Here are some candid photos from the Friday night Cocktail Party … ENJOY!
Friday, June 18, 2021
2021 NARC Annual Meeting
The buzz of excitement was in the
air as everybody gathered at Holiday Inn South in Eau Claire, WI (this year’s
headquarters) waiting for the 2021 NARC General Meeting.
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| NARC President Randy Spangler |
President Randy Spangler called
the meeting to order at 3:17 pm. He spoke regarding the cancellation of the event in Cheboygan, MI and thanked Alvin Hatcher and his team for their tremendous efforts and the decision to carry all 2020 Qualifiers to the 2021 events which required a Special Meeting and By-Law change. Randy envoked moment of silence in remembrance of the people and dogs we
have lost.
Randy welcomed everybody to Mondovi, WI … he then turned over the podium to Mark Medford who did the roll call and mentioned that it was the biggest National event to date with the largest number of first time handlers. He gave the financial report and the Special meeting minutes which were both approved.
Randy welcomed everybody to Mondovi, WI … he then turned over the podium to Mark Medford who did the roll call and mentioned that it was the biggest National event to date with the largest number of first time handlers. He gave the financial report and the Special meeting minutes which were both approved.
Introduction of Club Officers…
President: Randy Spangler
1st Vice President: Andy Kahn
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| NARC Sec'y/Treasurer Mark Medford |
Mark Medford announced the Retriever
Hall of Fame Inductions from the ceremony on June 12 at the Bird Dog Hall of Fame.…
Martha Russell
Gary Algren
Mitch Patterson
Bobby Lane's dog FC-AFC Lanes Lets Get Ready To Rumble, LM “Ali”
Martha Russell
Gary Algren
Mitch Patterson
Bobby Lane's dog FC-AFC Lanes Lets Get Ready To Rumble, LM “Ali”
Chris Hatch's Tealcreek's Patton Saber "Saber"
The Bird Dog Foundation welcomes all visitors and Mark encouraged visitation and donations..
Randy spoke regarding the AKC Canine Heath Foundation – The retriever community has donated more than $66,000 from donations through Entry Express Checkout donation. Randy Spangler encouraged everybody to click the $1.00 donation button when entering.
It was announced the Cocktail Party will be held tonight, Friday, June 18 and begin 6:00 pm at our headquarters hotel, Holiday Inn - Eau Claire South. Cocktail attire for the ladies, jackets for the gentlemen.
Monday, June 21, 2021
6:00 pm Double Header Club Dinner
Location: Barn Again Lodge, S683 Lovely Road, Mondovi, WI
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
6:30 pm Worker’s Party
Location: Barn Again Lodge, S683 Lovely Road, Mondovi, WI
Randy then recognized Jim Rickoff, Chairman for his hard work.
The Bird Dog Foundation welcomes all visitors and Mark encouraged visitation and donations..
Randy spoke regarding the AKC Canine Heath Foundation – The retriever community has donated more than $66,000 from donations through Entry Express Checkout donation. Randy Spangler encouraged everybody to click the $1.00 donation button when entering.
It was announced the Cocktail Party will be held tonight, Friday, June 18 and begin 6:00 pm at our headquarters hotel, Holiday Inn - Eau Claire South. Cocktail attire for the ladies, jackets for the gentlemen.
Monday, June 21, 2021
6:00 pm Double Header Club Dinner
Location: Barn Again Lodge, S683 Lovely Road, Mondovi, WI
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
6:30 pm Worker’s Party
Location: Barn Again Lodge, S683 Lovely Road, Mondovi, WI
Randy then recognized Jim Rickoff, Chairman for his hard work.
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| 2021 NARC Chairman Jim Rickoff |
Jim Rickoff then introduced the
committees and this year’s judges and presented them with gifts of a
pencil drawing done by Hunter Johnson of each judge’s favorite dog.
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| 2021 NARC Judges (L to R) Chester Koeth, Grayson Kelley and John Robinson |
The judges are…
Eastern Time Zone – Grayson Kelley
Mountain Time Zone – John Robinson
Pacific Time Zone – Chester Koeth
Then the Test Dogs were
introduced and they are…
Pedretti’s Zeus, “Zeus,” LM
Owner/Handler: Bobby Raasch, LaCrosse, WI
Lock Five’s Polk Salad Annie, “Annie,” LF
Owners: Randy and Mary Spangler, Mondovi, WI
Handler: Mary Spangler
Alvin Hatcher then listed the Officers Nomination Committee for 2022. They are...
