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History Constitution By-Laws National Futurity Standards McGinnis Award	STANDARDS FOR THE NGSPA NATIONAL FUTURITY The National Futurity General Running Rules Rules and Conditions Field Trial Chairman Stake Manager(s) Stake Manager(s): General Responsibilities The Stake Manager (SM) is responsible for the actual conduct of the stake during the trial. The Stake Manager coordinates all decisions and activities with the Field Trial Chairman to whom he/she is subordinate. Stake Manager(s): Specific Responsibilities Judges The Stake Manager is responsible for the judges during the stake for which he/she is responsible. This includes but is not limited to: Seeing that they are properly mounted; Having appropriate judging books for notes; Arranging suitable travel to/from motels; Planning meals each day and evening in an appropriate manner; (It is recommended that the Stake Manager accompany the judges at all meals.) Ensuring judges are treated as VlPs and members of the official party at all times; and Arranging appropriate transportation to and from airports, if needed. Marshal and Judges The Stake Manager is responsible for securing a competent Judges Marshal to serve the judges. This individual should be carefully selected with the consideration that he/she may become the alternate judge should some unforeseen event not allow one of the appointed judges from finishing their assignment. The Judges Marshall will announce each brace (dogs, handler, owner) prior to each brace. Marshal(s), Gallery The Stake Manager will be responsible for selecting individuals to serve as Gallery Marshals to aid in the orderly running of the trial. Gunners The Stake Manager is responsible for ensuring that at least two qualified gunners ride each brace of any shoot-to-kill stake. Scribe The Stake Manager is responsible for selecting a competent individual to scribe the stake for which he/she is responsible. The scribe should be familiar with the requirements with regards to timely submission of reports to appropriate journals and breed publications. Photographer The Stake Manager will arrange for a person to take photographs of the winners of the stake for which he/she is responsible. Drawing The Stake Manager is responsible for conducting the drawing for the bracing and order of running of all entrants. The Stake Manager will coordinate this activity closely with the Field Trial Secretary and Field Trial Chairman to ensure equity for all participants. Trophy Presentation The Stake Manager is responsible for announcing the winners at the conclusion of the stake and presenting them with trophies. Dog(s) of the Day The Stake Manager will post the top dog(s) of each day as appropriate. SUMMARY It is of vital importance that the Stake Manager works closely with the Field Trial Chairman and those to whom he delegates specific tasks. The Stake Manager must be willing to attend to all details during the running of the stake to ensure its orderly and positive outcome.	Winning Circle Downloads American Field
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