollment for 2020 memberships begins October 1st.
There is exciting news for Juniors as Ross Treffert is working on rolling out a new award program at the first of the year.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2019 - MASTER BREEDER MILESTONES:
The SILVER CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT is awarded when a member earns 250 points in one Variety:
E.A.C EXHIBITION POULTRY - Bantam Blacks - May, 2019
The SILVER CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT is awarded when a member earns 250 points in one Variety:
E.A.C EXHIBITION POULTRY - Bantam Blacks - May, 2019
MAY 1, 2019 - REQUEST FOR 2020 NATIONAL MEET BIDS:
MAY 1, 2019 - PRESIDENT'S REPORT & UPDATE:
Congratulations to our 2018 Annual Exhibitor Award recipients!! 31 certificates were mailed April 8th to 23 different members. In addition to the individual Variety awards, Overall point leaders were Judy Gantt (Bantams – 520 points total) and M & M Exhibition Poultry (Large Fowl – 109 points total).
The 2019-2020 Breeders Directory will be published late this summer. Breeder forms were mailed to everyone April 10th. Breeder listings are FREE, but you MUST complete and return your listing to be included. This is the best way to get your information to other members about who you are, where you are, and what Varieties you raise. Information regarding purchasing advertising space was also included in the packets that were mailed to you. We hope you will consider purchasing an ad, which helps defray our printing cost. All ads purchased will also run on the Cochins International website for the next two years. Please remember to return your Breeder forms by May 31st.
I hope you have your calendars marked for our 2019 National Meets. The Eastern National (Northeast 1 District) is being hosted by the Twin Tier Poultry Club in Bath, NY, on September 7-8. The Western National (Canada District) is being hosted by the Ontario Poultry Breeders in Grassie, Ontario, on October 19-20. The Board of Directors voted on the (Open) Cochin Judge for each National Meet from the lists of judges submitted to us by respective the host Clubs. Jamie Matts was selected to judge both the Eastern and Western Nationals this year!
We are currently taking bids from host Clubs for our 2020 National Meets. The Eastern National will be held in the North Central District, and the Western National will be held in the Southwest District. If your Club would like to host one of our Nationals in 2020, the National Bid Sheets can be found on our website. The deadline for bid submissions is July 30th.
Regarding discussions we have had recently regarding our National Meets, as you are aware, we are currently bound by our Constitution as to how many Nationals are held annually, and how they are rotated among Districts. The majority of responses we received from members were to retain the current status. As all changes to the Constitution must be approved by a vote of the General Membership, the BOD will review this issue, among other Constitutional items, on a bi-annual basis in the future to coincide with our bi-annual elections of Officers and Directors.
Congratulations to our 2018 Annual Exhibitor Award recipients!! 31 certificates were mailed April 8th to 23 different members. In addition to the individual Variety awards, Overall point leaders were Judy Gantt (Bantams – 520 points total) and M & M Exhibition Poultry (Large Fowl – 109 points total).
The 2019-2020 Breeders Directory will be published late this summer. Breeder forms were mailed to everyone April 10th. Breeder listings are FREE, but you MUST complete and return your listing to be included. This is the best way to get your information to other members about who you are, where you are, and what Varieties you raise. Information regarding purchasing advertising space was also included in the packets that were mailed to you. We hope you will consider purchasing an ad, which helps defray our printing cost. All ads purchased will also run on the Cochins International website for the next two years. Please remember to return your Breeder forms by May 31st.
I hope you have your calendars marked for our 2019 National Meets. The Eastern National (Northeast 1 District) is being hosted by the Twin Tier Poultry Club in Bath, NY, on September 7-8. The Western National (Canada District) is being hosted by the Ontario Poultry Breeders in Grassie, Ontario, on October 19-20. The Board of Directors voted on the (Open) Cochin Judge for each National Meet from the lists of judges submitted to us by respective the host Clubs. Jamie Matts was selected to judge both the Eastern and Western Nationals this year!
We are currently taking bids from host Clubs for our 2020 National Meets. The Eastern National will be held in the North Central District, and the Western National will be held in the Southwest District. If your Club would like to host one of our Nationals in 2020, the National Bid Sheets can be found on our website. The deadline for bid submissions is July 30th.
Regarding discussions we have had recently regarding our National Meets, as you are aware, we are currently bound by our Constitution as to how many Nationals are held annually, and how they are rotated among Districts. The majority of responses we received from members were to retain the current status. As all changes to the Constitution must be approved by a vote of the General Membership, the BOD will review this issue, among other Constitutional items, on a bi-annual basis in the future to coincide with our bi-annual elections of Officers and Directors.
MAY 1, 2019 - MASTER BREEDER MILESTONES:
The SILVER CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT is awarded when a member earns 250 points in one Variety:
SCOTT C. ADAMS - Bantam Blacks - May, 2018
The BRONZE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT is awarded when a member earns 100 points in one Variety:
CHRISTIE ROSS - Bantam Whites - November, 2018
JIM & PATTI ZIMMERMAN - Large Fowl Blacks - November, 2018
RHONDA & RIHANA SMITH - Bantam Whites - December, 2018
CIERA WALTERS - Large Fowl Blacks - December, 2018
PILOT MOUNTAIN POULTRY - Bantam Lemon Blues - January, 2019
TESSA YOUNG - Bantam Whites - January, 2019
JODI FRYE - Large Fowl Blacks - January, 2019
The SILVER CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT is awarded when a member earns 250 points in one Variety:
SCOTT C. ADAMS - Bantam Blacks - May, 2018
The BRONZE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT is awarded when a member earns 100 points in one Variety:
CHRISTIE ROSS - Bantam Whites - November, 2018
JIM & PATTI ZIMMERMAN - Large Fowl Blacks - November, 2018
RHONDA & RIHANA SMITH - Bantam Whites - December, 2018
CIERA WALTERS - Large Fowl Blacks - December, 2018
PILOT MOUNTAIN POULTRY - Bantam Lemon Blues - January, 2019
TESSA YOUNG - Bantam Whites - January, 2019
JODI FRYE - Large Fowl Blacks - January, 2019
MAY 1, 2019 - ANNUAL LEGACY AWARDS:
Annual Legacy Awards are given in honor of our Master Breeders who have passed or retired from
showing. The award is given in their home District and in their specialty Variety.
2019 Otes Ray, Sr. Legacy Award was awarded to Jonathan & Thomas Peters for the Best Bantam Black at the
Southeast District Meet held at The Pearl River Classic, January, 2019.
2019 Maxie Chastain Legacy Award was awarded to Tessa Young for the Best Bantam White at the Southeast
District Meet held at The Pearl River Classic, January, 2019.
Annual Legacy Awards are given in honor of our Master Breeders who have passed or retired from
showing. The award is given in their home District and in their specialty Variety.
2019 Otes Ray, Sr. Legacy Award was awarded to Jonathan & Thomas Peters for the Best Bantam Black at the
Southeast District Meet held at The Pearl River Classic, January, 2019.
2019 Maxie Chastain Legacy Award was awarded to Tessa Young for the Best Bantam White at the Southeast
District Meet held at The Pearl River Classic, January, 2019.
APRIL 6, 2019 - CONGRATULATIONS TO 2018 ANNUAL EXHIBITOR AWARD RECIPIENTS!
The Cochins International Annual Exhibitor Awards were established to recognize and reward, on an annual basis, those members who have earned the most Master Breeder points in their respective (recognized) Variety for the calendar year. Master Breeder points are earned based on the number of Cochins exhibited at shows which host Cochins International meets.
We are proud to announce the following 2018 Annual Exhibitor Award Recipients, and congratulate them on their well-deserved honor!
BANTAMS:
Barred: EAC Exhibition Poultry (tie) and Annamay Carlson (tie)
Birchen: Sarah Batz
Black: Rhonda & Rihana Smith
Black Frizzle: Tessa Young
Blue: Ashley Malone
Blue Frizzle: Tessa Young
Brown Red: Bill Mackowski
Buff: Donna Lamb
Buff Columbian: Tony & Angela Mills
Columbian: Craig Hansen
Lemon Blue: Pilot Mountain Poultry
Mottled: Matt McCammon
Mottled Frizzle: Kim Breakfield
Partridge: Dan Schwandt
Red: Joan Fullerton
Self Blue: Tom & Sandra Roebuck, Jr.
Silver Laced: Craig Hansen
Silver Penciled: Craig Hansen
Splash: Bill Mackowski
White: Judy Gantt
White Frizzle: Tessa Young
Overall Bantam: Judy Gantt
LARGE FOWL:
Barred: Linda Tobia
Black: Jim & Patti Zimmerman
Black Frizzle: Treffert Exhibition Cochins
Blue: Jodi Frye
Buff: Danny & Teresa Banks
Partridge: M & M Exhibition Poultry
White: Danny & Teresa Banks
Overall Large Fowl: M & M Exhibition Poultry
The Cochins International Annual Exhibitor Awards were established to recognize and reward, on an annual basis, those members who have earned the most Master Breeder points in their respective (recognized) Variety for the calendar year. Master Breeder points are earned based on the number of Cochins exhibited at shows which host Cochins International meets.
We are proud to announce the following 2018 Annual Exhibitor Award Recipients, and congratulate them on their well-deserved honor!
BANTAMS:
Barred: EAC Exhibition Poultry (tie) and Annamay Carlson (tie)
Birchen: Sarah Batz
Black: Rhonda & Rihana Smith
Black Frizzle: Tessa Young
Blue: Ashley Malone
Blue Frizzle: Tessa Young
Brown Red: Bill Mackowski
Buff: Donna Lamb
Buff Columbian: Tony & Angela Mills
Columbian: Craig Hansen
Lemon Blue: Pilot Mountain Poultry
Mottled: Matt McCammon
Mottled Frizzle: Kim Breakfield
Partridge: Dan Schwandt
Red: Joan Fullerton
Self Blue: Tom & Sandra Roebuck, Jr.
Silver Laced: Craig Hansen
Silver Penciled: Craig Hansen
Splash: Bill Mackowski
White: Judy Gantt
White Frizzle: Tessa Young
Overall Bantam: Judy Gantt
LARGE FOWL:
Barred: Linda Tobia
Black: Jim & Patti Zimmerman
Black Frizzle: Treffert Exhibition Cochins
Blue: Jodi Frye
Buff: Danny & Teresa Banks
Partridge: M & M Exhibition Poultry
White: Danny & Teresa Banks
Overall Large Fowl: M & M Exhibition Poultry
MARCH 4, 2019 - BIDS FOR 2020 NATIONAL MEETS NEEDED!
JANUARY 28, 2019 - OPEN DISCUSSION ON NATIONAL MEETS
Dear Cochins International Member:
I hope everyone read the special notice that was in the January 1 Newsletter:
Important Notice! Please Read!
There has been a lot of discussion this past year about re-districting, and also about consolidating our two National Meets into one. While they are separate issues, they are uniquely related because our Constitution currently requires Nationals to be rotated among all the Districts. Our Master Breeder program awards points equally, whether the meet is a Special, District or National – the only difference being the more birds exhibited, the more points that can be earned based on our scale of 1 point for every 5 Cochins exhibited in their respective Variety/Class.
We currently have 8 Districts as set forth in the Constitution – 3 have more than 50 members, the other 5 have 26 members or less. Some Districts have states with strict testing requirements; one state is closed entirely to outside exhibitors. Some Districts have multitudes of shows; other Districts are struggling to keep their shows alive. And let’s not forget the geographic discrepancies of mileage and travel times to shows. One District Meet per year is provided for, and placement of the District Meet is solely up to the discretion of the District Director.
Two Nationals are provided for every year – one east of the Mississippi, and one west of the Mississippi. Canada is in the western rotation. Bids are solicited for the National Meets, and the Meets are selected by the BOD based on several criteria, including but not limited to the quality of the venue itself, special considerations being offered to the Club, past Cochin attendance, and expected attendance.
No matter what is decided, please remember that we are currently bound by our Constitution; any proposed changes will have to be put forth in a referendum for a vote by the entire General Membership.
The BOD will continue this discussion in 2019, and we want to hear from you!! Your voice and opinions are important to us! Please contact your District Director so that they can bring your suggestions and ideas back to the BOD.
At our January 20th Board of Directors meeting, the topic of our National Meets was deferred until March 3rd, to allow us additional time to receive more Member feedback and ideas. Feedback we have received so far appears to be centered around the below three ideas for our National Meets.
1) TWO NATIONALS per year, East & West, rotated among Districts (current program)
2) ONE NATIONAL per year, always centrally located
3) ONE NATIONAL per year, rotated among eight current Districts
Please contact your District Director before March 3rd with your opinions and suggestions. We are not limited to the above options – they are just ideas that have been offered to date. It will be up to the BOD to determine not only if there is enough interest in changing our National Meet program, but also what options to offer to the General Membership for a vote. If a referendum is put before the General Membership, it must pass by a 2/3 vote (66%) to amend the Constitution.
Don’t be left out of the conversation! Call or email your District Director today!
Gail
Gail Carlson, President
Cochins International
Dear Cochins International Member:
I hope everyone read the special notice that was in the January 1 Newsletter:
Important Notice! Please Read!
There has been a lot of discussion this past year about re-districting, and also about consolidating our two National Meets into one. While they are separate issues, they are uniquely related because our Constitution currently requires Nationals to be rotated among all the Districts. Our Master Breeder program awards points equally, whether the meet is a Special, District or National – the only difference being the more birds exhibited, the more points that can be earned based on our scale of 1 point for every 5 Cochins exhibited in their respective Variety/Class.
We currently have 8 Districts as set forth in the Constitution – 3 have more than 50 members, the other 5 have 26 members or less. Some Districts have states with strict testing requirements; one state is closed entirely to outside exhibitors. Some Districts have multitudes of shows; other Districts are struggling to keep their shows alive. And let’s not forget the geographic discrepancies of mileage and travel times to shows. One District Meet per year is provided for, and placement of the District Meet is solely up to the discretion of the District Director.
Two Nationals are provided for every year – one east of the Mississippi, and one west of the Mississippi. Canada is in the western rotation. Bids are solicited for the National Meets, and the Meets are selected by the BOD based on several criteria, including but not limited to the quality of the venue itself, special considerations being offered to the Club, past Cochin attendance, and expected attendance.
No matter what is decided, please remember that we are currently bound by our Constitution; any proposed changes will have to be put forth in a referendum for a vote by the entire General Membership.
The BOD will continue this discussion in 2019, and we want to hear from you!! Your voice and opinions are important to us! Please contact your District Director so that they can bring your suggestions and ideas back to the BOD.
At our January 20th Board of Directors meeting, the topic of our National Meets was deferred until March 3rd, to allow us additional time to receive more Member feedback and ideas. Feedback we have received so far appears to be centered around the below three ideas for our National Meets.
1) TWO NATIONALS per year, East & West, rotated among Districts (current program)
2) ONE NATIONAL per year, always centrally located
3) ONE NATIONAL per year, rotated among eight current Districts
Please contact your District Director before March 3rd with your opinions and suggestions. We are not limited to the above options – they are just ideas that have been offered to date. It will be up to the BOD to determine not only if there is enough interest in changing our National Meet program, but also what options to offer to the General Membership for a vote. If a referendum is put before the General Membership, it must pass by a 2/3 vote (66%) to amend the Constitution.
Don’t be left out of the conversation! Call or email your District Director today!
Gail
Gail Carlson, President
Cochins International
DECEMBER 9, 2018 - MINUTES OF THE COCHINS INTERNATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
Sunday, December 9, 2018 – 7:00 p.m. CST
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. CST by President Gail Carlson, and roll call was taken:
Present (10): Gail Carlson, Jamie Matts, Chris Rob, Tom Roebuck, Rich Barczewski, Craig Hansen, Ivy Young, Bryant Helvey, Kathy Stevenson, John Burgess
Absent (4): Matt Lhamon, Lisa Podgwaite, Dustin Drake, Bernita Miller
It was noted that a quorum was present.
Approval of Minutes:
August 19, 2018 BOD Meeting MSP Barczewski/Stevenson: Motion to approve minutes as presented.
Membership Report (Magen Tow):
Cochins International Membership Totals
Type 12/14/17 11/28/18 Change
Single 133 158 18.8%
Family 80 84 5.0%
Junior 23 18 -21.7%
236 260 10.2%
Treasurer’s Report (Jamie Matts):
Sunday, December 9, 2018 – 7:00 p.m. CST
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. CST by President Gail Carlson, and roll call was taken:
Present (10): Gail Carlson, Jamie Matts, Chris Rob, Tom Roebuck, Rich Barczewski, Craig Hansen, Ivy Young, Bryant Helvey, Kathy Stevenson, John Burgess
Absent (4): Matt Lhamon, Lisa Podgwaite, Dustin Drake, Bernita Miller
It was noted that a quorum was present.
Approval of Minutes:
August 19, 2018 BOD Meeting MSP Barczewski/Stevenson: Motion to approve minutes as presented.
Membership Report (Magen Tow):
Cochins International Membership Totals
Type 12/14/17 11/28/18 Change
Single 133 158 18.8%
Family 80 84 5.0%
Junior 23 18 -21.7%
236 260 10.2%
Treasurer’s Report (Jamie Matts):
Inventory Report (Gail Carlson)
Master Breeders Report (Linda Lucas): Update has not been received.
Newsletter Report (Gail Carlson): Reminder – articles are due tomorrow, December 10th. I will try and get the draft emailed to the BOD by December 19th for your review. Barring any difficulties, my plan is to mail the January 1 Newsletter on December 26th.
2019 District and National Meets: The following 2019 meets have been placed so far:
Jan. 26 The Pearl River Classic Columbia, MS Southeast District
Sept. 7-8 Twin Tier Poultry Club Bath, NY Eastern National
Oct. 5-6 Columbia River Poultry Exhibitors Stevenson, WA Pacific District
Oct. 19-20 Ontario Poultry Breeders Grassie, ON Western National
Oct. 26-27 Minnesota State Poultry Assn. Hutchinson, MN West Central District
2019 National Meets:
On August 28th, the BOD voted by email for the Western National Judge, and the results are now being officially entered into the BOD minutes: 1st Choice: Jamie Matts; 2nd Choice (Alternate): Steve Beatty. I have confirmed our selection with Paul Monteith of the Ontario Poultry Breeders.
From Robert Whitney on November 30th, they have not yet hired all the judges for the Twin Tier Show (Eastern National). He will let me know as soon as possible so that we can make our Judge’s selection.
Appointments: The following positions have now been filled:
Membership Chair: Magen Tow (replacing Linda Lucas)
Master Breeder Chair: Rich Barczewski (replacing Linda Lucas)
Junior Program Chair: Ross Treffert (replacing Teri Frye)
Texas State Rep: Magen Tow (replacing Jennifer Etheridge-Robertson)
Minnesota State Rep: Rick Klehr
OLD / CONTINUING BUSINESS:
1) APA/ABA Updates: We have received confirmations that the following errors/omissions in the Standards are being corrected:
ABA: Silver Penciled eye color is being corrected to “Reddish Bay”
APA: Bantam weights are being corrected to match ABA bantam weights
APA: Bantam Browns are being re-instated
In addition, we submitted exhibition numbers for the past several years to the APA for Buff Columbians, Lemon Blues and Silver Penciled Bantams. The Standard Committee has now recommended recognition of Buff Columbians and Lemon Blues.
Many thanx to Matt Lhamon for help with these!!
2) Recap of 2018 Eastern and Western Nationals:
Eastern National / Ivy Young: What an amazing National. We had over 300 Cochins in open show. M&M took over all Champion and best LF with a Partridge. Rhonda Smith won champion Bantam with a white, Res Champion cochin and on to win Champion FL. In the Jr show Jodi Frye won Champion LF with a black and Champion over all, Rihanna Smith won Champion Bantam with a black. And Res Champion cochin. Thank You CI for purchasing the chairs. And the color classes were amazing! I would like to thank everyone and way too many to name who helped put on the Eastern National. Everyone worked together as a club should. A special thanks to Ross for stepping up and helping me when I was injured. We raised 600.00 on raffles for the club, 555.00 in merchandise sales, and 90 in memberships!
Western National / Bryant Helvey: A club meeting was held Saturday afternoon and attended by 50% of our geographically large district’s members! At the meeting we gave out the Western National awards and discussed current topics of Cochins International interest. The members present were unanimous in their support to keep the master breeder point system unchanged, excited about the recent newsletter, and stated that they hoped CI will continue to be a club focused on education and networking.
Bantam cochins were well represented with 84 entries in 13 varieties. The best of breed bantam was a black hen entered by Joe Mazur, and reserve of breed was a white hen entered by Joe Mazur. For winning best black bantam, Joe Mazur was awarded the inaugural Sheryl Butler Legacy Award. Judge Donald Barger enjoyed placing the bantam class.
There were 24 large cochins entered in six varieties. Ciera Walters earned best and reserve of breed large cochin with two black hens. Terry Britt judged the large fowl class and eventually chose the black bantam hen by Joe Mazur to be the champion overall cochin. Ciera Walters large black hen was reserve overall cochin. Lacee Villines was awarded champion overall cochin by a junior on a bantam mottled cock, and also won reserve overall cochin by a junior on a large black cock. These four winners were each awarded a Cochins International embroidered chair! In a judging twist of fate, Ciera Walters large black cochin hen was reconsidered on champion row and went on to be reserve of show!
The club was well-represented with a table replete with rosettes, chairs, educational documents, and a Diane Jacky print of a pair of buff cochins. The print was donated by Joe Mazur and attracted a fair bit of attention as it was auctioned off to the club’s benefit at a price of $56. Although there was some friendly competition with the Brown Leghorn Club of America, Cochins International won the day as the best represented breed club!
NEW BUSINESS:
1) Appointment of Canada District Director: We had no one run for this position in the fall election, and it is now up to the BOD to make the appointment to replace retiring Director Kathy Stevenson. Applications were received from two qualified individuals after the election.
After much discussion and consideration of the two qualified applicants, Roxanne Daley was selected as the new Canada District Director.
2) From Member Joanie Fullerton: “I just recalled the first time I showed a bird. It was at a local fair. I had no idea how to prep a bird, but I washed my birds with Paul Mitchell shampoo and they smelled great. I was so surprised at the awards that I got a trophy. Little did I know that the club gave a trophy to new exhibitors. After that I was hooked!!! How about CI giving new cochin exhibitor awards at the CI meets? Might be a way to encourage new exhibitors to continue???”
After consideration, it was the unanimous conclusion that while we do not endorse “participation” trophies, we do support any efforts Directors may make to recognize new members and new exhibitors at their respective shows.
3) From Member Carmen Eddy: “Curious why we don’t have a Facebook page that is for Paid members of Cochin international? Would like to see more birds being bred towards the SOP.”
After lengthy discussion, it was concluded that a “members only” group on Facebook is not warranted at this time. While practices vary from breeder to breeder, and what works for one person may not work for the next, we do strive to ensure that APA and ABA Standards are accurately and factually presented. Any member is always free to contact their Director privately if they prefer.
4) From Director Ivy Young: I was asked by a member today about display. It’s on the show report. But also doesn’t list if they get any points for best display on points information? (CI) I was wondering if anyone knows why it’s on report form? And if they would receive points for display in CI? Or is it just for ABA and APA? If not I would suggest it being took off show report form to cut back on confusion and questions. At least on my part from members.
I’ve honestly never paid attention to that part of show report until today and I was asked about it. Any help with this subject would be great.
As “Displays” are not used for calculating MB points, they will be removed from the Show Report to avoid any future confusion. “Basket Shows” were also discussed. As judging in Basket Shows follows a different format, we will add that qualifier to the Show Report. We will accept reports from Basket shows, provided said show is APA/ABA sanctioned.
5) From Director Craig Hansen: Do we redraw the districts? Do we change bylaw and go to on centralized National? I have lost 2 clubs in my district in the last 2 years. Only 2 perhaps 3 clubs than can handle 1-300 Cochins and have facilities in my district. I propose we discuss it and address the elephant in the room. Our hobby is changing and we may need to change too. I would prefer to put it in a state where AI testing not required since that is a limiting factor to some of our exhibitors.
Discussion centered around the pros and cons of both re-districting and Nationals. While they are separate issues, they are uniquely related because our Constitution currently requires Nationals to be rotated among all the Districts. Our Master Breeder program awards points equally, whether the meet is a Special, District or National – the only difference being the more birds exhibited, the more points that can be earned based on our scale of 1 point for every 5 Cochins exhibited in their respective Variety/Class.
We currently have 8 Districts as set forth in the Constitution – 3 have more than 50 members, the other 5 have 26 members or less. Some Districts have states with strict testing requirements; one state is closed entirely to outside exhibitors. Some Districts have multitudes of shows; other Districts are struggling to keep their shows alive. And let’s not forget the geographic discrepancies of mileage and travel times to shows. One District Meet per year is provided for, and placement of the District Meet is solely up to the discretion of the District Director.
Two Nationals are provided for every year – one east of the Mississippi, and one west of the Mississippi. Canada is in the western rotation. Bids are solicited for the National Meets, and the Meets are selected by the BOD based on several criteria, including but not limited to the quality of the venue itself, special considerations being offered to the Club, past Cochin attendance, and expected attendance.
We are currently bound by our Constitution; any proposed changes will have to be put forth in a referendum for a vote by the entire General Membership. It was decided to solicit more input in the upcoming Newsletter, and continue this conversation after the first of the year.
6) From Director Matt Lhamon: We need a new role description devised for the secretary as they have no duties, move some of these duties to the secretary like points and membership.
It was noted that responsibilities for Officers and Directors are outlined in the By-Laws. We have a new Secretary, Membership Chair and Master Breeder Chair coming on board at the first of the year, so we want to give them a chance to get settled in and then we can look at re-distributing the work load within our By-Laws.
7) State Representatives: Gail reminded everyone to review the State Rep programs within their respective Districts, and if any additions/changes/deletions need to be made, please do so by year-end so we can inform the membership in the January 1st Newsletter.
8) Member Passing: Tom Roebuck informed us of the passing this morning of Ed Thompson of Ontario. We extend our condolences to his family and friends. Tom will work on getting more information for a Remembrance in the Newsletter.
9) With Gratitude: From the entire BOD, we thank outgoing Officers and Directors Matt Lhamon, Chris Rob, Dustin Drake and Kathy Stevenson; as well as outgoing Chairs Teri Frye and Linda Lucas. It has been an honor to serve with every one of you, and we can’t thank you enough for your service. We wish you all the best, and look forward to your continued presence in the show aisles!
NEXT BOD MEETING DATE: As we need to have a BOD meeting as soon as possible in January to bring on the new Board members, it was decided that the next meeting will be Sunday, January 20th, 2019.
MSP Hansen/Burgess: With no further business at this time, motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 p.m. CST.
Respectfully Submitted,
Gail Carlson, Acting Secretary
Newsletter Report (Gail Carlson): Reminder – articles are due tomorrow, December 10th. I will try and get the draft emailed to the BOD by December 19th for your review. Barring any difficulties, my plan is to mail the January 1 Newsletter on December 26th.
2019 District and National Meets: The following 2019 meets have been placed so far:
Jan. 26 The Pearl River Classic Columbia, MS Southeast District
Sept. 7-8 Twin Tier Poultry Club Bath, NY Eastern National
Oct. 5-6 Columbia River Poultry Exhibitors Stevenson, WA Pacific District
Oct. 19-20 Ontario Poultry Breeders Grassie, ON Western National
Oct. 26-27 Minnesota State Poultry Assn. Hutchinson, MN West Central District
2019 National Meets:
On August 28th, the BOD voted by email for the Western National Judge, and the results are now being officially entered into the BOD minutes: 1st Choice: Jamie Matts; 2nd Choice (Alternate): Steve Beatty. I have confirmed our selection with Paul Monteith of the Ontario Poultry Breeders.
From Robert Whitney on November 30th, they have not yet hired all the judges for the Twin Tier Show (Eastern National). He will let me know as soon as possible so that we can make our Judge’s selection.
Appointments: The following positions have now been filled:
Membership Chair: Magen Tow (replacing Linda Lucas)
Master Breeder Chair: Rich Barczewski (replacing Linda Lucas)
Junior Program Chair: Ross Treffert (replacing Teri Frye)
Texas State Rep: Magen Tow (replacing Jennifer Etheridge-Robertson)
Minnesota State Rep: Rick Klehr
OLD / CONTINUING BUSINESS:
1) APA/ABA Updates: We have received confirmations that the following errors/omissions in the Standards are being corrected:
ABA: Silver Penciled eye color is being corrected to “Reddish Bay”
APA: Bantam weights are being corrected to match ABA bantam weights
APA: Bantam Browns are being re-instated
In addition, we submitted exhibition numbers for the past several years to the APA for Buff Columbians, Lemon Blues and Silver Penciled Bantams. The Standard Committee has now recommended recognition of Buff Columbians and Lemon Blues.
Many thanx to Matt Lhamon for help with these!!
2) Recap of 2018 Eastern and Western Nationals:
Eastern National / Ivy Young: What an amazing National. We had over 300 Cochins in open show. M&M took over all Champion and best LF with a Partridge. Rhonda Smith won champion Bantam with a white, Res Champion cochin and on to win Champion FL. In the Jr show Jodi Frye won Champion LF with a black and Champion over all, Rihanna Smith won Champion Bantam with a black. And Res Champion cochin. Thank You CI for purchasing the chairs. And the color classes were amazing! I would like to thank everyone and way too many to name who helped put on the Eastern National. Everyone worked together as a club should. A special thanks to Ross for stepping up and helping me when I was injured. We raised 600.00 on raffles for the club, 555.00 in merchandise sales, and 90 in memberships!
Western National / Bryant Helvey: A club meeting was held Saturday afternoon and attended by 50% of our geographically large district’s members! At the meeting we gave out the Western National awards and discussed current topics of Cochins International interest. The members present were unanimous in their support to keep the master breeder point system unchanged, excited about the recent newsletter, and stated that they hoped CI will continue to be a club focused on education and networking.
Bantam cochins were well represented with 84 entries in 13 varieties. The best of breed bantam was a black hen entered by Joe Mazur, and reserve of breed was a white hen entered by Joe Mazur. For winning best black bantam, Joe Mazur was awarded the inaugural Sheryl Butler Legacy Award. Judge Donald Barger enjoyed placing the bantam class.
There were 24 large cochins entered in six varieties. Ciera Walters earned best and reserve of breed large cochin with two black hens. Terry Britt judged the large fowl class and eventually chose the black bantam hen by Joe Mazur to be the champion overall cochin. Ciera Walters large black hen was reserve overall cochin. Lacee Villines was awarded champion overall cochin by a junior on a bantam mottled cock, and also won reserve overall cochin by a junior on a large black cock. These four winners were each awarded a Cochins International embroidered chair! In a judging twist of fate, Ciera Walters large black cochin hen was reconsidered on champion row and went on to be reserve of show!
The club was well-represented with a table replete with rosettes, chairs, educational documents, and a Diane Jacky print of a pair of buff cochins. The print was donated by Joe Mazur and attracted a fair bit of attention as it was auctioned off to the club’s benefit at a price of $56. Although there was some friendly competition with the Brown Leghorn Club of America, Cochins International won the day as the best represented breed club!
NEW BUSINESS:
1) Appointment of Canada District Director: We had no one run for this position in the fall election, and it is now up to the BOD to make the appointment to replace retiring Director Kathy Stevenson. Applications were received from two qualified individuals after the election.
After much discussion and consideration of the two qualified applicants, Roxanne Daley was selected as the new Canada District Director.
2) From Member Joanie Fullerton: “I just recalled the first time I showed a bird. It was at a local fair. I had no idea how to prep a bird, but I washed my birds with Paul Mitchell shampoo and they smelled great. I was so surprised at the awards that I got a trophy. Little did I know that the club gave a trophy to new exhibitors. After that I was hooked!!! How about CI giving new cochin exhibitor awards at the CI meets? Might be a way to encourage new exhibitors to continue???”
After consideration, it was the unanimous conclusion that while we do not endorse “participation” trophies, we do support any efforts Directors may make to recognize new members and new exhibitors at their respective shows.
3) From Member Carmen Eddy: “Curious why we don’t have a Facebook page that is for Paid members of Cochin international? Would like to see more birds being bred towards the SOP.”
After lengthy discussion, it was concluded that a “members only” group on Facebook is not warranted at this time. While practices vary from breeder to breeder, and what works for one person may not work for the next, we do strive to ensure that APA and ABA Standards are accurately and factually presented. Any member is always free to contact their Director privately if they prefer.
4) From Director Ivy Young: I was asked by a member today about display. It’s on the show report. But also doesn’t list if they get any points for best display on points information? (CI) I was wondering if anyone knows why it’s on report form? And if they would receive points for display in CI? Or is it just for ABA and APA? If not I would suggest it being took off show report form to cut back on confusion and questions. At least on my part from members.
I’ve honestly never paid attention to that part of show report until today and I was asked about it. Any help with this subject would be great.
As “Displays” are not used for calculating MB points, they will be removed from the Show Report to avoid any future confusion. “Basket Shows” were also discussed. As judging in Basket Shows follows a different format, we will add that qualifier to the Show Report. We will accept reports from Basket shows, provided said show is APA/ABA sanctioned.
5) From Director Craig Hansen: Do we redraw the districts? Do we change bylaw and go to on centralized National? I have lost 2 clubs in my district in the last 2 years. Only 2 perhaps 3 clubs than can handle 1-300 Cochins and have facilities in my district. I propose we discuss it and address the elephant in the room. Our hobby is changing and we may need to change too. I would prefer to put it in a state where AI testing not required since that is a limiting factor to some of our exhibitors.
Discussion centered around the pros and cons of both re-districting and Nationals. While they are separate issues, they are uniquely related because our Constitution currently requires Nationals to be rotated among all the Districts. Our Master Breeder program awards points equally, whether the meet is a Special, District or National – the only difference being the more birds exhibited, the more points that can be earned based on our scale of 1 point for every 5 Cochins exhibited in their respective Variety/Class.
We currently have 8 Districts as set forth in the Constitution – 3 have more than 50 members, the other 5 have 26 members or less. Some Districts have states with strict testing requirements; one state is closed entirely to outside exhibitors. Some Districts have multitudes of shows; other Districts are struggling to keep their shows alive. And let’s not forget the geographic discrepancies of mileage and travel times to shows. One District Meet per year is provided for, and placement of the District Meet is solely up to the discretion of the District Director.
Two Nationals are provided for every year – one east of the Mississippi, and one west of the Mississippi. Canada is in the western rotation. Bids are solicited for the National Meets, and the Meets are selected by the BOD based on several criteria, including but not limited to the quality of the venue itself, special considerations being offered to the Club, past Cochin attendance, and expected attendance.
We are currently bound by our Constitution; any proposed changes will have to be put forth in a referendum for a vote by the entire General Membership. It was decided to solicit more input in the upcoming Newsletter, and continue this conversation after the first of the year.
6) From Director Matt Lhamon: We need a new role description devised for the secretary as they have no duties, move some of these duties to the secretary like points and membership.
It was noted that responsibilities for Officers and Directors are outlined in the By-Laws. We have a new Secretary, Membership Chair and Master Breeder Chair coming on board at the first of the year, so we want to give them a chance to get settled in and then we can look at re-distributing the work load within our By-Laws.
7) State Representatives: Gail reminded everyone to review the State Rep programs within their respective Districts, and if any additions/changes/deletions need to be made, please do so by year-end so we can inform the membership in the January 1st Newsletter.
8) Member Passing: Tom Roebuck informed us of the passing this morning of Ed Thompson of Ontario. We extend our condolences to his family and friends. Tom will work on getting more information for a Remembrance in the Newsletter.
9) With Gratitude: From the entire BOD, we thank outgoing Officers and Directors Matt Lhamon, Chris Rob, Dustin Drake and Kathy Stevenson; as well as outgoing Chairs Teri Frye and Linda Lucas. It has been an honor to serve with every one of you, and we can’t thank you enough for your service. We wish you all the best, and look forward to your continued presence in the show aisles!
NEXT BOD MEETING DATE: As we need to have a BOD meeting as soon as possible in January to bring on the new Board members, it was decided that the next meeting will be Sunday, January 20th, 2019.
MSP Hansen/Burgess: With no further business at this time, motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 p.m. CST.
Respectfully Submitted,
Gail Carlson, Acting Secretary
NOVEMBER 1, 2018 - NEW CHAIR APPOINTMENTS!
ON BEHALF OF THE CI BOARD OF DIRECTORS, I am very happy to announce the following Chair Appointments:
Membership Chair - Magen Ann Tow of Texas
Junior Program Chair - Ross Treffert of Ohio
With the assistance of outgoing Chairs Linda S Lucas and Teri Kelton Frye, they will begin transitioning into their new positions immediately.
Please join us in thanking Linda, Teri, Magen and Ross for all their past, present and future contributions!!
ON BEHALF OF THE CI BOARD OF DIRECTORS, I am very happy to announce the following Chair Appointments:
Membership Chair - Magen Ann Tow of Texas
Junior Program Chair - Ross Treffert of Ohio
With the assistance of outgoing Chairs Linda S Lucas and Teri Kelton Frye, they will begin transitioning into their new positions immediately.
Please join us in thanking Linda, Teri, Magen and Ross for all their past, present and future contributions!!
NOVEMBER 1, 2018 - ELECTION RESULTS!
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!
SOUTHWEST DISTRICT DIRECTOR ELECTION RESULTS!
With many thanks to Election Commissioner Matt McCammon, the following are the results of the election for the 2019-2020 Southwest District Director for Cochins International:
47 ballots were mailed to members of the SW District; only 16 ballots were returned, with voting as follows:
Bernita Miller: 10
Magen Ann Tow: 6
We want to congratulate Bernita on her win, and we look forward to Magen's continued involvement and enthusiasm in Club activities!
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!
SOUTHWEST DISTRICT DIRECTOR ELECTION RESULTS!
With many thanks to Election Commissioner Matt McCammon, the following are the results of the election for the 2019-2020 Southwest District Director for Cochins International:
47 ballots were mailed to members of the SW District; only 16 ballots were returned, with voting as follows:
Bernita Miller: 10
Magen Ann Tow: 6
We want to congratulate Bernita on her win, and we look forward to Magen's continued involvement and enthusiasm in Club activities!
