Western Illinois NAVHDA News – Volume 9, Issue 2 – February 2008
Dear Western Illinois NAVHDA Members and Friends,
The annual meeting was a great success. Twenty-six members and family attended and we all enjoyed a
variety of tasty foods. It is always fun to share this time together.
Our deep appreciation goes to Mike Murphy for hosting us again this year.
BUSINESS MEETING REPORT:
Officer Reports:
President Rich Runge - general discussion of NAVHDA training and testing and the future of the Chapter.
Vice-President/Training Director Jeff Henke – No report.
Treasurer Jim Crowder – Provided a financial statement showing income of $4905.00 and expenses of
$4533.20 for an increase of $371.80 added to the starting balance of $1040.51. That gives the Chapter a
current balance of $1412.31. The 2008 insurance has been paid.
Secretary Bobbi Benson – Reported the Western Illinois E-mail address book was lost from the computer.
It has been re-constructed but all attendees are encouraged to double-check the membership list
provided at the meeting to be sure all their information is correct.
Board Member Brian Lake – No Report
Webmaster Mark Gehrke – Requested members send any information and photos to him so he may
update the web site.
Old Business: Chapter equipment trailer. The old trailer is not worth the expense it will take to update it
and it is not really large enough to store chapter equipment. After discussion is was decided the chapter
should pursue purchasing a new 10 x 6 cargo trailer and that fund raising events should be held at each
meeting to help pay for the new trailer. The question of sponsorships was discussed with members being
willing to consider appropriate sponsors. Joe Nagle and other members will check with area dealers to get
an idea of what is available and the cost involved. It was decided a line item would be set to track the
money ear marked for the new trailer. A motion was made, seconded, and passed to take $500.00 of the
current chapter funds and place them in this fund. Additional ideas are to hold an auction of donated
items at the Fun Hunt and 50/50 drawings and Annie Oakley shoots at chapter training days.
New Business:
The members decided not to put on a spring test and encouraged members to help other area chapters
fill their spring tests.
The chapter will put in for a three-day fall test for October 3,4,5, 2008. We need to fly a judge in this year,
so the three-day test could help cover this additional expense.
The members are interested in conducting a two-day dog-training clinic again this year. We will see if we
can arrange for John Crozier to put one on in July.
2008 Training Dates and Locations:
March 8, 2008 – For The Birds, Illinois City, IL – Fun Hunt (Additional Info. follows)
April 12, 2008 – Mark & Michelle Wilbers, Maquokota, IA, http://www.brushdale.com/
Directions will be provided soon. http://www.brushdale.com/contactus.html
May 10, 2008 – For The Birds (Pending) http://www.huntforthebirds.com/location
June 14, 2008 – Lou Ligeno’s, Maquokota, IA Directions to follow.
July 12-13, 2008 – Henke/Benson Farm, 10447 – 55th Street, Wapello, IA
Training Clinic (Pending scheduling with trainer)
August 9, 2008 – Doug Vickstrom Farm + Trap Shoot (Pending scheduling)
September 13, 2008 – Henke/Benson Farm, Mock NA/UPT/UT Test
October 3, 4, 5, 2008 – Henke/Benson Farm, Fall Test (Pending Approval)
November or December – Club Hunt (Pending Date / Location)
WELCOME NEW AND RETURNING MEMBERS:
Tim Baker, 1266 Nicholson Rd, Lincoln, IL 62656
217-732-6754 (h) or 217-737-4888 (C) gocougs@insightbb.com
Tim will be looking at the variety of breeds our members have as he looks forward to a new hunting
partner.
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Piotr (Peter) & Izabela Kisielinski, 24923 N. Highway 59, Barrington, IL 60010
847-381-7869, email: piotr@braccoitaliano.us or pikisieli@yahoo.com
Breed: Bracco Italiano Kennel Name: Canes Venatici
Be sure to check out their web site: http://www.braccoitaliano.us
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Welcome back - Joe and Kayla Nagle, 1894 – 22nd Ave, Moline, IL 61265
309-797-6695 wirehairedvizsla@mchsi.com
Breed: Wirehaired Vizsla and GSP. Joe and Kayla were members for many years and we are looking
forward to having them back involved with the chapter.
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FUN HUNT: The next Western Illinois NAVHDA chapter event is the Fun Hunt.
Saturday, March 8, 2008 - For The Birds, 11625 - 204th Street W., Illinois City, IL 61259
For directions see: http://www.huntforthebirds.com/location/
IMPORTANT:
The fun hunt is open to all members, non-members, friends, and family.
SOMETHING NEW:
We are asking the members (and others that would like to donate) to bring an item for a fund raising
auction! Bring a new or good used dog-training item, artwork, baked goods, hunting clothing, etc.
Anything you would like to donate to the chapter. The proceeds will go into the trailer fund.
The rules and registration were sent in a separate message and are posted on the Western Illinois
NAVHDA web site. Please feel free to print it off and share it with family and friends. http://www.
westernillinoisnavhda.org
Please note registrations are pre-paid and include one lunch with a full run. A rain date has been set for
April 5th, 2008. Pre-paid entries must be received by Rich Runge no later than Friday, February 29, 2008
so birds may be reserved and we can give For the Birds an idea of how many to plan on for lunch.
Additional meals may be purchased for $5.00.
If you have any questions contact Rich Runge at 309.798.5115 or Jeff Henke at 563.299.4435.
Regards,
Bobbi Benson, Secretary
Western Illinois NAVHDA