Come Celebrate 25 years of The Small Munsterlander Club of North America at our Annual Conference Kettle Moraine NAVHDA training grounds Weigand Farm N1122 Arrow Lane Campbellsport, WI 53101 Seminars include: First Aid in the field How to release your dog from a trap or snare Training Stations: Heeling, Backing, Blind Retrieve, HRC Hunt Tests Conformation Evaluations As always, we will have: The Banquet, the Auction, the Annual Meeting, SMCNA Annual Awards Presentation and Hunter, Junior Hunter, Puppy Class Bird Derby with the Calcutta
EVENT AND GUEST RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY Kettle Moraine NAVHDA Chapter has given me permission to take part in the activities scheduled on their training property at Weigand Farm, N1122 Arrow Lane, Campbellsport, WI 53101 scheduled on. Whereas, I agree to the following: Whereas, I the undersigned have voluntarily chosen to attend this event; I acknowledge that hunting and shooting are activities that have associated risks. Those risks cannot be eliminated without destroying the unique character of this activity. The same elements that contribute to the unique character of hunting can be cause of loss or damage to my equipment, or illness, permanent bodily damage, injury or death. I agree to assume responsibility for all risks associated with my activities on or around the property, whether those risks are known or unknown, anticipated or unanticipated. My participation in these activities is purely voluntary, and I elect to participate despite the risks. Whereas, I, the undersigned assume full responsibility for myself, including my minor children and for my animals, for all liability, damages, expenses, and demands, including but not limited to bodily injury, death, damage to real or personal property which arise from my activities on or around the property. This Release and Waiver is intended to and shall operate to, discharge in advance the club officers, promoters, sponsors, officials, landowners, club members, and other participants, and the Small Munsterlander Club of North America, Inc., from any and all liability arising out of or connected in any way with my participation in the event, even though that liability may arise out of the negligence or carelessness on the part of any person or entity above mentioned. Knowing these risks, I, the undersigned have read, understood and accept the terms and conditions stated herein and acknowledge that this agreement shall be effective and binding upon myself, my heirs, and assigns, personal representatives and estate for all members of my family, including any minors accompanying me. I understand that no animals are allowed at the event without express prior permission by application to said event and that I assume all liabilities associated with the presence of any animal owned by me at said event. All animals are expected to be under the control of the owner. A failure to control any animal will result in the ejection of such animal from the event, without refund. I have read and I am in total agreement with the terms of this release and understand that by signing this release I am relinquishing and waiving certain legal rights I otherwise would have. Name (print) Signature Date Signed Under age 18, Signature of parent or guardian Name of minor child Date _ Name (print) _ Signature _ Date Signed Under age 18, Signature of parent or guardian Name of minor child Date * Note: All dogs must be on a leash at all times and make sure your dog s vaccinations are up-to-date.
2018 25 th ANNIVERSARY SMCNA CONFERENCE INFORMATION The Small Munsterlander Club or North America will hold its 2018 20th Annual Conference at Weigand Farm, N1122 Arrow Lane, Campbellsport, WI 53101. From Interstate 41, Exit Hwy 67 and go East on HWY 67 towards Campbellsport. Just under 2 miles will be a Right hand turn of Hwy 67 onto Arrow Lane. Follow Arrow Lane and you will see Bird Pens. Follow gravel road as it goes between house and metal building as it meanders between fields to parking area. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: Thursday, June 14, 2018 Arrival time - 6 PM- Social Hour(s) Location to be determined 6 PM- Dinner & Catch up with friends & get to know new attendees Friday, June 15, 2018 8 8:30 AM Welcome social 8:30 9:30 First Aid in the field 9:30 10:30 Traps and Snares MOVE TO ROTATING STATIONS 10:45 AM (EACH STATION 1 HOUR, 15 MINUTES BETWEEN STATION) GROUPS WILL BE ASSIGNED ONCE REGISTRATION IS COMPLETED) STATION 1 STATION 2 STATION 3 STATION 4 Backing Demonstration Heeling (With Your Dog) UPT, Utility Test HRC Hunt Tests (With Your Dog) Blind Retrieve (With Your Dog) Noon- 1 PM Lunch 1-4:45 PM ROTATING STATIONS 5 5:45 Annual Business Meeting 6-7 PM Social Hour-7 PM- Dinner on the grounds 8 PM Bird Derby Calcutta and SMCNA Annual Awards Presentation Saturday, June 16, 2018 7 AM-Noon- Bird Derby Noon- 1 PM- Lunch 1 PM 4 PM Bird Derby 6-7 PM- SMCNA Annual Banquet. ANITA S LOG CABIN 7 PM- Bird Derby Awards and Annual Auction* *John Batten is in charge of the Annual Auction. Please contact him at Phone: 262-638-4488 Email: batten.john@twindisc.com Address: John Batten Twin Disc, Inc. 1328 Racine St. Racine, WI 53403 Auction donations as soon as possible. We appreciate any items-large or small, including hunting trips, hunting gear, training equipment, or anything you think a SMCNA member would enjoy! Sunday, June 17, 2018 Additional training opportunity questions from training stations on Friday, etc. ACCOMODATIONS: HOLIDAY INN FOND DU LAC PHONE 920-923-1440 COMFORT INN FOND DU LAC PHONE 623-748-7091 SUPER 8 FOND DU LAC PHONE 920-922-1080 MICROTEL INN FOND DU LAC PHONE 920-929-4000 Limited Camping Available: Call Mark Whitaker
