61st Anniversary September Edition 2018

ABS COMMITTEE AS OF AGM 2018 Patron: - Mr. Bert Van Manen - MP Federal Member for Forde

(bert.vanmanen.mp@aph.gov.au) Vice Patron: - Mrs. Jennie Breene, Councilor LCC Beenleigh,

(jenniebreene@logan.qld.gov.au) President: Wayne Robinson(budgie13@netspace.net.au) 07 3207 4940: Mob 0407 037 522 Vice President: - Lucas Hendry (ducashp@hotmail.com)

0422 072 685 Secretary: - Kym Williams(paulgwilliams1@optusnet.com.au) 07 3372 3306 Treasurer: - Glenn Berghofer(glennkb1963@hotmail.com)

0423 734 757 Trade Table: Ring Steward & Membership: -

Wayne Robinson (budgie13@netspace.net.au) Shane Beer (shaneb963@hotmail.com) 0488 243 969

Café ABS: Bob Henderson, Gwen Robinson,

Web Editor, Facebook etc.: - Librarian:

Camelle Lamb, Wayne Robinson Wayne Robinson, Jim Parrish, Lucas Hendry Kieran Beer

General Committee: - Junior Committee Members: - SQBBA Delegates:

Bob Henderson Gwen Robinson Trevor Rogers Barb Beer Gene Carmichael Paul Williams Darby Francis, McKenzie Garside Wayne Robinson, Lucas Hendry, Gwen Robinson

Budgie Buzz Editor: Cheryl Wilson, Wayne Robinson Honorary Accountants: Southwell & Associates Mr. Mark Buhmann 5541 2277 Honorary Solicators: Hemming and Hart Honorary Veterinarian: Dr. Ed Layt Wishart Road Veterinary Surgery Ph 3343 6399 By appointment only

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Now Two Pages, Open and Closed plus our own Twitter Account.

Australian Budgerigar Society Inc.

Proudly going since 1957.

The Club is always looking for members who may be able to spare a few minutes or hours a month helping out in various areas. Please don’t hesitate to contact any member of the Committee if you are available to help, or even if you have a question. Visitors are ALWAYS welcome. Please Note: - The opinions and views expressed by various authors in this newsletter may not necessarily be those of the Australian Budgerigar Society Inc. of Australia.

AIMS & OBJECTIVES The objectives for which the Society was founded are: - -TO PROMOTE THE BREEDING AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE BUDGERIGAR IN ALL ITS FORMS -TO PROMOTE THE INTEREST OF BREEDERS AND EXHIBITORS -TO PROMOTE THE PROGRESS OF SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE -TO FACILITATE THE EXCHANGE OF IDEAS BY THE PUBLICATION OF A BULLETIN COVERING THE SOCIETY’S FIELD OF WORK -TO SUPPORT THE EXHIBITION OF BUDGERIGARS, TO PROMOTE GOODWILL AND ASSIST IN ANY WAY CONSIDERED BEING TO THE BENEFIT OF THE SOCIETY.

ACTIVITIES Monthly meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month at our Club House, 1 Plantation Road, Beenleigh, off Martens Street just up the road from Mitre 10, Doors open at 6:30pm. Look for the big Yellow Banner on the fence beside entry to the double gates. Discussions, guest speakers, dvd presentations are being held as a regular feature. Table Shows are held at every meeting with upto 40 birds being benched with great prizes awarded to the winners. Winter warmers will be served from Café ABS at meetings May-August.

VISITORS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME.

The Society conducts 3 shows per year, ABS Nestfeather, Young and Old Bird Show in February, And our very popular Lawn Show recently renamed our “ABS Club House Show” in August, and our Carnival Show in October.

The Society also hosts a Prestigious Budgerigar Auction in January each year for all Members of the fancy. We conduct regular Sales at our meeting nights and our Trade Table features a large range of products for sale to assist you with all of your budgerigar stud requirements. Orders can be taken for items by phone and our email order system which is sent to members monthly is aimed at providing this as an extra service for all of our members.

OUR NEXT CLUB MEETING FOR 2018 IS ON THE 18TH OCTOBER, OUR TABLE SHOW WILL BE JUDGED BY OUR SPECIAL GUEST JUDGE. SO, DON’T FORGET TO BRING ALONG YOUR YOUNG

& NESTFEATHER BUDGERIGARS TO OUR NEXT MEETING NIGHT IN OCTOBER 2018.

FROM THE EDITORS DESK

The Editor and Sub Editor are all looking forward to the new challenges and tasks associated with this wonderful ABS Budgie Buzz Bulletin. We also look forward to receiving Letters and questions to the Editors that we can post and answer in all future bulletins. Our Suggestion box was started in June meeting 2015, please provide us with your ideas so we can all help develop and promote our great budgerigar club. Name tags will also be presented to all members and guests attending our club general meetings so everybody will know who you are. Another suggestion from you we have started. Our members have been out supporting all the shows, congratulations everybody. To all members your support of our raffles is very well appreciated. Thank you. Our August Raffle was won by Barb & Shane Beer a Huge Meat Tray from Paton’s. Look at this space for the winner in next month’s issue. 2018 is planning on being another great year for our club with plenty happening, so don’t miss a single meeting so you can be kept up to date with all the events planned for you. New members continue to join our great club, make sure you introduce yourself. We have received over 91 memberships in the club for 2018, with over 110 members what a great consistent accomplishment for the year, our club is for “everyone” what an achievement, be very proud ABS members. Our great progressive club has recently began conducting committee meetings using Skype Thank You to MacDonald’s Loganholme for your support in allowing us to facilitate this using new technology. Our Club trailer is now completely secure with locks ensuring the safety of our club equipment.

AGENDA ABS Inc. COMMITTEE MEETING – 7th August 2018

to be held at McDonalds Loganholme

Meeting Commenced at 6:40pm Present: wayne, Gwen, Bob, Shane, Barb, Kieran, Trevor, Lucas, Cheryl (7.20) Apologies: Kym, Paul, Glenn, Adam, Jean Visitors: Glennis Before our meeting commences, very sad news received earlier today that master Budgerigar Hobbyist Mr. Barney Hackey has passed away today, a minute silence was commenced to remember this amazing volunteer that gave his life to the bird fancy and all bird clubs mentoring many in a hobby for over 60 years. What a man, a privilege to know him and call him a friend. Our thoughts and prayers go to Norma, Dave and all family members. God Bless you Barney RIP my good friend. Minutes from July ’18 meeting represent true account of meeting Minutes Moved Barb Seconded Gwen Carried Unanimously Points of discussion/ general business from July ’18 meeting:

All receipts have now been printed. Amendment: Wayne to write letter welcoming new members Correspondence In from 07/07/18 to 03.08.18

FW: FCBS August Show Schedule – Damon Morris to Kym & Paul fw: Wayne

FW: Budgerigar Council of Tasmania - Notice of Motion for next ANBC Phone conference meeting

- Neale forwarded to Kym

Golden Nationals Newsletter- Carol to Kym

BCT Flecking motion - Tony, Camelle and Jim to Wayne

SQBBA Ring Order Payment receipt – HFP to Kym, Shane and Wayne

Newcastle Auction Catalogue – Alan to Wayne

Trade Table order and payment - Camelle to Wayne

Breeders Choice- Rhys to Wayne

Golden nationals accommodation price drop – Carol to Kym

Trade Table order- Lucas to Wayne

Club House Show Schedule enquiry – Joann to Wayne

Noahs Animal Health Supplies Inv – Fran to Wayne

Allora Millet Spray Inv – James to Wayne

Avian Vitalkity at Newcastle – Heather to Wayne

Ring order Tony Thompson – Tony to Kym, Shane and Wayne

Bush Budgie enquiry – Gat=ye to Wayne

Meeting at Club house – Shane to Wayne

Awards Australia Community Awards- Demi to Wayne

Volunteers Qld News– Admin to Wayne

Specials Avico – Julia to Wayne

Fw: Pine Rivers August Show - Keith Schultz PRBS to Kym

Fw: 2018 Combined Spring Show – Howard Surfers Paradise Budgerigar Society to Kym

PRBS Show Reminder – Keith to Kym and Wayne

Bendigo Statement – Glenn to Wayne

Golden Cob seed order – Simon to Wayne

Spring Show Support and equipment – Howard to Wayne

Minutes/Agenda/ Ring Report – Kym to Wayne

Report Moved Bob Seconded Trevor Passed unanimously

Correspondence Out from 07/07/18 to 03.08.18

FW: FCBS August Show Schedule – Kym forwarded to all members

Minutes & Agenda for editing – Kym to Wayne

ABS Inc. June Committee Meeting Minutes and Agenda for July 10th committee meeting

– Kym forwarded to all members

ABS Inc. Club House Show printing request – Wayne to Bert, Byron, and Jess FW: Budgerigar Council of Tasmania - Notice of Motion for next ANBC Phone conference meeting

- Wayne forwarded on to all members Big Gun meat tray order – Wayne to Tash & Laurie ABS Monthly Ring Report – Shane to HFP ABS Inc. Club General Meeting is on this Thursday night the 19th of July, the seventh for the New Year in 2018.

