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Bernhardt Randy Gorby Dan Feighert 4-5 Wags n Brags 6-7 Big Game 8 Training Property 9 Detailed Calendar & Contact List 10 10/12 7:00 PM Jan 6:30 PM 2016 UPCOMINGU EVENTS PV Board Meeting Open to All

Kevin Bernhardt Treasurer Kristi Goeringer Secretary Mike Schwan BOARD MEMBERS Jim David May Heldt David Myles Edwards Westall Sarah David Westall Hailes Membership Chair Kristi Goeringer Webmaster

Message From Your President Curt Lacey PVHRC 30 th Anniversary August Hunt Test and 3 rd and final Club Hunt Test of the year is in the books which ended the year with a great hunt test.

1 PLATTE VALLEY HUNTING RETRIEVER CLUB October 1, 2016 Message From Your President 1-2 Meeting Minutes 2 The Platte Valley Training Table 3 Stories Welcome 3 Welcome to the PV Duck Blind John Edmonds Dave Casey Kevin Mike Brockman Bernhardt Randy Gorby Dan Feighert 4-5 Wags n Brags 6-7 Big Game 8 Training Property 9 Detailed Calendar & Contact List 10 10/12 7:00 PM Jan 6:30 PM 2016 UPCOMINGU EVENTS PV Board Meeting Open to All Members & Guests 2017 Annual Board Meeting Pizza will be served See last page for detailed calendar SMALL GAME DATES AND FEES LINK TO ALL HRC PREMIUMSP PV OFFICERS President Curt Lacey Vice President Kevin Bernhardt Treasurer Kristi Goeringer Secretary Mike Schwan BOARD MEMBERS Jim David May Heldt David Myles Edwards Westall Sarah David Westall Hailes Membership Chair Kristi Goeringer Webmaster Steve Goeringer Newsletter Barbara Newsome HRC Conceived by Hunters for Hunters Affiliated with The United Kennel Club, Inc., & The Hunting Retriever Club, Inc. Message From Your President Curt Lacey PVHRC 30 th Anniversary August Hunt Test and 3 rd and final Club Hunt Test of the year is in the books which ended the year with a great hunt test. PVHRC members did a great job on set-up day, moving equipment from Saturday s test to Sunday s test and picking up Sunday s test equipment and packing up the trailer and cleaning up. Thank you all. Two PVHRC members volunteered to become more involved putting on a Regular Hunt Test, Kevin Bernhardt did his first Hunt Chair and Mac Covey did her first Hunt Secretary. Thank you both for taking on these duties. One of the many highlights of the hunt test was the Hunt Test Social Dinner, Taco/Burrito Bar and 30 th Anniversary Cake and raffle. Marybell Bernhardt did a great a job of organizing and preparing the food with great help from her daughters Alexandria and Abigail along with their friends and Kristi Goeringer who also was selling Social dinner tickets and 30 th Anniversary hats. Thank you to the club members who helped with the clean-up, great job. Jeff Redd along with Kevin Bernhardt did a great job of putting together the raffle which did very well. While preparing for the hunt test, several issues came up and they were, finding Bird Techs, low water levels with limited access, Tamarack SWA access roads being repaired from last year s flood and the vegetation was too tall and getting the club trailer to and from the hunt test. One of the major issues was finding Bird Techs and it all came together with the great help and a lot of phone calls from Marijayne Fehringer, Dennis Rosenbach, Dave Marsteller and PVHRC Members Mike Schwan, Jeff Redd, Mike Brockman, and Eric Bergersen. The Bird Techs who did a great job are: Tyler Brewer, Lucas Scott, Joe Fehringer, Mike Ramos, Athena Ramos, Gabe Naegle, Dominick Naegle, Skylar Kendall, Jeremy McMillan Peters, Jake Willey, Josiah Willey, Stephanie Fehringer, Clayton Funkhouser, and Blake Bergersen. PVHRC members and other club members came together to make this hunt test run smooth. One of the issues mentioned above that was averted was getting the club trailer to and from the hunt test. Thank you to Rich Jenke II, Barbara Newsome, Myles Edwards and my son Keil Lacey for helping out the club getting the trailer to and from the hunt test. Before the hunt test, Barbara (Continued on page 2) DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS TO THIS NEWSLETTER IS THE 26th OF EACH MONTH. Materials received after the deadline will not be included. Submissions are subject to the editor s decision on inclusion and may be edited. Opinions are those of the various authors and may not express the official position of the PVHRC, Inc. Member contributions to this newsletter is encouraged

P a ge 2 (Continued from page 1) volunteered to bring back the trailer by driving out Sunday and picking it up but during the hunt test another option came up which worked out very well.