SEPTEMBER 1, 2018 - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR OPEN POSITIONS!
Please join the Cochins International Board of Directors in congratulating Teri Frye and Linda Lucas as they move forward at the end of the year and begin new chapters with the excellent opportunities both have accepted. Both ladies have excelled in the time, work and dedication they have made to the Club on your behalf over the past several years. We are grateful for their years of service, and wish them only the best as they leave us. We thank them both for their gracious offers to stay on through year-end to help our new Chairs transition into the positions.
Teri Frye has been our Youth Program Leader, and is moving on to become more involved in her local poultry community. She will be working with her County Fair Poultry Show, as well as the Upper Cumberland Fancy Feather Club.
Linda Lucas has been our Membership Chair, Master Breeder Points Chair, and also served as Assistant Newsletter Editor to Linda Tobia. She has accepted a position as the Secretary for the Fraternal Order of Police Auxiliary Lodge #200 for the State of Michigan.
These Chair positions are appointed by the President and Board of Directors. As appointed positions, they are not voting positions on the BOD. Chairs will report directly to the President and BOD. We are looking for volunteers that are prepared to make long-term commitments to the Club, our Members and our Juniors.
If you are interested in applying for one of the below positions, please email your interest and qualifications to:
Gail Carlson, President / email: [email protected]
YOUTH PROGRAM LEADER
Cochins International has an immediate opening for our Youth Program Leader. You will work with our current YPL thru the end of the year to transition in to the position, and take over January 1, 2019.
You will act as the resource for our Junior members and parents, focusing on activities, competition and education. You will be responsible for implementing and administering all Junior awards and programs, including but not limited to our Junior Master Exhibitor and Pin Programs. You will also work closely with Y.E.P.A. (Youth Exhibition Poultry Association) in administering our ACE (Activities, Competition, Education) Program. You are required to write articles for the Newsletters.
MASTER BREEDER POINTS CHAIR
Cochins International has an immediate opening for our Master Breeder Points Chair. You will work with our current MBP Chair thru the end of the year to transition in to the position, and take over January 1, 2019.
You will be responsible for receiving the Show Reports from our Special, District and National meets, and maintaining and keeping current our MB Points Database. This also includes maintaining a current list of Show Reports Received. You will provide the updated MB Points to the Officers and District Directors as requested. You are required to provide updated MB Points and Reporting Shows files for the website, as well as Member Milestones for the Newsletter. You will work with our District Directors and State Representatives in securing complete and accurate Show Reports on a timely basis.
Applicants must be proficient in Excel spreadsheets. A working knowledge of our MB Program is preferred.
MEMBERSHIP CHAIR
Cochins International has an immediate opening for our Membership Chair. You will work with our current Membership Chair thru the end of the year to transition in to the position, and take over January 1, 2019.
You will be responsible for receiving new Membership applications, maintaining and keeping current our Membership Database, and the timely mailing of new Membership packets. You will provide updated Membership lists to the Officers and District Directors as requested. You are required to provide new Membership data for the Newsletters.
Applicants must be proficient in Excel spreadsheets.
If you are interested in applying for one of the above positions, please email your interest and qualifications to:
Gail Carlson, President / email: [email protected]
Teri Frye has been our Youth Program Leader, and is moving on to become more involved in her local poultry community. She will be working with her County Fair Poultry Show, as well as the Upper Cumberland Fancy Feather Club.
Linda Lucas has been our Membership Chair, Master Breeder Points Chair, and also served as Assistant Newsletter Editor to Linda Tobia. She has accepted a position as the Secretary for the Fraternal Order of Police Auxiliary Lodge #200 for the State of Michigan.
These Chair positions are appointed by the President and Board of Directors. As appointed positions, they are not voting positions on the BOD. Chairs will report directly to the President and BOD. We are looking for volunteers that are prepared to make long-term commitments to the Club, our Members and our Juniors.
If you are interested in applying for one of the below positions, please email your interest and qualifications to:
Gail Carlson, President / email: [email protected]
YOUTH PROGRAM LEADER
Cochins International has an immediate opening for our Youth Program Leader. You will work with our current YPL thru the end of the year to transition in to the position, and take over January 1, 2019.
You will act as the resource for our Junior members and parents, focusing on activities, competition and education. You will be responsible for implementing and administering all Junior awards and programs, including but not limited to our Junior Master Exhibitor and Pin Programs. You will also work closely with Y.E.P.A. (Youth Exhibition Poultry Association) in administering our ACE (Activities, Competition, Education) Program. You are required to write articles for the Newsletters.
MASTER BREEDER POINTS CHAIR
Cochins International has an immediate opening for our Master Breeder Points Chair. You will work with our current MBP Chair thru the end of the year to transition in to the position, and take over January 1, 2019.
You will be responsible for receiving the Show Reports from our Special, District and National meets, and maintaining and keeping current our MB Points Database. This also includes maintaining a current list of Show Reports Received. You will provide the updated MB Points to the Officers and District Directors as requested. You are required to provide updated MB Points and Reporting Shows files for the website, as well as Member Milestones for the Newsletter. You will work with our District Directors and State Representatives in securing complete and accurate Show Reports on a timely basis.
Applicants must be proficient in Excel spreadsheets. A working knowledge of our MB Program is preferred.
MEMBERSHIP CHAIR
Cochins International has an immediate opening for our Membership Chair. You will work with our current Membership Chair thru the end of the year to transition in to the position, and take over January 1, 2019.
You will be responsible for receiving new Membership applications, maintaining and keeping current our Membership Database, and the timely mailing of new Membership packets. You will provide updated Membership lists to the Officers and District Directors as requested. You are required to provide new Membership data for the Newsletters.
Applicants must be proficient in Excel spreadsheets.
If you are interested in applying for one of the above positions, please email your interest and qualifications to:
Gail Carlson, President / email: [email protected]
AUGUST 19, 2018 - MINUTES OF COCHINS INTERNATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
Sunday, August 19, 2018 – 7:00 p.m. CST
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. CST by President Gail Carlson, and roll call was taken:
Present (11): Gail Carlson, Matt Lhamon, Jamie Matts, Tom Roebuck, Lisa Podgwaite, Rich Barczewski, Craig Hansen, Ivy Young, Bryant Helvey, Kathy Stevenson, John Burgess
Absent (3): Chris Rob, Dustin Drake, Bernita Miller
It was noted that a quorum was present.
Approval of Minutes:
May 6, 2018 BOD Meeting MSP Barczewski/Burgess: Motion to approve minutes as presented.
Membership Report (Linda Lucas):
Cochins International Membership Totals
Type 8/17/17 8/15/18 Change
Single 115 147 + 27.8%
Family 62 77 + 24.2%
Junior 20 12 ( 40.0%)
Totals 197 236 + 19.8%
Treasurer’s Report (Jamie Matts):
Sunday, August 19, 2018 – 7:00 p.m. CST
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. CST by President Gail Carlson, and roll call was taken:
Present (11): Gail Carlson, Matt Lhamon, Jamie Matts, Tom Roebuck, Lisa Podgwaite, Rich Barczewski, Craig Hansen, Ivy Young, Bryant Helvey, Kathy Stevenson, John Burgess
Absent (3): Chris Rob, Dustin Drake, Bernita Miller
It was noted that a quorum was present.
Approval of Minutes:
May 6, 2018 BOD Meeting MSP Barczewski/Burgess: Motion to approve minutes as presented.
Membership Report (Linda Lucas):
Cochins International Membership Totals
Type 8/17/17 8/15/18 Change
Single 115 147 + 27.8%
Family 62 77 + 24.2%
Junior 20 12 ( 40.0%)
Totals 197 236 + 19.8%
Treasurer’s Report (Jamie Matts):
Inventory Report (Gail Carlson)
Master Breeders Report (Linda Lucas):
Master Breeder Update as of 8/8 received; will post to website to coordinate with release of September 1 Newsletter. MB Plaque has been ordered, and Achievement Certificates have been made. These should all be in the mail by the end of this week.
Newsletter Report (Gail Carlson):
Newsletter is on schedule to be distributed by September 1st. Gail will forward draft to everyone by the end of this week for review.
OLD / CONTINUING BUSINESS:
1. 2018 District and Meets
Sept. 30 Eastern NY State Poultry Assn. Cobleskill, NY Northeast 1
Oct. 13 Vernon Pigeon & Poultry Club Armstrong, BC Canada
**Oct.13 Lebanon Valley Poultry Fanciers Lebanon, PA Northeast 2**
Nov. 17-18 North American Poultry Breeders Shawnee, OK Southwest
Nov. 24-25 Eastern Iowa Poultry Assn. Davenport, IA West Central
Dec. 1 Pacific Northwest Poultry Assn. Ridgefield, WA WESTERN NATIONAL
Dec. 1-2 Tennessee Valley Poultry Club Knoxville, TN EASTERN NATIONAL
**Please note change of date and venue for the Northeast 2 District Meet.
3. 2019 National Meets:
BOD May 6: We need to begin soliciting bids for the 2019 Nationals. Bid sheets are available on the website.
8/18 Update: See new business for 2019 National bids received.
7. Bryant Helvey: Discussion of “Traveling National Package” for consistency at National Meets.
BOD Feb. 11: Most Directors are tailoring the Club tables at their respective Nationals to meet their specific meet needs, and cover most costs personally. It was agreed to research new banners, possibly “foldable fabric”, but definitely more lightweight and sized to either be hung on the wall, or off the front of the table. Gail and Rich will work on this.
BOD May 6: Research will continue to find a vendor that can make fabric tablecloths with the banner imprinted on the front.
8/18 Update: Six (6) table runners were order from VistaPrint, and have been received. Total cost, including shipping and sales tax, and less $150 discount, was $488.61. They will be easy to mail around to Directors as requested.
9. Gail Carlson: By-Laws Review
BOD Feb. 11: Rich, Tom and Gail will work on reviewing current By-Laws, and make recommendations for the next BOD meeting of any changes or updates deemed necessary. As this is an election year, and By-Law changes must be approved by the General Membership, now is the time for review.
BOD May 6: Some suggestions have been made; committee has not met yet to formalize recommendations to BOD.
8/18 Update: See new business for final recommendations for fall election ballots.
10. Gail Carlson: 2018 Elections
The following is the calendar we will follow in 2018 for the elections:
Sept.1 – All Nominations and/or Letters of Intent from Candidates will be published in September 1st Newsletter
October 1 – Ballots will be mailed to all current members
October 31 – Ballots must be mailed back to Election Commissioner, and postmarked by October 31st.
November – Results will be announced when tallied and verified
January 1, 2019 – New Officers and Directors assume responsibilities
An Election Commissioner will be appointed – if anyone wishes to volunteer, please contact the President. Anyone affiliated with any Officer, Director, Chairperson, or Candidate will NOT be considered for Election Commissioner.
BOD May 6: No Letters of Intent have been received to date. Kathy Stevenson (Canada) announced her decision to not run for re-election in the Newsletter. Everyone was reminded of the August 7th Final Deadline. It is hoped that members will step up and seek positions. In the event that a position has no candidates seeking election and filed Letters of Intent by August 7th, that position will be filled by the new Board of Directors in January.
8/18 Update: Change ‘postmarked’ above to ‘received’. Sample ballot will be included in the September 1 Newsletter, including Candidates and any other issues.
11. Gail Carlson: Merchandise
BOD Feb. 11: Gail will contact Steve Wojtkowiak of AmeriTee regarding ordering to fill gap shortages in inventory.
BOD May 6: No action taken as of yet.
8/18 Update: New order has been placed; confirmation has been received that it has ben shipped this past week, and should arrive in the next day or two. We still have over 50 each of sweatshirts and hoodies, so only our t-shirt inventory was addressed. We ordered new short sleeve t-shirts, and have now added long sleeve t-shirts. The SS tees will be in Heather Indigo, and the LS tees will be in a complementary darker Heather Navy. The graphics on the back of the shirt have been updated. To get the best pricing, we placed an order of 147 shirts: 75 SS tees, ad 72 LS tees.
We had 35 green tees remaining in inventory August 1st, when we put them on clearance. We have sold 14 so far on clearance, and as of today have 21 green tees remaining in inventory. We are out of Large and X-Large.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Acknowledged receipt of Junior Program Outline written by Kade Esplin. The Board thanks Kade for his contribution. The outline was received June 19th, and was forwarded on to Teri Frye and the BOD.
2. Junior Program Report (Teri Frye):
The Board acknowledged receipt of 8/15 email from Teri Frye: "Because of these new developments, I feel like I should become more involved in my local poultry community. I would like to resign my position as Cochins International Junior Leader in December of this year if possible."
I have communicated with Teri, and expressed our gratitude for her time and service, and that we will be sorry to lose her. We will run an ad in the Newsletter for the position, and hopefully fill the vacancy as soon as possible, so that the new JPL can work with Teri over the next couple of months and transition in to the position by the end of the year.
3. Selection of 2019 Nationals per bids received:
2019 Eastern National – Northeast 1 District
a) Twin Tier Poultry Club / September 7-8, 2019 / Bath, NY
MSP Lhamon/Hansen to award 2019 Eastern National Bid to Twin Tier Poultry Club; passed unanimously
2019 Western National – Canada
a) New Brunswick Purebred Poultry Association / September 1-2, 2019 / Fredericton, New Brunswick
b) Ontario Poultry Breeders / October 19-20, 2019 / Grassie, Ontario
MSP Barczewski/Roebuck to award 2019 Western National Bid to Ontario Poultry Breeders. Canada District Director Kathy Stevenson recommended the Ontario Show. Motion passed unanimously.
4. Other Ballot Issues for Fall Election:
The BOD received a request that we give consideration to awarding Master Breeder points for Cochin wins above BB (for Class and Show Champions). As the Master Breeder Program is part of the CI Constitution, this would require a Constitutional Amendment.
After lengthy discussion, no further Constitutional action to be taken on this item. While we recognized the desire of some members to receive points for Class and higher wins, we also listened to those that want the MB program preserved for wins within the Breed. The unanimous decision of the BOD was to maintain the Master Breeder Program as written.
5. Other New Business:
MSP Lhamon/Roebuck to approve the Fall Election ballot with the slate of declared Candidates and no other issues or Constitutional Amendments. Passed Unanimously.
6. Other New Business:
Bryant Helvey asked Gail to write-up a ‘National Meet Checklist’ of items that need to be done.
With no further business to attend to at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. CST.
MSP Barczewski/Burgess; passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Gail Carlson
Acting Secretary
Master Breeder Update as of 8/8 received; will post to website to coordinate with release of September 1 Newsletter. MB Plaque has been ordered, and Achievement Certificates have been made. These should all be in the mail by the end of this week.
Newsletter Report (Gail Carlson):
Newsletter is on schedule to be distributed by September 1st. Gail will forward draft to everyone by the end of this week for review.
OLD / CONTINUING BUSINESS:
1. 2018 District and Meets
Sept. 30 Eastern NY State Poultry Assn. Cobleskill, NY Northeast 1
Oct. 13 Vernon Pigeon & Poultry Club Armstrong, BC Canada
**Oct.13 Lebanon Valley Poultry Fanciers Lebanon, PA Northeast 2**
Nov. 17-18 North American Poultry Breeders Shawnee, OK Southwest
Nov. 24-25 Eastern Iowa Poultry Assn. Davenport, IA West Central
Dec. 1 Pacific Northwest Poultry Assn. Ridgefield, WA WESTERN NATIONAL
Dec. 1-2 Tennessee Valley Poultry Club Knoxville, TN EASTERN NATIONAL
**Please note change of date and venue for the Northeast 2 District Meet.
3. 2019 National Meets:
BOD May 6: We need to begin soliciting bids for the 2019 Nationals. Bid sheets are available on the website.
8/18 Update: See new business for 2019 National bids received.
7. Bryant Helvey: Discussion of “Traveling National Package” for consistency at National Meets.
BOD Feb. 11: Most Directors are tailoring the Club tables at their respective Nationals to meet their specific meet needs, and cover most costs personally. It was agreed to research new banners, possibly “foldable fabric”, but definitely more lightweight and sized to either be hung on the wall, or off the front of the table. Gail and Rich will work on this.
BOD May 6: Research will continue to find a vendor that can make fabric tablecloths with the banner imprinted on the front.
8/18 Update: Six (6) table runners were order from VistaPrint, and have been received. Total cost, including shipping and sales tax, and less $150 discount, was $488.61. They will be easy to mail around to Directors as requested.
9. Gail Carlson: By-Laws Review
BOD Feb. 11: Rich, Tom and Gail will work on reviewing current By-Laws, and make recommendations for the next BOD meeting of any changes or updates deemed necessary. As this is an election year, and By-Law changes must be approved by the General Membership, now is the time for review.
BOD May 6: Some suggestions have been made; committee has not met yet to formalize recommendations to BOD.
8/18 Update: See new business for final recommendations for fall election ballots.
10. Gail Carlson: 2018 Elections
The following is the calendar we will follow in 2018 for the elections:
Sept.1 – All Nominations and/or Letters of Intent from Candidates will be published in September 1st Newsletter
October 1 – Ballots will be mailed to all current members
October 31 – Ballots must be mailed back to Election Commissioner, and postmarked by October 31st.
November – Results will be announced when tallied and verified
January 1, 2019 – New Officers and Directors assume responsibilities
An Election Commissioner will be appointed – if anyone wishes to volunteer, please contact the President. Anyone affiliated with any Officer, Director, Chairperson, or Candidate will NOT be considered for Election Commissioner.
BOD May 6: No Letters of Intent have been received to date. Kathy Stevenson (Canada) announced her decision to not run for re-election in the Newsletter. Everyone was reminded of the August 7th Final Deadline. It is hoped that members will step up and seek positions. In the event that a position has no candidates seeking election and filed Letters of Intent by August 7th, that position will be filled by the new Board of Directors in January.
8/18 Update: Change ‘postmarked’ above to ‘received’. Sample ballot will be included in the September 1 Newsletter, including Candidates and any other issues.
11. Gail Carlson: Merchandise
BOD Feb. 11: Gail will contact Steve Wojtkowiak of AmeriTee regarding ordering to fill gap shortages in inventory.
BOD May 6: No action taken as of yet.
8/18 Update: New order has been placed; confirmation has been received that it has ben shipped this past week, and should arrive in the next day or two. We still have over 50 each of sweatshirts and hoodies, so only our t-shirt inventory was addressed. We ordered new short sleeve t-shirts, and have now added long sleeve t-shirts. The SS tees will be in Heather Indigo, and the LS tees will be in a complementary darker Heather Navy. The graphics on the back of the shirt have been updated. To get the best pricing, we placed an order of 147 shirts: 75 SS tees, ad 72 LS tees.
We had 35 green tees remaining in inventory August 1st, when we put them on clearance. We have sold 14 so far on clearance, and as of today have 21 green tees remaining in inventory. We are out of Large and X-Large.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Acknowledged receipt of Junior Program Outline written by Kade Esplin. The Board thanks Kade for his contribution. The outline was received June 19th, and was forwarded on to Teri Frye and the BOD.
2. Junior Program Report (Teri Frye):
The Board acknowledged receipt of 8/15 email from Teri Frye: "Because of these new developments, I feel like I should become more involved in my local poultry community. I would like to resign my position as Cochins International Junior Leader in December of this year if possible."
I have communicated with Teri, and expressed our gratitude for her time and service, and that we will be sorry to lose her. We will run an ad in the Newsletter for the position, and hopefully fill the vacancy as soon as possible, so that the new JPL can work with Teri over the next couple of months and transition in to the position by the end of the year.
3. Selection of 2019 Nationals per bids received:
2019 Eastern National – Northeast 1 District
a) Twin Tier Poultry Club / September 7-8, 2019 / Bath, NY
MSP Lhamon/Hansen to award 2019 Eastern National Bid to Twin Tier Poultry Club; passed unanimously
2019 Western National – Canada
a) New Brunswick Purebred Poultry Association / September 1-2, 2019 / Fredericton, New Brunswick
b) Ontario Poultry Breeders / October 19-20, 2019 / Grassie, Ontario
MSP Barczewski/Roebuck to award 2019 Western National Bid to Ontario Poultry Breeders. Canada District Director Kathy Stevenson recommended the Ontario Show. Motion passed unanimously.
4. Other Ballot Issues for Fall Election:
The BOD received a request that we give consideration to awarding Master Breeder points for Cochin wins above BB (for Class and Show Champions). As the Master Breeder Program is part of the CI Constitution, this would require a Constitutional Amendment.
After lengthy discussion, no further Constitutional action to be taken on this item. While we recognized the desire of some members to receive points for Class and higher wins, we also listened to those that want the MB program preserved for wins within the Breed. The unanimous decision of the BOD was to maintain the Master Breeder Program as written.
5. Other New Business:
MSP Lhamon/Roebuck to approve the Fall Election ballot with the slate of declared Candidates and no other issues or Constitutional Amendments. Passed Unanimously.
6. Other New Business:
Bryant Helvey asked Gail to write-up a ‘National Meet Checklist’ of items that need to be done.
With no further business to attend to at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. CST.
MSP Barczewski/Burgess; passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Gail Carlson
Acting Secretary
July 23, 2018 - Self Blue Cochin Bantam Qualifying Meet
July 18, 2018 - Northeast II District News
July 7, 2018 - Seeking Candidates for 2019-2020 Board of Directors
!! DECLARATIONS / LETTERS OF CANDIDACY DUE AUGUST 7th !!
!! DECLARATIONS / LETTERS OF CANDIDACY DUE AUGUST 7th !!
June 1, 2018 - Seeking Bids for 2019 Eastern & Western Nationals
MAY 6, 2018 - MINUTES OF COCHINS INTERNATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
Sunday, May 6, 2018 – 7:00 p.m. CST
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. CST by President Gail Carlson, and roll call was taken:
Present (10): Gail Carlson, Matt Lhamon, Jamie Matts, Lisa Podgwaite, Rich Barczewski, Craig Hansen, Ivy Young, Bryant Helvey, Kathy Stevenson, John Burgess
Absent (4): Chris Rob, Tom Roebuck, Dustin Drake, Bernita Miller
It was noted that a quorum was present.
Approval of Minutes:
1) February 11, 2018 BOD Meeting
MSP Barczewski/Hansen: Motion to approve minutes as presented.
Membership Report (Linda Lucas): Report received today updates Membership Total to 217 as of May 2nd.
Cochins International Membership Totals
Type 4/14/17 4/22/18 Change
Single 95 129 + 35.8%
Family 52 72 + 38.5%
Junior 14 12 ( 14.3%)
161 213 + 32.3%
Treasurer’s Report (Jamie Matts):
Sunday, May 6, 2018 – 7:00 p.m. CST
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. CST by President Gail Carlson, and roll call was taken:
Present (10): Gail Carlson, Matt Lhamon, Jamie Matts, Lisa Podgwaite, Rich Barczewski, Craig Hansen, Ivy Young, Bryant Helvey, Kathy Stevenson, John Burgess
Absent (4): Chris Rob, Tom Roebuck, Dustin Drake, Bernita Miller
It was noted that a quorum was present.
Approval of Minutes:
1) February 11, 2018 BOD Meeting
MSP Barczewski/Hansen: Motion to approve minutes as presented.
Membership Report (Linda Lucas): Report received today updates Membership Total to 217 as of May 2nd.
Cochins International Membership Totals
Type 4/14/17 4/22/18 Change
Single 95 129 + 35.8%
Family 52 72 + 38.5%
Junior 14 12 ( 14.3%)
161 213 + 32.3%
Treasurer’s Report (Jamie Matts):
Inventory Report (Gail Carlson):
Junior Program Report (Teri Frye):
Historian Report (Mike Sayre):
Master Breeders Report (Linda Lucas): Master Breeder Update as of 5/1 received today; will post to website ASAP.
Newsletter Report (Gail Carlson):
The May 1st Newsletter was distributed on April 25th to all CURRENT members: 144 by email, and 69 by USPS (213 total). Guidelines were followed at instructed by the BOD in the February 11th meeting. The paper size and weight were reduced, and it was printed in bookfold format. The weight was less than 2 ounces, and was mailed 1st class for 71 cents each, for a total cost of $48.99 (69 x .71). An additional 12 were mailed to Linda Lucas to distribute to new members as needed, at a cost of $8.75. The 750-count ream of 20 lb. paper cost $5.47 at Walmart. Total Newsletter cost of $63.21. This does not include the peripherals such as the sealing discs, address labels and copier ink.
The next Newsletter is scheduled for distribution on September 1st and will focus on Letters of Intent from candidates for the fall BOD election.
The BOD thanked Gail, and noted that it is important that we continue to operate to reduce costs and become more efficient whenever possible.
OLD / CONTINUING BUSINESS:
1. The following was voted on February 28 via email, and is now entered into the official BOD meeting minutes:
a. Selection of Cochin Judge for the 2018 Eastern National (Dec. 1-2, TVPA, Knoxville): 1st Choice: Jonathan Patterson; 2nd Choice: Rick Hare. Confirmation has been received from the TVPA for the Patterson selection.
2. 2018 District and Meets
Jan 13 Peachstate Poultry Assn. Madison, GA Southeast
Mar. 23-25 NorCal Poultry Assn. Red Bluff, CA Pacific
May 12-13 Moon City Poultry Show Wapakoneta, OH North Central
Sept. 30 Eastern NY State Poultry Assn. Cobleskill, NY Northeast 1
Oct. 13 Vernon Pigeon & Poultry Club Armstrong, BC Canada
Nov. 3-4 Maryland State Poultry Fanciers Frederick, MD Northeast 2
Nov. 17-18 North American Poultry Breeders Shawnee, OK Southwest
Nov. 24-25 Eastern Iowa Poultry Assn. Davenport, IA West Central
Dec. 1 Pacific Northwest Poultry Assn. Ridgefield, WA WESTERN NATIONAL
Dec. 1-2 Tennessee Valley Poultry Club Knoxville, TN EASTERN NATIONAL
3. 2019 National Meets: We need to begin soliciting bids for the 2019 Nationals. Bid sheets are available on the website.
National Meet Rotations
EAST DISTRICTS
2018 – Southeast / Dec. 1-2 / Tennessee Valley Poultry Club / Knoxville, TN
2019 – Northeast 1 / Open
2020 – North Central / Open
2021 – Northeast 2 / Open
WEST DISTRICTS
2018 – Pacific / Dec. 1 / Pacific Northwest Poultry Assn. / Ridgefield, WA
2019 – Canada / Open
2020 – Southwest / Open
2021 – West Central / Open
4. State Representative Appointments:
Alabama: Ann Ray Mississippi: Kim Breakfield
California: Michelle Villines North Carolina: Darrell Garland
Florida: Emily Murphy Oregon: Michele Geer
Georgia: Rhonda Smith South Carolina: Rhiannon Williamson
Maine: Bill Mackowski South Dakota: Ken Splett
Michigan: Amanda Walker Texas: Jennifer Etheridge-Robertson
5. Annual Exhibitor Awards:
The 2018 Annual Exhibitor Awards were announced April 1st, and certificates were mailed to all the winners on April 2nd. They were awarded to 25 different members in 30 different Varieties. The cost to mail the certificates was $54.63. Gail still needs to calculate the cost of the certificates, folders and envelopes.
6. Website:
The website has been upgraded, and we have now added a Video Library to the Education Page. We have started with a video on Wing Banding by Ross Treffert, and one on Artificial Insemination by Ivy Young. We need more educational/instructional videos!!!
7. Bryant Helvey: Discussion of “Traveling National Package” for consistency at National Meets.
BOD Feb. 11: Most Directors are tailoring the Club tables at their respective Nationals to meet their specific meet needs, and cover most costs personally. It was agreed to research new banners, possibly “foldable fabric”, but definitely more lightweight and sized to either be hung on the wall, or off the front of the table. Gail and Rich will work on this.
Update: Research will continue to find a vendor that can make fabric tablecloths with the banner imprinted on the front.
8. Ivy Young: Discussion of Dues Structure for 2019 forward.
BOD Feb. 11: Ivy and Gail will research other Clubs, and make recommendations for next BOD meeting. Most felt that we should not raise dues, unless we can document exactly why we need to raise dues.
Update: 32 Club websites were researched (see results at the end of Minutes). Basically, our dues for Single and Junior memberships are on par with other clubs; Family memberships for CI are $5.00 LESS than others.
It was unanimously agreed to maintain dues at their current level for 2019.
9. Gail Carlson: By-Laws Review
BOD Feb. 11: Rich, Tom and Gail will work on reviewing current By-Laws, and make recommendations for the next BOD meeting of any changes or updates deemed necessary. As this is an election year, and By-Law changes must be approved by the General Membership, now is the time for review.
Update: Some suggestions have been made; committee has not met yet to formalize recommendations to BOD.
10. Gail Carlson: 2018 Elections
The following is the calendar we will follow in 2018 for the elections:
April 7 – Early Nominations and/or Candidates should submit Letters of Intent to President for publication in the May 1st Newsletter
April 10 – Deadline for any Letters of Support for Candidates to be submitted to Newsletter Editor.
May 1 – Early Nominations and/or Letters of Intent from Candidates will be published in May 1st Newsletter
August 7 – FINAL DEADLINE for Nominations and/or Candidates to submit Letters of Intent to President for publication in the September 1st Newsletter.
August 10 – Deadline for any Letters of Support for Candidates to be submitted to Newsletter Editor.
September 1 – All Nominations and/or Letters of Intent from Candidates will be published in September 1st Newsletter
October 1 – Ballots will be mailed to all current members
October 31 – Ballots must be postmarked by October 31st and mailed back to Election Commissioner
November – Results will be announced when tallied and verified
January 1, 2019 – New Officers and Directors assume responsibilities
All Nominations and/or Letters of Intent will be published in both the May 1st and September 1st Newsletters. You have the option to declare early, but the final deadline for declarations and submissions is August 7th. All Nomination and/or Letters of Intent are to be submitted directly to the President.
Anyone is welcome to write a letter of support for the candidate(s) of their choice for publication in the Newsletters. Submission dates are noted above, and should be sent directly to the Newsletter Editor.
An Election Commissioner will be appointed – if anyone wishes to volunteer, please contact the President. Anyone affiliated with any Officer, Director, Chairperson, or Candidate will NOT be considered for Election Commissioner.
Update: No Letters of Intent have been received to date. Kathy Stevenson (Canada) announced her decision to not run for re-election in the Newsletter. Everyone was reminded of the August 7th Final Deadline. It is hoped that members will step up and seek positions. In the event that a position has no candidates seeking election and filed Letters of Intent by August 7th, that position will be filled by the new Board of Directors in January.
11. Gail Carlson: Merchandise
BOD Feb. 11: Gail will contact Steve Wojtkowiak of AmeriTee regarding ordering to fill gap shortages in inventory.
Update: No action taken as of yet.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Gail: Discussion to possibly earmark funds for District and National Meet awards. $1,000/year (approximately 1/3 of membership dues revenue) was recommended, to be allocated as follows: Eight (8) District Meets at $75 each, and Two (2) National Meets at $200 each. What type of awards will be given will be at the discretion of each respective District Director, to be paid for up front by the Director, and will be reimbursed when receipts are forwarded.
MSP Barczewski/Lhamon: Approved unanimously as proposed.
2. Ivy: Will be working with Bryant to send out personalized “Save the Date” announcements/letters to all members in the fall as invitations to attend one of the National Meets in December. It was agreed this is a great idea, and can contain all pertinent information regarding the shows, hotels, etc.
3. Matt: Announced the following ABA and APA National Meets:
ABA: 2018 – Columbus, OH 2019 – West Springfield, MA
APA: 2018 – Shawnee, OK 2019 – Columbus, OH 2020 - West Springfield, MA
NEXT BOD MEETING DATE: Either August 19 (before Newsletter) or September 9 (after Newsletter). Any ballot issues must be finalized before Newsletter so they can be published in September 1st Newsletter.
It was agreed that the next BOD meeting will be Sunday, August 19th.
With no further business to attend to, the meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m. CST.
Respectfully submitted,
Gail Carlson
Acting Secretary
Historian Report (Mike Sayre):
Master Breeders Report (Linda Lucas): Master Breeder Update as of 5/1 received today; will post to website ASAP.
Newsletter Report (Gail Carlson):
The May 1st Newsletter was distributed on April 25th to all CURRENT members: 144 by email, and 69 by USPS (213 total). Guidelines were followed at instructed by the BOD in the February 11th meeting. The paper size and weight were reduced, and it was printed in bookfold format. The weight was less than 2 ounces, and was mailed 1st class for 71 cents each, for a total cost of $48.99 (69 x .71). An additional 12 were mailed to Linda Lucas to distribute to new members as needed, at a cost of $8.75. The 750-count ream of 20 lb. paper cost $5.47 at Walmart. Total Newsletter cost of $63.21. This does not include the peripherals such as the sealing discs, address labels and copier ink.
The next Newsletter is scheduled for distribution on September 1st and will focus on Letters of Intent from candidates for the fall BOD election.
The BOD thanked Gail, and noted that it is important that we continue to operate to reduce costs and become more efficient whenever possible.
OLD / CONTINUING BUSINESS:
1. The following was voted on February 28 via email, and is now entered into the official BOD meeting minutes:
a. Selection of Cochin Judge for the 2018 Eastern National (Dec. 1-2, TVPA, Knoxville): 1st Choice: Jonathan Patterson; 2nd Choice: Rick Hare. Confirmation has been received from the TVPA for the Patterson selection.
2. 2018 District and Meets
Jan 13 Peachstate Poultry Assn. Madison, GA Southeast
Mar. 23-25 NorCal Poultry Assn. Red Bluff, CA Pacific
May 12-13 Moon City Poultry Show Wapakoneta, OH North Central
Sept. 30 Eastern NY State Poultry Assn. Cobleskill, NY Northeast 1
Oct. 13 Vernon Pigeon & Poultry Club Armstrong, BC Canada
Nov. 3-4 Maryland State Poultry Fanciers Frederick, MD Northeast 2
Nov. 17-18 North American Poultry Breeders Shawnee, OK Southwest
Nov. 24-25 Eastern Iowa Poultry Assn. Davenport, IA West Central
Dec. 1 Pacific Northwest Poultry Assn. Ridgefield, WA WESTERN NATIONAL
Dec. 1-2 Tennessee Valley Poultry Club Knoxville, TN EASTERN NATIONAL
3. 2019 National Meets: We need to begin soliciting bids for the 2019 Nationals. Bid sheets are available on the website.
National Meet Rotations
EAST DISTRICTS
2018 – Southeast / Dec. 1-2 / Tennessee Valley Poultry Club / Knoxville, TN
2019 – Northeast 1 / Open
2020 – North Central / Open
2021 – Northeast 2 / Open
WEST DISTRICTS
2018 – Pacific / Dec. 1 / Pacific Northwest Poultry Assn. / Ridgefield, WA
2019 – Canada / Open
2020 – Southwest / Open
2021 – West Central / Open
4. State Representative Appointments:
Alabama: Ann Ray Mississippi: Kim Breakfield
California: Michelle Villines North Carolina: Darrell Garland
Florida: Emily Murphy Oregon: Michele Geer
Georgia: Rhonda Smith South Carolina: Rhiannon Williamson
Maine: Bill Mackowski South Dakota: Ken Splett
Michigan: Amanda Walker Texas: Jennifer Etheridge-Robertson
5. Annual Exhibitor Awards:
The 2018 Annual Exhibitor Awards were announced April 1st, and certificates were mailed to all the winners on April 2nd. They were awarded to 25 different members in 30 different Varieties. The cost to mail the certificates was $54.63. Gail still needs to calculate the cost of the certificates, folders and envelopes.
6. Website:
The website has been upgraded, and we have now added a Video Library to the Education Page. We have started with a video on Wing Banding by Ross Treffert, and one on Artificial Insemination by Ivy Young. We need more educational/instructional videos!!!
7. Bryant Helvey: Discussion of “Traveling National Package” for consistency at National Meets.
BOD Feb. 11: Most Directors are tailoring the Club tables at their respective Nationals to meet their specific meet needs, and cover most costs personally. It was agreed to research new banners, possibly “foldable fabric”, but definitely more lightweight and sized to either be hung on the wall, or off the front of the table. Gail and Rich will work on this.
Update: Research will continue to find a vendor that can make fabric tablecloths with the banner imprinted on the front.
8. Ivy Young: Discussion of Dues Structure for 2019 forward.
BOD Feb. 11: Ivy and Gail will research other Clubs, and make recommendations for next BOD meeting. Most felt that we should not raise dues, unless we can document exactly why we need to raise dues.
Update: 32 Club websites were researched (see results at the end of Minutes). Basically, our dues for Single and Junior memberships are on par with other clubs; Family memberships for CI are $5.00 LESS than others.
It was unanimously agreed to maintain dues at their current level for 2019.
9. Gail Carlson: By-Laws Review
BOD Feb. 11: Rich, Tom and Gail will work on reviewing current By-Laws, and make recommendations for the next BOD meeting of any changes or updates deemed necessary. As this is an election year, and By-Law changes must be approved by the General Membership, now is the time for review.
Update: Some suggestions have been made; committee has not met yet to formalize recommendations to BOD.
10. Gail Carlson: 2018 Elections
The following is the calendar we will follow in 2018 for the elections:
April 7 – Early Nominations and/or Candidates should submit Letters of Intent to President for publication in the May 1st Newsletter
April 10 – Deadline for any Letters of Support for Candidates to be submitted to Newsletter Editor.
May 1 – Early Nominations and/or Letters of Intent from Candidates will be published in May 1st Newsletter
August 7 – FINAL DEADLINE for Nominations and/or Candidates to submit Letters of Intent to President for publication in the September 1st Newsletter.
August 10 – Deadline for any Letters of Support for Candidates to be submitted to Newsletter Editor.
