Marshbanks Golden Retriever Club of South Central Michigan 2008 August Hunt Test

Saturday, August 23, 2008 - Sunday, August 24, 2008

Held in Williamston , MI

Entries close: Saturday, August 09, 2008 11:59:59 PM CST

Event type: AKC Hunting Test
Event Number: 2008610002&03

Stake Fee Entries Judges Start
Master $70.00 1 Ray Weaver / Steve Bernock 8/23/2008 8 AM
Senior $65.00 0 Helen Romain / Betsy Bernock 8/23/2008 9 AM
Senior $65.00 0 Mike Moss / Sue Shaw 8/24/2008 9 AM
Junior $60.00 0 Mike Moss / Sue Shaw 8/23/2008 8 AM
Junior $60.00 0 Helen Romain / Bill Green 8/24/2008 8 AM
Club Officers
Name Title
Gwen   Coon



 President
Deb  Stoll



 Vice-President
Nancy  Chapman



 Treasurer
Marcia  Schlehr



 Secretary
Marallyn  Wight



 Director





Welcome Statement
Welcome!

Welcome to the fourth Marshbanks GRC Hunt Test. We have a large number of entries so we will all have to work together to get it done in an appropriate and fair manner for all the dogs as well as their handlers.

We have asked the marshals to “run through” any dogs in Junior or Senior who have handlers with multiple dogs in the Master, sometimes as many as 9, so you can see how gridlock can quickly occur.

Please respect the use of hotels, campgrounds, private and public lands. Please be considerate when airing dogs, as well as picking up all trash (including cigarette butts). We are fortunate to be able to use this property and need your cooperation. Keep to the driving two tracks or stay near the driving paths into and out of the fields where tests will be held. We want to be able to use this land again.

Please drive or park only in designated areas.

Remember cell phones, beepers, and pagers will not be allowed in the gallery or near the line. These have the potential to significantly disturb the working dog and handler. In the spirit of good sportsmanship, please leave these in your vehicle.

A special thank you to all the folks: Hunt Test Committee, Marshals, Coordinators, Hospitality, gunners, bird boys, and everyone who volunteered to work and support the Hunting Tests this weekend. We are sure you will be courteous to our Marshals and Coordinators as well as to the Judges who graciously gave their time and expertise to assist with this event. Volunteer help is always appreciated.

If there are any questions, please ask the Marshals.

Most of all, have fun!

Best regards and Good Luck,
Al Hogan, Chairman
and the Marshbanks 2008 Hunt Test Committee

Good Luck to All!


Marshbanks is a member of the Master National Retriever Club.
 
Location
Omega Farms
4900 N. M-52 (on the East)
Williamston, MI
 
Dates
Aug 23, 2008 - Aug 24, 2008
 
Entries
Enter online at www.entryexpress.net or

mail entries and make checks payable to:
Entry Express Inc
P.O. Box 743
420 East Main St (UPS & FedEx)
Charleston AR 72933

Online entries have a fee of $3.00 per entry

Entries will close at 11:59 PM Central Time on 08/09/2008
 
Event Secretary Event Chairman
Deb  Marmarelli
212 Cedar Drive
Mount Pleasant MI 48858
dmarmarelli@gmail.com
989.773.4959
Al Hogan
 
 
Commitee Members
First Name Last Name Title
Adele Yunck
Renee Schulte
Judy Smith
Gwen Coon Hospitality
 
Drawing
The electronic draw will take place at 08/10/2008 12:01 am Central Time and will be posted online available for viewing upon final approval by the Marshbanks Golden Retriever Club of South Central .
 
Refunds
Entry Express handles scratches before the draw. After the draw scratches(refunds will be sent by mail after the test.)Full refund for bitches in season, injuries, or death upon receipt of a letter from a licensed veterinarian. After the draw and before the start of the test, refund less $25.00; after the published start time of the test, NO REFUND. All scratches subject to the approval of the Hunt Test Committee.
 
Running Order
Headquarters: Omega Farms Livestock Sales Barn, 4900 N. M-52, Williamston, MI 48895. Catalogs and directions to the test sites will be at headquarters, watchh for signs and parking aids in the field. Please check in with the marshal at each stake in which you are entered.

Running Order Master has running priority. If the judges at the Master require a dog to run at the Master level, then the dog must run there first. Any conduct that maybe prejudicial to the sport (in the opinion of the hunt test committee) will be investigated and if necessary brought before said committee.
 
Accommodations
I-96, exit 129 Fowlerville (8 miles E of site)
Best Western of Fowlerville, 960 S. Grand Ave, Fowlerville, MI 48836 (517)223-9165

I-96, exit 110 Okemos (8 miles W of site)
Comfort Inn-Lansing/Okemos,2209 University Park Dr, Okemos, MI 48864 (517)349-8700
Holiday Inn Express-Lansing, 2167 University Park Dr.. Okemos, MI 48864 (517)347-6690
Fairfield Inn-East Lansing, 2335 Woodlake Dr. Okemos, MI (517) 347-1000
 
Food
The test will be run on private land.
Please bring food, water, and shade for yourself and your dog.
 
Tail Gate Party
none
 
Courses and Birds
BIRDS: Ducks in all levels – in all series land and water.
 
Prizes
PRIZES: Standard Rosettes & duck bands for all dogs qualifying.
 
Emergency Response Coordinator
Adele Yunck
 
Veterinarian
EMERGENCY VETERINARY SERVICES, 517-353-5420
Michigan State University 24 Hour Emergency
****PLEASE call ahead to advise you are coming****
Directions: (Approximately 25 minutes)
North on Bell Oak Road
Turn LEFT on W. Haslett Road
Turn LEFT onto Meridian road
Turn RIGHT onto W GRAND RIVER AVE/M-43 W
Turn LEFT onto HAGADORN ROAD
Turn RIGHT onto E SHAW LANE
Enter next roundabout and take 3rd exit onto BOGUE STREET
End at MSU SMALL ANIMAL VETERINARY CLINIC - Wilson & Bogue Streets
 
Fire Department
EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE
911 (Fire/Police/Ambulance/Sheriff)
NorthEast Ingham County Emergency Services Authority
 
Police Department
911
 
Hospital
HOSPITAL (Approximately 28 miles)
Sparrow Hospital – Lansing, 1212 E Michigan Avenue
517-364-1000
Directions:
96 W to 496W
Exit at Pennsylvania Avenue toward ALRCH/Cedar Streets
Turn RIGHT on Pennsylvania
Turn RIGHT on E Michigan Avenue
 
Ambulance Service
911
 
Directions
Directions from E, W, & S: I-96 West to Exit 122. Turn North at bottom of exit. Turn left at Grand River, heading West. Turn Right at M-52, heading North. Travel approximately 3-1/2 miles North to Omega Farms, 4900 N. M-52 (on your right). Follow HT Headquarters signs to the Livestock Sales Barn.

Directions from N: Take 127 S. to 69 E. Follow 69 E. to the Perry Exit (M-52). Head south on M-52, through Perry and approximately 8 miles S. Just after Bell Oak Rd. look for Omega Farms and the HQ on the East side of road.