2008 NRC - Montgomery, TX

2008 NRC Callbacks
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2008 NRC Blog

2008 NRC Event Information (see below)

​2008 NARC Qualifiers (see below)

Daily Reports:
Sat., November 8, 2008  —  Meetings and Pre-trial Activities; Interview with Chris Hatch (Part I)
Sun., November 9, 2008  —  Test 1, Land Double; Interview with Chris Hatch (Part II)
Mon., November 10, 2008  —  Complete Test 1; Combined 2nd and 3rd Test, Land and Water Blind; Interview with Luann Pleasant
Tues., November 11, 2008 — Complete Tests 2&3; Test 4, Land/Water Triple; Interview with Ray Voigt
​ Wed., November 12, 2008  —  Complete Test 4; Combined 5th and 6th Tests, Water Blind and Land Mark; Interview Chris Ledford
Thurs., November 13, 2008  —  Worker's Party; Complete Tests 5&5; Test 7, Land Blind; Begin Test 8, Land Quad with Honor
Fri., November 14, 2008  —  Complete Test 8; Test 9, Water Triple with Honor
Sat., November 15, 2008  —   Complete 9; Test 10, Land/Water Quad with two shot flyers

2008 NRC WINNER and FINALISTS

2008 NRC Qualifiers

Qualification Requirements: A 1st place carrying five Championship points plus two additional Championship points in Open, Limited, Special, or Restricted All-Age Stakes in AKC Member or Licensed Trials in the current calendar year. Winners of the previous year’s National Championship, current year’s Canadian National, current year’s National Amateur, and the current year’s Canadian National Amateur Championship Stake are automatic qualifiers — but the last two named must be handled by an Amateur in the National.

