The full show schedule will appear in the American Singers Club fall newsletter. The show schedule listed here is preliminary. Blue club or show names are links to host club webpages with further information.

Show information needs to be mailed to the ASC secretary using the Show Announcement Form to be official.

October 1 Baltimore, Maryland	Maryland All Canary Club AS Judge: Dorothea Ashbery Location/Lodging: Best Western Hotel/Baltimore Travel Plaza, 5625 O'Donnell St., Baltimore, MD Reservations: 410-668-7483 or 800-792-8687 Entry fee: $2/bird Benching: Friday 6:00 pm and Saturday, 7:30 am Judging starts: Saturday 8 am Contacts: Judith Miniter canarylady7@earthlink.net and Tad Rykojc tadchris@aol.com
October 8 Cleveland, OH	Chapter 32 Cleveland Show Judge: Michael Grohman Location: Avon Lake United Church of Christ, 32801 Electric Blvd., Avon Lake, Ohio Directions: off Route 83, take I-90 to exit #153 (Rt. 83 Avon - Avon Lake) follow Rt. 83 north to Electric Blvd. and turn left. The Church is the first building on the left. Lodging: Red Roof Inn Westlake, Oh. I-90 and Crocker Rd (440) 892-7920 or (800) 733-7633 Entry Fee: $2.00 per bird Benching: Friday 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Judging Starts: Saturday 7:30 a.m. Checkout: Saturday, immediately following awards
October 15 Dallas, TX	Chapter 30 Texas American Singer Canary Club Double Show Judges: Don Taylor & Alicia Baker Location: Sterling Hotel Dallas, 1055 Regal Row, Dallas, TX Hotel phone: 214/634-8550 Entry Fee: $4.00 per bird for both judges, no limit of birds, max fee $100.00, plus $15.00/exhibitor fee for NON-chapter members. Benching: Friday, 3-7 p.m. and Saturday, 8-8:30 a.m. Friday Dinner: For those who would like to go out to dinner with the Chapter and Judges, meet in front of the Show holding room Friday at 7 p.m. Judging starts: Saturday, 9:00 a.m. Checkout: When ALL judging has been finished Contact: Vanessa or Jerry Johnson 972/642-1634 happycanaries@earthlink.net
October 15 Baltimore, Maryland	Baltimore Bird Fanciers and Chapter 16 Judge: Danny Iacovone Location: Tall Cedars of Lebanon Hall, Putty Hill Ave. & Old Harford Rd., Towson, Maryland Entry fee: $3.00 per bird Benching: Saturday 6 - 7:30 am Judging starts at 8 AM Contact: baltbirdfanciers@aol.com or Tad Rykojc at 410-343-2535 email tadchris@aol.com
October 21-23 Toronto, Ontario, Canada	The Budgerigar & Foreign Bird Society of Canada along with the American Singers Club of Canada, Chapter 31 Judge: John Haddad Location: The Richmond Green Sports Centre, 1300 Elgin Mills Road, East, Richmond Hill, Ontario Entry fee: $4/bird + $15 exhibitor fee for non-members Benching: Friday 4-7:30 pm Judging Starts: Saturday 8 am Checkout: Sunday 3 pm Contact: Albert Montanaro 905/318-1599 a.montanaro@sympatico.ca
October 22 Tulsa Oklahoma	Oklahoma Caged Bird Society Show Judge: Gary Tom Location: Best Western Airport, 222 N. Garnett Road, Tulsa Oklahoma Motel Phone: (888) 438-0780 Alternative Lodging: EconoLodge 918-437-9200 Benching: Friday from 5 PM to 8 PM Entry Fee: $2:00/bird no limit, MAX FEE $30 Judging starts: Saturday at 9AM Checkout: Saturday after completion of show Contact: Rudi Deihl (918) 243-5539, email: karuni@cimtel.net
October 22 Parsippany, NJ	Chapter 25 Double Header Judges: Saoud Rihan & Michael Grohman Location: Days Inn, 3159 Rt. 46 East, Parsippany, NJ, (973)335-0200 or (800)329-7466 Entry fee: $4.00 per bird (includes both shows) Benching: Friday, after 8-10 pm, Saturday 6-7:30 am Judging starts : 8:00 am SHARP on Saturday Checkout: After Judging is finished for BOTH shows Lodging Reservations: Day's Inn (same location as show) 973/335-0200 or 800/329-7466, ask for special bird show rate Contact: Tom Miller 973/546-6892 milleruszk@optonline.net