September 1 – All Nominations and/or Letters of Intent from Candidates will be published in September 1st Newsletter
October 1 – Ballots will be mailed to all current members
October 31 – Ballots must be postmarked by October 31st and mailed back to Election Commissioner
November – Results will be announced when tallied and verified
January 1, 2019 – New Officers and Directors assume responsibilities
All Nominations and/or Letters of Intent will be published in both the May 1st and September 1st Newsletters. You have the option to declare early, but the final deadline for declarations and submissions is August 7th. All Nomination and/or Letters of Intent are to be submitted directly to the President.
Anyone is welcome to write a letter of support for the candidate(s) of their choice for publication in the Newsletters. Submission dates are noted above, and should be sent directly to the Newsletter Editor.
An Election Commissioner will be appointed – if anyone wishes to volunteer, please contact the President. Anyone affiliated with any Officer, Director, Chairperson, or Candidate will NOT be considered for Election Commissioner.
Update: No Letters of Intent have been received to date. Kathy Stevenson (Canada) announced her decision to not run for re-election in the Newsletter. Everyone was reminded of the August 7th Final Deadline. It is hoped that members will step up and seek positions. In the event that a position has no candidates seeking election and filed Letters of Intent by August 7th, that position will be filled by the new Board of Directors in January.
11. Gail Carlson: Merchandise
BOD Feb. 11: Gail will contact Steve Wojtkowiak of AmeriTee regarding ordering to fill gap shortages in inventory.
Update: No action taken as of yet.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Gail: Discussion to possibly earmark funds for District and National Meet awards. $1,000/year (approximately 1/3 of membership dues revenue) was recommended, to be allocated as follows: Eight (8) District Meets at $75 each, and Two (2) National Meets at $200 each. What type of awards will be given will be at the discretion of each respective District Director, to be paid for up front by the Director, and will be reimbursed when receipts are forwarded.
MSP Barczewski/Lhamon: Approved unanimously as proposed.
2. Ivy: Will be working with Bryant to send out personalized “Save the Date” announcements/letters to all members in the fall as invitations to attend one of the National Meets in December. It was agreed this is a great idea, and can contain all pertinent information regarding the shows, hotels, etc.
3. Matt: Announced the following ABA and APA National Meets:
ABA: 2018 – Columbus, OH 2019 – West Springfield, MA
APA: 2018 – Shawnee, OK 2019 – Columbus, OH 2020 - West Springfield, MA
NEXT BOD MEETING DATE: Either August 19 (before Newsletter) or September 9 (after Newsletter). Any ballot issues must be finalized before Newsletter so they can be published in September 1st Newsletter.
It was agreed that the next BOD meeting will be Sunday, August 19th.
With no further business to attend to, the meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m. CST.
Respectfully submitted,
Gail Carlson
Acting Secretary
MAY 6, 2018 - MASTER BREEDER POINTS UPDATE
The Master Breeder Points have been updated for all shows reporting thru May 1, 2018. They are posted on the Master Breeders Page, or you can Click Here.
The Master Breeder Points have been updated for all shows reporting thru May 1, 2018. They are posted on the Master Breeders Page, or you can Click Here.
APRIL 1, 2018 - ANNUAL EXHIBITOR AWARDEES FOR 2017!!
The Cochins International Annual Exhibitor Awards were established to recognize and reward, on an annual basis, those members who have earned the most Master Breeder points in their respective (recognized) Variety for the calendar year. Master Breeder points are earned based on the number of Cochins exhibited at shows which host Cochins International meets.
On behalf of the Cochins International Board of Directors and General Membership, Congratulations on your well-deserved honors! We are pleased to announce the below Exhibitors of the Year for 2017!
BANTAMS:
Barred: Edison Cigany
Birchen: Nancy Compton
Black: Rhonda & Rihana Smith
Black Frizzle: Tim Johnson Family
Blue: Christie Ross
Brown Red: Bill Mackowski
Buff: Donna Lamb
Buff Columbian: Craig Hansen (tie)
Tony & Angela Mills (tie)
Columbian: Craig Hansen
Lemon Blue: Pilot Mtn. Poultry - Ivy & Jason Young
Mottled: Joe Mazur
Mottled Frizzle: Lisa Lillis
Partridge: Annamay Carlson (tie)
Gerald & Barb Church (tie)
Red: Anita Hunsperger-Bailey
Silver Laced: Craig Hansen
Splash: Heidi Hylkema
Splash Frizzle: Kyle Godwin
White: Judy Gantt
White Frizzle: Tessa Young
Overall Bantam: Judy Gantt
LARGE FOWL:
Barred: Linda Tobia
Black: Rick Klehr
Blue: Jodi Frye
Buff: Rick Klehr (tie)
Treffert Exhibition Cochins (tie)
Partridge: Rich Barczewski
White: Tom & Sandra Roebuck, Jr.
Overall Large Fowl: Jodi Frye
The Cochins International Annual Exhibitor Awards were established to recognize and reward, on an annual basis, those members who have earned the most Master Breeder points in their respective (recognized) Variety for the calendar year. Master Breeder points are earned based on the number of Cochins exhibited at shows which host Cochins International meets.
On behalf of the Cochins International Board of Directors and General Membership, Congratulations on your well-deserved honors! We are pleased to announce the below Exhibitors of the Year for 2017!
BANTAMS:
Barred: Edison Cigany
Birchen: Nancy Compton
Black: Rhonda & Rihana Smith
Black Frizzle: Tim Johnson Family
Blue: Christie Ross
Brown Red: Bill Mackowski
Buff: Donna Lamb
Buff Columbian: Craig Hansen (tie)
Tony & Angela Mills (tie)
Columbian: Craig Hansen
Lemon Blue: Pilot Mtn. Poultry - Ivy & Jason Young
Mottled: Joe Mazur
Mottled Frizzle: Lisa Lillis
Partridge: Annamay Carlson (tie)
Gerald & Barb Church (tie)
Red: Anita Hunsperger-Bailey
Silver Laced: Craig Hansen
Splash: Heidi Hylkema
Splash Frizzle: Kyle Godwin
White: Judy Gantt
White Frizzle: Tessa Young
Overall Bantam: Judy Gantt
LARGE FOWL:
Barred: Linda Tobia
Black: Rick Klehr
Blue: Jodi Frye
Buff: Rick Klehr (tie)
Treffert Exhibition Cochins (tie)
Partridge: Rich Barczewski
White: Tom & Sandra Roebuck, Jr.
Overall Large Fowl: Jodi Frye
MARCH 25, 2018 - STATE REPRESENTATIVE PROGRAM CONTINUES TO GROW!
Please join us in welcoming our newest State Representatives!
CALIFORNIA - Michelle Villines
MICHIGAN - Amanda Walker
OREGON - Michele Geer
Please join us in welcoming our newest State Representatives!
CALIFORNIA - Michelle Villines
MICHIGAN - Amanda Walker
OREGON - Michele Geer
MARCH 20, 2018 - MASTER BREEDER MILESTONES!
CONGRATULATIONS to two of our Cochins International members for reaching new Milestones in our Master Breeder Program!! The program recognizes Exhibition Excellence, and we are proud to announce the following achievements:
Bantam Blacks - Kasey & Wade Collins - Gold Master Breeder (Nov., 2017)
Bantam Blacks - Rhonda & Rihana Smith - Bronze Certificate (Dec., 2017)
We celebrate your achievement, and look forward to your continued success!
CONGRATULATIONS to two of our Cochins International members for reaching new Milestones in our Master Breeder Program!! The program recognizes Exhibition Excellence, and we are proud to announce the following achievements:
Bantam Blacks - Kasey & Wade Collins - Gold Master Breeder (Nov., 2017)
Bantam Blacks - Rhonda & Rihana Smith - Bronze Certificate (Dec., 2017)
We celebrate your achievement, and look forward to your continued success!
MARCH 11, 2018 - STATE REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTMENT!
We are happy to welcome our newest State Representative!
SOUTH DAKOTA - Ken Splett
We are happy to welcome our newest State Representative!
SOUTH DAKOTA - Ken Splett
FEBRUARY 25, 2018 - MORE STATE REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTMENTS!
Please welcome this week's class of State Representatives!
ALABAMA - Ann Ray
FLORIDA - Emily Murphy
SOUTH CAROLINA - Rhiannon Williamson
TEXAS - Jennifer Etheridge-Robertson
Please welcome this week's class of State Representatives!
ALABAMA - Ann Ray
FLORIDA - Emily Murphy
SOUTH CAROLINA - Rhiannon Williamson
TEXAS - Jennifer Etheridge-Robertson
FEBRUARY 18, 2018 - STATE REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTMENTS
Tonight we are very proud to announce our first round of State Representative appointees! Welcome! Thank you for volunteering - we look forward to working with you!
GEORGIA - Rhonda Johnson Smith
MAINE - Bill Mackowski
MISSISSIPPI - Kim Breakfield
NORTH CAROLINA - Darrell Garland
Read more about our State Representative Program HERE!
Tonight we are very proud to announce our first round of State Representative appointees! Welcome! Thank you for volunteering - we look forward to working with you!
GEORGIA - Rhonda Johnson Smith
MAINE - Bill Mackowski
MISSISSIPPI - Kim Breakfield
NORTH CAROLINA - Darrell Garland
Read more about our State Representative Program HERE!
FEBRUARY 11, 2018 - MINUTES - COCHINS INTERNATIONAL – BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
Sunday, February 11, 2018 – 8:00 p.m. EST
The meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. EST by President Gail Carlson, and roll call was taken.
Present (10): Gail Carlson, Matt Lhamon, Jamie Matts, Lisa Podgwaite, Rich Barczewski, Craig Hansen, Ivy Young, Bryant Helvey, Kathy Stevenson, John Burgess
Absent (4): Chris Rob, Tom Roebuck, Dustin Drake, Bernita Miller
It was noted that a quorum was present.
Approval of Minutes:
1) August 27, 2017 BOD Meeting
2) September 17, 2017 BOD Special Meeting
3) December 10, 2017 BOD Meeting
MSP Barczewski/Burgess: Motion to approve all minutes as presented.
Membership Report (Linda Lucas):
Expirations 2017: 99 Members
2018: 119
2019: 21
2020: 8
2021: 2
TOTAL: 249 Members
Other Membership News:
John Burgess requested that our European International contact, Ardjan Warnshuis, be given a lifetime membership. This was granted, and Ardjan has sent his appreciation and thank you to the Board.
Ivy Young won the 4th quarter membership drive ($100 in club merchandise donated by Country Road Bantams).
Membership cards and welcome letters are now being sent to all new/renewing members. Linda is also catching up sending membership cards to those members with extended memberships.
Master Breeder Report – Show Reports Not Received (Linda Lucas):
North Central
Oct 07 Central Illinois Poultry Club Show Bloomington, IL Matt checking on
Nov 04 ILL – Mo Bantam Club Fall Show Highland, IL Should be sending report
Northeast 1
Sept 17 Northern New York Poultry Fanciers Fall Show Governor, NY
Sept 24 Eastern New York State Poultry Show Cobleskill, NY
Oct 01 Central Maine Bird Fanciers – CI District Show Windsor, ME
Oct 08 New Hampshire Poultry Fanciers Annual Show Deerfield, NH
Oct 08 Yankee Fall Classic Poultry Show Syracuse, NY
Nov 04 & 05 Boston Poultry Expo Fall Show North Oxford, MA
Northeast 2
Oct 14 & 15 Uniontown Poultry Assn. Show Dunbar, PA Rich is checking on
Pacific
Oct 14 Central Coast Feather Fanciers Paso Robles, CA Bryant is checking on
Southwest
Oct 21 Newcastle Poultry Show Newcastle, OK
Oct 28 Rocky Mountain Feather Fanciers Poultry Show Denver, CO
Nov 04 Canadian Valley Poultry Club Show Norman, OK
Nov 19 Heart of America Kansas Fall Show Hutchinson, KS
Nov 25 South Central Poultry Show Anadarko, OK
Dec 09 Oklahoma State Poultry Show Shawnee, OK
West Central
Oct 07 Rocky Mountain Poultry Fanciers Assn. Great Falls, MT
Nov 18 & 19 Masters Cup Webster, IA
Nov 18 & 19 New Ulm Fall Classic New Ulm, MN
Gail thanked Linda and all the Directors for their diligence in getting the reports in – with nothing outstanding except for the 4th quarter shows!! Great job!! Everyone was also reminded that if shows are not submitting reports, we should not be placing meets with them.
Treasurer’s Report (Jamie Matts):
Sunday, February 11, 2018 – 8:00 p.m. EST
The meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. EST by President Gail Carlson, and roll call was taken.
Present (10): Gail Carlson, Matt Lhamon, Jamie Matts, Lisa Podgwaite, Rich Barczewski, Craig Hansen, Ivy Young, Bryant Helvey, Kathy Stevenson, John Burgess
Absent (4): Chris Rob, Tom Roebuck, Dustin Drake, Bernita Miller
It was noted that a quorum was present.
Approval of Minutes:
1) August 27, 2017 BOD Meeting
2) September 17, 2017 BOD Special Meeting
3) December 10, 2017 BOD Meeting
MSP Barczewski/Burgess: Motion to approve all minutes as presented.
Membership Report (Linda Lucas):
Expirations 2017: 99 Members
2018: 119
2019: 21
2020: 8
2021: 2
TOTAL: 249 Members
Other Membership News:
John Burgess requested that our European International contact, Ardjan Warnshuis, be given a lifetime membership. This was granted, and Ardjan has sent his appreciation and thank you to the Board.
Ivy Young won the 4th quarter membership drive ($100 in club merchandise donated by Country Road Bantams).
Membership cards and welcome letters are now being sent to all new/renewing members. Linda is also catching up sending membership cards to those members with extended memberships.
Master Breeder Report – Show Reports Not Received (Linda Lucas):
North Central
Oct 07 Central Illinois Poultry Club Show Bloomington, IL Matt checking on
Nov 04 ILL – Mo Bantam Club Fall Show Highland, IL Should be sending report
Northeast 1
Sept 17 Northern New York Poultry Fanciers Fall Show Governor, NY
Sept 24 Eastern New York State Poultry Show Cobleskill, NY
Oct 01 Central Maine Bird Fanciers – CI District Show Windsor, ME
Oct 08 New Hampshire Poultry Fanciers Annual Show Deerfield, NH
Oct 08 Yankee Fall Classic Poultry Show Syracuse, NY
Nov 04 & 05 Boston Poultry Expo Fall Show North Oxford, MA
Northeast 2
Oct 14 & 15 Uniontown Poultry Assn. Show Dunbar, PA Rich is checking on
Pacific
Oct 14 Central Coast Feather Fanciers Paso Robles, CA Bryant is checking on
Southwest
Oct 21 Newcastle Poultry Show Newcastle, OK
Oct 28 Rocky Mountain Feather Fanciers Poultry Show Denver, CO
Nov 04 Canadian Valley Poultry Club Show Norman, OK
Nov 19 Heart of America Kansas Fall Show Hutchinson, KS
Nov 25 South Central Poultry Show Anadarko, OK
Dec 09 Oklahoma State Poultry Show Shawnee, OK
West Central
Oct 07 Rocky Mountain Poultry Fanciers Assn. Great Falls, MT
Nov 18 & 19 Masters Cup Webster, IA
Nov 18 & 19 New Ulm Fall Classic New Ulm, MN
Gail thanked Linda and all the Directors for their diligence in getting the reports in – with nothing outstanding except for the 4th quarter shows!! Great job!! Everyone was also reminded that if shows are not submitting reports, we should not be placing meets with them.
Treasurer’s Report (Jamie Matts):
Inventory Report (Gail Carlson):
Junior Program Report (Teri Frye): None received.
Historian Report (Mike Sayre): None received.
Newsletter Report (Angela Mills):
Newsletter Editor Program Report February 1, 2018
Suggested Advertising Page in Newsletter
Ad Page in Newsletter Featuring:
1. Classified Line Ad 25 cents per word, no limit. Listed in order received. Bold title. Black & white only. No pictures. Cost per issue.
2. Business Card Ad Size is 3.5” wide x 2” high. Color or black & white (mail or email). $25 per issue. Includes 1 picture.
3. Quarter Page Ad $50 each issue. Color or black & white (mail or email). No limit to pictures/design.
Ad Sales Policies
1. Ad sales are open to any person, organization or business.
2. Ads are purchased for one issue at a time.
3. Ads are submitted in its final format. Editor has final content approval.
4. All ad sales are made by the Newsletter Editor. Any potential sales must be directed to the Newsletter Editor. Payments submitted to the Treasurer directly by PayPal or check.
5. Ads must be paid for and submitted by editorial deadline.
6. Purchasers receive a copy of the newsletter by email.
Please Note: Old Newsletter Ad Rates:
1/4 page - $15/year (3 issues)
1/8 page - $10/year (3 issues)
Discussion was held regarding Angela’s suggestion to begin selling ads in Newsletter. Consideration was also given to the success level of prior Newsletter ads, and how much ads might increase the overall size of the Newsletter, when the goal is to reduce the size. It was decided to hold off on selling ads at this time, and to focus on reducing the size and printing/mailing cost of the Newsletter first. It was noted that the most recent edition was printed on 24# paper, formatted to 8-1/2” x 11” size, was 48 pages long, and weighed .46 ounces. In comparison, the Breeders Directory (72 pages) weighed .36 ounces. (The Newsletter weighed 27% more than the Directory.) To this end, the BOD has instructed that the following guidelines be followed for future Newsletter publications:
OLD / CONTINUING BUSINESS:
1.The following were voted on via email, and are now entered into the official BOD meeting minutes:
a. 2018 Western National Meet Placement, and selection of Judge. By a vote of 8:2, the Pacific Northwest Poultry Association was selected as host for the 2018 Western National. Further voting selected Terry Britt as Cochin Judge, with Donald Barger as 2nd choice.
b. VOTE regarding Club endorsement of Self Blue Variety recognition, and request for $50 toward qualifying meet.
7 in favor of both endorsement and $50 - PASSED
2 in favor of endorsement and no monies
1 in favor of endorsement and $25
Jamie noted that the $50 was paid today.
c. Matt McCammon nominated Saundra (Sandy) Isler for an Annual Legacy Award. Sandy recently passed, and was our first (and only!) Master Breeder of Blue Bantams. This would be awarded in her home district (North Central) as she was from Indiana. It would be for the Best Bantam Blue.
Motion passed unanimously 14:0.
2. The following have submitted applications for and are currently be considered for appointments as State Reps:
North Carolina – Darrell Garland
Mississippi – Kim Breakfield and Tony Mills
Georgia – Rhonda Smith
3. 2018 District Meets
Northeast 1: Sept 30, Eastern NY State Poultry Assn., Cobleskill, NY
Northeast 2: Nov 3-4, Maryland State Poultry Fanciers, Frederick, MD
North Central: May 12-13, Moon City Poultry Show, Wapakoneta, OH
Southwest: Nov 17-18, North American Poultry Breeders, Shawnee, OK
West Central: No 24-25, Eastern Iowa Poultry Assn., Davenport, IA
Southeast: Jan. 13, Peachstate Poultry Assn., Madison, GA
Pacific: March 23-25, NorCal Poultry Assn., Red Bluff, CA
Canada: Oct. 13, Vernon Pigeon & Poultry Club, Armstrong, BC
NEW BUSINESS:
1.Bryant Helvey: Consideration of Annual Legacy Award honoring Sheryl Butler for Best Bantam Black at Pacific District Meets.
MSP Helvey/Burgess: Motion to honor Sheryl Butler with Annual Legacy Award at Pacific District Meets for Best Bantam Black. Bryant stipulated that in 2018, the award would be made at the 2018 Western National as it is being held in the Pacific District, and would switch back to the District Meets in 2019.
2. Bryant Helvey: Discussion of “Traveling National Package” for consistency at National Meets.
Most Directors are tailoring the Club tables at their respective Nationals to meet their specific meet needs, and cover most costs personally. It was agreed to research new banners, possibly “foldable fabric”, but definitely more lightweight and sized to either be hung on the wall, or off the front of the table. Gail and Rich will work on this.
3. Ivy Young: Discussion of Dues Structure for 2019 forward.
Ivy and Gail will research other Clubs, and make recommendations for next BOD meeting. Most felt that we should not raise dues, unless we can document exactly why we need to raise dues.
4. Gail Carlson: By-Laws Review
Rich, Tom and Gail will work on reviewing current By-Laws, and make recommendations for the next BOD meeting of any changes or updates deemed necessary. As this is an election year, and By-Law changes must be approved by the General Membership, now is the time for review.
5. Gail Carlson: 2018 Elections
The following is the calendar we will follow in 2018 for the elections:
April 7 – Early Nominations and/or Candidates should submit Letters of Intent to President for publication in the May 1st Newsletter
April 10 – Deadline for any Letters of Support for Candidates to be submitted to Newsletter Editor.
May 1 – Early Nominations and/or Letters of Intent from Candidates will be published in May 1st Newsletter
August 7 – FINAL DEADLINE for Nominations and/or Candidates to submit Letters of Intent to President for publication in the September 1st Newsletter.
August 10 – Deadline for any Letters of Support for Candidates to be submitted to Newsletter Editor.
September 1 – All Nominations and/or Letters of Intent from Candidates will be published in September 1st Newsletter
October 1 – Ballots will be mailed to all current members
October 31 – Ballots must be postmarked by October 31st and mailed back to Election Commissioner
November – Results will be announced when tallied and verified
January 1, 2019 – New Officers and Directors assume responsibilities
All Nominations and/or Letters of Intent will be published in both the May 1st and September 1st Newsletters. You have the option to declare early, but the final deadline for declarations and submissions is August 7th. All Nomination and/or Letters of Intent are to be submitted directly to the President.
Anyone is welcome to write a letter of support for the candidate(s) of their choice for publication in the Newsletters. Submission dates are noted above, and should be sent directly to the Newsletter Editor.
An Election Commissioner will be appointed – if anyone wishes to volunteer, please contact the President. Anyone affiliated with any Officer, Director, Chairperson, or Candidate will NOT be considered for Election Commissioner.
6. Gail Carlson: Merchandise
Gail will contact Steve Wojtkowiak of AmeriTee regarding ordering to fill gap shortages in inventory.
NEXT BOD MEETING DATE: Sunday, May 6, 2018
MSP Barczewski/Stevenson: With no further business to attend to, motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:08 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Gail Carlson, Acting Secretary
Historian Report (Mike Sayre): None received.
Newsletter Report (Angela Mills):
Newsletter Editor Program Report February 1, 2018
Suggested Advertising Page in Newsletter
Ad Page in Newsletter Featuring:
1. Classified Line Ad 25 cents per word, no limit. Listed in order received. Bold title. Black & white only. No pictures. Cost per issue.
2. Business Card Ad Size is 3.5” wide x 2” high. Color or black & white (mail or email). $25 per issue. Includes 1 picture.
3. Quarter Page Ad $50 each issue. Color or black & white (mail or email). No limit to pictures/design.
Ad Sales Policies
1. Ad sales are open to any person, organization or business.
2. Ads are purchased for one issue at a time.
3. Ads are submitted in its final format. Editor has final content approval.
4. All ad sales are made by the Newsletter Editor. Any potential sales must be directed to the Newsletter Editor. Payments submitted to the Treasurer directly by PayPal or check.
5. Ads must be paid for and submitted by editorial deadline.
6. Purchasers receive a copy of the newsletter by email.
Please Note: Old Newsletter Ad Rates:
1/4 page - $15/year (3 issues)
1/8 page - $10/year (3 issues)
Discussion was held regarding Angela’s suggestion to begin selling ads in Newsletter. Consideration was also given to the success level of prior Newsletter ads, and how much ads might increase the overall size of the Newsletter, when the goal is to reduce the size. It was decided to hold off on selling ads at this time, and to focus on reducing the size and printing/mailing cost of the Newsletter first. It was noted that the most recent edition was printed on 24# paper, formatted to 8-1/2” x 11” size, was 48 pages long, and weighed .46 ounces. In comparison, the Breeders Directory (72 pages) weighed .36 ounces. (The Newsletter weighed 27% more than the Directory.) To this end, the BOD has instructed that the following guidelines be followed for future Newsletter publications:
- All files available on the CI Website will NOT be printed in the Newsletter. This includes such things as the Show Report, Merchandise Application, and Master Breeder Points/Shows.
- Master Breeder “Milestones” will continue to be published.
- New member welcomes can be published, but not all the renewals.
- Eliminate recipes, and reduce games/puzzles to 1 page.
- Newsletter should be printed in 8-1/2” x 5-1/2” booklet format, and on paper no more than 20 lb. weight.
- It was noted that all Directors should be submitting reports for Newsletters.
- It was noted that all reports submitted are CONFIDENTIAL, and NOT to be released to the public before the Newsletter is published and distributed.
- Newsletter Draft is to be emailed to all Directors PRIOR to publication/distribution, allowing for time for Directors to review.
OLD / CONTINUING BUSINESS:
1.The following were voted on via email, and are now entered into the official BOD meeting minutes:
a. 2018 Western National Meet Placement, and selection of Judge. By a vote of 8:2, the Pacific Northwest Poultry Association was selected as host for the 2018 Western National. Further voting selected Terry Britt as Cochin Judge, with Donald Barger as 2nd choice.
b. VOTE regarding Club endorsement of Self Blue Variety recognition, and request for $50 toward qualifying meet.
7 in favor of both endorsement and $50 - PASSED
2 in favor of endorsement and no monies
1 in favor of endorsement and $25
Jamie noted that the $50 was paid today.
c. Matt McCammon nominated Saundra (Sandy) Isler for an Annual Legacy Award. Sandy recently passed, and was our first (and only!) Master Breeder of Blue Bantams. This would be awarded in her home district (North Central) as she was from Indiana. It would be for the Best Bantam Blue.
Motion passed unanimously 14:0.
2. The following have submitted applications for and are currently be considered for appointments as State Reps:
North Carolina – Darrell Garland
Mississippi – Kim Breakfield and Tony Mills
Georgia – Rhonda Smith
3. 2018 District Meets
Northeast 1: Sept 30, Eastern NY State Poultry Assn., Cobleskill, NY
Northeast 2: Nov 3-4, Maryland State Poultry Fanciers, Frederick, MD
North Central: May 12-13, Moon City Poultry Show, Wapakoneta, OH
Southwest: Nov 17-18, North American Poultry Breeders, Shawnee, OK
West Central: No 24-25, Eastern Iowa Poultry Assn., Davenport, IA
Southeast: Jan. 13, Peachstate Poultry Assn., Madison, GA
Pacific: March 23-25, NorCal Poultry Assn., Red Bluff, CA
Canada: Oct. 13, Vernon Pigeon & Poultry Club, Armstrong, BC
NEW BUSINESS:
1.Bryant Helvey: Consideration of Annual Legacy Award honoring Sheryl Butler for Best Bantam Black at Pacific District Meets.
MSP Helvey/Burgess: Motion to honor Sheryl Butler with Annual Legacy Award at Pacific District Meets for Best Bantam Black. Bryant stipulated that in 2018, the award would be made at the 2018 Western National as it is being held in the Pacific District, and would switch back to the District Meets in 2019.
2. Bryant Helvey: Discussion of “Traveling National Package” for consistency at National Meets.
Most Directors are tailoring the Club tables at their respective Nationals to meet their specific meet needs, and cover most costs personally. It was agreed to research new banners, possibly “foldable fabric”, but definitely more lightweight and sized to either be hung on the wall, or off the front of the table. Gail and Rich will work on this.
3. Ivy Young: Discussion of Dues Structure for 2019 forward.
Ivy and Gail will research other Clubs, and make recommendations for next BOD meeting. Most felt that we should not raise dues, unless we can document exactly why we need to raise dues.
4. Gail Carlson: By-Laws Review
Rich, Tom and Gail will work on reviewing current By-Laws, and make recommendations for the next BOD meeting of any changes or updates deemed necessary. As this is an election year, and By-Law changes must be approved by the General Membership, now is the time for review.
5. Gail Carlson: 2018 Elections
The following is the calendar we will follow in 2018 for the elections:
April 7 – Early Nominations and/or Candidates should submit Letters of Intent to President for publication in the May 1st Newsletter
April 10 – Deadline for any Letters of Support for Candidates to be submitted to Newsletter Editor.
May 1 – Early Nominations and/or Letters of Intent from Candidates will be published in May 1st Newsletter
August 7 – FINAL DEADLINE for Nominations and/or Candidates to submit Letters of Intent to President for publication in the September 1st Newsletter.
August 10 – Deadline for any Letters of Support for Candidates to be submitted to Newsletter Editor.
September 1 – All Nominations and/or Letters of Intent from Candidates will be published in September 1st Newsletter
October 1 – Ballots will be mailed to all current members
October 31 – Ballots must be postmarked by October 31st and mailed back to Election Commissioner
November – Results will be announced when tallied and verified
January 1, 2019 – New Officers and Directors assume responsibilities
All Nominations and/or Letters of Intent will be published in both the May 1st and September 1st Newsletters. You have the option to declare early, but the final deadline for declarations and submissions is August 7th. All Nomination and/or Letters of Intent are to be submitted directly to the President.
Anyone is welcome to write a letter of support for the candidate(s) of their choice for publication in the Newsletters. Submission dates are noted above, and should be sent directly to the Newsletter Editor.
An Election Commissioner will be appointed – if anyone wishes to volunteer, please contact the President. Anyone affiliated with any Officer, Director, Chairperson, or Candidate will NOT be considered for Election Commissioner.
6. Gail Carlson: Merchandise
Gail will contact Steve Wojtkowiak of AmeriTee regarding ordering to fill gap shortages in inventory.
NEXT BOD MEETING DATE: Sunday, May 6, 2018
MSP Barczewski/Stevenson: With no further business to attend to, motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:08 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Gail Carlson, Acting Secretary
JANUARY 1, 2018 - KARL RAU ARTICLE (omitted from Newsletter)
Our apologies to one of our long-time members, who recently returned as a member of Cochins International when he got back into Cochins . . . Karl Rau. The article he wrote and photos he sent for the Newsletter were erroneously omitted, so I am posting it here for everyone to read. I will also post it on the CI website News page. Welcome Back, Karl!
It's a great article - I hope you will all take a few minutes to read it:
I’m Back!
Cochin breeding and showing is a disease that never really goes away. I can attest to that . . . because I’m back after a hiatus of 15+ years.
Some of you may remember me from the last 3 decades. Although I never was able to travel to Columbus, I made it to most of the shows in the Northeast along with my Dad and traveling partner... Norman Rau. We had separate coops and lived over an hour apart but shared birds in our quest for that perfect cochin! As I have aged, memories of my past have become more and more important. The trophies I won, the breeding challenges I faced in the barn and certainly not least, the great friendships I discovered will never be forgotten.
Many of the breeders I befriended seem like names from a history book. Whites from LeGrande, Lacey and Vines, Blacks from Carrol and Hooker, Buffs from Hawes, Mottles from Mazur...all of these birds were blended into my own flock. The best white I ever purchased came from Luther... he was spectacular. I also remember calling Craig on the phone and asking for 2 pair of blacks that would bring me to another level. He said ok but it will cost you $400. I almost fell over backwards....as a HS teacher making only $8000/yr. But I said yes and it was the best purchase I ever made. Do you think I told my wife . . . heck no!
Another memory... One evening, I called Mr. X about improving my blues ... he said to me why would you want birds from me ...you and your Dad have the best blues and mottles in the country. I paused and smiled. Whether we did or didn’t isn’t the point.... the point is that it’s the memories.
No one wanted to find success more than I... learning to relax during judging and accepting the judges’ decisions was and will always be an important part of the cochin hobby. Hopefully we all can learn from life’s experiences ...I certainly have.
Enough of my past.... now I’m 70 years old, still living in the same house here in Maine, daily walking past empty or dismantled coops. A few months ago, while walking down my driveway to get my mail... an unfamiliar car pulls into my driveway... out steps a familiar face but I couldn’t place him. It was an acquaintance from my cochin past... after he left, I made the “cochin mistake”. I emailed him asking if he wouldn’t mind a visit. The dagger was set! In the span of 3-4 months I went from no cochins to well let’s just say I have a few!!! WE now email almost everyday! Friends for sure.
This new “Cochin Chapter” will be with a somewhat different twist. Always loved genetics...studied it in college and played the color game long ago even when it wasn’t popular. Silver Laced Cochins aren’t new, I had some 25 years ago! In my hay-day I had at one point 17 different colors of cochins.... did I ever get frustrated showing non-standard colors...you bet. In the early days if it wasn’t black or white...it would never win...but at the end... things were beginning to change . . . a change I applauded.
Yup...now I’m back...hook line and sinker!
Any Cochin regrets . . . ? Well I wish the process for making a “new” color showable (Accepted) wasn’t so long.. tedious and time consuming....I will never understand why Black Mottles can be shown but Blue Mottles from the same nest aren’t accepted. I hope the process changes... until it does the colors will always take a back seat. That makes me sad.
Having said the above, you ask what are my goals now.. that’s easy! Getting too old to drive 24 hours to a show.... I will enjoy the hobby from my own barn creating colors that might not exist today or at least help develop existing ones with proper and better cochin type.
In this CI letter, I am choosing not to name names and friends who have helped with my return / the last thing I want is to offend someone by leaving them accidentally out.. but there have been many ...you know who you are...thanks for the friendship and help ... I truly mean it.
Today I wake to a new day smiling.
Are you interested in Salmon, Chocolate Buff Columbian, Lavender Furness, or Coronation...? There is a long list of “projects” in my notebook...each with a plan of attack, both phenotypically and genotypically. Some projects will be relatively easy...simply a plan of selection...while others will be from the ground up!!!!!!!!! There is a gentleman in the state of Washington, I might add who has become a great friend overnight, he alone knows of a Cochin Bantam color I am creating that does NOT exist today in the USA.. stay tuned!
Before I close I want to comment about 3 photos I have included with my letter. One is a photo of an old Boston Poultry show Cochin “line-up”... My Dad on the left with Best Blue...Bob Hawes in the center with Best Buff and yours truly on the far right with CH (white) Cochin of the show.... you might notice I was only 51 years old then and had hair! A second photo is one of my Dad and Mom at the Windsor show...I believe this was the last show he attended.... they are both now in heaven. I often think of you both. The last photo is of a Best Featherleg Pullet bred by my Dad... perhaps biased, but I think the nicest Blue Cochin Bantam I have ever seen.
Best of luck to you all,
Karl F. Rau ... living in Maine
Email anytime! [email protected]
Our apologies to one of our long-time members, who recently returned as a member of Cochins International when he got back into Cochins . . . Karl Rau. The article he wrote and photos he sent for the Newsletter were erroneously omitted, so I am posting it here for everyone to read. I will also post it on the CI website News page. Welcome Back, Karl!
It's a great article - I hope you will all take a few minutes to read it:
I’m Back!
Cochin breeding and showing is a disease that never really goes away. I can attest to that . . . because I’m back after a hiatus of 15+ years.
Some of you may remember me from the last 3 decades. Although I never was able to travel to Columbus, I made it to most of the shows in the Northeast along with my Dad and traveling partner... Norman Rau. We had separate coops and lived over an hour apart but shared birds in our quest for that perfect cochin! As I have aged, memories of my past have become more and more important. The trophies I won, the breeding challenges I faced in the barn and certainly not least, the great friendships I discovered will never be forgotten.
Many of the breeders I befriended seem like names from a history book. Whites from LeGrande, Lacey and Vines, Blacks from Carrol and Hooker, Buffs from Hawes, Mottles from Mazur...all of these birds were blended into my own flock. The best white I ever purchased came from Luther... he was spectacular. I also remember calling Craig on the phone and asking for 2 pair of blacks that would bring me to another level. He said ok but it will cost you $400. I almost fell over backwards....as a HS teacher making only $8000/yr. But I said yes and it was the best purchase I ever made. Do you think I told my wife . . . heck no!
Another memory... One evening, I called Mr. X about improving my blues ... he said to me why would you want birds from me ...you and your Dad have the best blues and mottles in the country. I paused and smiled. Whether we did or didn’t isn’t the point.... the point is that it’s the memories.
No one wanted to find success more than I... learning to relax during judging and accepting the judges’ decisions was and will always be an important part of the cochin hobby. Hopefully we all can learn from life’s experiences ...I certainly have.
Enough of my past.... now I’m 70 years old, still living in the same house here in Maine, daily walking past empty or dismantled coops. A few months ago, while walking down my driveway to get my mail... an unfamiliar car pulls into my driveway... out steps a familiar face but I couldn’t place him. It was an acquaintance from my cochin past... after he left, I made the “cochin mistake”. I emailed him asking if he wouldn’t mind a visit. The dagger was set! In the span of 3-4 months I went from no cochins to well let’s just say I have a few!!! WE now email almost everyday! Friends for sure.
This new “Cochin Chapter” will be with a somewhat different twist. Always loved genetics...studied it in college and played the color game long ago even when it wasn’t popular. Silver Laced Cochins aren’t new, I had some 25 years ago! In my hay-day I had at one point 17 different colors of cochins.... did I ever get frustrated showing non-standard colors...you bet. In the early days if it wasn’t black or white...it would never win...but at the end... things were beginning to change . . . a change I applauded.
Yup...now I’m back...hook line and sinker!
Any Cochin regrets . . . ? Well I wish the process for making a “new” color showable (Accepted) wasn’t so long.. tedious and time consuming....I will never understand why Black Mottles can be shown but Blue Mottles from the same nest aren’t accepted. I hope the process changes... until it does the colors will always take a back seat. That makes me sad.
Having said the above, you ask what are my goals now.. that’s easy! Getting too old to drive 24 hours to a show.... I will enjoy the hobby from my own barn creating colors that might not exist today or at least help develop existing ones with proper and better cochin type.
In this CI letter, I am choosing not to name names and friends who have helped with my return / the last thing I want is to offend someone by leaving them accidentally out.. but there have been many ...you know who you are...thanks for the friendship and help ... I truly mean it.
Today I wake to a new day smiling.
Are you interested in Salmon, Chocolate Buff Columbian, Lavender Furness, or Coronation...? There is a long list of “projects” in my notebook...each with a plan of attack, both phenotypically and genotypically. Some projects will be relatively easy...simply a plan of selection...while others will be from the ground up!!!!!!!!! There is a gentleman in the state of Washington, I might add who has become a great friend overnight, he alone knows of a Cochin Bantam color I am creating that does NOT exist today in the USA.. stay tuned!