With that said, I think it would be PVHRC best interest to try and find a place closer to the Front Range to hold our August hunt test.

2 P a ge 2 (Continued from page 1) volunteered to bring back the trailer by driving out Sunday and picking it up but during the hunt test another option came up which worked out very well. The Tamarack SWA is a great place to hold a hunt test especially the $10.00 fee to hold it there but the past couple of years it has been hard to find good areas to run tests due to the past floods. With that said, I think it would be PVHRC best interest to try and find a place closer to the Front Range to hold our August hunt test. If anyone knows of a place that PVHRC could run a hunt test that is close to the Front Range, please get in contact with the Board and we can check it out. Thank you all and have a safe and fun hunting season, Curt Minutes Submitted by Mike Schwan Meeting was at the Heldts prior to the Picnic/Auction Board officers and members in attendance: Curt Lacey, President; Kevin Bernhardt, Vice- President; Mike Schwan, Secretary, Kristi Goeringer, Treasurer; Mike Brockman, David Heldt, Dan Feighert - Board Members. Treasurer report: Given by Kristi - We are currently doing very well financially. We do have upcoming annual lease and insurance expenses. Discussions: August hunt test: Curt asked that we all actively look for a closer location for the fall hunt test. SEPTEMBER, 2016 MEETING MINUTES Club positions for 2017: A nominating committee was formed (Kevin Bernhardt, Dave Heldt, and Dan Feighert) to nominate officers and board members for All officers need to be elected. We will also need to have someone create a professional newsletter each month. Barbara Newsome has done an outstanding job for years and will be stepping down. Mike S will be membership chair to relieve Kristi. Orange hunting hats: Kristi will look into the cost for orange hunting hats with our club logo on it. We may want to have these hats available to sell at our upland test. Treasurer bond: The treasurer must be bonded (our by-laws state this). Mike S will enquire with insurance carrier the cost of a surety bond. 501 c (3): Mike S is researching the costs and benefits of obtaining 501 c (3) status. Having 501 c (3) status will allow for the club to receive tax deductible donations and exempt the club from paying taxes. Some HRC clubs have it and Mike will reach out to clubs that do to discuss benefits/costs. Club insurance: Mike S discussed policy with insurance carrier. Lee Ann is also in conversation with carrier regarding club inventory, etc. We will continue conversation with them and report back at next board meeting to ensure we have adequate coverage. Trailer inventory: completed by Dave and Lee Ann Heldt, Mike Brockman, and Curt Lacey. Thank you David for cooking Italian brats. PVHRC 2017 hunt tests: Mike S volunteered to chair the spring hunt test. Lee Ann will be hunt secretary for spring and upland (possibly with Mac s help). Mike B will talk to SCHRC to determine if they plan on having an upland and if we will alternate years to support each other s tests. PVHRC January Annual Meeting: Curt will secure Gander Mountain. We will be having pizza. Next Monthly Board Meeting October 12 6:30 pm Sportsman Warehouse Open to all PV Members & Guests 11 West 84th Ave, Thornton, CO [Near I-25 & 84th Ave] BE SURE TO CHECK OUT THE PLATTE VALLEY FACEBOOK PAGE Facebook Link THERE WILL NOT BE A NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER. THE NEXT NEWSLETTER WILL BE DECEMBER

P a ge 3 THE PLATTE VALLEY TRAINING TABLE Table details: It is made of two separate tables (2'x8'x6"), each capable of standing alone but ready to be bolted end to end.

They are fairly heavy, but can be carried and erected by one person. For being portable, it is fairly stable. My dog Mojo jumps up onto it without me being around and he sleeps on it.

