The Journal of the Victorian Gundog Club Inc. Affiliated with the VCA Inc.

On the beach – Kaede and Becker (Lee Petering) at Woodside Beach, Victoria.

August/September 2014 In This Issue:

President’s Report 3

Memberships Due! 4

Open Show Report 5

Trial Reports 7-17

Trial Schedule 18

AGM Notification – 12 November 2014 19-20

Membership Form 21

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Committee & Office Bearers 2013/2014 Club Patrons: Mr. Ron Jensen and Mrs Margaret Hall.

LIFE MEMBERS Mrs. M. Acland Mr. R. Beard (dec) Mr. L. Bourke (dec) Mr. L. Bright (dec) Mr. B. Chandler, Miss. M. Conheady Mr. A. Crouch (dec) Mr. E. Drinkwater (dec) Mrs. P. Dunne Mr. G. Gough (dec) Mrs. M. Gough (dec) Ms. R. Greaves Mrs. C. Guinney Mr. R. Hall (dec) Mrs. M. Hall Mr. T. Hawkey (dec) Mr. R. Jensen Mr. R. Johnson Mrs. R. Johnson Mr. I. Maggs (dec) Mr. A.R. Maver Mr. J. Montasell (dec) Mr. A.C. Penny Mr. A. Penrose (dec) Mr. R. Schroeder Mrs. R. Stewart Mr. J. Tatchell (dec) Mrs. E. Tatchell (dec) Mrs. M. Waldron Mr. P. Ward (dec)

PRESIDENT Steve Sapsead 50 Blakeville Road Ballan 3342 Ph: 5368 2820 glastonpark@hotmail.com

VICE PRESIDENT David Flack 58 Walkers Road Mt Eliza 3930 davidflack@iinet.net.au Ph: 0419 312 407

SECRETARY Rachel Greaves 114 Shuter Avenue Greendale 3341 Ph: 5368 7211 wrangham@harboursat.com.au

TREASURER Mary Conheady 120 Hjorths Road Toolern Vale 3337 maryco2@bigpond.com

EDITOR Penny Sohier 1 Custance St Farrer ACT 2607 Ph: 0439 862 058 sohierp@optusnet.com.au

COMMITTEE Tegwen Flack 58 Walkers Road Mt Eliza 3930 davidflack@iinet.net.au Ph: 0419 210 120

Gordon Strachan 41 Howitt Drive Lwr Templestowe 3107 Ph: 9852 0444 stracho@bigpond.net.au

Richard Carr 43 Pepperdine Way Highton 3216 Ph: 0428 312 089 Ben King 5 Suttonleigh Way Darley 3340 Ph: 0412 368 482 brkexcavation@bigpond.com Lee Petering PO Box 138 Warrandyte 3113 Ph: 0408 385 038 marland_weis@yahoo.com John Walker 2 Faith Court Cranbourne 3977 Ph: 5995 5392 Prue Winkfield 86 Shuter Ave Greendale 3341 Ph: 0418 127 811 pwyorifeld@harboursat.com.au

DISCLAIMER: The opinion expressed in contributor’s articles are not necessarily those of the V.G.C. Inc. or the committee. Whilst every effort is made to ensure copy is reproduced correctly, the V.G.C. Inc. accepts no responsibility for error.

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President’s report

I hope that your season has been a successful one, whether it be showing or in the field.

Unfortunately the Trialling season hasn’t been the best, with mixed results, mainly due to

lack of game.

However the Spaniel & Retriever Trials didn’t hold in July as the entries weren’t there.

A great shame as there is an abundance of rabbits at the moment and I was under the

impression that there were a good number of Novice dogs. Hence scheduling two Novice

trials for the July weekend.

I was taken to task a couple of years ago when I suggested that the future of S&R Trials were

floundering and I was told in no uncertain terms that there were plenty of young dogs coming

on.

The entry for our July trial was only 4 dogs, so where are they?

