VDD GNA Wild West Chapter
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Training Days
We would like to get together and plan some training days for all the upcoming tests.
We have some new Drahthaar owners that need some help as well as some regular guys who need some help with training as well. We all are preparing for tests in this next season, so please contact me fishin4food711@hotmail.com or use the Contact page,if you are interested in attending for training help, support or just to mingle.
Also if you are putting together a training day, please contact me to add it to this page.
If you are looking for the next training day click here or go to the Training Day Page under Upcoming Events.
VDD GNA Annual Meeting 2012
The Wild West Chapter will be hosting the 2012 VDD GNA Annual Meeting. All the planning is in the works now and we are happy to accept any volunteers,donations,or helping hands of any kind. If you are interested in helping out or being a part of this huge event. Please contact me for more info. We will need helpers and volunteers in all aspects of the event so any help is good help. We hope to see you there!
The Annual Meeting dates are July 20-21 2012. The meeting will be held at Wasatch Wing and Clay in Cedar Valley Utah. This facility is less than an hour away from the SLC International Airport. It is minutes away from the host hotel and dining,shopping, museums, Utah Lake and 5 Mile OHV Park are all within a few miles.
We are still in the process of working out all the details and will post more as it becomes available.
This is sure to be a whole family style,Wild West Adventure, so save the date and plan ahead!
Pre-Armbruster Evaluations - JULY 2011
If you are planning on running in this years Armbruster in Shreveport LA, you will need to pass the Pre-Evaluation of gun sensitivity, entering the water on command and a coat and conformation rating of at least good/good. We will hold the Evaluations at Cutler Marsh where we have the HZP water, on July 16th at 9:00 a.m. Please contact Cal at 801-791-5250 or lostcreek01@comcast.net and let him know you plan to attend please.
If your dog scored at least 65 points at VJP we would highly encourage you to attend this years Armbruster. It is a great event not only for the testing of the dogs but it is a great chance to meet members and a wonderful social event.
If your dog scored at least 65 points at VJP we would highly encourage you to attend this years Armbruster. It is a great event not only for the testing of the dogs but it is a great chance to meet members and a wonderful social event.
Wild West Chapter Meeting
Chapter meeting will be held Friday evening Feb 25th at 6:30 pm. It will be at Cal Bambrough's house, 3673 N. 2225 E. in Layton. Light refreshments will be served but please BOB. Chairman Paul Trout will be conducting the meeting and Chapter business. Please email Cal at, lostcreek01@comcast.net by Feb. 21 to let him know your coming.
Topics discussed will be:
a) Vice Chairman election,
Jason Wilde will be stepping down as Vice Chairman to concentrate on his VR apprenticeship and Director of Testing responsiblities for the WWC.
(At this time Zac White has been nominated for Vice Chairman. We will be continuing to accept nominations till Feb 15th. Submit nominations to Chazz Holt - 801-915-5780, fishin4food711@hotmail.com no later than Feb 15,2011
After which time, nominations will be made public and voting will begin, you will be able to vote by email if not able to attend the meeting vote, until Feb 23rd by emailing, fishin4food711@hotmail.com) Also use form provided below
b) Proposal to have a WWC breeders award. This is proposed to be similar to the Great Lakes Chapter award. Recognizing tested dogs and talent.
c) Proposal to have state representives for the chapter and VDD. These are proposed to be voted on by the state members. A local contact for new members, puppy purchasers, testing coordinators,etc..
At this time we would like to ask for any volunteers for the state position, if you are interested in volunteering, please contact Chazz 801-915-5780, fishin4food711@hotmail.com Also use form provided below
d) Fund raising Ideas for 2011 for the WWC.
Also we have a 25 year member to recognize and celebrate!
Topics discussed will be:
a) Vice Chairman election,
Jason Wilde will be stepping down as Vice Chairman to concentrate on his VR apprenticeship and Director of Testing responsiblities for the WWC.
(At this time Zac White has been nominated for Vice Chairman. We will be continuing to accept nominations till Feb 15th. Submit nominations to Chazz Holt - 801-915-5780, fishin4food711@hotmail.com no later than Feb 15,2011
After which time, nominations will be made public and voting will begin, you will be able to vote by email if not able to attend the meeting vote, until Feb 23rd by emailing, fishin4food711@hotmail.com) Also use form provided below
b) Proposal to have a WWC breeders award. This is proposed to be similar to the Great Lakes Chapter award. Recognizing tested dogs and talent.
c) Proposal to have state representives for the chapter and VDD. These are proposed to be voted on by the state members. A local contact for new members, puppy purchasers, testing coordinators,etc..
At this time we would like to ask for any volunteers for the state position, if you are interested in volunteering, please contact Chazz 801-915-5780, fishin4food711@hotmail.com Also use form provided below
d) Fund raising Ideas for 2011 for the WWC.
Also we have a 25 year member to recognize and celebrate!
Breed Show and Judging/Continued Education Seminar - Required
Breed Show will start at 8 am Saturday Feb 26th and will again be held at Steve Field's shop..2458 North Rulon White Blvd. Farr West, Utah
Judging Seminar : Will begin after lunch around 1:30pm. Mark Heuer (WY), GNA Director of Judge Developement and Mike Talbot (MN) GNA Director of Testing, will be in attendance and presenting our Judging Seminar. This is for all Apprentices and current VR's . We strongly encourage all Judges in the WWC to attend as we will be dicussing many topics. The Apprentices need this seminar to become a Judge and many current VR's need it to stay current with their requirements to remain a Judge in the VDD and JGHV testing program. I would like RSVP's from the Judges or apprentices as we will be printing and handing out VGP and HZP "test practices" in printed manual form. Send RSVP to Cal Bambrough lostcreek01@comcast.net or Paul Trout vomorion@sitestar.net
Breed Show will start at 8 am Saturday Feb 26th and will again be held at Steve Field's shop..2458 North Rulon White Blvd. Farr West, Utah
Judging Seminar : Will begin after lunch around 1:30pm. Mark Heuer (WY), GNA Director of Judge Developement and Mike Talbot (MN) GNA Director of Testing, will be in attendance and presenting our Judging Seminar. This is for all Apprentices and current VR's . We strongly encourage all Judges in the WWC to attend as we will be dicussing many topics. The Apprentices need this seminar to become a Judge and many current VR's need it to stay current with their requirements to remain a Judge in the VDD and JGHV testing program. I would like RSVP's from the Judges or apprentices as we will be printing and handing out VGP and HZP "test practices" in printed manual form. Send RSVP to Cal Bambrough lostcreek01@comcast.net or Paul Trout vomorion@sitestar.net
The Wild West Chapter of VDD-GNA is proud to host the 2010 Armbruster in Boise, Idaho.
Please check the Armbruster page for all information pertaining to Armbruster 2010.
Please check the Armbruster page for all information pertaining to Armbruster 2010.
Pre Armbruster Qualifications
July 17- Utah at Cutler Marsh- Contact Cal Bambrough - 801-791-5250 - lostcreek01@comcast.net
July 24- California - Contact Cal Bambrough - 801- 791-5250 - lostcreek01@comcast.net
July 17- Utah at Cutler Marsh- Contact Cal Bambrough - 801-791-5250 - lostcreek01@comcast.net
July 24- California - Contact Cal Bambrough - 801- 791-5250 - lostcreek01@comcast.net
