Meeting Minutes 2024
MEETING MINUTES 2024
ARIZONA REGION NSTRA
ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES
LOCATION: MATERNITY WELL GROUNDS, SONOITA, AZ
CALL TO ORDER: President Brad Christensen called the meeting to Order March 8th, 2024 at 5:10 PM.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Region President Brad Christensen, Region Vice President Brian Carnahan, Region Secretary David Sipe, Region Treasurer Mike Kitchens, Board Members Randy Dombrowski, Bill Blose and Marty Elliott, Past President Brian Rebello. Mark Miller, Debbie Carnahan, Mary Sipe, John Ruland, Chad Matthews, John Trout, Jim Schroeder, Debbie Schroeder, Alan Churchwell, Trevor Scott, Nick Schobinger, Pat Schobinger, CJ Hamilton, David Ayres, Joann Ayres, Craig Schindler, Brad Monell and Paula Aerts.
President Brad Christensen recognized the Regional Judges – Olaf Netteberg and David Hackman. He also recognized our planter, Paula Aerts, and thanked all of them for two days of hard work in the saddle.
President Brad Christensen announced the election results for Officers and Board Members.
President: Brad Christensen
Vice President: Brian Carnahan
Secretary: David Sipe
Treasurer: Mark Miller
Board Members Randy Dombrowski, Bill Blose and Mike Kitchens. Past President Brian Rebello remains on the Board.
President Brad Christensen recognized the Regional High Point Amateur Dog of the year: Diesel, owned and handled by CJ Hamilton.
President Brad Christensen recognized the Regional High Point Dog of the Year winners:
High Point Dog: Chapo, owned and handled by CJ Hamilton
1st runner up: Sidney, owned by Shannon Haycraft and handled by Chad Matthews
2nd runner up: JoJo, owned by Brian Carnahan and handled by Debbie Carnahan
The Perpetual trophy remains with CJ Hamilton for the second year in a row. All winners received awards by the Region.
President Brad Christensen asked the Members if they would support sending our High Point dog Chapo to the Dog of The Year Trial. The members present voted unanimously to support sending him.
President Brad Christensen recognized the Regional Championship winner – 1st Place Champion Brian Rebello with Moiser. Brian was presented the Regional Championship trophy passed on by Pat Schobinger.
President Brad Christensen recognized the other Championship winners – 1st runner up Marty Elliot with LB, 2nd runner up Pat Schobinger with Buttercup, 3rd runner up Jim Schroeder with Jett. All the winners were presented awards.
Treasurer’s Report: Mike Kitchens reported that the year started with $1,328 and up until the Regional Trial had ended with $1,600. We should expect to see the profit from the Regional Trial added to that final amount. The total for the Calcutta was $3,370 half of which will go to the Region.
Secretary’s Report: David Sipe reported the Trial Dates and locations the Board had decided at the last Business Meeting held 2/15/24. We have applied for permits for the locations and are waiting for approval. We have Chairmen for trials through August. We need Chairmen for the September and October trials.
President Brad Christensen reported on our trial entry process:
We welcomed new members: Trevor Scott and Nick Schobinger.
Pat Schobinger gave instruction and training on our AED (AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR). This was donated anonymously by one of our Region members.
New Business – There was no new business.
ADJOURNMENT: Meeting was adjourned at 5:40 PM.
Respectfully submitted on March 12th, 2024 by David Sipe, Arizona Region Secretary.
ARIZONA REGION NSTRA
ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES
LOCATION: MATERNITY WELL GROUNDS, SONOITA, AZ
CALL TO ORDER: President Brad Christensen called the meeting to Order March 8th, 2024 at 5:10 PM.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Region President Brad Christensen, Region Vice President Brian Carnahan, Region Secretary David Sipe, Region Treasurer Mike Kitchens, Board Members Randy Dombrowski, Bill Blose and Marty Elliott, Past President Brian Rebello. Mark Miller, Debbie Carnahan, Mary Sipe, John Ruland, Chad Matthews, John Trout, Jim Schroeder, Debbie Schroeder, Alan Churchwell, Trevor Scott, Nick Schobinger, Pat Schobinger, CJ Hamilton, David Ayres, Joann Ayres, Craig Schindler, Brad Monell and Paula Aerts.
President Brad Christensen recognized the Regional Judges – Olaf Netteberg and David Hackman. He also recognized our planter, Paula Aerts, and thanked all of them for two days of hard work in the saddle.
President Brad Christensen announced the election results for Officers and Board Members.
President: Brad Christensen
Vice President: Brian Carnahan
Secretary: David Sipe
Treasurer: Mark Miller
Board Members Randy Dombrowski, Bill Blose and Mike Kitchens. Past President Brian Rebello remains on the Board.
President Brad Christensen recognized the Regional High Point Amateur Dog of the year: Diesel, owned and handled by CJ Hamilton.
President Brad Christensen recognized the Regional High Point Dog of the Year winners:
High Point Dog: Chapo, owned and handled by CJ Hamilton
1st runner up: Sidney, owned by Shannon Haycraft and handled by Chad Matthews
2nd runner up: JoJo, owned by Brian Carnahan and handled by Debbie Carnahan
The Perpetual trophy remains with CJ Hamilton for the second year in a row. All winners received awards by the Region.
President Brad Christensen asked the Members if they would support sending our High Point dog Chapo to the Dog of The Year Trial. The members present voted unanimously to support sending him.
