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Victorian National Pigeon Convention 2023

24 November 2023 - 26 November 2023

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Friday 24/11, Sat 25/11 & Sun 26/11/2023

Venue: The Meadows [Greyhound Track, 80 Northcorp Blvd BROADMEADOWS VIC 3047].

Proudly supporting the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia

Two online race team auctions will be held to raise money for the event.

Commencing Wednesday night 6 August 2023 ending Sunday night 9 August 2023. [date change].

Online Auction via Pigeon Vitality

  1. Erol Brand Victorian long distance flyer.

Erol. Thank you for your generous support.

  1. Presidents Dirty Dozen [VRPU, VHA, GMPF & WPF]

Tony Price, Andrew Spiliopoulos, Rod Churchill & Ray Russell.  Thank you for your generous support.

[race teams will be available to the successful bidders between November/December 2023]

AGENDA.

24 November 2023 – Friday. [Book your spot.].

Day Loft visit at.

John Share & Joe Denaro [bookings via John Share M: 0409195049].

John Share arrive between 9.30 – 10.00am, address: 65 Heritage Way MICKLEHAM VIC 3064, m:0409195049

Jeo Denaro arrive between 12.30 – 1.00pm, address: 57 Surrey Street PASCOE VALE VIC 3044, m:0402228028

Night Meet & Greet from 6.30pm onwards.

Catchup with fellow flyers from around Australia for a casual ala carte bistro meal whilst watch Racing Pigeon Sponsored Greyhound races.

Race sponsors include.

Victorian Racing Pigeon Union Inc.

Victorian Homing Association Inc.

Greater Melbourne Pigeon Federation Inc.

Western Pigeon Federation of Victoria Inc. and

Meadows One Loft Race VIC.

John Shore active philanthropist and Order of Australia Medal achiever in recognition of his work with local communities and Charitable Organisations will be our host for Saturday & Sunday.

25 November 2023 – Saturday. [Book your spot.].

9.30am            Bird Auctions [Birds up for auction list link to follow].

12.00pm          Lunch

2.00pm            Guest speaker – Greg Hamilton.

6.00pm            Arrive for dinner.

6.30pm            Bill Lawry famous Australian Test Cricket Captain & Racing Pigeon enthusiast, guest speaker / Dinner [Book your spot.]. 

26 November 2023 – Sunday.

9.30am         Bird Auctions [Birds up for auction list link to follow].

11.30am          Local Australian speakers.

Fred DiMella [South Australian Homing Pigeon Association Inc.]

Len Vanderlinde [Queensland Racing Pigeon Federation Inc..]

Wayne Williams [Victorian Homing Association Inc.]

Syd Gard [Central Cumberland Racing Pigeon Federation Inc.]

Dr. Colin Walker [THE AUSTRALIAN PIGEON COMPANY].

Close.

Product provider stalls will be open to all visiting the venue over Saturday and Sunday which include.

  1. Anpario Australia.
  2. Benzing Australia.
  3. Pigeon Vitality.
  4. Hunter Premium Produce.
  5. Tummy Right.
  6. Plastic Pigeon Products.
  7. Australian National Racing Pigeon Board Inc.
  8. Top Fed Photography / Joe Chiong.

Raffle ticket will be sold over the course of Friday night and Saturday with prizes to be drawn Sunday after the bird auction.

Prizes include.

  1. 2x One Loft Race entries for 2024 to
    1. Meadows One Loft Race VIC.
    2. Adelaide Pigeon Club One Loft Race SA.
  2. Products from.
    1. Anpario Australia.
    2. Benzing Australia.
    3. Pigeon Vitality.
    4. Hunter Premium Produce.
    5. Tummy Right.
    6. Plastic Pigeon Products.
    7. Australian National Racing Pigeon Board Inc.

Accommodation Options.

MANTRA Epping

QUEST Epping

ibis budget Fawkner

Meadows Inn Hotel-Motel

Night Cap Hotel

MANTRA Tullamarine

Bookings.com

Other Supporters.

Victorian Racing Pigeon Body Inc.

Australian National Racing Pigeon Board Inc.

Committee Members.

Please feel free to contact any of the committee members with questions.

David Wetering [M: 0418313283] & John Share [M: 0409195049] – Speakers and Guests.

Steve Gazzola [M: 0431247548] & Michael West [M: 0403256504] – Pigeon donations and Auctions.

Garry Gillard [M: 0439445507] & John Saggers [M: 0402015135] – Stall holders and product providers.

Tony Price [M: 0417517960] & Marc Tenaglia [M: 0456777816] – Function overview.

Victorian Racing Pigeon Convention 2023 (flyer)

Details

Start:
24 November 2023
End:
26 November 2023
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