October 29 Modesto, CA	Central California Cage Bird Club Judge: Darrell Horst Location: S.O.S. Club, 819 Sunset Ave., Modesto, CA Lodging: Ramada Inn, 2001 Orangeburg, Modesto, 209/521-9000 Alternate Motel: Red Lion Hotel, 1612 Sisk Rd., Modesto, 209/521-1612 Registration: Friday only, 6-9 p.m. CCCBC Show Manager: Bennie Jones (209) 531-0597 NJones7110@aol.com American Singer division contact: pacificamericansingers@yahoo.com
October 29 New York	Long Island Song Canary Club - Chapter 1 Judge: Michael Seiler Location: Holiday Inn Express Hauppauge, 2050 Express Dive South, Hauppauge, NY 11788, Hotel Phone: 631-348-1400 Entry fee: $3.00 per show bird Benching date/times: Friday 8-10 PM, Saturday, 6-8 AM Judging starts: 8:30 a.m. Checkout date/time: After Judging is finished on Saturday Lodging Reservations: Holiday Inn Express Hauppauge, 2050 Express Dive South, Hauppauge, NY 11788 - Phone: 631-348-1400 - mention you are coming for the Bird Show, and they will honor the discounted room rate. Chapter E-mail: liscc_1@yahoo.com
October 29 Benton Harbor, Michigan	Chapter 37 Judge: Patrick Miller Location and lodging: Ramada Inn, 798 Ferguson Dr., Benton Harbor, MI 49022. Exit #28 off I-94 turn left (north) Phone: 269-927-1172 Fax: 269-927-1198 atten: Vickie Benching: Friday 4:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. (Michigan time) Entry fee: $2/bird All entries an automatic associate in Chapter 37 For more info, contact: Patrick Miller (574) 289-3394
October 29 Warren, MI	Motor City Bird Breeders American Singer Section sponsored by DRAGON Judge: Mike Hiben Location: Warren Community Center, 5460 Arden, Warren, Michigan Benching: Friday 4-9 pm Judging Starts: Saturday 8 am Entry Fee: $2/bird, no limit Contact: Judy Snider 248-478-3207 or Alberta Riedel 313-535-6057
November 4-6 Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada	American Singers Club of Canada, Chapter 31 Judge: Darrell Horst Location: The Optomist Club of Stoney Creek, #8 Highway, Stoney Creek, Ontario Entry fee $5.00/bird no limit PLUS $25.00 Exhibitors Fee for non-members Benching: Friday 3:30 - 7:30 pm Judging Starts: Saturday 8 am Checkout: Sunday 3:30 pm Prizes: 10th anniversary show $1000. for top 6 birds Contact: Albert Montanaro 905/318-1599 albertmontanaro@sprint.ca
November 5 Baltimore, MD	Chapter 28 MASCOT Judge: Sam Can Location: Knights of Columbus Hall, 1770 Eastern Blvd., Baltimore, MD Lodging: Super 8 Motel, 98 Stemmers Run Road, Essex, MD 21221 410-780-0030, 1-800-800-8000 Entry fee: $3 per bird Benching: Friday 6:30 to 9:30 pm and Saturday 6:00 to 8:00 am Judging starts: Saturday 9:00 am
November 5 Baltimore, MD	American Music Singer Talent Search free singer; tune whister no ASC points, host club awards only Accompanist: Paula Hatcher MMA Location: Knights of Columbus Hall (upstairs), 1770 Eastern Blvd., Baltimore, MD Benching: Friday 6:30 to 9:30 pm Judging starts: Saturday 9:00 am
November 5 Arlington Heights, IL	Greater Chicago Cage Bird Club Judge: to be confirmed Location: Park Place Hotel (formerly the Radisson), 75 West Algonquin Rd., Arlington Heights, IL Lodging Reservations: (847) 364-7600 or (800) 814-7000 Entry Fee: $2 per bird. Benching: Friday, 3-8:30 pm Judging Starts: Saturday 8 am Contact: John Muscato 630-305-9043
November 12 Houston, TX	Chapter 33 - Gulf Coast American Singers Dual Show Judges: Albert Montanaro & John Haddad Location: Holiday Inn Houston - Intercontinental Airport, 15222 JFK Blvd., Houston, TX 77032 Hotel reservations: 1-800-HOLIDAY or 1-281-449-6726 Hotel rate: $69 + tax for event (Gulf Coast American Singers) or $55 + tax if made 21 day advance (non-refundable) Entry fee: $5.00/bird ($50 max) Plus $15/exhibitor fee for NON-chapter members. Benching: Friday from 5-8 pm Judging Starts: 7 am and 9 am Contact: Alicia Baker, 281/320-9936, email: baker_alicia@hotmail.com