President: Andy Kahn
1st Vice President: Cindy Howard
Eastern Time Zone – Grayson Kelley
Mountain Time Zone – John Robinson
Pacific Time Zone – Chester Koeth
Pedretti’s Zeus, “Zeus,” LM
Owner/Handler: Bobby Raasch, LaCrosse, WI
Lock Five’s Polk Salad Annie, “Annie,” LF
Owners: Randy and Mary Spangler, Mondovi, WI
Handler: Mary Spangler
Alvin Hatcher then listed the Officers Nomination Committee for 2022. They are...
President: Andy Kahn
1st Vice President: Cindy Howard
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| Ex Officio NARC President Alvin Hatcher |
Andy Kahn & Ray Voigt
introduced Casey Adams in recognition of 2019 National Amateur Retriever Club
Champion “NAFC-FC Kirkwood’s Ace Of Lone Star.” Casey previously received his
painting. Ross Young is the artist who created the painting
which is sponsored by Purina. The painting is on the cover of June 2021 issue
of Retriever News.
Field Trial Dedication:
Field Trial Dedication:
The following couples who support and share their properties
were recognized and is also who the 2021 NARC is dedicated to.
John & Laura Parrott - properties in Louisiana, Texas & Wisconsin
Randy & Mary Spangler – property in Wisconsin
Jack & Laraine Unbehaun – properties in Georgia and Wisconsin
John & Laura Parrott - properties in Louisiana, Texas & Wisconsin
Randy & Mary Spangler – property in Wisconsin
Jack & Laraine Unbehaun – properties in Georgia and Wisconsin
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| L to R: John & Laura Parrott, Jim Rickoff, Jack & Laraine Unbehaun and Mary & Randy Spangler |
Nestle Purina – present Ray Voigt, Bob West and Mike Botts.
Dogtra
Garmin
Kent Cartridge
Oseo Automotive provided the judge's vehicles.
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| Bob West, Mike Botts and Ray Voigt of Purina |
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| David Carrington from Avery Sporting Dog |
Thanks also went out to the following landowners for the generous use of their training grounds…
Lee Christenson
Deb and Bruce Curtis
Dr. Joel Enochs, DVM
Ashley and Bob Lee
Jerry Petraitis
Watopa Retriever Club
Laura and John Parrott
Mary and Randy Spangler
Laraine and Jack Unbehaun
Wayne and Terri Curtis
Other NARC Trial Acknowledgements made by Randy Spangler ...
AKC representatives - Russ Reavis, Doug Ljungren, Caroline Murphy
Photographer - UpClose Photo, Mark Atwater
Special thanks to Deb Curtis & Terri Curtis for their repeat handling of the Hostess efforts.
Artist Cary Hunkel that did the drawings…Fabulous Job!
Announcer Louie Churack and Alex Washburn.
Official Veterinarian – Dr. Jeff Schuett , DVM
Andy Kahn announcement of the
2022 NARC
Location: Roseburg, OR
Two landowners have agreed to add their grounds to the trial.
Judges: John Stracka, Karen Young and Charlie Hayden.
Chris Brandl – COVID Coordinator, stated the guidelines that were presented and approved by the board.
Trial Procedure from Chief Marshal Paul Hanson
Location: Roseburg, OR
Two landowners have agreed to add their grounds to the trial.
Judges: John Stracka, Karen Young and Charlie Hayden.
Chris Brandl – COVID Coordinator, stated the guidelines that were presented and approved by the board.
Trial Procedure from Chief Marshal Paul Hanson
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| Chief Marshal Paul Hanson |
The 2021 NARC will start with
two test dogs. The First Series will be an Interrupted
Double with a Blind. The retired gun is a hen pheasant and the flyer is a rooster pheasant. The blind is a mallard hen. This is about a 4.5 minute test. You will
be called to the line when the running dog is coming back to the line.
4:45 am Caravan leaves Headquarters
6:05 am National Anthem
6:10 am Prayer
6:15 am Test Dogs
6:45 am Load Blinds – there will be five of them
6:55 am 1st running dog will be called to the line.
Handlers will drop birds in a tote.
No-Bird Policy – 1st & 2nd go back 6 spots and run in the 7th. 3rd no-bird you go to the end.
Handlers must stay on mat for all send and all blinds.
Callbacks will be at the end of the test at the test site, on the Retriever News Blog, the Education Center and at the HQ. Line Marshal Judy Despenas will be on Motorola channel two and there will be a white board in the parking lot.
4:45 am Caravan leaves Headquarters
6:05 am National Anthem
6:10 am Prayer
6:15 am Test Dogs
6:45 am Load Blinds – there will be five of them
6:55 am 1st running dog will be called to the line.