There are removable vertical pipes with aircraft cable stretched between for guiding the dog. We strongly suggest that the users of the table keep it out of the weather so it will last.

3 P a ge 3 THE PLATTE VALLEY TRAINING TABLE Table details: It is made of two separate tables (2'x8'x6"), each capable of standing alone but ready to be bolted end to end. The painted surface has an additive that gives the surface a non-slip texture. The legs can be folded up into the underside of the table for storage and transport. They are fairly heavy, but can be carried and erected by one person. For being portable, it is fairly stable. My dog Mojo jumps up onto it without me being around and he sleeps on it. Rich Carpenter donated all the retrieving aids and are very much like those discussed in the TriTronics "Trained Retrieve" training tapes. There are removable vertical pipes with aircraft cable stretched between for guiding the dog. We strongly suggest that the users of the table keep it out of the weather so it will last. It's available on a first come, first use basis. [HUGE thank you to Mike Brockman for building this and making it available to members] STORIES WELCOME This is the time of year when club activity slows because everyone is out hunting. So please share hunting photos, funny photos, hunting recipes, etc. All input is welcome!! TO JOIN PLATTE VALLEY Go To PVHRC.com and click Membership TO RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP Send your check to Kristi Goeringer; 9885 W 97th Dr.; Westminster, CO 80021

P a ge 4 Welcome to the Platte Valley Duck Blind John Edmonds - I am joining PVHRC for the second

I have been on a break for the last few years raising the family and then spending any spare time

My wife, Robin, and I have two daughters and three labs Lulu who is 11 years old and officially

After two bouts with cancer, years of beating herself up in the fields, and helping to raise our two

We have another 6 year old lab and then a new 6 month old pup that has some big shoes to fill out in

4 P a ge 4 Welcome to the Platte Valley Duck Blind John Edmonds - I am joining PVHRC for the second time. I was a member some time ago, and have been in the dog games for the past 20 years. I have been on a break for the last few years raising the family and then spending any spare time hunting mostly. My wife, Robin, and I have two daughters and three labs Lulu who is 11 years old and officially retired this year. She wouldn t give up chasing ducks or pheasant. After two bouts with cancer, years of beating herself up in the fields, and helping to raise our two teenage daughters, I had to be the one to tell it was time to relax. We have another 6 year old lab and then a new 6 month old pup that has some big shoes to fill out in the field, with LuLu being retired. We enjoy getting out to and hunt anything we can, when we are not chasing our daughters around Lacrosse tournaments or swim meets. I look forward to meeting all the new members and rekindling relationships with members from the old days.

I trained and hunted a GSP for 14 years but after moving to Colorado, I decided I would get a lab since my

5 P a ge 5 Welcome to the Platte Valley Duck Blind Dave Casey Attached is a pic of my 3 year old chocolate lab, Remi, retrieving her first duck. I trained and hunted a GSP for 14 years but after moving to Colorado, I decided I would get a lab since my hunting has moved from upland game to waterfowl. I was looking to join a club to meet folks with similar interests and thoughts on training techniques. I m hoping to get into the trials soon. Thanks, Dave

6 P a ge 6 WAGS AND BRAGS Joe Olson s Sunny and Sadie Dove Hunting Mike Brockman, Ozzie & Mojo Dove Hunting Willie Ratliff & Pickett Dove Hunting David Heldt & Amos Dove Hunting out in Iliff Steve Goeringer, Anara, & Kaylee Dove Hunting

7 P a ge 7 WAGS AND BRAGS Harry Christianson & Whiskey Dove Hunting Davie Westall & Charlie Duck Hunting Curt Lacey & Clair Dove Hunting out in Illiff Tony Duda Jumping in for Lunch Lunch Time! Left to Right Keil Lacey, Christoper Lacey, & David Heldt

8 P a ge 8 BIG GAME Willie Ratliff Mike Brockman Nice Bull Willie Ratliff Nice Bull Josh Cook Archery Hunting

P a ge 9 DIRECTIONS TO MARY S PLACE (GPS Coordinates 40 5'56.47"N, 104 42'56.

