Flyer - Pink went up the hill to the right of the guns. She got a little deep and moved through the cover and back down to her bird.
Bird 2 - Pink went up the hill to the cover and straight to her bird.
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RERUN - 36. SEASIDES GOT TO GET UP AND TRY, "Pink," LF, Robbie Knutson
Pink and Robbie Knutson came to the line for their rerun at 9:18 am.
Flyer - Pink went up the hill to the right of the guns. She got a little deep and moved through the cover and back down to her bird.
Bird 2 - Pink went up the hill to the cover and straight to her bird.
Flyer - Pink went up the hill to the right of the guns. She got a little deep and moved through the cover and back down to her bird.
Bird 2 - Pink went up the hill to the cover and straight to her bird.
Updates - Series One
Series One is moving along quickly. At this point 20 dogs have run in 75 minutes and this also includes a gun change! WOW! We have some great young dogs running and doing great job.
42. WILD WINGS SHUT UP AND HOLD ON, "Tobi," LF, Jimmie Darnell
Tobi and handler Jimmie Darnell came to the line at 9:15 am
Flyer - Tobi went straight to her bird!!
Bird 2 - She went up the hill left of the guns and straight to the fall area and to her bird.
Flyer - Tobi went straight to her bird!!
Bird 2 - She went up the hill left of the guns and straight to the fall area and to her bird.
41. NO SLACK, "Tight," LF, Jason Baker
Tight and handler Jason Baker came to the line at 9:12 am.
Flyer - Tight went right to her bird.
Bird 2 - She hunted deep right of the guns, she made two loops then went over to the fall area and got her bird.
Flyer - Tight went right to her bird.
Bird 2 - She hunted deep right of the guns, she made two loops then went over to the fall area and got her bird.
40. SWIFT RIVER'S BACK IN TIME, "Marty," LM, Buck Shope
Marty and handler Buck Shope came to the line at 9:10 am.
Flyer - Marty Drilled this bird!
Bird 2 - He did it again...Drilled It!
Flyer - Marty Drilled this bird!
Bird 2 - He did it again...Drilled It!
39. SKYWATCH HIGH PLAINS LAWDOG, "Virgil," LM, Ray Vreeland
Virgil and handler Ray Vreeland came to the line.
Flyer - Virgil went straight to the cover strip and his bird.
Bird 2 - He went out to the right side of the guns, he hunted deep right and around the bushes. Virgil quickly moved to the left side of the guns and the fall area then to his bird.
Flyer - Virgil went straight to the cover strip and his bird.
Bird 2 - He went out to the right side of the guns, he hunted deep right and around the bushes. Virgil quickly moved to the left side of the guns and the fall area then to his bird.
38. CONTENDERS LAW DAWG, "Al," LM, Colby Williams
Al and handler Colby Williams came to the line at 9:03 am
Flyer - Al went out to the fall area and quickly got his bird.
Bird 2 - He went out wide right of the guns. He hunted the area between Bird 2 and the Flyer. Al worked his way back to the fall area and hunted up his bird.
Flyer - Al went out to the fall area and quickly got his bird.
Bird 2 - He went out wide right of the guns. He hunted the area between Bird 2 and the Flyer. Al worked his way back to the fall area and hunted up his bird.
NO BIRD - 37. ROCKET'S HOTTER THAN A CHIMNEY FIRE, "June," LF, Christian Alt
June and handler Christian Alt came to the line at 9:02 am and received a no bird on their dead bird. They will be placed 6 back for their rerun.
NO BIRD - 36. SEASIDES GOT TO GET UP AND TRY, "Pink," LF, Robbie Knutson
Pink and handler Robbie Knutson came to the line at 9:01 am and received a no bird on their flyer. They will be placed back 6 spots for their rerun.
35. HUNTERS CHOICE XX, "Archie," LM, Bill Goldstein
Archie and handler Bill Goldstein came to the line at 8:58 am.
Flyer - Archie went up the hill and through the cover. He turned right and quickly got his drake.
