2011 AU YOUTH RACE RESULTS

Congratulations!

2011 AU CONVENTION - 2ND DAY

SEMINARS

Serge Van Elsacker was first up in the Pavilion.  Since he became the King in the Union Antwerp, he has put together a string of ace pigeons, king titles and Olympic pigeons.


TOURS

First stop was the Heard Museum.  The guided tour began with the Art Fence that is the symbolically colorful row of artwork greeting visitors at the exhibits entrance.

Walls of Hopi Katsinas illustrated stories of cultural evolution in one section of the museum.

A tour of the Desert Botanical Gardens and the Las Noches de las Luminarias completed the agenda for the day.

Back at the Pavilion, we eagerly await the results of the 2011 AU National Youth Race.

2011 AU CONVENTION COMMENCES

The AU Board of Directors completed their 2011 Annual Meeting.  Minutes will be posted on the web site in December.  Board members and spouses celebrated the successful meeting with fellowship at dinner.

Our hosts for this year's convention is the Arizona Racing Pigeon Federation.  They selected a resort setting for the beginning of AU's second 100 years.  It's a perfect place for fanciers and their families to relax and enjoy the social part of the sport and hobby.

Loft visitation started at 10 a.m. this morning.  Registration opened this afternoon.  Our board members and local members had some fun while putting up the historical and promotional displays.

The first featured speaker for this convention was Dr. Ockert Botha, founder of Pigeon Company Medpet and currently the technical director of Aviomed.

Introduced by Jerry Gagne of Foy's Pet Supplies, Dr. Botha delved into the subject of trichomoniasis, (commonly known as canker), its treatment and prevention.

Dr. Botha's newly published book is available through Foy's.