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2018 MAI Event information


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​As published in the 2018 January
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Event Schedule
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​As published in the 2018 Training Grounds Book

WHERE: The second annual MAI will be held at Wood Dale Farm, 2061 State Hwy EE, in the vicinity of Sedalia, Missouri 

WHEN: The MAI will begin on Sunday, May 20, 2018 and wrap up by May 26, 2018


Entry Fee: $400.00

Duration: As stated in our by-laws the Invitational is scheduled to run in one week – Sunday to Saturday. Flights will be kept small enough to allow for a full 6 series within that time frame. Our current thought is to award ribbons and trophies to qualifiers as each flight finishes. That will allow folks who need to get moving to hit the road as soon as possible. 

Master National Qualifiers: Any dog passing the 2017 MN handled by an Amateur in all series and in all qualifying tests will receive credit for 2 passes toward the 2018 MAI qualification. MNH dogs handled by an Amateur in at least 3 MN events and qualifying for those events, are qualified by rule. 

ENTRIES: Entries will be handled by Entry Express. The event is open to amateur handled dogs that have met the qualifying requirements as stipulated by the Master Amateur Retriever Club, Inc. Enter online at: www.entryexpress.net or mail entries and make checks payable to Entry Express, LLC
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Mailing address for entries:    
Entry Express, LLC
P.O. Box 743
Charleston, AR 72933

UPS and FedEx shipping:    
Entry Express, LLC 
16121 Hwy 217
Charleston, AR 72933 

Mailed entries MUST include the $4.50 Administrative Fee per entry. Administrative Fee of $4.50 for ONLINE entries.

Entries Open: Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at 8:00 pm CT.  

Entries Close: Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at 11:59 pm CT. 

Refunds: Entry fees for scratches will be refunded for a bitch in season prior to and during the running of the invitational and for sick or injured dogs with the appropriate veterinarian certificate, or for extenuating circumstances approved by the Hunt Test Committee. A $10 processing fee will be retained for all refunds to cover AKC and administrative charges.

JUDGES:  
Eastern Region: Thomas Dorroh, Boston, GA
Central Region: Keith Kiesow, Neenah, WI
West Central Region: David Coffey, Rigby, ID
West Region: Julie Cairns, Arcata, CA

SECRETARY/TREASURER:
Dave Kress
davekress48@gmail.com
Demopolis, AL

HUNT TEST COMMITTEE:
Committee Chairpersons:
Ed Sullivan and Paul McGinnis, Co-Chairs

    President:    Bob Swift
    Event Secretary:    Macy Swift
    Treasurer:     Dave Kress

Committee Members:
        Bob Swift
        Ed Sullivan
        Paul McGinnis
        Bob Montler
        Steve Elliot
        Dave Kress

    Gun Captain:    TBA
    Traffic:    TBA
    Bird Steward:    TBA
    Equipment:    Frank Prendergast
    Grounds:    Frank Prendergast
    Emergency Coordinator:    Dave Kress
    Hospitality:    Laura Judd
    Qualifications:    Tina Styan – Retriever News
    Official Reporter:    Retriever News – 262-278-4201
    Official Photographer:    Mark L. Atwater, UpClose Photo

Emergency Information:    
    Ambulance Service: American Paramedics, 301-1/2 West Sedalia Street
           Sedalia, MO; Phone: 660-826-3832 – or 911
    Police Department: 201 West 2nd Street, Sedalia, MO; Phone: 660-827-7823

SCHEDULE of  MEETINGS and SOCIAL ACTIVITIES:
>>View the Official Schedule of Events Here<<
Watch for updated postings at the event headquarters.


Headquarters HOTEL
    Best Western State Fair Inn
    3120 S. Limit Avenue
    Sedalia, MO 65301
    660-826-6100 – www.bestwestern.com
    Check In: 3:00 pm – Check Out: 11:00 am
    Reservations must be confirmed via credit card or deposit. To make reservations call 1-877-826-6101 or 660-826-6100. Tell the motel you are with the Master Amateur Retriever Club. This is a pet friendly motel but you need to let them know you plan to bring your dog into the room.