Bird 2 - He went out to the fall area. He hunted from left to right of the cover strip a few times then got his bird.
Flyer - Archie went up the hill and through the cover. He turned right and quickly got his drake.
Bird 2 - He went out to the fall area. He hunted from left to right of the cover strip a few times then got his bird.
34. STILL WATERS PULLIN' THE PEACEMAKER, "Colt," LM, Clint Weitzel
Colt and handler Clint Weitzel came to the line at 8:55 am.
Flyer - Colt came up the hill wide left of the guns, then hunted wide left. He turned back to the fall area and got his bird.
Bird 2 - He went out to the fall area, made one turn right, then over to his bird.
Flyer - Colt came up the hill wide left of the guns, then hunted wide left. He turned back to the fall area and got his bird.
Bird 2 - He went out to the fall area, made one turn right, then over to his bird.
33. OLDSQUAW'S LITTLE RASCAL, "Rascal," LF, Frank Purdy
Rascal and handler Frank Purdy came to the line at 8:52 am.
Flyer - Rascal went straight to the fall area and to her bird.
Bird 2 - She just drilled this bird!
Flyer - Rascal went straight to the fall area and to her bird.
Bird 2 - She just drilled this bird!
32. HOSTESS CITY'S SEASIDE TORNADO WARNING, "Windy," LF, Jason Baker
Windy and handler Jason Baker came to the line after the gun change.
Flyer - Windy went up the middle area just right of the guns. She looped up and down then broke through the cover to get her bird.
Bird 2 - She dug up the hill and put her nose on the bird.
Flyer - Windy went up the middle area just right of the guns. She looped up and down then broke through the cover to get her bird.
Bird 2 - She dug up the hill and put her nose on the bird.
Test One - Gun Change and Conditions
Our first gun changed happened at 8:44 am after Doc and Tony were finished with their rerun.
Our temperature is at 72 degrees with the humidity at 88%. The skies are party cloudy and we have a SSE wind at 12 MPH.
We will be right back with all the action from the 2nd National Retriever Derby Championship soon.
Our temperature is at 72 degrees with the humidity at 88%. The skies are party cloudy and we have a SSE wind at 12 MPH.
We will be right back with all the action from the 2nd National Retriever Derby Championship soon.
RERUN - 26. MEADOW WOODS DOC HOLIDAY, "Doc," LM, Tony Despenas
Doc and handler Tony Despenas came to the line for their rerun at 8:40 am
Flyer - Doc ran just past the bird, he made a quick stop and turned into the cover to get his bird.
Bird 2 - He went out to the fall area made one loop and then to his bird.
Flyer - Doc ran just past the bird, he made a quick stop and turned into the cover to get his bird.
Bird 2 - He went out to the fall area made one loop and then to his bird.
31. CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW, "Dude," LM, Glen Curtis
Dude and handler Glen Curtis came to the line at 8:38 am.
Flyer - Dude's flyer fell wide right, he ran out right of the guns and cut through the cover and quickly got his bird.
Bird 2 - He headed straight to the guns then broke right, a few turns behind the guns and out to the fall and to get his bird.
Flyer - Dude's flyer fell wide right, he ran out right of the guns and cut through the cover and quickly got his bird.
Bird 2 - He headed straight to the guns then broke right, a few turns behind the guns and out to the fall and to get his bird.
30. TEUFELHUND HALLS OF MONTEZUMA, "Zuma," LF, Buck Shope
Zuma and handler Buck Shope came to the line at 8:34 am.
Flyer - Zuma went out to the fall area and made a quick turn just deep of the bird. She quickly came back to her retriever her drake.
Bird 2 - She went out right of the guns and got deep. With a wide turn right she came back to the fall area and got her bird.
Flyer - Zuma went out to the fall area and made a quick turn just deep of the bird. She quickly came back to her retriever her drake.
Bird 2 - She went out right of the guns and got deep. With a wide turn right she came back to the fall area and got her bird.
