Loren,
I would like to say, I was just doing my job. I was just picking up the slack while you were taking care of Connie, during her ordeal.
I just want this contest to be the best it can be. And you are right, I feel that each year it does get better. And I want to make sure that it continues to grow and get better each year, whether it is here or it is in another location.
It is a labor of love - I do it for all those that wish to compete in the contest, and be involved with the club.
I would like to give a huge "Thank You!" to everyone that came out and participated in the 3rd Annual NNCCC, without you there wouldn't be a competition like this.
I would also like to send a heart felt "Thank You!" to Loren, without him we wouldn't be here. You give me too much credit!
To Bob! Dude You Da Man! Thank You for all you have done to move this club forward. I hope I can count on you for sometime to come! And Thank You for becoming such a good friend.
Mark Rigel - Thank You for helping with the NNCCC weigh-in - I now this was the first time of helping or being active in the club, or being at a competition - I figured I would help get your feet wet right off the bat, with helping with the weigh-in. I hope I didn't dump to much on you all at once!?!?!?! You did a great job. Thank You!
My biggest Thank You and a huge hug goes out to Lillie Payne - the owner of Tom's Cabin Cafe for catering the 3rd Annual Northwest Nationals. You did us a great dinner! Everyone really liked it very much - 2 or 3 plates full - that says alot. I hope that we can have you cater for us again next year?
Eventhough we had very little sponsor help this year, I think we had a great time, and it seemed that everyone had a great time. With HIGH Hopes, maybe next year we will have more sponsors come on board.
My hope is? that all of you will read this, and look at all the pictures, realize that you really did miss a great time - and next year you will contact us, send in your pre-registration, and be involved with the contest & the club!
If you all want to know more about the IVH Club, we will be having a Club Meeting on Nov. 13th at 7pm at the Great Wall Chinese Restaurant - come early to get some good food!
Or you can keep up with us on our forums at:
idahovarminthunters.proboards.com All of our events, functions, and meetings are posted on the 2012-2013 Calendar on the forums.
The Northwest Nationals has a forums also at:
northwestnationals.proboards.com You can get info about the contest on either forums.
IVH Memberships are going to go up after the first of the year - For new members it will be $25.00 for individual adult memberships - Renewals will remain at $20.00 annually. For new Family memberships it will go to $40.00 - with renewals at $35.00 annually.
When you join the club, it adds strength to our cause and our sport - so please consider joining and being an active member. Thank You!
Good Hunting!
Gary
