2014 NRC Event information
Date: Sunday, November 16 – Saturday, November 22, 2014
Location: The 2014 National Retriever Club Championship Stake will be held on private properties, the Ronnie Lampkin property, Warren County, Mississippi and /or surrounding private grounds.
Start Time: 7:00 am local time
Entry Fee: $400.00
Entries: Enter online at: www.entryexpress.net or mail entries and make checks payable to:
Entry Express, LLC
115 Greenwood Street
Charleston, AR 72933
Mailed entries must include the $15.00 Administrative Fee per entry.
Administrative Fee of $15.00 for ONLINE entries.
Closing Date: Online entries close November 3, 2014 at 11:59 PM CT. Those who qualify November 7-9 must call Tina Styan (Office: 262-278-4201 or cell: 414-405-7833) by noon CT Monday, November 11, 2014 with their entry.
Scratch Policy: Entry fees for the scratches will be refunded in full for a bitch in season prior to and during the running of the trial, appropriate veterinarian certificate for sick or injured dog or extenuating circumstances approved by the Field Trial Committee.
Judges:
Dr. William Goldstein
320 Cherokee Road
Florence, SC 29501
843-661-7482
lwmgoldstein@gmail.com
Gary Ahlgren
28968 County Road 26
Winters, CA 95694
530-662-1264
gahlgren@hotmail.com
Alan Madsen
1974 Herbert Avenue
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
madsen1974@msn.com
Headquarters:
Quality Inn and Suites
3332 Clay Street
Vicksburg, MS
601-636-0804
$62/night plus one-time fee of $15/dog in room
Important Note: Vicksburg has a strict leash law in the city limits. It will be waived for the HQ ONLY.
Schedule of Meetings and Social Activities:
Saturday, November 15, 2014 Hampton Inn and Suites, (Same property as HQ)
8:00 am - NRC Board of Directors and Field Trial Committee
11:00 am - Hostess Committee
Afternoon Meeting to be held at Vicksburg Convention Center, 1600 Mulberry St, Vicksburg
1:00 pm – Retriever Advisory Committee
2:00 pm – Presentation by Dr. Wayne Whitney "Lameness Exam for Common Field Trial Problems...What YOU Should Know"
3:00 pm – National Retriever Club Annual Meeting; running order will be determined during this meeting (draw conducted by Entry Express)
Committee Chairpersons, Members Meeting and Bitch Check will be at the conclusion of the NRC Annual Meeting at the Quality Inn and Suites.
NRC Cocktail Party:
Saturday, November 15th, 6:00 pm at Vicksburg Convention Center. Cocktail attire for the ladies, ties for the gentlemen.
Workers Party:
Wednesday, November 19th, 6:00 pm, Vicksburg Convention Center. Directions will be provided.
Other Accommodations:
Hampton Inn and Suites (same property as HQ)
601-636-6100
$119 plus tax / night - NO DOGS IN ROOMS
*Code NRS (Reservations must be made before Oct 27th, 2014)
Ameristar Casino and Hotel: 601-638-1000
Monday - Wednesday $89, Thursday $109
Friday and Saturday $129 plus tax / night
Breakfast included - NO DOGS IN ROOMS
Diamond Jack's Casino and Hotel: 318-678-777
Standard room with Breakfast;
Sunday - Thursday $69, Friday and Saturday $129 plus tax / night
*Call for better weekly rates - NO DOGS IN ROOMS
Campgrounds:
Clear Creek Campgroud
800-940-9828
415 Tiffentown Road
I20 exit 11 - This is the exit to the trial grounds
$26.75 / day $107 / week
Other Area Accommodations:
**For additional information (attractions, dinning, gaming and accomodations) go to the Vicksburg Convention and Vistors Bureau website at www.vicksburgcvb.org
Airports:
Jackson Municipal Airport serves American Eagle, Continental, Delta, Northwest, Southwest and US Airways
Rental Cars:
Available at the airport: Avis, Budget, Hertz, Enterprise, National and Alamo
Food:
There will be food services available on the grounds each day.
Merchandise:
Merchandise will be sold on site.
