Past President

Blake is a waterfowl hunter who competes with his dogs in Field Trials, Hunt Tests, and Working Certificates.  He is also a judge and an active volunteer within the MGDA

President

Ross started  Field Trialing in 1989 and has had  1 FTCH  (Delta Marsh Dixie Chick ) 1 Master Hunter ( Hillview’s Babe-ra-ham Lincoln) and other competitive retrievers over the years . Ross was the judge of the first Master National Hunt Test in 2005,  and the National Retriever Championship in 2012. 

1ST Vice President

Bob is back!  Bob Norris has been a member of the club for many years and is also the chairperson of our grounds maintenance committee.  Bob and his wife Nancy participate in both trials and hunt tests and have always been an active volunteer of all areas of our club and their events.  Bob and Nancy even drove to Brighton Ontario in 2021 to watch and cheer on the MGDA members participating at the National.

2nd Vice President

Colin has been a long standing member of the MGDA for years.  He has been on the executive many times wearing many hats for the club.  He is a fountain of knowledge and history with the MGDA.  Colin is a retired veteran who is famous for the "magic box".  

Secretary

Crystal has been a member of the MGDA for over 10 years.  As well as serving on the executive & field trial committees, she volunteers at events in various roles.  She is also the main bird thrower for Jazz and Ember.

Treasurer/ Membership

Although I have owned Labrador Retrievers for a number of years, I am a relative newcomer to field training.

I attended the MGDA's 2022 orientation program to introduce new people to the sport and would encourage anyone interested in getting out in the field with their retriever to attend the 2023 session.

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Director

Allan joined the MGDA in 2021 with his #1 buddy - Sammy. A long-time outdoorsman, avid fisher and hunter, Allan wanted to train a lab to take waterfowl hunting. After some training help and with encouragement from other MGDA members, Allan started to compete in both Field Trials (2021 and 2022) and Hunt Tests (2022). He is looking forward to continuing to volunteer at MGDA events and obtaining more success in the coming years.

Director

Matt is an avid duck hunter.

"Over and off a point, or back to the truck"

Jazz has her FTCH and Bella is a QFTR & MH

Director

Dewayne loves all aspects of the Gun Dog game.  He can often be seen at the grounds training for either Field Trials or Hunt Tests.  Dewayne is an active member who is involved with ensuring the improvement of our beautiful grounds.  Not only is he a participant at events, but he is also a judge.  Dewayne has a soft spot for Golden Retrievers. When not training his dogs, Dewayne likes to head north and prepare meals for his moose hunting pals. 

Director

Geoff Plouffe is a retired fire fighter who has been a competitive Hunt Test participant representing the MGDA for many years.  Geoff also likes to participate in the game of Field Trials.  Geoff has been on and off the MGDA executive many times to help our club and property continue to improve.  He is an active member of the maintenance of our grounds with an expertise in fox tail.