Saturday, November 8, 2003 |
Highlights of the Saturday Meetings
The Saturday meeting began with the Retriever Advisory Committee at
shortly after 2 p.m. held in a local school auditorium. It was called to
order by acting president Bill Daley and included Bill Speck, Jerry
Mann and Gordon Hildebrant - the latter three from AKC.
Bill Speck announced that the AKC had passed the previously suggested
revisions and they would go into effect, January 1, 2004. He then said
that litters could now be registered online and that soon, they would be
able to accept Field trial/hunt test entries online also.
Bill Daley explained that the recent concern over the prohibition of live ducks at events was not applicable to dog events. Bill Speck said AKC is sensitive to any legislation that would impact dog events and they had lobbyists and lawyers that could help. He suggested that those concerns be directed to AKC for possible action.
The ballots for action on current recommendations had been sent to secretaries and must be returned by December 2003. (See RFTN Aug 03, NARC report for the current recommendations.)
Two new recommendations were presented to the RAC for consideration. They were: The use of "dummy" holding blinds in the field were a test is held and the use of dry shot(s) fired along with marks in a multiple mark test.
After some discussion on both of the current and future recommendations, the floor was turned over to Sal Gelardi who explained that a Judges Clinics would be held in Central and Northern California, April 3-4 2004.
With that, the meeting was adjourned at 3:05 p.m. and a short intermission held before the following National Retriever Club Meeting.
Bill Daley explained that the recent concern over the prohibition of live ducks at events was not applicable to dog events. Bill Speck said AKC is sensitive to any legislation that would impact dog events and they had lobbyists and lawyers that could help. He suggested that those concerns be directed to AKC for possible action.
The ballots for action on current recommendations had been sent to secretaries and must be returned by December 2003. (See RFTN Aug 03, NARC report for the current recommendations.)
Two new recommendations were presented to the RAC for consideration. They were: The use of "dummy" holding blinds in the field were a test is held and the use of dry shot(s) fired along with marks in a multiple mark test.
After some discussion on both of the current and future recommendations, the floor was turned over to Sal Gelardi who explained that a Judges Clinics would be held in Central and Northern California, April 3-4 2004.
With that, the meeting was adjourned at 3:05 p.m. and a short intermission held before the following National Retriever Club Meeting.
The National Retriever Club Meeting
The National Retriever Club Meeting was called to order by Bill Daley at
3:25 p.m. On the dais were Jim Cope, Judy Powers, Tony Snow, Charles
Tyson, Kirk Naisbitt and Grayson Kelly.
After, the minutes, financial report (handouts provided) and roll call
were dispensed with (a quorum present ). Club donations were announced
along with a Board decision that the 2004 entry fee would be reduced to
$250.00.
The Nomination of 2004 Officers were submitted as:
President Jim Cope
VP Grayson Kelley
Sec/Treas. Tony Snow
Judy Powers
Kirk Naisbitt
Mike Kammerer
They were unanimously elected.
Dennis Bath then thanked all Sponsors and patrons, awarding appreciation plaques to the Sponsors. He introduced those who were in attendance and suggested that participants thank them individually.
Bill then introduced Ray and DeDe Goodrich and explained that this trial was dedicated to them in recognition of their years of participation and generosity. They were presented with a bronze duck sculpture along with Marilyn Boatright. She and her late husband Joe, were also active in the sport. Additionally they co-owned the ranch with Goodrich's were several Nationals, including this one were held.
Steve Bechtel then explained how the California Retriever Trainers Assn. had been formed to acquire lands in California for training. A five year effort, some will be available in spring 2004.
Bill Totten announced the PRTA $1500 land improvement endowments awarded to 3 clubs. They
were: NW Iowa, Jayhawk and Iron Range.
Mike Kammerer, 2004 NRC Chairman gave info on the stake. It will be held at Montgomery TX, near Conroe, from Nov 7-14. Judges are: Frank Kearney, Ron Ainley and Bill Daley.
After, DeDe Goodrich was invited to pick the first running number for this years Stake. It was #45.
Gary Ahlgren then gave the particulars on the current stake. Rotation was 45-67-89 & 20. First test dog at 6:45 a.m.
Shortly thereafter, all were wished luck and the meeting adjourned at 4:22.
The Nomination of 2004 Officers were submitted as:
President Jim Cope
VP Grayson Kelley
Sec/Treas. Tony Snow
Judy Powers
Kirk Naisbitt
Mike Kammerer
They were unanimously elected.
Dennis Bath then thanked all Sponsors and patrons, awarding appreciation plaques to the Sponsors. He introduced those who were in attendance and suggested that participants thank them individually.
Bill then introduced Ray and DeDe Goodrich and explained that this trial was dedicated to them in recognition of their years of participation and generosity. They were presented with a bronze duck sculpture along with Marilyn Boatright. She and her late husband Joe, were also active in the sport. Additionally they co-owned the ranch with Goodrich's were several Nationals, including this one were held.
Steve Bechtel then explained how the California Retriever Trainers Assn. had been formed to acquire lands in California for training. A five year effort, some will be available in spring 2004.
Bill Totten announced the PRTA $1500 land improvement endowments awarded to 3 clubs. They
were: NW Iowa, Jayhawk and Iron Range.
Mike Kammerer, 2004 NRC Chairman gave info on the stake. It will be held at Montgomery TX, near Conroe, from Nov 7-14. Judges are: Frank Kearney, Ron Ainley and Bill Daley.
After, DeDe Goodrich was invited to pick the first running number for this years Stake. It was #45.
Gary Ahlgren then gave the particulars on the current stake. Rotation was 45-67-89 & 20. First test dog at 6:45 a.m.
Shortly thereafter, all were wished luck and the meeting adjourned at 4:22.