President Brad Christensen recognized the Regional Championship winner – 1st Place Champion Brian Rebello with Moiser. Brian was presented the Regional Championship trophy passed on by Pat Schobinger.
President Brad Christensen recognized the other Championship winners – 1st runner up Marty Elliot with LB, 2nd runner up Pat Schobinger with Buttercup, 3rd runner up Jim Schroeder with Jett. All the winners were presented awards.
Treasurer’s Report: Mike Kitchens reported that the year started with $1,328 and up until the Regional Trial had ended with $1,600. We should expect to see the profit from the Regional Trial added to that final amount. The total for the Calcutta was $3,370 half of which will go to the Region.
Secretary’s Report: David Sipe reported the Trial Dates and locations the Board had decided at the last Business Meeting held 2/15/24. We have applied for permits for the locations and are waiting for approval. We have Chairmen for trials through August. We need Chairmen for the September and October trials.
President Brad Christensen reported on our trial entry process:
- Going forward the Trial Chairman will determine who will take entries for the Trial they are Chairing.
- We may only post one or two trials at a time on National rather than 6 months at a time.
We welcomed new members: Trevor Scott and Nick Schobinger.
Pat Schobinger gave instruction and training on our AED (AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR). This was donated anonymously by one of our Region members.
New Business – There was no new business.
ADJOURNMENT: Meeting was adjourned at 5:40 PM.
Respectfully submitted on March 12th, 2024 by David Sipe, Arizona Region Secretary.
Meeting Minutes 2023
MEETING MINUTES 2023
ARIZONA REGION NSTRA
ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES
LOCATION: RED TANK TRIAL GROUNDS, PARKS, AZ.
CALL TO ORDER: President Brian Rebello called the meeting to Order August 5th, 2023 at 6:00PM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Region President Brian Rebello, Region Vice President CJ Vermaak, Region Secretary David Sipe, Board Members Randy Dombrowski, Brad Monell and Bill Blose. Paula Aerts, David Ayres, Brian Carnahan, Debbie Carnahan, Brad Christensen, Jim Davies, Linda Davies, Hannah Davies, David Hackman, CJ Hamilton, Ron Horn, Gene Kindred, Mike Kitchens, Josh Lemman, Chad Matthews, Garrett Matthews, Rocco Petrocco, Pat Schobinger, Mary Sipe and John Trout Jr.
President Brian Rebello recognized the Regional Judges – Kevin Creeden and Dave Hackman and thanked them for two days of hard work in the saddle.
President Brian Rebello announced the election results for Officers and Board Members.
President: Brad Christensen
Vice President: Brian Carnahan
Secretary: David Sipe
Treasurer: Mike Kitchens
Board Members: Randy Dombrowski, Bill Blose and Marty Elliott and Brian Rebello will be the Past President on the Board.
President Brian Rebello also thanked the volunteers that ran for office and were not elected: Ginger Rogers, John Trout Jr. and Mark Miller
Recognitions:
President Brian Rebello recognized hard work put in this year from members: Ginger Rogers, David and Mary Sipe, Brad Monell, Brian and Debbie Carnahan, Brad Christensen, Randy Dombrowski, CJ Vermaak, CJ Hamilton and Ron Horn. Brian also encouraged everyone to play a part in doing the work needed to put on trials. Brian also recognized one of the hardest worker in our Region, Paula Aerts, who has gone beyond the call of duty. She plants birds, takes care of others horses, carries water, picks up trash, picks up the field and most importantly, she sets a wonderful example. Brian also thanked our new and upcoming bird planters, Garrett Matthews and Kelsey Stager for their hard work.
President Brian Rebello also recognized the special efforts of Ginger Rogers; she was the glue that made everything happen this year.
President Brian Rebello recognized the Regional High Point Dog of the year winners – 1st Place High Point to CJ Hamilton with Chapo, 1st Runner up to Brian and Debbie Carnahan with JoJo handled by Debbie Carnahan, 2nd Runner up to Brian Rebello with Moiser and 3rd Runner up to Pat Schobinger with Buttercup. The Perpetual Plaque was presented for 1st place to CJ Hamilton with Chapo. All winners received awards by the Region. CJ was presented a bottle of “White Dog Mash” by Debbie Carnahan for Chapo beating out JoJo by 1 point for High Point dog in the last trial of the season.
President Brian Rebello asked the Members if they would support sending our High Point dog Chapo to the Dog Of The Year Trial. The Motion was made and Seconded. The members present voted unanimously to support sending him.
President Brian Rebello recognized the Regional Championship winner – 1st Place Champion Pat Schobinger with Buttercup. Pat was presented the Regional Championship trophy passed on from Brian Rebello.
President Brian Rebello recognized the other Championship winners – 1st Runner up to Bill Blose with Peach, 2nd Runner up to Debbie Carnahan with Annie, 3rd Runner up to Randy Dombrowski with Bailey. Rebello presented all the winners with awards.
Chad Matthews recognized the passing of a dear member for many years, Jerry Kindred. The members present took a moment to respectfully remember her.
Secretary’s Report – There was no Secretary’s Report.
Treasurer’s Report – There was no Treasurer’s Report.
New Business – There was no New Business.
ADJOURNMENT: Meeting was adjourned at 6:18 PM.
Respectfully submitted on August 9th, 2023 by David Sipe, Arizona Region Secretary.