1. '07 NFC-AFC CANDLEWOOD’S SOMETHING ROYAL, LM, Ken Neil and Brenda Little, Jupiter, FL
2. FC-AFC BRIER LAKES SOUTHERN COMFORT, LM, Mark Sehon and Timmy Juneau, Denham Springs, LA
3. FC JUSTIN TIME MR. MOTO, LM, J Scott Anderson, Portland, OR
4. FC-AFC REMMINGTON’S DUK DAWG, LF, Linda Johnson, Joliet, MT
5. FC BUTCH’S DREAM CODE OF TCR, LM, Butch Statham, West Monroe, LA
6. FC FEN WIZARD, LM, Brian Johnston, Riverton, UT
7. FC WORLD FAMOUS MAGICAL MISCHIEF, LM, Joe and Gretchen Augustyn, Claremont, CA
8. FC-AFC VOLWOOD’S PEACHES & CREAM, LF, Jack and Florence Vollstedt, Junction City, OR
9. FC-AFC MARSH PRAIRIE QUICK PICK, LM, Joe and Tal Broyles, Baton Rouge, LA
10. FC-AFC HARDSCRABBLE CARBUNNATION, LF, Judy Rasmuson and Ron Wallace, Madison, FL
11. FC HARLEY’S SUPER TRIEVEN MAC, LM, Ronald Stainback, Jr., Middleburg, NC
12. FC-AFC LIL MAC’S BLACK RIVER RABBIT, MH, LF, Milly Welsh and Charles Hayden, Davidsonville, MD
13. FC-AFC WIDGEON’S CARBON CHIP, LM, JJ Heneghan and Tom Hartl, Redmond, WA
14. FC-AFC CLOSE-HAULED TO WINDWARD, LM, Joanne and Roy Mackey, Gilmer, TX
15. FC Y TWO KATE, LF, Marcus Young, Cozad, NE
16. FC-AFC IT’S ALL OVER NOW BABY BLUE, LM, Kip Kemp, Pontotoc, MS
17. FC JAZZTIME’S HANGING CHAD, LM, SD Bechtel, Jr., San Francisco, CA
18. FC-CFC DUK DAWG’S ALI MCCALL, Donna Woolham, North Augusta, ON
19. FC LOW COUNTRY DRAKE, LM, Corrine Thompson, Sheldon, SC
20. FC CAPROCK’S COOL HAND LUKE, LM, Lee Smithwick, Lubbock, TX
21. FC-AFC JOEY’S ZOOM ZOOM, JH, LM, James Carlisle, Warrensburg, MO
22. FC-AFC PURE LABS SKYS THE LIMIT, LM, Pete and Donna Goodale, Eugene, OR
23. FC ABBY’S LITTLE COOPER, LF, Stephen Abouaf, Jefferson, OR
24. CAROLINA’S ACOUSTIC STORM, LF, Kay and Clint Joyner, Smithfield, NC
25. FC-AFC RAMMIN’ HOT CHILI, LF, Randy and Mindy Bohn, Reinholds, PA
26. FC-AFC CROPPER’S HIT & RUN, LM, Newt Cropper, Ocean City, MD
27. FC TNT’S DET-A-NATOR, LM, Jeffrey Schuett and Lydia Fekula, Oconomowoc, WI
28. FC-AFC HAWKEYE’S RED WHITE AND BLUE, LM, Marion Stroud, Elverson, PA
29. FC-AFC PINEACRES EBONSTAR CHINA DOLL, LF, Jimmie Darnell, Campbell, MO
30. FC-AFC TRUMARC’S STORMIN NORMAN II, LM, Mark Rosenblum, Celina, TX
31. FC HARDSCRABBLE RIDE THE WIND, LF, Sydney Gardave, Priddis, AB
32. AFC BROAD REACH DEVIL MADE ME DOIT, LF, Jeff Telander and Allen Voshell, Durham, NC
33. FC QUICKMARK POWER PLAY, LM, Jackie and John McKay, Millstadt, IL
34. FC TWO RIVERS LUCKY WILLIE, LM, Brady Oman, Austin, TX
35. '07 NAFC-FC GOOD IDEA’S WHOA NELLIE, LF, Ken Neil and Brenda Little, Jupiter, FL
36. FC TOPFLIGHTS EBA ACE OF SPADES, LF, Brady Oman, Austin, TX
37. FC-AFC CODY CUT A LEAN GRADE, LM, Chad Baker, Piney Flats, TN
38. FC COLONEL BOWIE’S REVENGE, LM, Gary Mathis and Jeff Jenkins, Haslet, TX
39. FC-AFC TARTAN PRIME TIME, LM, Barbara and James Howard Longmont, CO
40. FC OTTERCREEK’S TLK OF THE TWN, LM, Tommy Parrish, Clinton, SC
41. MISS CONGENIALTY, LF, Grayson Kelley, Apex, NC
42. FC-AFC DIXIE CITY JAM II, LM, Wm and Sara Goldstein, Florence, SC
43. FC WORLD FAMOUS BUDDY, LM, Susan Gould, MD, Saratoga, CA
44. FC FARGO II, LM, Jane and Jerry Patopea, Junction City, OR
45. FC MERLYN IV, LM, Jerry and Jane Patopea, Junction City, OR
46. FC CK’S MADAM GOLDIE, LF, Marion Stroud and Clint Swingle Elverson, PA
47. '08 NAFC-FC HAWKEYE’S COAST GUARD, LM, Jeff Talley, Tallahassee, FL
48. FC WINGSONG’S HOUND OF ULSTER, LM, Stephen Holst, Sheridan, WY
49. '08 CNAFC-AFC-CAFC MOONSTONES HUG AND MOOCHIE, LF, Bill and Sarah McKnight, Bigfork, MT
50. FC TWO STEP’S NO. NINETY-NINE, LM, Tom Vaughn, Parker, CO
51. FC-AFC WOOD RIVER’S FRANCHISE, LM, Bill Fruehling, Ketchum, ID
52. FC-AFC OAKDALE WHITEWATER DEVIL DOG, LF, Howard Neimi, Anchorage, AK
53. FC-AFC LAND AHOY, LM, Gary Zellner, Scio, OR
54. FC CROSSWIND’S SOPHIE, LF, Warren and Susan Exo, Verona, WI
55. FC-AFC CREEK ROBBER, LM, Ken Jackson, Duvall, WA
56. FC JAZZTIME EMPTY WALLET, LM, Steve Bechtel Jr and George and Wendy McDaniel, Idaho Falls, ID
57. FC CK’S BLUE VELVET, LM, Marion Stroud-Swingle, Elverson, PA
58. AFC TEALCREEK PATTON’S SABER, LM, Chris Hatch, Butte Valley, CA
59. FC EMERALD BAY’S MISS ABBYCADABRA, LF, Mayo and Julie Rude, Somerset, WI