The field & retrieving sub-committee will discuss this at some length during the next meeting

as to how we can encourage more people into the sport.

This just doesn’t apply to S&R trials but it goes across all disciplines.

If you have any ideas then please come forward with them -- your input is needed.

There is a scheduled release of Calisivirus version 2 in December this year.

If version 2 is anything like the first attempt then we shall be devoid of rabbits for the next 5-

7 years. If the prediction of a 98% kill rate is correct then it will do nothing to help the cause.

The only field discipline that goes from strength to strength is the Retrieving Trials. Their

numbers could be boosted further if the rabbits disappear.

Our club show was a great success and all is looking good for a Championship Show on

Melbourne Cup weekend. Our show secretary is quite impressed with the numbers entered

so even if you aren’t a “showy” do come along and lend your support to the club.

As always we seek your support and input into club activities and our magazine. If you have

any interesting articles or happenings that you would like to share with your fellow club

members then please submit them to our Newsletter Editor who is always grateful for new

material.

Club Memberships are now up for renewal so please make the most of the various forms of

paying options.

For those of you travelling overseas I wish you a safe journey and a happy holiday.

Steve Sapsead

President

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Your membership is due at the end of August!

In response to popular requests you can now pay your subscription directly into the Club’s

Membership account, by Direct Deposit.

BSB: 083 310

Account number: 839302143

Account name: VGC Inc Membership Account

Reference: Your name (surname and initial)

You must return your Membership Renewal Form (at the back of this newsletter) to the

Membership Secretary either by email or, if you are paying by cheque, by post.

If you have paid by Direct Deposit, you must include the Bank Receipt number of your

deposit on the bottom of the form.

Please note – this account is for MEMBERSHIPS ONLY. Do NOT use it to enter Trials, or

for any other purpose.

Editor’s notes.

Welcome to a bumper edition of Gundog News! Thanks to all who answered my call to

send in items, especially accompanied by photos. You did me proud! Some of the regular

articles on dog health, etc., are being held over for the next issue.

The cover photo is of Lee Petering’s Weimaraners Kaede and Becker, at Woodside Beach,

Victoria. Isn’t it great to see our dogs enjoying themselves!

A personal note of thanks to Gordon Strachan for passing out Alan’s prints as Trial prizes;

it’s great to know they’ll be appreciated by the winners!

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There are a couple of important notices also. The first one is above – your memberships

for the 2014/2015 financial year are now due. We now are able to offer you the 21st

Century process of Direct Debit, so you can now sit down in your pyjamas to pay the

subscription. See page 22.

The second notice is to remind you of our upcoming AGM in November – see pages 20-21

for details. Please consider nominating for one of the vacant Committee positions. You

will then be able to have input into the Club’s decisions.

Your grateful editor

Penny

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OPEN SHOW – 21 June 2014

Report by Lee Petering

Dr Linda Beer judged our Open Show this year, with Matthew Norton stewarding and keeping

all in check! Linda and Matt are well known to our show folk as they breed and show Gordon

Setters – Deveron Kennels.

Dogs Victoria have set a new rule for Open Shows running in conjunction with Championship Shows at KCC Park which saw us using an outdoor ring. This had us all worried as the forecast was for rain. Thankfully Melbourne answered our prayers – the rain stayed away, and although it was cold it was a wonderful day for our Gundogs in the ring.

Linda had a great entry of 67 dogs, and selected some lovely winners.

Jan Farrelly with Labrador Retriever Kirkdell Frankie winning Best Exhibit In Show and Open In Show.

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Taumac Kennel’s Golden Retriever Vospiel Golden Tillie –

Runner Up to Best Exhibit in Show.