- Wayne to all members

July Buzz finished please edit - Wayne to Kym July Buzz for printing - Wayne to Bert, Bryon, Jessica, Tamika and Vanessa ABS Inc. Budgie Buzz Bulletin July 2018 - Wayne to all members ABS Inc. Trade Table Email Order Form - Wayne to all members ABS Christmas Party Raffles – Barb to all members Correction - ABS Christmas Raffles - Barb to all members Letter requesting Bunnings Browns Plains BBQ Fundraising Days together with certificate of current and accompanying letter - Wayne to Sally ABS Inc. Trade Table Email Order Form - Wayne to all members Reminder General Meeting Thursday night the 19th of July - Wayne to all members Mount Gravatt Show entries close today. - Wayne to all members Presentation invitation to Dr. Ed Layt September - Wayne to Ed invoices and receipts printed - Wayne to ABS Inc. committee Order for Golden Cob Supreme Budgie 20kg – Wayne to Simon and Sales Team Report Moved Shane Seconded Bob Passed unanimously

Ring, Membership and Trade Table Report: Rings Monthly report Rings: Sales 140 SOH U/Coded Rings : 160 We will probably not order any more rings, purchase from clubs that have overstock, watch our SOH. Banking : Rings :

Report Moved Shane Seconded Trevor Passed unanimously Membership: ABS Inc. now has an Official National Judge “ Congratulations !!! Wayne Robinson “ New members: Renewals: Membership Renewals 2018: Wayne to hand membership forms to Shane New and renewal membership letter – discuss partly completed, still refining finer details. Current members list including yet to pay and life members to be completed by Shane. Shane to complete and send to Paul and Kym and Cheryl to update email contact lists. Banking : Mitchell Boal New membership form Shane working on new form, and coversheet. Wayne to make up new membership New and renewed members letter - Shane Membership Welcome to our Great Club Email to be sent out to new and renewed members. Moved Shane Seconded Bob Passed unanimously

Trade Table: ABS Trade Table SPBS General Meeting 19/7 Trade Table Orders in addition to SPBS General Meeting Review 2018 Trade Table Spreadsheet Orders and July meeting Trade Table Spreadsheet for 2018 as at 7/8/18 More top up orders will be completed from stock take completed. Rob Marshall order Thank You to Bob and Glennis for collecting orders for me. Wayne to take smaller quantities of Trade Table stock to SPBS club meetings. Will email order. Some new items to consider. Naturally for Birds. Gary Fitt (QFS) Golden Cob Supreme Budgie Seed is able to be ordered from Golden Cob per 20kg bag. I will be sending out email to member if they would like to order. Payment upfront before ordering. We have Golden Cob bags to use on Trade Table soon. Meeting next week with Rhys from Wholesale Pet Supplies We have been invited to attend the PRBS show and the Spring Show hosted by SPBS We will take a small display ay Eagleby Festival Saturday 25th Aug 10am – 3pm Helpers required as I am judging at PRBS and Spring Show Spring Show 2nd Sept’18 Trevor, Cheryl, Gwen, Bob & Glennis, Lucas Pine Rivers 12th Aug’18 (Sun) Bob & Glennis, Gwen, Lucas, Col was at Show and also helped on that day. Wayne is judging at both shows Wayne is happy to do Trade Table at Mudgeeraba Show Uniforms: Very well received at AGM everyone loved them. Wayne confirms 12 uniforms in stock. Wayne has spoken to Duane Lumsden about Club shirt Uniforms looked great at the SQBBA Preselection, looking forward to wearing at shows. Ruby – shirt, left at home bring to club house, Alisa will collect next meeting. Moved Bob Seconded Barb Passed unanimously Catering Report :

1. For General meeting in August To buy – cream cake, cherrios etc. normal, we have sugar. Pies and Sausage rolls are on special again purchased, 2 boxes left Wayne to order meat tray for meeting raffle Suggestions – Cocktail frankfurts for winter, small order from Big Gun with meat Tray

Glennis has suggested cooking a quiche for Club House Show 2. Eagleby Festival The day before PRBS Auction

Drinks, Small esky. Plus a club display. Purchase Voucher from Big Gun as raffle prize Helpers all day Wayne and Gwen, Bob and Glennis Cheryl 12-3, Trevor rogers 12-3. Set up 7am, gazebo, tables, Cheryl Sml table. Small Trade table display, Show Staging. Meet at Club House on the 24th to collect items

3. Catering for upcoming Club House Show BBQ Lunch, Saus/Steak/ and Salad. Use our plates cold drinks, soup (Glennis)? Morning Tea – cake, cherrios, bun, biscuits

Set up on Saturday. Cheryl has – 2 x 3mtr Gazebos, drop in at meeting.

Food – No Soup this year, Bread, Potato Salad Glennis, Coleslaw, sausages, morning tea items. All under control, complete items to purchase with Bob at Club House on Thursdsay/Saturday. Wayne has emailed Bunnings (Sally) for more Sizzle Bookings for October/November awaiting return email. SAVE THE DATE: ABS Inc. Christmas Party 26th November’18 Club kitchenette Hutch. 3 weeks away from completion, Mens Shed completing job for us. Report Moved Bob Seconded Cheryl Passed unanimously Treasurers Report as at Friday 3rd August 2018. Moved Glenn Seconded Kym Passed unanimously Moved by Cheryl to pay the ratified debts and seconded by Kieran Passed by members. Outstanding Sponsor Payments. There are still outstanding sponsorship payments remaining. Lucas Hendry, Tony Thompson and Barbara Kelly Discuss Club House Security and Equipment Insurance. Motion : To purchase Gazebo Hold Downs 5packs of 4 at Bunnings Motion Moved Cheryl Seconded Lucas Passed Unanimously These will be of great use at our upcoming events. Moved Seconded Passed Unanimously Show Managers Report Club printer needs to move into club house. Cheryl to bring printer

Cheryl suggested that we leave the new one we purchase with future Grant Funds at the Club House

There is no disc with the other printer to install on other computers.

1. Perpetual Trophy’s need a clean & service before Christmas Party and Presentation 2018. 2. Complete Club Key Register, discuss paper 3. Sponsors List outstanding payments. There is still outstanding on sponsorship 4. Bunnings GV left 5 what do we spend this on. 5. Mount Gravatt Show, Time and staging Chris used WRBS staging in 2018

Wayne received no communication from Chris, thought this was unusual.

6. ABS Club House Show at Club House. Requirements, Gazeboz, tables etc. show Schedule completed, computer, Judging sheets., cards. Move Trade Table outside. *ABS Club House Show at Club House - Sunday 19th August 2018

Sandbags required for Gazebos for OH & S (Council requirement)

Glenn suggested sandbags may be sourced from SES

Wayne to price Gazebo holders - Googled Bunnings $36.95 for 4 pack this is a good option

Cheryl has – 2 x 3mtr Gazebos, chairs, judging area, plan for outside club house discuss. Motion passed to purchase 5 set for our club.

Donate all profits to Drought relief, continue at Eagleby Festival, consider Drought Angels. What does everyone think of this idea.

We have said before that we are now able to give back, no other charities so far this year, this is a very good one to

consider supporting.

7. July Table Show discuss. McKenzie and Gene awesome, great help in Cheryl’s absence. 8. Pine River Show 12th August. Trade table help. Lucas, Bob, Wayne, Gwen, Glennis. 9. The Eagleby Festival, Saturday 25/8/18 10-3pm. YES

Helpers : Wayne, Gwen, Bob, Glennis, Kym, Trevor, Barb & Shane

Require : 1 x Gazebo , organise staging , trade table , drinks ( cold ) , raffle , display

10. Kym – new Gold Breeder Magnets, design. Will bring sample to next meeting 11. Spring Show email received – extra support. support with Trade table Hamper, $30 or $50. Motion: to donate a $30 Trade Table Gift Voucher to SPBS to use in Raffle Hamper at Spring Show

Motion Moved Bob Seconded Kieran Passed Unanimously

12. Dr. Ed Layt unable to attend in August, now September for meeting presentation. Have Movie night- Lucas has made available to our club the Harry Hockaday DVD – all in agreeance.

13. July meeting presentation, amazing night. 14. SQBBA Preselection Forum, ideas. So far, rolling presentation, earlier start saves 1 hour.

• Dinner function

• More classes judged at same time

• Birds not moved, have seats between staging

• Rank judges 1-20, top judge’s selectors, remaining judges judge a class for shield.

• Move venue, Ipswich 15. New Club House Staging completed. Thank You Bob. 16. Wayne Stephan Aviary Visit. Date awaiting email from Wayne. Awaiting dates from Wayne 17. Markings discussion. Variable class next year.