PICK UP - 29. PRINCESS ELLIE VIII, "Ellie," LF, Colby Williams
Ellie and handler Colby Williams came to the line at 8:30 am.
Flyer - Long Bird - Ellie stopped a little short of her bird. She quickly worked her way deeper to retriever her bird.
Bird 2 - She went up to the right of the guns, looped deep then established a hunt wide right and to the deep of the flyer guns - Picked Up.
Flyer - Long Bird - Ellie stopped a little short of her bird. She quickly worked her way deeper to retriever her bird.
Bird 2 - She went up to the right of the guns, looped deep then established a hunt wide right and to the deep of the flyer guns - Picked Up.
28. DICKENS' BAYOU TECHE PRAYIN' WHEN IT RAINS SH, "River," LM, Misty Melo
River and handler Misty Melo came to the line at 8:28 am.
Flyer - Long Bird - River went up to the right of the guns, he cut through the cover and quickly found his bird.
Bird 2 - Right on the bird!
Flyer - Long Bird - River went up to the right of the guns, he cut through the cover and quickly found his bird.
Bird 2 - Right on the bird!
RERUN - 21. TECHE'S BAYOU KAT, "Kate," LF, Wayne Stupka
Kate and handler Wayne Stupka came to the line 8:24 am for their rerun.
Flyer - Kate went out to cover strip and made one loop to get her bird.
Bird 2 - She went straight to the fall area and made a quick turn right and came back to the bird.
Flyer - Kate went out to cover strip and made one loop to get her bird.
Bird 2 - She went straight to the fall area and made a quick turn right and came back to the bird.
27. BREEZY CHIRPING CRICKET, "Cricket," LF, Hunter Street
Cricket and handler Hunter Street came to the line at 8:22 am.
Flyer - Cricket went up the hill and took two loops to the right of the guns, then he went through the cover to the bird.
Bird 2 - She went straight to the fall area and put her nose on the bird.
Flyer - Cricket went up the hill and took two loops to the right of the guns, then he went through the cover to the bird.
Bird 2 - She went straight to the fall area and put her nose on the bird.
NO BIRD - 26. MEADOW WOODS DOC HOLIDAY, "Doc," LM, Tony Despenas
Doc and handler Tony Despenas came to the line and received and no bird. They will go back 6 spots and have their rerun.
25. RAINWATERS ISAAC, "Ike," LM, Shawn Ward
Ike and handler Shawn Ward came to the line at 8:16 am
Flyer - Ike went straight to the fall area, made one loop and got his bird.
Bird 2 - He went up to the left of the guns, made one loop deep and quickly over to his bird.
Flyer - Ike went straight to the fall area, made one loop and got his bird.
Bird 2 - He went up to the left of the guns, made one loop deep and quickly over to his bird.
24. GET SUM MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE, "Max," LM, Jason Baker
Max and handler Jason Baker came to the line at 8:13 am
Flyer - Max came in close right of the guns. He hunted the area deep then left. He worked his way back to the fall area and his bird.
Bird 2 - He went up the hill to the left of the guns and straight to the fall area and quickly got his bird.
Flyer - Max came in close right of the guns. He hunted the area deep then left. He worked his way back to the fall area and his bird.
Bird 2 - He went up the hill to the left of the guns and straight to the fall area and quickly got his bird.
23. WHITE OAK LIL' MS. STORMY, "Stormy," LF, Martin Kirby or Barb Kirby
Stormy and handler Marty Kirby came to the line at 8:08 am
Flyer - Short Flyer - Stormy came in just left of the guns, he made a tight loop then went a little deeper and got his bird.
Bird 2 - He went out to the area left of the guns, hunted the left side then the right. He made several loops and produced the bird.
Flyer - Short Flyer - Stormy came in just left of the guns, he made a tight loop then went a little deeper and got his bird.
Bird 2 - He went out to the area left of the guns, hunted the left side then the right. He made several loops and produced the bird.