2018 25 th ANNIVERSARY SMCNA CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM REGISTRATION FORM Please complete and return by May 30, 2018 Cancellation policy for the 20th annual conference: Due to the fact we will order food, beverages, and birds based on the number of people registered by May 30, 2018, the Small Munsterlander Club of North America, Inc. will only refund your entry fee if you cancel prior to June 7, 2018. The enclosed wavier must be signed by all participants. NAME(S) ADDRESS STATE ZIP PHONE E-MAIL NAME OF DOGS IN ATTENDANCE Arrival Date and time: Departure Date and Time: Motel Name BIRD DERBY ENTRY: Calcutta: The payout in each Class will be 1 st - 30%, 2 nd - 20%, and 3 rd - 10%, 40% will be donated to the SMCNA. Trophies will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. * Qualifies for Hall of Fame Points Calculation of registration fee: Number of Adults: x $150.00 = (a) 12 and under: x $75.00 =(b) This includes Lunch, and Dinner. Breakfast is on your own. Number of dogs entered in bird competition: x $35.00 = (c) Total of lines a-b-c $ Complete the registration form and wavier form, with your check made to SMCNA by May 30, 2018 and mail to: Joseph Gilroy, SMCNA Treasurer, 106 Green Summit, Newnan, GA 30265, 419-466-9952, Jegilroy@gmail.com Questions? Contact host Mark Whitaker E-mail: mwhitaker24@comcast.net Items You May Want to Bring With You to the Annual Conference Bring your own adult beverages, dog equipment (all dogs must be on a leash at all times and make sure your dog s vaccinations are up-to-date), chairs for outdoors, sun and bug protection and if possible a raffle or auction item for our 25th Anniversary conference fundraiser. The raffle and auction is our main resource for income for the conference. PLEASE help, even if you can t attend. John Batten is in charge of the Annual Auction. Please contact him at Phone: 262-488-3567 Email: batten.john@twindisc.com Address: 1328 Racine Street Racine, WI 53403 Bring or ship auction donations as soon as possible.
2018 SMCNA Bird Championship Guidelines Field: The field shall be approximately 20 to 40 acres and hopefully of grass between 1 ft to 2 ft high, so that dogs can be seen at all times by the judges and spectators. There will be boundary markers indicating that boundaries in which are considered in or out of bounds. There should be water tanks available for the dogs to drink or be cooled down in the fields at all times. Birds: Quail or Chukars are preferred, there will be 5 birds placed for the first run and 4 for each run thereafter. If a bird flies off during planting another will be placed. Judging: Puppy Class - up to 16 months: The handler may whoa his dog into the bird when deemed necessary. The puppy will be required to pick up the bird but does not have to totally deliver to hand; the handler can also make several steps to recover the bird from the dog. Puppy Scoring: 10 points for a point (pup does not have to be steady to flush, wing or shot), 10 points for retrieve within 5 steps/ pup receives 5 point scoring if pup picks up bird but does not retrieve, deduct 2 point for each spent shell. If a pup catches a bird after establishing point, it will receive points for the point, but no retrieving points. Junior Hunter Class - up to 36 months: These dogs will be judged as a started hunting dog, when the dog establishes point he must remain steady to flush, once the hunter is in front of the dog, the dog may break and at this point the retrieving will begin. If the dog starts breaking prior to the bird being flushed, no score will be awarded. The dog should pick the bird up and return it directly to It s handler, with a minimum of commands; handler may take a couple of steps to the dog in order to retrieve the bird to hand. Junior Hunter Scoring: 10 points for a point, 10 points for retrieve, minus 2 points for each shell spent. Hunter Class: These dogs will be judged as a finished hunting dog, when the dog establishes point he must remain steady to wing, once the bird is in the air the dog may break and at this point the retrieving will begin. If the dog starts breaking prior to the bird being flushed, no score will be awarded. The dog should go quickly to the fallen bird, pick it up, return directly to the handler and then wait calmly until told to release the bird to hand; handler may take a step to the dog in order to retrieve the bird to hand Hunter Scoring: 10 points for a point, 10 points for retrieve, minus 2 points for each shell spent. In the event the bird flushes wild prior to the handler getting to the dog and the dog was steady, the handler can shoot the bird and get full credit on the score. If the dog takes out the bird the handler will receive a zero on the point and if the bird is shot and retrieved, full score will be awarded on the retrieve. If the dog takes the bird out and catches the bird, no score will be awarded it will be considered a lost bird. If a bird is produced and the gunner misses the bird and the dog takes off and retrieves it, full score shall be awarded for retrieve. If the handler/gunner/judge accidentally flushes the bird the bird can be shot for the retrieve and scored only for a retrieve. Non-productive points by a dog, there will be no score given. In order to score there must be a productive point with bird being flushed. No dead birds will be scored on, but if the judge determines the bird is fresh, the point will be scored and the handler will then throw the bird with a shot fired in the air and the retrieve will be scored accordingly. Field Time: Will be 20 minutes. Gunners: All gunners under the age of 18 years must have completed a hunter safety course and have a certification card. Each gunner and handler should be briefed for safety issues and counseled by the Field Marshal and Judges. At any time an individual is deemed not safe in the field, at the discretion of the Judge and Field Marshal the brace can be terminated immediately. Safety is a must. All dogs must be kept under control and on leads at all times when not in the field!