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I bought my first pair of seramas in 2017, as a very young teenager. Since then, I have worked hard to seek out and breed birds that not only have good type, but are also vigorous enough to suit the needs of both exhibitors and backyard flock owners. I grew up in the SCNA community, guided by my mentors that I met locally at shows and online. I became an SCNA judge last year, and have always done my best to support shows and encourage people new to the breed. My ideal SCNA is an organization that promotes our shows, adheres strictly to our constitution and bylaws, educates members on showing and quality breeding practices, and fosters a welcoming environment. I am passionate and committed to the breed, and have the time to ensure the SCNA gets the attention it deserves. 

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My career with the Serama breed began in 2015 with the purchase of my first birds. They caught my attention because they were little and had big character. In my lifetime, I have shown and competed with other animals, so showing the Serama is something I knew I wanted to explore. I sought out others who were well-respected in the breed to gain knowledge and information. I began showing my birds in the Midwest, Eastern, and Southern parts of the United States. Along the way, I made many connections that helped guide my learning and success with the breed. I continued to cull rigorously as I worked toward the Standard of Perfection. After encountering a blue Serama, my focus changed, and the learning curve began anew. I worked to build the blue color toward the Standard of Perfection. Six years later, at the qualifying meet in November 2022 for Blue, Splash, and Ginger Red, of the 93 blues present, 32 were mine. A bred and raised cock bird of mine received Best Cock and Reserve of Variety Blue. My breeding program was developing, which was reflected in my birds consistently placing well at the shows I attended. From 2018 through 2025, my birds have earned many awards including:

Multiple In Cage:

Best of Breed & Reserve of Breed, including two National Best of Breeds

Blue Best of Variety & Reserve of Variety

Splash Best of Variety & Reserve of Variety

Two Reserve SCCL (Single Comb Clean Leg)

Multiple Table Top:

Champion & Reserve Champions in Traditional Classes

Several Best and Reserve of Show awards

Two National Reserve of Show awards

Furthermore, I was instrumental as a breeder in helping get the Black, Blue, Exchequer, and Splash colors accepted into the ABA through qualifying meets.

The hard work involved with these little birds is worth it when you find success and experience the success of others you have supported. Breeding to the Standard of Perfection, to the best of my ability, and continuing to improve my blue color remains my goal. Through this process, I hope to obtain my Master Exhibitor Award this year by reaching the required 500 points.

Leading by example is often the best way to support someone in moving forward with an endeavor. I am also willing to step into a leadership role when needed. My service and leadership have helped those starting a breeding program as well as those already working to improve the quality of their flock. When opportunities present themselves where I can extend help to others, I try, whether that is through the offering of birds and/or my knowledge and expertise. My knowledge and expertise are built upon and continue to grow from a range of people I encounter. It is not limited to only those who are established but also from the youth who are our future. I believe everyone has something to offer, and that we can learn from every person regardless of their age and level of experience. We all come together with knowledge, skills, and talents that collectively benefit everyone. In the last few years, I have been able to support some of our youth to begin their quest to become involved in the development of the breed, proficient in the care and showing of their Serama, and hopefully, encouraging their interest in being part of SCNA’s future. Currently, I am the administrator for both the Indiana SCNA and District 4 Facebook pages. I am the head of the committee for the Indiana Table Top shows.

My vision is two-fold. First, I believe it is important to focus on the current six accepted colors and build those lines toward the Standard of Perfection so that members can have dual purpose birds that can show both Table Top and In Cage. There are areas in the United States that do not have and never have had Table Top. Dual purpose birds will allow breeders to show In Cage when Table Top is not available. Also, efforts should continue to be made toward encouraging states to develop Table Top shows. Secondly, I believe it is important to work toward getting more colors accepted by the ABA for In Cage. Finally, I believe it is vital to the success of the SCNA for the community to become more cohesive and work collectively toward the growth and betterment of the breed.

I will always work toward fulfilling my responsibilities to the best of my ability using the knowledge, skills, and talents I can offer. Being a continual learner is important and something I strive toward. Being part of the Governing Council will give me the opportunity to expand my encouragement and involvement with Serama. My commitment to improving the quality of the Serama takes time – time of which I have already invested and will continue to devote in the role of a council member.

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Hi I’m Shannon, I’m from the Northeastern part of Pennsylvania (NEPA). My daughter and I were introduced to tabletop showing in 2016 when we brought a Serama pair we’d hatched to the “local show”. We were immediately welcomed into the SCNA family & joined the SCNA right there on the spot!
In my experience the SCNA members on the east coast have been welcoming and I’ve made some true friends. We have traveled to many states just to enjoy the company of our fellow SCNA family.

Any good member works hard to contribute to the prosperity and welfare of the family.  
I have been blessed to provide my services back to the SCNA in so many ways.
I have clerked and tabulated at multiple shows. I’ve managed a few shows, and I’ve mentored first time Show Managers.

My very first project for the club was to streamline and clarify the tabulation packet so that less training is needed on show day, and reports are more intuitive. Later I worked with Jenn Lawyer and Krissy McLaughlin to update the webform for show result submissions, making reporting easier for both the Show Manager and the Show Secretary.  We also developed the website to a level where we are now able to host virtual shows right on our site, this allowed us to be the only poultry club showing in 2020!! 

I’ve designed several-informative info graphics on the various types of Serama and numerous recruitment posters and images. Due to my efforts, we now have updated sign up posters and member brochures.  One poster packet is engineered to be printed on cardstock to make a self-standing recruitment tool!

I served as SCNA clerk on the Governing Council  from January 2022 through December 31, 2023.   Since leaving my post I continue to serve, I work closely with Krissy to troubleshoot website issues should they arise and under her direction I helped edit the new Exhibitor’s Guide, the first of it’s kind for the SCNA and Serama as breed!

We’ve (Krissy, Jenn, Angela Heili, and I ) have worked many hours to develop many of the tools used by members everyday. We created the Show Manager’s guide as well as an annual printed calendar, to name a few memorable projects.

Outside my poultry life, I am a Commercial Property Manager, Marketing Director & IT Manager for a regional commercial real estate firm. In mu off hours I volunteer with various local organizations focused on public safety (fire departments and other not for profits that help volunteer fire departments raise money) and I am VP of our local billiards league.

I bring a varied group of professional skills and will use my strong organizational, analytical, graphic design and technical skills to help the SCNA continue to provide the best Table top experience possible and encourage the highest levels of teamwork and comradery.

In closing, I am a levelheaded thinker and a team player. I will always work to serve in the best interest of the SCNA.

Thank you for your consideration ?
Shannon Trivett