2010 National Colored Show

Siskiyou Golden Fair
August 11-15
Yreka, California

The NCWGA National Show 2010 will be hosted at the Siskiyou Golden Fair in Yreka, CA. Yreka is located at the top of the state and is a convenient midpoint for members traveling from either the north or south. The Golden Fairgrounds are located right off Interstate 5 for easy access. The Siskiyou Golden Fair is a traditional, family-friendly county fair. Our show committee is working hard to make this an enjoyable event and we hope to see you here.

Barns will be available for arrivals Tuesday to Wednesday, August 10 - 11. The National Show's Senior Sheep Show and Wool Show will be held on Thursday, August 12. The Junior Sheep Show will be on Friday, August 13. On Friday night we will hold the NCWGA Annual Meeting, Dinner, and Awards Presentation. On Saturday, August 14 there will be educational demonstrations and talks of interest to members.

All exhibitors in the National Show must be NCWGA members and the animals must be registered with the NCWGA. Entries are to be made through the Siskiyou Golden Fair. The exhibitor's handbook should be available online in early May at www.sisqfair.com. Space may be limited, so please enter early. The deadline for receipt of entries is July 16 by 5:00 pm.

There will be four Divisions offered for the Senior and Junior Sheep Shows and the Wool Show (Fine, Medium, Long, and Coarse Wools). However, Divisions may be combined if entries are not sufficient. There will also be special classes for hand-spun yarn and for garments made with natural colored fibers in the Clothing and Textile Division. These entries will be displayed adjacent to the fleeces in the Wool Show.

We are currently working on the judge's contract and as soon as it is finalized, the information will be posted to the website.

Our NCWGA dinner will be at the Yreka Elk's Lodge. Tri-tip steak and chicken will be served. Expense for dinner will be $15.00 per person. RSVP by August 1 to Greta Hockaday at 530-459-3036 or email at mamahockaday@sbcglobal.net.

Accommodations can be arranged through the following sources:

• Siskiyou Golden Fair: RV and tents spaces at fairgrounds, $75 for August 11-15. 530 842 2767
• Waiiaka Trailer Haven: RV spaces next to fairgrounds. waiiakatlrhaven@webtv.net, 530 842 4500
• Yreka Chamber of Commerce: Local accommodations listed in member directory at www.yrekachamber.com, 530 842 1649

Junior exhibitors are encouraged to create an educational exhibit for display. Judging of the exhibits will be based on the following criteria:

• Education and Information Content: Subject should be an aspect of the sheep or wool industry, both interesting and comprehensible to the general public.
• General Appearance: Exhibit should be attractive and pleasing to eye, lettering neat and easy to read.
• Creative: Additional features that are novel or attract attention.

All displays should include the name of the exhibitor. The form of presentation is up to the individual, but the display must fit within the exhibitor's pen area. Cash and prize awards for junior exhibitors will be presented at the Annual Meeting and Dinner.

For further information or to contribute donations, please contact Show Chairperson Ann Robinson at robinsonhaven@hotmail.com or 530-459-5051 (leave a message, will return calls in evenings).

Requirements for Hosting a NCWGA National Show

The National Show is rotated between the three districts in an effort to keep the show moving around to different areas of the country. Each District will have the opportunity to host the National Show every third year. The show should include a sheep show with four wool divisions, a judged fleece show, a junior sheep show with two wool divisions, and the annual membership meeting.

It is important to realize all the work that is involved in handling a National Show. It is highly recommended that it be held in conjunction with an established fair, sheep, or wool event. Limited funds are available for the use in purchasing ribbons, trophies or premiums. The Marker is available to help promote the location, date, and information on the show, meeting, and other important facts.

The judge for both the animal and fleece show should be a known judge of natural colored sheep from the NCWGA recommended list.

In the past, the annual membership meeting has been held in conjunction with the National Show and provisions for such a meeting are the responsibility of the host. This requires a place in which members can meet and discuss those issues that concern the association.

A display space promoting NCWGA must be set up at the event to include NCWGA promotional material, membership applications, NCWGA tshirts, and other related items.

Exhibitors showing in NCWGA animal and fleece classes must be members in good standing with NCWGA and all animals being shown in NCWGA classes must have NCWGA certificates or be registered with another association that recognizes color in their breed. The animal must meet the NCWGA rules for color (sheep must exhibit natural colored wool in at least 35' of their fleece).

To Requestion a National Show

The request to hold the National Show should be made by the Regional Director of the area wishing to host the show. A plan of implementation with an identified chairperson will be presented to the board of directors in the year preceding the National Show in that District. If no requests are submitted from the appropriate District by the stated deadline, offers from alternative Districts will be considered. Suggestions for future National Shows shall be discussed at annual meetings.

The written request needs to include the following:

1. Location and date of show.
2. List the proposed schedule of events.
3. Confirmation of availability of meeting room.
4. Accommodations, airports, and attractions of the area.
5. Proposed advertising and promotion.

After Board Approval

Request for funds should be sent by the Regional Director or show chairman to the NCWGAtreasurer. No other funds will be available other than the one time hosting payment.

At least six months prior to the show, all of the NCWGA membership should be notified of the date, place, and time of the show and membership meeting. This can be done through The Marker.

Please note: It is the responsibility of the District Director and or the show chairman to see that all National Show rules are followed and to get the show information to the editor of The Marker before printing deadlines.

Following the Show

A written report of the show and meeting is required from the District Director or Show Chairperson. The report should include:

1. Number of sheep entries and exhibitors participating in show.
2. Recap of the show.
3. Results of the animal, fleece, and junior shows.
4. A Board member should attend the annual meeting and is responsible for making a roster of members attending and taking minutes. If a Board member does not attend, the Chairperson should assign a person to do this job and see that the report is sent to the NCWGAsecretary and the editor of The Marker.

All reports will be filed with the NCWGA secretary and the editor of The Marker. In addition, an expense report must be filled out and filed with the NCWGA treasurer (forms are provided).

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