Motion: ABS Inc. to Raise Funds for the Farmers Drought Relief and donate profits from the Eagleby Festival and Club

House Show to worthy Australian Charities. Aim to raise between $500 - $1000.

Moved Lucas Seconded Cheryl Passed Unanimously

Report Moved Cheryl Seconded Barb Passed Unanimously

SQBBA Delegates Report

Have Minutes been received. No Discuss

No SQBBA forum invitation for Preselection discussion Next Meeting on Head Markings Golden Nationals, venue pricing, tours have changed. – Bus discussing options currently. Promotions/Advertising/Marketing:

Discuss vests and hats (caps, bucket, soft brimmed, stubby coolers, drink holders), to order. After Bunnings BBQ Extra Club Uniform Order that has been received, most delivered. Our internet site. Contacted Roger more info to complete. Details. Still to send code out

Wayne to follow up ABS Calendar of Events completed, items to add, aviary visits, guest speakers, social days. Ideas ABS Calendar 2019 Lucas & Mackenzie working on Send reminder on Calendar How going ??? only 6 months left Our FB pages and posts. Awards Australia Nominations Volunteers Queensland Nominations Eagleby Festival Moved by Shane Seconded by Bob Passed Unanimously Internet Site/ABS Bulletin: I will have to send Roger a range of items to go onto our new website as up to date information, club email address using Gmail to be completed. Mass text messaging, like clubs of today and bulk emailing. Executive email addresses Roger will help me with. Still a little to do I will call Roger re updates. Moved Kieran Seconded Cheryl Passed Unanimously

Review Past Events: Wayne speak to Roger in regards to below Facebook Page Closed members 546 how do we continue to grow. Admin links to other sites Our New Web Site. Needs updating Posting on new open Facebook page. Posting on new Twitter Account Barb, Cheryl and Lucas how can you add some posts. Show 2018, how can we improve again, how do we entice Northsides entries (Free Entries)? Another Awesome Team Effort from Everyone, What a Club. Read commentaries. Combined Show information. Judges for our Annual Show next year?? We are looking at sourcing from down south. General Business:

Immediate items to action: Contents Insurance - Glenn & Wayne discussed Clubhouse

A. ABS Key Register- discuss B. Staging in front of extinguisher completed. Thank You Bob C. Ken and Lyndy Seagrott Certificate and membership for 2019. Now presentation completed. D. New Membership Form. Discuss. How.

Shane (Bug-a-lugs) learn from Alecia/Barb

E. Alan Wilson Storage of Club equipment. Thank You letter completed. Call Alan for meeting.

F. Wayne Stephan Aviary Visit. date G. Commence Grant Application. H. Cards for executive committee, purchase after next fundraiser?

Working on cards

Wayne send Col’s email Wayne to design an example card

I. Committee Meeting Dates confirmed at current venue. J. Associate members for 2018 – discuss Glenn’s idea. K. Ideas for 2018. L. Club House Sign – Grant.

M. Library Book list and loan document, hand to Kieran. N. John Van Roosmalen donation of aviary equipment plus cages. Thank You Letter, I can still hear

Santa calling. Will look at & discuss products use at a later date.

Moved Seconded Passed Unanimously

Grant for 2017 – vehicle, backpack 3canister vac x 2, v broom, cash register, trophy cabinets, printers, staging, trolley, cutlery, IPad, BBQ, Freezer, Microscope, industrial jug, guillotine, new Xmas decorations. Storage cabinets, microwave, Fridge/Freezer, cups, club sign, Trade Table Bins, guillotine ceiling mount projector, ceiling drop down screen Application for new grant to commence, now move forward with new application. Other items?

2. Club House Contents Insurance for our assets. Discuss, also club house sign for doorway and front

fence. Exit signs, discussed with LCC.

4. Dr Rob Marshall – has agreed to our invitation.

Further items to action: most of these are now an ongoing, or completed

1. Sponsorships. * Review for 2018

2. Pamphlets/promotions/advertising. Papers/Radio. Albert and Logan News- Andrew Dawson. 3. Display on trailer. (Sign writing) – Trevor Rogers to be followed up 4. Social functions/ bus trips/ aviary visits 2018. – when where 5. Grants for 2018. Have a Grant writer available. After Nationals 6. ABS Inc. club identity discussion, logo, 5yr and 10yr plans. 7. Associate membership for workers and volunteers. 8. New member introduction letter, book, handout. 9. Trade Table product information handout sheets. Discussed. Also, should have prices presented properly and specifications. Trade table display fixtures 10. Yippee ya yoh and Best Friends want to network with us. 11. Honorary club membership in 2018. Discuss in December. 12. Meeting with Jennie Breene and Alan Wilson plus letter– holding Carnival Show at Clubhouse

General Business:

August guest speaker? Ask Gary Fitt ? Wayne to speak to Gary Fitt Meeting Closed: All Items on the Agenda from this meeting to be carried over for next meeting Before next meeting minutes to be forwarded to president to check prior to going out to committee members. Next Meeting 6:30 pm on Tuesday 11th September 2018. GENERAL BUSINESS: Barb, Glennis and Gwen – Xmas basket donations for Hampers & Kids require 3 clothes baskets Bob – Go through trophies from Jim’s. Need to organize a working bee day/date at Club House 1st week in December spray staging (stencil) Wayne – Stocktake

Discussion: At Club House Show take group club member photo to frame and present to Life Member Jim Parrish, all in agreeance. Motion : To purchase flowers and cards for the funeral of Budgerigar Master Mr. Barney Hackney. Moved Bob Seconded Cheryl Passed Unanimously General discussion from the committee that Wayne you know many of these fanciers and that you do not require our permission do complete these acts of respect. Wayne stated that he would always bring these items to the committee.

GO QUEENSLANDER !!!!! YOU GOOD THING !!!!!

Meeting Closed 9:20pm

2018 Christmas Hamper items coming together, Thank You Everyone for your support Christmas Hamper items donated by Warren Wilson arrived by freight and what a surprise for our committee when I arrived at the committee meeting with the box. After the committee meeting we opened the box of goodies and were over joyed with the donations received for our hampers, Barb this we be of enormous help, Thank You Warren. You can see the smiles from Kieran, Shane Barb and Glennis.

The box. A Sample of the Hand Towels donated by Carolyn Shepherd, plus Crocket Blanket and New Hand Bag

A large range of items for the hamper.

Thank You Warren and Carolyn for all your support it is greatly appreciated.

ABS Inc. 2018 Calendar of Events And Important dates

Keep checking these pages for updates and inclusions.

Thursday 20th September General Meeting Doors open at 6:30pm

Table Show. Mini Workshop. Guest Judge presentation to discuss the Normal Variety Budgerigars in detail and include the ANBC standard. Trade table. 6:30pm -10pm

ABS Inc. Club House 1 Plantation Road, Beenleigh, Qld.4207 Off Martens Street.

Tuesday 9th October Committee Meeting

Committee Meeting All members welcomed to attend. Be a guest on Skype

McDonalds LoganHolme. Bryants Road, Loganholme, Qld. 6:30pm start

Thursday 18th October General Meeting Doors open at 6:30pm

Table Show. Guest judge to discuss the Spangle Variety Budgerigar in detail and include the ANBC standard. Trade Table. 6:30pm -10pm.

ABS Inc. Club House 1 Plantation Road, Beenleigh, Qld.4207 Off Martens Street.

Sunday 21st October ABS Inc. 4th Carnival Show

ABS Inc. Carnival Show and Market day event. Major Event Brings all Bird clubs together in a social and relaxed setting. Everybody welcomed, have a fun day. Great trophies, raffles, sale birds, Trade Table. Free entry all day, plus Free exhibitor entry for your budgies in the show. Qld, Y/B & N/F.

ABS Inc. Club House 1 Plantation Road, Beenleigh, Qld.4207 Off Martens Street. Come and enjoy the splendor of your Club Carnival Show.

Sunday 4th November Date TBC Beenleigh Bird Breeders Sale

Stall to promote the ABS Inc. to the community and bird fanciers. Display, raffle, trade table, sale birds and information to the public. Members can sell budgies and supplies from our tables. All members welcomed to attend.

Community Hall Fryar Road, Eagleby, Qld.4207 Move details to follow. All members welcomed to attend.

Tuesday 6th November Committee Meeting

Committee Meeting All members welcomed to attend. Be a guest on Skype.

McDonalds LoganHolme. Bryants Road, Loganholme, Qld. 6:30pm start

Sunday 11th November Beaudesert Parrot and Finch Association Inc. Sale Day All members welcomed to attend.

Stall to promote the ABS Inc. to the community and bird fanciers. Display, raffle, trade table, sale birds and information to the public. Members can sell budgies and supplies from our tables.

