This event is being dedicated to Frank Landry
who will be greatly missed and never forgotten.
Call To Order
Opening Ceremonies - NRDC President Don Fregelette
Pledge of Allegiance
Moment of Silence
Introduction of NRDC Directors
President – Don Fregelette
1st Vice President – Rita Jones
2nd Vice President – Bob West
PRTA Director – Paul Sletten
Secretary/Treasurer - Steve Roegiers
Welcome Statement
We have now have 62 entries, which is the largest in the National Derby history!
Retrieving Freedom presentation with Bobby Hayden (Bob Haydens' son) and John Drack who is the director of the local Retrieving Freedom facility.
Bobby welcomed everyone on behalf of his family and stressed his father's love of dogs. Mr. Drack took the podium and explained what these dogs are trained to do. Their primary function is for military PTSD victims, and also used for autistic children. These dogs are free to veterans and to the families of these children. They have raffles and various ways of earning money and will be giving free tours of the local facility this Thursday and Friday afternoon.
Roll Call
Statement of Membership and Quorum – Steve Roegiers
Order Of Club Business
Report of Nominating Committee for 2023
Russ Hardy - Elected West Region
Paul Sletten - PRTA Director
Accept Motion to Select the following Slate of Officers
President – Rita Jones
1st Vice President – Bob West
2nd Vice President – Russ Hardy
PRTA Director – Paul Sletten
Secretary/Treasurer - Steve Roegiers
Financial and Business Report
Presentation and Approval of 2021 Financial Statement - Steve Roegiers
Presentation and Approval of 2021 Annual Minutes – Steve Roegiers
Accept Motion to Approve 2021 Financials and Minutes
Report of 2023 National Championship Event
Report of 2023 Judges Committee – Rita Jones
West: Gary Zellner
North: David Furin
South: Randy Whittaker
Announcement of Venue and Dates for 2023
Wood Dale Farm, Sedalia (October 9-13, 2023)
2021 Winner's Painting Presentation
Painter Stephanie Satler
Don Fregelette presented the Painting of the 2021 Winner to Jeff and Lori Sanders. This was donated by Barbara and Bob Hayden of Starline Brass.
Winner – Highpoint’s Pot O’Hunny “Winnie”
Handler – Jeff Sanders
Owner – Jeff Sanders
Acknowledgement of Major Sponsors – Don Fregelette
Nestle Purina – Ray Voigt
Starline Brass – Barbara and Bob Hayden
Avery Sporting Dog – David Carrington
Kent Cartridge
Garmin/Tri-Tronics
Acknowledgement of Land Owners and VIP’s – Russ Hardy
Acknowledgement of AKC Representatives (Greg Lester) – Russ Hardy
Acknowledgement of Retriever News Crew – Russ Hardy
BLOG team - Gwen Jones, Sara Sommerfeld, Becky Eckett and Tina Styan
Photographer – Hanna Wren Milhorn
Announcer – Sue George
Official Vet – Chad McNeal
Introduction of 2022 Judges – Russ Hardy
North – Lou Vreeland
South – David Opseth
West – Julie Cole
Appreciation Gift to 2022 Judges – Russ Hardy
Appreciation Gift to 2022 Field Trial Chairman – Don Fregelette
Hospitality Announcements – Russ Hardy
Cocktail Party - 6:00 PM right here in this room
Workers Party – Wednesday, Wood Dale Farm, Basement of Bob and Barbara's
home. There will be signage. The food will be ready from 6:00 pm on. The party
will wrap up around 8 pm.
Winner's Party – immediately upon the conclusion of the 10th series, at Swede’s
Mound.
NRDC 2022 Trial Announcements
Introduction of Co-Chairs, Russ Hardy & Terri Curtis
Introduction of Co-Chief Marshals, Robert Elias & Ted Shih
Introduction of Test Dogs and Handlers
Male
Bayou Teche Roaring Roscoe, "Roscoe," LM
Owner Bryan Robinson
Handler Kody Reynolds
Female
Glade Creek's Little Sister, "Kidd," LF
Owner Troy Murray
Handler Sue McNamara
Chief Marshal Trial Procedure Announcements – Marshals
Last minute judges’ instructions for handlers
1st Series location, parking, start time, no caravan
Rotations
Procedures for no birds
Callbacks announced at site or posted at HQ and on Official Retriever News Blog
Finalist Procedure
Veterinarian Instructions
Bitch Check location – Parking lot of the Best Western State Fair Inn starting at
4:15 PM or at the conclusion of the General Meeting
Introduction of Sub Committee Chairs – Russ Hardy
Sub-Committee Chair Meeting locations
Frank Landry Memorial – Presented by Alex Washburn
Katie Landry and her son were presented with a weather vane in honor of Frank, after Alex Washburn introduced them. In addition, Don Fregelette presented a bouquet of flowers to Katie from the National Derby Club
Selection of starting dog number – Russ Hardy
Katie Landry (widow of Frank Landry) was asked to draw the starting dog #. She pulled out
rubber duck #48. The rotation for the first 4 series will be 48, 1, 16 and 31.
Excellent grounds for the tests, thanks go to Bob Hayden there are dogs from the West Coast, East Coast, Canada and the Far South in attendance!
- First no-bird, go back 5 and run 6th. 2nd no-bird, go back 5 and run 6th. 3rd no-bird you go to the end.
- First Series will be a land double using rooster pheasants
- No collars allowed, not even flea collars
- Judges asked handlers to make a definite hand signal when signaling for birds
- Your numbered bib is your passport to the line
- There will be a walk-up song for each dog for 30 seconds – handlers must let us know the song of their choice for the 1st and 10th series.
- 1st 20 handlers will get 3 minutes to view the test, the next 20 handlers will get 3 minutes and the final 23 handlers will get 3 minutes to view the line, then the gallery.
- The gallery will have an excellent view if they remain quiet!
- 30 competing dogs then 1st gun change, view for remaining contestants.
- Note to competitors to get their photo taken when you leave the line of the 1st Series.
- No more draws for training grounds effective tonight, it will be first come, first served.
- Monday morning 1st day of the trial schedule:
- Anthem at 7:30 am
- Test Dogs run 7:45 am
- Target Start time 8:00 am
Call for Adjournment – Don Fregelette
Motion/Second
Adjourn