In Show Winners Champion: Ch Kinsheran Ferrando – English Springer Spaniel Baby Puppy: Aspyre Ewenique - Pointer Minor Puppy: Maesgwyn Red Baron Of Marma – Welsh Springer Spaniel Puppy: Cardhu Flatbush Dreaming – English Springer Spaniel Junior: Jayeffe Dreams Of Fame - Labrador Retriever

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TRIAL REPORT

Victorian Gundog Club July Retrieving Trials Sally Haynes

The Victorian Gundog Club held Retrieving Trials over the weekend of the 12th and 13th of

July. The weather was cold and drizzly on Saturday but the sun did make an appearance on

Sunday after an overnight minimum of -2C! The conditions were quite muddy and only the

very brave (yours truly amongst them!) camped on site. A number of competitors also

gathered for dinner at the local pub on Saturday night.

Retrieving Trials are usually held on private land, to give our judges the ability to select

unique land and water runs at all levels of competition. The club would like to thank Karren

and Andrew Williamson for allowing us to utilise their beautiful farming property in

Molesworth. Not only did they make us feel very welcome, but also showed a great interest

in the trialling itself, taking some fabulous still shots and video footage of the dogs in action.

Landholders Karren and Andrew Williamson

Thank you to our judges for the weekend, Mr Ron Cooper (QLD), Ms Dianne McCann (VIC)

and Mr Mark Sargeson (NSW) – with special thanks to Mark for filling in at very short

notice. Mr Richard Carr was Trial Manager for both days and did a terrific job coordinating,

delegating and ensuring everyone was happy. Thanks Richard – you did so well I’d like to

nominate you to do it again next year!

It was also a busy weekend for judges in training, with trainees selecting runs and testing

dogs under the watchful eye of their mentors and examiners. Congratulations to our newest

Novice Retrieving judges, Karl Britton and Leanne O'Sullivan!

Of course, trials don’t happen without the help of club members and competitors, so thank

you to everyone who pitched in – whether you took all the entries/enquiries, did the

catalogue, organised the property, game, ribbons and prizes, looked after the judges, assisted

at vetting, helped out as a gun or game steward during the trial or volunteered your dogs for

the judge’s exams at the end of a long day. It truly is a team effort and a wonderful

community.

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Judge Mark Sargeson, waiting for the next competitor.

RESULTS:

It was fantastic to see such a variety of breeds in the placings over the weekend – we had

Labs, Goldens and GSPs, of course, but also an English Springer Spaniel, German

Wirehaired Pointer and Wirehaired Vizsla taking out 1st, 2nd and 3rd in Novice (and my own

ESS finishing All Age on Sunday (whoo hoo!)). Congratulations to VGC members who did

well over the weekend, in particular Jim Hargreaves and his lovely Golden, “Maverick” or

“Mav” to his friends (RT CH Winterset Moon River), who worked so beautifully all weekend

for a 2nd place in All Age on Saturday and 1st place on Sunday. Members who attended the

VGC training days would remember Jim and his valuable advice for aspiring competitors!

SATURDAY

Novice (14 entries)

Judge: Mr Mark Sargeson (NSW)

1st R. Thomas’ Topnotch Queitie (GSP) 182 points

2nd T. Stevens’ Belbun Tarez Miss (GR) 180 points*

3rd M. Carty’s Winterset Electric Blue QND (GR) 172 points

Restricted (10 entries)

Judge: Mr Mark Sargeson (NSW)

1st W. Poholke’s Kadnook Spirit of Lanark (LAB) 160 points

2nd P. Attard’s Freezepoint Jed Line Eley NRD (GSP) 155 points*

3rd R. Best’s Mirramel Narvi Proteus (GSP) 135 points

All Age (16 entries)

Judge: Mr Ron Cooper (QLD)

1st J. Lawton’s Rt Ch Kadnook Sporting Spirit (LAB) 175 points

2nd J. Hargreaves’ Rt Ch Winterset Moon River (GR) 167 points*

3rd G. Tawton’s Rt Ch Watermark Texan Midnight Runner (Imp USA) (LAB) 166 points*

This win gave “Ben” his Grand Retrieving Champion title. Congratulations John!

