About Us
History
The Vernon Pigeon and
Poultry Club was formed in 1965.
It began as the Vernon Fancy Pigeon Club, as a group of pigeon
fanciers who wanted to be able to show at the Interior Provincial
Exhibition in Armstrong, British Columbia.
The founding members were: George Zimmerman,
Horst Billie, Don Mackay,
Victor Lewinski, Joe Podanowski, and Colin Foord.
A spring show followed in
1966. There were 115 entries with 22 pigeon varieties. A short time
later, the new club expanded to include Harry Bickert and John May who
wanted to show poultry and waterfowl. This necessitated a name change to
the Vernon Pigeon and Poultry Club or the VPPC as we know it today. In 2010 we celebrated our 45th anniversary, an accomplishment we
are proud of!
Who
are we?
Currently the club has 42
members including families and associate members. This means over 50
individuals are associated with our club.
We have an active core of about 12.
Our membership includes a varied
group of people, from all walks of life who have a passion for breeding,
raising and showing birds.
What do we do?
Aside from taking care of the business of planning
and sponsoring shows, our club is a place to meet other fanciers to
learn more about breeding, raising, and showing birds. Fanciers of every
level from novices to experts are welcome.