ARIZONA REGION NSTRA
ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES
LOCATION: RED TANK TRIAL GROUNDS, PARKS, AZ.
CALL TO ORDER: President Brian Rebello called the meeting to Order August 5th, 2023 at 6:00PM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Region President Brian Rebello, Region Vice President CJ Vermaak, Region Secretary David Sipe, Board Members Randy Dombrowski, Brad Monell and Bill Blose. Paula Aerts, David Ayres, Brian Carnahan, Debbie Carnahan, Brad Christensen, Jim Davies, Linda Davies, Hannah Davies, David Hackman, CJ Hamilton, Ron Horn, Gene Kindred, Mike Kitchens, Josh Lemman, Chad Matthews, Garrett Matthews, Rocco Petrocco, Pat Schobinger, Mary Sipe and John Trout Jr.
President Brian Rebello recognized the Regional Judges – Kevin Creeden and Dave Hackman and thanked them for two days of hard work in the saddle.
President Brian Rebello announced the election results for Officers and Board Members.
President: Brad Christensen
Vice President: Brian Carnahan
Secretary: David Sipe
Treasurer: Mike Kitchens
Board Members: Randy Dombrowski, Bill Blose and Marty Elliott and Brian Rebello will be the Past President on the Board.
President Brian Rebello also thanked the volunteers that ran for office and were not elected: Ginger Rogers, John Trout Jr. and Mark Miller
Recognitions:
President Brian Rebello recognized hard work put in this year from members: Ginger Rogers, David and Mary Sipe, Brad Monell, Brian and Debbie Carnahan, Brad Christensen, Randy Dombrowski, CJ Vermaak, CJ Hamilton and Ron Horn. Brian also encouraged everyone to play a part in doing the work needed to put on trials. Brian also recognized one of the hardest worker in our Region, Paula Aerts, who has gone beyond the call of duty. She plants birds, takes care of others horses, carries water, picks up trash, picks up the field and most importantly, she sets a wonderful example. Brian also thanked our new and upcoming bird planters, Garrett Matthews and Kelsey Stager for their hard work.
President Brian Rebello also recognized the special efforts of Ginger Rogers; she was the glue that made everything happen this year.
President Brian Rebello recognized the Regional High Point Dog of the year winners – 1st Place High Point to CJ Hamilton with Chapo, 1st Runner up to Brian and Debbie Carnahan with JoJo handled by Debbie Carnahan, 2nd Runner up to Brian Rebello with Moiser and 3rd Runner up to Pat Schobinger with Buttercup. The Perpetual Plaque was presented for 1st place to CJ Hamilton with Chapo. All winners received awards by the Region. CJ was presented a bottle of “White Dog Mash” by Debbie Carnahan for Chapo beating out JoJo by 1 point for High Point dog in the last trial of the season.
President Brian Rebello asked the Members if they would support sending our High Point dog Chapo to the Dog Of The Year Trial. The Motion was made and Seconded. The members present voted unanimously to support sending him.
President Brian Rebello recognized the Regional Championship winner – 1st Place Champion Pat Schobinger with Buttercup. Pat was presented the Regional Championship trophy passed on from Brian Rebello.
President Brian Rebello recognized the other Championship winners – 1st Runner up to Bill Blose with Peach, 2nd Runner up to Debbie Carnahan with Annie, 3rd Runner up to Randy Dombrowski with Bailey. Rebello presented all the winners with awards.
Chad Matthews recognized the passing of a dear member for many years, Jerry Kindred. The members present took a moment to respectfully remember her.
Secretary’s Report – There was no Secretary’s Report.
Treasurer’s Report – There was no Treasurer’s Report.
New Business – There was no New Business.
ADJOURNMENT: Meeting was adjourned at 6:18 PM.
Respectfully submitted on August 9th, 2023 by David Sipe, Arizona Region Secretary.
Meeting Minutes 2022
Arizona Region NSTRA
Annual Business Meeting Minutes
Location: Red Tank Trial Grounds, Parks, AZ.
Call to Order: President Brian Rebello called the meeting to Order August 6, 2022 at 6:45 PM
Members Present: Region President Brian Rebello, Region Secretary David Sipe, Board Members Randy Dombrowski and John Trout Jr., Paula Aerts, Bill Blose, Brian Carnahan, Debbie Carnahan, Brad Christensen, Jim Davies, Linda Davies, Hannah Davies, Shannon Haycraft, Bob Henson, Don Kile, Gene Kindred, Mike Kitchens, Chad Matthews, Joshua Meacham, Mark Miller, Rocco Petrocco, John Ruland, Mary Sipe and Raymond Taffora.
President Brian Rebello recognized the Regional High Point Dog of the year winners – 1st Place High Point to Shannon Haycraft with Sidney handled by Chad Matthews, 1st Runner up to Gene Kindred with Shot handled by Chad Matthews, 2nd Runner up to Brian and Debbie Carnahan with Jojo, 3rd Runner up was shared by Bill Blose with Peach and Randy Dombrowski with Bailey. The Perpetual Plaque was presented for 1st Place to Shannon Haycraft with Sidney. All winners received awards by the Region.
National Secretary for NSTRA Nance Ceccarelli recognized the Regional Championship winner – 1st Place Champion Brian Rebello with Moiser. Brian Rebello was presented the Regional Championship trophy passed on from Bill Blose.