Before I close I want to comment about 3 photos I have included with my letter. One is a photo of an old Boston Poultry show Cochin “line-up”... My Dad on the left with Best Blue...Bob Hawes in the center with Best Buff and yours truly on the far right with CH (white) Cochin of the show.... you might notice I was only 51 years old then and had hair! A second photo is one of my Dad and Mom at the Windsor show...I believe this was the last show he attended.... they are both now in heaven. I often think of you both. The last photo is of a Best Featherleg Pullet bred by my Dad... perhaps biased, but I think the nicest Blue Cochin Bantam I have ever seen.
Best of luck to you all,
Karl F. Rau ... living in Maine
Email anytime! [email protected]
DECEMBER 31, 2017 - 2017 STATE OF THE CLUB and THE YEAR IN REVIEW
By Gail Carlson, President
As 2017 comes to a close, I want to thank everyone for their continued support of Cochins International. It has been a very active and eventful year, and the State of the Club remains STRONG as we maintain our position in the Fancy as one of the premier breed clubs.
We started the year thanking retiring Board Directors Becky Salinger, Greg Michael, Jerry Church, Marty McGuire and Tim Johnson for their years of service and commitment to Cochins International. We welcomed new Directors Christopher Rob, Matt Lhamon, Craig Hansen, Ivy Young and Bryant Helvey to their newly elected Board positions.
In January, we mourned the loss of Maxie Chastain of South Carolina. Maxie, along with his wife Cindy, were CI Master Breeders of Black Bantams, and had just recently earned CI Master Breeder status with their Bantam Whites. In March, the Board of Directors approved an Annual Legacy Award in Maxie’s name for the Best Bantam White at the Southeast District meets, beginning in 2017. Maxie was a friend and mentor to many, and we extend our condolences to Cindy and the Chastain Family.
Many Spring shows were canceled in 2017 due to a new Avian Flu outbreak, but luckily it was low-path and short-lived, everyone persevered and we carried on.
In April, the recipients of the 2016 Annual Exhibitor Awards were announced. These awards went to the exhibitors who earned the most exhibition points in their respective Varieties in 2016. Certificates were awarded in 19 different Bantam Varieties to 15 different exhibitors; and presented in 7 Large Fowl Varieties to 7 different exhibitors. Overall Bantam Exhibitor, with the most points earned in all Varieties, was awarded to Wade and Kasey Collins. The certificate for Overall Large Fowl Exhibitor was awarded to Rick Klehr.
Allowing for a 90-day grace period for 2017 show reports to be received, the 2017 Annual Exhibitor Awards should be announced in April of 2018.
In April, Tom & Sandra Roebuck achieved CI Master Breeder status in Black Bantams. Congratulations Tom & Sandra!
We congratulated Malory Davis in June for completing our Junior Master Program, and earning her CI Junior Master Exhibitor status. Brava Malory!
In July, we welcomed Angela Mills as the new Editor of our Cochins International Newsletter! She immediately got to work, with her inaugural publication being the September 1st edition.
The 2017-2018 Breeders Directory was completed and distributed in August. It is a bi-annual publication. This 72-page edition featured an exclusive section from many of our premier breeders and exhibitors, who contributed their best tips and advice on breeding, show prep, incubation, housing and more!
On September 9th, Linda Tobia retired and resigned her position as President of Cochins International to focus on her health. She had been President of Cochins International since January of 2011. As our Ambassador over the years, she put on literally thousands upon thousands of miles traveling to shows, promoting this Club in which she so strongly believes, manning the Club table to greet members with her welcoming smile, and always eager to talk about her passion - Cochins! Her years of dedication, commitment and service to our Club will never be forgotten or easily matched.
At a Special Cochins International Board of Directors Meeting held September 17, 2017, elections were held in accordance with the Club Constitution & By-Laws to fill the following vacant positions for the remainder of the terms, which expire December 31, 2018:
President: Gail Carlson
Vice President: Matt Lhamon
Director/North Central District: Dustin Drake
All other Board positions remain unchanged.
In October, the Bill Ziehm Legacy Award, for the Best Bantam Black at the Northeast 1 District Meet, was awarded to Lisa Podgwaite at the Central Maine Bird Fanciers Show.
In October, the 2017 Eastern National was hosted by the Lebanon Valley Poultry Fanciers in Lebanon, PA. 134 Bantams and 17 Large Fowl were judged by Mark Camilleri. Ch. Bantam, Overall Ch. Cochin, BB, was a White hen by P&G Silkies (Judy Gantt). Bantam Reserve of Breed was a Black cock by John Beauchamp Bantams. Reserve Overall Cochin, LF Best of Breed was the White hen by Tom & Sandra Roebuck. Large Fowl Reserve of Breed was a Black pullet by Elton Minnich.
In November, we congratulated Jodi Frye as she earned her CI Junior Master Exhibitor title and received her award at the Ohio National.
Mike Sayre was appointed Club Historian in November. Be sure and watch for his articles in the upcoming Newsletters and on the CI website. Welcome aboard,, Mike!
We were all shocked and saddened with the passing of Sheryl Butler of Washington in November. We were privileged that she considered Cochins one of her great passions, along with her horses and Silkies. Sheryl had just recently earned her CI Master Breeder status in Black Bantams. She was a great friend and mentor to so many.
In November, the Otes Ray, Sr. Legacy Award, for the Best Bantam Black at the Southeast District Meet, was awarded to P&G Silkies/Judy Gantt at the HFA Sweetwater-Low Country Classic.
The Maxie Chastain Legacy Award, for the Best Bantam White at the Southeast District Meet, was awarded to P&G Silkies/Judy Gantt at the HFA Sweetwater-Low Country Classic in November.
The Jimmie Currens Legacy Award, for the Best Bantam White at the North Central District Meet, went to P&G Silkies/Judy Gantt at the Ohio National in November.
We wrapped up the year with the 2017 Western National in Davenport, IA, hosted by the Eastern Iowa Poultry Association. 144 Bantams and 53 Large Fowl were judged by Dwight Madsen. Bantam Best of Breed was a White hen by Robert Hardina. Bantam Reserve of Breed went to the Black cock by Dan Schwandt. Ch. Asiatic, BB, BV was a Black pullet by Rick Klehr. Reserve Ch. Asiatic, RB, BV was the White pullet by Danny & Teresa Banks.
The 2018 Nationals have been placed, so mark your calendars now for the first weekend in December:
The Western National will be December 1 in Ridgefield, WA, hosted by the Pacific Northwest Poultry Association.
The Eastern National will be December 1-2 in Knoxville, TN, hosted by the Tennessee Valley Poultry Club.
The January 1st Newsletter is due out this week, so be sure and watch for more 2018 News, dates to remember, and new program initiatives!
Best of Luck and Continued Success to everyone in 2018!
The photos below are your 2017 Best in Show Grand Champion Cochins!
By Gail Carlson, President
As 2017 comes to a close, I want to thank everyone for their continued support of Cochins International. It has been a very active and eventful year, and the State of the Club remains STRONG as we maintain our position in the Fancy as one of the premier breed clubs.
We started the year thanking retiring Board Directors Becky Salinger, Greg Michael, Jerry Church, Marty McGuire and Tim Johnson for their years of service and commitment to Cochins International. We welcomed new Directors Christopher Rob, Matt Lhamon, Craig Hansen, Ivy Young and Bryant Helvey to their newly elected Board positions.
In January, we mourned the loss of Maxie Chastain of South Carolina. Maxie, along with his wife Cindy, were CI Master Breeders of Black Bantams, and had just recently earned CI Master Breeder status with their Bantam Whites. In March, the Board of Directors approved an Annual Legacy Award in Maxie’s name for the Best Bantam White at the Southeast District meets, beginning in 2017. Maxie was a friend and mentor to many, and we extend our condolences to Cindy and the Chastain Family.
Many Spring shows were canceled in 2017 due to a new Avian Flu outbreak, but luckily it was low-path and short-lived, everyone persevered and we carried on.
In April, the recipients of the 2016 Annual Exhibitor Awards were announced. These awards went to the exhibitors who earned the most exhibition points in their respective Varieties in 2016. Certificates were awarded in 19 different Bantam Varieties to 15 different exhibitors; and presented in 7 Large Fowl Varieties to 7 different exhibitors. Overall Bantam Exhibitor, with the most points earned in all Varieties, was awarded to Wade and Kasey Collins. The certificate for Overall Large Fowl Exhibitor was awarded to Rick Klehr.
Allowing for a 90-day grace period for 2017 show reports to be received, the 2017 Annual Exhibitor Awards should be announced in April of 2018.
In April, Tom & Sandra Roebuck achieved CI Master Breeder status in Black Bantams. Congratulations Tom & Sandra!
We congratulated Malory Davis in June for completing our Junior Master Program, and earning her CI Junior Master Exhibitor status. Brava Malory!
In July, we welcomed Angela Mills as the new Editor of our Cochins International Newsletter! She immediately got to work, with her inaugural publication being the September 1st edition.
The 2017-2018 Breeders Directory was completed and distributed in August. It is a bi-annual publication. This 72-page edition featured an exclusive section from many of our premier breeders and exhibitors, who contributed their best tips and advice on breeding, show prep, incubation, housing and more!
On September 9th, Linda Tobia retired and resigned her position as President of Cochins International to focus on her health. She had been President of Cochins International since January of 2011. As our Ambassador over the years, she put on literally thousands upon thousands of miles traveling to shows, promoting this Club in which she so strongly believes, manning the Club table to greet members with her welcoming smile, and always eager to talk about her passion - Cochins! Her years of dedication, commitment and service to our Club will never be forgotten or easily matched.
At a Special Cochins International Board of Directors Meeting held September 17, 2017, elections were held in accordance with the Club Constitution & By-Laws to fill the following vacant positions for the remainder of the terms, which expire December 31, 2018:
President: Gail Carlson
Vice President: Matt Lhamon
Director/North Central District: Dustin Drake
All other Board positions remain unchanged.
In October, the Bill Ziehm Legacy Award, for the Best Bantam Black at the Northeast 1 District Meet, was awarded to Lisa Podgwaite at the Central Maine Bird Fanciers Show.
In October, the 2017 Eastern National was hosted by the Lebanon Valley Poultry Fanciers in Lebanon, PA. 134 Bantams and 17 Large Fowl were judged by Mark Camilleri. Ch. Bantam, Overall Ch. Cochin, BB, was a White hen by P&G Silkies (Judy Gantt). Bantam Reserve of Breed was a Black cock by John Beauchamp Bantams. Reserve Overall Cochin, LF Best of Breed was the White hen by Tom & Sandra Roebuck. Large Fowl Reserve of Breed was a Black pullet by Elton Minnich.
In November, we congratulated Jodi Frye as she earned her CI Junior Master Exhibitor title and received her award at the Ohio National.
Mike Sayre was appointed Club Historian in November. Be sure and watch for his articles in the upcoming Newsletters and on the CI website. Welcome aboard,, Mike!
We were all shocked and saddened with the passing of Sheryl Butler of Washington in November. We were privileged that she considered Cochins one of her great passions, along with her horses and Silkies. Sheryl had just recently earned her CI Master Breeder status in Black Bantams. She was a great friend and mentor to so many.
In November, the Otes Ray, Sr. Legacy Award, for the Best Bantam Black at the Southeast District Meet, was awarded to P&G Silkies/Judy Gantt at the HFA Sweetwater-Low Country Classic.
The Maxie Chastain Legacy Award, for the Best Bantam White at the Southeast District Meet, was awarded to P&G Silkies/Judy Gantt at the HFA Sweetwater-Low Country Classic in November.
The Jimmie Currens Legacy Award, for the Best Bantam White at the North Central District Meet, went to P&G Silkies/Judy Gantt at the Ohio National in November.
We wrapped up the year with the 2017 Western National in Davenport, IA, hosted by the Eastern Iowa Poultry Association. 144 Bantams and 53 Large Fowl were judged by Dwight Madsen. Bantam Best of Breed was a White hen by Robert Hardina. Bantam Reserve of Breed went to the Black cock by Dan Schwandt. Ch. Asiatic, BB, BV was a Black pullet by Rick Klehr. Reserve Ch. Asiatic, RB, BV was the White pullet by Danny & Teresa Banks.
The 2018 Nationals have been placed, so mark your calendars now for the first weekend in December:
The Western National will be December 1 in Ridgefield, WA, hosted by the Pacific Northwest Poultry Association.
The Eastern National will be December 1-2 in Knoxville, TN, hosted by the Tennessee Valley Poultry Club.
The January 1st Newsletter is due out this week, so be sure and watch for more 2018 News, dates to remember, and new program initiatives!
Best of Luck and Continued Success to everyone in 2018!
The photos below are your 2017 Best in Show Grand Champion Cochins!
DECEMBER 14, 2017 - NATIONAL MEETS FOR 2018 ANNOUNCED!
OCTOBER 1, 2017 - COCHINS INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY CALENDAR – OCTOBER
>>We are looking for sponsors to donate cash awards for the upcoming CI WESTERN NATIONAL (Nov 25-26 in Davenport, IA at Eastern Iowa Poultry Assn.). We are also looking for donations of birds, equipment, etc. for the Silent Auction. Please contact Craig Hansen or Gail Carlson.
>>Mark your calendars NOW for our Fall District & National Meets. And don’t forget the ENTRY DEADLINES!!
Oct 1 – Northeast 1 District Meet, hosted by the Central Maine Bird Fanciers in Windsor, ME. Entry Deadline of September 29 has passed.
Oct 14 - 2017 EASTERN NATIONAL, hosted by the Lebanon Valley Poultry Fanciers in Lebanon, PA. Entry Deadline October 3.
Oct 21 – Canada District Meet, hosted by the Ontario Poultry Breeders Show in Grassie, Ontario. Entry Deadline of September 29 has passed.
Oct 28 – Southwest District Meet, hosted by the Missouri State Poultry Association in Sedalia, MO. Entry Deadline October 12.
Oct 28-29 – West Central District Meet, hosted by the Minnesota State Poultry Association in Hutchinson, MN. Entry Deadline October 9.
Nov 4 – Southeast District Meet, hosted by the HFA-Sweetwater Low Country Classic in Blacksville, SC. Entry Deadline October 30.
Nov 11-12 - North Central District Meet, hosted by the Ohio National in Columbus, OH. Entry Deadline October 8.
Nov 18 –Northeast 2 District Meet, hosted by Virginia Poultry Breeders Association in Ruther Glen, VA. Entry Deadline November 11.
Nov 25-26 – 2017 WESTERN NATIONAL, hosted by the Eastern Iowa Poultry Association in Davenport, IA. Entry Deadline November 4.
>>We are looking for sponsors to donate cash awards for the upcoming CI WESTERN NATIONAL (Nov 25-26 in Davenport, IA at Eastern Iowa Poultry Assn.). We are also looking for donations of birds, equipment, etc. for the Silent Auction. Please contact Craig Hansen or Gail Carlson.
>>Mark your calendars NOW for our Fall District & National Meets. And don’t forget the ENTRY DEADLINES!!
Oct 1 – Northeast 1 District Meet, hosted by the Central Maine Bird Fanciers in Windsor, ME. Entry Deadline of September 29 has passed.
Oct 14 - 2017 EASTERN NATIONAL, hosted by the Lebanon Valley Poultry Fanciers in Lebanon, PA. Entry Deadline October 3.
Oct 21 – Canada District Meet, hosted by the Ontario Poultry Breeders Show in Grassie, Ontario. Entry Deadline of September 29 has passed.
Oct 28 – Southwest District Meet, hosted by the Missouri State Poultry Association in Sedalia, MO. Entry Deadline October 12.
Oct 28-29 – West Central District Meet, hosted by the Minnesota State Poultry Association in Hutchinson, MN. Entry Deadline October 9.
Nov 4 – Southeast District Meet, hosted by the HFA-Sweetwater Low Country Classic in Blacksville, SC. Entry Deadline October 30.
Nov 11-12 - North Central District Meet, hosted by the Ohio National in Columbus, OH. Entry Deadline October 8.
Nov 18 –Northeast 2 District Meet, hosted by Virginia Poultry Breeders Association in Ruther Glen, VA. Entry Deadline November 11.
Nov 25-26 – 2017 WESTERN NATIONAL, hosted by the Eastern Iowa Poultry Association in Davenport, IA. Entry Deadline November 4.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2017 - !!! THANK YOU LINDA TOBIA !!!
Linda Tobia has been President of Cochins International since January of 2011. As our Ambassador over the years, she has put on literally thousands upon thousands of miles traveling to shows, promoting this Club in which she so strongly believes, manning the Club table to greet members with her welcoming smile, and always eager to talk about her passion - Cochins!
Linda has been instrumental in laying the solid foundations on which many of our Club programs are built. She has brought in many great volunteers to serve on the Board of Directors, and to serve as Program Chairpersons. Throughout most of her tenure, she has been Editor of the Cochins International Newsletter. She has also provided most all the show photographs for the Newsletters and Website over the past several years.
Over the years, Linda’s passion has been with Black, Blue, Birchen and Brown Red Bantam Cochins, and Black, Blue and Barred Large Fowl Cochins. She has won Variety awards with every Variety she raises! But she has earned so many more awards of excellence during the past few years:
October, 2012: BB/Reserve Champion Asiatic on a Barred Pullet at the Central Indiana Poultry Show in Lebanon, IN.
November, 2012: RB on a LF Barred Pullet at the CI Eastern National/Maryland Sate Poultry Fanciers Association in Frederick, MD.
March, 2013: BB/Champion Asiatic on a Blue Hen, RB/Reserve Champion Asiatic on a Black Pullet, and RB/Reserve Champion Feather Leg on a Blue Hen at the Magnolia Classic in Leesville, Louisiana.
September, 2013: BB/Champion Asiatic on a Barred Pullet, and RB on a LF Black Cock at the Buffalo & Western NY Poultry Show in Bath, NY.
September, 2013: BB/Champion Asiatic on a Barred Pullet, and RB on a LF Black Cockerel at the Twin Tier Poultry Club in Bath, NY.
October, 2013: BB/Reserve Champion Asiatic on a Barred Pullet at the Southern Ohio Poultry Association in Lucasville, OH.
May, 2014: RB on a LF Blue Hen at the Southern Ohio Poultry Association in Lucasville, OH.
August, 2014: RB on a LF Black Cock at the White River Poultry Club in Spencer, IN.
October, 2014: RB on a LF Blue Hen at the Southern Ohio Poultry Association in Lucasville, OH.
April, 2015: RB on a LF Barred Hen at the Southern Indiana Poultry Show in Bloomington, IN.
May, 2016: BB/Reserve Overall Champion Cochin on a LF Barred Hen at the CI Eastern National/Southern Ohio Poultry Association in Lucasville, OH.
Linda was also Cochin International’s 2016 Exhibitor of the Year in Large Fowl Barreds, awarded to the exhibitor earning the most Club Master Breeder points in their respective Variety.
On September 9th, Linda resigned her position as President of Cochins International to focus on her health. Please join us in thanking Linda for her years of dedication, commitment and service to our Club! We wish her only the best of luck in all her future endeavors, and we hope to make her proud as we move forward.
We look forward to seeing Linda in the show aisles for many years to come!
MOVING FORWARD
At a Special Cochins International Board of Directors Meeting held September 17, 2017, elections were held in accordance with the Club Constitution & By-Laws to fill the following vacant positions for the remainder of the terms, which expire December 31, 2018:
President: Gail Carlson
Vice President: Matt Lhamon
Director/North Central District: Dustin Drake
All other Board position remain unchanged.
Please join us in congratulating and supporting the Officers and Director in their new positions!
Linda Tobia has been President of Cochins International since January of 2011. As our Ambassador over the years, she has put on literally thousands upon thousands of miles traveling to shows, promoting this Club in which she so strongly believes, manning the Club table to greet members with her welcoming smile, and always eager to talk about her passion - Cochins!
Linda has been instrumental in laying the solid foundations on which many of our Club programs are built. She has brought in many great volunteers to serve on the Board of Directors, and to serve as Program Chairpersons. Throughout most of her tenure, she has been Editor of the Cochins International Newsletter. She has also provided most all the show photographs for the Newsletters and Website over the past several years.
Over the years, Linda’s passion has been with Black, Blue, Birchen and Brown Red Bantam Cochins, and Black, Blue and Barred Large Fowl Cochins. She has won Variety awards with every Variety she raises! But she has earned so many more awards of excellence during the past few years:
October, 2012: BB/Reserve Champion Asiatic on a Barred Pullet at the Central Indiana Poultry Show in Lebanon, IN.
November, 2012: RB on a LF Barred Pullet at the CI Eastern National/Maryland Sate Poultry Fanciers Association in Frederick, MD.
March, 2013: BB/Champion Asiatic on a Blue Hen, RB/Reserve Champion Asiatic on a Black Pullet, and RB/Reserve Champion Feather Leg on a Blue Hen at the Magnolia Classic in Leesville, Louisiana.
September, 2013: BB/Champion Asiatic on a Barred Pullet, and RB on a LF Black Cock at the Buffalo & Western NY Poultry Show in Bath, NY.
September, 2013: BB/Champion Asiatic on a Barred Pullet, and RB on a LF Black Cockerel at the Twin Tier Poultry Club in Bath, NY.
October, 2013: BB/Reserve Champion Asiatic on a Barred Pullet at the Southern Ohio Poultry Association in Lucasville, OH.
May, 2014: RB on a LF Blue Hen at the Southern Ohio Poultry Association in Lucasville, OH.
August, 2014: RB on a LF Black Cock at the White River Poultry Club in Spencer, IN.
October, 2014: RB on a LF Blue Hen at the Southern Ohio Poultry Association in Lucasville, OH.
April, 2015: RB on a LF Barred Hen at the Southern Indiana Poultry Show in Bloomington, IN.
May, 2016: BB/Reserve Overall Champion Cochin on a LF Barred Hen at the CI Eastern National/Southern Ohio Poultry Association in Lucasville, OH.
Linda was also Cochin International’s 2016 Exhibitor of the Year in Large Fowl Barreds, awarded to the exhibitor earning the most Club Master Breeder points in their respective Variety.
On September 9th, Linda resigned her position as President of Cochins International to focus on her health. Please join us in thanking Linda for her years of dedication, commitment and service to our Club! We wish her only the best of luck in all her future endeavors, and we hope to make her proud as we move forward.
We look forward to seeing Linda in the show aisles for many years to come!
MOVING FORWARD
At a Special Cochins International Board of Directors Meeting held September 17, 2017, elections were held in accordance with the Club Constitution & By-Laws to fill the following vacant positions for the remainder of the terms, which expire December 31, 2018:
President: Gail Carlson
Vice President: Matt Lhamon
Director/North Central District: Dustin Drake
All other Board position remain unchanged.
Please join us in congratulating and supporting the Officers and Director in their new positions!
SEPTEMBER 1, 2017 - COCHINS INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY CALENDAR – SEPTEMBER
ASAP!! – Ivy Young still needs more photos for the 2018 Calendar! All photos of high resolution will be considered, but she is especially looking for show photos, photos of Juniors with their birds, and seasonal/holiday themed photos.
>>Sept. 9th will be celebrated in Europe as International Cochin Day!! It is always the 2nd Saturday in September, and we congratulate our friends abroad for keeping this tradition alive! At the bottom of this post are photos from 2016 International Cochin Day, submitted by Ardjan Warnshuis.
>>Sept. 21st is the entry deadline for our Northeast 1 District Meet. The show is October 1st; hosted by the Central Maine Bird Fanciers in Windsor, Maine. Please contact Linda Blackman or Lisa Podgwaite for more information.
ASAP!! – Ivy Young still needs more photos for the 2018 Calendar! All photos of high resolution will be considered, but she is especially looking for show photos, photos of Juniors with their birds, and seasonal/holiday themed photos.
>>Sept. 9th will be celebrated in Europe as International Cochin Day!! It is always the 2nd Saturday in September, and we congratulate our friends abroad for keeping this tradition alive! At the bottom of this post are photos from 2016 International Cochin Day, submitted by Ardjan Warnshuis.
>>Sept. 21st is the entry deadline for our Northeast 1 District Meet. The show is October 1st; hosted by the Central Maine Bird Fanciers in Windsor, Maine. Please contact Linda Blackman or Lisa Podgwaite for more information.
AUGUST 1, 2017 - COCHINS INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY CALENDAR - AUGUST
>>Ivy Young has started work on the 2018 Cochins International Calendar! Don’t forget to send her your best photos for consideration!
>>Angela Mills is hard at work on the September 1st Cochins International Newsletter. All articles of interest and education are always welcome. Photos, too!
>>Linda Lucas is busy updating the Cochins International Master Breeder points earned at the Spring shows. Feel free to contact her to make sure your show sent in its report. Let’s get in all the Spring reports before the Fall show season gets underway!
>>Yours Truly is wrapping up the Cochins International Breeders Directory. I hope to have it in the mail to members by the end of August.
>>1936 Artwork below by Arthur O. Schilling: “Grand Champion Pen, All Varieties, Great Allentown Fair September 1935. First Prize White Cochin Bantam Pen, Bred and Owned by Philip M. Plant, Oswegatchie Farm, Waterford, Conn.”
>>Ivy Young has started work on the 2018 Cochins International Calendar! Don’t forget to send her your best photos for consideration!
>>Angela Mills is hard at work on the September 1st Cochins International Newsletter. All articles of interest and education are always welcome. Photos, too!
>>Linda Lucas is busy updating the Cochins International Master Breeder points earned at the Spring shows. Feel free to contact her to make sure your show sent in its report. Let’s get in all the Spring reports before the Fall show season gets underway!
>>Yours Truly is wrapping up the Cochins International Breeders Directory. I hope to have it in the mail to members by the end of August.
>>1936 Artwork below by Arthur O. Schilling: “Grand Champion Pen, All Varieties, Great Allentown Fair September 1935. First Prize White Cochin Bantam Pen, Bred and Owned by Philip M. Plant, Oswegatchie Farm, Waterford, Conn.”
JULY 1, 2017 - COCHINS INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY CALENDAR - JULY
>>Please welcome Angela Mills, who is the new Editor of our Cochins International Newsletter! Her inaugural publication will be the September 1st edition. You don’t have to be a Director to contribute to the Newsletter. Articles of interest and education from ALL members are always welcome! **As this is the Club’s 25th Anniversary (1992-2017), we would especially love to receive your articles, photos, and any special recalled anecdotes about our Club’s history.
**In addition, we are also starting a new feature for the Newsletter, “Dear Directors”. Send Angie any questions you may have regarding Cochins, she will forward it on to the Directors, and their responses will be posted in the Newsletter.
**All content for the Newsletter should be sent at least 3 weeks prior to publication. Angie’s email address is [email protected].
>>1917 Artwork below by Arthur O. Schilling: “First Prize Black Cochin Bantam Cockerel, Chicago Coliseum Show 1917, Bred & Owned by W. F. Caskey, Topeka, Kans.”
>>Please welcome Angela Mills, who is the new Editor of our Cochins International Newsletter! Her inaugural publication will be the September 1st edition. You don’t have to be a Director to contribute to the Newsletter. Articles of interest and education from ALL members are always welcome! **As this is the Club’s 25th Anniversary (1992-2017), we would especially love to receive your articles, photos, and any special recalled anecdotes about our Club’s history.
**In addition, we are also starting a new feature for the Newsletter, “Dear Directors”. Send Angie any questions you may have regarding Cochins, she will forward it on to the Directors, and their responses will be posted in the Newsletter.
**All content for the Newsletter should be sent at least 3 weeks prior to publication. Angie’s email address is [email protected].
>>1917 Artwork below by Arthur O. Schilling: “First Prize Black Cochin Bantam Cockerel, Chicago Coliseum Show 1917, Bred & Owned by W. F. Caskey, Topeka, Kans.”
JUNE 1, 2017 - COCHINS INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY CALENDAR – JUNE
>>Don’t forget to return your Breeder Directory forms!! The deadline is June 30th for listings and ads.
>>The sweltering heat of Summer is here! Summer heat is far worse on heavily feathered Cochins than frigid winters. Please don't be caught off guard! Bantams can suffer, but losses with Large Fowl can be staggering. We have some excellent articles on Summer Prep to help keep your birds cool in the Housing Section of the Education Page on the Club website.
>>Congratulations to all the Cochins that made their way to Champions Row across the country in May – far too numerous to re-post all the results and photos. Here is just a sample of May’s Excellence in Cochin Exhibition:
>>Don’t forget to return your Breeder Directory forms!! The deadline is June 30th for listings and ads.
>>The sweltering heat of Summer is here! Summer heat is far worse on heavily feathered Cochins than frigid winters. Please don't be caught off guard! Bantams can suffer, but losses with Large Fowl can be staggering. We have some excellent articles on Summer Prep to help keep your birds cool in the Housing Section of the Education Page on the Club website.
>>Congratulations to all the Cochins that made their way to Champions Row across the country in May – far too numerous to re-post all the results and photos. Here is just a sample of May’s Excellence in Cochin Exhibition:
- Show Champion at the Alabama Bantam Club May 20th – Black Cock by Rhonda Smith
- Reserve Show Champion at the Little Rhody Poultry Fanciers Show May 21st – Black Hen by Linda Blackman
- Champion Featherleg at the Oregon Spring Invitational May 5-7 – Mottled Hen by Joe Mazur
- Reserve Champion Featherleg at the Green Mountain Poultry Show May 13th – Buff Cockerel by Donna Lamb
- Reserve Show Champion/Champion Bantam at the United Poultry Fanciers May 13-14 – Black Hen by Trevor Simmons
MAY 1, 2017 - COCHINS INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY CALENDAR – MAY
>>May 5-7 is the Pacific District Meet in Corvallis, Oregon. It is hosted by the Oregon Spring Invitational (formerly the Washington Poultry Exhibitors). This is also the APA Semi-Annual Meet.
>>Breeder Directory Forms have been mailed!! We hope everyone will participate, and return your forms as soon as possible. If you would like to place an ad in the Directory, that information is also included.
>>If you would like to place an ad on the Cochins International page in the 2017 ABA Yearbook, please contact Jamie Matts as soon as possible. Ads on the Club page are at a discounted rate: $20 for an 1/8 page B/W ad. The ad deadline is June 1st.
>>Congratulations to April winners Danny & Teresa Banks, Angie Pasciolla and Tom Roebuck.
The 1st photo is Danny & Teresa’s Large Black that took Champion Asiatic (in both shows!) at the Missouri State Poultry Assn. Meet April 15th.
The 2nd photo is Angie’s Bantam Black Cockerel that took Champion Featherleg at the Dayton Fancy Feather Club Meet April 29th.
The 3rd photo is Tom’s Bantam Black Cockerel that was Show Champion at the Delmarva Poultry Fanciers Meet April 1st.
>>May 5-7 is the Pacific District Meet in Corvallis, Oregon. It is hosted by the Oregon Spring Invitational (formerly the Washington Poultry Exhibitors). This is also the APA Semi-Annual Meet.
>>Breeder Directory Forms have been mailed!! We hope everyone will participate, and return your forms as soon as possible. If you would like to place an ad in the Directory, that information is also included.
>>If you would like to place an ad on the Cochins International page in the 2017 ABA Yearbook, please contact Jamie Matts as soon as possible. Ads on the Club page are at a discounted rate: $20 for an 1/8 page B/W ad. The ad deadline is June 1st.
>>Congratulations to April winners Danny & Teresa Banks, Angie Pasciolla and Tom Roebuck.
The 1st photo is Danny & Teresa’s Large Black that took Champion Asiatic (in both shows!) at the Missouri State Poultry Assn. Meet April 15th.
The 2nd photo is Angie’s Bantam Black Cockerel that took Champion Featherleg at the Dayton Fancy Feather Club Meet April 29th.
The 3rd photo is Tom’s Bantam Black Cockerel that was Show Champion at the Delmarva Poultry Fanciers Meet April 1st.
APRIL 22, 2017 - 2017 NATIONAL MEETS ARE SET!!
!!! GRAB A PEN!! MARK YOUR CALENDAR !!!
COCHINS INTERNATIONAL NATIONAL MEETS ARE SET
2017 EASTERN NATIONAL:
October 14
Lebanon, Pennsylvania
Hosted by: Lebanon Valley Poultry Fanciers
Rich Barczewski, Director, Northeast 2 District, for more info or to donate
2017 WESTERN NATIONAL:
November 25-26
Davenport, Iowa
Hosted by: Eastern Iowa Poultry Association
Craig Hansen, Director, West Central District, for more info or to donate
!!! GRAB A PEN!! MARK YOUR CALENDAR !!!
COCHINS INTERNATIONAL NATIONAL MEETS ARE SET
2017 EASTERN NATIONAL:
October 14
Lebanon, Pennsylvania
Hosted by: Lebanon Valley Poultry Fanciers
Rich Barczewski, Director, Northeast 2 District, for more info or to donate
2017 WESTERN NATIONAL:
November 25-26
Davenport, Iowa
Hosted by: Eastern Iowa Poultry Association
Craig Hansen, Director, West Central District, for more info or to donate
APRIL 6, 2017 - 2016 ANNUAL EXHIBITOR AWARDS ANNOUNCED!!
!!! SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT !!!
The Officers & Directors of Cochins International are proud to announce the recipients of the 2016 Annual Exhibitor Awards. These exhibitors earned the most CI Master Breeder points in their respective Varieties in shows reporting for 2016. We celebrate their hard work, dedication, and continued contributions to our Breed!
BANTAM COCHINS:
BARRED: (3-way tie) Kyle Godwin, Edison Cigany/EAC Exhibition Poultry, and Lacy Conlan
BIRCHEN: Between the Rivers Poultry/Tom Dwyer
BLACK: Kasey & Wade Collins
BLACK FRIZZLE: Sheryl Butler
BLUE: Pilot Mountain Poultry/Jason & Ivy Young
BROWN RED: Christie Ross
BUFF: Donna Fall Lamb
BUFF COLUMBIAN: Angela & Tony Mills
COLUMBIAN: Craig Hansen
GOLDEN LACED: Craig Hansen
LEMON BLUE: Christie Ross
MOTTLED: Matt McCammon
MOTTLED FRIZZLE: Kim Breakfield
PARTRIDGE: Craig Hansen
SILVER LACED: Craig Hansen
SILVER PENCILED: Bryant Helvey
SPLASH: Judy Gantt
WHITE: Judy Gantt
WHITE FRIZZLE: Craig Hansen
OVERALL BANTAM EXHIBITOR: Kasey & Wade Collins
LARGE FOWL COCHINS:
BARRED: Linda Tobia
BLACK: Rick Klehr
BLACK FRIZZLE: Ciera Walters
BLUE: Jodi Frye
BUFF: William West
PARTRIDGE: Richard Barczewski
WHITE: Danny & Teresa Banks
OVERALL LARGE FOWL EXHIBITOR: Rick Klehr
Please join us in congratulating all our winners for a job well done! Exhibitors, please watch your mail for your certificates!
!!! SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT !!!
The Officers & Directors of Cochins International are proud to announce the recipients of the 2016 Annual Exhibitor Awards. These exhibitors earned the most CI Master Breeder points in their respective Varieties in shows reporting for 2016. We celebrate their hard work, dedication, and continued contributions to our Breed!
BANTAM COCHINS:
BARRED: (3-way tie) Kyle Godwin, Edison Cigany/EAC Exhibition Poultry, and Lacy Conlan
BIRCHEN: Between the Rivers Poultry/Tom Dwyer
BLACK: Kasey & Wade Collins
BLACK FRIZZLE: Sheryl Butler
BLUE: Pilot Mountain Poultry/Jason & Ivy Young
BROWN RED: Christie Ross
BUFF: Donna Fall Lamb
BUFF COLUMBIAN: Angela & Tony Mills
COLUMBIAN: Craig Hansen
GOLDEN LACED: Craig Hansen
LEMON BLUE: Christie Ross
MOTTLED: Matt McCammon
MOTTLED FRIZZLE: Kim Breakfield
PARTRIDGE: Craig Hansen
SILVER LACED: Craig Hansen
SILVER PENCILED: Bryant Helvey
SPLASH: Judy Gantt
WHITE: Judy Gantt
WHITE FRIZZLE: Craig Hansen
OVERALL BANTAM EXHIBITOR: Kasey & Wade Collins
LARGE FOWL COCHINS:
BARRED: Linda Tobia
BLACK: Rick Klehr
BLACK FRIZZLE: Ciera Walters
BLUE: Jodi Frye
BUFF: William West
PARTRIDGE: Richard Barczewski
WHITE: Danny & Teresa Banks
OVERALL LARGE FOWL EXHIBITOR: Rick Klehr
Please join us in congratulating all our winners for a job well done! Exhibitors, please watch your mail for your certificates!
APRIL 1, 2017 - COCHINS INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY CALENDAR – APRIL
>>April 15 is the Southwest District Meet in Sedalia, Missouri, hosted by the Missouri State Poultry Association. It is a double show. Entry deadline has been extended to April 4th.
>>Watch for the entry deadline toward the end of April for the Pacific District Meet, to be held May 5-7 in Corvallis, Oregon, hosted by the Oregon Spring Invitational. This is also the APA Semi-Annual Meet.
>> Breeder Directory Questionnaires will be in the mail to all current CI members by the end of April. Please complete and return your questionnaires as soon as possible. If you would like to purchase ad space, that information will also be in the packet.
>>Due to the Avian Influenza outbreak, restrictions and cancellations are being implemented by some states and shows. Be sure to check with your respective shows for current regulations.
>>Congratulations to Sheryl Butler and Tom Roebuck – both had Show Grand Champions in March! From coast to coast – Cochins Continue to Rule!! The 1st photo is Sheryl’s Bantam Black Pullet, who won on March 18th at the Washington Feather Fanciers Show in Monroe, WA. The 2nd photo is Tom’s Bantam Black Cockerel, who won on March 25th at the Forsyth Fowl Fanciers Show in Winston-Salem, N
>>April 15 is the Southwest District Meet in Sedalia, Missouri, hosted by the Missouri State Poultry Association. It is a double show. Entry deadline has been extended to April 4th.