Handlers will drop birds in a tote.
No-Bird Policy – 1st & 2nd go back 6 spots and run in the 7th. 3rd no-bird you go to the end.
Handlers must stay on mat for all send and all blinds.
Callbacks will be at the end of the test at the test site, on the Retriever News Blog, the Education Center and at the HQ. Line Marshal Judy Despenas will be on Motorola channel two and there will be a white board in the parking lot.
The gun changes would be 5-7 minutes every 25 dogs.
Sam Daley – Service Dog
Believe It Canine Service Dog “Echo” and his handler, Quinn, a retired Marine. Sam trains dogs for veterans free of charge. These dogs become a non-pharmaceutical option to manage PTSD.
Sam Daley – Service Dog
Believe It Canine Service Dog “Echo” and his handler, Quinn, a retired Marine. Sam trains dogs for veterans free of charge. These dogs become a non-pharmaceutical option to manage PTSD.
The starting number was picked by “Echo” and it is #89 FC-AFC ABBY'S PHYSICIAN OF ANTIOCH,
"Luke" BLM, Dan Hurst.
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| The Hostesses with the "Mostesses" <3 |
Scratches: 3, 50, 105 & 129
Rotation: 89 – 120 – 151 – 29 – 60
Gun Change every 25 dogs and the Test Dogs will be counted in the gun change calculation.
Good Luck to All! See you at the party!
Retriever Advisory Committee - Friday, June 18, 2021
The Retriever Advisory meeting began at 2:12 pm.
It was called to order Chairman John Russell. Present were Bill Goldstein, Doug Ljungren and Larry Morgan.
He said that no one has petitioned a rule change in two years.
Some points that reviewed:
Birds should arrive at field trials in good condition and not frozen (room temperature)
Event Committee should be experienced, knowledgeable and familiar with their duties.
There has been no new topics to come to the committee.
A question was asked - Can you stop a test to call AKC to see if the test was legal?
Responses...
The Field Trial Chairperson is responsible for adherence to the rules and the execution of a successful and safe trial for competitors and dogs.
Bill Goldstein suggested that tests be reviewed during set-up and be proactive.
If the Field Trial Committee convenes for any issue, this meeting must be included in their trial report and submitted to the AKC. If the AKC feels it is necessary, they will follow-up accordingly.
2nd Question - Any AKC changes to bird handling?
Response...
At the end of this year, will be the end of COVID influence on judges handling of birds.
Hunting Test - COVID expectation is in effect till the end of year. Hunting test may regulate to continue that the judges don't receive birds.
3rd Question - Rotation in the Derby/Minor Stake ... There has not been overwhelming support for rotation by clubs.
Response...
Starts with DOW and a minor stake run with a rotation must be posted on the premium.
There should be a Chief Marshal to have the final say regarding running order.
Final Question - Spacing of Dogs - Page 39-40 of Procedure booklet.
Response...
Entry Express has algorithms but the field trial secretaries need to double check spacing of the handlers to insure proper flow. Lively discussion followed on this topic.
The meeting was adjourned at 3:00 pm.
Dr. Jeff Schuett, DVM – Presentation on Field First Aid & Blastomycosis
Dr. Jeff Schuett DVM, ABVP started his seminar on Blastomycosis at 1:00 pm.
Dr. Schuett started off by saying dogs and people can get this disease, but people cannot get it from a dog. Endemic across the Great Lakes, California, the South, Tennessee Valley and North. It is not seen much in the southeast or far west.
Takes specific soil (acidic and sandy), river beds, old farmsteads, chicken coops.
The disease can frequently be misdiagnosed.
Enters the body through respiratory tract. Cannot transfer from dog to person. The incubation period is two weeks to three months.
Symptoms are...
Fever - 40% of cases
Ocular involvement
Central Nervous System is affected 5% of the time.
Organs Affected:
Respiratory
Ocular
Lymphatic
Skin
Bones
Non-healing skin lesion
Diagnosis...
A physical exam may not point to signs of this disease, but diagnosis is accurate with an antigen urine test through MiraVista Labs. Radiographs might not show it.
Blastomycosis is a thick-walled budding yeast.
Treatment...
Treatment is never less than 60 days, preferred treatment is Itraconazole (2 - 6 months)
Key Points...
Can be misdiagnosed
Fever of unknown origin
Accurate test by MiraVista
Treat early if you suspect the disease
Can experience reinfection.
For more complete details, Dr. Jeff will post this presentation on his website:
www.PewaukeeVeterinaryServices.com
Then Dr. Jeff went on to describe the Field First Aid Kit.
