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2010 President's Message
As we move into the second half of the trial season the end of the year trial draws closer. The Reno Police Department has put together a very cool venue. Their trial location is a multi-million dollar baseball stadium in downtown Reno. The banquet is held at the Grand Sierra Resort Hotel. (This is the same hotel we are hosting the conference at.)
The conference has a very cool line-up of presenters. We have put this event together for you the members of WSPCA. There has been a lot of interest thus far, but only a few registrations. We have a great host night on Wednesday alone that is worth making the trip for and will surely be a great time. I have included the list of presenters below. I hope to see you all in Reno!
Additional information and registration forms can be found here on our website, www.wspca.net. Payment can also be made via the website. Registration and payment prior to October 1st, insures a discounted rate. The conference is open to members and non-members alike.
Gregg Tawney “Progressive Training with Police Dogs”
Dave Reaver
Steve Brewer “Canine Learning and Behavior” “Selection of a Police Dog”
Ken Licklider “Understanding the Detector Dog”
Marty Mahon “Parcel Interdiction”
Brett Titus “SWAT Dog”
Eugene Ramirez “Canine Liability”
Rob Semillo “Establishing a 501c3”
Vin Ambrose (Laser Guided Canine)
Tracy Bowling “Tracking”
Bob Eden, K9 Learning Concepts
Jeff Barrett Critical Incident Debrief “The Deadliest Track”
Andy Weiman “Record Keeping” “Court Testimony”
Dr. Lisa Litt “Canine Cognitive Learning”
Retired Sgt. Bill Lewis “What if I get bit by a Police Dog”
Buck Dykes- Explosive Dog Deployment
Detective Pat Kropholler & Detective Chris McQuillan (K9 Assisted Interdiction)
Ron Cloward
WSPCA President
2009 President's Message
The year 2009 came to a close as fast as it started. The board has faced some challenges, but we have over come those and continue to push ahead. In 2009 the trial season kicked of in Stockton and so did the budget problems. We ended the year in Alameda and I can honestly say the year went very well even with some intense heat.
As we begin the year 2010 we do so with our very own Narcotic Certification. This has taken some time to put together and the attorney just approved the final draft. The criterion for certification officials has also been completed and we are gathering names of those interested in being officials. The next step will be a class for this certification.
We have gathered the names of those willing to serve on a by-laws committee and we will set up a meeting soon with those who are interested. There are some changes that need to be made in our by-laws and it will require a vote of the association.
Three board members went to Reno and met with members of Reno P.D. They are very excited about being a part of W.S.P.C.A. again. I believe this end of the year trial will be a great time. We also met with staff of The Grand Sierra Resort Hotel and toured their facility. We have since signed an agreement with them and the two day conference dates have been set for October 20 and 21, 2010. The trial will follow on the 22 and 23.
My goals for 2010 is to improve our bylaws, create a patrol certification that is more then a P.O.S.T. basic standard, create more training days, and have a successful conference and trial season. I would also like to have a judge training day and see to it the judges are all on the same page.
It sounds like a lot of work and it will be, but goals are something we set out to accomplish. If we have no goals, we accomplish nothing. The new website has some good information on it and there will be more to come.
Train hard, use excellent tactics, and stay safe!
Respectfully,
Ron Cloward
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