22. BAYOU-STAR FLEURTY GIRL, "Fleurt," LF, Suzan Caire
Fleurt and handler Suzan Claire came to the line at 8:06 am
Flyer - Fleurt went straight to the fall area, with a quick turn she went straight to her bird.
Bird 2 - She went to the area left of the guns. She hunted a circle until she got her bird.
Flyer - Fleurt went straight to the fall area, with a quick turn she went straight to her bird.
Bird 2 - She went to the area left of the guns. She hunted a circle until she got her bird.
NO BIRD - 21. TECHE'S BAYOU KAT, "Kate," LF, Wayne Stupka
Kate and handler Wayne Stupka came to the line 8:05 am and received a no bird. They will go back 6 and have their rerun.
20. SWIFT RIVERS JEFFERSON MONTICELLO, "Jefferson," LM, Buck Shope
Jefferson with handler Buck Shope came to the line at 8:03 am
Flyer - Jefferson put his nose right on it!
Bird 2 - He went out to the area left of the guns and took two tight turns and got his bird.
Flyer - Jefferson put his nose right on it!
Bird 2 - He went out to the area left of the guns and took two tight turns and got his bird.
19. TOP LINE RANGER LEADS THE WAY, "Ranger," LM, Marc Patton
Ranger and handler Marc Patton came to the line at 8:00 am
Flyer - Ranger went straight the fall area and took a loop left right then deep to the get his bird.
Bird 2 - He went up the hill left of the guns and straight to the fall area and quickly found his bird.
Flyer - Ranger went straight the fall area and took a loop left right then deep to the get his bird.
Bird 2 - He went up the hill left of the guns and straight to the fall area and quickly found his bird.
Test Dogs: "Queen" & "Zeke"
The first test dog came to the line at 7:45 am
Macomo’s Queen of Fall, “Queen,” LF
Owners Jonathan & Heather Stenger
Handler Dave Donahue
Flyer – Queen ran up the hill close to the guns, straight to thick cover area and her bird
Bird 2 – Again, Queen ran uphill to the right of the guns, hooked close behind turning left and went straight to the bird.
The second Test Dog came to the line at 7:48
Vinson’s Nez Boueux Noir Zeke, “Zeke,” LM
Owner James Vinson
Handler James Vinson
Flyer – He ran out to the area and had a quick turn right and to his bird.
Bird 2 – He ran out to the fall area and quickly picked up his bird.
Macomo’s Queen of Fall, “Queen,” LF
Owners Jonathan & Heather Stenger
Handler Dave Donahue
Flyer – Queen ran up the hill close to the guns, straight to thick cover area and her bird
Bird 2 – Again, Queen ran uphill to the right of the guns, hooked close behind turning left and went straight to the bird.
The second Test Dog came to the line at 7:48
Vinson’s Nez Boueux Noir Zeke, “Zeke,” LM
Owner James Vinson
Handler James Vinson
Flyer – He ran out to the area and had a quick turn right and to his bird.
Bird 2 – He ran out to the fall area and quickly picked up his bird.
First Series – Land Double
The line for the first series is on the side of a hill facing north. The first bird is slightly left down the hill and back up the next hill to the gunners standing 200 yards from the line. These gunners throw and shoot a drake to the left. This is a flat throw landing on an open hillside. The second bird is a drake flyer just to the right of the mat. The drake is thrown and shot on a right angle back. This gun station is 130 yards from the line. There is a strip of cover running up the hill that one test dog flyer landed in and one landed just deep. The test is taking about three minutes.
Welcome to the 2018 National Derby
The National Anthem was sung at 7:40 am by Grace Goodwin from a local school.
The weather is very clear, but humid. The temperature is 70 degrees with an expected high of 85 degrees and the wind is light from the south.
The weather is very clear, but humid. The temperature is 70 degrees with an expected high of 85 degrees and the wind is light from the south.
Sunday, October 7, 2018
National Derby Club General Meeting
National Retriever Derby Club 2018
Annual Business Meeting Sedalia, Missouri
The meeting was called to order at 3:00 pm by President Ray Vreeland. He welcomed those in attendance to Sedalia, MO for the second running of the National Derby. He wished everyone “Good Luck.” Following the Pledge of Allegiance, there was a moment of silence to remember those people and canines we lost over the last year.