2021 NARC is Dedicated To...
The 2021 National Amateur
Retriever Championship Stake
Dedicated To...
John and Laura Parrott
Randy and Mary Spangler
&
Jack and Laraine Unbehaun
WE DEDICATE THIS NATIONAL EVENT to honor three very special
couples who have a long-dedicated history of helping Field Trial
Clubs, Amateur Trainers and National Events. Their vision to develop,
maintain and share their beautiful properties has supported hundreds
of people who share the same passion. Buying, developing, and
maintaining field trial property is an expensive and time-consuming
endeavor. These three couples have done so, two in multiple states,
asking nothing in return. Their generosity is greatly appreciated and
recognized!
JOHN AND LAURA PARROTT met over 30 years ago at a field trial
in Alamosa, Colorado. A year later they were married and began a life
devoted to training and trialing Labrador retrievers. Having attended
his first field trial in 1975, prior to meeting Laura, John had already
owned five Field Champions. In 1984, John won the National Open
Championship with his beloved “Lucy” (Lucyana’s Wanapum Girl) in
Lufkin, Texas.
Together, since marriage, John and Laura have trained and owned 4
additional Field Champions. One of those was Willie. They acquired
Lucyana’s Fast Willie from Linda Harger in 1990. It did not take long
for them to realize that Willie was an incredibly special dog. He was
the High Point Derby Dog in 1992 with 72 Derby points. He was an
FC-AFC by 3 years of age. Laura and Willie won the 1997 National
Open Championship, in Cheraw, South Carolina. In 1998, Willie was
The High Point Amateur Dog, brought home two Double Headers, one
handled by Laura and one with John. In 2001, Willie was inducted into
the Retriever Hall of Fame with 227 AA points.
John and Laura have served on numerous committees and in a
number of other capacities throughout the years with both the National
Amateur and National Open Championships. John has served as a
Gunner for approximately 50 consecutive Nationals. Between the two
of them, John and Laura have judged four National Championships.
Over the last thirty years, John and Laura have purchased, developed,
and maintained properties specifically for training retrievers in
Louisiana, Texas, and Wisconsin. Their grounds have always been
made available for both training and field trials.
RANDY AND MARY SPANGLER picked up their first competitive
dog in 1998, a yellow female named White Lightning Shiloh’s Run,
“Shiloh.” Mary had the empty nest syndrome and wanted to train.
Finding the Blackhawk Retriever Club, she met some training partners
and started running some NAHRA Hunting tests.
Shortly thereafter Randy started with a black male and their journey
began. They got serious and trained three FC-AFC titled dogs and one
NAFC “Mully” who has finished his career with 102 All Age points,
qualified for 11 National Events, 7-time National Finalist going 96 out
of a possible 100 series in his National Career! In 2008, they purchased
their property on Swiggum Road. Randy being the handy man he is
began developing the property for retriever training. And each year he
adds to this wonderful property by clearing more land and developing
more water. In 2012, they purchased 15 acres of land that hosts the
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Unbehaun Education Center/Blackhawk Clubhouse with a long-term
agreement with the club for their use rights.
Randy and Mary have been members of Blackhawk Retriever Club
since 1999. They have served in several board positions over the years.
Randy has been president of the club for the last several years.
Mary has served on the board in different capacities for many years
and is instrumental in organizing club events such as the dinners and
social functions. She has also served as Hunting test Event chairperson
and Stake Chair for field trials and hunting tests, along with being an
active AKC hunting test and field trial judge.
JACK UNBEHAUN got started like many, he wanted a duck dog.
So, back in 1968 he asked Laraine if he could buy one and the journey
began. This journey has taken them all over the country with multiple
titled dogs and numerous judging assignments. The Unbehauns have
donated generously to the sport by providing training grounds in
Americus, Georgia and Mondovi, Wisconsin. Additionally, they have
funded the Unbehaun Education Center which is home to the Blackhawk
Retriever Club. Both Jack and Laraine have served in various Board
positions for the Blackhawk Retriever Club and Southwest Georgia
Retriever Club, worked countless hours helping the three National
Amateur events held here in Wisconsin. Need something done for a
club, just ask Jack and Laraine they are always willing to help!
Without question, these three couples exemplify the true meaning of
sportsmanship. They have given much more than they have taken and
asked nothing in return. These past three National Amateur Events
would not have been possible without their property and help. It is
with great pleasure we dedicate the 2021 National Amateur Retriever
Championship to these couples. Thank You from the Field Trial
Community, with gratitude!
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