President Brian Rebello recognized the other Regional Championship winners – 1st Runner up to Brad Christensen with Louie, 2nd Runner up to Gene Kindred with Shot handled by Chad Matthews, 3rd Runner up to Joshua Meacham with Babe. Rebello presented all the winners with awards.
Recognitions:
Recognition of Treasurer Ginger Rogers and Secretary David Sipe for all of the hard work they put in this past year.
Don Kile with Southwest Upland Conservancy gave a presentation about Trial Grounds being constructed and grown near Deming, NM – Don stated the goal of hosting the Arizona Regional Championship Trial in September of 2024. He also stated the goal of hosting a National Trial there in 2026. President Brian Rebello thanked Don Kile with Southwest Upland Conservancy for donating $1000 to our Region to help pay for horses.
President Brian Rebello announced that he is running for 2nd Vice President of National NSTRA and asked for our support in that effort.
New Business:
John Trout made the motion to have the Regional Championship Trial at the same time and place every year. Joshua Meacham seconded the motion. Brian Rebello asked for a vote from the membership and the motion carried. Brian Rebello stated that Secretary David Sipe would send out a survey to every member for there input on what should be the time and place of our Regional Championship Trial.
Secretaries Report:
David Sipe announced the results of Election.
President: Brian Rebello
Vice President: CJ Ver Maak
Secretary: David Sipe
Treasurer: Ginger Rogers
Board Members: Bill Blose, Randy Dombrowski and Brad Monell
Additional Board Member: Jim Schroeder remains on the Board as the last Past President
Treasurers Report: There was no Treasurers Report as Ginger Rogers was not present
ADJOURNMENT: Meeting was adjourned by President Brian Rebello at 7:25 PM.
Respectfully submitted on August 10th, 2022 by David Sipe, Arizona Region Secretary, 2022-2023.
Annual Business Meeting Minutes
Location: Red Tank Trial Grounds, Parks, AZ.
Call to Order: President Brian Rebello called the meeting to Order August 6, 2022 at 6:45 PM
Members Present: Region President Brian Rebello, Region Secretary David Sipe, Board Members Randy Dombrowski and John Trout Jr., Paula Aerts, Bill Blose, Brian Carnahan, Debbie Carnahan, Brad Christensen, Jim Davies, Linda Davies, Hannah Davies, Shannon Haycraft, Bob Henson, Don Kile, Gene Kindred, Mike Kitchens, Chad Matthews, Joshua Meacham, Mark Miller, Rocco Petrocco, John Ruland, Mary Sipe and Raymond Taffora.
President Brian Rebello recognized the Regional High Point Dog of the year winners – 1st Place High Point to Shannon Haycraft with Sidney handled by Chad Matthews, 1st Runner up to Gene Kindred with Shot handled by Chad Matthews, 2nd Runner up to Brian and Debbie Carnahan with Jojo, 3rd Runner up was shared by Bill Blose with Peach and Randy Dombrowski with Bailey. The Perpetual Plaque was presented for 1st Place to Shannon Haycraft with Sidney. All winners received awards by the Region.
National Secretary for NSTRA Nance Ceccarelli recognized the Regional Championship winner – 1st Place Champion Brian Rebello with Moiser. Brian Rebello was presented the Regional Championship trophy passed on from Bill Blose.
President Brian Rebello recognized the other Regional Championship winners – 1st Runner up to Brad Christensen with Louie, 2nd Runner up to Gene Kindred with Shot handled by Chad Matthews, 3rd Runner up to Joshua Meacham with Babe. Rebello presented all the winners with awards.
Recognitions:
Recognition of Treasurer Ginger Rogers and Secretary David Sipe for all of the hard work they put in this past year.
Don Kile with Southwest Upland Conservancy gave a presentation about Trial Grounds being constructed and grown near Deming, NM – Don stated the goal of hosting the Arizona Regional Championship Trial in September of 2024. He also stated the goal of hosting a National Trial there in 2026. President Brian Rebello thanked Don Kile with Southwest Upland Conservancy for donating $1000 to our Region to help pay for horses.
President Brian Rebello announced that he is running for 2nd Vice President of National NSTRA and asked for our support in that effort.
New Business:
John Trout made the motion to have the Regional Championship Trial at the same time and place every year. Joshua Meacham seconded the motion. Brian Rebello asked for a vote from the membership and the motion carried. Brian Rebello stated that Secretary David Sipe would send out a survey to every member for there input on what should be the time and place of our Regional Championship Trial.
Secretaries Report:
David Sipe announced the results of Election.
President: Brian Rebello
Vice President: CJ Ver Maak
Secretary: David Sipe
Treasurer: Ginger Rogers
Board Members: Bill Blose, Randy Dombrowski and Brad Monell
Additional Board Member: Jim Schroeder remains on the Board as the last Past President
Treasurers Report: There was no Treasurers Report as Ginger Rogers was not present
ADJOURNMENT: Meeting was adjourned by President Brian Rebello at 7:25 PM.
Respectfully submitted on August 10th, 2022 by David Sipe, Arizona Region Secretary, 2022-2023.
Meeting Minutes 2021
Arizona Region NSTRA
Annual Business Meeting Minutes
Location: Red Tank Trial Grounds, Parks, Az.
