WALTER GERLACH GREATER NORTHWEST

LIVESTOCK SHOW AND SALE2015

(Invitational) SATURDAY – JANUARY 24, 2015

GERLACH STOCK SHOW KICK-OFF DANCELocation to be announced 7:30 TIL 12:00 am

MONDAY – JANUARY 26 Arrival time and weigh-inBroiler Arrival 8:00am – 9:30am

Turkey Arrival 8:00am – 9:30am

Judging Poultry 10:00am

Rabbit Arrival 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Judging Rabbits 4:00pm

Lamb Arrival 4:00pm – 5:00pm

Goat Arrival 5:00pm – 6:30pm

TUESDAY – JANUARY 27 Arrival time and weigh-inJudging goats, commercial, open to follow 8:00am

Judging lambs, commercial, open to follow 11:00am (or 30 minutes following Goat Show)

AG Mechanics Arrival 4:00pm – 6:00pm

Steer Arrival 5:00pm – 6:00pm WEDNESDAY – JANUARY 28 Arrival time and

weigh-inSwine arrival 7:30-am – 11:30amJudging AG Mechanics Projects 12:30pmJudging Steers 5:00pm

THURSDAY – JANUARY 29Judging swine, commercial, open to follow 8:00amClosing Ceremonies 5:00pm

FRIDAY – JANUARY 30 Judging Contest 10:00am SATURDAY – JANUARY 31

Auction Opening Ceremonies 10:30amAuction of Champions 11:00am

WALTER GERLACH LIVESTOCK SHOW

OFFICERS PRESIDENT ERNIE DE WINNE

1st VICE PRESIDENT ROBERT STRICKLIN

2ND VICE PRESIDENT NATHAN LUTZ

TREASURER LESLIE SCHOTT REC. SECRETARY JUDY FLORES CORRES. SECRETARY WILLIE FRANTZEN

DIRECTORSMICHAEL BROWN ROBERT SANDERA

GARY SCHOTT TIM HORNYJERRY MONTALBO GORDON WILLMS RONNIE SCHUH RANDY HARMONHAROLD (BUTCH) GALM

DIRECTORS AT LARGEMARY BASS JOEY TOMLINSONBEN BENDELEDR. EDMUND MEIER DAVID KILGORE

HONORARY DIRECTORJOHNNY MAYFIELD

SHOW SUPERINTENDENTSGENERAL – ERNIE DE WINNIE LAMB/GOATS – NATHAN LUTZASST. GENERAL - ROBERT STRICKLIN LAMBS/GOATS ASST. – JOEY TOMLINSONASST. GENERAL - NATHAN LUTZ SWINE – RONNIE SCHUHRECORDS – RANDY HARMON SWINE ASST. – JERRY MONTALBOSTEERS – GARY SCHOTT AG MECHANICS – ERNIE DE WINNEPOULTRY – GARY SCHOTT / WILLIE FRANTZENRABBITS – ROBERT STRICKLIN AUCTION – TIM HORNY

EX-OFFICIOSTEVE CHUMBLEY – AG. PROGRAM DIRECTOR

AG. SCIENCE TEACHERSPAUL BOOTH STEVEN BRANECKYBRYAN HAWKINS WES MCFARLANDMIKE TONDRE CHASE CARROLL

WALTER GERLACH GREATER NORTHWESTLIVESTOCK SHOW AND SALE

GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS

These rules are effective as of April 1, 2014 and will be in effect through March 31, 2015

*RULE 1 – EXHIBITOR RESPONSIBILITY

NOTE**It is the responsibility of the exhibitor and their parent, guardian or official adult supervisor, to familiarize himself or herself with all general rules and regulations of the show and all other rules in the classes and departments applicable to his or her exhibit. THERE WILL BE NO PETS ALLOWED ON SHOW GROUNDS DURING THE LIVESTOCK SHOW PERIOD.

*RULE 2 – RULE INTERPRETATIONFinal and absolute right is vested in the Executive Committee, General Show Superintendent, Asst. General Show Superintendents and Division Superintendent to interpret these rules and regulations and arbitrarily settle and determine all matters, questions and differences in regard thereto, or otherwise arising out of or connected with the show and the right to amend or add to these rules as their judgment may determine. If an exhibitor be found in violation of any of the livestock show rules, he or she and their family may be forever barred from showing at the Walter Gerlach Greater Northwest Livestock Show.