Beaudesert Show Grounds. Brisbane Street, Beaudesert. 7am – 2pm.

All members welcomed to attend.

Thursday 15th November General meeting

Table Show. Mini Workshop. Guest judge to discuss a Variety Budgerigar

ABS Inc. Club House

Doors open at 6:30pm in detail and include the ANBC standard. Table Show award presentations Trade table. 6:30pm -10pm.

1 Plantation Road, Beenleigh, Qld.4207 Off Martens Street.

Saturday 24th November ABS Inc. Christmas Party and 2017 Perpetual Trophy Presentation and Awards Day.

Christmas Party and Perpetual Trophy presentation. Fun day for the whole family, look forward to your attendance for an enjoyable time.

ABS Inc. Club House 1 Plantation Road, Beenleigh, Qld.4207 Off Martens Street. Santa is coming to town. Don’t miss it.

Tuesday 11th December Committee Meeting

Committee Meeting All members welcomed to attend. Be a guest on Skype

McDonalds LoganHolme. Bryants Road, Loganholme, Qld. 6:30pm start.

If you require further information on any of our calendar dates or events, please speak with any of your committee members and they will be more than happy to assist you.

As you can all see our calendar for 2018 is going to be another very big year for everybody, especially for you our members of our Great Progressive club.

Our New ABS Club uniforms were released in October 2017, all of our members will be dressed to impress wearing our club colours at all events, fundraisers and promotional days, looking great in 2018.

Another full year is planned, if you would specifically like to visit somewhere or ask for a certain guest speaker, please speak with any of your committee members and they will be more than happy to assist you. Watch for updates. SOMETHING NEW – Our great club has launched its new club uniforms and we now also have club show vests, additional orders have already been made, if you would like to order one please contact Wayne Robinson and he will arrange it for you. Available in men’s, ladies and children’s sizes. They Look Great To. SOMETHING NEW – A new idea has been suggested which involves having our committee meetings available on Skype for all committee members that live far away and cannot make every meeting this option would also be available to non-committee members wishing to visit the meeting. A new modern concept used widely by clubs and organizations today. Skype meeting and communications have been formally opened. SOMETHING NEW – Our great club over the last few years has been donating back to recognized charities, some include “Mater Little Miracles” and the “Eagleby Flood Relief” this year it is with great pleasure that your committee would like to advise everyone that we will be providing all profits from our Club House Show to the “Farmers Drought Relief”. We will continue the fundraising for this charity at all club meetings and The Eagleby Festival. Your great club will also be toping up donations to ensure our donation is significant. So far we have raised just over $600.

SOMETHING NEW – All judges judging our monthly Table Shows will receive a special ABS Inc. Certificate.

SOMETHING NEW – All members will continue to be emailed an order form each month for products required from our trade table; our range will continue to increase in line with demand. We will have your orders ready for collection at our next monthly meeting or club event. Our pricing is very competitive, so let us know what you need as we work to increase our service to all of you our members. If you need anything urgently just phone Col or Wayne and they will help you out. ABS Inc. Gift Vouchers are available NOW. A whole range of new products NOW AVAILABLE.

SOMETHING NEW – A BIG THANK YOU to Bob Henderson for all the hard work in arranging “The Men’s Shed Beenleigh” for making our new Café ABS kitchenette hutch at our Club House, now fully installed and looks great. This will be a major asset for Café ABS when hosting events at our Club House. Congratulations ABS.

SOMETHING NEW – The Australian Budgerigar Society Facebook Closed Group page continues to grow, we now have 546 members this has increased from 28 in July 2015. Send a request to join on our Facebook page today it is a closed

group for all our members, friends, sponsors, associates and fanciers that support our great budgerigar club. Clint Eastwood also joined last week, we are becoming very famous. We have also created another open Facebook Page on our new Internet site which will have a direct link from our new internet site, this will provide live information and posts which you can access from our new web site. A Twitter account has also been opened and will also be accessed from

our New Internet Site, the aim is to have our great club completely digitally compatible moving into the future. Our New Internet Site is Live Now. WOW

SOMETHING NEW – Our great club Supporter and Local Community Bank ‘Bendigo Bank Beenleigh” work together with our great club on all projects. We now have a GOPOS machine that we now use for all Credit Card and EFTPOS transactions. It is now easy for everybody making card payments and we can email you a receipt immediately. You can use your card to pay for Membership, Rings and Trade Table purchases.

SOMETHING NEW – The ABS Inc. has recently purchased a ticket gun for pricing all Trade table stock. Along with the pricing gun we have also purchased an attendance counter and a range of merchandise display signs. All stock will be priced very soon, but generally it is sold before we have a chance, we will keep trying.

SOMETHING NEW – Your great club has recently purchased a trailer lock to add to the security of one of our major club assets.

SOMETHING NEW – Mr. Bob Henderson has recently adjusted our table show staging at our club house, this has increased the seating space while still providing us plenty of staging for our table show budgies. Have a look around the walls of the club house we have also arranged a number of new budgerigar framed pictures. Great Job Bob.

SOMETHING NEW – A Big “Thank You” to club member Warren Wilson when on seeing the email from Barb Beer regarding our Christmas Hamper, Warren arranged to send up a big box of Christmas Goodies for the hamper. A huge effort Warren, Thank you my friend from all of us.

SOMETHING NEW – A Big “Thank You” to Carolyn Shepherd an outstanding volunteer to the budgerigar fancy who recently donated a trolley to our great club for use on our Trade Table, this trolley will be put to great use for our Club. Thank You Carolyn. After seeing an email Carolyn also go to work on arranging donations to our Christmas Hampers as well, outstanding Carolyn and greatly appreciated by all of us, hope to see you on the day.

SOMETHING NEW – ABS Inc. has purchased its first delivery of Golden Cob seed, we will have some spare bags available for our members, but with future orders you will need to order in advance to ensure your supply is available. Contact Wayne Robinson if you are interesting Golden Cob seed in the future.

Thank You Carolyn for our New foldableTrade Table Trolley, this will be tremendous value to our great club.

The start of our New Hutch for our Kitchenette, installed by Bob with the help of Bob and Bob from the Beenleigh Men’s Shed what an asset this will be at the Club House, More Bench Space Bob. Thank You to the three Bobs.

Our Trade Table at the recent Spring Show, Thank You to our sister club Surfers Paradise Budgerigar Society Inc. for your support in our attendance, 3 tables with a wide range of products for everyone’s budgerigar stud. Doesn’t it look great. I would like to Thank All of our members for supporting the Spring Show, as a club we had over 16 members attend, and they did very well on the day, we also assisted with staging for the show and we played our part in helping with the show to make it an incredibly successful day for the Surfers Paradise Budgerigar Society Inc. WELL Done to Les Hammond and the SPBS committee and membership for hosting the 2018 Spring Show, CONGRATULATIONS.

Mr. Ken Dunk Presented with Life Membership to the SPBS Inc.

CONGRATULATIONS MR. KEN DUNK Congratulations Ken on receiving the most prestigious award of Life Membership to the SPBS Inc.,

you deserve it my friend. Couldn’t have been a better Father’s Day Present, his smile tells a thousand stories, the jubilation and excitement that filled his heart, he will remember this day forever. There was only one winner on the day Ken and it was you. For years Ken has helped clubs assisted and mentored fanciers, was always around for a chat, would always provide helpful advice, assist with shows, be on committees and the list goes on and on. A very fitting award for a life time of service to the hobby but more importantly your club. Ken is pictured below with his certificate, something he was not expecting to receive, especially on the day at the Spring Show, immensely well deserved, a great moment in the Budgerigar Fancy, Well Done SPBS Inc.

A picture tells a Thousand words, for Ken Millions.