60. FC HOLY CROSS’S MOSES, LM, Rick Anderson and Steve Yozamp, Kimball, MN
61. FC-AFC DROVE MY CHEVY TO THE LEVEE, LM, Tommy Parrish, Clinton, SC
62. FC-AFC GREAT BUNNS OF FIRE, LF, JM and LK DuBose, Hillsborough, NC
63. FC-AFC GIMMIE FIVE MORE, LF, JM and LK DuBose, Hillsborough, NC
64. FC-AFC VOIGTS DYNA-MAXX, LF, JM and LK DuBose, Hillsborough, NC
65. CAFC ADAMS ACRES MUDDY CREEK, LM, Barbara and Jerry Younglove, Metamora, MI
66. FC-AFC AKSARBENS BLACK SMOKE, LM, Jim Carlisle, Warrensburg, MO
67. FC CANDLEWOODS HIROLLER REAL DEAL, LM, Bob and Ann Heise, Rochester, MN
68. FC-AFC WINDY CITY’S SECRET SIGNAL, LF, Charlie Hines, Hinsdale, IL
69. FC-AFC VOLWOOD’S ANGEL, LF, Jack and Florence Vollstedt, Junction City, OR
70. FC-AFC WATUAGA’S BULL GATOR, LM, Steve and Gale O’Connell, Tallahassee, FL
71. FC-AFC TANGATA MANU, LM, Brad and Diane Clow, Casper, WY
72. FC ADAMS ACRES WATER LILY, LF, Marion Boulton Stroud, Elverson, PA
73. FC-AFC INHERIT THE RIVER, LM, Rob Reuter and Janis Olsen, Truckee, CA
74. FC FISH RIVER’S OUT OF THE PARK, LM, Cindy Harbaugh, Fairhope, AL
75. DC-AFC GENNY’S YAKITY YAK DON’T TALK BACK, CF, Tom Ivey and Linda Harger, Meridian, ID
76. FC MAD RIVER’S MAGGIE MCBUNN, LF, Mike Molthan, Palestine, TX
77. FC TWO STEP’S TOMBOY, LF, Tom Vaughn, Parker, CO
78. FC-AFC REAL SOUTHERN GENTLEMAN, LM, Mark Menzies, Charlotte, NC
79. FC-AFC SHOOTER’S SUGAR COOKIE, LF, Joan Conover and Nick Elam Jr DVM, Powhaten, VA
80. FC-AFC CROW RIVER COUGAR’S MAD MAX, LM, Roger Weller and Jessie Kent, Belgrade, MN
81. FC ESPRIT’S ODD MAN RUSH, LM, John and Margaret Stouffer, Virginia Beach, VA
82. FC-AFC MY NAME IS BOCEPHUS, LM, Robert and Barbara Hayden, Sedalia, MO
83. FC-AFC NEBO’S GRANDMA RUBY, LF, Alfred and Susan Wilson, Logandale, NV
84. FC RED BIRD’S WINSOME BLUE, LM, Mike Kammerer, Montgomery, TX
85. FC-AFC VINWOOD’S DON’T LOOK ETHEL, LF, Mike Kammerer, Montgomery, TX
86. FC BIG BUCKS BADGER, LM, Robert and Jeanne Wright, Chippewa Falls, WI
87. FC-AFC EBONSTAR GOTTA ZOOM, LM, WG and R Burke Earley, Louisville, KY
88. FC ROCK RIVER LEICA, LF, Bruce Sampson, Smithville, MO
89. FC-AFC RUBIE BEGONIA, LF, Barton Clark, Harrington, DE
90. FC-AFC ENO RUN JAKE, LM, Thomas and Brenda Parrish, Clinton, SC
91. FC-AFC NEBO’S ONYX TORNADO, LM, Al Wilson, Logandale, NV
92. AFC WHAM BAM’S JUST A LITTLE BIT, LF, Amy Hunt, Colorado Springs, CO
93. REBEL RIDGE WHISTLIN’ DIXIE, LF, Jeff Lyons and Madelyn Yelton, Elkton, MD
94. FC-AFC WOLF CREEK CR SKEETER, LM, Robby Bickley, N Richland Hills, TX
95. FC-AFC SANDMAN’S TICKET, LF, Larry and LindaAnn Bozeman, Haughton, LA
96. FC WESTWOODS SUNDAY SILENCE, LM, Mike Schafer and Mike Westfall, Kansas City, MO
97. FC CK’S RABBIT RABBIT RABBIT, LM, Marion Stroud and Clint Swingle, Elverson, PA
98. CNFC-CNAFC-FC-AFC PRAIRIEMARSH MADNESS, LM, Dennis Voigt and Fiona McKay, Lindsay, ON
99. FC LONGLEAF CANDLEWOODY, LM, Marshall Dunaway and Lyle Norwood, Thomasville, GA
100. FC-AFC CITORI’S ACCEPT NO SUBSTITUTE, LF, Michael and Lynn Moore, Carmel, CA
101. DOMINATOR’S AUTUMN CREEK GAMBLE, LF, David Aul and Jason Gillette, Arlington Heights, IL
102. CK’S NERO, LM, Marion Stroud-Swingle, Elverson, PA
103. FC-AFC EMBERAIN BEAU GESTE, GM, Judy Rasmuson and Ron Wallace, Madison, FL
104. LAKE COUNTRY SUNSHINE, LM, Gary McIlwain, Bovey, MN
105. FC-AFC BAYOU TECHE MIAH, LF, Stephen Ritter, New Iberia, LA
106. FC LANDOVER GOLDENDAZE YUKON, LM, Chuck and Mary Schweikert, Boone, IA
107. FC-AFC TEXANNA YELLOW GOLD, MH, LF, Kenneth and Peggy Robbins, The Colony, TX
108. FC-CFC-CAFC SEASIDES ONE TO MANY, LM, Sherwin Scott, Phoenix, AZ
109. FC-AFC WEEZER RETREEZER, LM, Robert Johnson, De Forest, WI
110. NOBODY MOVES NOBODY GETS HURT, LM, Irving and Nicholas Patin, St Martinville, LA
111. FC CC WHITIE BEAUREGARD ROGUE, LM, Dr Terry Benda, West Bend, WI
112. WATERDOGS SHOCK AND AWE, LM, John and Mary Stracka, Verona, WI
113. SILVERTIP’S I HOPE SO, LF, Jerald and Debra Wilks, Purcellville, VA
114. FC PIKE OF CASTLEBAY, LM, Marion Boulton-Stroud, Elverson, PA
115. FC-AFC IRON LINES HONCHA, LF, Linda and Arnie Erwin, El Cajon, CA
116. FC-AFC BARTON CREEK'S O MUSTAD, LM, Mike Haring and Loren Morehouse, Katy, TX

