2020 NRC Event information2020 Giddings, Texas
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NEWS UPDATE FROM THE NATIONAL RETRIEVER BOARD OF DIRECTORS
September 15, 2020
Since our last news release in July, we have continued our planning towards the November 2020 National Retriever Open Championship in Giddings, Texas.
Although none of us can accurately predict where the future of the COVID-19 situation will lead us, rest assured that we will take the necessary steps and consider all options to ensure that the event can be held safely.
As of this date, the National board has voted to hold the 2020 National event. We will continue to keep you informed about any changes that are made as we grow closer to our event and please feel free to contact any of the Board Members with any questions, comments, and/or concerns. We are looking forward to seeing you in Texas!
In the meantime, keep your spirits up, good luck in the fall field trial season, and we ask that you stay safe and healthy.
Sincerely,
National Retriever Board of Directors
Ginger Cope, President
Jeff Talley, Vice-President
Mitch Patterson, Director
Rob Reuter, Director
David Opseth, Secretary/Treasurer
September 15, 2020
Since our last news release in July, we have continued our planning towards the November 2020 National Retriever Open Championship in Giddings, Texas.
Although none of us can accurately predict where the future of the COVID-19 situation will lead us, rest assured that we will take the necessary steps and consider all options to ensure that the event can be held safely.
As of this date, the National board has voted to hold the 2020 National event. We will continue to keep you informed about any changes that are made as we grow closer to our event and please feel free to contact any of the Board Members with any questions, comments, and/or concerns. We are looking forward to seeing you in Texas!
In the meantime, keep your spirits up, good luck in the fall field trial season, and we ask that you stay safe and healthy.
Sincerely,
National Retriever Board of Directors
Ginger Cope, President
Jeff Talley, Vice-President
Mitch Patterson, Director
Rob Reuter, Director
David Opseth, Secretary/Treasurer
This is the 80th running of the National Championship Stake!
ENTRY SERVICE: www.EntryExpress.net
ENTRIES:
Enter online at: www.entryexpress.net or mail entries and make checks payable to Entry Express, LLC
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 $4.85 Administrative Fee per entry. Administrative Fee of $4.85 for ONLINE entries also.
CLOSING DATE:
Online entries close: Monday, October 26, 2020, at 11:59 pm CT. Those who qualify October 30 – November 1, 2020 must call: David Opseth, Cell: 540-272-2649 or Tina Styan (Office: 262-278-4201 or Cell: 414-405-7833) by noon CT Monday, November 2, 2020 with their entry.
JUDGES:
Atlantic Zone Mark Menzies
East Central Zone Marty Kirby
Pacific Zone Michael Moore
2020 NRC OFFICERS:
President: Ginger Cope
Vice President: Jeff Talley
Director: Mitch Patterson
Director: Rob Reuter
Sec’y/Treasurer: David Opseth
Ginger Cope
President
Rowlett, TX
214-532-6209
[email protected]
Jeff Talley
Vice President
Tallahassee, FL
850-566-5206
[email protected]
Mitch Patterson
Director
Dongola, IL
618-751-5167
[email protected]
Rob Reuter
Director
Truckee, CA
530-386-3170
[email protected]
David Opseth
Secretary/Treasurer
Etlan, VA
540-272-2649
[email protected]
FIELD TRIAL COMMITTEE:
Chairman:
John Caire, Anderson, TX – 337-540-4787
Field Trial
Committee:
Wayne Stupka, Alan Madsen, Roger Fuller,
Ginger Cope, Jeff Talley, Mitch Patterson,
Rob Reuter and David Opseth
Co-Chief Marshals:
Wayne Stupka – Co-Chief Marshal – 401-893-2477
Roger Fuller – Co-Chief Marshal – 512-659-5428
Alan Madsen – Co-Chief Marshal – 801-641-2235
EVENT COMMITTEE Chairs:
Hostess:
Ann Heise – Chair
507-273-3284
Suzan Caire – Co-Chair
936-419-6730
Bird Throwers:
Dale Willard – Chair
281-376-3434
Mark Littlejohn – Co-Chair
713-594-8773
Bird Stewards:
David Colwell – Chair
918-760-4922
Ron Cerf – Co-Chair
530-218-8391
Grounds:
Loren Morehouse – Chair
816-830-3791
Bill Burks – Co-Chair
785-248-1523
Gunners:
Larry Morgan – Captain
303-905-6318
Derek Smith – Co-Captain
303-659-9534
Traffic:
Ed Neilson – Chair
970-640-2695
Special Committee:
Kaye Fuller – 512-658-1077
Laura Parrott – 318-348-1920
John Parrot – 715-946-3010
James Parker – 512-750-3234
Merchandise:
Katie Gutermuth – Chair
443-521-4715