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SUNDAY

Novice (16 entries)

Judge: Ms Dianne McCann (VIC)

1st J. Cauchi’s Canicula Celestial (ESS) 177 points

2nd S. Meekings’ Huntwire Tribulation (GWP) 170 points

3rd M. McCabe’s Habanero Emotional Rescue (HWV) 167 points*

Restricted (12 entries)

Judge: Ms Dianne McCann (VIC)

1st A & J Cramond’s (handler R. Whitechurch*) Adderslot Tuscanys Arrow AI (LAB) 169

points

2nd A & J Cramond’s (handler R. Whitechurch*) Adderslot Snow White AI (LAB) 162

points

3rd P. Attard’s Freezepoint Jed Line Eley (GSP) 133 points*

All Age (17 entries)

Judge: Mr Mark Sargeson (NSW)

1st J. Hargreaves’ Rt Ch Winterset Moon River (GR) 172 points*

2nd K. Britton’s Rt Ch Acolon Prince of Cypher (LAB) 164 points*

3rd. G. Tawton’s Rt Ch Watermarks Texan Midnight Runner (LAB) 152 points*

* denotes VGC Member

J. Hargreaves’ Rt Ch Winterset Moon River (GR)

As always, apologies for any errors or omissions – it’s very difficult to keep track of VGC

members at trials, so if you gain a title or have an otherwise great result please let me know!

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TRIAL REPORT

2014 DOGS VICTORIA POINTER AND SETTER CHAMPIONSHIP FIELD TRIAL.

Gordon Strachan, Trial Manager

Dogs Victoria Inc ran the annual Championship Field Trial for Pointers and Setters on

Saturday 14th June 2014. Thirteen dogs were entered: one English Setter from Western

Australia, three Irish Setters, and nine Pointers, two of which came from New South Wales.

The judge for the Trial was David Coleman from New South Wales, who was judging his

first Championship Field Trial. After the draw was held to decide who would run against

each other, the first brace of the draw was an Irish Setter and a Pointer.

The Irish Setter made a statement on what the standard should be by having two stylish finds,

positive flushing of the birds on command and stylish retrieves of the downed bird. He

finished off his run with a very stylish back of his competitor when it had a find. All braces

were run, and most dogs had finds, retrieves and backs. The other dog that impressed from

the first round was a Pointer bitch, who also had good finds and a back.

After the first round was completed, the judge decided that twelve dogs should go into the

second round. He wanted to see if the standard set by the Irish Setter could be maintained,

also if the rest of the field could achieve this standard. The Irish Setter continued to impress

with further positive finds finishing off with good retrieves and strong backing of the other

dog it was competing against.

After the second round the Judge selected four dogs, from which he hoped he would select

his winner and runner up – three Pointers and the Irish Setter. One of the Pointers was finding

game, but was eliminated for having a hard mouth when it retrieved the downed bird.

Another Pointer was eliminated for not being able to produce the bird from its find.

This left the Irish Setter and the Pointer bitch who had continued to impress with solid finds

and retrieves to decide first place and runner up.

The dogs were run on, with the Irish Setter making another positive find and retrieve. The

Pointer bitch had a find, but failed to produce from it.

With the Irish Setter standing out from the rest of the field he was awarded first place

and the Pointer bitch awarded runner up for 2014.

The winning dog was Ft Ch Russetray Royal Flush, owned and handled by Taner

Ozsehitoglu, and the runner up Ft Ch Diana of Dawndale, owned and handled by Fernando

Sorgiovanni.

Taner having a quiet word with his dog before

casting him off.

Fernando ready for his dog to flush the bird.

The winning dog Ft Ch Russetray Royal Flush (Irish Setter) and runner up Ft Ch Diana of Dawndale (Pointer)

at the presentation.

