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| NARC President Al Wilson |
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| 1st VP Linda Harger and Sec'y/Treasurer Mark Medford |
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| 3rd VP Randy Spangler, 4th VP Andy Kahn, 2nd VP Alvin Hatcher |
Al then introduced the club officers:
President: Al Wilson
1st Vice President: Linda Harger
2nd Vice President: Alvin Hatcher
3rd Vice President: Randy Spangler
4th Vice President: Andy Kahn
Secretary / Treasure: Mark Medford
Roll call was completed by Secretary/Treasurer Mark Medford after
which he announced 90% of clubs were in attendance – a quorum.
John Stracka presented the slate of officers for 2019 …
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| Sec'y/Treasurer Mark Medford |
President: Linda Harger
1st Vice President: Alvin Hatcher
2nd Vice President: Randy Spangler
3rd Vice President: Andy Kahn
4th Vice President: Cindy Howard
Secretary/Treasure: Mark Medford
Mark Medford presented the NARC financials. He pointed out there was
no debt. The biggest difference between 2016 and 2017 was the cost of birds.
The cost of birds were higher and a larger amount was ordered for Wisconsin due
to the larger number of entries.
Mark Medford presented the minutes from the 2017 meeting
in Wisconsin and explained the 2017 financial statement and a motion to accept was made for both.
President Al Wilson came to the podium with general
announcements about the
Hall of Fame. He
congratulated Judy Rasmuson for her induction. The two dogs inducted were Ragin'
Eye Of The Storm and Volwood’s Peaches And Cream. It was also announced Don
Driggers stepped down from the BDHOF / FT HOF in February. Al asked for everybody to keep Don
in their prayers as his health is not good.
Field Trial Hall Of Fame is open for nomination; two amateur
people, two deceased dogs and one professional can be nominated. The top five
of each category will be voted on.
John
Stracka reminded everybody to please contribute to the Canine Health Fund. A total of $30,000
was donated with $15,000 from Entry Express and the AKC matched it. Last year, the
total raised was $9100. John stated we could do better than that – and the investment was for your current dog and future companions.
Doctor Fran Smith will be present after the meeting and if
interested, you can get evaluated for a certificated of conformation from the
Labrador Retriever Club. The fee for this was $25.
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| President/Editor in Chief Retriever News John Stracka |
The cocktail party was to be at 6:30 pm at the Douglas County
Fairgrounds. The Workers Party will be held on Tuesday, June 19 at 6:30 pm at
Splitz Bar and Grill in Ten Down Bowling Alley, Roseburg, OR.
The 2018 Judges are Robin Christensen – Mountain Time Zone;
Loren Morehouse – Central Time Zone; and Wes Lee – Eastern Time Zone was
presented with bronze duck statues for the endless of hours of work this past week and for the week of testing to come. Field Trial Chair, Andy Kahn was presented with a statue in recognition for all his efforts as well.
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| Our 2018 Judges: Loren Morehouse, Robin Christensen and Wes Lee |
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| President Al Wilson presents Andy with his gift |
Recognition of the 2017 National Amateur Retriever Club
Champion was made as owners Randy & Mary Spangler were presented a painting of NAFC-FC Mulligan
Off The Rainy “T”, "Mully," donated by Nestle Purina and was presented by Jerry
Cacchio and Mike Bott. The painter is Ross Young.
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| Randy and Mary Spangler with Mike Bott and Jerry Caccchio of Purina |
Andy came to the podium and thanked all the volunteers for
all the hard work. He also mentioned of the major fundraisers being the silent auction, raffle which included a Benelli 20g
Semi-Automatic and a guided Columbia White Tail Hunt – Tickets will cost $100.
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| 2018 NARC FT Chairman Andy Kahn |
Linda Harger announced the 2019 NARC judges panel:
Mike Coutu from the Eastern Time Zone
Jim Powers from the Central Time Zone
Gary Zellner from the Western Time Zone
She also announced the 2019 National Amateur Retriever Club
Championship is going to held in Ronan, Montana. The Headquarters hotel will be the Red Lion, Polson, MT.