>>Watch for the entry deadline toward the end of April for the Pacific District Meet, to be held May 5-7 in Corvallis, Oregon, hosted by the Oregon Spring Invitational. This is also the APA Semi-Annual Meet.
>> Breeder Directory Questionnaires will be in the mail to all current CI members by the end of April. Please complete and return your questionnaires as soon as possible. If you would like to purchase ad space, that information will also be in the packet.
>>Due to the Avian Influenza outbreak, restrictions and cancellations are being implemented by some states and shows. Be sure to check with your respective shows for current regulations.
>>Congratulations to Sheryl Butler and Tom Roebuck – both had Show Grand Champions in March! From coast to coast – Cochins Continue to Rule!! The 1st photo is Sheryl’s Bantam Black Pullet, who won on March 18th at the Washington Feather Fanciers Show in Monroe, WA. The 2nd photo is Tom’s Bantam Black Cockerel, who won on March 25th at the Forsyth Fowl Fanciers Show in Winston-Salem, N
March 1, 2017 - COCHINS INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY CALENDAR / MARCH
>>ATTENTION JUNIORS!! The Junior Master Breeder Program requirement has been revised from 5000 down to 3500 points needed for completion. Completion of a Breeding & Hatching Form is also now required. Please go to the Junior Page on the CI website for complete details, or contact Teri Frye.
>>March 27 is the entry deadline for our first District Meet of the season – the Southwest District Meet will be hosted by the Missouri State Poultry Association in Sedalia, MO on April 15th. It is a Double Show.
>> If you exhibited and earned points at a show in 2016, and it is NOT on the list below, please contact your District Director or the Show Secretary IMMEDIATELY and let them know the show did not report. Reports not received by March 31st will be recorded with 2017 points.
2016 Reports Processed for Cochins International Master Breeder Points:
Blue Bonnet Classic Show, College Station, TX, Jan. 2
Florida Sunshine Classic, Lake City, FL, Jan. 9-10
Northeastern Poultry Congress, Springfield, MA, Jan. 16-17
Pearl River Classic – Double Show, Columbia, MS, Jan. 23
Pacific Poultry Breeders Association, Modesto, CA, Jan. 30-31
Canadian Valley Poultry Club Show, Norman, OK, Feb. 6
Heart of Dixie Poultry Club Spring Show-Double Show, Anniston, AL, Feb. 6
Sandlappers Low Country Classic – Double Show, Barnwell, SC, Feb. 6
Greater California Society Poultry Fanciers Show, Fresno, CA, Feb. 27
Orange Blossom Special - Double Show, Inverness, FL, Mar. 5
Northeast Oklahoma Poultry Show – Double Show, Pryor, OK, Mar. 7
Heartland Classic Poultry Association – Double Show, Anna, IL, Mar. 12
Washington Feather Fanciers Poultry Show, Monroe, WA, Mar. 19
West Central Ohio Poultry Club – Double Show, Lima, OH, Mar. 20-21
Forsyth Fowl Fanciers Spring Show, Winston – Salem, NC, Mar. 26
Southeast Ohio Poultry Breeders Poultry Show, Marietta, OH, Mar. 26
Delmarva Poultry Fanciers Show, Harrington, DE, Apr. 2-3
Nor Cal Poultry Assn., Red Bluff, CA, Apr. 2-3
Heart of American Bantam Club – Double Show, Hutchinson, KS, Apr. 9
Southern Indiana Poultry Show, Bloomington, IN, Apr. 9
Alabama Bantam Club – Double Show, Clanton, AL, Apr. 16
Green River Poultry Club Spring Show, Brownsville, KY, Apr. 16
Missouri State Poultry Association – Double Show, Sedalia, MO, Apr. 16
Uniontown Poultry Association Spring Show, Dunbar, PA, Apr. 17
Dayton Fancy Feather Poultry Show, Greenville, OH, Apr. 23-24
Colorado Poultry Association Show, Pueblo, CO, Apr. 30
Red Hill Bantam Club Poultry Show, Mt. Carmel, IL, May 7
Something to Crow About Spring Show, Newport, TN, May 7
United Poultry Fancier Poultry Club – Double Show, Avoca, IA, May 7-8
P. E. I. Spring Show, Prince Edwards Island, Canada, May 21
Green Mountain Poultry Show, Tunbridge, VT, May 22
Southern Ohio Poultry Association, Lucasville, OH, May 28-29
Central Maine Bird Fanciers Poultry Show, Windsor, ME, May 29
Coulee Region Poultry Show, Galesville, WI, June 4
Washington Feather Fanciers June Bug Jubilee, Chehalis, WA, June 4
Finger Lakes Feather Club Poultry Show, Syracuse, NY, June 5
Buckeye Fancy Feathers Club Poultry Show, Canfield, OH, June 11
Connecticut Poultry Breeders Summer Show, Durham, CT, June 19
Missouri State Fair, Sedalia, MO, Aug. 11-15
Oregon State Fair, Salem, OR, Aug. 25-Sept. 05
White River Poultry Club Show, Spencer, IN, Sept. 2
Washington State Fair, Puyallup, WA, Sept 7-10
Buffalo & Western New York Poultry Show, Bath, NY, Sept. 10
Twin Tier Poultry Club Show, Bath, NY, Sept. 11
North Iowa Poultry Expo – Double Show, Northwood, IA, Sept. 17
Northwest Georgia Bantam Club Poultry Show, Calhoun, GA, Sept. 24
Wisconsin International Poultry Club, Portage, WI, Sept. 24-25
Eastern New York State Poultry Assn., Cobleskill, NY, Sept. 25
Central Illinois Poultry Club, Bloomington, IL, Oct. 1
Red River Bantam Club, Gainesville, TX, Oct. 1
South Mississippi Poultry Show – Double Show, Columbia, MS, Oct. 1
Southern Ohio Poultry Association Show, Lucasville, OH, Oct. 1-2
Central Maine Bird Fanciers Club Show, Windsor, ME, Oct. 2
Green River Poultry Club Show, Brownsville, KY, Oct. 8
Heart of Dixie Poultry Show – Double Show, Anniston, AL, Oct. 8
New Hampshire Poultry Fanciers Assn., Deerfield, NH, Oct. 8
Tulsa State Fair, Tulsa, OK, Oct. 8
Michigan Poultry Fanciers Fall Fowl Fest, Birch Run, MI, Oct. 8-9
Alabama Bantam Club – Double Show, Clanton, AL, Oct. 15
Beaver Pigeon & Bantam Club Poultry Show, Beaver Dam, WI, Oct. 15
Central Coast Feather Fanciers - Double Show, Paso Robles, CA, Oct. 15
Central Indiana Poultry Show, Lebanon, IN, Oct. 15
Pacific Northwest Winter Classic – Double Show, Ridgefield, WA, Oct. 15-16
Little Rhody Poultry Fall Show, Richmond, RI, Oct. 16
Missouri State Poultry Assn. Show – Double Show, Sedalia, MO, Oct. 22
Rocky Mountain Feather Fanciers – Double Show, Brighton, CO, Oct. 22
Minnesota State Poultry Assn. – Double Show, Hutchinson, MN, Oct. 22-23
Abilene Poultry Association Show, Abilene, TX, Oct. 29
Friendship Poultry Club, Morganton, NC, Oct. 29
Stevenson Poultry Classic, Stevenson, WA, Oct. 28-29
Sandlapper Low Country Classic – Double Show, Barnwell, SC, Nov. 5
Boston Poultry Expo Show, Oxford, MA, Nov. 5-6
Canadian Heritage Breeds Show, Lacombe, Alberta, Canada, Nov. 11-13
Gold Rush Fowl Association, Sonora, CA, Nov. 12
Gulf South Fall Classic – Double Show, Baton Rouge, LA, Nov. 12
Ohio National, Columbus, OH, Nov. 12-13
Anderson SC All Breed Bantam Club Fall Show, Clemson, SC, Nov. 19
Pelican State Classic – Double Show, Haynesville, LA, Nov. 19
Virginia Poultry Breeders Assn. Fall Show, Ruther Glen, VA, Nov. 19
New England Bantam Poultry Show, Whitman, MA, Nov. 20
Carpet City Bantam Club, Dalton, GA, Nov. 26
Forsyth Fowl Fanciers Fall Poultry Show, Winston-Salem, NC, Nov. 26
Red Hill Bantam Club, Mt Carmel, IL, Nov. 26
Klein Poultry & Pigeon Extravaganza, Klein, TX, Dec. 3
Dixie Classic-Tennessee Valley Poultry Club, Knoxville, TN, Dec. 3-4
Oklahoma State Poultry Federation Show, Shawnee, OK, Dec. 10-11
Carolina Feather Fanciers Southern Hospitality, Greensboro, NC, Dec. 17
February 1, 2017 - COCHINS INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY CALENDAR / FEBRUARY
>>This may be a short month, but it is packed with shows from Coast to Coast! Best of luck to all the exhibitors! If you are not exhibiting, or have never been to a show, this is a great time to attend a show, meet the breeders, have fun and make some new friends!
>>All Club memberships run from January 1st to December 31st of every year. If you an unsure if you are paid up for 2017, please contact our Membership Chair Linda Lucas. As the new show season is underway, we want to make sure you are eligible to receive all Club benefits and awards.
And Yes! – We accept PayPal. Please join or renew today!
>> Please visit www.CochinsInt.com for Membership Info, Education, News, Open & Junior Award Programs, and Club Merchandise.
January 1, 2017 - Happy New Year!
COCHINS INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY CALENDAR - JANUARY
>>As we begin the New Year, we first want to extend our gratitude and thanks to those who volunteered their time and energies to serving on the Board of Directors during the past term: Becky Salinger Dvm, Greg Michael, Jerry Church, Marty McGuire and Tim Johnson. Thank You for your service!!
>>Please welcome our newest Directors, who will be serving for the 2017-18 term: Christopher Rob, Matt Lhamon, Craig Hansen ,Ivy Young and Bryant Helvey. Welcome to the team!!
>>All Club memberships run from January 1st to December 31st of every year. If you an unsure if you are paid up for 2017, please contact our Membership Chair Linda S Lucas. As we begin the new show season, we want to make sure you are eligible to receive all Club benefits and awards.
And Yes! – We accept PayPal. Please join or renew today!
>>What flock improvements have you resolved to make in 2017?
October 25, 2016 - Cochins International Election Results!
OFFICERS:
President: Linda Tobia
Vice-President: Gail Carlson
Secretary: Christopher Rob
Treasurer: Jamie Matts
President Emeritus: Tom Roebuck
DISTRICT DIRECTORS:
Lisa Podgwaite, Northeast 1 / CT, ME, MA, NH, NY, RI, VT
Rich Barczewski, Northeast 2 / DE, MD, NJ, PA, VA, WV
Matt Lhamon, North Central / IL, IN, KY, MI, OH, WI
Bernita Miller, Southwest / AR, CO, KS, LA, MO, NM, OK, TX
Craig Hansen, West Central / IA, MN, MT, NE, ND, SD, WY
Ivy Young, Southeast / AL, GA, FL, MS, NC, SC, TN
Bryant Helvey, Pacific / AK, AZ, CA, HI, ID, NV, OR, UT, WA
Kathy Stevenson, Canada
John Burgess, International
PLEASE NOTE: Terms for all positions are for two years - January 1, 2017 thru December 31, 2018
The Membership also voted to adopt the following definition for the purpose of AOV Awards:
"AOV awards should not include birds from the following varieties: Black, White, or the Varieties from which the Best of Breed or the Reserve of Breed have been determined.”
September 19, 2016 - September Newsletter and Fall Election Ballots
Linda Tobia has asked me to inform everyone that the Cochins International September Newsletter is now in the mail to all current members, and the ballots for the fall election are in the newsletter.
June 27, 2016 - Cochins International June Newsletter
The June Cochins International Newsletter was emailed/mailed to all current members today. If you receive yours via U.S.P.S., please give it a few days to arrive. If you receive yours via email and did not receive it today, please contact Linda Tobia or Linda Lucas and confirm that your membership status is current.
The following is Marty McGuire's District Director report for the Southeast District, which was omitted in error from the Newsletter:
"Hello from Southeast,
Hope all is well with everyone and that you have lots of little cochins to get get ready for the fall shows. We are still having a mix of cool weather and lots of rain but I know summer is around the corner. With this in mind please be mindful of the heat and protect those cochins.
Fall Show season will be here before you know it, I would like to announce that the Southeast District meet will be in Clanton, Alabama, hosted by the Alabama Bantam Club. This is a Double Show and will be celebrating their 50th Anniversary. Special awards will be given for this meet, also we will allow Large Fowl Cochins only for the show. So please mark it on your calendar, show date is Oct. 15, 2016.
As this is election year I will not be running for reelection, I have enjoyed serving as your Southeastern Director but time has come for me to cut back and step down for someone who has the time. I am happy to say the Ivy Young has stepped up to the task, her love for the cochins, the club and showing will make her a great director. Ivy goes to many show here in our district and knows most everyone. She will get meets out there and support them by being at the shows. Please support her in here bid for this Directorship.
All for now, best wishes to all.
~Marty McGuire"
June 1, 2016 - Cochins International Community Calendar - June, 2016
June 1 – Entry Deadline for the CI 2016 Northeast 1 District Meet June 19th in Durham, CT.
June 19 – Cochins International 2016 Northeast 1 District Meet, hosted by the Connecticut Poultry Breeders Society in Durham, CT. The 1st Annual Bill Ziehm Legacy Award will be presented to the CI member with the Best Bantam Black. This is the Society's 100th Show - it looks like a great time!
Mid-June – Watch for your June Newsletter from Cochins International.
May 1, 2016 - Cochins International Community Calendar / May, 2016
May 17 - Postmark Deadline for entries for the CI 2016 Eastern National Meet May 28-29 in Lucasville, Ohio. (See May 28-29 below for show details.)
May 21 – Deadline for all Candidate Letters for those running for CI Club Officer or Director positions. The elections are this fall for the 2017-2018 terms. ALL Officer & Director positions are up for election.
Email Letters of Candidacy to Linda Tobia at [email protected].
May 28-29 – Cochins International 2016 Eastern National Meet, hosted by The Southern Ohio Poultry Association at the Scioto County Fairgrounds in Lucasville, Ohio. Matt Lhamon will be judging the Cochins. Over $250 in cash premiums and awards! Must be a member in good standing to compete for Club awards and earn Club points. Please visit us at the Club table for merchandise and 50/50 raffle!
April 30, 2016 - Update on 2016 Western National Meet
Since the passing of Steve Jones, the Board of Directors revoted on another judge for the 2016 Western National at Missouri State Poultry Association show in Sedalia, Missouri, October 22, 2016, this is a double show, Jamie Matts was voted as judge.
~Linda Tobia
February 24, 2016 - Updates on 2016 National Meets
The 2016 Eastern National will be at the SOUTHERN OHIO POULTRY ASSOCIATION in LUCASVILLE, OHIO, May 27-28, 2016. The Board of Directors has voted for the Judge, Matt Lhamon.
The 2016 Western National will be at the MISSOURI STATE POULTRY ASSOCIATION in SEDAILA, MISSOURI, October 22, 2016, this is a double show. The Board of Directors has voted for the Judge, Steve Jones.
There is more information on these two shows in the newsletter.
~ Linda Tobia
January 7, 2016 - 2016 Calendars!!
The 2016 Cochins International Calendars are here!!! As these are dated material, SUPPLIES ARE VERY LIMITED, so order yours today!! Linda S Lucas has done another fantastic job on these - every month is sure to bring a smile! Below is the link to the Club Merchandise page, which will give you all the ordering information. And Yes! - You can pay by PayPal.
Cochins International Club Merchandise
December 27, 2015 - Cochins International 2015 Western National
The 2015 Cochins International Western National Meet is January 30-31, 2016, hosted by the Pacific Poultry Breeders Association in Modesto, California. Entries must by postmarked by January 9, 2016. The meet is also hosting the APA National. Cochins International is sponsoring Cash Awards for our winning members - so be sure and check out the show catalog (link attached below) and make sure your CI Memberships are current for 2016. We can't think of a better way to start the 2016 show season!!
www.pacificpoultrybreedersassn.com
November 15, 2015 - Minutes of Board of Directors Meeting
Cochins International
Minutes of Board of Directors Meeting
November 15, 2015
Directors in Attendance: Linda Tobia, Gail Carlson, Jamie Matts, Tom Roebuck, Lisa Podgwaite, Rich Barczewski, Marty McGuire, Kathy Stevenson, John Burgess. Also present: Linda Lucas
Directors Absent: Greg Michael, Bernita Miller, Jerry Church, Tim Johnson. Also absent: Teri Frye
With a quorum present, the meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. (MST) by Linda Tobia.
Old/Continuing Business:
1) The 2015 Western National is being hosted by the Pacific Poultry Breeders Association in Modesto, CA, January 30-31, 2016. Tom Roebuck is the Cochin Judge. Jamie is sending the ribbons out to Tim Johnson; Jim Sallee has said that there will be a table set aside for Cochins International. Ciera Walters has told Linda that she will take photographs; Tom will also take photos. Lisa plans to make the trip to California from Vermont, and will help Tim at the table as her time allows.
2) Linda Lucas is working on re-instating to the Master Breeder list members who achieved 100 points or more, and are no longer members.
3) Gail is still aiming to get the Breeders Directory in the mail by December 1st. Membership Renewal forms will be included.
4) With the inclusion of the tie-breaker clause, the Annual Exhibitor Awards have been approved, starting with the 2016 calendar year. (see end of minutes for text of award)
New Business:
1) Linda will make the announcement in the January Newsletter that Becky Salinger has resigned, and that Greg Michael is resigning as of April 1st. The Board will not fill the Secretary position until the fall election; however, we will seek volunteers to complete the term of the North Central District Director’s position until the fall election. Linda will remind members in the Newsletter that ALL positions will be up for election in the fall. It was also agreed to go ahead and remove Becky as Secretary from the Website, and also from the Breeder Directory.
2) We are still looking for host clubs for both the 2016 Eastern (North Central District) and Western Nationals (West Central District).
3) A $50 donation was made to the Youth Exhibition Poultry Association in the name of Otes Ray. Linda has already received a thank you note from Otes’ wife Sandra. The Club also sent flowers and cards to Mrs. Ray.
4) M/S/P Burgess/Carlson: “Legacy Awards”, to honor our Master Breeders who, for health or other reasons, have been forced to retire. Awards will be made annually in the honorees home District for the Variety in which they earned MB status. Honorees are subject to nomination and Board approval on an individual case by case basis. Should a duplicate award situation arise, it will be addressed by the BOD at that time. The following were unanimously approved as the first honorees, beginning with their respective District shows in 2016:
a) Jimmie Currens Legacy Award / Annually at the North Central District Meet for Best Bantam White
b) Otes Ray, Sr. Legacy Award / Annually at the Southeast District Meet for Best Bantam Black
c) Bill Ziehm Legacy Award / Annually at the Northeast 1 District Meet for Best Bantam Black
The actual award (certificate/plaque) will be determined later, but Jamie said he will check out getting Castlebury plaques.
5) Linda requested that the January Newsletter be postponed until February, so that she can publish the results of the Western National. This was agreed upon. She will let us know when she needs our reports for the Newsletter – probably sometime around mid-January.
6) There will be a Membership Renewal form included with the January(now February) Newsletter.
7) The 2016 Cochin Calendar is still in the works; more photos are needed. Gail said she would post on the Facebook group that we still need more photos.
Officers/Directors Reports:
1) Marty is working on placing the 2016 Southeast District Meet with the Alabama Bantam Club. The show is held in Clanton, AL the 3rd weekend in October. It is a Double Show. As this is a Bantam show, he will see if he can get approval for us to have Large Fowl at the show.
2) Lisa is working on placing the 2016 Northeast 1 District Meet with the Connecticut Poultry Breeders. The show is held the 2nd week in June.
With no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m. MST.
Respectfully submitted,
Gail Carlson
Cochins International Annual Exhibitor Awards
Cochins International recognizes those Exhibitors that have demonstrated outstanding achievement by earning the most Master Breeder Points(1) on an annual basis (January 1 thru December 31) of every year. Certificates for “Exhibitor of the Year” will be awarded in the following categories(3):
*Exhibitors earning the most MB points in every Standardized(2) Bantam Variety
Example: Exhibitor of the Year – Black Bantam Cochins
Example: Exhibitor of the Year – Silver Laced Bantam Cochins
Example: Exhibitor of the Year – Mottled Bantam Cochins
*Exhibitors earning the most MB points in every Standardized(2) Large Fowl Variety
Example: Exhibitor of the Year – White Large Fowl Cochins
Example: Exhibitor of the Year – Partridge Large Fowl Cochins
Example: Exhibitor of the Year – Barred Large Fowl Cochins
*Exhibitor earning the most combined MB points in all Standardized(2) Bantam Varieties combined
Example: Exhibitor of the Year – Bantam Cochins
*Exhibitor earning the most combined MB points in all Standardized(2) Large Fowl Varieties combined
Example: Exhibitor of the Year – Large Fowl Cochins
(1) Master Breeder Points earned based on existing Cochins International Master Breeder Point Program.
(2) Non-Standard Varieties, and any MB points earned in Non-Standard Varieties, are not eligible toward Annual Exhibitor Awards.
(3) In the event of a tie in MB points earned, dual awards will be given.
October 26, 2015 - 2015 Cochins International Western National
2015 WESTERN NATIONAL will be held at Modesto, CA. on January 30-31, 2016 at the Pacific Poultry Breeders Association Show. This show will be in conjunction with the 2015 APA National show. This should be a very large show for the West Coast and have the best Cochin Numbers. It is always a great show. Hope to see you there. Tim Johnson
October 19, 2015 - Otes Ray, Sr.
Sadly, today we are mourning the passing of Otes Ray, Sr., of Blacksburg, South Carolina. Otes was not only a CI Master Breeder of Black Bantam Cochins, but he was also an ABA Master Breeder and Exhibitor. Our deepest sympathies go to his wife Sandra, his family and friends.
Please feel free to share your memories of Otes with us on the CI Group on Facebook.
August 8, 2015 - Update for Health Regulations for CI Eastern National
Cochins International, Eastern National, Cobleskill, NY (27 Sept, 2015)
For planning purposes here are the current health regulations for importing birds for the purpose of exhibition.
Poultry, including chickens, turkeys, waterfowl, guinea fowl and game birds, imported into New York State for exhibition or any other purpose require a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) or a USDA VS Form 9-3 and must meet the following requirements:
Pullorum-typhoid
- All poultry must be from an NPIP U.S. Pullorum-Typhoid Clean flock or be tested for pullorum-typhoid within 90 days of entry into the State.
Avian Influenza
- All poultry must be from an NPIP U.S. H5/H7 Avian Influenza Clean flock or from a source flock in which 30 birds were tested negative for avian influenza within ten (10) days prior to entry into the State.
There are no State requirements for in-state poultry going to private shows in New York. Please let me know if you have any other questions. Thank you.
Joy Bennett, DVM, MPH, DACVPM
NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets
10B Airline Drive
Albany, NY 12235
For additional Show information visit their website at: www.enyspassc.com
August 2, 2015 - Eastern National T-Shirt Contest to Support Junior Scholarship Program!
The Eastern National is right around the corner and we would like to
commemorate the occasion with a t-shirt designed by one of our junior members. All proceeds raised
by the shirt sales will go towards the Junior Scholarship Fund.
Rules:
1. The design must be an original design by a current Cochins Interna-
tional Junior member in good standing.
2. The shirt must contain the following information:
• Cochins International 2015 Eastern National
• Eastern New York State Poultry Association
• 52nd Annual Fall Show
• September 27th, 2015
• Cobleskill, New York
3. The design must be black and white ( remember you can use the front
and back, like a concert t-shirt)
4. The design must be received by August 28th.
5. The winning design will be chosen by the board of directors.
6. The winning designer will receive a free t-shirt.
Please email designs to
[email protected] Or you can mail them to:
Becky Salinger
1568 ST Rt 45
Austinburg, Ohio 44010
July 16, 2015 - Update for the Cochins International 2015 Western National
I would like to announce that Tom Roebuck has been selected by the Board of Directors to be the 2015 Western National judge for the Large Fowl and Bantam Cochins at Modesto, CA. January 30 & 31, 2016.
~Linda Tobia
June 22, 2015 - Northeast District 1 News!
I would like to announce that Lisa Podgwaite is the new District Director for the Northeast 1 District. Lisa’s email is [email protected] if anyone needs to contact Lisa. Congratulations Lisa with your new roll.
~Linda Tobia
June 6, 2015 - Update for the Cochins International 2015 Eastern National
I would like to announce that Tom Roebuck has been selected by the Board of Directors to be the 2015 Eastern National Judge at Cobleskill, NY September 27, 2015.
~Linda Tobia
April 29, 2015 - Update from Linda Tobia / Dayton Fancy Feather Club Show
The Dayton Fancy Feather Club has moved into a new building that was huge. The lighting was great and the aisles were wide and you can drive into the building and unload, in my book that is a plus! It took most of the day for the showmanship classes. The showmanship was being done across from the Cochin table and every time I looked up there were lines of kid waiting. I was told that there were around 400 birds just from the juniors alone, that is awesome!
The Cochin table did very well; I signed up about five new members and sold several of our new sweatshirts. I had the coffee going and several people stopped by for coffee. It was great to see so many friends and Jamie Matts surprised me he stopped by as well.
The Dayton show was awesome as always.
If any member wants to purchase a sweatshirt they are $25.00 and the hooded sweatshirts are $35.00. I will be at the Lucasville show May 23 and 24. I will also be at the Central Illinois Poultry show in Bloomington, IL. June 13, 2015.
Linda Tobia
April 16, 2015 - News Updates from Linda Tobia
I would like to congratulate the following club members for reaching their mile stone of 100 points: Wade and Kasey Collins with black bantams, Craig Hansen with black bantams, Robert Hardina with white bantams and Ken and Bernita Miller with barred bantams. Congrats again!!
I made it to the Monroe County Poultry show Saturday, April 10th in Bloomington, IN fairgrounds. It was a beautiful day, I think everyone enjoy the sunny day. It was a great show of a little less than 900 birds. This is the club first year for a spring show; they are hoping next year the show will be a little bigger. The aisles were nice and wide and the lighting was great and the barn was nice and big, this exhibitor will be back there again, there hospitality was awesome. They helped unload and showed you where your cages were at.
It was good to see a few of the club members Matt McCammon, Shari and Mason McCollough, and what a surprise to see Craig Hansen from Iowa.
I signed up a new member and I would like to welcome Brady Johnson. He raises black, partridge, mottled and golden lace bantams and in the large fowl partridge and golden lace.
I would like to congratulate Matt McCammon with Overall Champion Black Hen Bantam and Overall Reserve Champion Black Pullet Large Fowl, Congrats!!
Best of Breed Black Hen bantam by Matt McCammon
Reserve of Breed Black Cockerel bantam by Craig Hansen
Best of Breed large fowl Black Pullet by Matt McCammon
Reserve of Breed large fowl Barred Hen by Linda Tobia
Junior Champion Feather Leg Black Cock by Mason McCollough
Good job Congrats to all!!
Linda Tobia
April 9, 2015 - 2015-16 Breeders Directory
I am honored to be again publishing the 2015-16 Cochins International Breeders Directory. Listing questionnaires will be going out to all CURRENT (2015) members in the next couple of weeks - hopefully everyone will have theirs by month end. I am going to try and send them out to everyone by email (if we have it on file). Those members that don't have their email address on file will be mailed their questionnaire. As in years past, the questionnaire will also be available on line. I am working on the questionnaire right now - two new features I am going to try this year are 1) a place for members to indicate their preferred method of contact, i.e. phone, cell phone or email; and 2) a check box for members that are available to Mentor.
Please remember - all CURRENT members have their name and address listed in the Directory, but you must complete and return the questionnaire to get your (FREE!) detailed Breeder information published.
Please take a moment to be sure your 2015 membership is current. It's not too late to make sure you get a questionnaire and are included in the Directory. If you are not sure if your membership is current, you can contact our Membership Chair Linda S. Lucas. If you would like to join, all the info is on the Membership page of the CI website. Dues can be paid by check or PayPal. ~ Gail Carlson
March 14, 2015 - Update on the Cochin Book Pricing
Because the fall of the Euro we can offer the Cochinbook for a reduced price.
From now on the book will be $ 50,00 and shipping is $ 17,50.
If the euro is going to fall more we will come with a new actual price.
Best wishes, Ardjan
(For complete information on the Cochinbook, please see the International News Page.)
February 8, 2015 - Announcements from Board of Directors Meeting
The Board of Directors meeting was held February 8, 2015 via tele-conference, with a quorum in attendance. The following business was finalized:
1) The 2015 Cochins International Eastern Meet will be hosted by the Eastern New York Poultry Association; the meet to take place on Sunday, September 27, 2015 in Cobleskill, NY. Judges for the meet will be Steve Jones, Tom Roebuck and Dwight Scott.
2) Master Breeder & Merit Award Program: The "two-exhibitor" rule has been eliminated.
3) Master Breeder & Merit Award Program: The program has been expanded from two to three point recognition levels:
Gold: 500 Points in One Variety / Master Breeder Status and Plaque
Silver: 250 Points in One Variety / Merit Certificate of Achievement
Bronze: 100 Points in One Variety / Merit Certificate of Achievement
The next Board of Directors Meeting is scheduled for March 29th.
January 9, 2015 - Fred Abbitt
We received news today of the passing of one of our longtime members and friends, Fred Abbitt of Spencer, Indiana. From Matt McCammon: "I wanted to inform you that Fred Abbitt passed away on Wednesday at his home due to a heart attack. He loved his birds and mentioned them, the club, and the ABA and the APA in his obituary."
Fred's passion in Cochins was his Buff Bantams, and his legacy lives on in the flocks of many of our Master Breeders.
Our condolences to his family and friends. Rest in Peace, Fred.
January 1, 2015 - Southeast District Meet News
The Southeast District Meet, will be held at the Chatahoochee Valley Poultry Association in Newnan, Ga. February 21-22-2015 . I would like to invite all to come show with us. There is normally over 100 Cochins Bantams and Large Fowl. I would like to have a table setup for this show, however the table will be out side so if there is anyone that would like to volunteer please let me know. Also if anyone would like to donate awards you can let me know as soon as possible. You can email me at [email protected]. Please note: I will not be reasonable if donated awards are not received. Thanks for everyone's support. Marty McGuire Southeast Director.
Chatahoochee Valley Poultry Association
February 21-22-2015
Coweta County Fairgrounds
Newnan, Ga.
Website: cvap.newnan.org
Sec. Beth Smith
E-mail: [email protected]
December 14, 2014 - Spring, 2015 North Central District Meet
The spring district meet will be held at the West Central Ohio Poultry Club in Lima, Oh on March 21st and 22nd 2015. It will be a double show and I have talked with Brian Schmieder, the club secretary, and he informed me that the second show will be the show for the District meets. The West Central Ohio club is giving a cash payout back for Best of Breed and Reserve of Breed to clubs holding their District meet with them. The more birds shown the higher the payout! So with double the points, a chance for more wins and a cash payout for BB and RB, this has the making of a very nice show. President Linda would like to have a silent auction at the Spring District meet. She would like to have at least two pair of birds to auction off so if anyone would like to donate a pair of birds that would be wonderful. Contact Linda if you have a pair to donate.
Thanks,
Greg Michael
October 12, 2014 - Cochin Table & Silent Auction at Ohio National
There will be a table at the Ohio National but it will be in the sale barn. This is the best I could do, so members please come to the SALE AREA and look for the table. We will be having a silent auction on pairs of cochins, Jamie Matts, Jay Yobst and Bruce Robinson are donating pairs of cochins for the auction and if there any other members that would like to donate birds let me know.
The 2015 CALENDAR’S are in and we will be selling them for a low $10.00 this year. I also have a good supply of the COCHIN RULE DECALES for $9.50 each. You can renew your club membership as well at the show for 2015.
See you all at the Ohio National Nov.7,8,9.
Linda Tobia
October 10, 2014 - Update on Cochin Awards at Ohio National
We want to thank all our generous and supportive members!! And special Thanx to Becky Salinger for keeping track of the award donations. Here's the list as of October 10th:
B/LF Open/Jr variety Placing Amount Sponsor
B open barred Best $20 Becky Salinger
B open Golden Laced Best $20 Gail Carlson
B open White Frizzle best $20 Casey Gentry
B open Blue Frizzle best $10 Casey Gentry
B open AOV best $30 Bruce Robinson
B open Blue mottled best $10 Cindy Spencer
B open Blue mottled best $20 Darren Wegg
B open Blue mottled reserve $10 Mandy Malin
B open Silver laced best $50 Amanda Storey
B open blue best $10 Cindy Spencer
B open splash best $10 Jen Morales
B open splash best $10 Darren Wegg
B open splash 1st C $10 Jen Morales
B open splash 1st H $10 Jen Morales
B open splash 1st P $10 jen Morales
B open splash 1st K $10 Jen Morales
B open splash 1st C $10 Darren Wegg
B open splash 1st H $10 Darren Wegg
B open splash 1st P $10 Darren Wegg
B open splash 1st K $10 Darren Wegg
B open splash 2nd C $5 Mandy Malin
B open splash 2nd H $5 Mandy Malin
B open splash 2nd P $5 Mandy Malin
B open splash 2nd K $5 Mandy Malin
B open white Best $20 Lisa Bentley
B jr-present Overall Jr best $20 Becky Salinger
LF jr-present Overall Jr best $20 Becky Salinger
LF open barred best $50 Jennifer Love
B open buff best painting Don Emery
B open buff reserve painting Don Emery
B open white best $15 Greg/Christy Michael
B junior white best $15 Greg/Christy Michael
B open white reserve $10 Greg/Christy Michael
B junior white reserve $10 Greg/Christy Michael
B open mottled best $20 Jamie Matts
B open mottled reserve $10 Jamie Matts
B jr-present mottled best $20 Becky Salinger
B jr-present mottled reserve $10 Becky Salinger
B jr-present frizzle Best $10 Georgeann Smith
B jr-present frizzle reserve $5 Georgeann Smith
B jr-present barred frizzle best $20 Shari Evans
B jr-present blue best $10 Teri Kelton Frye
LF open frizzle best $10 Casey Gentry
B open red best $20 Joanie Fullerton
B open partridge best $20 Joanie Fullerton
B jr-present Blue mottled Best $10 Chris During
B jr-present Blue mottled reserve $5 Chris During
B open black best $20 Michelle Marcho
B open black reserve $10 Michelle Marcho
B jr-present black best $15 Michelle Marcho
B jr-present black reserve $10 Michelle Marcho
LF open black best $10 Larry Margitas
LF open white best $10 Larry Margitas
B open birchen best $10 Nancy Compton
B open birchen reserve $10 Nancy Compton
LF jr-present Overall Jr best $10 Tom Roebuck
LF jr-present Overall Jr reserve $10 Tom Roebuck
LF open blue best $15 Country Star Farm
LF open partridge Best $10 Richard Barczewski
b/lf jr-present other varieties $50 Richard Barczewski
B open brown red Best $10 Jacki Jordan
B open brown red reserve $10 Jacki Jordan
B open rare variety Best $5 Becky Salinger
B jr-present rare variety Best $5 Becky Salinger
LF open rare variety best $5 Becky Salinger
LF jr-present rare variety best $5 Becky Salinger
B open rare variety Best $5 Amanda Walker
B jr-present rare variety best $5 Amanda Walker
LF open rare variety best $5 Amanda Walker
LF jr-present rare variety best $5 Amanda Walker
B open rare variety best $5 Nancy Compton
B jr-present rare variety best $5 Nancy Compton
LF open rare variety best $5 Nancy Compton
LF jr-present rare variety best $5 Nancy Compton
B open rare variety Best $5 Darren Wegg
B jr-present rare variety best $5 Darren Wegg
LF open rare variety best $5 Darren Wegg
LF jr-present rare variety best $5 Darren Wegg
B open rare variety best $5 Alvin White
B jr-present rare variety best $5 Alvin White
LF open rare variety best $5 Alvin White
LF jr-present rare variety best $5 Alvin White
B open rare variety best $5 Leanne/Brad Brewer
B jr-present rare variety best $5 Leanne/Brad Brewer
LF open rare variety best $5 Leanne/Brad Brewer
LF jr-present rare variety best $5 Leanne/Brad Brewer
B open rare variety best $5 Dave Soderquist
B jr-present rare variety best $5 Dave Soderquist
LF open rare variety best $5 Dave Soderquist
LF jr-present rare variety best $5 Dave Soderquist
October 8, 2014 - Cochins International Election Results!
From Jamie Matts:
"Well the ballots have been counted and notarized. Congrats to the following people for being elected to Cochins International. There were 126 votes received and here are the breakdowns :
President:
Linda Tobia 88
Bruce Robinson 38
Vice-President:
Jennifer Morales 24
Gail Carlson 102
Secretary:
Judy Gantt 62
Becky Salinger 64
Treasurer:
Jamie Matts 124
President Emeritus:
Tom Roebuck
The District Directors are as follows:
Donna Lamb, Northeast 1
Rich Barczewski, Northeast 2
Greg Michael, North Central
Bernita Miller, Southwest
Gerald Church, West Central
Marty McGuire, Southeast
Tim Johnson, Pacific
Kathy Stevenson, Canada
John Burgess, International
Congrats to all the winners and to all who voted thanks for taking the time."
*Editor's Note: Terms for all positions are for two years - January 1, 2015 thru December 31, 2016.
October 4, 2014 - 2015 Calendars are Here!!
The 2015 Cochins International Calendars are here! Check them out, as well as our other great items, on the Club Merchandise Page:
Cochins International Club Merchandise
October 1, 2014 - Regarding the District Meet at the Ohio National
In addition to the Qualifying Meets, the Ohio National is also hosting the North Central District Meet for Cochins International. I received this today from Director Greg Michael:
"Just letting you know that due to work circumstances I won't be able to be at the Ohio National for our District meet. Please let everyone know thru the website that if they have any awards that they want to sponsor for any varieties for the District meet to go ahead and give it to Linda Tobia at the show. I have already spoke with Linda and let her know that I won't be able to attend and she said that she would take care of that stuff for me.
