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| 2018 NRC President Mitch Patterson |
Mitch then welcomed everyone to Paducah, Kentucky. He thanked the following people stating they were instrumental in the grounds being ready for this premier event: Dr. Harry Carlos, Tim Kreher, John Brunjes and Steve Bane of the Western
Paducah Wildlife Management Area.
Sandra Wilson, Mayor pro tem, spoke stating she was happy we are here and hope we all come back.
Sandra Wilson, Mayor pro tem, spoke stating she was happy we are here and hope we all come back.
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| Mayor Sandra Wilson |
Mitch then introduced Linda Peters-Jones, Paducah Travel and
Commerce, who helped get motels and restaurants plus more.
Then the 2018 NRC Judges were introduced...
Atlantic Time Zone – David Opseth
Mountain Time Zone – Ed Aycock
Pacific Time Zone – Charles Tyson
They received a gift from the Board of the National.
Mitch recognized past Presidents and Chairmen of National clubs, then he went on to salute the Hall of Fame members and finally, he mentioned the veterans and first responders.
The 2018 National Retriever Club Championship is dedicated to Mr. Don Driggers and Mr. Charles Hays. Mitch stated we lost two great men this past year. First, Charlie Hays … and his wife, Yvonne Hays, spoke. She stated that while this is a very competitive sport, when something bad happens, you learn how many friends you have. Second to be recognized was Don Driggers whom Mitch spoke about and you can review both dedications in the National Open catalog which is digitally on the Retriever News website as well. Both women received from the National Club a crystal clock engraved with a commemorative plaque.
The 2018 National Retriever Club Championship is dedicated to Mr. Don Driggers and Mr. Charles Hays. Mitch stated we lost two great men this past year. First, Charlie Hays … and his wife, Yvonne Hays, spoke. She stated that while this is a very competitive sport, when something bad happens, you learn how many friends you have. Second to be recognized was Don Driggers whom Mitch spoke about and you can review both dedications in the National Open catalog which is digitally on the Retriever News website as well. Both women received from the National Club a crystal clock engraved with a commemorative plaque.
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| Yvonne Hays |
Next was the introduction of the NRC current Board Members...
President: Mitch Patterson
Secretary/Treasure: David Opseth (Secretary of FT Mark Medford)
Directors: Julie Cole, Ginger Cope and Jeff Talley
Field Trial Chairman: Loren Morehouse
Field Trial Chairman: Loren Morehouse
Then the 2018 NRC Judges were introduced...
Atlantic Time Zone – David Opseth
Mountain Time Zone – Ed Aycock
Pacific Time Zone – Charles Tyson
They received a gift from the Board of the National.
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| Judges (L to R) Charles Tyson, David Opseth and Ed Aycock |
FT Secretary/Treasurer pro tem Mark Medford read the minutes from the 2017 NRC meeting and a motion was made and seconded to accept them.
Role call was called and a quorum was established. Next, Mark gave the treasury report stating that the event in Thomasville, GA made $35,000 in 2017. He congratulated 2017 Chairman Jeff Talley on a job well done.
The treasurer's report was distributed among the attendees. Mark asked for a motion to approve the report and it was seconded and accepted.
PRTA President - Paul Sletten came to the podium stating that the PRTA Land Grants have not yet been determined. They will be announced after the Sunday night PRTA meeting. Paul went on to thank Purina, Avery and Garmin for their financial support which helps to keep the PRTA active.
Dean Reinke from from Purina presented the 2017 winner's painting to Suzanne and Mark Medford along with Dave Smith the Ross Young winner's painting of NFC-AFC Fresh Squeezed Juice.
The 2019 NRC Board was presented...
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| Mark Medford |
Role call was called and a quorum was established. Next, Mark gave the treasury report stating that the event in Thomasville, GA made $35,000 in 2017. He congratulated 2017 Chairman Jeff Talley on a job well done.
The treasurer's report was distributed among the attendees. Mark asked for a motion to approve the report and it was seconded and accepted.
PRTA President - Paul Sletten came to the podium stating that the PRTA Land Grants have not yet been determined. They will be announced after the Sunday night PRTA meeting. Paul went on to thank Purina, Avery and Garmin for their financial support which helps to keep the PRTA active.
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| PRTA President Paul Sletten |
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| NFC-AFC Fresh Squeezed Juice – "Juice" |
The 2019 NRC Board was presented...
Julie Cole – President
Ginger Cope – VP
Jeff Talley – Director
Mitch Patterson – Director
David Opseth – Secretary/TreasurerMitch Patterson – Director
A motion to close nominations and to approve the board as
presented and was accepted.