COURSES AND BIRDS:
Ducks and Pheasants ($13.00 each)
Training Birds:
Rohrer's Game Farm
1476 Larkinburg Road
Troy, KS 66087
785-985-2635
Birds shall be ordered before November 1st. Special arrangements need to be made for birds before November 8th or after November 13.
***LATE QUALIFIERS - Call ASAP to order your birds
Payment in full required with your order. Birds not picked up will result in forfeiture of payment.
Training:
Training areas will be available and will be allocated each day by lottery drawing starting Tuesday, November 11th - Friday, November 14th. The drawing will take place at the Headquarters nightly at 7:00 pm. Please note, that any qualified dog for the NRC will not be allowed to train on any of the grounds used for the trial within 30 day prior to the start of the trial. Any violations will be subject to disqualification.
Directions:
Directions to the field trial grounds and / or caravans will be posted from the headquarters each day of the trial.
NRC Officers:
Joseph Broyles
NRC President
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
225-769-1596
broyles14@cox.net
Gary Zellner
NRC Vice President
Scio, OR 97374
503-931-0966
afcleo@aol.com
David Opseth
Secretary/Treasurer
Etlan, VA 22719
540-272-2649
wutadog@hotmail.com
Steve Karr
NRC Director
Dickinson, TX 77539
214-681-0570
steven_karr@hotmail.com
Tommy Parrish
NRC Director
Clinton, SC 29325
864-833-0469
tparrish@bbandt.com
Event Committee:
Mitch Patterson - Chairman
17W775 Stone Avenue
Addison, IL 60101
630-693-2344 - office
630-688-5997 - cell
mpatterson@addison-il.org
Mark Medford - Co Chaiman
4266 Belle Meade Cove
Memphis, TN 38117
901-493-8995 - home
marksuzanne@bellsouth.net
David Opseth - Secretary
909 Emmett Road
Etlan, VA 22719
540-272-2649 - cell
wutadog@hotmail.com
Joe Broyles
Lee Jolly
Craig Stonesifer
Loren Morehouse
Brooks Gibson
Dennis Bath
Gary Zellner
Steve Karr
Tommy Parrish
Chairman’s Special Committee:
Craig Stonesifer
Chairperson
John Kabbes - Co Chair
Joe Broyles
Marshals:
Loren Morehouse
Chief Marshal
660-422-7842
Bird Throwers:
Tracy Farmer
Committee Chair
985-377-3653
Game Stewards:
Brooks Gibson
Committee Chair
270-217-0698
Trey Lawrence
Co Chair
731-267-9104
Gunners:
Dennis Bath
Gun Captain
618-407-1111
Merchandise:
Martha McCool
Committee Chair
Purchaser
Official Reporter:
Retriever News
Traffic:
David Kress
Committee Chair
Grounds:
Jason Flemming
Committee Chair
901-568-4885
Charlie Moody
Co-Chairperson
662-617-4581
Hostess:
Suzanne Medford
Committee Chair
901-493-8995
Linda Patterson
Co-Chair
Corporate Sponsor Liaison:
Gwen Jones
901-485-3932
Official Announcer:
Louie Churack
Official Photographer:
Mark L. Atwater - UpClose Photo
Qualifications:
Tina Styan, Managing Editor
Retriever News - 262-278-4201
Emergency Coordinator:
Dr. Joe Broyles
Emergency Information:
Ambulance Service: 911
Police Department: MS State Police - 911
Fire: Vicksburg Fire Department - 911
Official Veterinarian:
Animal Medical Clinic
100 Thalweg Drive
Vicksburg, MS 39183
601-636-9410
Prizes:
Club Pin - Awarded to each contestant
Standard AKC Rosette - Awarded to Winner (National Retriever Champion of 2014) and all Finalists
Gold Club Pin - Awarded to Winner of National Championship Stake
National Retriever Championship Trophy - An award of the National Retriever Club to the owner of the winner.
National Retriever Championship Challenge Trophy - An award of the National Retriever Club to remain in the possession of the owner until the next running of the National Championship Stake the following year.
The Professional Handlers' Trophy - An award of the National Retriever Club to the handler of the winner, if a professional, to remain in the possession of the handler of the winner until the next running of the National Championship Stake if handled by a professional. The handler also receives a replica of this trophy.