*RULE 3 – ENTRIESAll applications for entries must be made on Year 2015 printed forms, which may be obtained from the records committee. These forms must be filled out and signed by the exhibitor, parent or guardian and the Vo-Ag teacher or 4-H leader and filed with the records committee on or before the date specified

by the Board of Directors. Note!!! Exhibitors may enter either under 4-H or FFA, buy may not enter under both organizations; exception Ag Mechanics. Entry fees must accompany entries. Deadline is November 5, 2014. In addition to the normal entry fee a late entry fee of $100.00 cash will be allowed up to weigh in time. Leaders must turn in summary sheets with all entries. Exhibitor’s Name must be listed on the summary sheet or he or she will not be allowed to show. All entry cards must have either student’s social security number or parent’s social security number, to make entry valid. Ag Mechanics entries are included and must adhere to the above requirements. ENTRY FEES: STEERS/SWINE/LAMBS/GOATS/TURKEYS/RABBITS/BROILERS --$20.00 (Each animal or pen) *SHOP PROJECT -- $20.00

*RULE 4 – SALE MONIESA commission of 6% will be charged to defray the expenses of the show and sale. A 6% commission will be charged on all floored animals, pledges and add-ons. No refund of entry fee will be made after closing date of entries. In the event that adequate sales monies are not received within 60 days after the sale, the Board of Directors will have the authority to take appropriate action for the equitable disbursement of funds. If an exhibitor’s relative buys his/her animal, exhibitor will not be paid until payment has been received from the buyer. If the relative fails to fulfill his auction financial responsibility by April 1 after the sale, exhibitor will be ineligible to show for the following show. Until the obligation is fulfilled, the exhibitor will remain ineligible. NOTE: If any bid is placed by any buyer on an animal and is not paid, the exhibitor will not receive this money in his/her auction check.

*RULE 5 – ANIMAL UNITAn exhibitor may bring to the show no more than three (3) animal units. An exhibitor may enter NO MORE THAN two (2) animal units in any one division. An animal unit shall consist of one (1) auctionable animal or pen. An exhibitor may sell only one animal unit. Exceptions to this rule shall be as follows: All Grand and Reserve Grand Champions must be sold in the auction. If any exhibitor has more than one (1) Grand or Reserve Grand Champion, he or she must sell both animals.

An animal unit shall consist of:Steers 1Swine 1Turkey 1Broilers Pen of 3 1Rabbits Pen of 3 1Lambs 1Goats 1

*RULE 6 – AUCTIONAll animals placed will receive a ribbon. The percentage of animals to be placed is as follows:Broilers 60%Commercial division Steers, Lambs, Swine, Goats & Turkeys – 80% min.Open division Rabbits, Lambs, Swine, & Goats – 40% MINOnly animals receiving a ribbon are eligible for the auction sale.SEE AUCTION GUIDELINES AT THE END OF THESE RULES

*RULE 7 – SIFT Exhibitor will declare breed of animal before entering the sale. Animals will be classified at the scales and classification will not be

changed after the animal leaves the scale. Animals will be sifted on weight, parasites (lice, ringworm, active staph

infection) and external physical defects. Sift judge to determine. All animals must be of show quality. Sifted animals must be removed from the show grounds one (1) hour

after completion of the sift. Sifted animals must be checked out through the division superintendent.

*RULE 8 – WEIGH-INAll entries will be weighed and tagged or marked where applicable at a place designated by the division superintendent. A lost tag must be replaced by AG Teacher, County Extension Agent or Division Superintendent and reported to the records department. Exhibitor or substitute must be with animal at weigh-in and present documentation stating Exhibitor name and breed. If a parent, leader or Vo-Ag teacher has any question concerning the weight of an animal, the animal will be removed from the scale, check the balance of the scale, and then recheck the animal’s weight. The animal being re-weighed cannot leave the scale area. Once the animal is sifted it may not be re-weighed at a later time. A Five (5) lbs. tolerance on weight will be given to swine, lambs & goats. No tolerance on weight will be given on rabbits. Animals will not be allowed in the barn until they have been weighed. Any animal weighed in for a given exhibitor constitutes an entry and will not be changed. The entry must match the validation tag or the entry is invalid, rejected and animal sifted.

*RULE 9 – FLOORINGAnimals eligible for flooring are those that have been shown but are not eligible for the auction. Exhibitors may choose to either take the non-auctioned animal home or send them to market. All non-auctioned animals must be loaded by the exhibitor on the market truck as designated by the division superintendent. All floored animals must be released through the records department and division superintendent.

*RULE 10 – JUDGEThe Single Judge System will be the policy of this show, and the decision of the Judge is final in all cases.

