Dear Western Illinois NAVHDA Members and Friends,
1. This is a quick reminder that the March meeting will be held this coming Sunday at the Henke residence,
10447 - 55th Street. We will plan on starting about 9:00 AM. We can work on pointing drills, steadiness,
puppy training, etc. We can all chip in and plan on ordering Pizza for lunch.
2. If you have NOT paid your 2008 dues, you are overdue. If you do not wish to continue receiving chapter
information, please let me know. If you do wish to continue with the chapter, please send your dues ($30.00)
to Bobbi Benson, 10447 - 55th Street, Wapello, IA 52653
3. The fun hunt was a great time. It was pretty cold, but the club house was warm, the food was good, and
the friendship was the best. Congratulations to Kevin Haines for his outstanding high score performance.
For the Birds bent over backwards hosting us and deserves our sincere appreciation.
http://www.huntforthebirds.com
4. Congratulations to Terry and Jan Huebbe on their litter of 8 Drahthaar puppies born in February 5th.
Vicki and Sarge are the proud parents. http://www.flusswindung.com
5. Congratulations to Bobbi Benson on her litter of 10 Spinone puppies born on February 2nd. They are
also known as the Ground Hogs! http://www.cacciacanespinone.com
6. Congratulations to Jeff Henke on his litter of 9 Drahthaar puppies born March 5th. Another full moon litter
. . . what are we thinking?! http://www.vomentenmoordd.com
7. Western Illinois Chapter NAVHDA web site is now being managed by Mark Gehrke and he is doing a
wonderful job. We all need to contribute to his efforts. If you have pictures or news to share, please let
either Mark or Bobbi know.
Webmaster: Mark Gehrke Bobbi Benson
309-797-7704 309-337-7708 or 319-523-3683
emai: gehrke2000@mchsi.com email: spinoni@louisacomm.net
Be sure to visit the web site:
http://www.westernillinoisnavhda.org
8. CANCELLED, one-day test planned for Saturday, May 19, 2007.
I hope I didn't forget anything. As always, if I did, I'm sorry. With 19 puppies in the house sleep is hard to
come by.
Hope to see you all on Sunday,
Bobbi Benson, Secretary
Western Illinois NAVHDA
309-337-7708
entenmoor@louisacomm.net
or
spinoni@louisacomm.net