Picnic
“In-sight”
(A perception of the future)
I am personally trying to keep this thought in my
head for the Tulsa Bird Dog Club with the hope that
we will all work together toward a solution. I do not
believe that we can afford to purchase our current
trial grounds based upon the appraised value of the
property. On the other hand I do not believe that the
property will be sold in the immediate future. We
will be trying to work out a lease with the owners
for 2009 to give us time to locate a possible site
that the club can afford to purchase. It is not a
time for us to breathe a sigh of relief but to keep
on making plans to purchase a piece of property for a
permanent home. I believe that the interest in the
club is bigger and better than ever. I was encouraged
with the enthusiasm shown by everyone at the last
monthly meeting. Some great ideas were offered by
many individuals thinking of how we can accomplish
our goal. I want us to have a place that we can call
our own, not only for us but for future bird dog
enthusiasts. Any ideas for possible sites available
for purchase would be helpful and appreciated. With
the membership working together, our goal will be
accomplished.
I would like to clarify any misconceptions that
anyone may have about the amount of money that is
made from the field trials. 15 braces @ $60.00 =
$900.00. Subtract from that fees for judges, rentals
for the four wheelers and payment for birds. Add a
little for food, OH yeah and a little more for
prizes. Are you ready, said trial generates a modest
addition to the treasury just under $200.00. Now mind
you, this is just the gun dog side but I think you
get the idea. Most of the money is from our sponsors
that either provide us dog food for an ad in the
Covey Rise or pay us $$$$ for an ad. A few of the
members work very hard to get people to place ads in
our newsletter. PLEASE be thinking of some new
sponsors. I hope to have all of the current ones back
again next year. The New Year for ads starts in
August. We would like to have new sponsor’s ads by
the middle of July.
Nominations for your new officers will be held at his
month’s meeting on April 22, 2008 and in May we will
be voting for the new officers, let’s have a big
turn-out for both meetings.
The Sunday clay shoots have started up again for the
summer, so come on out and join in the fun. Thanks
guys for signing up to be Range Masters in charge of
the shoots each week. We greatly appreciate it. Roy
has reserved Shelter #3 at Mohawk Park for our Annual
Picnic slated for Saturday May 17th,
2008.
Spring trials are over and some new members have made
things very interesting. Check the standing and you
will see what I mean. Thanks go out to Jack Davis for
supplying the food for the last trial and also to
Keith Lindsay (the clubs chef) for preparing a great
feast.
When working a new (hunting buddy) pup, it’s always a
good idea to first let them burn off excess energy a
few minutes before trying to teach them anything.
Let’s keep our future “In-Sight”
GSPTRNR
“Greg”
Thanks to Valley View Hunt Club
For putting on a quality gun dog championship. Everyone from TBDC had a great day of trialing and touching base with old friends that we only get to see once a year. Congratulations to Bill Lack and Red for being top dog in Saturdays trial and also to Austin Graham with Stubby for being in the top three. Gary Billen with Sonny was also called back to run on Sundays run off for top dog award. Next years championship will be held at Webster county bird dog club. Like I said in the last covey rise, it is what we compete for at our club, the chance to go to the championship. Just ask anyone of us that went, and we will say we are looking forward to next years grand trail event. Thanks again VVHC it was all top notch.
By the time you receive this covey rise we will be well on our way with the spring trial season, having had two already with one more to go on the 29th of March. I have been noticing the clubs “next generation” has been stepping it up a notch with some pups and dogs in the last few trials. I myself am proud to see that we have created a strong interest in the younger members, because they will be the ones that will be taking the sport into the future. They to will have to “pass it on” so to speak, some day. I like to think that what I was taught being in the club, I have taken the time to help improve those that are still learning and that they too will help the next member do the same. We have a fun hunt coming up, invite a friend to come join in the fun.
As March comes and goes and April being the month we start clay shoots be thinking about what Sundays you can be in charge of. We will be signing up for those Sunday dates at the next meeting, March 25th. All of April and two weeks in May have already been spoken for, Duane Boyton, Bobby Free, and Me.
Just a little reminder: nominations for officers are in April, be thinking of who you would like as an officer. Elections then will be held in May.
See all of you at the next club meeting March 25, 2008 at the library.
As winter becomes spring and the weather starts to warm, remember that it is time to cut back on the high protein dog foods. Protein produces energy and HAIR!! So, if you don’t cut back you stand the chance the protein will cause more oils in the dogs hair follicles and then boils or as the doc calls them HOT SPOTS. Give them plenty of fresh water and a good quality maintenance blend dog food. There should be one in the brand you are feeding now.
GSPTRNR”Greg”