*RULE 11 – PROTESTSAll protests concerning the show rules must be in writing and accompanied by a Cash deposit of $250.00, which will be forfeited if the protest is not sustained. Such protest must state plainly the cause of the complaint or appeal and must be delivered to the superintendent of the show. Such protest must be made no later than one (1) hour after the class is judged.

*RULE 12 – FEEDING AND FITTINGAll animals must be fed by exhibitor during the feeding and fitting period as listed in Rule 13. All animals must be raised within the boundaries of the Northside Independent School District for the duration of the feeding period, unless prior arrangements are made with the Board of Directors, NOTE! Requests of consideration for any exceptions are to be made in writing to the Board of Directors prior to the beginning of the feeding period or before the animal is moved.

*RULE 13 – FEEDING AND FITTING PERIODSShow officials may check any animal during the feeding period; this will include blood or urine testing. Feeding and Fitting periods are as follows:

SWINE – All swine must be state or county or WGLS validated, must be on feed and owned by exhibitor at time of validation.

LAMBS - All lambs must be state or county or WGLS validated, must be on feed and owned by exhibitor at time of validation.

GOATS – All goats must be state or county or WGLS validated, must be on feed and owned by exhibitor at time of validation.

BROILERS – Must be purchased from the Gerlach Stock Show Association for the 2015 show. (See DEPARTMENTS – BROILERS at the end of the rules.) Orders due no later than September 10, 2014.

TURKEYS – Must possess the Official State Validation wing band for the current year. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF FFA ADVISORS & 4-H LEADERS TO TURN IN THE TURKEY EXHIBITOR’S NAME & VALIDATION NUMBERS TO THE GERLACH STOCK SHOW records department on or post marked one (1) week after turkey distribution.Wing Band must be turned in to Poultry Superintendent or the office personnel. If turkeys are the only entry for exhibitor, wing band must be turned in immediately after Poultry Show. Exhibitors with multiple entries who are selling turkeys in the auction must turn wing bands into the Poultry Superintendent or to Office Personnel one hour before closing ceremonies.

RABBITS – To be eligible to exhibit market rabbit meat pens an exhibitor must:(A) Have their rabbits tattooed. The 4-H Leaders will submit a listing

of rabbit validation numbers to the Records Superintendent, Walter Gerlach Livestock Show, P.O. Box 781, Helotes, Texas 78023, post marked by December 31, 2014.

(B) Own and have one feed meat pen rabbits at time of validation.

All commercial division Steers, Lambs, Swine, & Goats, must be purchased from the Walter Gerlach Livestock Show and Gerlach Validated: see “COMMERCIAL DIVISION RULES”

NOTE!! ABOVE DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON STATE VALIDATION CHANGES. AG TEACHERS AND 4-H LEADERS WILL BE ADVISED OF CHANGES.

*RULE 14 – GROOMINGArtificial coloring, powder, oil or other materials are NOT allowed to be used on any market animal. There will be no electric clipping of animals during the stock show. All animals that need electric clipping must be clipped before arrival at the show. No blowers, grooming tables or steer trim chutes will be allowed on the grounds. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS RULE WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION FROM THE SHOW.

*RULE 15 – ELIGIBILITYExhibitors must be an active member of an “invited” FFA chapter or 4-H club who resides in the Northside Independent School District at the time of entry deadline and through the duration of the show.

Exhibitor must be regularly attending a private or public elementary or secondary school and has not yet graduated.

Exhibitor must personally feed and care for his/her animal for the entire duration of the feeding period.

Any student attending the Northside Alternative Center may NOT show.

O’Connor Ag Chapter in Northside Independent School District and the following 4-H Clubs: Helotes 4-H, and Leon Springs 4-H are invited for the 2015 show and sale. Any additional clubs must request an invitation from the Board of Directors for the 2017 show and have been in existence for two (2) years prior to the show time Lack of participation may result in loss of invitation for the following year and after a two (2) YEAR ABSENCE MAY BE REMOVED FROM THE INVITATION LIST.

Exhibitor may not show if they are a 5th year high school student.

5th year students in Home school high school are not eligible to compete.

To be eligible, boys or girls must be between the ages of 9 and 18 on August 31, 2014 or be between 8 and in the third grade, and 18 on August 31, 2014.

Exhibitors and contestants suspended under Texas Education Code 33.081 “No Pass, No Play “are ineligible to participate in all WGLS activity, event or competition to include the showing of project and /or auction. Any project owned by an ineligible exhibitor is ineligible for competition, this includes Agricultural Mechanics entries.

