Snake River Sportman and Gun Dog Association

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June/July 2005 NEWSLETTER

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Upcoming club events:

July

•     Family picnic – Saturday July 23 – McCeccarawley’s – see map below

August 

•     Sporting clays – Saturday August 13 Little Canyon Shooting – Plummer ID

September

• Fun trial and training day September 3, 2005 – Snow Farms – just south of Moscow off Highway 95

November

•  Youth hunt
•  Turkey shoot

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SEPT 3, 2005

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DID YOU KNOW?  

**Congrats to SRSGDA members’ dogs
“Abby “ Westbrook, “Tanner” Thiessen, “Jessie” and “Doc” Peacock for their outstanding performances at NSTRA trials this year and listing on the NW Region’s top 25 list for 2004-2005.

**your newsletter editor made a mistake last time regarding the  “Congrats to Fred Spencer and Frank Wargo NAVHDA Natural Abilities test scores.”  The winning scores were actually earned in the VDD (drathaar specialty) natural abilities test.  My apologies!

All results from the fun trials are posted on the website within a very short time following an event.  The website is updated regularly and upon demand when YOU, a member have information to share! 

This is a way for you to retrieve old newsletters, learn about upcoming events, see/post pictures of club members, dogs, and so forth.  Check out:

http://www.SnakeRiverGunDogClub.org

Our Webmaster, Devon St. Pierre, can be reached via email at:  Webmaster@SnakeRiverGunDog.org

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FAMILY PICNIC!!!

YAY! It’s summer time!  Join us – Saturday July 23!

Plan to arrive anytime after 4 p.m. and spend the end of a lazy summer day playing volleyball, horseshoes, croquet, one-on-one basketball, hiking to beautiful vistas on Moscow Mtn, or simply enjoying good food, good friends, and perhaps, a firework or two (weather/terrain conditions permitting).  This family event will be held at the home of Paul McCawley and Nance Ceccarelli, 1031 Showalter Road, Moscow, ID, (208-883-0752).   Please RSVP (yes’s, no’s, and numbers of attendees) by July 19 so we can better plan our food!

There will be a BBQ going – burgers, HOT dawgs, and who knows what else sponsored by the club  – looking forward to tasting more of the wonderful sides, salads, desserts, and overall good food this group puts together! Dinner is planned for close to 6:00 p.m.  A brief club meeting will follow dinner.

Bring lawn chairs, umbrellas, coolers for libations, children and leashes, dogs with tie-outs and kennels are welcome, too!  Everyone – new, old, former, prospective - is welcome and we look forward to seeing each one of you!



Looking forward to seeing you Saturday  July 23!  Main course and beverages will be provided.  Please RSVP (208-885-9707 office; 208-883-0752 home)  no later than Tuesday, July 19, 2005 so we have an accurate headcount!  Thanks!

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Fabulous Fun Trial and Training Day - September 3, 2005

Snow Farms – 7.am. – first brace!

The location is the farm (and home) of Jack and Susie Flack, 2732 Snow Road off Hwy 95 south of Moscow, with “local” quail raised in the Palouse the target(s) of choice. 

Directions to Flack's Field:  Heading south out of Moscow, ID go 2.5 miles past Columbia Tractor (the John Deere dealership) on highway 95. Turn right (west) on Snow Road. Go 1/2 to 3/4 of a mile on Snow Road.  The entrance for the trial will be on the north side of the road in the stubble field.

Just for a change of pace, this fall’s fun trial will feature a single entry fee, multiple 15-minute braces, and the inaugural awarding of an annual trophy.  We will also accommodate SRSGDA traditional-style paired team braces and training braces in the fields at the regular $15.00 per brace fee.  Placement ribbons will be awarded in all events (double elimination and traditional pairs).

Modeled after the highly successful Spokane Bird Dog Association’s Double Elimination Tournament held earlier this spring, brace mates participate in 15 minute braces with the “winner” of each brace advancing to the “A” bracket – and the “non-winner” advancing to the “B” bracket.  A winner is determined and the brace is over as soon as the first handler/dog combination secures two birds to hand, even if less than fifteen minutes has elapsed.  Handlers/dogs progress through the brackets until an overall winner is determined.  Everyone is guaranteed two braces for the single entry fee of $25.00.  Depending on the total number of entries, individual dogs may run as many as 6, 7, 8 or more braces as they advance through brackets.  There is no judging, no restriction on numbers of shells used, and any pointing, flushing, retrieving dog is eligible – actually any dog may participate!

The event can accommodate the first 16, 24 or 32 pre-registered dogs – so get your entries in NOW for this fast, frenetic, free-shooting folly! 

To enter, you may email Nance Ceccarelli (njc@moscow.com, or nancec@uidaho.edu) or, call 208-883-0752 (home + voice mail) no later than August 15, 2005 to guarantee your slot.  Entries received the morning of the fun trial will automatically go into the team brace format. 

Individuals may be accommodated in the double-elimination that morning in the case of no-shows. As always, our focus is FUN and SAFETY.

Volunteers just like YOU are needed to ensure our club’s success! We are seeking volunteers to help set up and tear down.  We need assistance planting birds, marshalling, tracking braces, and many other fun-filled duties. For specific job descriptions and to request your own special assignment as a trial volunteer, please contact Kay or Ed Westbrook a call (208-498-4450). (Volunteers receive a complimentary lunch!)

Lunch is a potluck – always delicious!  Please bring a main dish, dessert, salad or side dish to share.   The club provides  paper products, utensils and beverages.
 

So, you missed the last fun trial?????   See what you missed!!!

Now – don’t miss the next one!

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Fun Trial:  June 2005 Treasurer’s Report
Income:
 Brace Fees             $750.0
 Food/Drinks            $60.40
 Birds                       $195.50
Membership Dues:   $90.00
Total Income            $1,005.90 

Expenses
Birds                         $765.00
Porta Potty               $80.00
Food/utensils            $12.77

Total Expenses         $857.77
Revenue/(Loss)        $148.13

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Sporting clays!!! Break ‘em, bust ‘em – August 13, 2005

Club President Bart Dearborn is organizing and chairing this event set for a summer Saturday at SRSGDA member Little Canyon Shooting’s sporting clays course in Plummer, Idaho.  Expect a relatively early morning start with options to shoot 50 or 100 targets. 

For details and to reserve your spot, please contact Bart Dearborn at (509)334-3774 or bartd@pullman.com.

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We would love to place YOUR picture here along with a story or message or ad!


Congrats to Paul McCawley and Ed Westbrook!

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Classifieds

Dick Chapman has English Pointers available for sale to “approved” (loving) family hunting homes.  A telephone call and visit with Dick gives one an opportunity to see some of the best hunting and trialing pointer bloodlines in young pups and older dogs.  A number of the dogs are fully “finished” gun dogs; a few are super breeding stock; and of course, there are the fabulous “pups” with the exact same breeding as Wacko the Backhoe, Tanner the Terrific, Tippy the Tremendous, and Kenya-“I love to win”-Kinyon. …wiggles, wags, and a lot of energy ready for the right placement! 

SRSGDA member Linda Thompson invites you to her website for… Holistic health food, treats and supplements for dogs, cats, and horses, as well as pet care  and pet friendly products.  Visit http://www.healthypetnet.com/lindathompson or contact Linda at 509-338-551

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