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| 1st Vice President Linda Harger |
Gwen Jones was unable to attend this year's meeting, so Mark edford announced this year's Sponsors, each of whom received a beautiful platter:
Nestle Purina – Official Dog Food Sponsor – accepting for them was Jerry Cacchio
Nestle Purina – Official Dog Food Sponsor – accepting for them was Jerry Cacchio
Avery Sporting Dog – accepting was David Carrington
Ford Motor Company – accepting was Mark Medford in their
absence
Garmin/Tri-Tronics – accepting was Rehan Nana
Kent Ammunition – they have been a Sponsor for 20 years
Dogtra – accepting was Tellus Calhoun
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| Mark Medford presents David Carrington of Avery his Sponsor gift |
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| Mark Medford presents Tellous Calhoun of Dogtra his Sponsor gift |
Field Trial Chair, Andy Kahn came to the podium to
acknowledge the Retriever News team, Tina Styan, Becky Eckett, Betsy Broyd and
Regina Vandenlangenberg for the Blog.
Photographer – Mark Atwater
Announcer – Ed Nesselroad
Sports Vet - Dr.
Jennell Appel
Official Vet – Bailey Veterinary Clinic – Dr. Bailey
Elite Retrievers – Pat Burns was introduced for his
participation in assistance with Retriever News with instructions/invitations
for viewing the test.
Andy than acknowledge the land owners and thanked them all.
Kevin and Pam Bunnell
Richard Cordell
Dan Dawson
Leon Gilbert
John and Sue Hatfield
Howard Henderlong
John and Amy Henninger
Andy and Shirley Kahn
TJ and Debby Lindbloom
Dan Morin
Dianne Morley
Jerry and Jane Patopea
Phil Strader
Gary Zellner
Dr. Jennell Apell gave a short talk on the dangers and signs of grass awns. Handlers were cautioned to be wary and aware of their dog's condition.
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| Dr. Jenell Appel |
This years National Amateur Championship is dedicated to
Arnie & Linda Erwin. Andy Kahn read Anrie and Linda’s story that you can
find in front of the cover the 2018 Catalog that you can find on the Retriever
News web page. https://cloud.3dissue.com/182486/182982/213609/2018-NARC-catalog/index.html?r=12
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| Chief Marshal Linda Erwina and her Co-Chief, Arnie |
The test dogs and handlers are, FC-AFC Rockliffs Choppers Chipper, “Chipper,” LM, owned and handled by Sally Foster and FC-AFC Parriettes Abby Gale, “Abby,” LF, owned and handled by David Zalunardo.
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| Test Dog 1 handler Sally Foster |
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| Test Dog 2 handler Paul Zalunardo |
Andy introduced the Head Marshal Linda & Arnie Erwin.
Linda came to the podium give instructions on the National Amateur
Championship.
Instruction to the handlers…
The first and second series will be a Double and Blind and will be held on the property across from Kahn’s on Sunshine Road. The
caravan for the first 10 dogs to run will be leaving at 6:00 am from the
Bowling Alley (address in the Training Grounds Book). The gunners will be
leaving 5:00 am from the Headquarters Hotel if anybody wants to caravan with them.
Open Ceremonies approximately at 7:00 am with the first test
dog running at 7:30 am and the first running dog at 8:00 am. The Marshal is
expecting the first series to be completed on the first day.
The first running dog was selected by Andy Kahn’s recently
retired dog “Ivy.” Dog number 21, FC-AFC Straight To The Heart-Dagger, LM, “Dagger”
handler Johnny Armstrong will start the National Amateur Competition.
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| "#1" I-V-Y picks the starting dog … #21! |
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| Lucky Johnny Armstrong! |
Rotation will be as follows…21 – 41 – 61 – 81 – 2
Callbacks will be given at the Head Quarters and also will be posted on the Retriever News Blog.
Callbacks will be given at the Head Quarters and also will be posted on the Retriever News Blog.
For all marks, handlers will be asked to stand on the mat
and the dogs will be on the mat for the blinds. There will be three holding
blinds. Weather may indicate changes.
Gun changes will be after every twenty dogs and the first 25
handlers will be allowed to come view the line.
No Bird Policy…
1st No Bird – go back 6 dogs, run 7th
2nd No Bird – go back 6 dogs, run 7th
3rd No Bird – go to the end
Bitch check will be done following the meeting in the
parking lot of the Douglas County Fairgrounds.
Committee meeting locations were announced.
