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Joint Masters of Foxhounds
Mrs. Joanne Maltese Possumato, MFH          Dr. Brendan Furlong, MFH                 Dr. Ralph Reilly, MFH

The Masters are responsible for all aspects of the hunt, including;
  • development and maintenance of Hunt country and relationships with Landowners,
  • kenneling and breeding of hounds
  • supervision of professional staff
  • maintaining the observance of hunt traditions
  • award “colors” to Subscribers for service and commitment to the Hunt
  • promote good sport for members of the Field

Mrs. Joanne Possumato, MFH
908-399-1324
joannecccb@aol.com

Dr. Ralph Reilly, MFH
908-534-1413
rreilly257@earthlink.net
      
Hunt Recording
908-412-2929

Mrs. Mary Pat Gallagher, Hon Sec.
908-328-1017
avh.hon.sec@gmail.com

Mr. Steven Farrin, Huntsman 215-498-3833 avhuntsman@aol.com

Hunt Committee

  • Dr. Ralph Reilly, MFH
  • Mrs. Joanne Maltese Possumato, MFH
  • Dr. Brendan Furlong, MFH
  • Dr. Wendy Leich Furlong
  • Dr. Roy Feldman, President
  • Mr. Brian Skowronek, Honorary Treasurer
  • Mrs. Mary Pat Gallagher, Honorary Secretary
  • Dr. Jeanne Sharpe
  • Mrs. Joanne Pelosi
The Hunt Committee, also known as the Board of Trustees shall manage the general affairs and business activities of the Hunt.

Staff

  • Mr. Steven Farrin, Professional Huntsman
Responsibilities include: Hunting pack of hounds, Hound care & training, Maintenance of Kennels,Training and organizing Hunt Staff, Maintenance of Hunt country.
  • Dr. Ralph Reilly, MFH, Honorary Whip
  • Mrs. Mary Pat Gallagher, Honorary Whip
  • Mrs. Brooke Rossi Heitzmann, Honorary Whip
  • Mr. Richard Pye, Honorary Whip
Whipper-In's provide assistance to the Huntsman in hunting the hounds.  They are an extension of the Huntsman, and prevent hounds from running onto roads or land not open to hunting.