The VFA 2009 HawkTalk journal will be distributed to members

Awards for Best Bird, Best Falconry Furniture, and Best Falconry Display

(Please bring your raptor(s) - all are eligible - the more, the better)

(Displays can be your bell &/or hood collection, photo collage, etc.)

Social – 10:00AM - Socializing of members, their raptors and dogs, and interested persons.

We will have access to the Camp Douthat Shelter in the event it showers or rains.

Lunch Time- 1:00PM - -– at the Camp Douthat Shelter

VFA supplied hamburgers, hot dogs, other picnic items & drinks will be provided.

Reservations would be appreciated. Attendees are encouraged to bring a side dish or dessert to share with a few others.

Attendees are also asked to inform Andrew or Eva King so that sufficient lunch food and drinks can be provided.

Please contact them at (434) 293-8515, or by e-mail at andrewking47@gmail.com

Falconry Art Displays - During the afternoon - Awards @ 3:00PM

Bring your best artistic effort or efforts

Your drawing, painting, carving, photograph, or homemade equipment qualifies

(Going for another success for this activity - - the sky is the limit)

Membership Meeting - 3:30PM

Old business / New business / Discussions

Status of EA on take of raptors and revision of Falconry Regulations

Select next Field Meet and BASH Directors

Auction and Raffle - 4:30PM

Falconry Equipment (from jesses to telemetry), Art and Books, and more

(This is our major fundraiser - so bring your money or checkbook and participate)

There is still time for you to contact the Kings, (434) 293-8515, and donate an auction item or two.

Departure - 6:00PM - to Dinner (Dutch treat at a Restaurant) or to Home

Directions: to Douthat State Park: From Route I-81, take Route !-64 west at exit 191. Proceed 29 miles on I-64 and take exit 27 / Clifton Forge and go 0.2 miles on the exit ramp. Turn right on Douthat Road and go 4.4 miles. Continue on Douthat Park Road 2.8 miles to arrive at the park. It’s a trip of about 45 minutes from I-81.

Notes - VFA members, family and guests are welcome to attend all the VFA activities (i.e., the picnic, meeting, art competition, and auction), including any informal gatherings at a restaurant.

It is suggested that you bring some extra-clothing and raingear as it is often cooler & wetter in the mountains.

Several members will spend the night at the campground or in a cabin. Hopefully, this notice will prompt you to make your campsite / cabin reservations at 540 862-8100 for the Bash on 15 August 2009.

August 15, 2009

Douthat State Park

Camp Douthat Shelter

The VFA 2009 HawkTalk journal will be distributed to members

Status of EA on take of raptors and revision of Falconry Regulations

Last modified: 09/01/09