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IMPORTANT NEWS: The NAVHDA Executive Council voted unanimously to delay the
implementation of the 100-dog rule for the Invitational Test. This means any
dogs receiving a Prize I in Utility in 2007, will be able to participate in the
2008 Invitational. This additional time will enable the EC to study whether the
organization can handle more than 100 dogs at the test and if so, how it can
best do so. Please note that the Republican National Convention will be held in Minneapolis from Sept 1 – 4 and that they expect 45,000 people to be arriving in the twin cities for the event. We have been finding in January 08 hotels that are completely blocked out for the Republican Convention as far out as Hudson WI, therefore, please book your hotel rooms as soon as possible. Dates The test will be held at Kelley Farms, 30 minutes outside of St. Paul Minnesota on Thursday, August 28 through Sunday, August 31, 2008. If inclement weather interferes with an assigned test day, a make-up day may be added on Monday September 1, 2008. Location Kelley Farms Click here for a printable map of the area Entry Fee $330.00 (US funds) Make check payable to NAVHDA. Mail 2008 Test Entry and check to: NAVHDA 116 W. Eastman #204 Arlington Heights, IL 60006 Or NAVHDA P.O. Box 520 Arlington Heights, IL 60006 All entrants will receive a NAVHDA Invitational Entry Receipt Verification. If you do not receive the receipt within two weeks after sending your entry, please contact the NAVHDA office. Entry Deadline Entries can be sent beginning January 1, 2008 and will close at midnight, May 1, 2008. Test Sites  West Field  East Field  Possible Shackled Duck Site  Possible Blind Retrieve Site Spectator’s Viewing Area at the Water and Field Test Site Gallery viewing for the water is excellent. Much of the fields will be within viewing distance of the gallery. Exercise/Training Area and Birds No participating dog is allowed to run on or train East of County Rd 15 or Manning Trail after May 1, 2008 through the completion of the test. Invitational entered handlers and their dogs may participate in other sanctioned testing events at Kelley Farms during that timeframe. The Minnesota Chapter has made arrangements for the use of Good Going Kennels for training grounds the week of the Invitational. Good Going Kennels is located just north of Hammond, Wisc which is 33 miles (approximately 50 minutes) southeast of Kelley Farms. Hotels in New Richmond, Wisc are 10 miles from Good Going Kennels and would be a good choice to stay if you plan on using these grounds. The grounds will be available from Wednesday August 20 through Saturday August 30. The grounds include field and water with multiple looks at a Blind retrieve. There is not an adequate water site available for a shackled duck search. Those wishing to use these grounds must register in advance by completing the attached waiver form and returning it to Len Kindem. You may bring your own birds or reserve chuckar in advanced for $8.50 each, US funds. Payment for chuckars must be received no later than July 15, 2008. The birds will be available at the training grounds. The operator of the Grounds, Jason Gooding, will have available on site homer pigeons (non-kill) for $2.00 each and possibly Pheasants or other birds as well. Jason will collect the fees for these birds at the time of training. Please call Jason 24 hours before your arrival so that he may collect the birds you will need. To reserve chuckars and/or register for use of the grounds, complete and mail the Waiver Form and Chuckar Reservation Form with check to: Len Kindem 1315 County Road N Roberts, Wisc 54023 Jason’s phone number and a map of the grounds will be sent upon receipt of your registration. Here is the address information if you want to look up the directions on Map Quest: Kelley Farms 11425 155th St N Marine St Croix, Mn 55047 Good Going Kennels 1188 192nd St Baldwin, Wi 54002 Daily Starting Time Each day the first order of business will be opening ceremonies, which will begin promptly at 7:00 a.m. Handlers must be on the grounds by 6:30 a.m. Running Time Each handler and dog will rotate to the different testing sites throughout the day. Test Workers Whether you are handling a dog, or coming as a spectator, working at the Invitational is not only a fun and productive way to see great dog work, it is an outstanding way to learn more about this test. The Invitational is an International event, which means each of us plays a part in its success. At the least, if everyone who handles a dog, volunteers to work at least one day, there would be a sufficient number of workers. This test requires 40 workers per day. Workers need to be on the grounds by 6:30 every morning to meet with their site marshal. Job Descriptions Worker Schedule ** ALL VOLUNTEERS MUST BE MEMBERS OF NAVHDA INTERNATIONAL ** To volunteer your services please use the Volunteer Form which will automatically be sent directly to Bryce via email. ****IF YOU SUBMITTED A FORM BEFORE JUNE 4 AND HAVE NOT HEARD BACK FROM BRYCE, PLEASE RESUBMIT!