The NRDC Directors were introduced:
President - Ray Vreeland
1st Vice President - Larry Morgan
2nd Vice President - Michael Robicheaux
PRTA Director - Becky Eckett
Secretary/Treasurer - John Stracka
Following the introduction of the Directors, there was a Roll Call of Member Clubs. Secretary John Stracka stated that there was a quorum. There were 102 clubs present by membership or proxy.
The next order of Club Business was the Report of Officers for 2019 given by John Russell.
President - Larry Morgan
1st Vice President - Michael Robicheaux
2nd Vice President - Jeff Lyons - Elected Northern Region
PRTA Director - Becky Eckett
Secretary/Treasurer - John Stracka
The current slate of officers moved up with the addition of Jeff Lyons from the Northern Region in the position of 2nd Vice President. Becky Eckett has agreed to stay on as the Professional Retriever Trainers Association (PRTA) Director.
The presentation of the 2017 Financial Statement and the 2017 Annual Meeting Minutes were made by Secretary/Treasurer John Stracka and approved.
Report of 2018 Nominating Committee – John Russell
President – Larry Morgan
1st Vice President – Michael Robicheaux
2nd Vice President – Jeff Lyons
PRTA Director – Becky Eckett
Secretary/Treasurer – John Stracka (term ending 12/19)
Report of 2019 National Championship Event Nominating Committee was presented by Larry Morgan. The National Event will be held October 7-11, 2019. It will once again be held in Sedalia, MO on the Hayden’s property.
The Judges for the 2019 event will be Mitch Patterson from the Northern Region, Phil Heye from the Southern Region and Rob Reuter from the Western Region.
The 2017 Winners Painting Presentation was made by Dennis Bath and was sponsored by Starline Brass. Maplepond Great Expectation owned by Charles Bearden and handled by Jason Baker.
Gwen Jones acknowledged the Sponsors Purina, Avery Sporting Dog, Starline Brass, Garmin, Dogtra and Kent Ammunition.
President Ray Vreeland acknowledged and thanked the land owners for the use of their land for both the test grounds and the pre-National training and also our onsite AKC rep, Jerry Mann. He thanked the Retriever News Team of Tina Styan and Gwen Jones. He mentioned our Official Photographer, Deana Wolfe and told folks to be sure to get their photo taken after the First Series. Ray also thanked our Official Vet, Thompson Hills Vet Clinic and Dr. Chad McNeil.
The 2018 Judges were introduced and presented with the Derby plaque mounted on a piece of granite: Northern Region – Jeff Lyons; Southern Region – Clint Joyner and Western Region – Steve Kompf. Chairman Robby Bickley was also presented with an appreciation gift.
A special announcement was made that the Cocktail Party time was changed to Monday at 6:30 pm at the Hayden Liberty Center, 111 West 5th Street. The Workers Party was at Wednesday 6:30 pm Best Western in the upstairs ballroom.
John Russell made an announcement about special raffles that were to be made at this year’s event. There will be large items that will be part of the Silent Auction and would include a Louisiana duck hunt, a Dave Rorem seminar and a Pat Burns seminar and a custom-made ice chest with the Derby logo. Smaller Silent Auction items included a Derby logo doormat and cutting board from Brenda Neil of Lucky Lab Pins and a Retriever News 3-year subscription. There will also be a daily raffle:
Guns Up Tosser
Stick man by Magee Products
Bird boxes by Ainley and Deerskin
Assorted Training Videos
There will also be raffles at the Workers’ Party and there will be a selection of e-Collars and whistles to be won.
Chief Marshal Bobby Lane introduced the Test Dogs
Vinson’s Nez Boueux Noir Zeke, “Zeke,” LM
Owner James Vinson
Handler James Vinson
Macomo’s Queen of Fall, “Queen,” LF
Owners Jonathan & Heather Stenger
Handler Dave Donahue
He proceeded to make procedural announcements. After the Test Dogs run, the first ten handlers would be allowed to view the line. Then the next ten may approach and so forth until everyone has had the chance to view the line.
