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Wilson "Boogie" LeJeune
Growing up in southwest Louisiana on a rice farm, with a rich hunting tradition, instilled in me a hunting desire from a very young age. In 2002, I purchased a puppy to become my hunting companion. This dog eventually took me on a journey that I never could have dreamed of taking. After I was introduced to this hunt test game by a local club in my area, the Lake Charles Retriever Club, I was hooked. LCRC and its members were instrumental in my success in the hunt test world. Everyone was willing to share their expertise and knowledge along my journey. I want to give special thanks to the Fontenot University Training Group. I have owned, trained, and handled two dogs to Master level. Both qualified for Master National, and both received plates. My current companion, "Andy," has also qualified for Master Amateur and has received three crystal plates. As a member of LCRC, I have held the offices of President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. I have also been Hunt Test Chairman, a time or two. I enjoy watching the teamwork of a handler and their dog. I find it amazing what we ask of these animals to do, and what they are able to accomplish. My wife, Charlyn, has been a big supporter in allowing me to play this dog game. She has been my inspiration and strength for 50 years. We have four children and six grandchildren. I want to thank the dog world people for all that they did for my family after we suffered tremendous losses due to back-to-back hurricanes that directly hit us over a six week period. I will forever remember your kindness. Thank you so much. Congratulations to all of the participants. I wish you the best of luck. I am looking forward to seeing old friends and making new ones. See you at the line. Thanks for the opportunity to serve another term as your Central Director. ~ Wilson "Boogie" LeJeune Jr |