2001 Executive Board Voting Ballots and Results

south central schutzhund training

E-Ballot #18-01 (Annual Trial Waiver)
Motion by Nathaniel Roque to waive the annual trial requirement for O.G. California Schutzhund Association.
Motion carried.

E-Ballot #17-01 (Breed Warden and Tattooer Regulations)
Motion by Johannes Grewe to approve the following addition to 3.2.8. Breed Warden and Tattooer Regulations (addition in bold italic):
3.2.8 Acts as Local Breed Warden and/or tattooer in areas where they have none.
Motion carried.

E-Ballot #16-01 (Additions to USA Breeding Regulations)
Motion by Johannes Grewe to approve the following additions to our breeding regulations:

Addition 3.1.4
Only USA Breed Wardens are authorized to inspect litters. However, in case of an emergency, a licensed veterinarian can act as Breed Warden, upon receiving instructions from the Regional Breed Warden and signing a form, stating he/she is familiar with the Breed Warden duties. It is the Regional Breed Warden's responsibility to forward this form to the USA Office.
Addition 3.1.5
Only USA Tattooers and USA Regional Breed Wardens are authorized to tattoo litters. However, in case of an emergency a licensed veterinarian can act as tattooer, upon receiving instructions from the Regional Breed Warden and signing a form, stating he/she is familiar with the tattooing procedure. It is the Regional Breed Warden's responsibility to forward this form to the USA Office.
Addition to 4.1.1 Eligible for Breeding (Addition in bold italic)
Eligible for breeding are all dogs entered in the USA Breed Book who, on the day of breeding have a training title awarded under the training regulations (SchH 1-3, IP 1-3, HGH, or a training title of equivalent value) under a USA recognized judge. In addition, have received a show rating of at least "good" under a USA recognized conformation judge, when not already breed surveyed under USA or SV regulations and have an acceptable hip dysplasia rating.
Addition 4.2.6
The litter registration application must be received at the USA Office within 6 months after the time of whelping. If the application is received later than 6 months after the puppies are whelped, the litter registration can still be processed. However, a penalty fee of $10.00 per puppy will be charged in addition to the registration fee of $25.00 per puppy.
Motion carried.

E-Ballot #15-01 (Litter Registration and Breed Survey Documentation Requirement Changes)
Motion by Johannes Grewe to approve the following changes:
Litter Registration Documentation Requirements:
Addition: Sire and Dam (if residing the United States) must be registered with USA.
From: Original hip certification form for sire** and dam, if not indicated on the pedigree. Effective for breedings taking place on or after January 1, 1996, both parents must have a recognized hip certification. For a list of recognized hip programs, please contact the USA Office.
To: Original hip certification form for sire** and dam, if not indicated on the pedigree. Effective for breedings taking place on or after January 1, 1996, both parents must have either an OFA certification or an "a" stamp.
Breed Survey Documentation Requirements:
From: Original OFA Hip Certificate or proof of "a" stamp indicated on registration papers. For a list of other recognized hip programs, please contact the USA Office.
Delete: For a list of other recognized hip programs, please contact the USA Office.
Motion carried.

E-Ballot #14-01 (USA Breed Survey Regulations Clarifications)
Motion by Johannes Grewe to approve the following amendments to help clarify our breed survey regulations:
3.2 Proof of completion of at least one SchH1 or IPO trial under an SV or USA trial judge.
Amend to read “under a USA recognized trial judge.”
3.3 Proof of completion of an AD test under an SV or USA judge.
Amend to read “under a USA recognized trial judge.”
3.5 Proof of a breed show rating of at least "good" under an SV or USA Conformation Judge.
Amend to read “under a USA recognized conformation judge.”
Clarification to 3.1:
Only German Shepherd Dogs registered with USA are eligible to participate in a USA Breed Survey (if residing in the United States). Dogs must be at least two years old in the year of the survey.
Motion carried.