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TRIAL REPORT

2014 NATIONAL FIELD TRIAL FOR POINTERS AND SETTERS.

Gordon Strachan

A National Pointer and Setter Field Trial is run to find the best Pointer or Setter in Australia.

The last National Trial was run in 1994 (twenty years ago), which was won by an Irish Setter.

The Victorian Pointer and Setter discipline decided it was time to run a second National Field

Trial. Twelve dogs were entered: three Irish Setters, one English Setter from Western

Australia, and eight Pointers, with one from New South Wales.

The judge for the trial was Mr Geoff Maudlen from South Australia, who was assisted by Mr

David Coleman from New South Wales. After the preliminaries were carried out including

the draw to decide which dogs would run against each other, the first pair got under way, but

the birds appeared to have moved on.

Was this to be the trend for the day? The judge moved to new ground in another paddock

where some birds were found, and one of the dogs had a find, the other had a back. It

appeared that it was going to be a hard, long day. The next brace ran consisting of the English

Setter bitch and a Pointer bitch: both dogs had a find, retrieve, and back.

The trial moved to new ground that had not been used during the trial season. Were there

birds here? The winner and runner up from the previous day ran, with the Pointer clearly out-

finding the Irish Setter, but the Irish Setter put in some very stylish backs.

The fifth round consisted of two dogs that had competed against each other for a number of

years: an Irish Setter and a Pointer bitch. Both dogs had finds and a retrieve and a back.

The next brace was a Pointer dog and a Pointer bitch. Because of the scarcity of birds, the

dogs were ranging out further and the judge was allowing the dogs work to their maximum

distance from their handlers to enable the dogs to find the birds. The last brace from the first

round were run: a Pointer bitch and an Irish Setter. Both dogs had finds, but birds were not

holding and were getting up some distance from the dogs when they were flushed, making it

difficult for the handler to down the bird and the dog unable to retrieve.

This completed the first round, and as no dogs had been eliminated from the round, a redraw

was conducted and the second commenced with a pair of Pointers – both dogs immediately

produced birds. The second pair to run, an Irish Setter and a Pointer, both started to find birds

and were able to finish off with nice retrieves. The third pair were run on, a Pointer and an

Irish Setter. The Pointer had done some very good work in each of its heats, but had not yet

had a back. It was now the turn of the English Setter who was paired with a Pointer, with the

Pointer doing some classy work, The final two braces were run – both pairs not doing enough

to be considered for the final run-off.

At the end of the second round the judge decided on two dogs to be considered for first place

and runner up – both Pointers who had had numerous finds and had done good work. One of

the dogs had many finds and great retrieves but required a back, the other dog required more

finds. The final heat commenced and almost immediately the Pointer that needed more finds

went into a solid point – it was the ideal chance for the other dog to get its back, but it

ignored the pointing dog who completed his task successfully. They were again cast out, and

the same Pointer that had the last find went on point again, but the other dog failed to honour

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the point by backing. This occurred several times, leaving the judge to declare a winner but

no runner up. All the dogs had to work hard for their finds, as there were fewer birds. The

winning dog, Ft Ch Rip Rap Marksman, who was bred by Barry and Cathy Oliver, and

owned and handled by Henry Foster, could now add National Field Trial Champion to its

title.

The English Setter handing a bird to its handler. Note the crutch is for the handler, not the dog!

The winner Henry Foster and Nat Ft Ch Rip Rap Marksman being presented with the winning cup by the 1994

winners, Mr Denis and Mrs Anne Everard.

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The best Irish Setter on the day was Ft Ch Russetray Royal Flush (not shown here).

Sash donated by the Irish Setter Club of Victoria Inc.

The best Setter on the day was English Setter Ft Ch Runaset Luxury Liner, awarded a rosette donated by the

Gordon Setter Club of Vic Inc

Prize prints were donated by Penny and the late Alan Sohier for the winning dog.

