2007 National Amateur Championship
Proposal
The 2007 National Amateur Championship will begin on Monday, December 3rd and continue until conclusion. One day prior to the beginning of the championship, a meeting of the delegates will be held at the trial headquarters.
The NAC committee is comprised of Daryl Johnson as Chairman and Bob Childs as Field Trial Chairman. The remainder of the members are to be announced. Dan Hale is the gun captain with Mike Jew as co-captain.
The grounds are on a 5,000 acre area maintained in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) located in Mansfield, Washington.
The headquarters are in the Best Western Inn in Lake Chelan, Washington. This hotel provides 95 rooms or suites and facilities for meetings.
The birds will be sourced from Ron Wells of Bend, OR. These birds have been used in the past for regional trials with excellent results. David Johnson is the game steward and will be responsible for acquiring birds and organizing the planting.
The Committee
Daryl Johnson, General Chair
Daryl has been around Springer Spaniels for over 20 years. His first mentor in training of these dogs was John McComb whom some may remember from the sport in the seventies. Daryl currently runs two dogs and has a young puppy.
Daryl retired in 2006 from a 37-year profession in the computer software industry where he managed teams and efforts supporting large, multi-million dollar projects for utilities and industries.
Bob Child, Field Trial Chair
Bob has organized four National Championships in the western region and has been in the sport for many years. He has earned champion titles for many dogs and is a respected judge, training, and trialer.
Danny Hale – Gun Captain
Mike Jew – Co-Gun Captain
The Grounds
Description
The 5,000 acres of privately owned CRP grounds are comprised of a variety of natural landscapes and planted and natural cover. There are areas with light tree growth and gullies, flat grasslands, and brushy cover. This property has been in CRP for eight years and has been seeded with Sherman Big Blue Bunchgrass, Alkar Tall Wheat Grass, and Pubescent Tall Wheat Grass. The fall cover runs between 20 and 26 inches tall and taller around the springs, creeks, and ponds.
There is also some natural sage, tumble weed, and other scrubs.
The picture below was taken during early fall and shows the height of the grasses.
Access
The area is fairly remote but has good, county maintained roads both paved and graveled so getting close to courses should be straightforward.
There are no legal restrictions regarding access to and on the grounds and the land owner is amenable for using motorized vehicles for transportation as needed. However, to reduce the impact of motorized vehicles on the grounds, there will only be vehicles used for the trial as shuttles and necessary equipment and supplies allowed on the courses. No personal ATV’s or other motorized vehicles will be allowed.
Weather and climate
This area is generally dry and cool during the beginning of December. The humidity, however, is relatively high (between 80% and 92%) so the scenting should be good.
Conversations with the Chelan Chamber of Commerce indicates that the average high temperature in December is in the 40’s with average lows in the 20’s. There was no snowfall during December in 2005. In 2006 there was initial snow fall around Thanksgiving that melted and didn’t return until after Christmas.
The averages for Mansfield, WA for the Month of December are:
Avg.High - 31°F
Avg. Low - 18°F
Mean - 24°F
Avg. Precip - 1.77 in. (Avg. for Spivey, KS is 1.07 in. & Altoona, PA is 2.93 in.)
Record High - 59°F (1957)
Record Low - 33°F (1968)
Below are the averages, means, and max/min for Chelan, WA for first 10 days of December.