Location: The 2014 National Retriever Club Championship Stake will be held on private properties, the Ronnie Lampkin property, Warren County, Mississippi and /or surrounding private grounds.
Start Time: 7:00 am local time
Entry Fee: $400.00
Entries: Enter online at: www.entryexpress.net or mail entries and make checks payable to:
Entry Express, LLC
115 Greenwood Street
Charleston, AR 72933
Mailed entries must include the $15.00 Administrative Fee per entry.
Administrative Fee of $15.00 for ONLINE entries.
Closing Date: Online entries close November 3, 2014 at 11:59 PM CT. Those who qualify November 7-9 must call Tina Styan (Office: 262-278-4201 or cell: 414-405-7833) by noon CT Monday, November 11, 2014 with their entry.
Scratch Policy: Entry fees for the scratches will be refunded in full for a bitch in season prior to and during the running of the trial, appropriate veterinarian certificate for sick or injured dog or extenuating circumstances approved by the Field Trial Committee.
Judges:
Dr. William Goldstein
320 Cherokee Road
Florence, SC 29501
843-661-7482
lwmgoldstein@gmail.com
Gary Ahlgren
28968 County Road 26
Winters, CA 95694
530-662-1264
gahlgren@hotmail.com
Alan Madsen
1974 Herbert Avenue
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
madsen1974@msn.com
Headquarters:
Quality Inn and Suites
3332 Clay Street
Vicksburg, MS
601-636-0804
$62/night plus one-time fee of $15/dog in room
Important Note: Vicksburg has a strict leash law in the city limits. It will be waived for the HQ ONLY.
Schedule of Meetings and Social Activities:
Saturday, November 15, 2014 Hampton Inn and Suites, (Same property as HQ)
8:00 am - NRC Board of Directors and Field Trial Committee
11:00 am - Hostess Committee
Afternoon Meeting to be held at Vicksburg Convention Center, 1600 Mulberry St, Vicksburg
1:00 pm – Retriever Advisory Committee
2:00 pm – Presentation by Dr. Wayne Whitney "Lameness Exam for Common Field Trial Problems...What YOU Should Know"
3:00 pm – National Retriever Club Annual Meeting; running order will be determined during this meeting (draw conducted by Entry Express)
Committee Chairpersons, Members Meeting and Bitch Check will be at the conclusion of the NRC Annual Meeting at the Quality Inn and Suites.
NRC Cocktail Party:
Saturday, November 15th, 6:00 pm at Vicksburg Convention Center. Cocktail attire for the ladies, ties for the gentlemen.
Workers Party:
Wednesday, November 19th, 6:00 pm, Vicksburg Convention Center. Directions will be provided.
Other Accommodations:
Hampton Inn and Suites (same property as HQ)
601-636-6100
$119 plus tax / night - NO DOGS IN ROOMS
*Code NRS (Reservations must be made before Oct 27th, 2014)
Ameristar Casino and Hotel: 601-638-1000
Monday - Wednesday $89, Thursday $109
Friday and Saturday $129 plus tax / night
Breakfast included - NO DOGS IN ROOMS
Diamond Jack's Casino and Hotel: 318-678-777
Standard room with Breakfast;
Sunday - Thursday $69, Friday and Saturday $129 plus tax / night
*Call for better weekly rates - NO DOGS IN ROOMS
Campgrounds:
Clear Creek Campgroud
800-940-9828
415 Tiffentown Road
I20 exit 11 - This is the exit to the trial grounds
$26.75 / day $107 / week
Other Area Accommodations:
**For additional information (attractions, dinning, gaming and accomodations) go to the Vicksburg Convention and Vistors Bureau website at www.vicksburgcvb.org
Airports:
Jackson Municipal Airport serves American Eagle, Continental, Delta, Northwest, Southwest and US Airways
Rental Cars:
Available at the airport: Avis, Budget, Hertz, Enterprise, National and Alamo
Food:
There will be food services available on the grounds each day.
Merchandise:
Merchandise will be sold on site.