9 P a ge 9 DIRECTIONS TO MARY S PLACE (GPS Coordinates 40 5'56.47"N, '56.59"W) map Directions from Longmont (North): East on Hwy 66 to US 85; South on US 85 to CR18 East on CR18 to CR37; South on 37 approx..1.3 mi. Turn east just after the farmhouse and just before the gas tanks on the east side. Directions from South Longmont: East on Hwy 52, over I25 and thru Ft. Lupton Drive about 5 miles past Ft Lupton and turn left (north) on CR37. North on CR37 approx..1.3 mi. Turn east just after the gas tanks and just before the farmhouse on the east side. Directions from Denver: North on I-25 to I-76; East on I-76 to US 85; North on US 85 to Ft. Lupton [Hwy 52]; East on Hwy 52 thru Ft. Lupton & about 5 miles past Ft Lupton and turn left (north) on CR37. North on CR37 approx..1.3 mi. Turn east just after the gas tanks and just before the farmhouse on the east side. [or instead of turning North on US 85, you can stay on I-76 to Hwy 52 & turn West on CR37]; Then North on CR37 approx 1.3 mi. Drive East on dirt path to where you see trucks (about.1 miles) If you don t have the gate combination, contact one of the Club Officers There is Now a Dog Cooling Tank for Dog Training Located at Mary s Place Please always replace the lid to keep Algae from growing and if you have a 5 or 10 gallon water tank for camping or whatever, it would be great if you could fill it and take it out there to keep the Dog Tank full and refreshed with water. Maybe skim weeds too. Info sent by Scott Olson Directions to the Powell Training Grounds From the West take Hwy 34 to Kersey, turn south at the Conoco and go 2 miles. Turn west at the Powell Veterinary Service/Wasatch Kennel sign to the hospital (2 story grey building). From I-76 take Kersey Rd (CR 49) north to CR 44; go east 2 miles to CR 53; north 3.5 mi. to the sign.

Platte Valley Officers & Board Members PRESIDENT Curt Lacey curt.lacey@yahoo.

com (970) 663-0892 TREASURER & MEMBERSHIP CHAIR Kristi Goeringer sirflint@hotmail.

com mollygg@comcast.net brockman0730@gmail.com dr.heldt@hotmail.com ugaskidawg63@gmail.com mte2dogs@gmail.

inform others that you will be out training, and/or other training ideas/info useful to members.

10 Platte Valley Officers & Board Members PRESIDENT Curt Lacey (720) VICE PRESIDENT Kevin Bernhardt (303) SECRETARY Mike Schwan (970) TREASURER & MEMBERSHIP CHAIR Kristi Goeringer (720) BOARD MEMBERS Dan Feighert Randy Gorby Mike Brockman David Heldt Dave Westall Myles Edwards (720) (970) (303) (970) (303) (303) WEBMASTER Steve Goeringer (303) Newsletter Addresses You are encouraged to use this distribution list to help form training groups, to inform others that you will be out training, and/or other training ideas/info useful to members. DON T FORGET TO CHANGE THE SUBJECT LINE NEWSLETTER EDITOR Barbara Newsome barbarajean0401@gmail.com DATE 2016 This newsletter is published monthly by the Platte Valley Hunting Retriever Club. All rights reserved by the authors. For permission to reprint, contact the editor. Permission will normally be granted for noncommercial use, with proper credit to Platte Valley HRC Newsletter and the author. Unless a different author is noted, the editor writes all materials. (303) Mark Your Calendars for 2016 EVENT This list is not to be used for personal agendas or a soapbox platform. Your cooperation is appreciated by all! DATE 2016 EVENT

HRC Conceived by Hunters for Hunters. Platte Valley Hunting Retriever Club. Visit PVHRC.com for the 2018 Events

HRC Conceived by Hunters for Hunters. Platte Valley Hunting Retriever Club. Visit PVHRC.com for the 2018 Events Platte Valley Hunting Retriever Club www.pvhrc.com Nov 1, 2017 Message From Your President 1 PVHRC Info 2 Annual Meeting Info 3 PVHRC Info 4 Judges/Handlers Seminar 5 Brags & Wags 6 Brags & Wags 7 Brags