Welcome to the Southern Tier Chapter of NY NAVHDA. Our long established chapter is one of the most highly recognized in all of NAVHDA in regards to quality of training, testing and comradity of members.

Twenty Five years ago a few men, not your average Tom, Dick and Larry, interested in versatile hunting dogs had heard word of NAVHDA. They saw the Finger Lakes NAVHDA training dates published in Gun Dog magazine and decided to visit and see what it was all about. Needless to say, they were so impressed with what they had seen that they were determined to form their own chapter. That was the beginning of the Southern Tier of NY Chapter of NAVHDA! This April 2009 marks the 25th Anniversary of our very first training date. Just as a reference as to how long ago 25 years was, here are a few bits of trivia:

* Pete Rose becomes the first player in National League history to collect 4,000 hits
* Average Cost of new house $86,730.00
* Gallon of gas $1.10

Just a reminder to everyone that the chapter has now updated it's calendar so you can update yours at home!  Note that our first training day will be March 25.

Highlights from this issue:

• Training day - new puppies and hot weather!
• Fall test - September 24 & 25
• Congrats to a few handlers and dogs

Highlights from this issue:

• Handlers clinic was a success
• Chapter apperal still available
• Birds
• Fall test entries (get them in soon!)