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Butch Nelson Honored at CEB-US National Conclave
Richard G. "Butch" Nelson was honored at the 2023 Club de l’Epagneul Breton Conclave held in Wellston, Oklahoma in December 2023. He was recognized as the recipient of the annual Peter Ward Memorial Service Award for his long history of involvement with CEB-US, the Epagneul Breton and for his service to the Epagneul Breton greater community. Butch began working with Epagneul Bretons as a trainer in the early 1990s and has served the EB community over the years as a trainer, UKC judge, breeder and mentor to many EB owners throughout the U.S. and abroad. The selection committee is made up of prior recipients of the award. The annual award is presented in recognition of a sustained period of unheralded generous service by a CEB-US member to the breed and club membership in furtherance of the mission to advance and protect the Epagneul Breton in the United States. Read more...
Latest News - January 2024
Foundation Sponsors Scott Linden Presentation
The Epagneul Breton Foundation, Inc. sponsored a presentation by outdoor enthusiast Scott Linden at the CEB-US National Conclave in December 2023. Linden is an award-winning author, television and podcast producer, and educator on many types of outdoor sports and activities. Among his many credits, he is the producer of the television series Wingshooting USA and podcast Outdoor Nation, author of several books and an enthusiastic presenter on outdoor subjects. His presentation to CEB members covered various aspects of finding quality public and private land to hunt across the country, including how to approach landowners and find productive hunting grounds off the beaten path. A question/answer session followed the presentation and club members also benefitted from spending time with Linden at field trials the next day. The Foundation thanks Scott for his contribution to its educational mission and for his generous participation at the events!
