Meeting was officially called to order at 3:00 pm by Sonya Harrigfeld-Jackson. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and then we had a moment of silence.
A Welcome and introduction of Officers was given
Sonya Harrigfeld-Jackson – President
Joel Harris – 1st Vice President
Mitch Brown – 2nd Vice President
Paul Hanson – 3rd Vice President
Kyle Broussard – Secretary/Treasurer
Quorum was reached. No need for roll call. The minutes of the previous Annual Meeting were published online by Retriever News and made available to membership. Previous Minutes approved.
Kyle gave financials for the NARC club. Charitable donations are down because a check was written a little late, but it will show up next year. Key points:
Assets: $331,139
Liabilities: $6,655
Members' Equity: $324,484
Increase in Equity: $4,016
Cash and CDs: $310,139
Club remains financially sound despite increased field trial expenses.
Motion to accept the financial statements as presented. Approved.
Next business was New Clubs – Membership applications from the Yooper Retriever Club of Michigan and the Wind River Retriever Club of Wyoming.
The Board has reviewed these applications and recommends their acceptance into the National Amateur Retriever Club. Motion to accept. Approved.
President: Joel Harris
1st Vice President: Mitch Brown
2nd Vice President: Paul Hanson
3rd Vice President: Mike Griffin
Secretary/Treasurer: Steve Roegiers
Mike Griffin gave recognition to Sonya Harrigfeld-Jackson and Kyle Broussard for their service and leadership leading up to this National. We had an amazing set up week!
Sonya has done a wonderful job! Gifts were given (a Wrought Iron Sign, Quilt and Lazy Susan with NARC Logo)
Thanks next went to Kyle Broussard for all of his work as Secretary/Treasurer.
Julie Cole and Charlene & Chester Koeth were recognized with the Trial Dedication.
Mike Griffin introduced the 2026 NARC Judges and gave them gifts.
Phil Heye
Jerry Younglove
Don Fregelette
Committee Chairs were recognized and given a standing ovation.
An announcement was made that Social Hour will follow this meeting instead of a cocktail party.
2027 National Amateur Event Details Given:
Location: Ronan, Montana
Dates: June 12-19, 2027
Headquarters: Red Lion Hotel
Judges:
Andy Kahn - West
Jim Rickoff - Central
Charles Bearden - East
Chief Marshals: Larry Morgan and Heather Pfluger
Next Kenny Trott of the PRTA was recognized. PRTA land grants:
$141,000 in the last 10 years of land grants
$5,700 Retriever Hall of Fame
$10,000 Workers Parties
Dr. Wayne Jensen of the AKC Canine Health Foundation: 80 million in grants over the past 30 years. Between 2020-2025 every year 3.2 million new grants funded residency programs for dogs.
Funded with donations from clubs and individuals 2020-2025 there was 4.4 million
From retriever related organizations there was 3.1 million. Spread the word to raise more money for CHF to help fund research!
Sara Shull - Retrievers Forever Foundation. Donations - Randy Spangler encouraged them to get a tax # for tax deductible donations. They help clubs, supplement Canine Health for Retrievers, Grounds, Facilities, Improvements of Grounds and so much more!
AKC Representative Russ Reavis will be here at the NARC all week. The number of events has pretty much stayed the same year over year.
Entries:
679 Judges
315 FT and HT Combo
926 Total Judges
Entries down 8%
New Rule Book is coming out
Andy Kahn has donated tractors and Side by Side
Thanks were given to all the Sponsors of this event.
Thanks and gifts to the landowners.
1st & 2nd Series Location
1st and 2nd Series will be a Combo tomorrow
Test Location is: 25994 Hall Rd., Junction City
6:30 am Test Dogs
7:00 am 1st Running Dog
NOTE: There will be no caravan
Test Dogs Announced
Male Test Dog: "Gauge" and Julie Cole
Female Test Dog: "Valley" with Joel Bodenman
Trial Procedures Given:
- 1st 25 to View the Line and then the next 25 - then the balance. Bibs are required.
- Quiet in the field and the gallery is requested. No distractions.
- 2 Test Dogs will run, then 20 running dogs, 1st Gun Change
- 22 Running Dogs and then a Gun Change from there out.
Trial instructions were given for no birds:
• first no bird wait 6 dogs and you will be 7th to run.
• 2nd no bird wait 6 dogs you’ll be the 7th to run
• 3rd no bird you move to the end.
3 Live gunners & 1 thrower at Pheasant Station
2 Live gunners & 1 thrower for Ducks
- Dogs on the mat for blinds. Handler on the mat for marks.
- Creeping - if excessive reheel.
- Only Judges and Head Marshal under the Judges tent
- 3 Holding blinds - 5 if there is a quick blind
- Callbacks will be given on the blog
- There will be shade and pools before and after the dogs run
- If there is and extended hunt and a dog appears distressed - handlers will be asked to pick-up
- Vet will help decide if we need to stop for the day due to heat.
Starting Dog
The starting dog was selected with a bumper, from a large pile of bumpers with all of the #s on them.
#48 will start the 2026 National Amateur! "Imp" with Judy Rasmuson
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NOTE: A Quad will be available if anyone needs help getting up to the line. See Traffic.
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