COURSES AND BIRDS:
Ducks and Pheasants ($13.00 each)
Training Birds:
Rohrer's Game Farm
1476 Larkinburg Road
Troy, KS 66087
785-985-2635
Birds shall be ordered before November 1st. Special arrangements need to be made for birds before November 8th or after November 13.
***LATE QUALIFIERS - Call ASAP to order your birds
Payment in full required with your order. Birds not picked up will result in forfeiture of payment.
Training:
Training areas will be available and will be allocated each day by lottery drawing starting Tuesday, November 11th - Friday, November 14th. The drawing will take place at the Headquarters nightly at 7:00 pm. Please note, that any qualified dog for the NRC will not be allowed to train on any of the grounds used for the trial within 30 day prior to the start of the trial. Any violations will be subject to disqualification.
Directions:
Directions to the field trial grounds and / or caravans will be posted from the headquarters each day of the trial.
NRC Officers:
Joseph Broyles
NRC President
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
225-769-1596
broyles14@cox.net
Gary Zellner
NRC Vice President
Scio, OR 97374
503-931-0966
afcleo@aol.com
David Opseth
Secretary/Treasurer
Etlan, VA 22719
540-272-2649
wutadog@hotmail.com
Steve Karr
NRC Director
Dickinson, TX 77539
214-681-0570
steven_karr@hotmail.com
Tommy Parrish
NRC Director
Clinton, SC 29325
864-833-0469
tparrish@bbandt.com
Event Committee:
Mitch Patterson - Chairman
17W775 Stone Avenue
Addison, IL 60101
630-693-2344 - office
630-688-5997 - cell
mpatterson@addison-il.org
Mark Medford - Co Chaiman
4266 Belle Meade Cove
Memphis, TN 38117
901-493-8995 - home
marksuzanne@bellsouth.net
David Opseth - Secretary
909 Emmett Road
Etlan, VA 22719
540-272-2649 - cell
wutadog@hotmail.com
Joe Broyles
Lee Jolly
Craig Stonesifer
Loren Morehouse
Brooks Gibson
Dennis Bath
Gary Zellner
Steve Karr
Tommy Parrish
Chairman’s Special Committee:
Craig Stonesifer
Chairperson
John Kabbes - Co Chair
Joe Broyles
Marshals:
Loren Morehouse
Chief Marshal
660-422-7842
Bird Throwers:
Tracy Farmer
Committee Chair
985-377-3653
Game Stewards:
Brooks Gibson
Committee Chair
270-217-0698
Trey Lawrence
Co Chair
731-267-9104
Gunners:
Dennis Bath
Gun Captain
618-407-1111
Merchandise:
Martha McCool
Committee Chair
Purchaser
Official Reporter:
Retriever News
Traffic:
David Kress
Committee Chair
Grounds:
Jason Flemming
Committee Chair
901-568-4885
Charlie Moody
Co-Chairperson
662-617-4581
Hostess:
Suzanne Medford
Committee Chair
901-493-8995
Linda Patterson
Co-Chair
Corporate Sponsor Liaison:
Gwen Jones
901-485-3932
Official Announcer:
Louie Churack
Official Photographer:
Mark L. Atwater - UpClose Photo
Qualifications:
Tina Styan, Managing Editor
Retriever News - 262-278-4201
Emergency Coordinator:
Dr. Joe Broyles
Emergency Information:
Ambulance Service: 911
Police Department: MS State Police - 911
Fire: Vicksburg Fire Department - 911
Official Veterinarian:
Animal Medical Clinic
100 Thalweg Drive
Vicksburg, MS 39183
601-636-9410
Prizes:
Club Pin - Awarded to each contestant
Standard AKC Rosette - Awarded to Winner (National Retriever Champion of 2014) and all Finalists
Gold Club Pin - Awarded to Winner of National Championship Stake
National Retriever Championship Trophy - An award of the National Retriever Club to the owner of the winner.
National Retriever Championship Challenge Trophy - An award of the National Retriever Club to remain in the possession of the owner until the next running of the National Championship Stake the following year.
The Professional Handlers' Trophy - An award of the National Retriever Club to the handler of the winner, if a professional, to remain in the possession of the handler of the winner until the next running of the National Championship Stake if handled by a professional. The handler also receives a replica of this trophy.