Thank you,
Greg Michael"
>>ATTENTION JUNIORS!! The Junior Master Breeder Program requirement has been revised from 5000 down to 3500 points needed for completion. Completion of a Breeding & Hatching Form is also now required. Please go to the Junior Page on the CI website for complete details, or contact Teri Frye.
>>March 27 is the entry deadline for our first District Meet of the season – the Southwest District Meet will be hosted by the Missouri State Poultry Association in Sedalia, MO on April 15th. It is a Double Show.
>> If you exhibited and earned points at a show in 2016, and it is NOT on the list below, please contact your District Director or the Show Secretary IMMEDIATELY and let them know the show did not report. Reports not received by March 31st will be recorded with 2017 points.
2016 Reports Processed for Cochins International Master Breeder Points:
Blue Bonnet Classic Show, College Station, TX, Jan. 2
Florida Sunshine Classic, Lake City, FL, Jan. 9-10
Northeastern Poultry Congress, Springfield, MA, Jan. 16-17
Pearl River Classic – Double Show, Columbia, MS, Jan. 23
Pacific Poultry Breeders Association, Modesto, CA, Jan. 30-31
Canadian Valley Poultry Club Show, Norman, OK, Feb. 6
Heart of Dixie Poultry Club Spring Show-Double Show, Anniston, AL, Feb. 6
Sandlappers Low Country Classic – Double Show, Barnwell, SC, Feb. 6
Greater California Society Poultry Fanciers Show, Fresno, CA, Feb. 27
Orange Blossom Special - Double Show, Inverness, FL, Mar. 5
Northeast Oklahoma Poultry Show – Double Show, Pryor, OK, Mar. 7
Heartland Classic Poultry Association – Double Show, Anna, IL, Mar. 12
Washington Feather Fanciers Poultry Show, Monroe, WA, Mar. 19
West Central Ohio Poultry Club – Double Show, Lima, OH, Mar. 20-21
Forsyth Fowl Fanciers Spring Show, Winston – Salem, NC, Mar. 26
Southeast Ohio Poultry Breeders Poultry Show, Marietta, OH, Mar. 26
Delmarva Poultry Fanciers Show, Harrington, DE, Apr. 2-3
Nor Cal Poultry Assn., Red Bluff, CA, Apr. 2-3
Heart of American Bantam Club – Double Show, Hutchinson, KS, Apr. 9
Southern Indiana Poultry Show, Bloomington, IN, Apr. 9
Alabama Bantam Club – Double Show, Clanton, AL, Apr. 16
Green River Poultry Club Spring Show, Brownsville, KY, Apr. 16
Missouri State Poultry Association – Double Show, Sedalia, MO, Apr. 16
Uniontown Poultry Association Spring Show, Dunbar, PA, Apr. 17
Dayton Fancy Feather Poultry Show, Greenville, OH, Apr. 23-24
Colorado Poultry Association Show, Pueblo, CO, Apr. 30
Red Hill Bantam Club Poultry Show, Mt. Carmel, IL, May 7
Something to Crow About Spring Show, Newport, TN, May 7
United Poultry Fancier Poultry Club – Double Show, Avoca, IA, May 7-8
P. E. I. Spring Show, Prince Edwards Island, Canada, May 21
Green Mountain Poultry Show, Tunbridge, VT, May 22
Southern Ohio Poultry Association, Lucasville, OH, May 28-29
Central Maine Bird Fanciers Poultry Show, Windsor, ME, May 29
Coulee Region Poultry Show, Galesville, WI, June 4
Washington Feather Fanciers June Bug Jubilee, Chehalis, WA, June 4
Finger Lakes Feather Club Poultry Show, Syracuse, NY, June 5
Buckeye Fancy Feathers Club Poultry Show, Canfield, OH, June 11
Connecticut Poultry Breeders Summer Show, Durham, CT, June 19
Missouri State Fair, Sedalia, MO, Aug. 11-15
Oregon State Fair, Salem, OR, Aug. 25-Sept. 05
White River Poultry Club Show, Spencer, IN, Sept. 2
Washington State Fair, Puyallup, WA, Sept 7-10
Buffalo & Western New York Poultry Show, Bath, NY, Sept. 10
Twin Tier Poultry Club Show, Bath, NY, Sept. 11
North Iowa Poultry Expo – Double Show, Northwood, IA, Sept. 17
Northwest Georgia Bantam Club Poultry Show, Calhoun, GA, Sept. 24
Wisconsin International Poultry Club, Portage, WI, Sept. 24-25
Eastern New York State Poultry Assn., Cobleskill, NY, Sept. 25
Central Illinois Poultry Club, Bloomington, IL, Oct. 1
Red River Bantam Club, Gainesville, TX, Oct. 1
South Mississippi Poultry Show – Double Show, Columbia, MS, Oct. 1
Southern Ohio Poultry Association Show, Lucasville, OH, Oct. 1-2
Central Maine Bird Fanciers Club Show, Windsor, ME, Oct. 2
Green River Poultry Club Show, Brownsville, KY, Oct. 8
Heart of Dixie Poultry Show – Double Show, Anniston, AL, Oct. 8
New Hampshire Poultry Fanciers Assn., Deerfield, NH, Oct. 8
Tulsa State Fair, Tulsa, OK, Oct. 8
Michigan Poultry Fanciers Fall Fowl Fest, Birch Run, MI, Oct. 8-9
Alabama Bantam Club – Double Show, Clanton, AL, Oct. 15
Beaver Pigeon & Bantam Club Poultry Show, Beaver Dam, WI, Oct. 15
Central Coast Feather Fanciers - Double Show, Paso Robles, CA, Oct. 15
Central Indiana Poultry Show, Lebanon, IN, Oct. 15
Pacific Northwest Winter Classic – Double Show, Ridgefield, WA, Oct. 15-16
Little Rhody Poultry Fall Show, Richmond, RI, Oct. 16
Missouri State Poultry Assn. Show – Double Show, Sedalia, MO, Oct. 22
Rocky Mountain Feather Fanciers – Double Show, Brighton, CO, Oct. 22
Minnesota State Poultry Assn. – Double Show, Hutchinson, MN, Oct. 22-23
Abilene Poultry Association Show, Abilene, TX, Oct. 29
Friendship Poultry Club, Morganton, NC, Oct. 29
Stevenson Poultry Classic, Stevenson, WA, Oct. 28-29
Sandlapper Low Country Classic – Double Show, Barnwell, SC, Nov. 5
Boston Poultry Expo Show, Oxford, MA, Nov. 5-6
Canadian Heritage Breeds Show, Lacombe, Alberta, Canada, Nov. 11-13
Gold Rush Fowl Association, Sonora, CA, Nov. 12
Gulf South Fall Classic – Double Show, Baton Rouge, LA, Nov. 12
Ohio National, Columbus, OH, Nov. 12-13
Anderson SC All Breed Bantam Club Fall Show, Clemson, SC, Nov. 19
Pelican State Classic – Double Show, Haynesville, LA, Nov. 19
Virginia Poultry Breeders Assn. Fall Show, Ruther Glen, VA, Nov. 19
New England Bantam Poultry Show, Whitman, MA, Nov. 20
Carpet City Bantam Club, Dalton, GA, Nov. 26
Forsyth Fowl Fanciers Fall Poultry Show, Winston-Salem, NC, Nov. 26
Red Hill Bantam Club, Mt Carmel, IL, Nov. 26
Klein Poultry & Pigeon Extravaganza, Klein, TX, Dec. 3
Dixie Classic-Tennessee Valley Poultry Club, Knoxville, TN, Dec. 3-4
Oklahoma State Poultry Federation Show, Shawnee, OK, Dec. 10-11
Carolina Feather Fanciers Southern Hospitality, Greensboro, NC, Dec. 17
February 1, 2017 - COCHINS INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY CALENDAR / FEBRUARY
>>This may be a short month, but it is packed with shows from Coast to Coast! Best of luck to all the exhibitors! If you are not exhibiting, or have never been to a show, this is a great time to attend a show, meet the breeders, have fun and make some new friends!
>>All Club memberships run from January 1st to December 31st of every year. If you an unsure if you are paid up for 2017, please contact our Membership Chair Linda Lucas. As the new show season is underway, we want to make sure you are eligible to receive all Club benefits and awards.
And Yes! – We accept PayPal. Please join or renew today!
>> Please visit www.CochinsInt.com for Membership Info, Education, News, Open & Junior Award Programs, and Club Merchandise.
January 1, 2017 - Happy New Year!
COCHINS INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY CALENDAR - JANUARY
>>As we begin the New Year, we first want to extend our gratitude and thanks to those who volunteered their time and energies to serving on the Board of Directors during the past term: Becky Salinger Dvm, Greg Michael, Jerry Church, Marty McGuire and Tim Johnson. Thank You for your service!!
>>Please welcome our newest Directors, who will be serving for the 2017-18 term: Christopher Rob, Matt Lhamon, Craig Hansen ,Ivy Young and Bryant Helvey. Welcome to the team!!
>>All Club memberships run from January 1st to December 31st of every year. If you an unsure if you are paid up for 2017, please contact our Membership Chair Linda S Lucas. As we begin the new show season, we want to make sure you are eligible to receive all Club benefits and awards.
And Yes! – We accept PayPal. Please join or renew today!
>>What flock improvements have you resolved to make in 2017?
October 25, 2016 - Cochins International Election Results!
OFFICERS:
President: Linda Tobia
Vice-President: Gail Carlson
Secretary: Christopher Rob
Treasurer: Jamie Matts
President Emeritus: Tom Roebuck
DISTRICT DIRECTORS:
Lisa Podgwaite, Northeast 1 / CT, ME, MA, NH, NY, RI, VT
Rich Barczewski, Northeast 2 / DE, MD, NJ, PA, VA, WV
Matt Lhamon, North Central / IL, IN, KY, MI, OH, WI
Bernita Miller, Southwest / AR, CO, KS, LA, MO, NM, OK, TX
Craig Hansen, West Central / IA, MN, MT, NE, ND, SD, WY
Ivy Young, Southeast / AL, GA, FL, MS, NC, SC, TN
Bryant Helvey, Pacific / AK, AZ, CA, HI, ID, NV, OR, UT, WA
Kathy Stevenson, Canada
John Burgess, International
PLEASE NOTE: Terms for all positions are for two years - January 1, 2017 thru December 31, 2018
The Membership also voted to adopt the following definition for the purpose of AOV Awards:
"AOV awards should not include birds from the following varieties: Black, White, or the Varieties from which the Best of Breed or the Reserve of Breed have been determined.”
September 19, 2016 - September Newsletter and Fall Election Ballots
Linda Tobia has asked me to inform everyone that the Cochins International September Newsletter is now in the mail to all current members, and the ballots for the fall election are in the newsletter.
June 27, 2016 - Cochins International June Newsletter
The June Cochins International Newsletter was emailed/mailed to all current members today. If you receive yours via U.S.P.S., please give it a few days to arrive. If you receive yours via email and did not receive it today, please contact Linda Tobia or Linda Lucas and confirm that your membership status is current.
The following is Marty McGuire's District Director report for the Southeast District, which was omitted in error from the Newsletter:
"Hello from Southeast,
Hope all is well with everyone and that you have lots of little cochins to get get ready for the fall shows. We are still having a mix of cool weather and lots of rain but I know summer is around the corner. With this in mind please be mindful of the heat and protect those cochins.
Fall Show season will be here before you know it, I would like to announce that the Southeast District meet will be in Clanton, Alabama, hosted by the Alabama Bantam Club. This is a Double Show and will be celebrating their 50th Anniversary. Special awards will be given for this meet, also we will allow Large Fowl Cochins only for the show. So please mark it on your calendar, show date is Oct. 15, 2016.
As this is election year I will not be running for reelection, I have enjoyed serving as your Southeastern Director but time has come for me to cut back and step down for someone who has the time. I am happy to say the Ivy Young has stepped up to the task, her love for the cochins, the club and showing will make her a great director. Ivy goes to many show here in our district and knows most everyone. She will get meets out there and support them by being at the shows. Please support her in here bid for this Directorship.
All for now, best wishes to all.
~Marty McGuire"
June 1, 2016 - Cochins International Community Calendar - June, 2016
June 1 – Entry Deadline for the CI 2016 Northeast 1 District Meet June 19th in Durham, CT.
June 19 – Cochins International 2016 Northeast 1 District Meet, hosted by the Connecticut Poultry Breeders Society in Durham, CT. The 1st Annual Bill Ziehm Legacy Award will be presented to the CI member with the Best Bantam Black. This is the Society's 100th Show - it looks like a great time!
Mid-June – Watch for your June Newsletter from Cochins International.
May 1, 2016 - Cochins International Community Calendar / May, 2016
May 17 - Postmark Deadline for entries for the CI 2016 Eastern National Meet May 28-29 in Lucasville, Ohio. (See May 28-29 below for show details.)
May 21 – Deadline for all Candidate Letters for those running for CI Club Officer or Director positions. The elections are this fall for the 2017-2018 terms. ALL Officer & Director positions are up for election.
Email Letters of Candidacy to Linda Tobia at [email protected].
May 28-29 – Cochins International 2016 Eastern National Meet, hosted by The Southern Ohio Poultry Association at the Scioto County Fairgrounds in Lucasville, Ohio. Matt Lhamon will be judging the Cochins. Over $250 in cash premiums and awards! Must be a member in good standing to compete for Club awards and earn Club points. Please visit us at the Club table for merchandise and 50/50 raffle!
April 30, 2016 - Update on 2016 Western National Meet
Since the passing of Steve Jones, the Board of Directors revoted on another judge for the 2016 Western National at Missouri State Poultry Association show in Sedalia, Missouri, October 22, 2016, this is a double show, Jamie Matts was voted as judge.
~Linda Tobia
February 24, 2016 - Updates on 2016 National Meets
The 2016 Eastern National will be at the SOUTHERN OHIO POULTRY ASSOCIATION in LUCASVILLE, OHIO, May 27-28, 2016. The Board of Directors has voted for the Judge, Matt Lhamon.
The 2016 Western National will be at the MISSOURI STATE POULTRY ASSOCIATION in SEDAILA, MISSOURI, October 22, 2016, this is a double show. The Board of Directors has voted for the Judge, Steve Jones.
There is more information on these two shows in the newsletter.
~ Linda Tobia
January 7, 2016 - 2016 Calendars!!
The 2016 Cochins International Calendars are here!!! As these are dated material, SUPPLIES ARE VERY LIMITED, so order yours today!! Linda S Lucas has done another fantastic job on these - every month is sure to bring a smile! Below is the link to the Club Merchandise page, which will give you all the ordering information. And Yes! - You can pay by PayPal.
Cochins International Club Merchandise
December 27, 2015 - Cochins International 2015 Western National
The 2015 Cochins International Western National Meet is January 30-31, 2016, hosted by the Pacific Poultry Breeders Association in Modesto, California. Entries must by postmarked by January 9, 2016. The meet is also hosting the APA National. Cochins International is sponsoring Cash Awards for our winning members - so be sure and check out the show catalog (link attached below) and make sure your CI Memberships are current for 2016. We can't think of a better way to start the 2016 show season!!
www.pacificpoultrybreedersassn.com
November 15, 2015 - Minutes of Board of Directors Meeting
Cochins International
Minutes of Board of Directors Meeting
November 15, 2015
Directors in Attendance: Linda Tobia, Gail Carlson, Jamie Matts, Tom Roebuck, Lisa Podgwaite, Rich Barczewski, Marty McGuire, Kathy Stevenson, John Burgess. Also present: Linda Lucas
Directors Absent: Greg Michael, Bernita Miller, Jerry Church, Tim Johnson. Also absent: Teri Frye
With a quorum present, the meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. (MST) by Linda Tobia.
Old/Continuing Business:
1) The 2015 Western National is being hosted by the Pacific Poultry Breeders Association in Modesto, CA, January 30-31, 2016. Tom Roebuck is the Cochin Judge. Jamie is sending the ribbons out to Tim Johnson; Jim Sallee has said that there will be a table set aside for Cochins International. Ciera Walters has told Linda that she will take photographs; Tom will also take photos. Lisa plans to make the trip to California from Vermont, and will help Tim at the table as her time allows.
2) Linda Lucas is working on re-instating to the Master Breeder list members who achieved 100 points or more, and are no longer members.
3) Gail is still aiming to get the Breeders Directory in the mail by December 1st. Membership Renewal forms will be included.
4) With the inclusion of the tie-breaker clause, the Annual Exhibitor Awards have been approved, starting with the 2016 calendar year. (see end of minutes for text of award)
New Business:
1) Linda will make the announcement in the January Newsletter that Becky Salinger has resigned, and that Greg Michael is resigning as of April 1st. The Board will not fill the Secretary position until the fall election; however, we will seek volunteers to complete the term of the North Central District Director’s position until the fall election. Linda will remind members in the Newsletter that ALL positions will be up for election in the fall. It was also agreed to go ahead and remove Becky as Secretary from the Website, and also from the Breeder Directory.
2) We are still looking for host clubs for both the 2016 Eastern (North Central District) and Western Nationals (West Central District).
3) A $50 donation was made to the Youth Exhibition Poultry Association in the name of Otes Ray. Linda has already received a thank you note from Otes’ wife Sandra. The Club also sent flowers and cards to Mrs. Ray.
4) M/S/P Burgess/Carlson: “Legacy Awards”, to honor our Master Breeders who, for health or other reasons, have been forced to retire. Awards will be made annually in the honorees home District for the Variety in which they earned MB status. Honorees are subject to nomination and Board approval on an individual case by case basis. Should a duplicate award situation arise, it will be addressed by the BOD at that time. The following were unanimously approved as the first honorees, beginning with their respective District shows in 2016:
a) Jimmie Currens Legacy Award / Annually at the North Central District Meet for Best Bantam White
b) Otes Ray, Sr. Legacy Award / Annually at the Southeast District Meet for Best Bantam Black
c) Bill Ziehm Legacy Award / Annually at the Northeast 1 District Meet for Best Bantam Black
The actual award (certificate/plaque) will be determined later, but Jamie said he will check out getting Castlebury plaques.
5) Linda requested that the January Newsletter be postponed until February, so that she can publish the results of the Western National. This was agreed upon. She will let us know when she needs our reports for the Newsletter – probably sometime around mid-January.
6) There will be a Membership Renewal form included with the January(now February) Newsletter.
7) The 2016 Cochin Calendar is still in the works; more photos are needed. Gail said she would post on the Facebook group that we still need more photos.
Officers/Directors Reports:
1) Marty is working on placing the 2016 Southeast District Meet with the Alabama Bantam Club. The show is held in Clanton, AL the 3rd weekend in October. It is a Double Show. As this is a Bantam show, he will see if he can get approval for us to have Large Fowl at the show.
2) Lisa is working on placing the 2016 Northeast 1 District Meet with the Connecticut Poultry Breeders. The show is held the 2nd week in June.
With no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m. MST.
Respectfully submitted,
Gail Carlson
Cochins International Annual Exhibitor Awards
Cochins International recognizes those Exhibitors that have demonstrated outstanding achievement by earning the most Master Breeder Points(1) on an annual basis (January 1 thru December 31) of every year. Certificates for “Exhibitor of the Year” will be awarded in the following categories(3):
*Exhibitors earning the most MB points in every Standardized(2) Bantam Variety
Example: Exhibitor of the Year – Black Bantam Cochins
Example: Exhibitor of the Year – Silver Laced Bantam Cochins
Example: Exhibitor of the Year – Mottled Bantam Cochins
*Exhibitors earning the most MB points in every Standardized(2) Large Fowl Variety
Example: Exhibitor of the Year – White Large Fowl Cochins
Example: Exhibitor of the Year – Partridge Large Fowl Cochins
Example: Exhibitor of the Year – Barred Large Fowl Cochins
*Exhibitor earning the most combined MB points in all Standardized(2) Bantam Varieties combined
Example: Exhibitor of the Year – Bantam Cochins
*Exhibitor earning the most combined MB points in all Standardized(2) Large Fowl Varieties combined
Example: Exhibitor of the Year – Large Fowl Cochins
(1) Master Breeder Points earned based on existing Cochins International Master Breeder Point Program.
(2) Non-Standard Varieties, and any MB points earned in Non-Standard Varieties, are not eligible toward Annual Exhibitor Awards.
(3) In the event of a tie in MB points earned, dual awards will be given.
October 26, 2015 - 2015 Cochins International Western National
2015 WESTERN NATIONAL will be held at Modesto, CA. on January 30-31, 2016 at the Pacific Poultry Breeders Association Show. This show will be in conjunction with the 2015 APA National show. This should be a very large show for the West Coast and have the best Cochin Numbers. It is always a great show. Hope to see you there. Tim Johnson
October 19, 2015 - Otes Ray, Sr.
Sadly, today we are mourning the passing of Otes Ray, Sr., of Blacksburg, South Carolina. Otes was not only a CI Master Breeder of Black Bantam Cochins, but he was also an ABA Master Breeder and Exhibitor. Our deepest sympathies go to his wife Sandra, his family and friends.
Please feel free to share your memories of Otes with us on the CI Group on Facebook.
August 8, 2015 - Update for Health Regulations for CI Eastern National
Cochins International, Eastern National, Cobleskill, NY (27 Sept, 2015)
For planning purposes here are the current health regulations for importing birds for the purpose of exhibition.
Poultry, including chickens, turkeys, waterfowl, guinea fowl and game birds, imported into New York State for exhibition or any other purpose require a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) or a USDA VS Form 9-3 and must meet the following requirements:
Pullorum-typhoid
- All poultry must be from an NPIP U.S. Pullorum-Typhoid Clean flock or be tested for pullorum-typhoid within 90 days of entry into the State.
Avian Influenza
- All poultry must be from an NPIP U.S. H5/H7 Avian Influenza Clean flock or from a source flock in which 30 birds were tested negative for avian influenza within ten (10) days prior to entry into the State.
There are no State requirements for in-state poultry going to private shows in New York. Please let me know if you have any other questions. Thank you.
Joy Bennett, DVM, MPH, DACVPM
NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets
10B Airline Drive
Albany, NY 12235
For additional Show information visit their website at: www.enyspassc.com
August 2, 2015 - Eastern National T-Shirt Contest to Support Junior Scholarship Program!
The Eastern National is right around the corner and we would like to
commemorate the occasion with a t-shirt designed by one of our junior members. All proceeds raised
by the shirt sales will go towards the Junior Scholarship Fund.
Rules:
1. The design must be an original design by a current Cochins Interna-
tional Junior member in good standing.
2. The shirt must contain the following information:
• Cochins International 2015 Eastern National
• Eastern New York State Poultry Association
• 52nd Annual Fall Show
• September 27th, 2015
• Cobleskill, New York
3. The design must be black and white ( remember you can use the front
and back, like a concert t-shirt)
4. The design must be received by August 28th.
5. The winning design will be chosen by the board of directors.
6. The winning designer will receive a free t-shirt.
Please email designs to
[email protected] Or you can mail them to:
Becky Salinger
1568 ST Rt 45
Austinburg, Ohio 44010
July 16, 2015 - Update for the Cochins International 2015 Western National
I would like to announce that Tom Roebuck has been selected by the Board of Directors to be the 2015 Western National judge for the Large Fowl and Bantam Cochins at Modesto, CA. January 30 & 31, 2016.
~Linda Tobia
June 22, 2015 - Northeast District 1 News!
I would like to announce that Lisa Podgwaite is the new District Director for the Northeast 1 District. Lisa’s email is [email protected] if anyone needs to contact Lisa. Congratulations Lisa with your new roll.
~Linda Tobia
June 6, 2015 - Update for the Cochins International 2015 Eastern National
I would like to announce that Tom Roebuck has been selected by the Board of Directors to be the 2015 Eastern National Judge at Cobleskill, NY September 27, 2015.
~Linda Tobia
April 29, 2015 - Update from Linda Tobia / Dayton Fancy Feather Club Show
The Dayton Fancy Feather Club has moved into a new building that was huge. The lighting was great and the aisles were wide and you can drive into the building and unload, in my book that is a plus! It took most of the day for the showmanship classes. The showmanship was being done across from the Cochin table and every time I looked up there were lines of kid waiting. I was told that there were around 400 birds just from the juniors alone, that is awesome!
The Cochin table did very well; I signed up about five new members and sold several of our new sweatshirts. I had the coffee going and several people stopped by for coffee. It was great to see so many friends and Jamie Matts surprised me he stopped by as well.
The Dayton show was awesome as always.
If any member wants to purchase a sweatshirt they are $25.00 and the hooded sweatshirts are $35.00. I will be at the Lucasville show May 23 and 24. I will also be at the Central Illinois Poultry show in Bloomington, IL. June 13, 2015.
Linda Tobia
April 16, 2015 - News Updates from Linda Tobia
I would like to congratulate the following club members for reaching their mile stone of 100 points: Wade and Kasey Collins with black bantams, Craig Hansen with black bantams, Robert Hardina with white bantams and Ken and Bernita Miller with barred bantams. Congrats again!!
I made it to the Monroe County Poultry show Saturday, April 10th in Bloomington, IN fairgrounds. It was a beautiful day, I think everyone enjoy the sunny day. It was a great show of a little less than 900 birds. This is the club first year for a spring show; they are hoping next year the show will be a little bigger. The aisles were nice and wide and the lighting was great and the barn was nice and big, this exhibitor will be back there again, there hospitality was awesome. They helped unload and showed you where your cages were at.
It was good to see a few of the club members Matt McCammon, Shari and Mason McCollough, and what a surprise to see Craig Hansen from Iowa.
I signed up a new member and I would like to welcome Brady Johnson. He raises black, partridge, mottled and golden lace bantams and in the large fowl partridge and golden lace.
I would like to congratulate Matt McCammon with Overall Champion Black Hen Bantam and Overall Reserve Champion Black Pullet Large Fowl, Congrats!!
Best of Breed Black Hen bantam by Matt McCammon
Reserve of Breed Black Cockerel bantam by Craig Hansen
Best of Breed large fowl Black Pullet by Matt McCammon
Reserve of Breed large fowl Barred Hen by Linda Tobia
Junior Champion Feather Leg Black Cock by Mason McCollough
Good job Congrats to all!!
Linda Tobia
April 9, 2015 - 2015-16 Breeders Directory
I am honored to be again publishing the 2015-16 Cochins International Breeders Directory. Listing questionnaires will be going out to all CURRENT (2015) members in the next couple of weeks - hopefully everyone will have theirs by month end. I am going to try and send them out to everyone by email (if we have it on file). Those members that don't have their email address on file will be mailed their questionnaire. As in years past, the questionnaire will also be available on line. I am working on the questionnaire right now - two new features I am going to try this year are 1) a place for members to indicate their preferred method of contact, i.e. phone, cell phone or email; and 2) a check box for members that are available to Mentor.
Please remember - all CURRENT members have their name and address listed in the Directory, but you must complete and return the questionnaire to get your (FREE!) detailed Breeder information published.
Please take a moment to be sure your 2015 membership is current. It's not too late to make sure you get a questionnaire and are included in the Directory. If you are not sure if your membership is current, you can contact our Membership Chair Linda S. Lucas. If you would like to join, all the info is on the Membership page of the CI website. Dues can be paid by check or PayPal. ~ Gail Carlson
March 14, 2015 - Update on the Cochin Book Pricing
Because the fall of the Euro we can offer the Cochinbook for a reduced price.
From now on the book will be $ 50,00 and shipping is $ 17,50.
If the euro is going to fall more we will come with a new actual price.
Best wishes, Ardjan
(For complete information on the Cochinbook, please see the International News Page.)
February 8, 2015 - Announcements from Board of Directors Meeting
The Board of Directors meeting was held February 8, 2015 via tele-conference, with a quorum in attendance. The following business was finalized:
1) The 2015 Cochins International Eastern Meet will be hosted by the Eastern New York Poultry Association; the meet to take place on Sunday, September 27, 2015 in Cobleskill, NY. Judges for the meet will be Steve Jones, Tom Roebuck and Dwight Scott.
2) Master Breeder & Merit Award Program: The "two-exhibitor" rule has been eliminated.
3) Master Breeder & Merit Award Program: The program has been expanded from two to three point recognition levels:
Gold: 500 Points in One Variety / Master Breeder Status and Plaque
Silver: 250 Points in One Variety / Merit Certificate of Achievement
Bronze: 100 Points in One Variety / Merit Certificate of Achievement
The next Board of Directors Meeting is scheduled for March 29th.
January 9, 2015 - Fred Abbitt
We received news today of the passing of one of our longtime members and friends, Fred Abbitt of Spencer, Indiana. From Matt McCammon: "I wanted to inform you that Fred Abbitt passed away on Wednesday at his home due to a heart attack. He loved his birds and mentioned them, the club, and the ABA and the APA in his obituary."
Fred's passion in Cochins was his Buff Bantams, and his legacy lives on in the flocks of many of our Master Breeders.
Our condolences to his family and friends. Rest in Peace, Fred.
January 1, 2015 - Southeast District Meet News
The Southeast District Meet, will be held at the Chatahoochee Valley Poultry Association in Newnan, Ga. February 21-22-2015 . I would like to invite all to come show with us. There is normally over 100 Cochins Bantams and Large Fowl. I would like to have a table setup for this show, however the table will be out side so if there is anyone that would like to volunteer please let me know. Also if anyone would like to donate awards you can let me know as soon as possible. You can email me at [email protected]. Please note: I will not be reasonable if donated awards are not received. Thanks for everyone's support. Marty McGuire Southeast Director.
Chatahoochee Valley Poultry Association
February 21-22-2015
Coweta County Fairgrounds
Newnan, Ga.
Website: cvap.newnan.org
Sec. Beth Smith
E-mail: [email protected]
December 14, 2014 - Spring, 2015 North Central District Meet
The spring district meet will be held at the West Central Ohio Poultry Club in Lima, Oh on March 21st and 22nd 2015. It will be a double show and I have talked with Brian Schmieder, the club secretary, and he informed me that the second show will be the show for the District meets. The West Central Ohio club is giving a cash payout back for Best of Breed and Reserve of Breed to clubs holding their District meet with them. The more birds shown the higher the payout! So with double the points, a chance for more wins and a cash payout for BB and RB, this has the making of a very nice show. President Linda would like to have a silent auction at the Spring District meet. She would like to have at least two pair of birds to auction off so if anyone would like to donate a pair of birds that would be wonderful. Contact Linda if you have a pair to donate.
Thanks,
Greg Michael
October 12, 2014 - Cochin Table & Silent Auction at Ohio National
There will be a table at the Ohio National but it will be in the sale barn. This is the best I could do, so members please come to the SALE AREA and look for the table. We will be having a silent auction on pairs of cochins, Jamie Matts, Jay Yobst and Bruce Robinson are donating pairs of cochins for the auction and if there any other members that would like to donate birds let me know.
The 2015 CALENDAR’S are in and we will be selling them for a low $10.00 this year. I also have a good supply of the COCHIN RULE DECALES for $9.50 each. You can renew your club membership as well at the show for 2015.
See you all at the Ohio National Nov.7,8,9.
Linda Tobia
October 10, 2014 - Update on Cochin Awards at Ohio National
We want to thank all our generous and supportive members!! And special Thanx to Becky Salinger for keeping track of the award donations. Here's the list as of October 10th:
B/LF Open/Jr variety Placing Amount Sponsor
B open barred Best $20 Becky Salinger
B open Golden Laced Best $20 Gail Carlson
B open White Frizzle best $20 Casey Gentry
B open Blue Frizzle best $10 Casey Gentry
B open AOV best $30 Bruce Robinson
B open Blue mottled best $10 Cindy Spencer
B open Blue mottled best $20 Darren Wegg
B open Blue mottled reserve $10 Mandy Malin
B open Silver laced best $50 Amanda Storey
B open blue best $10 Cindy Spencer
B open splash best $10 Jen Morales
B open splash best $10 Darren Wegg
B open splash 1st C $10 Jen Morales
B open splash 1st H $10 Jen Morales
B open splash 1st P $10 jen Morales
B open splash 1st K $10 Jen Morales
B open splash 1st C $10 Darren Wegg
B open splash 1st H $10 Darren Wegg
B open splash 1st P $10 Darren Wegg
B open splash 1st K $10 Darren Wegg
B open splash 2nd C $5 Mandy Malin
B open splash 2nd H $5 Mandy Malin
B open splash 2nd P $5 Mandy Malin
B open splash 2nd K $5 Mandy Malin
B open white Best $20 Lisa Bentley
B jr-present Overall Jr best $20 Becky Salinger
LF jr-present Overall Jr best $20 Becky Salinger
LF open barred best $50 Jennifer Love
B open buff best painting Don Emery
B open buff reserve painting Don Emery
B open white best $15 Greg/Christy Michael
B junior white best $15 Greg/Christy Michael
B open white reserve $10 Greg/Christy Michael
B junior white reserve $10 Greg/Christy Michael
B open mottled best $20 Jamie Matts
B open mottled reserve $10 Jamie Matts
B jr-present mottled best $20 Becky Salinger
B jr-present mottled reserve $10 Becky Salinger
B jr-present frizzle Best $10 Georgeann Smith
B jr-present frizzle reserve $5 Georgeann Smith
B jr-present barred frizzle best $20 Shari Evans
B jr-present blue best $10 Teri Kelton Frye
LF open frizzle best $10 Casey Gentry
B open red best $20 Joanie Fullerton
B open partridge best $20 Joanie Fullerton
B jr-present Blue mottled Best $10 Chris During
B jr-present Blue mottled reserve $5 Chris During
B open black best $20 Michelle Marcho
B open black reserve $10 Michelle Marcho
B jr-present black best $15 Michelle Marcho
B jr-present black reserve $10 Michelle Marcho
LF open black best $10 Larry Margitas
LF open white best $10 Larry Margitas
B open birchen best $10 Nancy Compton
B open birchen reserve $10 Nancy Compton
LF jr-present Overall Jr best $10 Tom Roebuck
LF jr-present Overall Jr reserve $10 Tom Roebuck
LF open blue best $15 Country Star Farm
LF open partridge Best $10 Richard Barczewski
b/lf jr-present other varieties $50 Richard Barczewski
B open brown red Best $10 Jacki Jordan
B open brown red reserve $10 Jacki Jordan
B open rare variety Best $5 Becky Salinger
B jr-present rare variety Best $5 Becky Salinger
LF open rare variety best $5 Becky Salinger
LF jr-present rare variety best $5 Becky Salinger
B open rare variety Best $5 Amanda Walker
B jr-present rare variety best $5 Amanda Walker
LF open rare variety best $5 Amanda Walker
LF jr-present rare variety best $5 Amanda Walker
B open rare variety best $5 Nancy Compton
B jr-present rare variety best $5 Nancy Compton
LF open rare variety best $5 Nancy Compton
LF jr-present rare variety best $5 Nancy Compton
B open rare variety Best $5 Darren Wegg
B jr-present rare variety best $5 Darren Wegg
LF open rare variety best $5 Darren Wegg
LF jr-present rare variety best $5 Darren Wegg
B open rare variety best $5 Alvin White
B jr-present rare variety best $5 Alvin White
LF open rare variety best $5 Alvin White
LF jr-present rare variety best $5 Alvin White
B open rare variety best $5 Leanne/Brad Brewer
B jr-present rare variety best $5 Leanne/Brad Brewer
LF open rare variety best $5 Leanne/Brad Brewer
LF jr-present rare variety best $5 Leanne/Brad Brewer
B open rare variety best $5 Dave Soderquist
B jr-present rare variety best $5 Dave Soderquist
LF open rare variety best $5 Dave Soderquist
LF jr-present rare variety best $5 Dave Soderquist
October 8, 2014 - Cochins International Election Results!
From Jamie Matts:
"Well the ballots have been counted and notarized. Congrats to the following people for being elected to Cochins International. There were 126 votes received and here are the breakdowns :
President:
Linda Tobia 88
Bruce Robinson 38
Vice-President:
Jennifer Morales 24
Gail Carlson 102
Secretary:
Judy Gantt 62
Becky Salinger 64
Treasurer:
Jamie Matts 124
President Emeritus:
Tom Roebuck
The District Directors are as follows:
Donna Lamb, Northeast 1
Rich Barczewski, Northeast 2
Greg Michael, North Central
Bernita Miller, Southwest
Gerald Church, West Central
Marty McGuire, Southeast
Tim Johnson, Pacific
Kathy Stevenson, Canada
John Burgess, International
Congrats to all the winners and to all who voted thanks for taking the time."
*Editor's Note: Terms for all positions are for two years - January 1, 2015 thru December 31, 2016.
October 4, 2014 - 2015 Calendars are Here!!
The 2015 Cochins International Calendars are here! Check them out, as well as our other great items, on the Club Merchandise Page:
Cochins International Club Merchandise
October 1, 2014 - Regarding the District Meet at the Ohio National
In addition to the Qualifying Meets, the Ohio National is also hosting the North Central District Meet for Cochins International. I received this today from Director Greg Michael:
"Just letting you know that due to work circumstances I won't be able to be at the Ohio National for our District meet. Please let everyone know thru the website that if they have any awards that they want to sponsor for any varieties for the District meet to go ahead and give it to Linda Tobia at the show. I have already spoke with Linda and let her know that I won't be able to attend and she said that she would take care of that stuff for me.
Thank you,
Greg Michael"
September 8, 2014 - Newsletter and Ballots are in the Mail!!
News today from Linda Tobia: The September newsletter is finished and in the mail. Along with the newsletter is your BALLOT for VOTING for your choice of candidate. Don’t forget to mail your ballot in right away to JAMIE MATTS. The due date is SEPTEMBER 29, 2014. Thanks, Linda
MARTY MCGUIRE
After looking over the newsletter again after it was mailed out, I realized I put LARRY McGuire on the ballot instead of MARTY McGuire. I am sorry for the name change, my apologies to Marty.