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Some of the spectators and competitors.

A Pointer backing its brace competitor.

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TRIAL REPORT

Bathurst Spaniel Trial – July 2014 John Hodson

The Trial was very good – it was conducted under the WGAA (Working Gundogs Association of Australia) and SSAA (Sporting Shooters Association of Australia). A total of 8 dogs and the Open and Novice trials were held concurrently under the two judges. Rabbits were a bit thin on the ground, but most dogs got a flush and retrieve. It was held in tussock country and blackberry/bramble patches. The day was conducted in the following way:

2 handlers go out approx 50-60 m. apart and carry a gun if they want to. They do not have to shoot but it seems that this is the done thing. There are then also two persons carrying guns and two judges. They all walk in a line and each handler works their dog and together cover ground approx 20-30m. in front in a quartering pattern. When either dog flushes a rabbit, either the handler shoots it or the gun shoots it and the dog has to remain steady to the shot and sit until the judge tells the handler to let their dog retrieve the rabbit. Once retrieved, the rabbit is checked for hard mouth, then the handler puts the dog on the lead and calls the next competitor. Once all competitors have had a turn, those left in the competition are called back in under the other judge and do the same as above. The dog is marked on quartering, steadiness to flush and shot, retrieving, style, passion and other merits. When the comp is finished, both judges discuss notes and scores and placings are then made.

I am pleased to say that Milly did well at the weekend. She came first in her first novice Spaniel Field Trial so is now an Open Field Trial Dog. Milly is looking a bit sorry for herself having spent most of the weekend crashing through brambles and blackberry bushes and getting a bit torn up. I think my wife Sirikul is more concerned than Milly and is giving her cuddles and massages – but Milly still wants to go out and have another go .

Some of the competitors

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John and Milly – well done!

TRIAL REPORT Labrador Retriever Club – June Trial

Prue Winkfield

This Trial was held at Melton Park near Traralgon in what has turned out to be about the last lovely weekend so far this winter. Some hardy people even stripped down to tee shirts on Sunday. With lunch being brought around to the runs by Anna and Sheree it was quite a picnic atmosphere! It was good to Steve and Margaret Hall in attendance, with Steve running his dog in All Age after what I believe is quite a long absence from the trials. This was my first Trial since last September, and I can’t say how helpful all the AA handlers and judges were in making sure I could get to and from the runs with my stick – getting old is not for the faint hearted! As usual our members fared well in the results as follows: Trevor Stevens came 2nd in Novice with his Golden retriever Missy; Peter Attard’s GSP Milly had an amazing weekend winning both Restricted Stakes; Russell Whitechurch with his young Labradors got two 3rd places with Arrow in restricted and won both All Age Stakes – one with Billie and one with Chief; Kevin Andrews came 3rd in Sunday’s All Age with Lucy; and my Tornado 2nd on the Saturday. A most enjoyable Trial.

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ENTRIES CLOSE: Friday 5th September 2014

RETRIEVING TRIAL FOR GUNDOGS SCHEDULE To be held under the Rules and Regulation of the Victorian Canine Association Inc.

A copy may be inspected at the office of the Secretary of the fixture on the day of the Trial.

VICTORIAN GUNDOG CLUB INC. (Affiliated with the Victorian Canine Association Inc.)

DATE: Saturday 20th September 2014

TRIAL MANAGERS: Karl Britton 0401 766 412 Gareth Tawton 03 5435 4127

LOCATION: T.B.A. RING MANAGER WEEK PRIOR TO TRIAL

JUDGES Novice: Mr R. Tawton

Restricted: Mr R. Tawton

All Age: Mr T. Stevens

ENTRY FEES: incl DV levy and any equipment fees

Stake Members Non Members

NOVICE: $15.00 $20.00

RESTRICED: $20.00 $25.00

ALL AGE: $20.00 $25.00

NB ENTRIES CLOSE: Friday 5th September 2014 with the Trial Secretary,

MARY CONHEADY

120 Hjorths Road

TOOLERN VALE

VIC 3337 maryco2@bigpond.com

e-mail entry is also available providing entry is received by the closing date, is on the

official Dogs Victoria entry form (available from the DogsVic web site) and is

accompanied by a receipt number confirming that the entry money has been deposited

directly into the Club’s Trial Account (see below)