If a test is scrapped and rerun the same day, the next running dog will start the test. If a test is scrapped and starts the next day, the original rotation applies.
The definition for a no-bird is any reason to halt the test. The rules for no-birds are as follows: first no-bird, go back six; second no-bird, go back six; and third no-bird, go to the end. You will receive your dog to one side and upon the release of the bird, you should immediately put your dog on lead.
Day One, Test One will be a land double using ducks with one flyer. The first and second series will both be in the same general location. An informal caravan will leave at 6:30 am from the Headquarters Hotel. The National Anthem will be at 7:30 am, Test Dogs start at 7:45 and the first running dog will be at 8:00 am.
Dog #12 is a scratch. Dogs 42, 43 and 44 were added to the running order as they were last-minute Qualifiers at this event.
Chairman Robby Bickley brought a custom-made ping pong ball machine to choose the starting dog number. The first ping pong ball sucked out was to be the starting dog. Unfortunately, there was a minor malfunction as ping pong balls were tossed from the machine in various directions throughout the room. It was quite hilarious. After gathering the numbered balls, and reloading the machine, number 19. Top Line Ranger Leads the Way, “Ranger,” owned Sallie and Mark Flavin and handled by Marc Patton.
The rotation is as follows: 19, 30, 41 and 8. The Callbacks will be posted at HQ and on the Official Retriever News Blog.
The bitch check would follow the meeting. The meeting was then adjourned.
Annual Business Meeting Sedalia, Missouri
The meeting was called to order at 3:00 pm by President Ray Vreeland. He welcomed those in attendance to Sedalia, MO for the second running of the National Derby. He wished everyone “Good Luck.” Following the Pledge of Allegiance, there was a moment of silence to remember those people and canines we lost over the last year.
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| The Pledge of Allegiance |
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| Chief Marshal Bobby Lane, Co-Chief Marshal Mike Robicheaux and Secretary/Treasurer John Stracka |
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| The NRDC Field Trial Committee |
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| Chairman Robby Bickley, PRTA Director Becky Eckett and 1st Vice President Larry Morgan |
The NRDC Directors were introduced:
President - Ray Vreeland
1st Vice President - Larry Morgan
2nd Vice President - Michael Robicheaux
PRTA Director - Becky Eckett
Secretary/Treasurer - John Stracka
Following the introduction of the Directors, there was a Roll Call of Member Clubs. Secretary John Stracka stated that there was a quorum. There were 102 clubs present by membership or proxy.
The next order of Club Business was the Report of Officers for 2019 given by John Russell.
President - Larry Morgan
1st Vice President - Michael Robicheaux
2nd Vice President - Jeff Lyons - Elected Northern Region
PRTA Director - Becky Eckett
Secretary/Treasurer - John Stracka
The presentation of the 2017 Financial Statement and the 2017 Annual Meeting Minutes were made by Secretary/Treasurer John Stracka and approved.
Report of 2018 Nominating Committee – John Russell
President – Larry Morgan
1st Vice President – Michael Robicheaux
2nd Vice President – Jeff Lyons
PRTA Director – Becky Eckett
Secretary/Treasurer – John Stracka (term ending 12/19)
Report of 2019 National Championship Event Nominating Committee was presented by Larry Morgan. The National Event will be held October 7-11, 2019. It will once again be held in Sedalia, MO on the Hayden’s property.
The Judges for the 2019 event will be Mitch Patterson from the Northern Region, Phil Heye from the Southern Region and Rob Reuter from the Western Region.
The 2017 Winners Painting Presentation was made by Dennis Bath and was sponsored by Starline Brass. Maplepond Great Expectation owned by Charles Bearden and handled by Jason Baker.