Thanks,
Linda Tobia
News today from Linda Tobia: The September newsletter is finished and in the mail. Along with the newsletter is your BALLOT for VOTING for your choice of candidate. Don’t forget to mail your ballot in right away to JAMIE MATTS. The due date is SEPTEMBER 29, 2014. Thanks, Linda
MARTY MCGUIRE
After looking over the newsletter again after it was mailed out, I realized I put LARRY McGuire on the ballot instead of MARTY McGuire. I am sorry for the name change, my apologies to Marty.
Thanks,
Linda Tobia
September 5, 2014 - Report from the North Central District
Hello everyone,
I hope your hatching season was good and got out plenty of cochin chicks for the fall shows. I know our hatch this year on our white bantams wasn’t what it has been in the past, but hopefully there will be one or two good ones in there.
All the meets for the fall shows have been sent out and are up to date. The big 100th anniversary show for the A.B.A is going to be upon us soon in Ohio, and sounds like it is going to be a good one. Remember also that the Cochins International Fall District meet is going to be at the Ohio National this year. I am expecting a large turnout of cochins, large and bantam, so I hope everyone is planning to attend and enjoy the fun weekend with fellow Cochin fanciers. If there are any awards that you would like to donate for your favorite variety just drop me an email or give me a call.
At this time I would like to give a shout out to the juniors of the North Central District as they have been busy showing and promoting our wonderful breed. These are wins that have been sent to me by Juniors letting me know how they have done. I have been handing out a lot of Junior Pins!
Edison Cigany had Junior Champion Featherleg at the Northeastern Poultry Congress with a black hen, and at Dayton Fancy Feather club had BB(black pullet) and RB(black cockerel) and Champion Featherleg.
Mallory Davis at the Michigan State 4-H Poultry Palooza had BB (black cock) and RB (black hen). Then at the Spring Fowl Fest in Alma, MI , where juniors also compete against open , she had BB, Best Featherleg, Champion bantam, and Champion of the show for both the Junior and Open shows! All of this with a very nice black pullet.
Erik Everse had RB and Reserve Champion Featherleg of the Junior show at the Spring Fowl Fest with a nice white bantam hen.
At the White River Poultry Club Mason McCollough had BB and Reserve Featherleg with a black cockerel and Nolan Sullivan had RB with a mottled hen.
Congratulations Juniors! Keep up the good work.
Good luck to everyone at the Fall shows.
North Central Director
Greg Michael
Hello everyone,
I hope your hatching season was good and got out plenty of cochin chicks for the fall shows. I know our hatch this year on our white bantams wasn’t what it has been in the past, but hopefully there will be one or two good ones in there.
All the meets for the fall shows have been sent out and are up to date. The big 100th anniversary show for the A.B.A is going to be upon us soon in Ohio, and sounds like it is going to be a good one. Remember also that the Cochins International Fall District meet is going to be at the Ohio National this year. I am expecting a large turnout of cochins, large and bantam, so I hope everyone is planning to attend and enjoy the fun weekend with fellow Cochin fanciers. If there are any awards that you would like to donate for your favorite variety just drop me an email or give me a call.
At this time I would like to give a shout out to the juniors of the North Central District as they have been busy showing and promoting our wonderful breed. These are wins that have been sent to me by Juniors letting me know how they have done. I have been handing out a lot of Junior Pins!
Edison Cigany had Junior Champion Featherleg at the Northeastern Poultry Congress with a black hen, and at Dayton Fancy Feather club had BB(black pullet) and RB(black cockerel) and Champion Featherleg.
Mallory Davis at the Michigan State 4-H Poultry Palooza had BB (black cock) and RB (black hen). Then at the Spring Fowl Fest in Alma, MI , where juniors also compete against open , she had BB, Best Featherleg, Champion bantam, and Champion of the show for both the Junior and Open shows! All of this with a very nice black pullet.
Erik Everse had RB and Reserve Champion Featherleg of the Junior show at the Spring Fowl Fest with a nice white bantam hen.
At the White River Poultry Club Mason McCollough had BB and Reserve Featherleg with a black cockerel and Nolan Sullivan had RB with a mottled hen.
Congratulations Juniors! Keep up the good work.
Good luck to everyone at the Fall shows.
North Central Director
Greg Michael
September 5, 2014 - Pacific District Results/Photos
Many Thanx to Doddie Truedson for the following show results & photos:
1) Photo of Joe Mazur with his Champion of Show Black Cochin Pullet at the Washington Poultry Exhibitors show held in conjunction with the Mother Earth News Fair in Puyallup, Washington on May 31 & June 1, 2014.
2) Photo of Ciera Walters with her Champion Asiatic Black Cochin Hen at the Washington Poultry Exhibitors show held in conjunction with the Mother Earth News Fair in Puyallup, Washington on May 31 & June 1, 2014.
Many Thanx to Doddie Truedson for the following show results & photos:
1) Photo of Joe Mazur with his Champion of Show Black Cochin Pullet at the Washington Poultry Exhibitors show held in conjunction with the Mother Earth News Fair in Puyallup, Washington on May 31 & June 1, 2014.
2) Photo of Ciera Walters with her Champion Asiatic Black Cochin Hen at the Washington Poultry Exhibitors show held in conjunction with the Mother Earth News Fair in Puyallup, Washington on May 31 & June 1, 2014.
August 21, 2014 - Show Updates from Linda Tobia
Regarding the Knoxville, Tenn. show in December 6 & 7: As of a couple of days ago I decided to go to the show. I will request a table space and we will be having a RAFFLE ON A TWO HOLE CARRIER and run a 50/50 RAFFLE. Now, if anyone wants to send in AWARD MONEY let me know about that as well [email protected] . If any of you breeders have EXTRA COCHINS and you would like to DONATE them, we can do a SILENT AUCTION on pens of cochins.
That is it for now, I will keep you all posted on this show.
For the WESTERN NATIONAL SHOW in IOWA CITY, IOWA, November 29 & 30, the EASTERN IOWA POULTRY CLUB is hosting our show. The Club is donating $200.00 plus I have another $200.00 in award money. If any member would like to donate award money let me know Linda Tobia, [email protected] or call 517-468-3429.
CI will award CHAMPION LF AND BANTAM winners, a Slate award with the winning birds painted on it, and they are beautiful!!
For the Juniors, CI will award CHAMPION LF AND BANTAM winners a Cochin plate award, and they are beautiful!!
There will be a SILENT AUCTION of donated Cochins and a 50/50 RAFFLE and who knows what else.
Any questions about the show contact me, Linda Tobia [email protected] or call 517-468-3429.
Linda
July 22, 2014 - Northeast #1 District Fall Meet Set
Director Donna Lamb has announced that the Fall Meet for the Northeast #1 District will be hosted by the Central Maine Bird Fanciers Association, in Windsor, Maine, on October 5th, 2014. For more information, please contact Donna at [email protected]
July 17, 2014 - Announcements from President Linda Tobia
1) Being that this is election year, a few club members have sent in to the newsletter some support letters in their choice of candidates. If any CLUB MEMBER would like to send in a letter to their choice of candidate running for office is welcome. Please send them to the Editor, Linda Tobia [email protected]. As you all know the next newsletter will be going out in September and this newsletter will be containing the ballots for voting. THE DEADLINE FOR THE SUPPORT LETTER IS AUGUST 15, 2014.
The BOD’s all have agreed that the CLUB SECRETARY, Jamie Matts will be receiving and counting the ballots in front of a notary.
Thanks,
Linda Tobia, CI President
2) COCHINS INTERNATIONAL will not be having a table at the Ohio National show this year, since they are already filled up with other clubs holding their Nationals this year. Look for Linda in the Cochin aisle; she will be able to renew your membership and sign up new members.
Linda Tobia
Regarding the Knoxville, Tenn. show in December 6 & 7: As of a couple of days ago I decided to go to the show. I will request a table space and we will be having a RAFFLE ON A TWO HOLE CARRIER and run a 50/50 RAFFLE. Now, if anyone wants to send in AWARD MONEY let me know about that as well [email protected] . If any of you breeders have EXTRA COCHINS and you would like to DONATE them, we can do a SILENT AUCTION on pens of cochins.
That is it for now, I will keep you all posted on this show.
For the WESTERN NATIONAL SHOW in IOWA CITY, IOWA, November 29 & 30, the EASTERN IOWA POULTRY CLUB is hosting our show. The Club is donating $200.00 plus I have another $200.00 in award money. If any member would like to donate award money let me know Linda Tobia, [email protected] or call 517-468-3429.
CI will award CHAMPION LF AND BANTAM winners, a Slate award with the winning birds painted on it, and they are beautiful!!
For the Juniors, CI will award CHAMPION LF AND BANTAM winners a Cochin plate award, and they are beautiful!!
There will be a SILENT AUCTION of donated Cochins and a 50/50 RAFFLE and who knows what else.
Any questions about the show contact me, Linda Tobia [email protected] or call 517-468-3429.
Linda
July 22, 2014 - Northeast #1 District Fall Meet Set
Director Donna Lamb has announced that the Fall Meet for the Northeast #1 District will be hosted by the Central Maine Bird Fanciers Association, in Windsor, Maine, on October 5th, 2014. For more information, please contact Donna at [email protected]
July 17, 2014 - Announcements from President Linda Tobia
1) Being that this is election year, a few club members have sent in to the newsletter some support letters in their choice of candidates. If any CLUB MEMBER would like to send in a letter to their choice of candidate running for office is welcome. Please send them to the Editor, Linda Tobia [email protected]. As you all know the next newsletter will be going out in September and this newsletter will be containing the ballots for voting. THE DEADLINE FOR THE SUPPORT LETTER IS AUGUST 15, 2014.
The BOD’s all have agreed that the CLUB SECRETARY, Jamie Matts will be receiving and counting the ballots in front of a notary.
Thanks,
Linda Tobia, CI President
2) COCHINS INTERNATIONAL will not be having a table at the Ohio National show this year, since they are already filled up with other clubs holding their Nationals this year. Look for Linda in the Cochin aisle; she will be able to renew your membership and sign up new members.
Linda Tobia
July 10, 2014 - Update from the Pacific District
We want to thank Ciera Walters for writing the following news for the first half of the year for the Pacific District:
Pacific District News – July 2014
Submitted by Ciera Walters
The first half of 2014 has been nothing short of fantastic for Cochins in the Pacific Coast district! We started off the year with the Pacific Poultry Breeders Association show in Stockton, CA on January 26th where Joe Mazur had Champion Featherleg with a White Cochin Hen and RB on a Black Cochin Hen. Robert Anderson had Reserve Asiatic & BB on a Large Fowl Black Cochin Pullet and Ciera Walters had RB on a LF Black Cochin Cockerel.
Photos from the Stockton show below: 1st row (left to right):
1) Champion FL, White Hen by Joe Mazur
2) RB, Black Bantam Hen by Joe Mazur
3) Reserve Asiatic, BB, Black Pullet by Robert Anderson
4) RB, LF Black Cockerel by Ciera Walters
2nd row (left to right):
1) BV Blue Frizzle Bantam by Brooke Morales
2) Reserve Junior Featherleg by Brooke Morales
3) Cochins International Booth
4) BV Barred by Ciera Walters
5) BV Brown Red by Joe Mazur
We want to thank Ciera Walters for writing the following news for the first half of the year for the Pacific District:
Pacific District News – July 2014
Submitted by Ciera Walters
The first half of 2014 has been nothing short of fantastic for Cochins in the Pacific Coast district! We started off the year with the Pacific Poultry Breeders Association show in Stockton, CA on January 26th where Joe Mazur had Champion Featherleg with a White Cochin Hen and RB on a Black Cochin Hen. Robert Anderson had Reserve Asiatic & BB on a Large Fowl Black Cochin Pullet and Ciera Walters had RB on a LF Black Cochin Cockerel.
Photos from the Stockton show below: 1st row (left to right):
1) Champion FL, White Hen by Joe Mazur
2) RB, Black Bantam Hen by Joe Mazur
3) Reserve Asiatic, BB, Black Pullet by Robert Anderson
4) RB, LF Black Cockerel by Ciera Walters
2nd row (left to right):
1) BV Blue Frizzle Bantam by Brooke Morales
2) Reserve Junior Featherleg by Brooke Morales
3) Cochins International Booth
4) BV Barred by Ciera Walters
5) BV Brown Red by Joe Mazur
February brought a show in Ferndale, CA. Junior Lacee Villines won Best Bantam & Best Featherleg on a Bantam Black Cochin hen and Sheryl Butler won Reserve Featherleg on a White Cochin Pullet.
In March we had the Washington Feather Fanciers show in Monroe, WA where Joe Mazur took Best of Show with a Bantam Black Cochin hen and Ciera Walters had Best & Reserve Asiatic on LF Black Cochins.
Also in March was Red Bluff, CA where Junior Lacee Villines had Best Featherleg.
Next up was a fun show in Kennewick, WA put on by the Leftovers 4-H Club, at this show Sheryl Butler took Best of Show with a Black Cochin hen. Ciera Walters had Champion Large Fowl & Best Asiatic on a Black Cochin hen.
In May the Pacific District headed to Montana for the Rocky Mountain Poultry double show. In the first show, Ciera Walters had Reserve of Show on a Large Fowl Black Cochin Hen & Desiree Roth had Champion Featherleg on a Black Cochin Cock. In the second show Sheryl Butler took Reserve of Show with a Bantam Black Cochin Cockerel & Ciera Walters had Champion Large Fowl & Best Asiatic.
The Mother Earth News fair took place on May 31st in Puyallup, WA. Once again, Joe Mazur took Best of Show with a Bantam Black Cochin Pullet and Ciera Walters had Best & Reserve Asiatic on LF Black Cochins.
Photos from the Mother Earth News Fair below (left to right):
1) Best of Show, Black Bantam Pullet by Joe Mazur
2) RB Bantam by Joe Mazur
3) Champion Asiatic, BB, Black LF by Ciera Walters
4) Reserve Asiatic, RB, Black LF by Ciera Walters
In March we had the Washington Feather Fanciers show in Monroe, WA where Joe Mazur took Best of Show with a Bantam Black Cochin hen and Ciera Walters had Best & Reserve Asiatic on LF Black Cochins.
Also in March was Red Bluff, CA where Junior Lacee Villines had Best Featherleg.
Next up was a fun show in Kennewick, WA put on by the Leftovers 4-H Club, at this show Sheryl Butler took Best of Show with a Black Cochin hen. Ciera Walters had Champion Large Fowl & Best Asiatic on a Black Cochin hen.
In May the Pacific District headed to Montana for the Rocky Mountain Poultry double show. In the first show, Ciera Walters had Reserve of Show on a Large Fowl Black Cochin Hen & Desiree Roth had Champion Featherleg on a Black Cochin Cock. In the second show Sheryl Butler took Reserve of Show with a Bantam Black Cochin Cockerel & Ciera Walters had Champion Large Fowl & Best Asiatic.
The Mother Earth News fair took place on May 31st in Puyallup, WA. Once again, Joe Mazur took Best of Show with a Bantam Black Cochin Pullet and Ciera Walters had Best & Reserve Asiatic on LF Black Cochins.
Photos from the Mother Earth News Fair below (left to right):
1) Best of Show, Black Bantam Pullet by Joe Mazur
2) RB Bantam by Joe Mazur
3) Champion Asiatic, BB, Black LF by Ciera Walters
4) Reserve Asiatic, RB, Black LF by Ciera Walters
July brought us a small show on the northern coast of California, the Humboldt Show in Ferndale. Ciera Walters won Reserve Bantam on a Black Cochin Hen & Reserve Large Fowl on a Black Cochin Hen. Lacee Villines had the only Junior Cochin shown and won BV on her LF Blue Cochin Hen.
That wraps up the first part of 2014. I hope everyone had luck hatching winners for this coming Fall & Winter!
That wraps up the first part of 2014. I hope everyone had luck hatching winners for this coming Fall & Winter!
June 1, 2014 - Ohio National to Host District Meet
Greg Michael has announced the North Central Fall District Meet will be held at the Ohio National Nov. 7-9:
Sep 27 - Colwyn Championship Showcase, Fergus, Ontario, Canada - CI EASTERN NATIONAL
Oct 25-26 - Seaside Feather Fanciers Fall Show, Ventura, CA - CI Pacific District Meet
Nov 7-9 - Ohio National, Columbus, OH - CI North Central District Meet and
CI Qualifying Meets for Bantam Splash & Large Fowl Mottleds
Nov 28-30 - Eastern Iowa Poultry Assn., Iowa City, IA - CI WESTERN NATIONAL
May 17, 2014 - Cochin Calendar 2015
Have you Captured your Cochin in a Close-up worthy of the Cochin Calendar?
Do you have a Cornucopia of Colors in your Coop to share?
Maybe yours are just Characters and Comics waiting to be Cast?
Collections of Colossal Cushions always welcome!
Convey your Contenders to Linda Tobia at [email protected]!!
May 15, 2014 - By-Law Update from Linda Tobia:
Linda has asked that I tell you that the By-Laws were mailed today to all members, along with the following cover letter:
Hello Cochin Members:
First of all I would like to apologize for the by-laws taking so long, the committee members are spread out from coast to coast and worked very hard on the By-Laws. I would like to take this time to thank the BY-LAW COMMITTEE again for volunteering and taking on this task, Donna Lamb, Jamie Matts, John Burgess and Jennifer Morales. THANK YOU!
Once you have read them, and if anyone is interested in running for any of these positions, please send me a BIO on yourself to Linda Tobia, 11826 Moyer Rd, Webberville, Mi. 48892 or email to [email protected].
I have extended the due date to May 25, 2014.
Sincerely,
Linda Tobia
President of CI
May 15, 2014 - National Meet Updates from Linda Tobia:
2014 Eastern National
Hosted by Colwyn Championship Showcase: www.colwynshowcase.com
Fergus, Ontario, Canada
September 27, 2014
Cash Awards of over $500.00!!
Judge: Elton Minnich of PA
For more information contact:
Paul Homer
519-843-3459
[email protected]
2014 Western National
Hosted by Eastern Iowa Poultry Association: [email protected] or 619-646-2011
Iowa City, Iowa
November 28-30, 2014
Cash Awards of over $250.00!!
Judge: Lewis Cunningham
For more information contact:
Roland Doerr
952-200-6048 or 952-445-9748
April 30, 2014 - Election Update from Linda & Jamie:
From Linda Tobia:
The by-laws are not finished and today is the deadline for bios; I have extend the date to May 20th. The next newsletter will be going out in June but the end of June instead of the first of June. I would like to thank all of the members for their patience with the by-laws.
From Jamie Matts:
Letters of intent and pics deadline has been extended until the end of May. The board of directors has been going over the bylaw changes and hopefully in the next couple weeks they will be finalized and sent out to the membership. End of June is the plan for next newsletter with all the biography's of people who are intending to run. The ballots will go out in September newsletter. Hope everyone is staying safe, healthy and that hatching and raising your Cochin chicks is relieving some stress from your day!! Enjoy the hobby that's what it is all about. Take care, Jamie
March 31, 2014 - Update for CI Western National in November
The Board of Directors has selected Lewis Cunningham to Judge the Cochins at the CI Western National in November. The Meet is being hosted by the Eastern Iowa Poultry Association November 28 - 30, in Iowa City, IA. Hope to see you all there!
March 31, 2014 - March Membership Madness!
Welcome to our newest Members: Linda Grigsby of Madisonville, KY; Kimberly Stevens of Monroe, MI; Scott Kezney of Reddick, FL; Lisa Bentley; Monica & Richard Von Steinman & Family of Silver Cliff, CO; Douglas & Deanna Steiner & Family; Jennifer Jenson of Silvana, WA; Tim, Julie, Brittany & Daniel Holliker of Waterville, OH; and Angela Pasciolla of Milford, MI. Glad to have you with us!
March 26, 2014 - Message from Linda Tobia
THANK YOU:
I would like to thank the club members for the beautiful flowers, cards, phone calls and prays for the loss of my brother. I am going to miss my brother very much; he was a very happy go lucky guy and always had a smile on his face.
~Linda
March 8, 2014 - Photos Needed for 2015 Cochins International Calendar
We need pictures for the 2015 Cochins International Calendar. Send them to Linda Tobia or Linda Lucas. These pictures can be funny, seasonal theme, cute, creative, holiday themes, color, black & white, etc. We prefer the birds out of a cage. it is a good chance to show off your favorite birds
March 8, 2014 - Update to District, National and Special Meets
Rich Barczewski has announced that the Northeast 2 District Meet will be hosted by the Delmarva Poultry Fanciers Club, April 5-6, in Harrington, DE. For more info visit www.delmarvapoultry fanciers.com
Feb 15-16 - Chattahoochee Valley Poultry Assn., Newnan, GA - CI Southeast District Meet
Apr 5 - Bluegrass Poultry Club, Frankfort, KY - CI North Central District Meet
Apr 5-6 - Delmarva Poultry Fanciers Club, Harrington, DE - CI Northeast 2 District Meet
Apr 12-13 - Heart of America Spring Classic, Hutchinson, KS - CI Southwest District Meet
May 24-25 - Southern Ohio Poultry Assn., Lucasville, OH - CI APA Certification Meet for Bantam Splash
Sep 27 - Colwyn Championship Showcase, Fergus, Ontario, Canada - CI EASTERN NATIONAL
Oct 25-26 - Seaside Feather Fanciers Fall Show, Ventura, CA - CI Pacific District Meet
Nov 7-9 - Ohio National, Columbus, OH - CI Qualifying Meets for Bantam Splash & Large Fowl Mottleds
Nov 28-30 - Eastern Iowa Poultry Assn., Iowa City, IA - CI WESTERN NATIONAL
March 2, 2014 - Welcome February Members!
A very warm Cochin Welcome to our newest members: Alycia Adamo of ME, Sherry & Bill Weiss of CA, Jill, Chris, Mikhaila, Abby & Joshua Besida/Sunnyside Up Micro Farm of OH, Holly Miller of WA, Matt Stillman of WA, Glenn Thompson of NC, Elizabeth Walters of WA, Colleen Stoddard of CT, and Janet Jeanpierre of TX. Happy Hatching this Spring, and we will see you in the show aisles!
February 8, 2014 - More New Members!
So many new members - I thought I'd better welcome you before I lose track!! So a hearty Cochin Welcome to Judith Casey, Desiree Roth & Family, Joe & Barbara Lytwyn/Windy Crow Farm, Jennifer Jensen, Kimberly Stevens, Janet Jeanpierre, Scott Kesney, Alvin White, Christina Vanderlaan, Lisa Cooper, Karen Decker, Paul Stoddard, Linda Grigsby, Jennifer Lynn, Lisa Bentley and Kyle Tripp. See you at the shows!!
February 1, 2014 - Upcoming District, National and Special Meets!
Many District Meets have already been placed for 2014, and there will also be some special Qualifying Meets for new Varieties. Please be sure and mark your calendars and make your hotel reservations now!!
Feb 15-16 - Chattahoochee Valley Poultry Assn., Newnan, GA - CI Southeast District Meet
Apr 5 - Bluegrass Poultry Club, Frankfort, KY - CI North Central District Meet
Apr 12-13 - Heart of America Spring Classic, Hutchinson, KS - CI Southwest District Meet
May 24-25 - Southern Ohio Poultry Assn., Lucasville, OH - CI APA Certification Meet for Bantam Splash
Sep 27 - Colwyn Championship Showcase, Fergus, Ontario, Canada - CI EASTERN NATIONAL
Oct 25-26 - Seaside Feather Fanciers Fall Show, Ventura, CA - CI Pacific District Meet
Nov 7-9 - Ohio National, Columbus, OH - CI Qualifying Meets for Bantam Splash & Large Fowl Mottleds
Nov 28-30 - Eastern Iowa Poultry Assn., Iowa City, IA - CI WESTERN NATIONAL
January 31, 2014 - Welcome New 2014 Members!!
Thank you to our newest members for giving us a great start into the New Year! We look forward to meeting you in the showhalls! Welcome to Clayton Botkin of British Columbia, Gerald & Barb Church of NE, Kara Day of ME, Reece Easter of MA, Justin Harper of GA, Jeannie & Michael Jarvis of OH, Sean Kennedy of NY, Nick Lucas of OK, Rhiannon Meadows of TX, Ethan Nuzum of KS, David Ovard of ID, Lisa & Mark Podgwaite of VT, Trevor Simmons of MO, and Jamie Washburn of IN.
January 21, 2014 - North Central District Spring Meet is Set!!
I have just placed our Spring District Meet with the Bluegrass Poultry Club. The show date is April 5, 2014 and they are also having the Silkie District meet which will be nice for those raising both breeds. The following is what the Bluegrass club secretary, Marty Short, had to say about the show:
" Our show is located in the center of Kentucky in the heart of the bluegrass, our state capital, Frankfort, Ky at Lakeview Park. Our beautiful state is also located almost in the center of the United States. We feel this is a great location because we are minutes from I-64 and I-75. We are also 15 minutes from Bluegrass Airport in Lexington, Ky. There are many places in the area to stay like Best Western, Bluegrass Inn, and Ramada. There are many places to eat or shop in Frankfort or Lexington. Great places to eat nearby are places like Cracker Barrel, Logans Roadhouse, and Cattlemans Roadhouse. There are many sites to see while you're in the area. There are many state parks, horse farms, and distilleries like Buffalo Trace Distillary. The greatest thing about our club is the great members and the great mixture of breeds and varieties of poultry we bring to our shows. Our show dates are April 5,2014 and October 25,2014. "
Bluegrass Poultry Club - Show date April 5, 2014
Lakeview Park
Frankfort Livestock Complex
2456 Georgetown Rd.
Frankfort, KY
~Greg Michael, North Central District Director
January 19, 2014 - New North Central District Manager
Anyone wishing to contact Cochins International for meet placement in the NC district region (IN IL OH WI KY MI) should now direct all correspondence to Greg Michael in MI. His email is [email protected] Matt McCammon, the former director, is no longer serving in that capacity. Thank you!
~Matt McCammon
January 9, 2014 - Northeastern Poultry Congress
The NORTHEASTERN POULTRY CONGRESS/2013 APA National is fast approaching on Jan. 18-19. I'm glad to say that our CI members have raised $295 plus Jr. trophies and memberships! We will have a CI table provided by Linda Tobia where there will be posters, newsletters, membership applications, breeders directories, raffle items, and members to answer questions and entice new members. The APA is also honoring 2 of our top CI breeders; Bob Hawes and Bill Sirrine. This should be a great CI showing - who's attending?
~ Northeast 1 District Director Donna Lamb
December 29, 2013 - Norman Rau (1920-2013)
Very sad news today, as I received the following from Karl Rau:
Norman F. Rau 1920-2013
Retired Lt. Col. US Army, Husband, Father, Grandfather & Great-Grandfather, Cochin breeder / showman extraordinaire!
To my family and friends... I just got the phone call (12/26/13), Great Grampa has gone to a better place... "Dad please give Mom and Gillian a hug for me." RIP I love you
Karl ... your son
Please keep the Rau Family in your thoughts and prayers.
December 15, 2013 - Welcome New Members!!
As we close out 2013, we want to welcome many new members that will start the New Year with us: Kim & Kendra Aldrich of MI, Jaclyn Allen of OH, Atty Bailey of IA, Anna Ballard of WA, Doug Bishop of SC, Brian Blair of GA, Donna Schmidt & Brady Paul of OR, Leanne Brewer of MS, Rich Caves of MO, Jim Crosby of Georgetown, Ontario Canada, Cromwell Family of CA, Willis Farm of SC, Beth Gentry of TN, Kyle Godwin of FL, Cammy, Richard, Joslyn & Jasmine Jarvis of OK, Tim Lewis of ME, Tannar Markason of WA, Tammy McComis of OH, James Northam of TX, Scott Peterson of OH, Roslyn Pickens of AR, Sydney Regan of OH, Deborah Sims of AL, William Smith of LA, Ed & Jody Spaulding of MD, Holly & Nathan Spencer of OH, Ken Splett of SD, Amanda Storey of WV, Lacee Villines of CA, and Jesus Zaragaza of CA. We look forward to meeting each and every one of you in the show aisles!!
November 27, 2013 - Please Help our European Friends!
From Ardjan Warnshuis:
We are working on a book on Cochins and Cochin bantams. We discribe the history of both breeds in Europe and USA.
We need good pictures of american birds. Good quality birds of today. They are needed for showing the quality of the birds in USA today.
We ask the members to mail us pics ( minimal 1.5 MB ) with “wetransfer” so that we can download the high resolution pics that can be printed.
They should put thier name in the mail too so that we can put that in with the pictures.
The book will be ready in spring. It will be fullcolor 168 ore 176 pages. People that are interested can contact me for costs and shipping.
As samples I mail you a few pages of the book.
We apreciate your help.
Mail to:
[email protected]
Regards, Ardjan
See sample pages here:
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Greg Michael has announced the North Central Fall District Meet will be held at the Ohio National Nov. 7-9:
Sep 27 - Colwyn Championship Showcase, Fergus, Ontario, Canada - CI EASTERN NATIONAL
Oct 25-26 - Seaside Feather Fanciers Fall Show, Ventura, CA - CI Pacific District Meet
Nov 7-9 - Ohio National, Columbus, OH - CI North Central District Meet and
CI Qualifying Meets for Bantam Splash & Large Fowl Mottleds
Nov 28-30 - Eastern Iowa Poultry Assn., Iowa City, IA - CI WESTERN NATIONAL
May 17, 2014 - Cochin Calendar 2015
Have you Captured your Cochin in a Close-up worthy of the Cochin Calendar?
Do you have a Cornucopia of Colors in your Coop to share?
Maybe yours are just Characters and Comics waiting to be Cast?
Collections of Colossal Cushions always welcome!
Convey your Contenders to Linda Tobia at [email protected]!!
May 15, 2014 - By-Law Update from Linda Tobia:
Linda has asked that I tell you that the By-Laws were mailed today to all members, along with the following cover letter:
Hello Cochin Members:
First of all I would like to apologize for the by-laws taking so long, the committee members are spread out from coast to coast and worked very hard on the By-Laws. I would like to take this time to thank the BY-LAW COMMITTEE again for volunteering and taking on this task, Donna Lamb, Jamie Matts, John Burgess and Jennifer Morales. THANK YOU!
Once you have read them, and if anyone is interested in running for any of these positions, please send me a BIO on yourself to Linda Tobia, 11826 Moyer Rd, Webberville, Mi. 48892 or email to [email protected].
I have extended the due date to May 25, 2014.
Sincerely,
Linda Tobia
President of CI
May 15, 2014 - National Meet Updates from Linda Tobia:
2014 Eastern National
Hosted by Colwyn Championship Showcase: www.colwynshowcase.com
Fergus, Ontario, Canada
September 27, 2014
Cash Awards of over $500.00!!
Judge: Elton Minnich of PA
For more information contact:
Paul Homer
519-843-3459
[email protected]
2014 Western National
Hosted by Eastern Iowa Poultry Association: [email protected] or 619-646-2011
Iowa City, Iowa
November 28-30, 2014
Cash Awards of over $250.00!!
Judge: Lewis Cunningham
For more information contact:
Roland Doerr
952-200-6048 or 952-445-9748
April 30, 2014 - Election Update from Linda & Jamie:
From Linda Tobia:
The by-laws are not finished and today is the deadline for bios; I have extend the date to May 20th. The next newsletter will be going out in June but the end of June instead of the first of June. I would like to thank all of the members for their patience with the by-laws.
From Jamie Matts:
Letters of intent and pics deadline has been extended until the end of May. The board of directors has been going over the bylaw changes and hopefully in the next couple weeks they will be finalized and sent out to the membership. End of June is the plan for next newsletter with all the biography's of people who are intending to run. The ballots will go out in September newsletter. Hope everyone is staying safe, healthy and that hatching and raising your Cochin chicks is relieving some stress from your day!! Enjoy the hobby that's what it is all about. Take care, Jamie
March 31, 2014 - Update for CI Western National in November
The Board of Directors has selected Lewis Cunningham to Judge the Cochins at the CI Western National in November. The Meet is being hosted by the Eastern Iowa Poultry Association November 28 - 30, in Iowa City, IA. Hope to see you all there!
March 31, 2014 - March Membership Madness!
Welcome to our newest Members: Linda Grigsby of Madisonville, KY; Kimberly Stevens of Monroe, MI; Scott Kezney of Reddick, FL; Lisa Bentley; Monica & Richard Von Steinman & Family of Silver Cliff, CO; Douglas & Deanna Steiner & Family; Jennifer Jenson of Silvana, WA; Tim, Julie, Brittany & Daniel Holliker of Waterville, OH; and Angela Pasciolla of Milford, MI. Glad to have you with us!
March 26, 2014 - Message from Linda Tobia
THANK YOU:
I would like to thank the club members for the beautiful flowers, cards, phone calls and prays for the loss of my brother. I am going to miss my brother very much; he was a very happy go lucky guy and always had a smile on his face.
~Linda
March 8, 2014 - Photos Needed for 2015 Cochins International Calendar
We need pictures for the 2015 Cochins International Calendar. Send them to Linda Tobia or Linda Lucas. These pictures can be funny, seasonal theme, cute, creative, holiday themes, color, black & white, etc. We prefer the birds out of a cage. it is a good chance to show off your favorite birds
March 8, 2014 - Update to District, National and Special Meets
Rich Barczewski has announced that the Northeast 2 District Meet will be hosted by the Delmarva Poultry Fanciers Club, April 5-6, in Harrington, DE. For more info visit www.delmarvapoultry fanciers.com
Feb 15-16 - Chattahoochee Valley Poultry Assn., Newnan, GA - CI Southeast District Meet
Apr 5 - Bluegrass Poultry Club, Frankfort, KY - CI North Central District Meet
Apr 5-6 - Delmarva Poultry Fanciers Club, Harrington, DE - CI Northeast 2 District Meet
Apr 12-13 - Heart of America Spring Classic, Hutchinson, KS - CI Southwest District Meet
May 24-25 - Southern Ohio Poultry Assn., Lucasville, OH - CI APA Certification Meet for Bantam Splash
Sep 27 - Colwyn Championship Showcase, Fergus, Ontario, Canada - CI EASTERN NATIONAL
Oct 25-26 - Seaside Feather Fanciers Fall Show, Ventura, CA - CI Pacific District Meet
Nov 7-9 - Ohio National, Columbus, OH - CI Qualifying Meets for Bantam Splash & Large Fowl Mottleds
Nov 28-30 - Eastern Iowa Poultry Assn., Iowa City, IA - CI WESTERN NATIONAL
March 2, 2014 - Welcome February Members!
A very warm Cochin Welcome to our newest members: Alycia Adamo of ME, Sherry & Bill Weiss of CA, Jill, Chris, Mikhaila, Abby & Joshua Besida/Sunnyside Up Micro Farm of OH, Holly Miller of WA, Matt Stillman of WA, Glenn Thompson of NC, Elizabeth Walters of WA, Colleen Stoddard of CT, and Janet Jeanpierre of TX. Happy Hatching this Spring, and we will see you in the show aisles!
February 8, 2014 - More New Members!
So many new members - I thought I'd better welcome you before I lose track!! So a hearty Cochin Welcome to Judith Casey, Desiree Roth & Family, Joe & Barbara Lytwyn/Windy Crow Farm, Jennifer Jensen, Kimberly Stevens, Janet Jeanpierre, Scott Kesney, Alvin White, Christina Vanderlaan, Lisa Cooper, Karen Decker, Paul Stoddard, Linda Grigsby, Jennifer Lynn, Lisa Bentley and Kyle Tripp. See you at the shows!!
February 1, 2014 - Upcoming District, National and Special Meets!
Many District Meets have already been placed for 2014, and there will also be some special Qualifying Meets for new Varieties. Please be sure and mark your calendars and make your hotel reservations now!!
Feb 15-16 - Chattahoochee Valley Poultry Assn., Newnan, GA - CI Southeast District Meet
Apr 5 - Bluegrass Poultry Club, Frankfort, KY - CI North Central District Meet
Apr 12-13 - Heart of America Spring Classic, Hutchinson, KS - CI Southwest District Meet
May 24-25 - Southern Ohio Poultry Assn., Lucasville, OH - CI APA Certification Meet for Bantam Splash
Sep 27 - Colwyn Championship Showcase, Fergus, Ontario, Canada - CI EASTERN NATIONAL
Oct 25-26 - Seaside Feather Fanciers Fall Show, Ventura, CA - CI Pacific District Meet
Nov 7-9 - Ohio National, Columbus, OH - CI Qualifying Meets for Bantam Splash & Large Fowl Mottleds
Nov 28-30 - Eastern Iowa Poultry Assn., Iowa City, IA - CI WESTERN NATIONAL
January 31, 2014 - Welcome New 2014 Members!!
Thank you to our newest members for giving us a great start into the New Year! We look forward to meeting you in the showhalls! Welcome to Clayton Botkin of British Columbia, Gerald & Barb Church of NE, Kara Day of ME, Reece Easter of MA, Justin Harper of GA, Jeannie & Michael Jarvis of OH, Sean Kennedy of NY, Nick Lucas of OK, Rhiannon Meadows of TX, Ethan Nuzum of KS, David Ovard of ID, Lisa & Mark Podgwaite of VT, Trevor Simmons of MO, and Jamie Washburn of IN.
January 21, 2014 - North Central District Spring Meet is Set!!
I have just placed our Spring District Meet with the Bluegrass Poultry Club. The show date is April 5, 2014 and they are also having the Silkie District meet which will be nice for those raising both breeds. The following is what the Bluegrass club secretary, Marty Short, had to say about the show:
" Our show is located in the center of Kentucky in the heart of the bluegrass, our state capital, Frankfort, Ky at Lakeview Park. Our beautiful state is also located almost in the center of the United States. We feel this is a great location because we are minutes from I-64 and I-75. We are also 15 minutes from Bluegrass Airport in Lexington, Ky. There are many places in the area to stay like Best Western, Bluegrass Inn, and Ramada. There are many places to eat or shop in Frankfort or Lexington. Great places to eat nearby are places like Cracker Barrel, Logans Roadhouse, and Cattlemans Roadhouse. There are many sites to see while you're in the area. There are many state parks, horse farms, and distilleries like Buffalo Trace Distillary. The greatest thing about our club is the great members and the great mixture of breeds and varieties of poultry we bring to our shows. Our show dates are April 5,2014 and October 25,2014. "
Bluegrass Poultry Club - Show date April 5, 2014
Lakeview Park
Frankfort Livestock Complex
2456 Georgetown Rd.
Frankfort, KY
~Greg Michael, North Central District Director
January 19, 2014 - New North Central District Manager
Anyone wishing to contact Cochins International for meet placement in the NC district region (IN IL OH WI KY MI) should now direct all correspondence to Greg Michael in MI. His email is [email protected] Matt McCammon, the former director, is no longer serving in that capacity. Thank you!
