Judge - Robert (Bob) I. Brudd
Orland Park, IL
AKCA Certified 2005; ZNA Certified 2005
Years in Hobby: Since 1993
Affiliated Club and how many years: Northern Midwest Zen Nippon Airinkai Koi Club As co-founder, since its inception in 1998
Size of Pond: 13,000 gallons with two vortex systems containing Answers, 3 Aqua UV, Ultima II filters, and an AES bio-reactor
Profession: Retired English Teacher & Retired Professional Fine Art Photographer
Positions held in club: I started out in the Midwest Pond and Koi Society where I was 3 time koi show chairman, board member and vice-president. I've been co-chairman of Northern Midwest since its inception and 2 time trade show chairman. Two times Koi Show Chairman
Other koi related Activities: I have been published in Koi Carp Magazine, Nichirin Magazine, Koi USA and numerous club publications .I have traveled to Japan on five occasions, once to see the gardens and temples of Kyoto and four times to see koi, including three All Japan Shows. I have attended at least six ZNA judging seminars and served as a volunteer at numerous koi shows. Finally, I've been a speaker at three AKCA seminars, was recently invited to be a presenter at the 2004 seminar in Hawaii, and have spoken at several koi clubs.
Accomplishments: Grand Champion has eluded me, but I've won Reserve three times and been chosen Koi Person of the Year by both the Midwest Pond and Koi Society and the Northern Midwest ZNA Koi Club.
Head Judge - Raymond Jordan Read His Bio
Candidate Judge - Peter Ponzio Read His Bio
08' Show - August 1st, 2nd and 3rd
Show Public Hours:
Friday, Aug 1, 4 - 9pm
Saturday, Aug 2, 9a - 5p
Sunday, Aug 3, 10a - 2p
Admission: Free
Location:
Bachmans Garden Center
6010 Lyndale Ave S.,
Minneapolis, MN 55419
612-861-7600