Open Invitational

Invitations will be sent soon.

Amateur Invitational

Invitations have been sent and must accept by September 1, 2010

Trial will be held December 3rd at Dick Cross WMA Boydton, VA

Accepted

Victor Forsyth

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Frank Skut

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2010 National Meeting and Awards Banquet

Before the meeting we were treated to a 4 hour Rick Smith Seminar provided by Purina.

2010 Annual Meeting

July 17th the U.S. Complete Shooting Dog Association held its annual meeting at the Club House of the Dick Cross Wildlife Management Area in Boydton, VA.  We started the day with a Rick Smith seminar hosted by Purina.  The seminar was a huge success and all in attendance were captivated from beginning to end.  We all want to thank both Rick Smith and Purina for a very informative seminar.

Next the Association hosted a lunch for those who attend the seminar and those that came for the meeting.   We were delighted with the larger than expected attendance.  Our meeting started promptly at 1:00pm by our President Jim Bush.  The major changes that came from this years meeting was the addition of the Open Invitational inviting the top 12 dogs and the National Open Champion and starting next year the National Open Invitational Champion.  We also changed the Amateur Invitational to the same format of 14 dogs.  Jim also announced that Purina would continue as our main sponsor along with Tri-tronics.  He will continue working on additional sponsorships.

Next on the agenda was the voting of the new officers.  The new officers for the U. S. Complete are:  Phillip Culbreth of Lumberton, NC – President;  1st Vice President – Art Mourino; 2nd Vice President – Ken Black; 3rd Vice President – Jim Bush; Secretary-Treasurer – Yvonne McKeag.  Every one gave a loud round of applause for Ashby Morgan and Carl Bishop – our two previous Vice Presidents who stepped down this year and Jim Bush who is now a Vice President.

Phil then took over the meeting to discuss the field trial schedule and any other new business.   The meeting was adjourned

We then had a social hour and dinner began at 7:00pm, after which we had an auction, drew the raffle and gave out dog of the year awards.  A full list of awards and pictures of the winners can be found on our website.  It was an exciting year last year and we look forward to an even better one this year.  Good luck to everyone.

In the picture Bobby Phillips, Dean Reinke, Pruina Rep. and Jim Bush, outgoing President.

2010 Purina's Top Open Dog

Open Top Dog of the Year Merritt's Pearl
Owned by Terry Merritt
Handled by Robert Ecker, Jr.

In the picture Terry Merritt, Dean Reinke, Pruina Rep. and Jim Bush, outgoing President and Robert Ecker, Jr.

2010 Purina's Top Open Handler

Open Handler of the Year Robert Ecker, Jr.

In the picture Robert's wife,Kimberly, Dean Reinke, Pruina Rep. and Jim Bush, outgoing President and Robert Ecker, Jr. and his son Michael in front.

Rich Warters accepting the Sportsman of the Year award from Jim Bush.

Larry Wade of Decoy Lakes Field Trial club accepting the Club of the Year from Jim Bush

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