2008 NRC Stake Info

Dates: Sunday, November 9 through Saturday, November 15, 2008.
Location: Properties in and around Montgomery, Texas
Entry Fee: $300.00

Judges:

Mr. Charles Hayden
3355 Davidsonville Rd
Davidsonville, MD 21035
(410) 798-4211     [email protected]

Mr. Gary Zellner
39300 Montgomery Drive
Scio, OR 97374-9530
(503) 394-2139 (h)     (503) 931-0966 (c)

Mr. Loren Morehouse
250 NW 200th Road
Warrensburg, MO 65093-7666
(660) 422-7842

Field Trial Secretary:
    Mitch Patterson
    17W775 Stone Ave
    Addison IL 60101-2935
    (630) 941-0678 (h)
    (630) 279-2146 (w)
    [email protected] or [email protected]

Information on Premiums: Premiums and Owner/Handler information will be mailed to the owner of each dog qualified beginning September 1, 2008 and thereafter will be mailed to each qualified owner immediately upon receipt of confirmation from Retriever News of the qualification.

Handlers’ and Workers’ packets will be available in the Promenade West Room at the Walden Yacht Club, on Saturday, November 8, 2008 at 10:00 am.

Entries Close: 2:00 pm CT Thursday, October 30, 2008 for dogs that have qualified through October 26, 2008. This year you will be able to enter electronically using www.RFTEntry.com. In the event you wish to mail your entry, please mail it directly to:
   Retriever News
   4379 South Howell Ave., Suite 17
   Milwaukee, WI 53207

For dogs which qualify at Metro Alliance Ret. Club, Mobile Amateur Ret. Club, Palmetto Ret. Club, Cajun Riviera Field Trial Club, and Southern Arizona Ret. Club:

The entry must be phoned to Secretary, Mike Kammerer at (936) 449-5744 no later than Noon MST, on Monday, November 3rd. Entry form and fee must be given to the Secretary prior to running the National Championship Stake.

NRC Officers/Field Trial Committee

Mike Kammerer
NRC President & Chairman 2008 Stake
11900 Womack Cemetery Road
Montgomery, TX 77316
(936) 449-5744 (h)     (936) 520-8494 (c)
(936) 597-8282 (f)     [email protected]

Bill Goldstein
NRC Vice President
3290 Cherokee Road
Florence, SC 29501-5227
(843) 661-7482

Mitch Patterson
Acting NRC Secretary/Treasurer
17W775 Stone Ave
Addison IL 60101-2935
(630) 941-0678 (h)
[email protected]

Lee Jolley 
NRC Director
301 Dartmoor Drive
Lafayette, LA 70506-9323
(337) 984-7605 (h)     (337) 288-5518 (c)
[email protected]

Gary Ahlgren
NRC Director
28968 Country Road 26
Winters, CA 95694-9027
(530) 662-1264 [email protected]

Jim Cope
NRC Director
8810 Greenwood Trail
Rowlett, TX 75088-6853
(972) 412-1754 (h)
(760) 415-7599 (c)

Steve Karr
2008 NRC FT Committee Member
47 Hunters Trail
New Braunfels, TX 78132
(336) 387-1537 (h)     (214) 681-0570 (c)
[email protected]