July 24th, 2021
Call to Order: Meeting called to Order July 24th at approximately 6:30 PM
Members Present: Region President Jim Schroeder, Region Secretary Pat Schobinger, Region Treasurer Julia Camp, Board Members Randy Dombrowski and Brad Monell, Brian Rebello, CJ Ver Maak, David Sipe, Mary Sipe, Ginger Rogers, John Trout, Debbie Schroeder, Brad Christensen, John Ruland, Bob Henson, Paula Aerts, Brian Carnahan, Debbie Carnahan, Ron Horn, Patty Horn, Bill Blose, CJ Hamilton, Gene Kindred, Chad Mathews
Schroeder recognized the Regional High Point Dog of the year winners - 1st Place High Point to Bob Henson with Prince, 1st Runner up to Bill Blose with Ace – TIE – 1st Runner up Ginger Rogers with Max, 2nd Runner up to Brian Carnahan with JoJo. Bob Henson donated his own beautiful trophy for 1st Place along with the Perpetual Plaque donated by John Trout as the current High Point winner. All four winners received awards from the Region.
President Jim Schroeder recognized the Regional Championship winners – 1st Place Champion Bill Blose with Peach, 1st Runner up Bill Blose with Ace, 2nd Runner up John Trout with Ruby, 3rd Runner up John Trout with Reb. Schroeder presented all the winners with awards. John Trout passed on the Regional Championship trophy to Bill Blose with Peach.
Election Results were announced by Schroeder:
Ballot Election Results, 2021/2022 Officers:
New President: Brian Rebello
New Vice President: CJ Ver Maak
New Secretary: David Sipe
New Treasurer: Ginger Rogers
New Board Members Elected: John Trout, Brad Monell and Randy Dombrowski.
Additional Board Member: Jim Schroeder remains on the Board as Past President.
There was only one Candidate for each of the Board positions. All positions were unopposed. Pat Schobinger stated that approximately 45 members participated in the vote.
Recognitions:
Recognitions of the Officers Patrick Moore, Pat Schobinger and Julia Camp for all of the hard work they put in this past year.
Recognition of the Judges for the Regional Championship Randy Dombrowski and Ron Horn for an excellent job.
Recognition of the Planter for the Regional Championship Paula Aerts for an excellent job.
Recognition of Mike Kitchens for all his hard work this past year taking all the Trial entries.
Recognition of Debbie Schroeder for all her hard work for the Trial and dinner.
Recognition of Schroeders grandchildren for their work helping with the Trial.
Recognition of Debbie Carnahan for helping with the Regional award plaques and plates for the owners plaques.
Secretaries Report:
Pat asked that everyone would update their email addresses with the new Secretary David Sipe.
President Schroeder asked if there was any Old Business and nothing was brought up. President Schroeder stated that he felt the past year went well. Old Business matters were concluded.
Treasurers Report:
Schroeder stated there was a Balance of approximately $3,600 prior to the July, 2021 Regional Trial. Schroeder also stated that we did great on the raffle and good on the 50/50.
Julia Camp stated that the Calcutta fund raiser brought in a total of $427 for the Region and $427 to the winners, which were Bill Blose and Debbie Carnahan who split their $427.
New Business:
No discussion or MOTIONS were made for any New Business.
No discussion or motions were made to make any amendments to Region Buy-Laws.
Other New Business:
Brian Rebello stated that all of the Chairmen are set for the Trials through February, 2022.
Brian Rebello challenged everyone to bring at least one new member into the club. He also said that we should give an award to the person who brings in the most members.
It was announced that David Sipe would be taking all the entries for this coming years Trials.
Ginger Rogers asked that everyone would let David Sipe know if their dog was to be entered as an Amateur.
ADJOURMENT: Meeting adjourned by President Jim Schroeder at approximately 7:00 PM.
Respectfully submitted on July 28, 2021 by David Sipe, Arizona Region Secretary, 2021-2022.
Annual Business Meeting Minutes
Location: Red Tank Trial Grounds, Parks, Az.
July 24th, 2021
Call to Order: Meeting called to Order July 24th at approximately 6:30 PM
Members Present: Region President Jim Schroeder, Region Secretary Pat Schobinger, Region Treasurer Julia Camp, Board Members Randy Dombrowski and Brad Monell, Brian Rebello, CJ Ver Maak, David Sipe, Mary Sipe, Ginger Rogers, John Trout, Debbie Schroeder, Brad Christensen, John Ruland, Bob Henson, Paula Aerts, Brian Carnahan, Debbie Carnahan, Ron Horn, Patty Horn, Bill Blose, CJ Hamilton, Gene Kindred, Chad Mathews
Schroeder recognized the Regional High Point Dog of the year winners - 1st Place High Point to Bob Henson with Prince, 1st Runner up to Bill Blose with Ace – TIE – 1st Runner up Ginger Rogers with Max, 2nd Runner up to Brian Carnahan with JoJo. Bob Henson donated his own beautiful trophy for 1st Place along with the Perpetual Plaque donated by John Trout as the current High Point winner. All four winners received awards from the Region.
President Jim Schroeder recognized the Regional Championship winners – 1st Place Champion Bill Blose with Peach, 1st Runner up Bill Blose with Ace, 2nd Runner up John Trout with Ruby, 3rd Runner up John Trout with Reb. Schroeder presented all the winners with awards. John Trout passed on the Regional Championship trophy to Bill Blose with Peach.