November 12 Livonia, MI	DRAGON Judge: Mike Bacon Location: Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 30650 6 Mile Rd., Livonia, Michigan Entry Fee: $2/bird Benching Friday 4-9 pm. Judging Starts Saturday morning Checkout Saturday after awards presented Contact: Jessie Durkin 248/624-8127 jesscanary@yahoo.com
November 12 New Jersey	Jersey Shore Bird Club Judge: Laura Schwanof Show location: Ocean County Agricultural Bldg., 1623 Whitesville Rd. (Route 527), Tom's River, New Jersey Entry fee: $2.00/bird Benching: Saturday morning 6:30 AM to 8:00 AM Judging will start promptly at 8:30 AM Pre-registration is encouraged Judging starts: promptly at 8:30 am Contact: Mike Seiler, 732/928-8917 mikloss123@aol.com
November 12-13 Salinas, CA	Chapter 29 PAS Quadruple Show Saturday Judges: Allan Gibson, Gary Tom Sunday Judges: Don Taylor, Danny Iacovone Hosted by the Pacific American Singers Show Location: Laurel Inn Motel, Salinas, CA. Lodging: Laurel Inn Moter Inn, 801 W. Laurel Dr., Salinas, CA 831/449-2474, (ask for the bird show rate) Benching: Friday, 5-9 P.M. Checkout: Sunday evening after all awards presented - no early checkouts! For preregistration info, contact the chapter at: pacificamericansingers@yahoo.com
November 17-19 Dallas, Texas	National Cage Bird Show click here for more show info Judge: Steve Baptiste Benching: Thursday 1-9 pm Judging Starts: Friday 9am Checkout: Saturday ½ hour after awards banquet, or Sunday 7am
November 19-20 Ontario, Canada	Chapter 38 Judge: Bill Myers Location: The Malta Band Club, 5745 Coppers Ave., Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Entry Fee: $3.00 per bird (no limit) Benching: Friday, 3 pm to 7 pm. Judging Starts: Saturday, 7:30 am Checkout: Sunday, 3 pm Contact: John Sfetiko (905) 428-1640 Sfetikodoma@rogers.com
November 26 Chicago, IL	NIROC (National Institute of Red Orange Canaries) Judge: Tad Rykojc Contact: nancy Serchuk 847-437-5704
November 26 Fords, NJ	Chapter 17 Judge: Danny Iacovone Location: Our Lady of Peace Knights of Columbus 9199 Amboy Ave., Fords, NJ Accomodations: The Forge Inn, Rt 9 North, Woodbridge, NJ 07095, phone 732/634-2444 Entry fee: $3 per bird Benching: Saturday 7am (call Michael Seiler for tags) Judging Starts: Saturday 9am Sale birds $1.00/bird contact Angelo Gervasi 908-925-2363 Contact: Michael Seiler 732/928-8917 mikloss123@aol.com
December 3 Hayward, CA	Santa Clara Valley Canary & Exotic Bird Show Judge: Tad Rykojc Location: Hampton Inn, 24137 Mission Blvd., Hayward, CA Lodging: Hampton Inn, Phone: (510) 247-1555 Contact: scvcebc@yahoo.com or phone 408/739-3995 or 650/359-7063.
December 2-3 Chicago, IL	Chapter 6 Judge: Allen Gibson Location: Comfort Suites, 17 West 445 Roosevelt Rd., Oakbrook Terrace IL 60181 Reservations: 630/916-1000 Benching: Friday 3-8 PM Judging Starts: Saturday 7:30 - 8 AM Entry Fee: $2.00 per bird Contact: Ed Medrano 773/721-5026
December 7-10 Chicago, IL	National Song Canary Contest AS Judge: William Meyer Sponsored By: American Waterslager Society, with the Spanish Timbrado Society of America and the Florida American Singers Club (chapter 35) AS Contact: Steve Baptiste (941) 625-7240 keeperb@peganet.com
December 10 Livonia, MI	Society of Canary and Finch Breeders Judge: John Haddad Location: Quality Inn, 30375 Plymouth Rd., Livonia, MI 734/261-6800 Lodging Rate: $69/night includes hot breakfast Benching: Friday 4-10 pm Contact: Tony Farrugia 248-848-3001 TonyF@eraalliance.net

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