2006 AU SPORT PROMOTION CONTEST WINNER ANNOUNCED!

For the fifth year, the AU proclaimed April to be National Pigeon Awareness Month. AU members were invited to compete for the honor of recognition for most sport promotion presentations during the month-long contest.

The contest ended April 30. Members were asked to send a summary of their presentations to the AU. Entries were reviewed and a winner was selected.

American Racing Pigeon Union is pleased to announce that this year’s winner of the April Pigeon Awareness Promotion Contest is Dan Rapelje of Nunn, Colorado.

This is not the first time Dan has excelled in promotion. He was named the 2005 AU Publicity Person of the Year. He is busy almost every weekend, either demonstrating at his loft or making public presentations. The portable loft he built has served him well on many occasions, including parades.

As the winner of this year’s contest, Dan receives a beautiful award plaque and a $25 gift certificate good toward any AU gift item or leg bands.

We congratulate Dan and say thank you for his hard work in sharing the sport with all ages!