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^{Bayou Dachshund Club of New Orleans, Inc.}

^{Rolled Out A Grand Celebration for the 10th Anniversary of their First Sanctioned Field Trial}

^{Submitted by Sandi Myers, Trial Secretary}

Bayou Dachshund Club of New Orleans, Inc. kicked off their 10th Anniversary Celebration of their first AKC Sanctioned Field Trial at the Dixie Springs Beagle Club in Prentiss, Mississippi on November 3, 2007. Leading the "Parade" were Trial Chairman, Randy David and Sandi Myers, Trial Secretary along with Bayou Committee Members, Victoria Burton, Bill Claycomb, Ken David & Will Guillot.

In the spotlight were the generous Sponsors of the event. All were displayed on a long board featuring a Mardi Gras style Dachshund Parade and in a Program Book featuring a list of contributors with their ads and memorials. The program also contained thank you notes, results, statistics, and stories of past trials over the last 10 years. The 10th Anniversary Parade campaign was such a success we are continuing this Sponsorship Program into January for the conclusion of our 10th Anniversary Celebration, commemorating our First Licensed Field Trial.

Be sure to come join the parade January 5th & 6th, 2008. Sponsors in attendance in November also enjoyed wearing their custom designed pin commemorating the Anniversary. The pin designed by Sandi Myers featured the 3 Mardi Gras dachshunds encircled by 10 running rabbits. Sponsors who were not in attendance in November will be receiving their pins and both the November and January programs after the January trials.

As with any parade, blue skies bring joy to the event. The weather was almost perfect, although for some, maybe a touch to the warm side. Dogs ran well and good sportsmanship abounded between exhibitors. The top dogs are listed in the Parade of Results.

At the conclusion of awards, a Second Line Parade complete with dachshund/bunny/Mardi Gras (Purple, Green & Gold) floats, masks & umbrellas appeared. Humans in masks and dachshunds in costumes paraded and danced to the tune of "Second Line – Pt. 1" by Stop, Inc. At the end we all gathered for a group photo. This has inspired a possible "float contest" for January's trial. Get your crates & dollys, wagons or other "float" materials out and bring it on down to Mississippi in January. Let the good times roll!

Victoria Burton, Raffle Queen led the participants in the exciting Raffle at the conclusion of the dinner on Saturday night. Fabulous food, what would a New Orleans style field trial be without great food, was prepared by our chefs Will Guillot, Randy David & Ken David. Randy and Will also decked out the clubhouse with classy, new Mardi Gras fabric tablecloths, Large White Rabbit Tureens wearing Purple, Green & Gold Mardi Gras beads and the beautiful table runner for the Secretary's table made the decorations complete. The club's Mardi Gras Dachshund Banner hung at the head of the clubhouse room. All of this added a grand touch of flair to our fantastic Saturday night Fried Turkey Dinner a grand affair again catered by Randy & Will.

We look forward to hosting the January trials and hope that you all will join us for more Fun, Fellowship, Food, Floats & Festivities!

PARADE OF RESULTS

Bayou Dachshund Club of New Orleans Saturday, November 3, 2007

Dixie Springs Beagle Club, Prentiss, MS

 

Open All-Age Dogs 17 Entries Michael Pitisci & Shawn Nies Judges

 

1st) Laci's Magical Harp MW AX AXJ – "Chester" – Karen Graham & Cindi Todd

2nd) Ch Mye Primadox Shangri-La – "Buddha" – Ken Hagmueller & Sandi Myers

3rd) Harlequin Jalyse Zephyr ML – "Zephyr" – Jamie Sexton & Jayne Richburg

4th) Ch Deisters Ares Coripperco – "Ares" – Randy David

NBQ) Hidden Cedars Jango Bling – "Jango" – Laura Issacson

Open All-Age Bitches 24 Entries Larry Innis & Janet Schwalbe Judges

 

1st) Bobs Babe von Knobydox – "Babe" – Tina A. Knoll

2nd) My Lil'Brittany Von Links MS RN – "Brittany" – Mary Ellen Byrne

3rd) Lil Girl Mitzi Von Raab MLH CD RE NA NAJ JE – "Mitzi" – Mary Ellen Byrne

4th) Nuforest Noelle Hope MWD – "Noelle" – Glenn & Corby Barkhaus

NBQ) Shadowdach's Rave On – "Raven" – Brian Owen & Roy Dampeer

 

Field Champion Dogs 22 Entries Sharon McDonald & John Merriman Judges

 

1st) FC Qua-Linea A Dutch Treat – "Brinker" – Victoria Burton

2nd) FC Hurricane Leonardo Da Franco CD – "Leo" – Judy A. & Mack L. Gallamore

3rd) FC Augden Von Moosbach Zuzelek RN ME VC – "Auggie" – Sherry L. Ruggieri

4th) FC BG's Size Isn't Everything – "Rocky" – Gail C. Page & Robert A. Page

NBQ) DC Hans Solo Schwalbe JE CGC VC – "Solo" – Robert & Janet Schwalbe

 

Best Open OAAB – Ruby Best Field Champion FCB – Carmen

ABSOLUTE DC Siddachs Carmen MW – "Carmen" – John Merriman & Sidney Stafford