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Apr 2002 |
News | The e-Newsletter for the Northern Michigan Chapter of the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association |
Random RamblingsWell, while wet, dreary, and cold as of late, the training season has begun. Having not been out to the training grounds myself as of yet, I haven't had the pleasure of meeting some of the newer members but I would like to extend the chapter's heartiest of welcomes. From a communications perspective, we utilize a couple of different methods. First, is this electronic newsletter, Paw Print News, that you will continue to receive through e-mail. Mailed versions will only be sent to those members without an e-mail address, and currently there is only one. Second, periodic, short snippets of information will be sent via a piece called the Paw Print Update. Again, this will be in the form of an e-mail. Lastly, our chapter's web site is available at www.nmnavhda.org and is continuously updated as items and events may change. The most current Paw Print News is replicated on the news page of our web site. Now for a selfish or should I say selfless plug for chapter volunteerism, if you look at the calendar of events , you will see that we have some events already in the process of coordination. Your help in planning and preparing for these events would be appreciated. If you have the time and are willing to contribute a little effort in helping the club to advance in its goals, please do so by contacting the respective contact person indicated for each event. Remember, to check your e-mail frequently as most pieces of information that we communicate will come through this medium. Additionally, the chapter's web site will continue to have the latest information. Please take the time to use of this resource if you have questions pertaining to the comings and goings of the chapter. Sincerely, Chris Raymond, Secretary |
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Mentoring ProgramIn the past, the chapter has paired up new, less experienced members with some of the veteran members that have had more training exposure. In doing so, understand that you shouldn't look upon this program as having somebody else train your dog for you. The philosophy is more along the lines of helping to train the trainer train their dog. If you have interest in receiving experienced help in your
developing your training techniques, or in providing it, please contact
contact Kurt Bard at 231.267.9376. 2002 TestingSimilar to past years, our tests have garnered significant interest. Currently, both tests are filled to capacity. However, if you would like to be placed on a waiting list in the event that an opening should become available, please contact Judy Balog, test secretary for both tests, at 231.938.4426. Once you have been notified that you will be participating,
only then you will need to complete a testing
application and return as it indicates. WelcomeWe would like to provide and warm and hearty welcome to
the following new members and their dogs:
Chapter Board MeetingsWe would encourage anybody who is interested in attending
the chapter's board meetings to please do so. Meetings are kept fairly informal
and infrequent. Rarely will there be more than four in an entire year. Our
next board meeting will probably be sometime in May. An announcement will
be circulated once it has been set. Alternatively, please feel free to e-mail
your comments to any of the board numbers at their addresses listed within
this newsletter and it will be presented during the meeting for discussion.
NAVHDA International On-line StoreJust in time for the training season, NAVHDA International has introduced an on-line store on their web site. A person can purchase educational books and videos, obtain and renewal their international membership, and get breed and parental testing reports, and find numerous other NAVHDA logo items such as decals, pins, stickers, etc. at the gift shop. Lastly, after just having laid another another tax season to rest for a year, I would like to point out that tax deductible donations can be made at this area of their web site as well. |
2002 Test Volunteers and Chapter GovernanceAs always seems to be the case, we are in need of a few volunteers for this coming Spring and Fall Test. While Kurt Bard and Tony Griffore have volunteered for Spring and Fall text chair positions and Judy Balog will step up again and be test secretary for both tests, we need others to help out where they can. If you are interested in doing so, please contact Kurt Bard at 231.267.9376 or Tony Griffore at 231.922.9230. If in the past you have enjoyed participating in chapter activities but have yet to assume some of the event responsibilities, this is an excellent opportunity to begin paying a little back to the club. These are not difficult roles and there are others who will help guide volunteers in performing these responsibilities. Along different lines, the Northern Michigan chapter board
for 2002 is:
ClassifiedsIf you would like to place items for sale in future newsletters please contact Chris Raymond by e-mail or telephonically at 231.929.7537. German Wirehair Pointer Pups - Steve Kane (Mid Ohio chapter) I am forwarding this email to some NAVHDA friends in hopes
to find good hunting homes. This litter is out of Bea my black & white
GWP NA 102, out of VC Kaiser der Jadg and the sire is Drako "Coe"
a Prize 1 UT dog out of Sturm-is out of Parker VC Kettle Creek Moe. Bea's
first litter pups out of Sturm had 2 Prize I NA scores and four more pups
will run this year. Bea is a personal gun dog, which I have hunted in Iowa,
South Dakota, and Kansas and lots of fields in Ohio. Bea littermate I ran
last weekend and got a Prize II 191 UT score and her older full brother
is Bruiser a Prize I, Pictures can be viewed by clicking on the links below.
If interested, please contact Steve Kane (Mid Ohio chapter) |
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