*RULE 16 – SANITARY REGULATIONSAll rules and regulations governing admission of livestock to shows, fairs and exhibitions set forth by the Texas Animal Health Commission shall apply.

*RULE 17 – SHOWING OF ANIMALExhibitor must show his or her own animal except when he or she has two or more animals showing in the same class. Should exhibitor be ill, handicapped, or an emergency situation arises, approval of the Board of Directors must be obtained by notification on the “Show / Auction Substitution Form” and form must be turned in to the records superintendent for approval. Forms will be available prior to the show from Ag Teachers or 4-H Leaders. This form must be filled out in its entirety and signed by an Ag Teacher or 4-H Leader. This rule also applies to the auction and all show activities. *NOTE!! A copy of the form is included at the end of these rules.

*RULE 18 – EXHIBITOR PRESENCE AT SHOWALL exhibitors must be present at show time and for the duration of the show. All exhibitors must pick up their own ribbons as they are being presented. Failure to do so will result in immediate expulsion from the show. Only exception is upon approval of the Board of Directors. Any Exhibitor that is academically ineligible and shows their animal will be barred from any future shows, and any sale monies will be returned to the buyer (s).

*RULE 19 – PLEDGES & ADD-ONSAll pledges must be turned into the records committee and must be accompanied by payment. All buyers present at the Sale may make additional pledges or add-ons, all add-ons must be a minimum of $25.00. All pledges must be received or post marked by February 4, 2015. Pledges will not be accepted after this date.

*RULE 20 – LOANED ANIMALS

Any exhibitor who enters an animal not owned by the exhibitor shall not be permitted to show or sell any animal. The person who loaned the animal shall likewise not be permitted to show or sell any animal and will be barred from future shows.

*RULE 21 – EXHIBITOR AUCTION RESPONSIBILITYEach exhibitor is responsible to be in proper place and to see that his or her animal is in proper placement for the auction. Failure to do so will cause exhibitor to lose the right to auction and the animal will be floored. Exhibitor should check with division superintendent to determine in what order their animal will be auctioned. It will be the responsibility of the exhibitor to see that his or her animal is in the proper place and class for judging. All animals will be released as designated by the division superintendent. No animal will be released without permission by the division superintendent. Once an animal is removed from the show grounds, it will not be allowed to return. Exhibitors will not be allowed in the Buyers Area. Parents are not allowed in the Sale Ring. No more than 2 4-H/FFA exhibitors will be allowed in the auction arena. No animal will be allowed in the Auction Arena except in its natural state. NOTE!! Gifts for buyers and signs will not be allowed in the auction arena. Only current W.G.L.S. awards for the current year will be allowed to be displayed.

*RULE 22 – CARE AND FEEDINGAll animals must be properly fed and cared for by the exhibitor for the duration of the feeding period and during the show and sale. Failure to do so will cause the exhibitor to lose the right to show or auction their animal. All animals must be fed daily.

No injections or medications of any kind will be allowed during the show without the Board of Director’s approval. Review rule #2.

*RULE 23 – REMOVAL OF ANIMALAll animals that will not be auctioned or floored must be removed from the show grounds by 7:00pm on Thursday, January 29, 2015. Any animal not removed will become the property of the Show and will be floored. The exhibitor will receive the floor price of the animal. Any animals designated to floor or sale may not be removed from the Gerlach Show grounds. Failure to comply with this rule will be just cause for exhibitor and family forever barred from the show.

*RULE 24 – INTENT TO SELLEach exhibitor is responsible to notify their 4-H or FFA leader of their intent to sell immediately, following the close of each show division. It will be the responsibility of the leaders to submit this information to the record office within one half (1/2) hour after the closing ceremonies. NOTE!! Any exhibitor not complying with this rule will forfeit their right to sell and their animal will be floored and they will receive only the floor price and shall be barred from future shows.

4-H leader or designee must be present at the end of each show, to allow the exhibitors to give disposition of the project.

*RULE 25 – EXHIBITORS CHECKSAll checks will be given directly to the exhibitor at “Check Night” or as designated by the Board of Directors. If he/she is not present, then their check will be mailed to their home address provided on their entry card. Checks not cashed within 90 days will be forfeited back to the show.The exhibitor’s “Thank You” Letter(s) to his/her buyer(s), must be submitted to the Board of Directors representatives on February 19, 2015 form 6:30pm to 7:30pm at the O’Connor Activities Center and must include ALL contributors on their provided Thank You list including belt buckle sponsors. Each letter must be ready to be mailed with an addressed, stamped, and sealed envelope with exhibitors return address. In the event the exhibitor’s letter(s) are not provided on February 19, 2015, a 10% penalty fee will be deducted from the exhibitor’s check. In the event the exhibitor’s letter is not received by March 3, 2015 the sale of the animal will be voided and all monies will be returned to the buyer(s), and the exhibitor will be barred for the following year. NOTE: Any exhibitor awarded a belt buckle is required to send a Thank You letter to his/her belt buckle sponsor. These letters are to be turned in at letter night. In the event a Thank You letter is not sent, the 10% penalty fee will apply.