Saturday, May 19, 2018
    All events at the Agriculture Building, Missouri State Fair Grounds, Sedalia, MO
    Merchandise will be available.
        3:00 pm    Handlers’ check in and meeting
        4:00 pm    Master Amateur Retriever Club Annual Meeting 
At conclusion of the Annual Meeting Cocktail Welcome Party – (light hors d’oeuvres, no dinner)

Sunday, May 20, 2018
        7:00 am    Bitch Check
        7:30 am    Instructions (Test Grounds)
        7:45 am    Test Dogs
        8:00 am    Tests Begin / First Running Dog

Tuesday, May 22, 2018
        6:30 pm    WORKERS’ PARTY (Agriculture Bldg., Missouri State Fair Grounds)

Bitch Check:
Times and locations will be announced at the handlers’ meeting

Scratch Policy:
Entry fees for scratches will be refunded for a bitch in season prior to and during the running of the invitational and for sick or injured dogs with the appropriate veterinarian certificate, or for extenuating circumstances approved by the Hunt Test Committee. A $10 processing fee will be retained for all refunds to cover AKC and administrative charges.

Running Order:
The draw will be conducted by the Entry Express service. The first running 
dog number will be determined at approximately 3:30 pm, during the handlers’ meeting Saturday, May 19, 2018, the day before the Invitational starts.

Birds: Mallard ducks

FOOD: There will be food services on the grounds serving breakfast and lunch. 
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TRAINING BIRDS:
Kiley Buettner, Buettner Farms
605-351-1811  –  kiley@buettnerducks.com
Please place orders by: April 16, 2018 to ensure delivery

TRAINING AREAS:
The draw will start Sunday evening, May 13, 2018 for Monday May, 14. The Second Draw will take place Monday evening May 14 for Tuesday and Wednesday May 15 and 16. The third and final draw will take place Wednesday evening May 16 for Thursday and Friday May 17-18.
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Side Note:  A property or two will be held back just in case, for anyone unable to get to the draw.
The drawing will take place at the Headquarters Best Western State Fair Inn.

The Training Grounds and Test Site Book with descriptions and photos of each training area will be available online, 
please print your own copy if needed.

Note: Training Guide will be online only!
PRIZES:
Event Pin – Awarded to each participant
AKC Rosette – Awarded to all Qualifiers
Goose Band – Awarded to all Qualifiers
Master Amateur Invitational Trophy – Awarded to all Qualifiers

ACCOMODATIONS: 
Headquarters Hotel: 
Best Western State Fair Motor Inn
3120 S Limit Ave, Sedalia, MO 65301 (32nd & S Hwy 65)
(660) 826-6100


We have reserved a block of rooms at the HQ Hotel (Best Western State Fair Motor Inn.) The rooms we have blocked are for the dates of:

    Arrive – 05/15/2018
    Depart – 05/26/2018
    Rate – $85.70/day plus taxes

Reservations must be confirmed via credit card or deposit. To make reservations call 1-877-826-6101 or 660-826-6100. Tell the motel you are with the Master Amateur Retriever Club. This is a pet friendly motel but you need to let them know you plan to bring your dog into the room.

Other Accommodations:
    American Inn, 1217 S Limit, S Hwy 65 Ph:660-826-2488
    Budget Host Super 7,  Ph:660-827-0215 or 1-800-675-2518
    Comfort Inn, 3600 W Broadway  Ph:660-829-5050 or 1-800-424-6423
    Georgetown Country View Estates (B&B), 22378 Hwy H  Ph:660-826-7468
    Georgetown Inn (B&B), 22166 Hwy H  Ph: 660-826-3941
    Holiday Inn Express, 4001 W Broadway  Ph: 888-465-4329 or 660-826-4000
    Hotel Bothwell, 103 E 4th Street  Ph: 660-826-5588
    Hotel State Fair, 3402 W Broadway, W Hwy 50  Ph: 660-827-5890
    Stardust Motor Inn, 4710 S Limit, S Hwy 65  Ph: 660-826-8662
    Sunset Motel, S Hwy 65  Ph: 660-826-1446
    Truman Inn & Suites (Econo Lodge), 3501 W Broadway  Ph: 660-826-8400

House Rentals
Contact: Dena Stockstill
Phone: 660-281-3541  –  email: propbydenastock@gmail.com

RV Parks
    Chaplin's RVs, 22415 Main Street Rd  Ph: 660-826-8584 or 660-596-2842
    Countryside Adult & Senior RV Park, 5464 S 65 Hwy  Ph: 660-827-6513 or 660-827-3735
    Happy Acres RV Park, 22527 Hwy 65 North  Ph:  660-826-4046

    MO State Fair Grounds, No Reservation required over 1000 full service spots. Next door to HQ Motel. Great area to air dogs.

AIRPORTS: National: Kansas City, MO or St. Louis, MO or
Regional: Columbia, MO.

PLEASE NOTE: Training Guide will be online only!

N a t i o n a l   C l u b s

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