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| Dennis Bath and Corporate Sponsor Liaison Gwen Jones talk about the Sponsors (1st VP Larry Morgan – PHOTO BOMB!) |
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| Dennis Bath presents the painting by Stefanie Sattler of last year's winner to the Beardons and Jason Baker |
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| Handler Jason Baker with Vicky and Charles Bearden |
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| Gwen Jones reminds people to thank the Sponsors when we run into them. |
President Ray Vreeland acknowledged and thanked the land owners for the use of their land for both the test grounds and the pre-National training and also our onsite AKC rep, Jerry Mann. He thanked the Retriever News Team of Tina Styan and Gwen Jones. He mentioned our Official Photographer, Deana Wolfe and told folks to be sure to get their photo taken after the First Series. Ray also thanked our Official Vet, Thompson Hills Vet Clinic and Dr. Chad McNeil.
The 2018 Judges were introduced and presented with the Derby plaque mounted on a piece of granite: Northern Region – Jeff Lyons; Southern Region – Clint Joyner and Western Region – Steve Kompf. Chairman Robby Bickley was also presented with an appreciation gift.
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| President Ray Vreeland presents a gift to Judges Jeff Lyons and Clint Joyner |
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| Judge Steve Kompf and Ray Vreeland |
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| Judges Clint Joyner, Jeff Lyons and Steve Kompf |
John Russell made an announcement about special raffles that were to be made at this year’s event. There will be large items that will be part of the Silent Auction and would include a Louisiana duck hunt, a Dave Rorem seminar and a Pat Burns seminar and a custom-made ice chest with the Derby logo. Smaller Silent Auction items included a Derby logo doormat and cutting board from Brenda Neil of Lucky Lab Pins and a Retriever News 3-year subscription. There will also be a daily raffle:
Guns Up Tosser
Stick man by Magee Products
Bird boxes by Ainley and Deerskin
Assorted Training Videos
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| Special Committee member John Russell |
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| Silent Auction Item from Brenda Neil of Lucky Lab Pins |
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| Silent Auction Item from Brenda Neil of Lucky Lab Pins |
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| Custom-made ice chest with the NRDC logo |
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| Judges Jeff Lyons, Steve Kompf and Clint Joyner |
Vinson’s Nez Boueux Noir Zeke, “Zeke,” LM
Owner James Vinson
Handler James Vinson
Macomo’s Queen of Fall, “Queen,” LF
Owners Jonathan & Heather Stenger
Handler Dave Donahue
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| Chief Marshal Bobby Lane |
If a test is scrapped and rerun the same day, the next running dog will start the test. If a test is scrapped and starts the next day, the original rotation applies.
The definition for a no-bird is any reason to halt the test. The rules for no-birds are as follows: first no-bird, go back six; second no-bird, go back six; and third no-bird, go to the end. You will receive your dog to one side and upon the release of the bird, you should immediately put your dog on lead.
Day One, Test One will be a land double using ducks with one flyer. The first and second series will both be in the same general location. An informal caravan will leave at 6:30 am from the Headquarters Hotel. The National Anthem will be at 7:30 am, Test Dogs start at 7:45 and the first running dog will be at 8:00 am.
Dog #12 is a scratch. Dogs 42, 43 and 44 were added to the running order as they were last-minute Qualifiers at this event.
Chairman Robby Bickley brought a custom-made ping pong ball machine to choose the starting dog number. The first ping pong ball sucked out was to be the starting dog. Unfortunately, there was a minor malfunction as ping pong balls were tossed from the machine in various directions throughout the room. It was quite hilarious. After gathering the numbered balls, and reloading the machine, number 19. Top Line Ranger Leads the Way, “Ranger,” owned Sallie and Mark Flavin and handled by Marc Patton.
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| Chairman Robby Bickley tries to pick the starting number … |
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| Chief Marshal Bobby Lane pitches in to pick the starting dog … |
The rotation is as follows: 19, 30, 41 and 8. The Callbacks will be posted at HQ and on the Official Retriever News Blog.
The bitch check would follow the meeting. The meeting was then adjourned.
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