December Daily Averages for
Chelan, WA
Day |
Sunrise |
Sunset |
Average High |
Average Low |
Mean |
Record High |
Record Low
|
1 |
7:28AM |
4:10PM |
37 F |
27 F |
32 F |
55 F (1995) |
0 F (1985) |
2 |
7:30AM |
4:09PM |
37 F |
27 F |
32 F |
59 F (1972) |
4 F (1985) |
3 |
7:31AM |
4:09PM |
36 F |
27 F |
32 F |
59 F (1972) |
10 F (1985) |
4 |
7:32AM |
4:08PM |
36 F |
27 F |
31 F |
56 F (1975) |
11 F (1994) |
5 |
7:33AM |
4:08PM |
36 F |
26 F |
31 F |
49 F (1966) |
11 F (1994) |
6 |
7:34AM |
4:08PM |
35 F |
26 F |
31 F |
50 F (1979) |
12 F (1994) |
7 |
7:35AM |
4:08PM |
35 F |
26 F |
30 F |
55 F (1979) |
7 F (1972) |
8 |
7:36AM |
4:08PM |
35 F |
26 F |
30 F |
55 F (1981) |
0 F (1972) |
9 |
7:37AM |
4:07PM |
35 F |
25 F |
30 F |
50 F (1991) |
1 F (1972) |
10 |
7:38AM |
4:07PM |
34 F |
25 F |
30 F |
53 F (1979) |
8 F (1972) |
The Birds
Ron Wells of Bend, Oregon, supplied birds for the NWESSC spring trial in 2005. These were exceptionally good birds that are smallish and fast. They fly up and out quickly.
Price for birds is $8.00 for hens, $11.00 for roosters, plus cost of fuel to transport. Ron Wells will bring the birds to Mansfield in three trips to assure their strength and freshness.
Gunning
Dan Hale is the gun captain. Co-captain is Mike Jew from Western Washington club.
Accommodations
The Best Western Lakeside Lodge and Suites in Chelan Lake, WA is located about 35 miles from the grounds. The road between the hotel and the grounds is good and not steep.
The rate for rooms at the Best Western have been negotiated to under $65.00 per night for rooms with two queen sized beds, $75.00 per night for ground floor deluxe rooms with two queen sized beds, and $85.00 for King suites which have a king sized bed and pullout queen sized sleepers. This is a pet-friendly hotel. The hotel will provide a free, continental breakfast each morning beginning at 6:00am and there are cafes and restaurants in the immediate area.
Catering will be provided by Lake Chelan Catering and large gatherings will be held at Lake Chelan Pavilion seven miles from the headquarters in Manson, WA. The food from this company is hand made from scratch.
Amenities included in this hotel are:
Restaurant
Heated pool
RV Parking
Laundromat
Hot tub
In-room coffee
Lake Front
Other Motels in the Area
Campbells Resort - 509.682.2561
Lake Chelan Motel – 509.682.2742
Wapato Point Village Inn Motel – 800.771.5300
Darnell’s Lake Resort – 800.967.8149
Local Restaurants
Apple Cup Café – 804 E Woodin Ave, Chelan
The Campbell House Café – 104 W Woodin Ave, Chelan
Wapato Point Cellars & Grill – 200 Quetilquasoon Road, Manson
Latte De Coffee Stop Café – 303 W Wapato, Chelan
La Brisa – 246 Highway 150 W. Chelan
Planned entertainment and activities
Below are the activities that in the planning process. Details will be available as the plans are solidified.
Monday, December 3rd will be the traditional Purina welcoming event with the Calcutta.
There will be a banquet Tuesday evening, December 4th. The theme is to be determined. The meal will be catered by Lake Chelan Catering. The silent auction and announcement of the raffle winners.
On Wednesday, December 5th, we are planning a wine tasting event featuring the varieties of wine from the area.
Morning snacks and mid-day meals will be available for purchase on the grounds from the local Lions and Booster clubs.
Fundraising and sponsorships
The Western Interclub area has a good range of potential sponsors and contributors for the NAC. Don Mock and Diane Zablit will be responsible for organizing contacts and commitments for corporate and private donations.
Travel
Spokane International Airport handles all major carriers. The trip from Spokane to Mansfield is about 109 miles with no mountain passes with an additional 25 miles to Lake Chelan to the headquarters.
Major highways 94 to 90 from the northern states, 84 further south connecting to 82/395, 70 to 25 to 80 to 15 to 84 from Kansas, Wyoming, and Utah are all maintained for weather in December. Conditions in mountain passes during the first week of December vary year to year and day to day. Weather conditions should be considered when planning your driving schedule.
