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Becky

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M.C.B.A. 2009 National Live Animal and Pelt Show

March 21, 2009

Place: 4-H Building Auburn, Indiana

Motels:

La Quinta: 306 Touring Dr, Auburn (260) 920-1900
Holiday Inn Express: 404 Touring Dr, Auburn (260) 925-1900
Best Western: 225 Touring Dr, Auburn (260) 925-6363
Days Inn: 1115 West 17th St, Auburn (260) 925-1316
Super 8 Motel: 307 Touring Dr, Auburn (260) 927-8800

Judges: Rich Ryerson- Ohio
Beth Ann Connell - Illinois

Show Chairperson: Ron Hummel [email protected]
Banquet Chair: Lisa Candy [email protected]
Auction Chair: Becky West [email protected]

Registration: Friday 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Saturday 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

Costs: Live animals: $5.00
Pelts: $3.00

There will be a $5.00 charge for those attending, and not showing animals.

Classification: 9:00 pelts
9:30 live animals (must be ready to show)

Pelt Show: Immediately following live animal classification

Live Animal Show: Immediately following the pelt show

Lunch and Banquet: Prices and menu TBA

Auction Rules:

1. Animals entered in the show may be included in the auction.

2. Animals not entered in the show will be caged and displayed in a specially marked area. Animals must be caged by the start of the live animal show, and remain caged until the end of the auction.

3. The fee for entering an animal in the auction is $5.OO. There is no additional fee for animals entered in the show.

4. When entering an animal, the owner must indicate a selling price. Once caged, and a price set, the animal may not be withdrawn from the auction.

5. Cage numbers and prices will be listed on a large board. Anyone interested in bidding on an animal will talk to the people at the claiming table. The first bid must be for the price listed. Further bids will be in increments of $10 or more.

6. The National organization will retain ten percent of the final sale price.

7. All animals will be paid for and claimed through the claiming table.


Show Rules:


Live Animals: Limit 20 in each color section.

Master Breeder Award:

Awards will be given in each color section providing there are 10 or more entries in that section. An exhibitor must enter at least 5 in a color section and average 3rd place (min. 15 pts) to be eligible for
Color Section Breeders Award. Total points accumulated for all entries per rancher apply for the Master Breeder’s Award. Exhibitor must show a minimum of 30 animals to be eligible or the Master Breeder’s Award.

Trophies will also be given for Grand Show, Reserve Grand Show, Best Pelt of Show, Second Best Pelt of Show and High Point Pelt Award.

Junior Breeder Award:

A trophy will be given for the most points awarded for a maximum of 3 animals. The animals must be designated prior to the beginning of the show, and must be bred and groomed by the exhibitor. Exhibitors will be expected to answer questions concerning the care and breeding of chinchillas. Anyone under the age of 18 is eligible.
 
hope so but much is going on in the home front so we shall see...
 
I might if I can find a travel buddy to split gas, hotel, and driving with ... hint hint:)
 
:confused: Whatever do you mean?

I might if I can find a travel buddy to split gas, hotel, and driving with ... hint hint:)

Dude, I asked you if you were going the other day, but you hemmed and hawed. Now I don't know if I'll let you travel with me. But you might be able to talk me into it. How good are your begging skills?
 
You didn't say YOU were going and YOU didn't ASK me if I wanted to go WITH you ya bugga snot. You just asked if I was going to go.. so :p

some how that didn't sound like begging... Ok I'll try again

I wanna goooo.. plllleeeaaaassseee!!
 
LMAO I'm really hoping to be there... Health issues may prevent me. Not sure yet. I have a surprise even if I don't go....
 
I have some girlies that will be going to the show table there...so far a tan and a sapphire.. I will decide any more soon
 
I really need more dust. Will there be someone there who normally brings dust?
If so I think I'll be going..
 
I put in for the weekend off. Have not decided 100% if i'll be there yet.

Anyone out my way want to split the drive/gas/room :p LOL
 
I'm going! and even though I'm only an Hour away, I'm staying the whole darned weekend!

Kelly, I'll be so exctied if you come! I have yet to meet you in person!!

This is by far my favorite show of the season!
 
Costs: Pelts: $3.00

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Classification: 9:00 pelts
9:30 live animals (must be ready to show)

Pelt Show: Immediately following live animal classification

Live Animal Show: Immediately following the pelt show

I've never been to a chinchilla show before & planning to attend the Lansing one tomorrow.
In the quoted thread, it mentions pelt showing.
Do chinchilla shows also display or sell chinchilla pelts (the fur itself) other than live chinchillas?
 
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