*RULE 26 – EXHIBITOR MISCONDUCTAny exhibitor showing misconduct such as destroying property, failure to follow directives, disrespect to a Director or adult supervisor will forfeit their right to show or auction and could be barred from future shows and sales. NOTE!! The use of shocking devices on any animal will be considered EXHIBITOR MISCONDUCT.

*RULE 27 – AUCTIONED ANIMALSAny market animal which has entered an auction ring (exception is Bexar County Junior Stock Show) during the required feeding period, where one or more bids has been place on same, is ineligible for the WGLS show. In the event an exhibitor violates this rule, he/she will be barred from all future shows and will only be paid the floor price for the animal at this show.

At the sole discretion of the Live Stock Board of Directors, due to safety and liability concerns, unruly animals will not be allowed in the auction ring for the “Auction of Champions”.

*RULE 28 – SHOWMANSHIPCOMMERCIAL & OPEN POLICY

1. No more than 2 animal units per division may be purchased for commercial shows.

2. The O’Connor AG. Science teachers and the Walter Gerlach Board will be responsible for contracting and purchasing of all Commercial Animals (Exception – Turkeys – all turkeys must be purchased through the normal major show channels).

3. Livestock in the Commercial classes will be shown by weight or by the discretion of the Walter Gerlach Board (Example – 10 or less may show in a single class).

4. There will be 2 shows within each of the large animal divisions. Commercial and Open show (Exception Steers).

5. Percentages for the sale in the commercial classes will be a minimum 80% and Open classes will be a minimum 40%.

6. Selection of the Grand and Reserve Grand Champions will be determined by the judging from the overall champions from both the Commercial and Open show classes. (Exception – Steer Show).

7. Exhibitors may show in both the Commercial and Open Shows (Example 1 Commercial hog and 1 Open show hog).

8. The Walter Gerlach Livestock Show accepts no responsibility of the animals after the date of delivery.

9. A deposit of $150.00 for Commercial hogs, lambs and goats is due at the date designated in each division. This deposit will be refunded in the event the O’Connor student does not get a pen at the project center.

10. Validation for the Walter Gerlach Livestock Show Commercial animals will be handled by the Ag. Science Teachers at O’Connor High School and the Board of Directors of the Walter Gerlach Livestock Show. All commercial livestock will be tagged specifically for the Walter Gerlach Show.

11. Weigh limits will remain the same as listed in the open show.12. Commercial Order Dates: No later than April 1, 2015.

DIVISION RULES

*CALVES: CATTLE PURCHASED MAY BE EITHER STEER OR HEIFER –

CALVES WILL BE PRE-TAGGED AND STUDENTS DRAW NUMBERS MATCHING THE CALVES TAGS (EXAMPLE: IF A STUDENT DRAWS NUMBER 15, STUDENT GETS CALF TAGGED NUMBER 15).

A NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT OF $400.00 WILL BE REQUIRED ON April 1, 2015 BEFORE CALVES CAN BE ORDERED.

THE PRICE OF THE CALVES WILL BE KEPT AS CLOSE TO THE MARKET PRICE AS POSSIBLE. PLUS ANY ADDITIONAL COST INCURRED.

THE USE OF GROWTH HORMONES WILL NOT BE ALLOWED 60 DAYS PRIOR TO THE SHOW. ANIMALS EXIBITING THE USE OF GROWTH HORMONES WILL BE SIFTED.

BALANCE WILL BE DUE ON THE DATE OF VALIDATION (TO BE DETERMINED) BEFORE SELECTION OF CALVES BEGIN.

SELECTION AND VALIDATION (FOR THE WALTER GERLACH LIVESTOCK SHOW) WILL BE DONE WHEN THE CALVES ARE RECEIVED. THE STATE VALIDATION WILL BE DONE IN JUNE.