Table Show Results August 2018 Young and Nestfeather Budgerigar Show

Judged by Mr. Bob Henderson

Novice Nestfeather Normal Novice Young Bird Normal

1st Gene Carmichael 1st Gene Carmichael 2nd 2nd. Gene Carmichael

3rd 3rd 4th 4th 5th 5th

Novice Nestfeather Sex linked Novice Young Bird Sex Linked

1st Gene Carmichael 1st 2nd 2nd 3rd 3rd 4th 4th

Novice Nestfeather Dominants Novice Young Bird Dominant

1st 1st Ian Machin 2nd 2nd Gene Carmichael 3rd 3rd 4th 4th 5th 5th

Novice N/F Bird Recessive Novice Young Bird Recessive 1st 1st 2nd 2nd 3rd 3rd 4th 5th

Best Novice N/F Best Novice Young Bird 17 Gene Carmichael 13 Ian Machin

Intermed Nestfeather Normal Intermed Young Bird Normal

1st 1st 2nd 2nd 3rd 3rd 4th 4th 5th 5th

Intermed Nestfeather Sex linked Intermed Young Bird Sex linked

1st 1st 2nd 2nd 3rd 3rd 4th 4th 5th 5th

Intermed Nestfeather Dominant Intermed Young Bird Dominant

1st 1st 2nd 2nd

3rd 3rd 4th 4th 5th 5th

Intermed Nestfeather Recessive Intermed Young Bird Recessive

1st 1st 2nd 2nd

3rd 3rd 4th 4th 5th 5th

Intermed Nestfeather AOSV 1st

Best Intermediate N/F Best Intermediate Young Bird 00 00

Open Nestfeather Normal Open Young Bird Normal

1st 1ST 2nd 2nd

Open Nestfeather Sex linked Open Young Bird Sex linked

1st 1st Wayne & Gwen Robinson 2nd 2nd Wayne & Gwen Robinson 3rd 3rd

Open Nestfeather Dominants Open Young Bird Dominant

1st 1st Wayne & Gwen Robinson 2nd 2nd Wayne & Gwen Robinson 3rd

Open Nestfeather Recessive Open Young Bird Recessive 1st 1st Wayne & Gwen Robinson 2nd 2nd

Open Nestfeather AOSV 1st

Best Open N/F Best Open Young Bird 00 04 Wayne & Gwen Robinson ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

JNR ALL VARIETIES WINNERS Young Birds Nestfeather 1ST McKenzie Garside 1st Lilly Machin 2ND James Machin 2nd Lilly Machin 3rd McKenzie Garside 3rd Bethany Carmichael 4th James Machin 4th Bethany Carmichael 5th McKenzie Garside 5th

Best Junior Young Bird Best Junior Nestfeather 8 McKenzie Garside 11 Lilly Machin

Best Nestfeather of the night Best Young Bird of the night

Lily Machin McKenzie Garside

Well once again records continued to be broken in our August Table Show with 20 Budgerigars benched on the night. Your support throughout 2017 and into 2018 is phenomenal and it is a credit to you all, every single member of our great club “The Australian Budgerigar Society Inc.”, your support continues to grow so in 2018 let’s continue that momentum every month at our General Club Meetings. Keep up the number of birds in 2018.

Well done everybody, congratulations to the winners. This impressive number of budgerigars being benched at every meeting now allows everybody to talk and discuss their budgies with the judge and talk to their friends about their super budgies, how the breeding year is going and problems they may be encountering. This makes for a great night, great budgies, great friends and new mates. Rule Change: Young Budgies are Blue Ring until the end of December now. Our Table shows are for young budgerigars (Blue and Red Ring) and nestfeather budgerigars (Red Ring). With the New Rule for 2018 Blue Rung Budgies can be Shown as Young Birds until the end of December. This I am sure will help increase numbers at shows and tables shows throughout 2018, especially the second half of 2018.

Blue Rung Budgies can now be shown as Young Birds until the end of 2018 at all Shows. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us so we can help you.

We will always use show staging for all our table shows.

This picture gives us a true representation of the overwhelming support the club has received over the last 54 months, with over 3320 budgerigars benched it speaks volumes for the efforts all club members have put in to make our table shows one of the biggest supported in South East Queensland, well done everybody and don’t forget to bring your birds along to our next table show in July. Blue and Red rung budgies now for Young Budgies and Red rung for Nestfeathers. Table shows make a great stepping stone to club shows and condition your budgerigars to all the aspects of showing. Great effort everybody, this is an incredibly important part of our meeting night and you are all a very special part of our club success.

Alex Johnston doing the stewarding at one of our recent table shows.Great numbers and very good quality budgerigars on display at

our table Shows always . It is a credit to all of our members for their great support.

RINGS, RINGS, RINGS are in stock Uncoded rings are now available for collection from our Ring Steward Shane Beer. If you need rings they are available

for collection at our club General meetings or Shane can arrange to post them to you.

General Meetings in 2018

After our great club enjoyed tremendous success again in 2017 our membership continues to grow in 2018. Results on the show bench for all our members have been exciting filled with a lot of show bench success and through every one of our general club meetings our membership has learnt more about the hobby they love because we continue to provide excellent guest speakers that continue to grow your knowledge about the budgerigar fancy. We will be continuing with our club general meeting mini workshops on a various range of topics in 2018, if would like something discussed pleased contact one of our hard-working committee members and we will arrange it for you.

Café ABS will commence Winter Warmers again from our May general club meeting. In 2018, we have already secured some very prominent budgerigar fanciers, judges and experts in the field of veterinary science and doctors in applied nutrition to continue the good work of 2017 in providing our club membership with presentations and seminars at every club general meetings which are so important for everybody. The second half of the year is full of very highly credible guest speakers that will provide you with an incredible amount of information.

Members please remember that” our club is for everyone” whether you have one pet budgerigar or are a back-yard breeder or are a show exhibition breeder. We all have one common goal to learn more about the hobby we are a part of and our budgerigars. Ask any questions as many times as you would like to. ABS Inc. continues in the path as a progressive club, developing new partnerships and networking with many bird and community groups.

In 2017 it was our Diamond Jubilee Anniversary year was a very special year for our great club. All shows were named in honor of this very Prestigious Anniversary, WOW 60 years can you believe it, how time has flown, in 2018 we commence our 61st Anniversary Year, what a history we have. Today our great club is represented by the cultures and values that have continued to grow and develop our unique club as we look forward to furthering advancement in our Hobby that we all love in 2018 and beyond.

Breaking News You are probably aware that our great club for the last 2 years has been giving back to the community,

something we are very proud to do each year, some charities include Mater Little Miracles and the Eagleby Flood Relief.

At our recent committee meeting it was unanimously agreed to by our committee members to donate to the “Farmers Drought Relief”, so I ‘am very proud to announce that all funds raised at our Club House Show 2018 and other events we are involved in until the end of August will be donated to the Drought Relief. One charity we are looking at is Drought Angels. We are hoping to raise over $1000, ABS will also top up the donation. You

can only imagine how jubilant our committee was about this Fundraiser for our Farmers.

So please come along to our event even if you don’t have budgies for our show and support our decision to raise funds for the drought relief of Australian Farmers, it brings tears to your eyes watching their struggle and

we want to help these wonderful people that provide food for our tables and seed for our birds. Thank You in advance for your support of our idea to help our Farmers. If you can help that would be

wonderful. We look forward to seeing you on the day.

We will also provide further details next week on providing cash deposits for our “Farmers Drought Relief

Fundraiser”. We look forward to releasing our total amount raised for everyone in early September.

We have raised just over $600 so far what an impressive effort ABS, WELL DONE.

WHAT IS TUMMYRITE™

The Science Behind a Unique Supplement Dr. Michael Evans

Avian Nutritionist

Applied Nutrition Pty. Ltd.

OBJECTIVE 3 - Provide some components, such as herbs and yeast functional fibres which have anti-microbial and

binding actions to reduce pathogen numbers and thereby reduce the disease challenge to birds.

The Yeast Functional Fibre (YFF) with prebiotic properties in TummyRite™ have 3 functions:

• Pathogen Agglutination (MOS)

• Immunity Booster (β-Glucans 1-3, 1-6)

• Mycotoxin Binder (β-Glucans 1-3, 1-6)

Mannan-oligosaccharides (MOS) prevent colonisation of the intestinal tract by pathogens such as Salmonella and

pathogenic E. coli. This process is called PATHOGEN AGGLUTINATION. The binding sites on the pathogenic bacteria can

bind to the epithelium of the intestinal tract and enter the bird and create disease. The binding sites on the MOS binds

to the binding sites of the pathogenic bacteria preventing them from attaching to the wall of the intestinal tract.

The carbohydrate structure of the YFF is indigestible by the bird and it passes through the intestinal tract without being

degraded, thus keeping its functional properties unaltered during the whole digestion cycle. The “trapped” pathogenic

bacteria will be excreted together with the YFF. Evaluations on this Yeast Functional Fibre have shown an average of 95%

agglutination for Salmonella sp. and 90% of agglutination of E. coli.

NUTRITIONAL HERBS - HERBS AND HERB EXTRACTS - WHAT ARE THEY?

Herbal remedies of old have become the new science of the future in the quest for natural compounds to assist us to

enhance livestock performance and assist in the control of disease, but without the adverse side effects.

For centuries, plants were virtually the only source of medicines available to humans. Plants were also the basis on

which medicines in the early nineteenth century were developed. Many herbs and spices are well known and are used

every day to flavour our food. However, many are also powerful agents that have been used for hundreds of years to

prevent or cure diseases. Most herbs have a wide range of low molecular weight secondary metabolites.

Generally, these compounds enable the plant to interact with the environment and may act in defence against

physiological and environmental stress as well as pathogens.

Research has shown that many herbs and herb extracts benefit poultry and livestock by:

• Increasing feed intake.

Herbs are active initially in animal feeds as flavours and therefore can influence eating patterns, secretion of digestive

fluids and total feed intake.

• Improve the immune response.

Herbs can stimulate the immune system.

• Anti-microbial activities.

