The Annual Banquet was held March 7th at R-Beach restaurant in Hernando Beach. Again this year, we had a nice turn out for an evening of good food and good friends. Awards were given to all of the 2017 OB and YB winners. Man of the Year was presented to Sal Lama, for all of his hard work and dedication to the Club.

Congratulations to Brian Baumhor, overall winner of the 2017 Young Bird Show! A really nice guy, originally from California.

The Annual Banquet was held March 22nd, at R Beach restaurant in Hernando Beach. With good food, good friends, and music by Cat Valentine, the night went by too quickly.

The second Young Bird Auction of 2017 was held on Wednesday, March 8th. There were 98 entries, and $4630 was raised. Total for the first two Auctions is 187 entries and $9,120 raised. Thanks to all the breeders and bidders who participated.
The next Young Bird Auction will be Wednesday March 29th.  Viewing from 6 - 7PM. Auction starts at 7PM.

300 Challenge Race winner was Servi Leiva, Rambo Loft, winning 1st and 2nd place. Servi came to Spring Hill from Cuba, and has been a top flyer. Congratulations to this very nice young man who works hard with the birds. The 1st place winner was bred by Juan Rodriguez, Palmetto Bay, FL. The 2nd place winner was bred by Carlos Flores, Cape Coral, FL. A more detailed article featuring winners and breeders will be published in the Racing Pigeon Digest.

Challenge Race participants and guests enjoyed Italian Night on shipping night, catered by Rocco's Pizza. Race Night menu was BBQ, catered by BarbieCue. A selection of delicious desserts was donated by members.
Come join the party in 2017!

The Unit Ten Annual Picnic and Young Bird Show was held on Saturday, June 4th, with beautiful weather and an enthusiastic crowd. President Sal Lama was the grill master, turning out great sandwiches. Many homemade desserts/sides were brought by club members.
 
The Show was well represented by the members and out-of-area birds which were sent in for our Auction and Challenge races. The well-known judge Nick Cisco, originally from New York, did an outstanding job. Listed below are the winners:
 
Overall Best in Show
AU 16 AA 4307 Blue Pied Hen, Handler Sal Lama, Breeder Eric Edgemon, Barling, Arkansas (Auction bird)
Best Young Cocks
1st AU 16 GHC 2312 Blue, Tito Loft
2nd AU 16 U-Ten BR 226 Silver, Handler Sal Lama, Breeder Jerry Amato, Spring Hill, FL (Auction bird)
3rd AU 16 GHC 4333 Blue Wft, Jack Tedesco
Best Young Hens
1st AU 16 AA 4307 Blue Pied Hen, Handler Sal Lama, Breeder Eric Edgemon, Barling, Arkansas (Auction bird)
2nd AU 16 GHC 100002 Blue Ch, Don Hart
3rd AU 16 Denton 1241 Blue CH, Handler Douwe DeBoer, Breeder Abu Kibria, Flower Mt, TX (Challenge bird)
 
Special Thanks to Bird Supply Warehouse owner Mitch Dejlitko, who donated (3) bags of feed for the winners.
 
Young Bird season is just around the corner! Best of Luck to everyone.