Mitch Patterson
2008 NRC FT Committee Member
17W775 Stone Ave
Addison, IL 60101-2935
(630) 941-0678 [email protected] ​

Accomodations:

Headquarters
Lake Conroe Best Western
14643 Hwy 105 West
Montgomery, TX 77356
(936) 588-3030     (800) 937-8376

Super 8 Motel -- Lake Conroe
201 Mesa View (Hwy 105)
Montgomery, TX 77356
(936) 588-2886

Best Western Of Willis
12323 I-45 North (Exit 94)
Willis, TX 77316
(936) 856-1906     (800) 937-8376

Baymont Inn & Suites
1506 I-45 South
Conroe, TX 77304
(936) 539-5100     (877) 229-6668

La Quinta Inn
4006 Sprayberry Lane
Conroe, TX 77303
(936) 228-0790     (800) 531-5900

Comfort Inn
1115 League Line Road
Conroe, TX 77303
(936) 890-2811     (888) 700-7118

Note: The Best Western -- Lake Conroe and the Super 8 Motel -- Lake Conroe are about three blocks apart on Hwy 105 and approximately 12 minutes from the Field Trial grounds. Due to other events in the area at this time of year, these motels book up early, especially on weekends.

Campgrounds:

Havens Landing RV Resort 
19785 Hwy 105 West
Montgomery, TX 77356
(936) 582-1200     (866) 496-6370

Omega Farms RV Retreat
11895 Old Montgomery Rd
Willis, TX 77318
(936) 890-3800     [email protected]

Airports: Houston’s George H. Bush Intercontinental Airport is located about a one hour drive southeast of Montgomery. Houston Hobby Airport is located about 2 1/4 hour drive south of Montgomery.

Rental Car Companies: All major car rental companies serve both airports.
    Alamo (800) 237-9633
    Avis (800) 831-2847
    Budget (800) 527-0700
    Dollar (800) 800-4000
    Enterprise (800) 736-8222
    Hertz (800) 654-3131
    National (800) 227-7368
    Thrifty (800) 847-4389

Food Service: There will be food services available on the grounds each day.

Bitch Check: Bitch check will be conducted on Saturday, November 8, 2008 immediately following the National Retriever Club Annual Meeting in the parking lot adjacent to the Walden Yacht Club. Dr. Mary Tatum, DVM, will conduct the bitch check.

Schedule of Meetings and Social Activities 

NRC Board Of Directors Meeting: Saturday, November 8, 2008 -- 9:00 am in the Promenade South Room of the Walden Yacht Club.

Retriever Advisory Committee (RAC) Meeting: Saturday, November 8, 2008 -- 2:00 pm in the Promenade Central Room of the Walden Yacht Club.

NRC Annual Meeting: Saturday, November 8, 2008 -- 3:00 pm (or at the conclusion of the RAC Meeting) in the Promenade Central Room of the Walden Yacht Club.

NRC Cocktail Party: Saturday, November 8, 2008 -- 6:30 pm in the Promenade Room of the Walden Yacht Club. Appropriate dress would be cocktail attire for the ladies and jackets and ties for the gentlemen.

Workers Party: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 -- 6:30 pm at Bill Berkley’s Ranch, 26941 FM 1097 West, Montgomery, TX 77356.

Training Birds:
An order form can be found at www.working-retriever.com/08nrc/Bird%20Order%20 Form.pdf. This form must be returned to Rohrer’s Game Farm no later than November 1, 2008.

Training Areas: 
​Training areas will be allocated each day by lottery drawing starting Tuesday evening, November 4, 2008 through Friday evening November 7, 2008. The drawing will take place in the lobby of the Lake Conroe Best Western each evening at 7:00 pm.

A list of training areas with descriptions and photos of each will be available along with maps, directions, and rules and regulations pertinent to each area.

Emergency Information:

Ambulance Service
Rural-Metro Ambulance, Conroe, TX
Dial 911 or (936) 539-4899

Police Department 
Montgomery Police Department
(936) 597-6866

Montgomery Co. Sheriffs Department
Dial 911 or (936) 760-5800

Hospital
Conroe Regional Medical Center
504 Medical Center Blvd
Conroe, TX 77304
(936) 539-1111

Official Veterinarian 
Dr. Mary Tatum, DVM
Brittmore Animal Hospital
1236 Brittmore Road
Houston, TX 77043
(713) 468-8253     (713) 771-3716

Other Area Veterinary Clinics
Animal Hospital Of Conroe
1210 North Loop 336 West
Conroe, TX 77301
(936) 756-7761