Election Results were announced by Schroeder:
Ballot Election Results, 2021/2022 Officers:
New President: Brian Rebello
New Vice President: CJ Ver Maak
New Secretary: David Sipe
New Treasurer: Ginger Rogers
New Board Members Elected: John Trout, Brad Monell and Randy Dombrowski.
Additional Board Member: Jim Schroeder remains on the Board as Past President.
There was only one Candidate for each of the Board positions. All positions were unopposed. Pat Schobinger stated that approximately 45 members participated in the vote.
Recognitions:
Recognitions of the Officers Patrick Moore, Pat Schobinger and Julia Camp for all of the hard work they put in this past year.
Recognition of the Judges for the Regional Championship Randy Dombrowski and Ron Horn for an excellent job.
Recognition of the Planter for the Regional Championship Paula Aerts for an excellent job.
Recognition of Mike Kitchens for all his hard work this past year taking all the Trial entries.
Recognition of Debbie Schroeder for all her hard work for the Trial and dinner.
Recognition of Schroeders grandchildren for their work helping with the Trial.
Recognition of Debbie Carnahan for helping with the Regional award plaques and plates for the owners plaques.
Secretaries Report:
Pat asked that everyone would update their email addresses with the new Secretary David Sipe.
President Schroeder asked if there was any Old Business and nothing was brought up. President Schroeder stated that he felt the past year went well. Old Business matters were concluded.
Treasurers Report:
Schroeder stated there was a Balance of approximately $3,600 prior to the July, 2021 Regional Trial. Schroeder also stated that we did great on the raffle and good on the 50/50.
Julia Camp stated that the Calcutta fund raiser brought in a total of $427 for the Region and $427 to the winners, which were Bill Blose and Debbie Carnahan who split their $427.
New Business:
No discussion or MOTIONS were made for any New Business.
No discussion or motions were made to make any amendments to Region Buy-Laws.
Other New Business:
Brian Rebello stated that all of the Chairmen are set for the Trials through February, 2022.
Brian Rebello challenged everyone to bring at least one new member into the club. He also said that we should give an award to the person who brings in the most members.
It was announced that David Sipe would be taking all the entries for this coming years Trials.
Ginger Rogers asked that everyone would let David Sipe know if their dog was to be entered as an Amateur.
ADJOURMENT: Meeting adjourned by President Jim Schroeder at approximately 7:00 PM.
Respectfully submitted on July 28, 2021 by David Sipe, Arizona Region Secretary, 2021-2022.
Meeting Minutes 2020
Arizona Region NSTRA
Annual Business Meeting Minutes
Location: Maternity Wells Trial Grounds, Sonoita, Az. March 6th, 2020
Call to Order: Meeting called to Order March 6th at approximately 6:30 PM
Members Present: Region President Brian Rebello, Region Secretary Brian Carnahan, Board Members Debbie Carnahan and CJ Ver Maak, Jens Jantzen, Jim Schroeder, Brad Monell, Randy Caryl, John Trout, Pat Schobinger, Marty Elliott, David Hackman, Mike Kitchens, Ginger Rogers, Bill Blose
President Rebello recognized the Regional Championship winners - 1st Place Champion John Trout with Reb, 1st Runner up Marty Elliott with Dill Pickle, 2nd Runner Up CJ Ver Maak with Lucy and 3rd Runner Up Marty Elliott with LB. Rebello presented all the winners with awards and plates for their plaques.
Rebello recognized the Regional High Point Dog of the year winners - 1st Place High Point to Brian Carnahan with JoJo (19 points), 1st Runner Up Brian Rebello with Mosier (18 points) and 2nd Runner Up Ginger Rogers with Max (10 points). Brian Carnahan was presented with a $100 check for 1st Place and all three winners received awards and plates for their plaques. John Trout presented our Region with a beautiful perpetual plaque listing all the High Point dogs for the last ten years and space for the next 14 years, which he personally paid for. John researched all the past dogs and listed them along with their points earned each year. The plaque was presented to Brian Carnahan as the current High Point winner. Many thanks given to John Trout for his work on the beautiful plaque.
Election Results were announced by Rebello:
Ballot Election Results, 2020/2021 Officers:
New President: Jim Schroeder (Vote tally 30 votes for Schroeder & 19 votes for Ginger)
New Vice President: Patrick Moore (Vote tally 28 votes for Pat Moore, 20 votes for Kitchens)
New Secretary: Pat Schobinger (Vote tally 48 votes for Pat, no other candidate)
Treasurer: Julia Camp (incumbent) (vote tally 47 votes for Julia, no other candidate)
3 New Board Members Elected: Randy Dombrowski 48 votes, Brad Monell 48 votes and Marty Elliott 45 votes. No other Board candidates were on the ballot.
Additional Board Member: Brian Rebello remains on the Board as Past President.
Members had an option for “No Vote” and this option was chosen at least once on every ballot position. No write in votes were cast for any position. Brian Carnahan informed members that the election results totals will be published for any member to view. Members votes are completely confidential both during and after the entire voting process and no one can see how anyone voted. 50 of our 58 Region members voted electronically (86% participation.) No mail in or in-person votes were cast. Special recognition accorded to Tina Cook for all her work on the computer voting process in concert with the Region Secretary.
Recognition for the Good of the Order:
Recognition and Get Well wishes for our member Ray Taffora, NSTRA member for 31 years, since September 1989, who suffered a heart attack in January but was recovering very well.