~Matt McCammon
January 9, 2014 - Northeastern Poultry Congress
The NORTHEASTERN POULTRY CONGRESS/2013 APA National is fast approaching on Jan. 18-19. I'm glad to say that our CI members have raised $295 plus Jr. trophies and memberships! We will have a CI table provided by Linda Tobia where there will be posters, newsletters, membership applications, breeders directories, raffle items, and members to answer questions and entice new members. The APA is also honoring 2 of our top CI breeders; Bob Hawes and Bill Sirrine. This should be a great CI showing - who's attending?
~ Northeast 1 District Director Donna Lamb
December 29, 2013 - Norman Rau (1920-2013)
Very sad news today, as I received the following from Karl Rau:
Norman F. Rau 1920-2013
Retired Lt. Col. US Army, Husband, Father, Grandfather & Great-Grandfather, Cochin breeder / showman extraordinaire!
To my family and friends... I just got the phone call (12/26/13), Great Grampa has gone to a better place... "Dad please give Mom and Gillian a hug for me." RIP I love you
Karl ... your son
Please keep the Rau Family in your thoughts and prayers.
December 15, 2013 - Welcome New Members!!
As we close out 2013, we want to welcome many new members that will start the New Year with us: Kim & Kendra Aldrich of MI, Jaclyn Allen of OH, Atty Bailey of IA, Anna Ballard of WA, Doug Bishop of SC, Brian Blair of GA, Donna Schmidt & Brady Paul of OR, Leanne Brewer of MS, Rich Caves of MO, Jim Crosby of Georgetown, Ontario Canada, Cromwell Family of CA, Willis Farm of SC, Beth Gentry of TN, Kyle Godwin of FL, Cammy, Richard, Joslyn & Jasmine Jarvis of OK, Tim Lewis of ME, Tannar Markason of WA, Tammy McComis of OH, James Northam of TX, Scott Peterson of OH, Roslyn Pickens of AR, Sydney Regan of OH, Deborah Sims of AL, William Smith of LA, Ed & Jody Spaulding of MD, Holly & Nathan Spencer of OH, Ken Splett of SD, Amanda Storey of WV, Lacee Villines of CA, and Jesus Zaragaza of CA. We look forward to meeting each and every one of you in the show aisles!!
November 27, 2013 - Please Help our European Friends!
From Ardjan Warnshuis:
We are working on a book on Cochins and Cochin bantams. We discribe the history of both breeds in Europe and USA.
We need good pictures of american birds. Good quality birds of today. They are needed for showing the quality of the birds in USA today.
We ask the members to mail us pics ( minimal 1.5 MB ) with “wetransfer” so that we can download the high resolution pics that can be printed.
They should put thier name in the mail too so that we can put that in with the pictures.
The book will be ready in spring. It will be fullcolor 168 ore 176 pages. People that are interested can contact me for costs and shipping.
As samples I mail you a few pages of the book.
We apreciate your help.
Mail to:
[email protected]
Regards, Ardjan
See sample pages here:
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November 2, 2013 - Awards Galore for the Eastern National - Something for Everyone!!
Click on the below link for the most recent list of Premium Awards:
Premium Awards
Here's the list of Junior Awards:
Ceramic plates for BB LF and Bantam are donated by the club
Best Breed LF and Bantam- Wooden show/transport boxes, donated by Joe Mazur
BB LF and B- $10 - Becky Salinger
RB LF and B- $5- Becky Salinger
BV- Handmade Ceramic awards made by Kimberly Nance
Best buff- bantam-$10- Donna Lamb
Best bantam frizzle- $10 Jennifer Binns Morales.
Best Barred LF $10 Diane Delaney
Best barred Bantam -$10 Diane Delaney
Joanie Fullerton has donated $50 to be distributed to BV's present.
October, 2013 - Update on Eastern National!
The Cochins International Eastern National is in Knoxville, Tenn., December 6 - 8, 2013.
All members that will be attending the Eastern National please come to the COCHIN table and REGISTER and PICK YOUR FREE GIFT. Yes, that’s what I said, a FREE GIFT for each member.
We will be having a 50/50 raffle going and several items such as a three hole for bantams and a large carrier for two LF Cochins is being donated by Rick Harmon from Ohio.
We have a pair of White Bantam Cochins donated by Judy Gantt and another pair of White Bantam Cochins donated by John Burgess. If anyone else has birds they would like to donate, please contact Judy Gantt [email protected] for the SILENT AUCTION.
11/2 Silent Auction Update: Ann & Jimmie Ray from AL have donated a pair of Brown Red Bantams for the auction.
Judy has also collected $1,000.00 in award money. Thank you to everyone who has donated - we think this is a new Club record. Contratulations Judy!
I do hope several of you will be attending the Eastern National; it would be great to have a large group of COCHIN MEMBERS at this show. SEE YOU THERE.
~Linda Tobia
October, 2013 - Welcome New Members!
A special Thanx to all our Members who have already started sending in their 2014 membership renewals. Your continued support is truly appreciated. Thank you for your continued support!
We have many new Members to welcome at this time: Bud Blankenship of OH, Xander Meeks of OH, Rachel Lewis of MD, Tausha Maze of OK, Cindy Spencer of TX, Eric Milton of MO, Brandi Brower of MI, John, Michelle & Ian Ulvin Family of MN, Cole Nix of IN, Noah Freestone of IN, Eric Jackson Family of IN, Stacey McKenzie of IN, Laurie Townsend of IN, and Danny & Teresa Banks of IL.
September 21, 2013 - More New Summer Members!
Welcome to our newest members: Jordan Ginter of IL, Amy & John Crouch of AR, Emma Stewart of IL, Sean Kennedy of NY, Camden Calloway of IN, Connor & Bec Thomas of WA, Neil & Donna Townsend of PA, Alyssa Grocott of NY, Ryan & Nicholas Pinckney of NY, the Hoitink Family (Randall & Amy) of WI, Abyacres Hobby Farm/Virginia Kouterick of NY, Melissa Smith of GA, Brian Blan of GA, Norman Tillotson of KS, Connie McConachie of MN, Kyle Wilkerson of IA, Jodi Frye of TN, and Lance Ward of TN. We look forward to seeing everyone in the showhalls!
July 5, 2013 - Welcome New June Members!
Please say Hello to our newest members: Dillon Sheiss of IN, Amy Pfannenstiel of KS, Ted Brown of WV, Tyler Greer of OH, Robert Tabbert of WI, Melissa Tensa of OR, Jacob Tollakson of WI, Larry Margitas of NY, Andrea Sorenson of MI, Caitlin Stevenson of CA and Melinda Marr of CA. We hope to see you all in the showhalls in the near future!
June 23, 2013 - Request for Eastern National Awards
Judy Gant, SE District Director for Cochins International, is trying to get a head start on the awards money to be offered at the Eastern National to be held at Knoxville this December. It is sure a lot nicer to win at a national if a nice amount of award money is at stake. She would like to have monetary awards for best and reserve variety of as many of the standard varieties as we can. Another option is for you to sponsor a monetary award in memory or in honor of a particular person. Judy would like to get this wrapped up by Sept. 1 as the show catalogs will go to the printer at that time. It would sure be nice to see a column of cochin award offerings in the show catalog. That would show how much cochin breeders or large fowl and bantams support their breed. So contact Judy soon. Her contact information is in the Newsletter or HERE on the Cochins International website. Judy says if she doesn't hear from you, you will hear from her! Thanks in advance for your assistance.
June 12, 2013 - June Newsletter and CI Master Breeder Points Released
Well, Linda Tobia has done it again and released another great Newsletter! The June Newsletter was released today. Those of you that have elected to receive it by email should check your in boxes, and those of you receiving it by USPS should give it a few days. If you do not receive your email, please contact Linda at [email protected].
Included in the June Newsletter are the Master Breeder Points. Linda Lucas is our new Master Breeder Points Chairperson, and she has been hard at work catching up with all the 2012 shows, and will stay on top of it going forward. We want to thank all the many show secretaries that did the best they could to help us re-construct 2012. If you have any inquiries regarding your points, please contact Linda at [email protected].
June 9, 2013 - And Growing, and Growing, and Growing . . .
Please extend a hearty Cochin Welcome to our newest April and May members: John Hoekstra of Wyoming, Ontario-Canada, George and Cathy Carlton of Seguin, TX, Walter Kreitzer of Lewisburg, OH, Dan Sidor of Stephentown, NY, April Thomas of Opelousas, LA, Cassidy Love of Georgetown, IN, Lucinda Toste of Loleta, CA, Justin Massey of Hendersonville, NC, Bobbie Jo Clark of Benton, PA, Ciera Walters of Milton, WA, Kim Stevens of Monroe, MI, Pilot Mountain Poultry of Hendersonville, NC, Dale Dionne of Granville, IL, Aaron Hunsinger of Meadville, PA, Leo Simmons of Hamilton, Bermuda, Scott Adams of Litchfield, NE, Teresa Kuras of Mt. Morris, NY, Daniel Baker Jr. of Jackson, OH, Dale Peterman of Bedford, OH, Keith O'Flaherty of New Waterford, Nova Scotia-Canada, Manna Poultry/Anna Pearson and Mandy Rains DVM of Deatsville, AL, Kim Nance and Family of Cleveland, NC, and David and Jody Olson of Zionsville, IN. Whew! Please be sure and introduce yourself and welcome them when you see them in the showhalls!
June, 2013 - Eastern National News
President Linda Tobia has announced that Troy LaRoche of Canada has been selected to judge the Cochins at our 2013 Eastern National Meet this fall. The meet will be December 7-8, 2013 in Knoxville, Tennessee, and is hosted by the Tennessee Valley Poultry Club. The Meet will also be hosting the 2013 ABA National Meet. Have you made your reservations yet?
June, 2013 - Pacific District News
Please welcome Jennifer Binns Morales of Riverside, CA as the new acting Interim Director for the Pacific District. The District includes the states of Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Washington. As we welcome Jennifer, we want to thank Tim Johnson for his service, and wish him the best in his future endeavors.
March 31, 2013 - Spring Brings New Members!
Spring brings to us not only the promise of new hatches, but also many new members! Please give a warm welcome to our newest members, and be sure and watch for them in the showhalls and say Hello: Shirley Robinson of CA, Emma Lane of CA, Bob Anderson of OR, Jennifer & Brooke Morales of CA, Amy Durbin of OR, Gene & Charlotte Geroche of CA, Michelle Gordon of CA, Halvorson Poultry of WI, Tina Sanderlin of MI, Drexel Jordan of AR, Shari & John Evans of OH, Sadie Evans of OH, Darrin Day of KY, Justin Day of ME, Henry Fones of NH, Kim Niblack of MI, Beverly Fledderjohann of OH, Shylee Ackman of CO, and Will Bryles of AR.
March 8, 2013 - Cochins International 2013 Eastern National Meet Announced!
Mark your calendars & make your room reservations now for December 7-8, 2013 in Knoxville, Tennessee. The Tennessee Valley Poultry Club will be hosting our 2013 Eastern National Meet. The show will also be hosting the 2013 ABA National Meet. More details will follow in the upcoming months!
March 3, 2013 - Have You Renewed Your Cochins International Membership?
While we take the time to welcome our new members every month, we especially want to express our gratitude to our members that renew their memberships year in and year out. Our Breed and Club stay strong because of your continued commitment and participation.
But we still have over 100 Cochins International members that still have not yet renewed their dues for 2013. Are you one of them? The membership list is about to be purged, which means you are in jeopardy of losing your benefits, such as eligibility for Club Master Breeder Points, Newsletters, inclusions in this year's Breeders Directory, Junior Prograam benefits, just to name a few. Supporting and promoting our Breed means more than just chatting in the online Forums. Please click here to renew today!
March 3, 2013 - Welcome New February Members!
We have another great group of new members - please welcome them when you see them in the showhalls and chat with them online: Mystic Farms/Jacki Jordan and Mike Floyd of FL, Brian, Paula and Courtney Lane of IN, Brittany Hoover of MI, Leanna Frank of MA, John Neff of FL, Anton Schilter of WA, and Linda Lucas of MI.
February 17, 2013 - North Central District Spring Meet & Awards Announced!
The North Central Spring District Meet will be held at the Gateway Poultry Club show in Bloomington, Indiana. The show takes place at the Monroe County Fairgrounds on April 13, 2013. Fred Abbitt, a CI and Gateway club member, has sponsored the following cash awards and plaques:
Overall Best Cochin in open show (LF and Bantams competing)....Castlebury plaque with Pewter Cochin figurine
Largest Cochin entry in Open show.....$30.00 cash
2nd Largest Cochin entry in Open show....$15.00 cash
Best Jr. Cochin (LF and Bantams competing)....$10.00 cash
Fred hopes as many Cochin breeders and exhibitors as possible can attend the show. Last year, 9 varieties and about 90 cochins were exhibited. He would like to have 100+ there this year. Come start the show season in Indiana at the Gateway Poultry club show.
~Matt McCammon, NC District Director, [email protected]
February 12, 2013 - Results of the All-Cochin Online Show!
Results are now in and posted! See here: Winter 2013 Show
February 9, 2013 - Our Membership Ranks Keep Growing in 2013!
We are thrilled to have so many new Members joining our ranks to help promote our fabulous Cochin breed with their support of our Club! Please welcome the Raymond Stoffer Family of IN, Courtney Newcomb of FL, Kayla Beerkircher of WI, Enrico Blohm of Germany, Melvin Kangas of MI, Michael Christie of CA, Clay Williams of TX, Darren Wegg of GA, Linda & Charles Merrell of AL, Sanna Piispanen of CT, the Jarreau Farms Family of LA, Brian Short of IN, Tom Mozena of OH, George Smallman of Ontario, Canada, the Bennett Family of Ontario, Canada, and Kathy Stevenson of Alberta, Canada. Welcome Everyone - what a great way to start the New Year!
February 1, 2013 - Premier of Cochins International Online Cochin Show!
We are NOW accepting entries for our Premier Online All-Cochin Show!! The entry deadline is Midnight, February 7th. We are happy to announce that Jamie Matts will be judging the Premier Show. Read all about it and enter the show HERE !
January 19, 2013 - Welcome to Becky Salinger - our new Youth Program Leader!
Cochins International is happy to announce that Becky Salinger DVM has been appointed Youth Program Leader! She already has her hands full coordinating the Lapel Pin Awards for Junior Exhibitors, as well CI's partnership with the APA/ABA A.C.E. Program and Youth Showmanship Points Program. Welcome Becky!
January 5, 2013 - Cochins International 2013 Western National Meet
Have you sent your entry in yet? The postmark deadline is Monday, January 7th! We are excited to have the Pacific Poultry Breeders Association hosting our 2013 Western National Meet on January 26th & 27th in Stockton, California. Jamie Matts will be judging the Cochins. Pacific Director Tim Johnson expects about $500 in prize money. And be sure to watch for our famous raffles and auctions! For more show information, visit the PPBA website at www.pacificpoultrybreedersassn.com or email [email protected] or call 1-209-296-8084. See you there!!
January 1, 2013 - December New Members!
Happy New Year! to our newest members: Todd Sensenig of MD, Bart Leyssen of Belgium, Jason Greer of TN, Ashley LeBrun of MN (Junior Member), Karen Anderson of VA, April Andrews of PA, Nancy Wicker of SD, and Steve and Sandy Mintun of NC. Best of Luck to you with your 2013 breeding programs and showmanship!
November 30, 2012 - November New Members!
A hearty Cochin Welcome to our newest members: Jan Butterworth of MA, Michael Lamp of OH, Pamela Larson of MA, and new Junior member Owen Visser of NY. We're glad to have you with us, and look forward to meeting you in the showhalls and chatting with you in the online Forums.
November 18, 2012 - Breeders Directories Now for Sale!
This is THE OFFICIAL COCHINS INTERNATIONAL BREEDERS DIRECTORY for 2011-2012! The 60-page Directory is a celebration of Cochins International’s 20-year Anniversary. Members take a look back at the Club’s history, as well as looking forward to where the Club and some Varieties will be in the next 20 years.
Breeders are listed alphabetically as well as by state. New in this Directory is also a listing of breeders by Variety - makes it so easy for you to find exactly what you want!
The next Directory won’t be published until late 2013, so this will be an invaluable tool to help you when looking for new spring stock.
The purchase price INCLUDES not only the Directory, but ALSO a 2013 full-benefits membership in Cochins International. This membership will run from January 1 thru December 31, 2013, and includes all Club Newsletters and eligibility in the Club Master Breeders program. It also includes the 2013-2014 Breeders Directory to be published in the fall of 2013 - that’s TWO Directories for the price of one! As a member, your listing and participation in the 2013-14 Breeders Directory is always FREE!
When you receive your Directory, it will include a Prepaid Membership form. You MUST complete the form and return it to the Membership Chairman to complete your 2013 membership.
Pricing for this special offer includes Free Shipping of the Directory:
Adult or Family: $ 15.00
Junior (under 18): $ 7.50
Checks should be made payable to Cochins International, and mailed to:
Gail Carlson
7080 West 55th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80002
If you need to make special arrangements to pay by PayPal, please email or PM me.
October 31, 2012 - And Growing Some More!!
Welcome to our newest members for October - hailing from Canada south to Texas and Alabama, and from the east coast to west coast! They are Kathy Stevenson/Hawthorne Hill Heritage Poultry of Alberta, Canada, Shyla Cockle of Sammamish, WA, Estlack Bantams of Clarendon, TX, the Houde Family of Princeton, MA, and Deborah Sims & Kristen Busby of Woodstock, AL. We look forward to seeing you in the showhalls, and chatting with you on the Forum.
October 21, 2012 - And Growing!!
A hearty Welcome to new members Judy Davis of IN, Cole Bauman of MI, Virginia Klonowski of NY, and Mikayla Gerwig of MI. Glad to have you with us!
October 16, 2012 - Our Family Keeps Growing!
We are happy to announce the newest members of the Cochins International family. They are Tony Owens of MO, Jenna Keller of CA (Junior member), and Cole Spicer of MI (Junior member). Glad to have you aboard Tony; and Jenna and Cole - we look forward to seeing you in the showhalls for many years to come!
October 10, 2012 - The 2012 CI Calendars are Here!!
The 2013 Cochins International Calendars are here! I got a sneak preview, and Linda has done a fantastic job! They are $20 each, or if you purchase two or more they are $18 each. Shipping is $2 per calendar, and if you order 2 calendars, the 2nd will ship for free. They will be available at the CI table at shows, or you can order by mail. These will make great Christmas gifts, so order today! If ordering by mail, make your checks out to Cochins International, and mail to Linda Tobia, 11826 Moyer Road, Webberville, MI 48892. If you have any questions about ordering, or at which shows the calendars will be available, you can contact Linda at [email protected]
ALL COCHINS ALL YEAR LONG - What more could you possibly want?
October 10, 2012 - Welcome New Members!
We would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest members: Tommy Nusz of KY, Audrey Patriarche of MI, Cole Baumann of MI (Junior member), David Soderquist of MI, and Judy Davis of IN. Please feel free to contact any of the Officers or Directors whenever you need assitance, or visit The Forum whenever you want to chat. We look forward to seeing you in the showhalls!
September 17, 2012 - CI 2012 Eastern National Entry Form & Premium List
Hot off the Press! Here is the ENTRY FORM and PREMIUM LIST for the Maryland State Poultry Fanciers Show, host to the 2012 Cochins International Eastern National Meet on November 3rd and 4th in Frederick, Maryland. See you there!
September 12, 2012 - Special Newsletter Release!
A special edition of the Cochins International Newsletter has just been released for September! So watch for it in your mail or email. Thanx Linda!
August 3, 2012 - We Lose our Friend and Colleague Pam Hamilton
It is with much sadness that we must pass on the tragic news of the death of our friend and colleague Pam Hamilton at the age of 48. Pam's love of Cochins was evident to anyone who met her in the showhalls. Our deepest sympathies and condolences go to Pam's family, friends and loved ones. God Bless and Keep You, Pam.
"Hamilton, Pamela 48, of Troy, Missouri, passed away on Monday, July 30, 2012 at her residence. She was born on September 13, 1963 in Hobert, Indiana, a loving daughter of James and Patricia "Pat" Metz. Pamela was united in marriage to Tim Hamilton, on June 8, 2000, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Pamela graduated from Hobert High School in 1982 and continued her education at Indiana University as a Dental Assistant. She tended the animals on the family farm. Pamela had a real love for her animals, raised Cochin chickens, was very close to receiving her Master Breeder License, won several shows and titles and competed at the 2008 Missouri State Fair, received Champion overall in show. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary, Hawk Point, Missouri VFW Post #7560 and American Legion in New Chicago, Indiana. She held a special place in her heart for her family and her animals She is survived by loving husband, Tim Hamilton of Troy, Missouri; one daughter, Nicole Owen of Troy, Missouri; parents: James and Patricia "Pat" Metz of Hobert, Indiana; step-daughter, Jamie Reinhart of Portage, Indiana; two brothers: Michael Metz and Steve Metz of Hobert, Indiana; She was preceded in death by her grandparents. Graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, August 3, 2012 at Calvary Cemetery in Portage, Indiana. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made to All Paws. In care of Kemper-Marsh-Millard Family Funeral Chapel; P.O. Box 222, Troy, MO 63379. Online condolences may be made at www.millardfamilychapels.com Ph.(636) 528-8221 Published in Post-Tribune on August 1, 2012"
August 1, 2012 - Backyard Poultry Magazine Features Jamie Matts
If you are not a subscriber to Backyard Poultry Magazine, then you have missed a great feature article on our own Jamie Matts. The article was written by Tamara Staples, author of the 2001 "The Fairest Fowl". The article is in the August/September 2012 issue. Here is a complete copy of the article:
Jamie Matts - A Love of the Hobby
July 31, 2012 - Line-up for Eastern National Silent Auction
We are very happy to announce that Tom Roebuck is donating a beautiful pair of Large Black Cochins and John Burgess is donating a beautiful pair of Bantam White Cochins for the Silent Auction at the Eastern National in November.
Thank You Gentlemen!!
July 25, 2012 - 2013 Cochin Calendar
Cochins International is currently putting together a 2013 Cochin Calendar. We need your favorite Cochin photographs!
We need as great an assortment of photos as possible: Large Fowl, Bantams, chicks, show birds, fun poses, all Varieties!
Rules:
1) Photos must be of your own birds.
2) You must be a member of Cochins International to have your photographs considered for inclusion.
3) All entries should include the Member's name, and information regarding the bird should include Bantam or LF, Variety, Sex and Age.
4) You may submit as many photographs as you wish, with the understanding that not all photographs submitted by all members will be used in the 2013 Calendar.
5) All entries become the property of Cochins International, and by your submission, you are granting permission for Cochins International to use your photograph(s) in any of its publications, including, but not limited to, the Calendar, Website, Newsletter and Breeders Directory.
6) Submissions should be made by August 15th, as we want to have to the Calendar available at the fall shows.
7) Photos should be emailed directly to Linda Tobia at [email protected] . Digital photos are preferred, but if you don't have a digital camera, you can send your photos directly to Linda.
The Calendars will be available for sale at the Fall Shows, or you can contact Linda to purchase one thru the mail.
If one (or more) of your photos is used in the Calendar, you will receive one (1) Calendar free.
Please contact Linda Tobia at [email protected] or 517-468-3429 if have any questions or need further information.
Thank you in advance for participating!
July 16, 2012 - Specials for the 2012 Eastern National
As most CI members have been informed, the 2012 Eastern National Show will be held at the Maryland State Poultry Fanciers Show in Frederick Maryland on November 3rd and 4th. As District Director in that District, I was wondering if any members would like to put up specials for the show. I've heard from a couple of people so far.
I plan on putting up a pair of Directors Chairs (Hunter Green in color with Yellow Lettering) for Champion Large Fowl Cochin and Champion Bantam Cochin.
Anyone willing to put up specials, please let me know so we can advertise. Specials are the responsibility of the person who puts them up, however if you want to send me a check, I'll be happy to note the fact of what the specials are, who donated them and the fact that the award is in hand through this forum.
Please mark you calendars and plan on attending the 2012 Eastern National in Frederick Maryland.
~Rich Barczewski [email protected]
July 13, 2012 - North Central Fall District Meet
The North Central Fall District Meet will be held in conjunction with the APA national meet in Lucasville, OH. This should be a great show, and I would like to make it even greater for cochin exhibitors. I think it would be great if we could pool some monetary donations together so the winner of BB and RB can take home a nice chunk of change. This will help take care of some the high feed, gas, or hotel bills. I can think of 5 or 6 great exhibitors who will be showing bantams that could win it all. I am sure there will be some great large fowl there. If you are coming to the show and would like to donate, post it here or email me. Just bring the money with you, no need to send it to anyone ahead of time. If you would like to sponsor a BV or RV amount, let us know that too. That might persuade someone else to bring their birds to the show. If you are not planning to attend the show, but you would be kind enough to donate or sponsor the variety of your choice, contact me and I will tell you the best way to do that. If just the 5 or 6 breeders donate a nice sum, we could have a $100-$200 prize for the BB bird. Bantams will compete separately from large fowl, so be sure to specify which you are sponsoring. Maybe this won't draw enough interest, but since most of us are past trophies and ribbons, I thought we might be able to sweeten the pot a bit.
~Matt McCammon [email protected]
July 1, 2012 - 2012 Eastern National Update
Tom Roebuck has been selected as the Cochin judge for the 2012 Cochin Eastern National, November 3rd and 4th, in Frederick, Maryland.
Cochins International will again be holding our ever-popular Silent Auction, as well as a 50/50. Please contact Linda Tobia ([email protected] or 517-468-3429) with any birds or items you would like to donate.
Your donations (and bidding!!) help to not only defray our show costs, but also support our Club activities, such as the Newsletter, Breeder Directory, and Youth awards.
Your generousity is much appreciated! Thank you!
June 1, 2012 - 2012 CI Eastern National and 2013 CI Western National Meets Announced!
Cochins International is happy to announce that the Maryland State Poultry Fanciers Association will host our 2012 Eastern National Meet in Frederick, Maryland, November 3rd and 4th, 2012. The show will be held at the Great Frederick Fair Fairgrounds. Coop-in will be available Friday, November 2nd after 4PM. Cochins will be single decked as space permits.
Maryland does require both Pullorum Typhoid and Avian Influenza testing. The AI testing has to be done within 30 days of the show or proof of participation in your state's AI Clean Program can be provided by the exhibitor and the MSPFA will accept that.
Watch here for further information and updates regarding the selection of a judge, lodging information, and the cash prizes and awards.
Cochins International is also pleased to announce that the Pacific Poultry Breeders Association will host our 2013 Western National Meet in Stockton, California, January 26th and 27th, 2013. Please watch your Newsletters and this website for more information on the Western National.
Mark your calendars now!
May 15, 2012 - Welcome to our Newest Members!
We are very happy to welcome our newest Cochin International members: Nick Lucas (OK), Gaelano Family (CT), Michelle Adkins (WV), Jonathon Fones (NH), Heidi Jankowski (CA), James Alders (IL), Hayden Kincaid (OH), Jennifer Love (ME), Dillon Bruner (OH), Terry Staugler (OH), April Woodman (NH), Alexandra Magilke (SD), Terri & Shari Stoffer (OH), and Grant Carrico (IN).
It's great to have you join us, and we look forward to seeing you at the shows! If you haven't already done so, be sure and register on The Forum and join in the Cochin conversations. We look forward to hearing from you!
May 11, 2012 - May Newsletter Update
Due to illness, Linda estimates that the Newsletter will be going out approximately one month late - toward the end of June. If she can get it out earlier, she will.
The May 15th deadline for articles is NOT being extended, in hopes that she may be able to get the Newsletter out a bit earlier than she anticipates.
Feel better soon, Linda!
April 29, 2012 - May Newsletter
Just want to remind everyone that the next Cochins International Newsletter will be going out sometime in the last two weeks of May. As Matt said in the Poultry Press, the mailing list is being purged of all non-current members BEFORE the Newsletters go out. Postage costs have our hands tied - we simply can't cover the costs of the unpaid members. So please be sure that your membership for 2012 is up-to-date. If you are unsure, you can contact Matt McCammon directly.
And remember, you don't have to be an Officer or Director to submit an article for the Newsletter - just contact Linda Tobia. The current submission deadline for the May Newsletter is May 15th. Ad space is also now available for sale in the Newsletter - see the website for more details.
April 12, 2012 - New Master Breeder Points Chairperson Announced!
Cochins International is pleased to welcome Wade Davis as our new Master Breeders Points Chairperson! Wade lives in Alexandria, Louisiana, where he recently retired from the District Attorney's office. He has raised Cochins off and on since the age of 14, and now raises only white Bantam Cochins. He plans to resume showing full time this year, so when you see him in the showhalls, be sure and say Hello! Welcome Wade!!
March 17, 2012 - New Website Features!
Be sure and check out the new "Youth Notes" page! We're very proud of our Junior Exhibitors - they are the future of our fancy.
We have also added photo galleries to the Breed Standard pages. It's always helpful to have exemplary pictures in front of you while reading the text of the Standards.
March 10, 2012 - Ad Space Now Available in Newsletters
If you wish to purchase ad space in the Newsletter, please contact the Newsletter Editor. 1/8 page ads are $10.00/year; 1/4 page ads are $15.00/year. Ad copy and payment (made payable to Cochins International) should be sent to the Newsletter Editor.
February 14, 2012 - Silent Auction, Raffle and Over $500 in Cash Awards!
You won't want to miss the 2012 Cochins International Western National Meet this year! There will be over $500 in cash awards, as well as the trophies, ribbons and some beautiful painted plates. There will be a silent auction and raffle - proceeds will help fund the Club activities. You could be the lucky one to go home with a pair of Large Silver Laced Cochins donated by Roland Doerr, or a pair of Large Black Cochins donated by Linda Tobia.
UPDATE! A trio of LF Blacks and a pair of Buff Bantams have been donated to the silent auction by Gerald Church.
So be sure and stop by the Cochin table April 21st at the Missouri State Poultry Assoication Show in Sedalia, MO.
Donations are still being accepted for prizes, the raffle and auction. For more information about the show, or to volunteer with the Club activities, please contact Bernita Miller at 660-647-2474 or [email protected].
See you there!
January 30, 2012 - 2012 Cochins International Western National Show Announced
Mark your calendars now! The 2012 Cochins International Western National Show will be held April 21, 2012 in Sedalia, Missouri, at the Missouri State Poultry Assoication Show. Tim Bowles of Ohio has been selected as Cochin Judge for the show. For more information, please contact SW District Director Bernita Miller at [email protected] or 660-647-2474.
January 22, 2012 - Awards Offered at Gateway Show in April
Fred Abbitt, cochin breeder and active member of the Gateway Poultry club, would like to announce the following awards to be offered at the Gateway Poultry Club show in April. The show is held in Bloomington, Indiana. Fred offers $50 to the Cochin International member who shows the most cochins in the open show. He offers $30 to the Cochin International member who shows the second most cochins in the open show. Also offered is $20 to the junior who shows the most cochins in the junior show. The junior must also be a Cochin International member. Winners must be members prior to judging. Club officials will be on hand to accept memberships. Hope to see many cochins at the show.
January 8, 2012 - Master Breeder Points Chairperson Opening
Cochins International has an opening for our Master Breeder Points Chairperson. This person is responsible for compiling show results and tabulating/tracking points awarded in the CI Club's Master Breeder Points program. This is a volunteer position.
Interested Members should contact CI President Linda Tobia at [email protected] , or 517-468-3429.
Cochins International has been very fortunate to have Shari McCollough serving as our Master Breeder Points Chair for the past several years. We want to thank Shari for her years of time, dedication and service to CI. Shari, we will miss working with you, but we know you are only a showhall away!
December, 2011 - Master Breeder Points Milestones
Congratulations to the following members for reaching the milestones noted:
John Burgess - Black Bantams - 500 pts - Master Breeder
Tom Roebuck - Buff Bantams - 100 pts - Certificate of Achievement
Jamie Matts - LF Black - 100 pts - Certificate of Achievement
Rick Klehr - LF Black - 100 pts - Certificate of Achievement
September 18, 2011 - 2011-2012 Breeders Directory Update
I am absolutely thrilled and delighted to announce that the Breeders Directory has been finished!!! It will go to the printer this coming week. It will be available to CI members as a printed handbook and/or as an online PDF file, so watch here for the release dates.
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE who helped make this Directory a success - the participating breeders, the contributing featured writers, and the advertising sponsors!
~Gail
September 14, 2011 - Show Photographer Volunteers Needed
We need a couple of volunteer photographers for each of the following shows:
1) Crossroads / Indianapolis, IN / Oct. 28-30
2) Ohio National / Columbus, OH / Nov. 12-13
3) Eastern Iowa poultry Assn / Iowa City, IA / Nov. 26-27 (the Cochins International Western National meet)
If you would like to volunteer, please contact Linda Tobia at 517-468-3429 or [email protected].
Thank you in advance for volunteering!!
Cochins International is pleased to welcome Wade Davis as our new Master Breeders Points Chairperson! Wade lives in Alexandria, Louisiana, where he recently retired from the District Attorney's office. He has raised Cochins off and on since the age of 14, and now raises only white Bantam Cochins. He plans to resume showing full time this year, so when you see him in the showhalls, be sure and say Hello! Welcome Wade!!
March 17, 2012 - New Website Features!
Be sure and check out the new "Youth Notes" page! We're very proud of our Junior Exhibitors - they are the future of our fancy.
We have also added photo galleries to the Breed Standard pages. It's always helpful to have exemplary pictures in front of you while reading the text of the Standards.
March 10, 2012 - Ad Space Now Available in Newsletters
If you wish to purchase ad space in the Newsletter, please contact the Newsletter Editor. 1/8 page ads are $10.00/year; 1/4 page ads are $15.00/year. Ad copy and payment (made payable to Cochins International) should be sent to the Newsletter Editor.
February 14, 2012 - Silent Auction, Raffle and Over $500 in Cash Awards!
You won't want to miss the 2012 Cochins International Western National Meet this year! There will be over $500 in cash awards, as well as the trophies, ribbons and some beautiful painted plates. There will be a silent auction and raffle - proceeds will help fund the Club activities. You could be the lucky one to go home with a pair of Large Silver Laced Cochins donated by Roland Doerr, or a pair of Large Black Cochins donated by Linda Tobia.
UPDATE! A trio of LF Blacks and a pair of Buff Bantams have been donated to the silent auction by Gerald Church.
So be sure and stop by the Cochin table April 21st at the Missouri State Poultry Assoication Show in Sedalia, MO.
Donations are still being accepted for prizes, the raffle and auction. For more information about the show, or to volunteer with the Club activities, please contact Bernita Miller at 660-647-2474 or [email protected].
See you there!
January 30, 2012 - 2012 Cochins International Western National Show Announced
Mark your calendars now! The 2012 Cochins International Western National Show will be held April 21, 2012 in Sedalia, Missouri, at the Missouri State Poultry Assoication Show. Tim Bowles of Ohio has been selected as Cochin Judge for the show. For more information, please contact SW District Director Bernita Miller at [email protected] or 660-647-2474.
January 22, 2012 - Awards Offered at Gateway Show in April
Fred Abbitt, cochin breeder and active member of the Gateway Poultry club, would like to announce the following awards to be offered at the Gateway Poultry Club show in April. The show is held in Bloomington, Indiana. Fred offers $50 to the Cochin International member who shows the most cochins in the open show. He offers $30 to the Cochin International member who shows the second most cochins in the open show. Also offered is $20 to the junior who shows the most cochins in the junior show. The junior must also be a Cochin International member. Winners must be members prior to judging. Club officials will be on hand to accept memberships. Hope to see many cochins at the show.
January 8, 2012 - Master Breeder Points Chairperson Opening
Cochins International has an opening for our Master Breeder Points Chairperson. This person is responsible for compiling show results and tabulating/tracking points awarded in the CI Club's Master Breeder Points program. This is a volunteer position.
Interested Members should contact CI President Linda Tobia at [email protected] , or 517-468-3429.
Cochins International has been very fortunate to have Shari McCollough serving as our Master Breeder Points Chair for the past several years. We want to thank Shari for her years of time, dedication and service to CI. Shari, we will miss working with you, but we know you are only a showhall away!
December, 2011 - Master Breeder Points Milestones
Congratulations to the following members for reaching the milestones noted:
John Burgess - Black Bantams - 500 pts - Master Breeder
Tom Roebuck - Buff Bantams - 100 pts - Certificate of Achievement
Jamie Matts - LF Black - 100 pts - Certificate of Achievement
Rick Klehr - LF Black - 100 pts - Certificate of Achievement
September 18, 2011 - 2011-2012 Breeders Directory Update
I am absolutely thrilled and delighted to announce that the Breeders Directory has been finished!!! It will go to the printer this coming week. It will be available to CI members as a printed handbook and/or as an online PDF file, so watch here for the release dates.
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE who helped make this Directory a success - the participating breeders, the contributing featured writers, and the advertising sponsors!
~Gail
September 14, 2011 - Show Photographer Volunteers Needed
We need a couple of volunteer photographers for each of the following shows:
1) Crossroads / Indianapolis, IN / Oct. 28-30
2) Ohio National / Columbus, OH / Nov. 12-13
3) Eastern Iowa poultry Assn / Iowa City, IA / Nov. 26-27 (the Cochins International Western National meet)
If you would like to volunteer, please contact Linda Tobia at 517-468-3429 or [email protected].
Thank you in advance for volunteering!!