BSB 083 310. Account name: VGC Inc Trial Account

Account number: 842960534 Reference: your surname and initial

NB This account is for Trial entries ONLY and should not be used for any other

transactions

PLEASE NOTE: NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED

VETTING TIME: 07.30 a.m. - 07.45 a.m. START TIME: 08.00 a.m.

TROPHY LIST: Sash & Trophy will be presented to all placegetters to third place.

DRAW: At Trial Secretary's residence, 8.00 p.m., Wednesday 10th September 2014

QUALIFICATIONS: A "NOVICE STAKE" is a stake confined to Gundogs that have not won any stake other than one (1) Novice Stake, Puppy

Stake and Beginners' Tests excluded.

A "RESTRICTED STAKE" is a stake confined to Gundogs that have not won three (3) Restricted Stakes or an All Age

Stake or been placed first or second in a Championship Stake.

An "ALL AGE STAKE" is a stake confined to Gundogs that have won a Novice or have been placed first, second or third

in a Restricted Stake.

SHOOTERS LICENCE: At all Retrieving & Field Trials conducted in Victoria, a competitor MUST produce a

current shooters licence at vetting, or they WILL NOT be permitted to compete at the trial.

TRIAL VENUES: Properties used for Trials are private properties and MUST NOT be revisited after the trial.

Entry for the Trial is subject to this condition.

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Wednesday November 12th 2014

8pm Calabria Club (Bulla Exhibition Centre)

5 Uniting Lane, Bulla 3428

Melway 177 G9

Apologies for absence 1. Minutes of the meeting held 27/11/13 2. Business arising from the minutes 3. President’s Report 4. Treasurer’s Report 5. Election of Office Bearers & Committee 2014/2015

5.1 Appointment of Returning Officer & Two Scrutineers 5.2 Nominations received 5.3 Election

6. Appointment of Auditor

A light supper will be available after the meeting; please bring a small plate of food to share.

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NOMINATIONS FOR COMMITTEE

Nominations are hereby called for the Committee of the Victorian Gundog Club 2014/2015. Nomination must be in the hands of the Secretary, Rachel Greaves, no later than Monday 13th Oct. 2014 by 5.30pm. President: 1 position Vice President: 1 position Secretary: 1 position Treasurer: 1 position Committee: min. 2 positions We also ask members to seriously think about coming onto committee to assist in the running of the Club. We always need new people to assist with new ideas and enthusiasm. The current committee is a very devoted bunch of people but they are trying to run over 12 events per year as well as run the Club generally, so please think seriously about doing your bit for YOUR Club in the next year.

NOMINATION FORM FOR COMMITTEE OF THE VICTORIAN GUNDOG CLUB INC 2014/2015

I / We . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . and. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . being full financial members of the Victorian Gundog Club Inc. hereby nominate

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . for the position of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . on the VGC committee for 2014/2015. Signed nominator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Signed seconder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I accept this nomination. (signed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . date . . . . . . . . . . . Closing date for nominations is Monday 13th October 2014. Nominations to be sent to: Rachel Greaves, 114 Shuter Ave, GREENDALE Vic 3341. Application for a Postal Vote from FULL FINANCIAL MEMBERS must be received in writing by Wednesday 21st October 2014. Postal vote applications should be sent to the Secretary, Rachel Greaves (address above) to arrive before the closing date.

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Memberships run from 1st September 2014 to 31st August 2015. NOTE: New Members joining after June 1st will be granted 15 months membership – applies from February 2014.

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