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL DETERMINE CLASSES. THERE WILL BE NO MINIMUM OR MAXIMUM WEIGHT AT THE

WALTER GERLACH LIVESTOCK SHOW. NO MORE THAN TWO (2) CALVES MAY BE PURCHASED PER

EXHIBITOR. CALVES MAY BE FAMILY VALIDATED. ALL CALVES WILL BE SHOWN SLICK SHEARED. THE WALTER GERLACH LIVESTOCK SHOW AND ITS BOARD

OF DIRECTORS ACCEPT NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR CALVES AFTER VALIDATION.

LAMBS:Wethers and Ewes

Classes: Show order will be: SOUTHDOWN

FINEWOOL FINEWOOL CROSS MEDIUM WOOL Or as determined or designated by the Board of

Directors (Southdown may show with medium wool / Fine wool may show with Fine Wool Crosses).

WeightsAll weight classes will be designated numerically.

Southdown……………………….. Minimum weight………………………..80 lbs.Others……………………………… Minimum weight…………………………90 lbs.ALL………………………………… no maximum weight

All lambs will be shorn slick before arrival. Wool must be same length over entire body. Boots are permissible. No teeth requirement on lambs. Seven (7) or more lambs must show per type for a class. 30 or more lambs will be divided into three (3) classes. Livestock in the Commercial classes will be shown by weight

or by the discretion of the Walter Gerlach Board of Directors (Example – 10 or less may show in a single class).

Gerlach validation is required for commercial class.

GOATS: Must be wether goat (castrated Billy) or Doe (female) Goat. Must weigh a minimum of 60 pounds, with a 115 pound

maximum weight limit. Market goats must be body clipped (Slick Sheared) before

arrival, with no more than ¼ inch hair. Classes will be broken into numerical classes by weight. Horns must be tipped. Showmanship guidelines will be same as those for lambs. County or state validation will be used for open class. Walter Gerlach validation is required for commercial class. No teeth requirement on goats.

Division championship classes will be determined as entries dictate.

Livestock in the Commercial classes will be shown by weight or by the discretion of the Walter Gerlach Board (Example – 10 or less may show in a single class).

Up to 9 weight classes 3 division champions

SWINE:Barrow and GiltsMinimum Weight 200 lbs.Maximum Weight 285 lbs.

All weight classes will be designated numerically.

Class Divisions:Must be 7 or more to make a breed.Possible Breeds: Show order will be (FOR OPEN SHOW ONLY).

Black OPB (Berk, Spotted Poland China, etc.). Duroc Hampshire White OPB (Chesterwhite, Landrace, ext.). Yorkshire Crosses

*Determined or designated by the Board of Directors (Example: Down eared breeds may show as one division / up eared breeds in another division).

Livestock in the Commercial classes will be shown by weight or by the discretion of the Walter Gerlach Board (Example – 10 or less may show in a single class).

Walter Gerlach validation is required for Commercial class.MARKET RABBITS:Three (3) meat pen rabbits are one (1) unit.Minimum weight………….. 3 lbs.Maximum weight………….. 5 lbs.

Breed Classes:CalifornianAll breeds will be classified as Californian

You may weigh-in only three (3) rabbits per pen, and only one weight-in per entry.

Rabbits must have no deformed teeth, or ear canker or disease.

There is no age requirement.

GENERAL POULTRY The poultry division shall consist of Broilers and Turkeys.

There will be a live sift and entries will be shown live. A check-in slip must be filled out with wing band

number, prior to presenting your bird (s). Only the Grand and Reserve Grand Birds will be processed. Each exhibitor is responsible for pen space and must help

clean the show are and staging and surrounding area at the conclusion of the poultry judging.

TURKEYS: An entry consists of one (1) Hen or one (1) Tom. Hens and Toms will be shown in separate classes. State validated birds will be purchased for the show. Only one (1) lot per exhibitor can be purchased for WGLS. If

exhibitor purchased more than 25 turkeys, the first 25 numbers assigned to that exhibitor will be Walter Gerlach validated. Exception: Families with multiple exhibitors may show from one (1) lot of 25 turkeys or assigned lots of 25.

BROILERS: An entry shall consist of three (3) broilers. Each pen of broilers must arrive in their own cage, crate or

box. Any bird with external parasites will be sifted. Only those birds purchased from the Stock Show Association

and possessing the official wing bands will be eligible for show.

Birds will be winge validated to exhibitor at the time of purchase and must possess this official wing-band at the time of show.

Purchase request for these birds must be submitted to the O’Connor Ag Department, by September 10, 2014.

Payment (Cash or Check) must accompany this purchase request.

The Poultry Superintendent will notify each FFA or 4-H Chapter of the date to pick up their broilers.