E-Ballot #13-01 (Annual Trial Waiver)
Motion by Peggy Park to waive the 2001 annual trial requirement for the North Bay Working Dog Club.
Motion carried

E-Ballot #12-01 (USA Breeding Regulations: 6.6 Register of Dogs With or Without Proven Ancestry)
Motion by Johannes Grewe to clarify our approved Breeding Regulation 6.6 with the following additions:
From:
6.6 Register of Dogs With Or Without Proven Ancestry
This register contains dogs who have appropriate breed characteristics and proven or unproven ancestry. These characteristics can be verified by USA and SV Judges, USA Breed Wardens and Tattooers, and Regional Directors. Dogs verified through this process are not approved for breeding.
To:
6.6 Register of Dogs With Or Without Proven Ancestry
This register contains dogs who have appropriate breed characteristics and proven or unproven ancestry. The registry is called the "Performance Register." It contains dog's whose characteristics can be verified by USA and SV Judges (Conformation Show Judges as well as Performance Judges), USA Breed Wardens, USA Tattooers, and Regional Directors. The German Shepherd Dogs contained in this register receive a "PR" Registration Number for scorebook purposes only. All dogs must be tattooed. The necessary forms will be available at the USA Office. The registration fee is $30.00.
Motion carried.

E-Ballot #11-01 (Annual Trial Waiver)
Motion by Kristian Taves to waive the annual trial requirement for the Chicagoland Schutzhund Club.
Motion carried.

E-Ballot #10-01 (Member Services)
Motion by Jim Elder that you must be a member of USA to obtain USA registration services.
Motion carried unanimously.

E-Ballot #9-01 (AWDF Sieger Show Travel)
Motion by Bill Plumb to approve $1,750 to send Johannes Grewe, Roanna Banducci, Mark Przybylski and a helper to the AWDF Sieger Show.
Motion carried.

E-Ballot #8-01 (Appealing Decision of Regional Director)
An appeal has been made by the Willamette Valley SchH Club for the Executive Board to overrule Pacific Northwest Regional Director Todd Morganti's decision regarding Willamette Valley SchH Club's request for an October 2001 Conformation Show, and to place a legal bid to hold the 2002 Pacific Northwest Region's Regional Show. Question: Should the Executive Board reverse this decision?
Appeal failed.

E-Ballot #7-01 (Six New Training Titles)
Motion by Jim Elder to accept the Judges Committee's program for Six New Training Titles. This program will be for USA trials conducted by USA-recognized judges. USA-recognized judges are welcome to judge these titles. The results will be posted on a separate Bewertungsliste. These titles require a “G” or better rating for the purpose of the Sports Medal Program. These points may only be counted once per title per dog.
Motion carried unanimously. (Ratified by 2001 GBM after amending to add text as shown in semibold italic.)

E-Ballot #6-01 (SV Judges Travel Program)
Motion by William Plumb to amend the current SV Judges Travel Program by encouraging clubs to pay for the judges’ airfare directly and not have it billed through the USA Office. The SV Judges Request Form will be modified to include a place for credit card information. We will continue to provide the current program for member clubs that do not have a credit card available; however, the deposit will be increased to the average cost of an overseas ticket. This amount will be adjusted annually by the Treasurer.
Motion carried.

E-Ballot #5-01 (Annual Trial Waiver)
Motion by Lyle Roetemeyer to waive the 2000 annual trial requirement for the Graceland SchH Club.
Motion carried.

E-Ballot #4-01 (Annual Trial Waiver)
Motion by Nathaniel Roque to waive the 2000 annual trial requirement for the Arizona Valley German Shepherd Dog Schutzhund Club, and to maintain their full member status.
Motion carried.

E-Ballot #3-01 (Fiscal 2002 Budget)
Motion by William Plumb to approve the proposed fiscal 2002 budget.
Motion carried.

E-Ballot #2-01 (Annual Trial Waiver)
Motion by Julia Grayson to waive the annual trial requirement for Lost Pines Working Dog Club.
Motion carried.

E-Ballot #1-01 (2001 North American SchH3 and FH Championship Judge)
Motion by Mark Przybylski to approve John Mulligan (USA/SV) as the obedience judge at the 2001 North American SchH3 and FH Championship.
Motion carried unanimously.

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