2001 Fall Test Results

Congratulations to all those who participated in the chapter's fall test. Test scores can be viewed by clicking here. Also, we would like to thank all the volunteers who were able to help make this test the success that it was.

Training Grounds Closed

As of 1 Sept, Norm's property has been closed for training. We wish everybody the best of luck on this year's hunting season!

Be Careful During the Woodcock Opener

As some of you may recall, the State of Michigan initiated a special two day youth firearm deer season last year for late September. This hunt was originally limited to private lands only.

This year however, this hunt has been expanded to include public lands as is scheduled to coincide with the opening weekend of woodcock season -- 22 & 23 September.

Please be aware if you are hunting this weekend that you will be sharing the woods with firearm deer hunters so as to avoid an unfortunate accident. I would strongly suggest that if you are out in the woods, that you dress yourself and your dog(s) accordingly.

Membership

As is often repeated, membership in the Northern Michigan Chapter of NAVHDA also requires membership in the NAVHDA international. This is one of the organization's by-laws.

Given that chapter membership is kept on a calendar basis while international membership is kept on an anniversary basis, it is easy to let international membership lapse. We would greatly appreciate it if everybody would take steps to ensure their International memberships remain current. Membership expiration can be verified by contacting:

If International membership is not kept up-to-date we will have no choice but to drop an individual from the chapter rolls. Thank you in advance for your timely assistance in preventing this from becoming an issue.

2002 Test Volunteers and Chapter Governance

As always seems to be the case, we are in need of a couple of volunteers for next year's Spring and Fall Test. While Judy Balog has graciously volunteered to again be test secretary for both tests, we need somebody to function as test chairperson. If you are interested in doing so, please contact Kurt Bard at 231.267.9376

If in the past you have enjoyed participating in chapter activities but have yet to assume some of the planning responsibilities, this is an excellent opportunity to begin paying a little back to the club. This isn't a difficult role and there are others who will help guide volunteers in performing these responsibilities.

Along different lines, the chapter will have a new president in the 2002 training year. The board wishes to extend a hearty welcome Kurt Bard who will be assuming the position that will be vacated by Lance Vernam at the end of this calendar year. On behalf of the chapter, I would like to sincerely thank Lance for all the time and effort he has put forth on behalf of the club for the last three or so years as President. While continuing his membership in the chapter, he has been asked to participate in leadership responsibilities at the international level.

The Northern Michigan chapter board for 2002 will be:

Name	Position	Phone Number
Kurt Bard	President	231.267.9376
Judy Balog	Vice-President	231.938.4426
John MacNeal	Treasurer	231.929.0929
Chris Raymond	Secretary	231.929.7537

Also, we 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 December. An announcement will be circulated once it has been set, but do not expect more than a couple of days notice.

Classifieds

David Nordquist has a two dog Tri-tronics training collar, an Upland Special, for sale. It was purchased in January 2001 and used very little; he is asking $500.00. If you are interested, please call David at 989.356.4160.