The Stock Show Association will assume no responsibility for these birds after this date.

Broilers must be purchased in lots of 25. Only one lot may be purchased per exhibitor. Families with multiple exhibitors must buy 1 (one) lot (25 Birds) for each family exhibitor.

The broiler pen presented is considered an entry. There will be no substitutions allowed after the pen is presented to the sifting judge.

If an exhibitor has a mixed pen of broilers that have cockerels and pullets, the pen will show as cockerels.

WGLS validated birds will be purchased for this show.

ZACH DAVIS and RUBY GERLACHAGRICULTURE MECHANICS PROJECT SHOW

PURPOSE:TO PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR FFA AND 4-H MEMBERS TO DISPLAY THE PROJECTS CONSTRUCTED IN AN AGRICULTURE MECHANICS LABORATORY AND:

To promote the development of skills in agriculture mechanics through competition.

To recognize individual accomplishments in the area of agricultural mechanics.

To provide an opportunity for the public to develop an appreciation of this important phase of our youth programs.

*RULES An entry fee of $20.00 will be charged per project. Entry

and entry fee is due the same as animal unit entry fees. Ag Mechanics projects must be listed on a separate summary sheet, and included with the entry fees.

There will be no refund of entry fees after closing date of entry.

Entries in this division are limited to FFA or 4-H members. Projects exhibited must have been constructed by FFA or 4-H

students as a part of their agricultural mechanics instruction in Agricultural Science or supervised 4-H shop class.

Each exhibitor may enter only one (1) INDIVIDUALLY CONSTRUCTED PROJECT PER CLASS.

Team projects are allowed; a maximum of four exhibitors per team.

Each exhibitor may enter no more than two (2) classes. A project may be entered only one time at the Walter

Gerlach Livestock Show and must be constructed within one (1) calendar year of the exhibition date.

Substitutions: Project substitutions must be made in writing, and post marked by January 1, 2015 or it will not be accepted.

All projects must be painted or properly treated and must be clean and in presentable condition, even though they may have been used. NO PROFESSIONAL PAINT JOBS.

An original working plan or drawing, photographs showing stages of construction and a bill of materials are required with each project.

No tractors, trucks, or other vehicles will be allowed in the exhibit area as part of the display.

Appropriate and safe display stands are to be provided by the exhibitor for gates, panels and other projects that need support. Sharp edges and points; such as found on self-feeder roofs, bale movers, etc., are to be padded and/or covered as necessary to prevent possible injury.

Entries must be on the show grounds by 6:00 pm on move-in day. (Cont. next page).

All projects are to be identified with standard club exhibitor’s cards. Additional signs, banners, etc. are encouraged, but are subject to approval by the Superintendent.

Every precaution will be taken to protect the projects entered. However, the Walter Gerlach Livestock Show, its Directors, nor the officials of this division will be liable for the loss of or damage to projects.

The Walter Gerlach Livestock Show reserves the right to display the projects as space and quality of projects allow. It is possible that larger projects (trailers, livestock handling equipment, etc.) might be displayed at an alternate site.

This division is not eligible for the youth livestock auction. However, cash premiums will be presented to the champions.

Classes will be competing as single or group entries. The Danish System will be used in judging the projects.

Projects will be judged on these categories.

CATEGORY A. WORKMANSHIP 30 B. DESIGN AND MATERIALS USED 20 C. PRACTICALITY 10 D. DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY 10 E. FINISH 10

F. PLANS, BILL OF MATERIAL, PHOTOS 10 G. INTERVIEW (QUESTIONS & ANSWERS) 10

CLASSES: (Small and Large project as determined by the Judge)

1. Metal2. Wood3. Combination4. Restoration of Mechanical Equipment

AWARDSCHAMPION AND RESERVE FOR EACH CLASSGRAND CHAMPION AND RESERVE OVER ALL CLASSESBLUE, RED, WITH RIBBONSJUDGE WILL DETERMINE CLASSES

ONLY CASH PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED (NO BUCKLES). EXHIBITORS MUST BE PRESENT AT CLOSING CERMONIES TO RECEIVE CASH AWARDS.

AUCTION GUIDELINES FOR THE WALTER GERLACH STOCK SHOW

In order to speed up the auction sale for the WGLS, the following initiatives have been incorporated into the auction guidelines:

1. Only Grand and Reserve Grand animals will enter the ring. After all Grand and Reserve Grands have been sold, only the students will enter the sale ring.

Due to safety and liability concerns, unruly animals will not be allowed in the auction ring for the “Auction of Champions”.