Proposed Budget
Expenses Type |
Budget |
2006 Expense |
Actual Expense |
Comments |
| Trial Costs | ||||
| Ammunition | $850.00 | $850.00 | Will get new number from Dan Hale | |
| Birds | $11,100.00 | $11,200.00 | Assumed 1200 bird @ $8/hens & $11.00/roosters. I have added $200.00 for gas. | |
| Bird Planters | $2,000.00 | $2,000.00 | ||
| Equipment Rental | $500.00 | $500.00 | Misc. Equipment and fuel | |
| Portapotty Rental | $750.00 | $150.00 | ||
| Entry Fee Refund | $800.00 | $500.00 | Assume 4 scratches | |
| Grounds Rental | $750.00 | $650.00 | ||
| Subtotal | $16,750.00 | $15,850.00 | $0.00 | |
| Trophies and Awards | ||||
| Ribbons | $175.00 | $120.00 | ||
| Trophies | $1,300.00 | $1,300.00 | Talk to Steve Beyers about cost for 2006 & where. | |
| Subtotal | $1,475.00 | $1,420.00 | $0.00 | |
| Miscellaneous Costs | ||||
| Catalog Costs | $3,500.00 | $4,800.00 | $5,411 and $5,667 Previous Years | |
| Event Secretary | $400.00 | $400.00 | ||
| Office Supplies | $100.00 | $100.00 | ||
| Postage and Delivery | $200.00 | $200.00 | ||
| Marshall and Steward Gifts | $120.00 | $120.00 | For shirts and hats | |
| Lunches for Bird Planters & Marshals | $200.00 | |||
| Room Comps for Secretary | $528.00 | $750.00 | Assumed 8 nights at 59.00 + tax of 7.00 | |
| Guns Gifts | $250.00 | $250.00 | ||
| Subtotal | $5,298.00 | $6,620.00 | $0.00 | |
| Banquet and Cocktail | ||||
| Banquet Costs | $3,500.00 | $4,800.00 | Not sure if this included Pres. Cocktail in 04 | |
| Presidents Cocktail | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | Booze before the Banquet | |
| IC Cocktail | $2,200.00 | $2,200.00 | ||
| Subtotal | $6,700.00 | $8,000.00 | $0.00 | |
| Judges | ||||
| Judges Gifts | $800.00 | $800.00 | ||
| Lodging | $1,056.00 | $1,200.00 | Assumed 8 nights at 59.00 + tax of 7.00 | |
| Meals | $400.00 | $400.00 | Assumed $50.00 per day for 8 days | |
| Travel | $1,500.00 | $1,500.00 | Two round trip tickets @ $750.00 for each | |
| Subtotal | $3,756.00 | $3,900.00 | $0.00 | |
| Merchandise | ||||
| (for handler bags) | ||||
| Notepads | $350.00 | $350.00 | ||
| Pens | $150.00 | $150.00 | ||
| Misc | $100.00 | $100.00 | ||
| Subtotal | $600.00 | $600.00 | $0.00 | |
| Pro Plan Expenses | Ask Dean about these expemces……. | |||
| Cocktail | $3,000.00 | $3,000.00 | ||
| Pictures | $1,100.00 | $1,100.00 | ||
| Subtotal | $4,100.00 | $4,100.00 | $0.00 | |
| Contingency | ||||
| 5% of Overall Cost | $1,933.95 | $2,024.50 | Needed for items not included in above budget. | |
| Total Expenses | $40,612.95 | $42,514.50 | $0.00 | |
| Income | ||||
| Entries | $20,000.00 | |||
| WI Club Donations | $1,500.00 | |||
| Series sponsors | $3,000.00 | |||
| Calcuta, Silent Auction, Raffles | $7,500.00 | |||
| Training birds | $1,500.00 | |||
| Banquet Income | $3,300.00 | |||
| Pro Plan donation | $1,750.00 | |||
| Advertising(Catalog) | $3,000.00 | |||
| Total Income | $41,550.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |
| Grand Total(Income - Expenses) | $937.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |
| Note 1: I have assumed 90 - 100 dogs entered for 2007 and 10 birds per dog. | ||||
| Note 2: I still need the actuals for 2006 | ||||
| Note 3: 2004 Overall Income was $55,946, 2003 income was $45,479, and 2002 income was $36,408.58. | ||||