|
 Pelicus Dux reads the Laws to the assembled
referees.
Pelicans are ubiquitous.
Pelicus Nimius on tour in the East Midlands astride Fred his speedy steed.
MISSING PELICAN FOUND ALIVE AND WELL
To find more on the previously missing pelican go to Pelican wanted poster
SEMPER
BONIS AVIS
The Society's motto literally means "always with good birds". But idiomatically it
translates "always
under favorable auspices". Romans thought it well to enter contests
when good birds were about. What better is there than to always start
a rugby match with a good bird from the Pelicus flock on the pitch?
ETERNAL
PELICUS
A Centurion wanders the ages and the continents in his quest to find Pelicus. He
tirelessly searches because since the Fall of Rome only Pelicus represents the
ideals of Empire: striving for glory through achievement and honor, physical and
mental perfection, dedication to one's craft and celebration of the human
spirit.
Appearing for the first time in the current era at the Chicago convention of
referees in 1998, the Centurion demanded to know who, indeed, was Pelicus. From
his military bearing and antiquated manner his intent was mistaken to be evil.
Nonetheless, the Northern California Rugby Referees Society stood as one in a
great chorus, proudly and defiantly calling "I am Pelicus!"
Bob Woerner of the Eastern Rockies joined the flock at that moment, an act of
courage and camaraderie that earned him a mascot pelican.
The Centurion reported back to the Senate, who were pleased to adopt the NorCal
Society as their representatives in this modern age.
Mr. Woerner then traveled to New Zealand and was photographed holding the
Bledisloe Cup with the pelican peaking from his pocket. The Senate was pleased
to award him the sobriquet Pelicus Ubiquitous.
Other pelici then clamored for nomenclature. As their merit is proven, names are
bestowed. Members of the Society may petition the Senate on behalf of worthy
candidates.
One note of caution: Matt Eason mocked the Senate by proposing a name in
pig-Latin for himself. Thus he will be known unto the tenth generation as
Pelicus Littlus Dickus. After performing some good works he then petitioned to
have his name extended. Thus, he was granted the appendage Priapismus.
When awardees of Pelicus names greet each other they make the sign of the
Pelican and hail each other by their macaronic names.
The Senate makes a weekly pronouncement regarding the events of the flock and issues
periodic bulletins announcing new members and other worthy events.
HAIL PELICUS!
| Paul Bretz |
Pelicus Iudex Pennipes |
| Dave Brown |
Pelicus Hocus Pocus Divotus |
| Lois Bukowski |
Pelicus Delecto Ludus |
| Bryant Byrnes |
Pelicust Byrnest |
| Bruce Carter |
Pelicus Scriptoris, Dux Deux |
| Tom Coburn |
Pelicus Vulturis Hashimitous |
| Shawn Crawford |
Pelicus Harmonicus Euphonius |
| Jim Crenshaw |
Pelicus Antiquum Barbarus |
| Sam Davis |
Basilicus Pelicus Bacchus Yodaeus (Pelicus Yoda) |
| Glen Dickens |
Pellicus Canadensis |
| Paul Dickens |
Pelicus Cidercus |
| Matt Eason |
Pelicus Augustus |
| Murray Felstead |
Pelicus Omnipotus Majus |
| Michael Gaduoua |
Pelicus Gallius Marinus; Pelicus Septenae Potioris |
|
Ed Gardner |
Pelicus
Formidulosis Venatoris (nee Pelicus Pro Venatoris) |
| Paul Gauthier |
Pelicus Sibilo Egregius |
| Brian Gildea |
Pelicus Propus Celtus |
| Don Goard |
Pelicus Judicus Linaeus Emeritus |
| Peter Hansford |
Pelicus Gaulus |
|
Steve
Hawker
|
Pelicus Glevi
|
|
James Hinkin
|
Pelicus
Pedem Referre
|
| Vicki Hudson |
Pelicus Caeruleus Ursa |
| David Jaquint |
Pelicus Jaquintus |
| Jeff Jury |
Pelicus Pertinacious |
| Daniel Kamenetzky |
Pelicus Cruzipanomatidous Argentus |
| Fred Khasigian |
Pelicus Propus Armenius |
| Tony Latu |
Pelicus Pacificus Islandus |
| Harry Laws |
Pelicus Praeceptor Perceptorum |
|
Rachel Lawton
|
Pelica Praeclara Sopphus
|
|
Joe Leisek
|
Pelicus Libri Vermis
|
| Cheryl Leslie |
Pelica Secretariat Administratus Tresurum |
| Ben Lubbon |
Pelicus Officious Humilitas |
| Mike Lyons |
Pelicus Enigmatus |
| Mel Magowan |
Pelica Gorgeoca |
| Mike Malone |
Pelicus Bellatoris Cognitoris (nee Pelicus Bellicosis) |
| Jim Marsh |
Pelicus Herbivorum |
| Tom Martinez |
Pelicus Cyclops |
| Trevor McCarthy |
Pelicus Dismantlelus |
|
Dave Miller
|
Pelicus
Non Appellanus Medicus
|
| Jim Murray |
Pelicus Aotearoa |
| Ron Myers |
Pelicus Novus Intrepidus Necdum Caecus |
| Scott Nickles |
Pelicus Peripateticus |
|
Barry O'Connell |
Pelicus Crocodilus Dunddeus
|
| Alan Petty |
Pelicus Plutarchus |
| Dick Podmore |
Pelicus Res Dicta |
| David Pope |
Pelicus Sapiens Oculus |
| Sam Reagle |
Pelicus Scrumtius |
| Jake Rubin |
Pelicus Canis Insanis |
| Joe Saccomanno |
Pelicus SSaaccoommaannoous |
|
Ray Schwartz |
Pelicus Vanillicus Gorillicus |
|
Paddy Shrimpton
|
Pelicus Marinius Canis |
| Dixon Smith |
Pelecanus Dixsonian |
| Pete Smith |
Pelicus Fistulator |
| Ray Thompson |
Pelicus Longtoothicus |
| Edwin Todd |
Pelicus Editorem Minimus, Ex Dux |
| John Tyler |
Kocsi Grizzli |
| R. Skip Vaughn |
Pelicus Migratus, nee Paratus Libens Balidus |
| Henry Venter |
Pelicus Shrinkus Africanus |
|
Barry Ward |
Pelicus Sparkum Exodus Danum
|
| David Williamson |
Pelicus Bunnicus |
| Giles Wilson |
Pelcius Procrastinorix |
| Bob Woerner |
Pelicus Ubiquitous |
| R. Scott Wood |
Pelicus Radix Lecti |
This page was last updated on Februay 28, 2010
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