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 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

Paul Gauthier

Pelicus Sibilo Egregius

Brian Gildea

Pelicus Propus Celtus

Don Goard  

Pelicus Judicus Linaeus Emeritus

Peter Hansford

Pelicus Gaulus

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

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

Jim Murray

Pelicus Aotearoa

Ron Myers

Pelicus Novus Intrepidus Necdum Caecus  

Scott Nickles

Pelicus Peripateticus

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

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

David Williamson

Pelicus Bunnicus

Giles Wilson

Pelcius Procrastinorix

Bob Woerner

Pelicus Ubiquitous

R. Scott Wood

Pelicus Radix Lecti

This page was last updated on 02/27/05.