For: English Cocker Spaniel Club of America By: Dennis N. Joannides & Buzz Benson
Our history of field trialing cockers is in danger of being lost, forgotten or, worse, misquoted 2
First official field trial 1925 was the first cocker field trial in the United States 1926-- 36 entries in Verbank, NY First National Championship was in 1953 held in Illinois. 3
The original trials had dogs referred to as Cockers The ECSCA came into existence in 1936 after the AKC recognized the split in the breed. Everything that happened after that date, the dogs were then labeled American or English. 4
Early Beginnings Cinar, the Harriman kennel, imported two foundation cockers from Scotland in 1935 and from four litters this pair produced 5 Field Trial Champions: Fld. Ch. Cinar Spot of Earlsmoor, w. 10/12/36 Fld. Ch. Cinar's Soot, w. 4/19/37 Fld. Ch. Cinar's Chuck, w. 6/13/38 Fld. Ch. Cinar's Ring, w. 6/13/38 Fld. Ch. Cinar's Dash, w. 8/20/39 Referenced from the Jubilee Book of the ECSCA, Inc. 5
1953 First National Cocker Championship Photo Missing FC Camino's Cheetah (V2) (S357028, 3-08) Black, white and tan bitch. Wh: 4/3/1949. By DC Camino Boy (V2) X Shawnon's Ace 3-08. Breeder: Ralph W Brown. Owner: H C McGrew. FC Earned: Date Unknown. NFCh Earned: 1953 6
Only Two Dual Champions CH, FC Arbury Squib, 1944 Bred by: J.M. Fitzroy-Newdigate Owned by: Henry W. Toulmin Finished in 1944 Imported from Ireland and was of pure field/working stock. This line is gone. CH, FC Camino Boy, 1950 Bred by: John S. Pitts Owned by: H. C. "Dan" McGrew, Finished in 1950. He produced 3 FC's, two became National Field Champions 7
1993 Rebirth of Cocker Field Trials 1998 Rebirth of National Championships 1998 NFC FC Flathome Accord Rocky Owner: Ernie Hasse. FC Earned: 5/3/1997. NFC Earned: 1998. AFC Earned:. 8
2004 Double National Cocker Champion ENFC NFC FC AFC Chyknell Megan Liver bitch. Wh: 7/7/2001. By Danderw Druid (03YB) X Chyknell Jessica 3-08 (03YB). Owner: Mr & Mrs A R Ginn. FC Earned: 4/27/2003. NFC Earned: 10/31/2004. AFC Earned: 4/27/2007. 9
2010 National Cocker Championship 2010 NFC FC Ballymena's Irish Rose "Nellie" Owners: Lisa and Hobson Brown, Jr. Handler: Tom Ness 10
Dedicated to preserving the past and protecting the future. Houses over 40 breeds of dogs and operates the National Bird Dog Museum, Field Trial Hall of Fame, & Wildlife Heritage Center, all under one roof at Grand Junction, TN. The exhibits, art and extensive natural resources/sporting dog library are all free for the public s enjoyment and education six days per week, Tuesday through Sunday. 11
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Part 1 of our proposal 13
Continental Wing Our chance to preserve our history and honor great dogs and people of the past Bird Dog Foundation Inc, 2009
Breeds that have already bought in:? 15
English Cocker Spaniel 16
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Acquire space in the Bird Dog Museum 1. Outlay for 25 linear feet of space $29,000.00 2. Matching endowment fund $29,000.00 3. Estimated cost for display cases $ 5,000.00 4. Miscellaneous $ 2,000.00 Total Investment $65,000.00 19
Funding the project 1. Cocker s Hall of Fame Founder s $19,500.00 2. Pledges form others $ 7,500.00 3. ECSCA Founders Contribution $15,000.00 4. Future fund raising from ECSCA and FTC $23,000.00 Total Investment $65,000.00 20
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Part 2 of our proposal 22
Part 2 of our proposal Its Structure... Each breed has its own field trial hall of fame committee (FTHFC) that serves as a standing committee of its breed and of the Field Trial Hall of Fame The breed FTHFC must make application to the FTHF for acceptance and approval of its selection process for dogs and individuals being elected to the hall of fame (HOF) 23
Part 2 of our proposal Field Trial Hall of Fame Process Each FTHFC shall : Carry out all of its endeavors so that the entire selection process is conducive to individuals and dogs being fairly selected, widely recognized, revered, and respected as deserving of the honor of induction by knowledgeable participants in the sport of English Cocker Spaniel field trialing 24
Part 2 of our proposal Your FTC is requesting the ECSCA to : Establish an English Cocker Field Trial Hall of Fame Committee (CFTHFC) as a standing committee of the ECSCA The CFTHFC shall consist of 7 members: Initially 4 from different geographic regions (appointed by FTC) One from the FTC, who shall serve as chairperson Two members-at-large shall be appointed, one by the ECSCA and one by the FTC. 25
Part 2 of our proposal Duties of the English Cocker FTHFC: Establish written criteria for the process of individual selection of candidates for the English cocker field trial hall of fame (CFTHOF) including numbers of inductees, timing of an annual selection and induction ceremony, and general criteria Appoint an advisory committee to research and document the history of field trialing cockers Create a list of items suitable for display in the Bird Dog Museum (BDM) 26
Part 2 of our proposal We would like to ask for two motions: 1. To acquire space and establish a CFTHOF in the Bird Dog Museum, located in Grand Junction, Tennessee, and provide initial funding of $15,000.00 from the ECSCA. The space will house English Cocker field trial memorabilia as well as displays to honor dogs and individuals inducted into the CFTHOF. 2. To establish a standing Field Trial Hall of Fame Committee (FTHFC). 27
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Your ECSCA has approved the creation of English Cocker Hall Fame to be housed in the Bird Dog Museum in Grand Junction, Tennessee. The ECSCA has also donated $15,000 towards its establishment Now it s your turn to help. So that more field trialers and english cocker enthusiasts can become Founders we expanded the class of Founders. 29
Founding Sponsorship Levels Diamond-$10,000+ Platinum - $5,000.00 + Gold - $2,500.00+ Silver - $1,000.00+ Bronze-$500.00+ All Founding sponsors will be permanently recognized on a plaque in the museum. The Bird Dog Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization and donations should qualify for a tax deduction. Contact your tax advisor for more information. The Bird Dog Foundation will acknowledge your donation in writing and send you a receipt 30