Charter Member Reception

After a week of pre-National training, a reception was held at the headquarters hotel, the Quality Inn and Suites at 6:30 pm in Butte, Montana. We gathered in the ballroom at the hotel and were able to relax and meet up with folks some of whom they hadn't seen since last year. It's always a pleasure to watch as people catch glimpses of old friends across the room and are able to catch up. As the drinks and conversation flowed, an Asian buffet was laid out complete with fried rice, egg rolls and wantons. Here are some pictures from tonight …
 

Jace & Denise Tramontin

Judy & Charles Pugh

Sue & Jack Belicka

Doug Ljungren, Russ Reavis and Mary and Caroline Murphy of the AKC.

President Bob Swift and Ted de Looze

Marlene Dingmann, Gordie Schlichting and Paul McGinnis

Gwen Jones, David Carrington of Avery and CSL Susan Bell

Bill & Brenda Blochowiak

The banner that was signed by all participants after the event in 2017.

The banner that was signed by all participants after the event in 2018.

We have arrived!

Retriever News roving reporter, Kelley Hall, has arrived and is checking out the grounds for the upcoming event!