Recognition of our hardest working member Ron Horn, NSTRA member for 34 years, since 1986, who continues to serve our Region with distinction.
Recognition to our excellent bird planter Paula Aerts, for all her work and excellent skill as our Regional bird planter.
Recognition of Brad Christensen's dog Candy, 3 time Arizona Regional Champion, who passed away at the age of 17 years in February 2020.
Recognition of Debbie Carnahan's dog Ruby Tuby Teapot, NSTRA Champion and Regional 1st Runner Up Champion who passed away suddenly on February 9th, 2020 at the age of 9 ½ years.
Recognition of Brian Rebello's young dog Bacho, taken from us much too soon in February, right after earning his 1st NSTRA placement, a 2nd place and scoring 1,000 points at our January trial.
Secretaries Report:
Prior Meeting Minutes of March 15th, 2019 were duly recorded by our prior Secretary but were accidentally lost due to a computer failure. Best recollection of the Past and Current Secretary is there is no old business to review. President Rebello called for recollection and discussion of any Old Business and nothing was brought up so Old Business matters were concluded.
Treasurers Report: Balance $ 2,175 as of today (March 6th, 2020) , not including Regional expenses. Approximately $100 less than last year. Calcutta fund raiser was reported and brought in a total of $1,440 which was split 50/50 with Calcutta winners Brian Rebello and Mike Kitchens who each got $360 and our Region got $720.
VOTE FOR DOG OF THE YEAR 2021 ELIGIBILITY – Members voted to continue using the High Point system along with the Regional results for Dog of the Year Eligibility.
New Business:
Discussion by Ginger Rogers to have all our trials be Open/Amateur Combined trials. Debbie Carnahan recommended we have at least one Open/Novice trial for prospective new members to enable a guaranteed opportunity for them to not have to run a multi-champion dog their first time running NSTRA which is not possible in the Open/Amateur format. MOTION: Ginger Rogers made a motion that all our trials be run as Open/Amateur Combined Trials. 2nd by Brian Rebello. Motion passed, 12 votes for the motion. MOTION: Debbie Carnahan made a motion to have at least 1 Open/Novice trial per year, 2nd by Jim Schroeder. The motion did not pass.
Pat Schobinger discussed creating a robust mentor service from experienced members for all new members and creating a mentor list. MOTION: Motion by Pat Schobinger to create the mentor list and promote mentor services to new members, 2nd by Brian Rebello. Motion Passed. Members that immediately offered to sign up were Rebello, Monell, Schroeder, Kitchens and Blose.
Mike Kitchens discussed creating a central point of contact for trial entries instead of having trial chairmen take trial entries and volunteered to do the job. Brian Carnahan mentioned that it is important to remember that the judges always get entry priority in a trial because if there are no judges there can be no trials. MOTION: Kitchens made a motion that we use a single point of contact for trial entry, that he would assume responsibility for performing that service and that all entries must be made ONLY either by email to him or by trial entry form sent to him by U.S. Mail. 2nd by Rebello. Motion passed on voice vote.
End of Motions for New Business.
No discussion or motions were made to make any amendments to Region By-Laws.
Other New Business:
Jim Schroeder, as incoming President, spoke and thanked Past Presidents Brian Rebello and Debbie Carnahan for their service to the Arizona Region. He mentioned he wants the members of the Region to come together and have a good time and more fun. He also wants more transparency and said he will provide a monthly accounting of club finances.
Marty Elliott spoke to using a new method of bird planting involving putting birds to sleep with neck pressure instead of spinning them. Marty said other regions and national trials are doing it that way. (He later demonstrated the new technique to our bird planter Paula and a few other members.) It was mentioned that it would be Schroeder's decision.
ADJOURMENT: Meeting adjourned by President Brian Rebello at 7:15 pm.
Respectfully submitted on March 10th, 2020 by Brian Carnahan, Arizona Region Secretary, 2019 – 2020.
Annual Business Meeting Minutes
Location: Maternity Wells Trial Grounds, Sonoita, Az. March 6th, 2020
Call to Order: Meeting called to Order March 6th at approximately 6:30 PM
Members Present: Region President Brian Rebello, Region Secretary Brian Carnahan, Board Members Debbie Carnahan and CJ Ver Maak, Jens Jantzen, Jim Schroeder, Brad Monell, Randy Caryl, John Trout, Pat Schobinger, Marty Elliott, David Hackman, Mike Kitchens, Ginger Rogers, Bill Blose
President Rebello recognized the Regional Championship winners - 1st Place Champion John Trout with Reb, 1st Runner up Marty Elliott with Dill Pickle, 2nd Runner Up CJ Ver Maak with Lucy and 3rd Runner Up Marty Elliott with LB. Rebello presented all the winners with awards and plates for their plaques.
Rebello recognized the Regional High Point Dog of the year winners - 1st Place High Point to Brian Carnahan with JoJo (19 points), 1st Runner Up Brian Rebello with Mosier (18 points) and 2nd Runner Up Ginger Rogers with Max (10 points). Brian Carnahan was presented with a $100 check for 1st Place and all three winners received awards and plates for their plaques. John Trout presented our Region with a beautiful perpetual plaque listing all the High Point dogs for the last ten years and space for the next 14 years, which he personally paid for. John researched all the past dogs and listed them along with their points earned each year. The plaque was presented to Brian Carnahan as the current High Point winner. Many thanks given to John Trout for his work on the beautiful plaque.
