The Meeting was Called To Order at 3:14 pm
Opening Ceremonies
Pledge of Allegiance led by Paul Sletten
Moment of Silence for our fellow handlers and dogs we have lost this year.
Introduction of Club Officers
President - John Stracka
1st Vice President - Al Wilson
2nd Vice President - Linda Harger
3rd Vice President - Alvin Hatcher
4th Vice President - Randy Spangler
Secretary/Treasurer - Mark Medford
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| The NARC Board, L to R Randy Spangler, Mark Medford, John Stracka, Al Wilson, Linda Harger and Alvin Hatcher |
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| NARC President John Stracka, Vice-Presidents Al Wilson and Linda Harger |
Roll Call
Roll call quickly done by Mark Medford
Roll call quickly done by Mark Medford
Affirmation of Quorum
Order Of Club Business
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| Chairman Randy Spangler and Sec'y/Treasurer Mark Medford reads the "roll call." |
Order Of Club Business
Report of Officers Nomination Committee for 2018
Announced by David Opseth
President - Al Wilson
1st Vice President - Linda Harger
2nd Vice President - Alvin Hatcher
3rd Vice President - Randy Spangler
4th Vice President - Andy Kahn
Secretary/Treasurer - Mark Medford
Motion to Accept
Approval of the Minutes of the 2016 Annual meeting
Motion to Accept
Approval of 2016 Financial Statement - Mark Medford
Motion to Accept
Report of 2017 Club Business and Board Meeting
Announced by Mark Medford
2017 NARC Board had a celebration of John Stracka outgoing president. Treasurer - Mark Medford read a loud John's contributions with funny anecdotes, efforts through Canine Health Foundation and listed many of John's accomplishments. Upon conclusion of Mark's speech the room gave a standing ovation for John Stracka.
Announced by Mark Medford
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| Mark Medford honors and thanks John Stracka for his service to the community |
2017 Board Minutes and Budget Approval
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| Al Wilson tells the attendees about next year's event in Roseburg, Oregon |
Chairman - Andy Kahn
Central Zone -Loren Morehouse
Eastern Zone - Wes Lee
Mountain Zone - Robin Christianson
2018 NARC Location - Roseburg, Oregon
Property of - Andy Kahn
Property of - Andy Kahn
Presentations and Announcements
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| David Carrington from Avery Sporting Dog and Karl Gunzer from Purina |
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| The Sponsor Representatives were awarded these trays crafted by Brenda Neil of Lucky Lab Pins |
Acknowledgement of Sponsors by Gwen Jones
- Kent Cartridge - Dennis Bath
- Garmin - Bob Sass
- Dogtra - Ken Neil
- Avery Soorting Dog - David Carrington
- Nestlé-Purina - Karl Gunzer
Recognition of 2016 National Amateur Retriever Club Championship - John Stracka
Presentation of the Ross B. Young oil painting of defending NARC Champion
Presentation of the Ross B. Young oil painting of defending NARC Champion
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| "Legend" |
Award of 2016 Champions Painting by Nestle Purina - Karl Gunzer
NAFC-FC Coolwater's Hawkeye Legend - "Legend"
Owner/Handler Alex Washburn
Appreciation Gift to Field Trial Chairman - Randy Spangler
Acknowledgement of Land Owners - Randy Spangler - John and Laura Parrott, Wayne and Terri Curtis, Joel Enochs DVM, Rick and Shari Bauer, Pete and Kelly Hayes, Blackhawk Retriever Club, Bruce and Debbie Curtis, Lee Christenson, Jack and Lauraine Unbehaun, Wautopa Retriever Club,
Acknowledgement of Retriever News Team
RN BLOG team; Gwen Jones, Tina Styan, Tera Lanczak, Jamie Woodson and Regina Vandenlangenberg
Elite Retrievers - Pat Burns
Photographer - Mark Atwater
Announcer - Louie Churack and Wayne Anderson
SportVet - Dr. Jennell Appel
Official Vet - Dr. Jeff Schuett
Acknowledgement of AKC Representatives - Jerry Mann
Introduction of Field Trial Committee
Chief Marshal - Pete Hayes
Co-Marshal - Laura Parrott
Blind Marshal - Lydia Fekula
Chief Marshal - Pete Hayes
Co-Marshal - Laura Parrott
Blind Marshal - Lydia Fekula
Introduction of 2017 Judges
Presentation of a Bronze Statue of a Mallard
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| Randy Spangler presents the Judges their gifts |
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| L to R: Judges Charlie Koeth, Tommy Parris and Judy Bly |
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| Chairman Randy Spangler |
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| NARC President John Stracka |
Presentation of a Bronze Statue of a Mallard
Eastern - Tommy Parrish
Mountain - Judy Bly
Pacific - Charlene Koeth
Randy Spangler announced this was the 60th Anniversary of the first NARC in June 1957. 36 retrievers ran this event back then. The 10th Series was a triple the birds were at a distance of 15 yards, 40 yards, and 25 yards. The Winner was named "Major IV." For this event we have 138 dogs entered an all-time record for the 60th Anniversary of the 2017 NARC in Mondovi, WI
Randy Spangler announced that he and Pete Hayes have started a new tradition for the NARC - a RED NARC hat that will delineate those who are MVP volunteers and specially recognize those throughout the event.
Randy Spangler announced this was the 60th Anniversary of the first NARC in June 1957. 36 retrievers ran this event back then. The 10th Series was a triple the birds were at a distance of 15 yards, 40 yards, and 25 yards. The Winner was named "Major IV." For this event we have 138 dogs entered an all-time record for the 60th Anniversary of the 2017 NARC in Mondovi, WI
Randy Spangler announced that he and Pete Hayes have started a new tradition for the NARC - a RED NARC hat that will delineate those who are MVP volunteers and specially recognize those throughout the event.