Corporate Sponsor Liason:
Gwen Jones, Hernando, MS
901-485-3932
Official Photographer:
Mark L. Atwater, UpClose Photo
Official Announcer:
Richard Chavez - (573) 253-0838
Official Artist:
David Morrison – 208-859-9463
Official Reporter: Retriever News
Qualifications: Tina Styan, Managing Editor
Retriever News – 262-278-4201
Official Veterinarian:
Darden Hervey DVM
4287 East State Hwy 21
Dime Box, TX 77853
979-884-2125
www.dimeboxvet.com
Emergency Information
Emergency Coordinator:
Roger Fuller
512-659-5428
Fire / Police / Ambulance: 911
Hospital:
St. Mark’s Medical Center
La Grange, Texas
979-242-2200
Emergency Clinic:
Davam Urgent Care
2454 E. Austin Street
Giddings, Texas
979-542-2273
Emergency Clinic:
Mary’s Clinic
590 E. Austin Street
Giddings,Texas
979-540-2122
COVID Compliance:
Marcy Wright, Chair
970-215-7055
ACCOMMODATIONS:
Headquarters:
Best Western
2161 E. Hempstead St., Giddings, TX 78942 – 979-542-5000
Reservations referring to name of “National Retriever Club rate.” Please make your reservations quickly as the rate may be subject to change – rate expires October 10th, 2020.
Motel 6
5556 East Austin, TX 78972 – 979-542-5791
All rooms $50; Reservations referring to name of
“National Retriever Club rates” do not have cut off date.
Two pets allowed in room at no charge.
Super 8
4002 East Austin, Giddings, TX 78942 – 979-542-9666
Single room $70; Double $79; Reservations referring to name
of “National Retriever Club rates” do not have cut off date.
Hotel has a $10 pet fee.
Campgrounds:
Elm Creek RV Park
3277 W Hwy 21
Lincoln, Texas 78948
512-253-0026 https://www.ecrvpark.com/
https://www.facebook.com/elmcreekinnandrvpark/
Giddings RV Park
1850 West Austin Street
Giddings, TX 78942
979-325-0412 http:/www.giddingsrvpark.com
Highway 21 RV Park
2069 Hwy 21E
Paige, TX 78659
512-957-1477 http:/www.hwy21rvparkandstorage.com/
Sonny’s RV Park
8816 US-77
Lexington, TX 78947
979-773-2243 http://www.sonnysrvpark.com/
Airports:
Bush International, Houston, Texas (1-3/4 hours)
Hobby International, Houston, Texas (2 hours)
Austin-Bergstrom International, Austin, Texas (1 hour)
Car rental is available at all the airports.
Food Service:
There will be no food service available on the grounds during the 2020 NRC Event.
Training Grounds:
The drawing for the next day’s training sites will be at 6:00 pm each night at the HQ hotel, Best Western. The first drawing will be Sunday, November 1st at 6:00 pm and will be for Monday November 2nd.
A Training Grounds and Test Site Guide will be available online – coming in October.
*Please Note: If you would like a paper copy of the training sites, please print the digital copy. Printed training guides will not be provided.
Bitch Check:
Bitch check will be conducted on Friday, November 6, 2020 immediately following the National Retriever Club Annual Meeting.
Training Birds:
Training birds need to be ordered two weeks in advance of the first draw. Training birds will be available beginning Monday morning, Nov. 2nd. Specific location and time will be provided through Entry Express and Retriever News websites and Qualifier announcements at a later date. Please contact Fred Rohrer: 785-741-4621
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.
Running Order:
The draw will be conducted by Entry Express service and the first running dog will be determined at approximately 2:00 pm, during the annual meeting Friday, November 6th, the day before the event starts.
Schedule of Meetings and Social Activities:
Friday, November 6, 2020
8:00 am NRC Board of Directors and Field Trial Committee
The Homestead, 1146 Private Road 5018, Giddings, TX 78942 – Subject to change
• Merchandise will be sold
• Contestant’s Packets will be given out
1:00 pm Retriever Advisory Committee Meeting
The Homestead, 1146 Private Road 5018, Giddings, TX 78942
2:00 pm NRC Annual Meeting
The Homestead, 1146 Private Road 5018, Giddings, TX 78942
• At the Conclusion – Bitch Check
• At the Conclusion – All Committee Meetings
6:00 pm Cocktail Welcome Party – There will be no traditional Cocktail Party due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Saturday, November 7, 2020
6:00 am Introductions (Trial Grounds) and Opening Ceremony
6:30 am Test Dogs
7:00 am 2020 National Retriever Championships Starts
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
6:30 pm Workers’ Party
The NRC board is hoping to have an impromptu party most likely to be held on the grounds.
