Saturday, June 14, 2003 |
Early in the morning various training groups left their motel for pre selected training areas. Each night there would be a draw for the numerous areas available. Groups could occupy one for a half day so another could use it in the afternoon.
The workers/handlers packets were available at HQ, the Holiday Inn by 9 a.m., but many did not claim theirs until after returning from training. After shopping for garments emblazoned with the National Amateur logo and buying raffle tickets, lunch was on the agenda. By 2 p.m., most had found the McCall school complex, a short distance from most motels and arrived to attend the two
scheduled meetings.
At 2:07 p.m., the Retriever Advisory Committee opened their meeting. On the dais were members, Nelson Sills, John Goettl, Bill Speck and Jerry Mann. Pete Simonds could not attend.
Bill announced that all the recommendations voted on last year would take effect on Jan 1, 2004.
He also said that the registration snafu AKC encountered was taken care of.
The new rule change recommendations presented last year were then read and discussed
Several were old rules, no longer valid, while others were controversial. (See July RFTN for full information). However the neoprene vest for dogs was not supported by the committee.
The meeting was adjourned at 3 p.m . A shot intermission followed to allow time for any others to attend the NARC Annual Meeting.
The workers/handlers packets were available at HQ, the Holiday Inn by 9 a.m., but many did not claim theirs until after returning from training. After shopping for garments emblazoned with the National Amateur logo and buying raffle tickets, lunch was on the agenda. By 2 p.m., most had found the McCall school complex, a short distance from most motels and arrived to attend the two
scheduled meetings.
At 2:07 p.m., the Retriever Advisory Committee opened their meeting. On the dais were members, Nelson Sills, John Goettl, Bill Speck and Jerry Mann. Pete Simonds could not attend.
Bill announced that all the recommendations voted on last year would take effect on Jan 1, 2004.
He also said that the registration snafu AKC encountered was taken care of.
The new rule change recommendations presented last year were then read and discussed
Several were old rules, no longer valid, while others were controversial. (See July RFTN for full information). However the neoprene vest for dogs was not supported by the committee.
The meeting was adjourned at 3 p.m . A shot intermission followed to allow time for any others to attend the NARC Annual Meeting.
By 3:22, the Gymnasium was filled again and the meeting called to order by President Dean Ellis. Also on the dais were John Russell, Ray Vreeland, Charles Tyson, Liz Jerome and Wayne and Sherry Bleazard.
After the usual reports and roll call, a moment of silence was held for those who had passed away during the year. After, Dean Ellis thanked our Sponsors and supporters, Official Sponsor Nestle Purina. Sponsors Iams, Tri Tronics, Kent Cartridges, Deerskin Mfg and Chris Chantland for their wonderful contributions. Patrons Dogtra and Retriever Journal were also acknowledged for their contributions.
The nominating committee then presented it's 2004 slate of Officers:
Pres. Ray Vreeland
VP's Elizabeth Jerome, Charles Tyson, Wayne Bleazard and Mark Rosenblum.
Secretary/Treasurer John Russell
Ray Vreeland then announced that the 2004 stake would be held at Batavia, NY .Chairman would be Mark Rosenblum and HQ was the Holiday Inn at Batavia. Judges are Mitch Patterson, Tim Coulson and Gary Zellner.
After the current Judges , were introduced, Jerry Kamphius, Gary McIllwain and Glenda Brown, Gary Ratzlaff gave pertinent info on the upcoming stake. Rotation was 1-26-52 and 78, then back to 1, count 5 running dogs and start with the 6th.
First test dog at 7:30, 3 holding blinds, handler on mat to send for and receive all birds.
There were 2 scratches: 1 and 61. The first test would be a double
The floor was then given to Chris Chantland, official artist who presented a portrait of Ram to the Powers.
Shortly after, about 4:07, the meeting was adjourned with an invitation for all to attend the cocktail party slated for 6:30 at the McCall Golf Club.
After the usual reports and roll call, a moment of silence was held for those who had passed away during the year. After, Dean Ellis thanked our Sponsors and supporters, Official Sponsor Nestle Purina. Sponsors Iams, Tri Tronics, Kent Cartridges, Deerskin Mfg and Chris Chantland for their wonderful contributions. Patrons Dogtra and Retriever Journal were also acknowledged for their contributions.
The nominating committee then presented it's 2004 slate of Officers:
Pres. Ray Vreeland
VP's Elizabeth Jerome, Charles Tyson, Wayne Bleazard and Mark Rosenblum.
Secretary/Treasurer John Russell
Ray Vreeland then announced that the 2004 stake would be held at Batavia, NY .Chairman would be Mark Rosenblum and HQ was the Holiday Inn at Batavia. Judges are Mitch Patterson, Tim Coulson and Gary Zellner.
After the current Judges , were introduced, Jerry Kamphius, Gary McIllwain and Glenda Brown, Gary Ratzlaff gave pertinent info on the upcoming stake. Rotation was 1-26-52 and 78, then back to 1, count 5 running dogs and start with the 6th.
First test dog at 7:30, 3 holding blinds, handler on mat to send for and receive all birds.
There were 2 scratches: 1 and 61. The first test would be a double
The floor was then given to Chris Chantland, official artist who presented a portrait of Ram to the Powers.
Shortly after, about 4:07, the meeting was adjourned with an invitation for all to attend the cocktail party slated for 6:30 at the McCall Golf Club.