Herbs can selectively influence the intestinal microflora by their anti-microbial activity (antibacterial, coccidiostatic (anti-

protozoal), anthelmintic, anti-viral). Herbs and herbal extracts have been shown to have anti-microbial effects on E. coli,

Streptococcus faecalis, Salmonella typhimurium, Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus cereus, Clostridium perfringens, and

Aspergillus flavus. All these organisms cause diseases in livestock.

• Anti-inflammatory properties.

• Antioxidant properties.

Nutrients with different potential for oxidation are ingested in feed. Activity of various antioxidants varies with the type

of antioxidant, polarity, solubility and site of activity. Some antioxidants protect nutrients in the feed, others are primary

active in the digestive tract where they may also aid adsorption of nutrients they protect. Antioxidants are responsible

for many functions in intermediary metabolism including the protection of intact membranes.

• Contribute to nutrient requirements.

Herbs can selectively influence the intestinal microflora by favourably promoting eubiosis of the microflora resulting in

better nutrient utilisation and absorption as well as excluding pathogenic microflora.

• Activity against some Mycotoxins.

TummyRite™ contains a range of nutritional herb feed supplements each of which is composed of a range of individual

herbs combined with sulphur and salts in a special heated-treated process (ISO 9000 Certification) to enhance the

effectiveness of the herbs. The heat treatment renders the products free from pathogens.

In New Zealand, India, Italy, Greece, Taiwan, Mexico and Bulgaria these herbs have been used for over 18 years in the

Poultry and Livestock Industries and for 12 years in Australia. They are time-tested in all seasons and in various

geographical regions.

The mode of action of many of these nutritional herbs are unknown and require further study, but field observations

demonstrate they are effective in helping the well-being of birds and animals.

OBJECTIVE 4 - To assist the birds to develop their own natural immunity against disease challenges.

Immunity Booster – YFF contains β-Glucans 1-3,1-6 contains purify β-glucans that stimulate the endothelial reticulum.

The endothelial reticulum produces high quantities of macrophages that play a key role in the immunological system.

The stimulated macrophages will naturally produce cytokines. The cytokines will trigger a chain reaction inducing to a

higher immune status on birds making them able to fight against opportunistic infections. The macrophage function is to

absorb and destroy the invading particles of phagocytosis.

Objective 5 - To enhance the bird’s natural gut microflora by providing the necessary substrates for these favourable

microflora to flourish.

Creating a favourable gut environment is important for health and wellbeing of the birds.

Prebiotic products such as yeast functional fibres (MOS) and xylo-oligosaccharides (XOS) act as nutrient sources for the

favourable micro-flora, and which are not digested by the birds, help to maintain an active gut micro-flora population.

These ensure the proper functioning of the gut and assist in excluding pathogenic bacteria by mutual exclusion (see

later).

They also provide an acidic environment by microbial degradation of prebiotic carbohydrates resulting in the

accumulation of short chain fatty acids (SCFA) (mainly acetate, propionate, butyrate) and which coincides with a

lowering of the gut pH. This is important for excluding pathogenic bacteria and activating some important enzymes in

the gastro-intestinal tract. SCFA may serve as contributing extra energy to the host bird.

According to the latest definition, a prebiotic is a non-viable food component that confers a health benefit on the host

associated with modulation of the microbiota (FAO, 2007). This defines prebiotics as food-grade components that

deliver a measurable benefit to the host through the modulation of the microbiota. A prerequisite for prebiotics is that

they neither be fermented nor absorbed in the upper part of the gastrointestinal tract. Our aim is to encourage the

growth of favourable microbiota already present in the birds rather than flood the bird’s GIT with foreign microbiota.

What are the consequences of developing of developing a favourable population of gut microflora? What is their mode

of action?

There three possible modes of action of developing a favourable gut microflora.

• Competitive exclusion.

• Bacterial antagonism.

• Immune modulation (Objective 4)

Competitive Exclusion.

Micro-organisms compete with one another for food sources (mainly carbon and energy). Favourable microorganisms

will compete with pathogen microorganisms for these food sources.

The provision of a food source such as XOS that acts as a food source for the favourable Bifidobacteria, Lactobacillus,

Bacteroides, Pediococcus or Enterococcus and assist in their proliferation. XOS is not readily used by the pathogenic

bacteria as shown from laboratory studies.

As the number of favourable organisms multiplies in the gut they block receptor sites and prevent the attachment of

other bacteria, including pathogenic organisms such as pathogenic E. coli and Salmonella.

Bacterial antagonism

Many favourable bacteria, once established, product substances which are bactericidal or bacteriostatic properties

(bacteriocins) such as lactoferrin, lysozyme, hydrogen peroxide and a number of organic acids.

These substances have a harmful effect on pathogenic bacteria which act by lowering the gut pH.

Competition for nutrients between favourable and pathogenic bacteria.

The stimulation of enzymes, activation of macrophages and anti-tumour activity associated with favourable

microorganisms may contribute to the health status of the host bird.

Immune Modulation

The GIT represents a major immune organ in birds. There is a distinct interaction between the gut microflora and the

immune system. The development of a favourable gut microflora is largely responsible for the development and

activation of the humoral and cellular gut-associated immune system. Microbiota communities can support the bird’s

defence against invading pathogens by stimulating gastrointestinal immune response. As we have already discussed cell

walls from yeasts may promote the activity of macrophages or induce systemic immune response.

Prebiotics and their effect on gut morphology

Several scientific studies in Poultry have shown the positive influence of prebiotics on gut morphology. Supplementation

in broiler diets showed an increase in villus height in the ileum and crypt depth in the jejunum and caecum, (Xu et al,

2003). Xu et al, 2003 suggested that the morphological changes may be attributed to the ability of the prebiotics to

create a beneficial gut environment rather than to a direct effect of prebiotics on the gut tissue.

Summary of the objectives behind TUMMYRITE™? There are five main objectives behind TUMMYRITE™

1. To improve the digestibility and utilisation of the main components of the food of graniverous birds i.e.

seed grains.

2. To provide some key nutrients that are not provided in many of the main feed components fed to birds.

3. Provide some components, such as herbs and yeast functional fibres which have anti-microbial and

binding actions to reduce pathogen numbers and thereby reduce the disease challenge to birds.

4. To assist the birds to develop their own natural immunity against disease challenges.

5. To enhance the bird’s natural gut microflora by providing the necessary substrates for these favourable

microflora to flourish.

REFERENCES

Available upon request.

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September Birthdays Shane Beer, Barb Beer, Glen Berghofer, Natalie Cosh, Wayne Robinson, Carolyn

Shephard, Glennis Henderson, Bob Henderson.

Brian Tomkinson and Tanya Towerton. We wish everybody born in the Month September a Wonderful and a Happy Birthday.

From Everyone at ABS

PLEASE IF YOU WISH TO HAVE A HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SHANE BEER OUR NEW

MEMBERSHIP STEWARD NEEDS THE MONTH OF YOUR BIRTH. THANK YOU.

GET WELL SOON Trevor Rogers, Jim Burke, Jim Parrish, Glennis Henderson, Ian Frame, Dave Cook

Alan Beutel, Kym Williams, Cheryl Wilson and Barb Beer. We wish you all a speedy recovery, get well soon.

NEW MEMBERS These are our new members, Alex Johnston, Dean Thurley, Ken Wright, Clarrie Johnston,

Mitchell Boal, The Lahrs Family, Alisa Lahrs, Emily Lahrs and Ruby Lahrs. Welcome to our great club!!!!!!!

Some Pictures from our Fantastic first ever Club House Show

Setting Up the Gazebo The Best Trade Table in Town Gwen with AJ and Kieran Beer

Cheryl on Computer Lucas our Show Manager Brian Crosbie our wonderful

Judge from Bundaberg

ABS Inc. Budgerigar Questions and Answers

“Description of the Fallow from the ANBC Standard”

Q1. What colour are the throat spots? How many in the mask? How many are visible? A1. A2.

Q2. What intensity is the Body Colour? Half, Full or one Third? A1. A2.

Q3. What is the colour of the markings on the cheeks, back of head, neck and wings? A1. A2.

Q4. What colour are the eyes? Do all fallows have an iris ring? A1. A2.

Q5. What colour is the ground colour? A1. A2.

Q6. What are the 2 forms of Fallow? Which do we show? A1. A2.

Q7. What colour are the cheek patches on a Fallow Opaline Grey Green? A1. A2.

Q8. What is the colour of the tail on a Fallow Dark Green? Is it different to a Grey Green? A1. A2. Q9. What colour is the tail quill on all Fallow budgerigars? A1. A2. Q10. Trick Question! When paired together is there a pair of visual Fallows that will only produce normals? A1. A2.