COVID COMPLIANCE NOTICE
All events at the National Retriever Championship will be subject to strict COVID compliance as mandated by the State of Texas and those of Lee County Texas as well as CDC guidelines and AKC best practices. Those guidelines will be made available to everyone who will be attending the event. Anyone entering the test sites will be subject to COVID screening upon entry and must be in compliance while on the grounds. Anyone attending this event will be doing so at their own risk. Anyone not following COVID guidelines while on the grounds will be asked to leave the grounds.
ENTRY SERVICE: www.EntryExpress.net
ENTRIES:
Enter online at: www.entryexpress.net or mail entries and make checks payable to Entry Express, LLC
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 $4.85 Administrative Fee per entry. Administrative Fee of $4.85 for ONLINE entries also.
CLOSING DATE:
Online entries close: Monday, October 26, 2020, at 11:59 pm CT. Those who qualify October 30 – November 1, 2020 must call: David Opseth, Cell: 540-272-2649 or Tina Styan (Office: 262-278-4201 or Cell: 414-405-7833) by noon CT Monday, November 2, 2020 with their entry.
JUDGES:
Atlantic Zone Mark Menzies
East Central Zone Marty Kirby
Pacific Zone Michael Moore
2020 NRC OFFICERS:
President: Ginger Cope
Vice President: Jeff Talley
Director: Mitch Patterson
Director: Rob Reuter
Sec’y/Treasurer: David Opseth
Ginger Cope
President
Rowlett, TX
214-532-6209
[email protected]
Jeff Talley
Vice President
Tallahassee, FL
850-566-5206
[email protected]
Mitch Patterson
Director
Dongola, IL
618-751-5167
[email protected]
Rob Reuter
Director
Truckee, CA
530-386-3170
[email protected]
David Opseth
Secretary/Treasurer
Etlan, VA
540-272-2649
[email protected]
FIELD TRIAL COMMITTEE:
Chairman:
John Caire, Anderson, TX – 337-540-4787
Field Trial
Committee:
Wayne Stupka, Alan Madsen, Roger Fuller,
Ginger Cope, Jeff Talley, Mitch Patterson,
Rob Reuter and David Opseth
Co-Chief Marshals:
Wayne Stupka – Co-Chief Marshal – 401-893-2477
Roger Fuller – Co-Chief Marshal – 512-659-5428
Alan Madsen – Co-Chief Marshal – 801-641-2235
EVENT COMMITTEE Chairs:
Hostess:
Ann Heise – Chair
507-273-3284
Suzan Caire – Co-Chair
936-419-6730
Bird Throwers:
Dale Willard – Chair
281-376-3434
Mark Littlejohn – Co-Chair
713-594-8773
Bird Stewards:
David Colwell – Chair
918-760-4922
Ron Cerf – Co-Chair
530-218-8391
Grounds:
Loren Morehouse – Chair
816-830-3791
Bill Burks – Co-Chair
785-248-1523
Gunners:
Larry Morgan – Captain
303-905-6318
Derek Smith – Co-Captain
303-659-9534
Traffic:
Ed Neilson – Chair
970-640-2695
Special Committee:
Kaye Fuller – 512-658-1077
Laura Parrott – 318-348-1920
John Parrot – 715-946-3010
James Parker – 512-750-3234
Merchandise:
Katie Gutermuth – Chair
443-521-4715
Corporate Sponsor Liason:
Gwen Jones, Hernando, MS
901-485-3932
Official Photographer:
Mark L. Atwater, UpClose Photo
Official Announcer:
Richard Chavez - (573) 253-0838
Official Artist:
David Morrison – 208-859-9463
Official Reporter: Retriever News
Qualifications: Tina Styan, Managing Editor
Retriever News – 262-278-4201
Official Veterinarian:
Darden Hervey DVM
4287 East State Hwy 21
Dime Box, TX 77853
979-884-2125
www.dimeboxvet.com
Emergency Information
Emergency Coordinator:
Roger Fuller
512-659-5428
Fire / Police / Ambulance: 911
Hospital:
St. Mark’s Medical Center
La Grange, Texas
979-242-2200
Emergency Clinic:
Davam Urgent Care
2454 E. Austin Street
Giddings, Texas
979-542-2273
Emergency Clinic:
Mary’s Clinic
590 E. Austin Street
Giddings,Texas
979-540-2122
COVID Compliance:
Marcy Wright, Chair
970-215-7055
ACCOMMODATIONS:
Headquarters:
Best Western
2161 E. Hempstead St., Giddings, TX 78942 – 979-542-5000
Reservations referring to name of “National Retriever Club rate.” Please make your reservations quickly as the rate may be subject to change – rate expires October 10th, 2020.
