Club History

CLUB HISTORY

2001

​In December of 2001, Harold Collett and Leroy Pramann were at the Des Moines, Iowa Pigeons on the Prairie Show and had entered their old frill breed in the Rare Breed Club meet. There were quite a few interested fanciers in Des Moines and several expressed interest in getting a club started. To help get this going, Harold Collett collected names and put together a directory, which was sent to everyone interested. As the year progressed additional names were received however the list was lost due to a lightning strike. 

2002

At the Louisville, KY National Young Bird Show (NYBS) of 2002, the group of six breeders got together again to discuss the possibility of hosting their own show next year. They decided to have a meet, sponsored by themselves and should not join with the Rare Breeds Club. The reason for the club was to be able to show this type of breed as a separate group and not be judged as a European Style. Donald Averbeck spoke with a member of the Louisville Club about showing and was told that in order to show as a new club they needed to provide a membership list, along with a listing of leadership (e.g. Club President, Vice President, and Secretary/Treasurer), and establish club rules (constitution and standard). In addition, they needed to arrange for the shows a judge for the breed group and to take care of the groups own awards with a deadline of June 1, 2003. Old Fashion Frills Club was suggested as the name of the new club. 

2003

During 2003 the first officers were Harold Collett as President; Kevin Scott as Vice-President; and Donald Averbeck as Secretary/Treasurer and a constitution and standard were created. After some discussion the name of the club was changed to the National Classic Old Frill Club and the name of the breed was called Classic Old Frill. A yahoo group page was shortly created by Harold Collett to help attract new members and help those interested breeders communicate among each other. 

2004

During 2004, a committee was created to work on the new standard and associated drawing. It was decided that starting in 2005 a bi-monthly bulletin would be mailed out with Harold Collett and his wife (Diana) putting these together. An election was planned for the first part of the year with nominations being accepted by Bonita Johnson the election Commissioner. The Results were President Harold Collett, Secretary/Treasurer Donald Averbeck, East Vice President Lew Wescott; West Vice President Ron Costa; North Director Richard Stroszka; East Director Bill Jacox; Central Director Rick Tucker; and West Director David Walton. 

2005

During 2005,

2006

During 2006, another election was held with the results being President Lew Wescott, Secretary/Treasurer Donald Averbeck, East Vice President Ed Novak; West Vice President Ron Costa; North Director Richard Stroszka; East Director Bill Jacox; Central Director Dick Bonnell; and West Director Dave Mott.

2007

During the end of 2007 and throughout 2008 Kathy Wescott served as Interim President. During this time the club created several new programs which consisted of the Hall of Fame, Master Judge, and Master Breeder with documented club rules established. Jerry Lorenz of WI was appointed as Points Coordinator. In addition, the club also began a youth program to assist the youth of the club. Kathy Wescott served as the Adult Advisor along with Erin Hage as the Youth Member in charge. 

2008

The current standard drawing was approved by the standard committee during 2008 with Diana Jacky doing the artwork (see Standard and Juding page).  During 2008 another election was held with the results being President Sue Becker; Secretary/Treasurer Ron Costa; East Vice President Saso Petkovski; West Vice President Harold Collett; Central Director James Osche; Easter Director Larry Losee; North Director Richard Stroszka; and West Director Dave Mott. Donald Averbeck was appointed as the Band Distributor and a new editor for the newsletter with Max Sterrett from WV.

2009

During 2009, officers were President, Sue Becker; Secretary/Treasurer, Ron Costa; Eastern Vice President, Saso Petkovski; Western Vice President, Harold Collett; Central Director, James Osche; Eastern Director, Larry Losee; and Western Director, Dave Mott. In February 2009, the first club officers conference call was held. There was a great turn out with all officers on board to support the membership with discussion and feedback. Later in the year, the club started discussing the Breed of Issue for the COF in the Purebred Pigeon magazine. All articles were sent to Ron Costa. At the NYBS, a fund raiser was started with the goal of continuing it every year.

2010

During 2010, officers were President, Sue Becker; Secretary/Treasurer, Ron Costa; Eastern Vice President, Saso Petkovski; Western Vice President, Harold Collett; Central Director, Jim Osche; Eastern Director Larry Losee; and Western Director, Dave Mott. The redistricting of districts vote was approved. This made the number of states within each district equal. Dick Bonnell became the first master breeder by accruing 1111 breeder points. By September, all articles were completed and sent to Purebred Pigeon magazine.