“STARS OF THE SHOW” ABS CLUB HOUSE SHOW

OPEN

JIM PARRISH 1 first, 2 seconds

CAMELLE LAMB

4 firsts, 1 second, 1 third Champion Nestfeather of Show

Champion Nestfeather Award, Open Nestfeather Award Open, Best Sexlinked Nestfeather Award Open, Best Dominant

CEDRIC WEBBER 7 firsts, 2 seconds

WAYNE & GWEN ROBINSON 6 firsts, 1 second, 2 thirds

Champion Young Bird of Show Champion Young Budgerigar Award, Open

Young Bird Award Open, Best Normal Young Bird Award Open, Best Sexlinked

LUCAS HENDRY

4 firsts, 2 seconds, 1 third Young Bird Award Open, Best Dominant

LES PHILLIPS 6 firsts, 4 seconds, 2 thirds

Nestfeather Award Open, Best Normal Nestfeather Award Open, Best Lesser Variety

BARBARA KELLY 1 first, 1 second

Young Bird Award open, Best Lesser Variety

INTERMEDIATE

BOB & GLENNIS HENDERSON 4 firsts, 4 seconds

DAVID & DEBBIE PENDERGAST

6 firsts, 1 second, 1 third Reserve Champion Nestfeather of Show

Champion Young Budgerigar Award, Intermediate Champion Nestfeather Award Intermediate

Young Bird Award Intermediate, Best Normal Young Bird Award Intermediate, Best Sexlinked

Young Bird Award Intermediate, Best Lesser Variety Nestfeather Award Intermediate, Best Normal

Nestfeather Award Intermediate, Best Sexlinked

TREBBIN FAMILY

4 firsts Nestfeather Award Intermediate, Best Dominant

Champion Nestfeather Award Intermediate, Best Lesser Variety

GLEN & MICHELLE KENNEDY 3 firsts, 4 seconds

Young Bird Award Intermediate, Best Dominant

NOVICE

TONY & VINA THOMPSON 6 firsts, 2 seconds

Champion Nestfeather Award, Novice Nestfeather Award Novice, Best Normal

Nestfeather Award Novice, Best Dominant

IAN & SHARON MACHIN

1 first, 1 second Champion Young Budgerigar, Reserve of Show

Champion Young Budgerigar Award, Novice Young Bird Award Novice, Best Dominant

IAN & LEONIE FRAME 2 firsts, 2 seconds, 2 thirds

Nestfeather Award Novice, Best Lesser Variety

GENE CARMICHAEL

6 firsts, 6 seconds, 5 thirds Young Bird Award Novice, Best Normal

Young Bird Award Novice, Best Lesser Variety

COSH FAMILY 6 firsts, 4 seconds, 1 third

Young Bird Award Novice, Best Sexlinked

CHAD SIEBENHAUSEN 5 firsts, 2 seconds, 1 third

Nestfeather Award Novice, Best Sexlinked

PAUL HAEGAL 2 firsts, 1 third

JUNIOR

MCKENZIE GARSIDE (JNR) 5 firsts, 1 third

Young Bird Award Junior, Best Dominant

JAMES MACHIN (JNR)

2 firsts Champion Junior, Young Bird of Show

Champion Junior Young Bird, Reserve of Show Champion Young Budgerigar Award, Junior

Young Bird Award Junior, Best Normal Young Bird Award Junior, Best Sexlinked

LILLY MACHIN (JNR)

2 seconds

Lilly collecting all the Trophies for her Family Ian & Sharon Machin

BETHANY CARMICHAEL(JNR)

2 firsts Champion Nestfeather Award, Junior

Nestfeather Award Junior, Best Normal Nestfeather Award Junior, Best Sexlinked

OUR FIRST EVER CLUB HOUSE SHOW (LAWN SHOW) Our first Club House Show was an awesome success. Not only did we break our record for birds at 172, we also were able to keep them inside out of the wind and have an awesome Gazebo outside for all of our members and guests. As our Judge said, “it was like you brought the country to the city”, “wonderful day I really enjoyed myself you should be congratulated on this event today”.

Mr Brian Crosbie from Bundaberg came down and was an excellent Judge on the day. I know, from having the privilege of being inside to hear his continual comments on the birds as he judged. Our members were very impressed with Brian as he talked about the birds, giving comments and also information that would help our members. He was also very impressed with our birds especially our Juniors. Brian also commented that he has been at a number of Shows of late and the standard of our birds were as good or even better. That’s a huge complement coming from a Judge.

Bob and Glennis put on a Scrumptious Morning Tea with Cakes and Pikelets. Lunch was a fantastic BBQ with sausages and a huge variety of salads. You have to admit we do like to put on an awesome spread for our members. (Maybe that’s why the kilos stay around) hahahaha

I would like to thank everyone who came and helped on the Day. The Beer Family, Wayne and Gwen Robinson, Bob & Glennis Henderson, Lucas Hendry, Burt Lamb, Ian, Sharon, Lilly and James Michin, Gene & Chrissy Carmichael, Paul, McKenzie and Sam and all the members and guests that stayed afterwards and helped us put everything away in just over an Hour. You Guys are Awsome!!!!!!!

Please enjoy this selection of pictures from the day, maybe you’re in one.

Our Patron Federal Member for Forde MP Mr. Bert van Manen always makes time for us and is pictured here with our junior club member McKenzie Garside with our wonderful arrangement of Trophies. WOW.

Bert with Judge Brian Crosby and Show Manager Lucas Hendry. Bert Pictured with our amazing Jim Parrish entrance.

Judging has started, the Club House if Full, everyone is glued to the staging

Rows and Rows of staging, budgies everywhere, brilliant atmosphere. Quality in every class.

Results sheets printed, everyone eager to see how they went.

Shane Beer, Cedric Webber Brian Crosbie with McKenzie Garside Camelle & Burt Lamb Mal Lawn. booking in Birds

Ian & Leonie Frame Gene & Chrissy Carmichael A true reflection of our hobby our Junior Bethany

with their daughter Bethany receiving her awards on the day, can you see the smiles, your ABS shirt is on its way.

James receiving his trophies from Judge Brian Crosby. Lilly helping James with his big haul of trophies

Some words of endorsement from Brian on our first ever Club House Show, a big crowd.

The before the event picture, what an amazing transformation, that what it looked like when we finished.

Caught you Chrissy, don’t say it. Our dishwasher lady along with AJ, you did an amazing Job Thank You. This was the first time we have ever used all of our catering equipment; better then plastic I think.

James was in there making sure everything was packed correctly, Thank You James great job. Love the shirt.

NOTICE BOARD: Any member can place an article in this section for free:

From time to time there are birds for sale from our members – so keep watching your bulletin, your emails, the new WEBSITE our Facebook pages and Twitter for updates.

The ABS Inc. Trade Table commenced at our June general meeting in 2014, you will be able to

purchase a large range of products which is always growing. The prices will always be more than competitive; our club emails all members an order form each month with order collections available from our monthly general meeting nights or club events just to add to the service we want to provide to our growing club membership. If there is something special, you need email or phone Wayne Robinson as we can source almost anything for you and he will help you with information. Chapman Rings, Avian Vitality I can confirm are now also suppliers to our great club as well as Tummy Rite from Applied Nutrition thus ensuring the best products can be supplied to you at ultra-competitive prices. An email order form will be sent out in the next week, if you require items especially Dr. Rob Marshall products please advise so I can make sure your products arrive with our order.

BIRDS FOR SALE Mr. & Mrs. Bob & Glennis Henderson Bob and Glennis have many budgies for sale at reasonable prices. All club rung. Ph 3382 6449

Mr. Lucas Hendry Has a variety of young budgies for sale at very reasonable prices from $30. All are Club Rung. Phone M 0422 072 685

Mr. Glen Kennedy

Has a variety of young budgies for sale at very reasonable prices from $30. All are Club Rung. Phone Hme 3375 4186

Mr. Jim Parrish

Has a variety of Good Quality Budgies for sale at very reasonable prices. All are Club Rung. Pieds, Albinos, Opalines, Clearbodys, Yellowface, and Normals. Contact Camelle Lamb Phone M 0414 730 551 for appointment at Jims.

Mr. Jim Burke

Has a variety of Good Quality Budgies for sale at very reasonable prices. All are Club Rung. Pieds, Lutinos, Opalines, Clearbodys, Yellowface, and Normals. Contact Jim Phone M 3823 5840. After over 60 years in the hobby Jim may have to retire.

SEED ABS has entered into an arrangement with Mars the manufactures of Golden Cob seed, we will be able to

order this premium seed at the current price of $36 per 20 kg bag. If you would like to place an order, we will

generally order at the beginning of each month and orders must be paid for in advance and collected on the

day we receive our order. If you are interested in using Golden Cob Supreme Budgie Seed, please contact and I

will add you to our growing list of members that wish to be part of this ordering process for seed. Remember

orders will be placed monthly so you will need to order enough each time. This price is well down on the price

you would pay in shops as we are purchasing directly from the supplier. This is a great opportunity for us. Our

first order will be made in late July or early August and email will be sent out to everyone very soon.

