Various Field Trial Hall of Fame Inductions set for Feb. 2008
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One of the highlights of the sporting dog world, the annual induction ceremonies for those elected by the various groups to the Field Trial Hall of Fame, is again slated for the BDF facilities in Grand Junction, Tennessee.  The upcoming events will host a full day of activities commencing at 10:00 a.m. (central) on Saturday, February 9, 2008.  The new inductees include 11 distinguished people and 11 outstanding dogs.  Participation will be boosted by the inclusion for the first time of inductees representing German Shorthaired Pointers.  According to the wishes of the BDF Board, the events will again coincide with the kick-off weekend of the National Field Trial Championship for pointing dogs at the nearby Ames Plantation.   

 Saturday, February 9, 2008

10:00 am                Convene for Retriever FTHF inductions  -  (Spaniels immediately following) 

                                                Welcome & Introductions – Dale Bush, BDF President

                                                Life Patron & Patron Memorial Honorees recognized – David Fletcher, BDF Vice-Pres.

                                                Recognition of living FTHF honorees in the audience – David Smith, Ex. Director

 10:30 am               Commence with Retriever inductions   -   Bernie Matthys, Moderator 

11:15 am                Commence with Spaniel inductions   -   Bernie Matthys, Moderator 

12:15 pm                Conclusion of morning session 

12:15 -12:30 pm                     BREAK 

12:30 – 2:00 pm       Luncheon hosted by PURINA

                                                (morning & afternoon honorees & visitors invited – menu to be announced)

 2:00 - 2:15 pm                        BREAK 

2:15 pm                   Convene for afternoon session (Brittanys, German Shorthairs, Pointers/Setters)

                                                 Welcome & Introductions – Dale Bush, BDF President

                                                  Life Patron & Patron Memorial Honorees recognized – David Fletcher, BDF Vice-Pres.

                                                  Recognition of living FTHF honorees in audience – David Smith, Ex. Director

 2:45 pm                   Commence with Brittany inductions   -  Bernie Matthys, Moderator 

3:30 pm                    Commence with German Shorthaired Pointers inductions – Bernie Matthys, Moderator 

4:15 pm                    Commence with Pointer/Setter inductions  -  Bernie Matthys, Moderator 

5:00 pm                    Conclusion of afternoon session

                                Reception provided by THE AMERICAN FIELD

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Sunday, February 10, 2008

8:00 am                    BDF Board of Directors meeting 

6:00 pm                    National Field Trial Championship dinner & kick-off party hosted by EUKANUBA

                                (RSVP – menu to be announced)

OTHER RELATED EVENTS SCHEDULED – 

Wednesday, February 13, 2008

5:30 p.m.                 National Field Trial Championship social & catfish supper hosted by BASS PRO SHOPS 

Saturday, February 16, 2008

5:30 p.m.                 National Field Trial Championship social & steak supper hosted by ANHEUSER-BUSCH 

Mon.-Sun., February 4-10, 2008         3^rd Annual ESSFTA Springer Field Trial              LaGrange, TN     

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