Motel 6
5556 East Austin, TX 78972 – 979-542-5791
All rooms $50; Reservations referring to name of
“National Retriever Club rates” do not have cut off date.
Two pets allowed in room at no charge.
Super 8
4002 East Austin, Giddings, TX 78942 – 979-542-9666
Single room $70; Double $79; Reservations referring to name
of “National Retriever Club rates” do not have cut off date.
Hotel has a $10 pet fee.
Campgrounds:
Elm Creek RV Park
3277 W Hwy 21
Lincoln, Texas 78948
512-253-0026 https://www.ecrvpark.com/
https://www.facebook.com/elmcreekinnandrvpark/
Giddings RV Park
1850 West Austin Street
Giddings, TX 78942
979-325-0412 http:/www.giddingsrvpark.com
Highway 21 RV Park
2069 Hwy 21E
Paige, TX 78659
512-957-1477 http:/www.hwy21rvparkandstorage.com/
Sonny’s RV Park
8816 US-77
Lexington, TX 78947
979-773-2243 http://www.sonnysrvpark.com/
Airports:
Bush International, Houston, Texas (1-3/4 hours)
Hobby International, Houston, Texas (2 hours)
Austin-Bergstrom International, Austin, Texas (1 hour)
Car rental is available at all the airports.
Food Service:
There will be no food service available on the grounds during the 2020 NRC Event.
Training Grounds:
The drawing for the next day’s training sites will be at 6:00 pm each night at the HQ hotel, Best Western. The first drawing will be Sunday, November 1st at 6:00 pm and will be for Monday November 2nd.
A Training Grounds and Test Site Guide will be available online – coming in October.
*Please Note: If you would like a paper copy of the training sites, please print the digital copy. Printed training guides will not be provided.
Bitch Check:
Bitch check will be conducted on Friday, November 6, 2020 immediately following the National Retriever Club Annual Meeting.
Training Birds:
Training birds need to be ordered two weeks in advance of the first draw. Training birds will be available beginning Monday morning, Nov. 2nd. Specific location and time will be provided through Entry Express and Retriever News websites and Qualifier announcements at a later date. Please contact Fred Rohrer: 785-741-4621
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.
Running Order:
The draw will be conducted by Entry Express service and the first running dog will be determined at approximately 2:00 pm, during the annual meeting Friday, November 6th, the day before the event starts.
Schedule of Meetings and Social Activities:
Friday, November 6, 2020
8:00 am NRC Board of Directors and Field Trial Committee
The Homestead, 1146 Private Road 5018, Giddings, TX 78942 – Subject to change
• Merchandise will be sold
• Contestant’s Packets will be given out
1:00 pm Retriever Advisory Committee Meeting
The Homestead, 1146 Private Road 5018, Giddings, TX 78942
2:00 pm NRC Annual Meeting
The Homestead, 1146 Private Road 5018, Giddings, TX 78942
• At the Conclusion – Bitch Check
• At the Conclusion – All Committee Meetings
6:00 pm Cocktail Welcome Party – There will be no traditional Cocktail Party due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Saturday, November 7, 2020
6:00 am Introductions (Trial Grounds) and Opening Ceremony
6:30 am Test Dogs
7:00 am 2020 National Retriever Championships Starts
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
6:30 pm Workers’ Party
The NRC board is hoping to have an impromptu party most likely to be held on the grounds.
COVID COMPLIANCE NOTICE
All events at the National Retriever Championship will be subject to strict COVID compliance as mandated by the State of Texas and those of Lee County Texas as well as CDC guidelines and AKC best practices. Those guidelines will be made available to everyone who will be attending the event. Anyone entering the test sites will be subject to COVID screening upon entry and must be in compliance while on the grounds. Anyone attending this event will be doing so at their own risk. Anyone not following COVID guidelines while on the grounds will be asked to leave the grounds.