JOKES OF THE MONTH

GREAT ADVICE!

If a dog was the teacher you would learn stuff like: When loved ones come home, always run to greet

them. Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride. Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in

your face to be pure ecstasy. When it's in your best interest, practice obedience. Let others know when they've invaded your territory.

Take naps.

Stretch before rising. Run, romp, and play daily.

Thrive on attention and let people touch you.

Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.

On warm days, stop to lie on your back in the grass.

On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady

tree. When you're happy, dance around and wag your

entire body.

No matter how often you're scolded, don't buy into the guilt thing and pout .. Run right back and make

friends.

Delight in the simple joy of a long walk. Eat with gusto and enthusiasm. Stop when you

have had enough.

Be loyal. Never pretend to be something you're

not. If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it. When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit

close by and nuzzle them gently.

I AM THANKFUL FOR TOO MUCH E-MAIL BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE FRIENDS WHO ARE THINKING OF ME!

And never trust anyone until you have sniffed their butt.

An Irish Miracle?

Murphy drops some buttered toast on the kitchen floor and it lands butter-side up. He looks

down in astonishment, for he knows that it’s a law of nature of the universe that buttered toast

always lands butter-side down.

He rushes round to the presbytery to see Father Flanagan, tells the priest that a miracle has

occurred in his kitchen but won’t say what it is. Instead, he asks Fr Flanagan to come and see it

with his own eyes.

Murphy leads Fr Flanagan back to his house, into his kitchen and asks him what he sees on the

floor.

“Well,” says the priest, “it’s pretty obvious. Someone has dropped some buttered toast on the

floor and then, for some reason, they flipped it over so the butter is on top.”

“No, Father, I dropped it and it landed like that!” exclaimed Murphy.

“Oh, my Lord!” says Fr Flanagan. “Dropped toast never lands with the butter side up. It’s a

mir….”

He stood, speechless for a moment, before he continued. “Wait… it’s not for me to say it’s a

miracle. I’ll have to report this matter to the Bishop and he’ll have to deal with it. He’ll send

some people round to interview you, take photos and all that.”

A thorough investigation is conducted, not only by the archdiocese but by scientists sent over

from the Curia in Rome. No expense is spared.

There is great excitement in the town as everyone knows that a miracle will bring in much-

needed tourism revenue.

Then, after 8 long weeks and with great fanfare, the Bishop announces the final ruling.

“It is certain that some kind of an extraordinary event took place in Murphy’s kitchen, quite

outside the natural laws of the universe. Yet the Holy See must be very cautious before ruling a

miracle. All other explanations must be ruled out. Unfortunately, in this case, it has been

declared ‘No Miracle’ because they think that Murphy may have buttered the toast on the wrong

side!”

Baby's First Check Up

A woman and a baby were in the doctor's examining room waiting for the doctor to come in for the baby's first exam.

Finally, the doctor arrived, examined the baby, checked his weight, and being a little concerned, asked if the baby was breast-

fed or bottle-fed.

"Breast-fed," she replied.

"Well! We'll have to check you out. Alright then, strip down to your waist," the doctor ordered.

She undressed and the doctor began his exam.

He pinched her nipples, then pressed, kneaded, and rubbed both breasts for a while in a detailed examination. He frowned, then

continued squeezing and pressing for a few more minutes.

Motioning to her to get dressed, he said,

"No wonder this baby is underweight - you don't have any milk!"

"I know," she said. "I'm his Grandma, but I'm certainly glad I came."

RECIPE OF THE MONTH

RICOTTA & SALAMI LASAGNE

Preperation = 20 mins Cooking = 1 HOUR Serves = 4 - 6

INGREDIENTS

• 1 onion, finely chopped WHITE SAUCE

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 80g sliced salami, chopped 60g butter, chopped

• 1 carrot, diced ¼ cup plain flour

• 1 celery stalk, chopped 2 cups milk

• 575g jar red wine Bolognese pasta sauce 2/3 cup grated Parmesan

• 2 tbsp chopped basil, plus leaves, to serve

• 2 tbsp chopped parsley

• 375g lasagna sheets

• 400g soft ricotta

• 1 ½ cups grated mozzarella

METHOD

• Step 1 Preheat oven to moderate, 180 degrees C. Lightly grease an 8 cup

ovenproof dish.

• Step 2 Saute onion in oil 2 – 3 minutes, until tender. Add salami, carrot and

celery. Cook 4 – 5 minutes. Stir in pasta sauce and herbs. Simmer 10 minutes.

• Step 3 WHITE SAUCE – In a saucepan, melt butter. Add flour. Cook, stirring, 1

minute. Remove from heat. Mix in milk. Cook, stirring, until thickened. Simmer 3

minutes. Season. Remove from heat. Stir in Parmesan.

• Step 4 Line dish with lasagna. Spread quarter salami mixture over, then quarter

ricotta, half white sauce and quarter mozzarella.

• Step 5 Repeat lasagna, salami, ricotta and cheese layers. Finish with lasagna,

white sauce and cheese. Bake 40 – 45 minutes. Scatter with basil to serve

SERVE AND ENJOY

SQBBA Calendar of Events 2018

Below is an Official listing of club

show dates from around South

Queensland.

To the best of our knowledge these

Dates are applicable.

Please contact each Club to confirm

the dates.

Date Club Event

Oct 7th Budgerigar Society of Bundaberg Young Bird Show

Oct 7th Julie Trebbin Tribute Show N/F, Y/B & A/A Show

Ipswich and District Budgerigar Society Inc.

Oct 14th Toowoomba Budgerigar Association Old Young & N/feather

Oct 14th Fraser Coast Budgerigar Society N/F, Y/B & A/A Show

Oct 21st Australian Budgerigar Society Inc. Carnival Show Old, Young & Nestfeather

Uniting Church Hall WondallRd

Oct 27th S.Q.B.B.A. Tingalpa

Oct 28th Wynnum Redlands Budgerigar Society Inc. Annual Show

Nov 18th

Judges Association

Woodside Community Centre.

North Lakes

Dec 31st SQ affiliation due

Urgent

ABS Inc. PROUD SPONSORS:

We would like to thank YOU ALL – full details on the Website on Sponsors Page: - LOGAN CITY COUNCIL (OPEN DAY) – OUR PATRON-MP MR.BERT VAN MANEN, VICE PATRON- CR MRS. JENNIE BREENE & MP MICHAEL CRANDON – BUNNINGS BROWNS PLAINS – BENDIGO BANK – LOGAN CITY COUNCIL- BRASEA - BIG GUN WHOLESALE MEATS–ABK – TALKING BIRDS –

McDONALDS LOGANHOLME- APPLIED NUTRITION - BRASEA –PET DIRECTORY - MACLEAN PRODUCE – DR. ROB MARSHALL – MR. BILL BOAL –CLIVE ISOMONGER - ALLORA MILLET

SPRAY- NOAH’S ANIMAL HEALTH PRODUCTS- BRASEA – WARREN WILSON – LUCAS HENDRY - CAMELLE LAMB – BOB & GLENNIS HENDERSON– M & J CAMPBELL - BARBARA KELLY – ALAN

KENT – JIM PARRISH – WAYNE AND GWEN ROBINSON – COL AND BETTY MACDONALD – AVIAN VITALITY – ILLUMINATED INDUSTRIES – TFH - REDFOX - EVAKOOL – EXTREME MARQUEES -

TONY AND VINA THOMPSON- BILL AND PAT SEDGWICK – JULIE SPONBERG – IAN AND LEONIE FRAME - TREVOR ROGERS – MYLES HENKE- PETER FLACK – SHANE WHELL – QUEENSLAND BIRD

BREEDERS INC. - BEAUDESERT PARROT AND FINCH SOCIETY INC.- JIM AND WINN BURKE- MERV AND CHERYL GRUNERT- ADAM AND AMANDA FRANCIS -IAN AND SHARON MACHIN-

TREVOR AND CHERYL WILSON – HARVEY ANNETTE- WARREN WILSON- THE WILSON FAMILY – CHRIS LEE – PAUL AND KYM WILLIAMS

AND any one that has donated a prize or supported our great club – we appreciate them all very much.

Our Great club the Australian Budgerigar Society is also a member of the

Queensland Council of Bird Societies

Our great club is also a member of Volunteers Queensland.

A Special THANK YOU to Mr. Bert Van Manen MP our Federal Member for Forde for printing our monthly

Budgie Buzz Bulletin and other documents. Mr Bert Van Manen is located at Tenancy #4, 96 George Street, Beenleigh. You can contact him on 3807 6340.

Your support is greatly appreciated.

Thank you everybody for Reading

Below is the finished product the Door Entrance Feature to our Club House Notice the new plaque Jim and surrounds, doesn’t it look outstanding, Thank You.