Election Results were announced by Rebello:
Ballot Election Results, 2020/2021 Officers:
New President: Jim Schroeder (Vote tally 30 votes for Schroeder & 19 votes for Ginger)
New Vice President: Patrick Moore (Vote tally 28 votes for Pat Moore, 20 votes for Kitchens)
New Secretary: Pat Schobinger (Vote tally 48 votes for Pat, no other candidate)
Treasurer: Julia Camp (incumbent) (vote tally 47 votes for Julia, no other candidate)
3 New Board Members Elected: Randy Dombrowski 48 votes, Brad Monell 48 votes and Marty Elliott 45 votes. No other Board candidates were on the ballot.
Additional Board Member: Brian Rebello remains on the Board as Past President.
Members had an option for “No Vote” and this option was chosen at least once on every ballot position. No write in votes were cast for any position. Brian Carnahan informed members that the election results totals will be published for any member to view. Members votes are completely confidential both during and after the entire voting process and no one can see how anyone voted. 50 of our 58 Region members voted electronically (86% participation.) No mail in or in-person votes were cast. Special recognition accorded to Tina Cook for all her work on the computer voting process in concert with the Region Secretary.
Recognition for the Good of the Order:
Recognition and Get Well wishes for our member Ray Taffora, NSTRA member for 31 years, since September 1989, who suffered a heart attack in January but was recovering very well.
Recognition of our hardest working member Ron Horn, NSTRA member for 34 years, since 1986, who continues to serve our Region with distinction.
Recognition to our excellent bird planter Paula Aerts, for all her work and excellent skill as our Regional bird planter.
Recognition of Brad Christensen's dog Candy, 3 time Arizona Regional Champion, who passed away at the age of 17 years in February 2020.
Recognition of Debbie Carnahan's dog Ruby Tuby Teapot, NSTRA Champion and Regional 1st Runner Up Champion who passed away suddenly on February 9th, 2020 at the age of 9 ½ years.
Recognition of Brian Rebello's young dog Bacho, taken from us much too soon in February, right after earning his 1st NSTRA placement, a 2nd place and scoring 1,000 points at our January trial.
Secretaries Report:
Prior Meeting Minutes of March 15th, 2019 were duly recorded by our prior Secretary but were accidentally lost due to a computer failure. Best recollection of the Past and Current Secretary is there is no old business to review. President Rebello called for recollection and discussion of any Old Business and nothing was brought up so Old Business matters were concluded.
Treasurers Report: Balance $ 2,175 as of today (March 6th, 2020) , not including Regional expenses. Approximately $100 less than last year. Calcutta fund raiser was reported and brought in a total of $1,440 which was split 50/50 with Calcutta winners Brian Rebello and Mike Kitchens who each got $360 and our Region got $720.
VOTE FOR DOG OF THE YEAR 2021 ELIGIBILITY – Members voted to continue using the High Point system along with the Regional results for Dog of the Year Eligibility.
New Business:
Discussion by Ginger Rogers to have all our trials be Open/Amateur Combined trials. Debbie Carnahan recommended we have at least one Open/Novice trial for prospective new members to enable a guaranteed opportunity for them to not have to run a multi-champion dog their first time running NSTRA which is not possible in the Open/Amateur format. MOTION: Ginger Rogers made a motion that all our trials be run as Open/Amateur Combined Trials. 2nd by Brian Rebello. Motion passed, 12 votes for the motion. MOTION: Debbie Carnahan made a motion to have at least 1 Open/Novice trial per year, 2nd by Jim Schroeder. The motion did not pass.
Pat Schobinger discussed creating a robust mentor service from experienced members for all new members and creating a mentor list. MOTION: Motion by Pat Schobinger to create the mentor list and promote mentor services to new members, 2nd by Brian Rebello. Motion Passed. Members that immediately offered to sign up were Rebello, Monell, Schroeder, Kitchens and Blose.
Mike Kitchens discussed creating a central point of contact for trial entries instead of having trial chairmen take trial entries and volunteered to do the job. Brian Carnahan mentioned that it is important to remember that the judges always get entry priority in a trial because if there are no judges there can be no trials. MOTION: Kitchens made a motion that we use a single point of contact for trial entry, that he would assume responsibility for performing that service and that all entries must be made ONLY either by email to him or by trial entry form sent to him by U.S. Mail. 2nd by Rebello. Motion passed on voice vote.
End of Motions for New Business.
No discussion or motions were made to make any amendments to Region By-Laws.
Other New Business:
Jim Schroeder, as incoming President, spoke and thanked Past Presidents Brian Rebello and Debbie Carnahan for their service to the Arizona Region. He mentioned he wants the members of the Region to come together and have a good time and more fun. He also wants more transparency and said he will provide a monthly accounting of club finances.
Marty Elliott spoke to using a new method of bird planting involving putting birds to sleep with neck pressure instead of spinning them. Marty said other regions and national trials are doing it that way. (He later demonstrated the new technique to our bird planter Paula and a few other members.) It was mentioned that it would be Schroeder's decision.
ADJOURMENT: Meeting adjourned by President Brian Rebello at 7:15 pm.
Respectfully submitted on March 10th, 2020 by Brian Carnahan, Arizona Region Secretary, 2019 – 2020.