Julie Cole announced the 2019 National Retriever Club
Championship to be held in
Corning, California from November 9 - 16, 2019.
2019 NRC Committee
Rob Rueter – Chairman
Steve Kompf – Co-Chair
Gary Zellner – Co-Chair
The judges will be as follows:
Atlantic Time Zone – Roy Morejon
Rob Rueter – Chairman
Steve Kompf – Co-Chair
Gary Zellner – Co-Chair
The judges will be as follows:
Atlantic Time Zone – Roy Morejon
Western Time Zone – Cindy Howard
Central Time Zone – Bruce Ahlers
Central Time Zone – Bruce Ahlers
Corporate Sponsor Liaison Gwen Jones came to the front to thank this year's Sponsors. They are...
Purina
Purina
Avery
Ford Motor Company
Garmin
Kent Ammunition
Ford Motor Company
Garmin
Kent Ammunition
Dogtra
Gwen presented a gift to representatives Dean Reinke from Purina and David Carrington from Avery. She recognized the other companies and their reps present and reminded those present to thank the sponsors personally as they encountered them during the week.
Gwen presented a gift to representatives Dean Reinke from Purina and David Carrington from Avery. She recognized the other companies and their reps present and reminded those present to thank the sponsors personally as they encountered them during the week.
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| Corporate Sponsor Liaison Gwen Jones |
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| Mike Bott representing Garmin and Ken Neil representing Dogtra with Gwen Jones |
Mitch Patterson introduced Dennis Bath and announced that Dennis would be retiring as the Central Zone Gun Captain after this National. He commended Dennis for his involvement in the sport.
Chairman Loren Morehouse presented Mitch Patterson with a trophy and recognized him for being the outgoing NRC President. He also thanked the Western Kentucky Wildlife Management Area training property owners and the set up crew for all their hard work. He then introduced Chief Marshal Mark Medford and Co-Marshal Phil Heye.
Gun change will be after every 21 dogs. The changes will happen AFTER the dog numbers 77, 98, 13 and 34.
Caravan to the test site will leave at 5:15 am from the headquarters hotel parking lot.
Caravan to the test site will leave at 5:15 am from the headquarters hotel parking lot.
Opening ceremonies will begin at 6:00-6:15 am.
The test dog will run at 6:30 am, with the first running dog at 7:00 am.
See page 27 of the 2018 NRC catalog for the rotation procedures.
Rotation for the first four series run will be 59 - 86 - 7 - 34.
Jean Wu was recognized as a great help asset to the Judge's this past week as the Official Sketch Artist.
The test dog will run at 6:30 am, with the first running dog at 7:00 am.
The first series of the
2018 National Retriever Club Championship will be a Double with Two
Roosters, one being a flyer. The location of this test will be at the Siren Field.
No-Bird Policy
1st No-Bird – The team will go back five (5)
places and run the sixth.
2nd No-Bird – The team will go back five (5)
places and run the sixth.
3rd No-Bird – The team will run at the end of the
rotation.
Parking and viewing will be great for the First Series.
A food wagon from O'Charley's Restaurant will be on the grounds each day.
Test Dogs
Labrador male test dog is Watermarks Coal-Fired Folsom Train,
“Cash,” owned by David Hudson and handled by Cynean Bartlett. Labrador female
test dog is FC Tall Oaks Repeat, “Peat,” owned and handled by John Brunjes.
The dogs scratched are #2 - #71 - #83.Parking and viewing will be great for the First Series.
See page 27 of the 2018 NRC catalog for the rotation procedures.
Rotation for the first four series run will be 59 - 86 - 7 - 34.
Jean Wu was recognized as a great help asset to the Judge's this past week as the Official Sketch Artist.
The first 20 dogs in rotation will be allowed to view the
test from the line. The first 10, then the second 10. The rest can view during gun changes.
Callbacks will be announced the same day by 7:00 pm. They will be posted at the headquarters and also on the Retriever News blog.
Callbacks will be announced the same day by 7:00 pm. They will be posted at the headquarters and also on the Retriever News blog.
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| Handler Dana Young and "Baylin" |
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| Baylin (aka the PUPPY DOG) Young picks the starting dog number! |
Starting dog will be #59 - Telamon's War Eagle, handled by Clint Avant.
It was then announced the bitch check would follow the
meeting in the Northeast corner of the parking lot.
Meeting adjourned at 3:15 pm
Meeting adjourned at 3:15 pm