**** We had some technical difficulties, but the form is now working. Thank you for volunteering! Bryce Adams bryce@exceleng.net 763-231-8523 The preferred point of contact is through the Volunteer Form and email so Bryce can efficiently track the volunteers. Please fill out the form completely providing your name, email address, phone numbers, days you can work, list at least two jobs you are willing to do and give a little background as to whether you have worked at a NAVHDA test, especially the Invitational, in the past and in what capacity. We’ll do our best to accommodate everyone. Please note that all gunners must be approved by the International committee. NOTICE TO HANDLERS: The following jobs require volunteers to actively participate in the running of test and could be interpreted as violating the standing rule that handlers can’t train or run on the grounds until they’ve completed testing. Therefore, handlers will not be allowed to hold the following jobs until they’ve completed testing: • Bird Planter • Gunner • Bye Dog • Test Dog at both water venues Handlers may volunteer for all other positions. For the same reasons, Invitational Judges who are handling dogs must run their dog before they judge any segment of the test. Meals Banquet Dinner Saturday, August 30, 2008: Sirloin of Beef in mushroom gravy, Chicken Cordon Bleu, baby red potatoes in parsley butter sauce, fresh vegetable salad with choice of dressing, candied carrots, green been amandine, and ice cream. 2008 INVITATIONAL BANQUET MEAL ORDER FORM RESERVATIONS FOR THE ABOVE DINNER MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN SATURDAY AUGUST 16, 2008 Airports Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport Motels Country Inn Suites of Forest Lake 651-982-9799 1954 West Broadway Ave. Continental breakfast, pool, hot tub $25 one time dog deposit Refer to NAVHDA when reserving your room for a possible reduced rate 15.7 miles, estimated time 20 min to Kelly Farms American Inn 651-464-1930 1291 West Broadway Ave Forest Lake, MN Continental breakfast pool, hot tub, higher room rates Will take dogs but have to use a smoking room with a deposit 13.3 miles, estimated time 19 min to Kelly Farms Days Inn (Best Western) Stillwater Inn 800-647-4039 or 651-430-1300 1750 West Frontage Road on Hwy 36 Stillwater, Minn Will take dogs for $10.00 deposit, medium room rates 11.7 miles, estimated time 15 min to Kelly Farms Super 8 Motel Stillwater 800-800-8000 or 651-430-3990 2190 Frontage Road Hwy 36 Stillwater, Minn www.super8.com Will take dogs for $10 each deposit, medium room rates 11.9 miles, estimated time 15 min to Kelly Farms Americinn Motel & Suites 715-246-3993 1020 S Knowles Ave New Richmond, Wi Will take dogs for $15 deposit, lower room rates 27.6 miles, estimated time 38 min to Kelly Farms Super 8 Motel 715-246-7829 1561 Dorset Lane New Richmond, Wi Will take dogs for $20 deposit, lower room rates 28.3 miles, estimated time 39 min to Kelly Farms Search Site for other Forest Lake Hotels Search Site for other Stillwater Hotels Other hotels in the area: Country Inn 651-429-5393 4940 Highway 61N White Bear Lake, MN Forest Lake Motel 651-464-4077 Hwy 61 - South of Highway 8 in Forest Lake Country Inn & Suites 763-746-9500 Chisago Inn 651-257-8088 Wyoming Motel 651-462-4034 Camping William O’Brian State Park 12 miles North of Stillwater on Hwy 95. Just North of Marine on St. Croix. Must reserve in advance for the Labor Day weekend. Call 1-866-857-2757 for reservations. Veterinary Care in the Area Animal Emergency Care 651-501-3766 7166 10th St North Oakdale Hours: M – Thur 6pm to 9 am, Fri 6pm to Mon 9am (24 hr service through weekend) 19.8 miles, estimated time 23 min from Kelly Farms Go south on Manning to the stop light, turn right (west) on Hwy 36 (60th st), merge onto I-694 east (heading south), exit on 10th st / CR 10 and turn right South Shore Veterinary Hospital 651-464-4210 380 West Broadway Forest Lake Hours: 8-8 Thur, 8-5 Fri, 9 – noon sat, After hours call available 12.2 miles, estimated time 16 min from Kelly Farms Go north on Manning to the stop sign, turn left on 170th (Heading west), at stop sign turn right on Hwy 61 (heading north), turn left onto west Broadway Forest Lake Veterinary Hospital 651-464-2752 407 South Lake Street Forest Lake Hours: 8-5 M-F, 9 - noon Sat 11.6 miles, estimated time 15 min from Kelly Farms Go north on Manning to the stop sign, turn left on 170th (Heading west), at stop sign turn right on Hwy 61 (heading north), turn slight to the right onto South Lake street Stillwater Veterinary Clinic 651-770-6167 9550 60th St No Stillwater, Mn 55082 12.4 miles, estimated time 16 min from Kelly Farms Go south on Manning to the stop light, turn right (west) on Hwy 36 (60th st) Emergency Contacts in the Area Lakeview Hospital 651-439-5330 927 Churchill St W, Stillwater, MN 55082, US 11 miles, estimated time 16 min from Kelly Farms Go south on Manning, turn left onto 75th St / CR 12, Cty Rd 12 becomes W Myrtle St, turn right onto So Greenly st, turn left onto West Churchill St Allina Hospitals & Clinics 651-464-7100 1540 Lake St S, Forest Lake, MN 55025, US 11 miles, estimated time 14 min from Kelly Farms Go north on Manning to the stop sign, turn left on 170th (Heading west), at stop sign turn right on Hwy 61 (heading north), turn slight to the right onto South Lake street St Johns Hospital 651-232-7188 1575 Beam Ave, Maplewood, MN 55109, US 19 miles, estimated time 24 min from Kelly Farms Go south on Manning to the stop light, turn right (west) on Hwy 36 (60th st), merge onto I-694 west, exit 50 and turn left on White Bear Ave / CR65, turn right onto Beam Ave Additional Questions All questions pertaining to qualifications, entries, refunds and registrations should be directed to the Invitational Test Secretary: Laura Picard 15 Rosewood Ct Cary, IL 60013-2484 847/639-8954 lauradpicard@aol.com Or NAVHDA's International Office 116 W Eastman #204 Arlington Heights, IL 60004 847/253-6488 navoffice@navhda.org All questions pertaining to the grounds, accommodations, travel, directions, birds, weather, etc., should be directed to the Invitational Test Co-Chairpersons: Len and Dianne Kindem 1315 Cty Rd N Roberts, WI 54023 715/426-6532 lendianne2@hotmail.com Helpful Web Sites www.mnnavhda.com Minnesota Chapter website www.travel.yahoo.com for restaurants, things to do, and maps of twin cities. 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