Bonnie Wright - Training Guide Organizer
Tina Styan - Retriever News
Special Announcements by John Stracka
Bird Dog Hall of Fame - $ 5,000 contribution from the NARC
Canine Health Fund - $ 25,000 Entry Express / Retriever News which was matched by the AKC - naming us as lead sponsors on the tick borne initiative
John Russell - spoke about the on-going research canine health foundation is doing as it pertains to our competitive Labrador Retrievers
John Russell - spoke about the on-going research canine health foundation is doing as it pertains to our competitive Labrador Retrievers
Labrador Club Confirmation immediately following the general meeting behind The Clarion Hotel
Cocktail Party - 6:30 pm Friday At The Clarion Hotel
Workers Party - 6:30 pm Tuesday At The Barn Again Lodge
Announcement of Trial Dedication - Martha and John R. Russell Jr.
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| The 60th Anniversary NARC is dedicated to John and Martha Russell |
2017 Championship Field Trial Announcements - Pete Hayes
Chief Marshal's Announcement - the nicknames of this years judges as "Hippee Moma", "Quiet One", and "Redneck" leaving all of us to determine which nickname belongs to which judge. Let the fun begin.
Pete explains the Trial Procedure and Policy
One set of instructions: Posted In the Holding Blind - Handlers on mat for all sends in all series
Dog Safety - due to terrain and potential heat issues handlers maybe asked to pick up their dog from the field out of concern for the animal's safety
No-Bird Policy
First No-Bird go back 6 run 7th,
Second No-Bird go back 6 run 7th
Third No-Bird go to the end of the line
The determining of the Rotation has changed this year and is noted on page 12 of the program
1st Series - Triple on Land at the Fox Hollow Kennel
First Caravan will leave Headquarters at 5:00 am
Second Caravan will leave at 7:00 am
Birds will be - Dead Hen Mallard, Rooster Flyer, Dead Rooster Pheasant
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| Chief Marshal Pete Hayes |
Pete explains the Trial Procedure and Policy
One set of instructions: Posted In the Holding Blind - Handlers on mat for all sends in all series
Dog Safety - due to terrain and potential heat issues handlers maybe asked to pick up their dog from the field out of concern for the animal's safety
No-Bird Policy
First No-Bird go back 6 run 7th,
Second No-Bird go back 6 run 7th
Third No-Bird go to the end of the line
The determining of the Rotation has changed this year and is noted on page 12 of the program
1st Series - Triple on Land at the Fox Hollow Kennel
First Caravan will leave Headquarters at 5:00 am
Second Caravan will leave at 7:00 am
Birds will be - Dead Hen Mallard, Rooster Flyer, Dead Rooster Pheasant
First Test Dog - 6:30 am
First Running Dog - 7:00 am
First 5 dogs to run will be able to park in the driveway of Fox Hollow Kennels
All dogs must be on lead from the parking lot to the holding blind, once they come off-line they are to be put back on lead while en route back to the parking lot.
Every 23 dogs there will be a Gun Change
The first 25 Handlers can view the Test Dogs from the line
The next 25 Handlers can then view the line and last anyone else who would like to view the line may do so.
After the 10th Series there will be another callbacks to Announce the Finalist
Callbacks posted at HQ The Clarion Hotel and Official Retriever News Blog
The Gallery is CLOSE TO THE LINE, so please be considerate and quiet.
The GPS WILL NOT WORK TO THE SERIES 1 TEST SITE
Please use the following address
Fox Hollow Kennel Address : 864 County Highway H, Gilmanton Wisconsin
Verizon phones have service
AT&T phones do not work
The Gallery is CLOSE TO THE LINE, so please be considerate and quiet.
The GPS WILL NOT WORK TO THE SERIES 1 TEST SITE
Please use the following address
Fox Hollow Kennel Address : 864 County Highway H, Gilmanton Wisconsin
Verizon phones have service
AT&T phones do not work
Introduction of Test Dogs and Handlers
Pinehurst's Ruby Doo " Ruby", LF Owner/Handler James Hurst
FC AFC CFC CAFC Jazztime Cut To The Chase, "Chase" LM
Owner - Paul Hanson and Jim Rickoff Handler - Jim Rickoff
Pinehurst's Ruby Doo " Ruby", LF Owner/Handler James Hurst
FC AFC CFC CAFC Jazztime Cut To The Chase, "Chase" LM
Owner - Paul Hanson and Jim Rickoff Handler - Jim Rickoff
Selection of starting dog number - Believet K-9 Introduces a puppy out of the Spangler's
FC AFC "Mully" who will be selecting the starting number for the 2017 NARC
FC AFC "Mully" who will be selecting the starting number for the 2017 NARC
We were introduce to a company called - Believet
Believet trains and donates dogs to military veterans
Believet trains for four types of disabilities. Psychiatric, Mobility, Loss of Hearing, and use and healthcare educational settings. We were encouraged to donate to this worthwhile organization.
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| The starting number is chosen … # 11 |
Starting Number for the 2017 NARC - # 11 AFC Triple J's Hot Habanera "Pepper"
Rotation - # 11 , # 39, # 67 , # 95, #123
Gun Change - # 34, # 57, # 80, # 103, # 126
Call for Adjournment John Stracka
Adjourned
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| Bitch Check |
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| The Labrador Retriever Club held a conformation certificate after the meeting. |