2011

During 2011, another election was held.  Results were President, Sue Becker; Secretary/Treasurer, Jim Osche; Eastern Vice President, Kathy Wescott; Western Vice President, Harold Collett; Central Director Mike McLin; Eastern Director, Larry Losee; and Western Director, Dave Mott. The club reached over 100 members. The first club yearbook was developed showcasing reports, pictures, and history (see picture on this page and access a pdf copy in the members only section).  A color book was started by Sue and Mike. A junior member’s page was added to the bulletin by newly dubbed youth director, Harold Collett.

2012

During 2012, Mike McLin took over as Western VP when Harold Collett became youth director. A judge apprentice program was started. Larry Losee and Harold Collett were awarded with engraved plates for being outstanding members of the club. The club had the first Futurity at the Louisville show. A club yearbook was developed by Mike McLin showcasing reports, pictures, and history (see picture on this page and access a pdf copy in the members only section). A committee was formed to review the Master Breeder Program. The committee included Saso, Ron, Mike, and Sue.

2013

During 2013, another election was held.  The results were President, Mike McLin; Secretary/Treasurer Jim Osche; Eastern Vice President, Kathy Wescott; Central Director, Ken Kniesly; Eastern Director, Saso Petkovski; Southern Director, Bob Strohmeyer; Canadian Director Tyler Weening. Carlin Whisenhunt was chosen to judge the Grand National. A guide was created on how to perfectly feather a frill’s foot. Saso and Tyler judged at Louisville NYBS.  Ron created a detailed piece about the genetics of the Classic Old Frill. The color book was finalized and sold at the NYBS. Kathy became the club’s 2nd Master Breeder followed by Saso becoming the club’s 3rd Master Breeder.

2014

During 2014, officers continued as President, Mike McLin; Secretary/Treasurer, Kathy Wescott; Eastern Vice President, Kathy Wescott; Eastern Director, Saso Petkovski; Southern Director, Bob Strohmeyer; Canadian Director, Tyler Weening; Youth Advisor, Harold Collett; Central Director, Rick Tucker; Western Director, Casey Crockett; Publicity Director, James Clark. 

2015

During 2015,

2016

Leadership of the club included Mike McLin President with Kathy Wescott as Secretary/Treasurer.  The club reached a membership total of 115 members.  Don Averbeck, co-founder with Harold Collett of the COF club, passed away.  During 2016, coordination was done among club members to do another special Breed of the Issue in the Purebred Pigeon magazine.  Articles and photographs were submitted by the summer with the September/October 2016 magazine focused on Classic Old Frills.  

2017  

Bob Dryden became president; James Clark, publicity director, Harold Collett, youth director.  Sandy Oelschlegel became treasurer in November, replacing Saso Petrovic. 

2018

Bob Dryden was re-elected president with the rest of the club leadership remaining the same.

2019

Club leadership remained the same.  In 2019 there was an on-line contest conducted with photos of birds posted on the Facebook Classic Old Frill group being judged by James Jensen. Laszlo Bardoczi won the online photo contest.

2020

In 2020, the club adopted the following Statement of Purpose:  The Classic Old Frill Club is a not-for-profit, all volunteer organization, dedicated to the advancement and promotion of the pigeon hobby.  Officers of the club included the following:  President, Laszlo Bardoczi, Sec/treasurer, Bob Dryden, publicity, Bob Dryden. Web master was James Clark.  Many shows were cancelled due to Covid 19.

2021

Same officers as 2020 with no other significant updates but some show cancellations continued due to Covid 19.

2022

Club leadership consisted of President James Jensen, Eastern and Western Vice Presidents - Tim Andrews and Mike McLin.  Regional Directors were Eastern, Saso Petkovski; Southern, Charlie Busack; Central, Pearlie Guerzo; Western, Laszlo Bardoczi, Sec/Treas/Newsletter Robert Dryden, Publicity Mike McLin, Art Director Dominic D'Andrea; and Web master Matthew Mears.  A few changes were made and approved to the constitution and by-laws.

2023

Club leadership consisted of Mike McLin President with Eastern and Western Vice Presidents, Tim Andrews and James Jensen with regional directors the same as 2022.  Secretary/Treasurer saw Ralph Lewis take this on.  2023 saw the 20th anniversary of the club with a highlight of the first issue of the newsletter highlighted in the fall edition.  

2024

Club leadership consisted of Mike McLin President with Eastern and Western Vice Presidents, David Driggers and James Jensen.  Secretary/Treasurer was Ralph Lewis doing a very thorough job.  Website administrator changed late in 2024 to Henry Bastian with a number of changes implemented.  Club leaders/membership reviewed, voted, and approved both updates to the Constitution and By-Laws and after discussion within the club the name of the club was changed to the National Classic Frill Club and the name of the breed was changed to Classic Frill. Ralph Lewis started a review and update of the Master Breeder Program with club leadership. 

2025

During 2025,

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