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| Our Chapter was formed in 1998 by a group of individuals seeking to work together to promote the versatile hunting dog as a hunting partner. Over the years we have grown into a diverse, but close-knit group, of versatile hunting dog owners and breeders. Our Members have a variety of hunting dog-related interests and participate in many hunting dog-related activities, including the JGHV, VHDF, field trials, blood tracking, obedience trials, AKC Rally, and a variety of Breed Clubs. [Join our Chapter] |
| Our events are held in West Central Illinois and Southeast Iowa, as the majority of our Members hail from this area. We hold monthly events for the months of January through October, generally on the 2nd Saturday of the month. The January event is always our Annual Planning Meeting, where we plan the events for the rest of the year, elect officers, and enjoy a potluck dinner that includes wild game prepared by Members. Most events are Training Days, held at various Chapter Members' rural properties, where we get together with our dogs to learn new training techniques, practice various hunting and testing skills, and socialize. Once each year we hold a Fun Hunt and a NAVHDA Test, both of which are open to the public. |
| Training Days are always open to prospective members. If you are considering joining a NAVHDA chapter, or are just curious to know what NAVHDA is all about, please come check us out! |
| Welcome New Members!! |
Adam & Crystal Roth
Waukesha, WI
Small Munsterlander (Colbi) |
Kenneth (Ken) Bremer
Crystal Lake, IL
German Shorthaired Pointer (Toby) |
Chris & Brenda Meyer
Eldridge, IA
German Shorthaired Pointer (Buck) |
James Quillin
Taylor Ridge, IL
German Wirehaired Pointer (Jax) |
Brent Zaehringer
Davenport, IA
German Shorthaired Pointer (Duke) |
| Chapter Training Equipment |
| Our Chapter frequently purchases dog training equipment and equipment is often generously donated. Chapter Members may borrow equipment by requesting it from the Training Director and making the required deposit. Equipment should be promptly returned when no longer needed, and must be returned prior to the next Test or Training Day. Following is the Chapter's current equipment inventory: |
| Item Type | Required Deposit |
| 12 Duck Decoys | |
| Cloth Blind | |
| 20 Heeling Stakes | |
| 2 Single Shot Shotguns | |
| 1 Old Remote Launcher | |
| 1 New Remote Launcher | |
| 10x10 Canopy | |
| 3 Banners | |
| Dummy Launcher | |
| Retrieve Dummies & Bag | |
| 2 Bird Bags | |
| 2 Bird Boxes | |
| 1 5x8 Trailer | |
| 1 6x12 Trailer | |
| We are all very excited about the purchase of our new 6x12 trailer! Several fund raisers and many generous donations made this purchase possible. A big "thank you" to everyone who helped out in any way. Chapter equipment will be stored in the new trailer, making it much easier to take equipment to Test and Training Day locations. |
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| Chapter Offices |
President:
Bobbi Benson
309-337-7708 or 319-523-3683
president@illowanavhda.org |
Vice President/Training Director:
Mark Wilbers
563-672-3291 or 563-495-4624
vp@illowanavhda.org |
Secretary:
Denise Heath
563-941-5316 or 563-320-5908
secretary@illowanavhda.org |
Treasurer:
Jim Crowder
P.O. Box 495
Muscatine, IA 52761
563-263-0985
treasurer@illowanavhda.org |
Board Member:
Rich Runge
309-798-5115
board@illowanavhda.org |
Assistant Training Director:
Jeff Henke
319-523-3683 or 563-299-4435
training@illowanavhda.org |
Test Secretary:
Kandi Kirwant
563-263-8616 or 563-299-5630
testsecretary@illowanavhda.org |
Assistant Test Secretary:
Jim Crowder
563-263-0985
testsecretary@illowanavhda.org |
Webmaster:
Michelle Wilbers
17374 Hwy 62
Maquoketa, IA 52060
563.672.3291
webmaster@illowanavhda.org |
Fundraising Coordinator:
Denise Heath
563.320.5908
fundraising@illowanavhda.org |
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