2. Only bids for donations of $500.00 or above will be named on champion boards and those buyers requested to appear in sale ring for photo.

3. We would like the buyers to pre-register by mail. Please make sure that we have all billing information correct. Those that pre-register will have their sales packet available when they arrive and save them time in line.

4. Only bids or donations of $100.00 or above will be announced during the auction. Bid sheets turned in after an animal has sold will not be accepted. After the sale, students will receive a buyer listing of buyers that purchased their animal. The resale (floor) price of all animals, with the exception of steers, will automatically be credited to the scholarship fund from split sheets that have 10 (ten) or more buyers. A minimum bid of $50.00 is required on bid sheets; smaller amounts can be donated as add-ons but not smaller than $25.00.

5. This will be a terminal sale in that all livestock must go to slaughter or resale to slaughter. Floor buyers will not sell any livestock on Gerlach property.

6. IF A BUYER FAILS TO PAY HIS BILL THE STUDENT WHO’S ANMIAL HE PURCHASED WILL NOT RECEIVE THAT MONEY ON HIS CHECK.

7. In keeping with the pace set by other show auctions (i.e. S.A.L.E.) the minimum total purchase amount for a buyer shall be $500.00 by either bids or add-ons. If a buyer purchases less than $500.00, the buyer will be billed the balance. This only applies to buyers that enter the show ring. Those buyers that choose to donate to the auction committee in lieu of attending the auction, will not be billed the $500.00 minimum.

Any questions regarding the auction please contact:Steve Chumbley – Ag Program DirectorErnie De Winnie - President WGLS

Tim Horny – Auction Committee ChairmanO’Connor High School Ag Dept. – 210-397-4871Walter Gerlach Show Barn – 210-698-3609 (Show Dates Only)

2015

WALTER GERLACH LIVESTOCK SHOW

Exhibitor Substitution form

NOTE!!!! Please refer to rule 17 for substitution eligibility.

Exhibitor Name ____________________________________________________

4H/FFA _________________________________________

I will not be showing my animal because: _________________________________

The following exhibitor(s) will be showing my animal(s) in my absence.

Substitute Exhibitor __________________________________________________Class _____________________________________________Animal Entry Number________________________________

Substitute Exhibitor __________________________________________________Class _____________________________________________Animal Entry Number _______________________________

Substitute Exhibitor _________________________________________________Class ____________________________________________Animal Entry Number ______________________________

AST / 4-H Leader’s Signature: ________________________________________

ADDENDUMUNETHICAL FITTING – The showing of unethically fitted livestock in the Walter Gerlach Livestock show is prohibited and will be sifted. Unethical fitting will be deemed to consist of any method of altering the natural conformation of any part of the animal’s body evidenced by the presence of abnormal tissue or foreign substance. The use of chemicals not approved for market show animals (steers, lambs, swine, goats, poultry and rabbits) to be used for human consumption shall not be tolerated. Undetermined withdrawal times are safety data or tranquilizers are reasons unapproved drugs shall not be used in food animals. Drug

residues are human health hazards. The use of drugs and chemicals in show animals with intent to deceive relative to the animal’s soundness, conformation, body weight and disposition shall not be tolerated. Use of drugs such as steroids, tranquilizers and diuretics are unethical. The use of drugs, chemicals and medications, including medicated feed approved for market animals (steers, lambs, swine, goats, poultry, and rabbits) to be used for human consumption shall not be administered within the withdrawal times prior to show. Drug residues of dewormers, insecticides, antibiotics and antibacterial are human health hazards. Abuse of misuse of drugs and chemicals in show animals by exhibitor will result in his or her being disqualified from the show. The exhibitor of any animal in any division agrees to submit their animal, entered by him or her to inspection by a veterinarian appointed by the Executive Committee and agrees to have such laboratory analysis. The exhibitor, including parent or guardian, AST or CEA and superintendent of division must be present during the collection for testing and must witness, seal and sign the sample, thus verifying the sample to be properly collected and prepared for analysis. The conclusion reached by the veterinarian and analysis shall be final and conclusive without recourse against WGLS. The exhibitor waives any right of action which he or she might have for any action taken under this rule. The Exhibitor also releases WGLS and the veterinarian from any and all claims or demands whatsoever in connection with the inspection fitted. The Executive Committee is authorized to permanently bar the exhibitor and his or her family from any further participation in the WGLS. The exhibitor will also forfeit all titles, awards, prizes and auction proceeds FOR THE CURRENT SHOW YEAR.

Any activity deemed as unethical, WGLS will forever bar that exhibitor from the show.