2005 Executive Board Voting Ballots and Results
| Subject: E-Ballot #26-05 (Entry in AWDF Affiliated Breed Club Trials) Motion: By Mark Przybylski, seconded by Al Govednik, that USA will recognize titles awarded by AWDF-affiliated breed clubs. The recognition of these clubs and their judges will be considered on a club-by-club basis. The clubs to be considered will be required to have viable and comprehensive judges programs of their own, with judges who have gone through their respective programs in their entirety; and they will be required to provide a list of judges who are recognized through their respective programs. AWDF clubs must petition USA for recognition. These AWDF-affiliated breed club judges may award titles that will be recognized exclusively for progression pertaining to performance titles (AD, B, WH, OB, TR, FH, IPO, SchH/VPG). These titles will not be recognized for entry in the USA-GSD National Championship, which will still require a qualifying score of 270 points at a USA-sanctioned event awarded under a USA, SV, Canadian, or WUSV-affiliated judge. These titles will not be recognized for the USA SchH3 Club or the USA Sports Medals Program. These titles will not be recognized for German Shepherd Dogs in any context that applies to breeding, breed surveys, breed shows, or registration with USA. Titles for such recognition for GSD’s must be awarded under USA, SV, Canadian, or WUSV-affiliated judges. |
| Subject: E-Ballot #25-05 (AWMA Judges License for Nathaniel
Roque)
Motion: By Mark Przybylski, seconded by Al Govednik, that Nathaniel Roque be permitted to accept a working dog judges license in the AWMA (American Working Malinois Association). |
| Subject: E-Ballot #24-05 (Hip Certification Clarification) Motion: By Karen MacIntyre, seconded by Sara Wallick, to approve the following clarifications: USA BREED SURVEY REGULATIONS 3. Prerequisites for Breed Survey Participation From: 3.4 An “a” stamp must be in the pedigree or an OFA passing certification must have been submitted. To: 3.4 Hip Certification – Dogs must have a USA-recognized hip certification with tattoo number or microchip identification. Note: Check with the USA Office for a current list of recognized hip certifications. USA BREED REGISTRY change to USA BREED REGISTRY REGULATIONS D. Breeding Regulations for USA Registered Litters From: 3. Hip Certification At time of breeding, both parents must have a USA recognized hip rating (OFA or SV). To: 3. Hip Certification At the time of breeding, both parents must have a USA- recognized hip rating with tattoo number or microchip identification. Motion carried unanimously |
Subject: E-Ballot #23-05 (Royal Canin Sponsorship
Funds Budget) Taxes $2,100 Magazine Ads $3,000 National Events $11,000 ($3,000 each for the GSD National Championship, North American & FH Championship, and H.O.T. Championship and $2,000 for the Sieger Show) Regional Events $4,400 ($200 for each regional championship and conformation show)Motion Carried: Yes-19, No-1, NFD-1 |
| Subject: E-Ballot #22-05 (Youth National Championship) Motion: By Randy Kromer, seconded by Randall Hoadley, to initiate a Youth National Championship to be held in conjunction with the annual H.O.T. Championship and possibly other national events in the future. The championship will be for two age groups, 12 years and under and 13 through 18 years. Competitors can compete without a H.O.T. dog, but a special award will also be given to the highest scoring H.O.T. competitor. |
Subject: E-Ballot #21-05 (IRS Audit Expense Approval)
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| Subject: E-Ballot #20-05 (Approval for Helper Book Printing)
Motion: By Nathaniel Roque, seconded by Sara Wallick, to approve $1,943.98 for printing the new helper books. Motion carried |
| Subject: E-Ballot #19-05 (WUSV Judges School Seminar Attendance
by USA Judges) Motion: By Bill Plumb, seconded by Sara Wallick, to approve spending up to $5,000 to send two USA Judges to the WUSV Judges School Seminar in Germany in July 2005. Motion carried. 06/22/05 |
| Subject: E-Ballot #18-05 (Amend Event Notification Guidelines) Motion: By Randall Hoadley, seconded by Sara Wallick, to amend the notification guidelines for USA-sanctioned events to include written event notice consisting of any form of U.S. mail, electronic mail, and/or digital communication. Notification is to be provided to all clubs in the respective region at least three weeks in advance of the event. Event notices must contain the specific date, location, and time of the event; the judge for the event; and a contact for information. Any changes must be provided to all clubs in the region by the same means as the original notice. Electronic mail and/or digital communication must contain a copy of the notice, the date the notice was sent, and the identities (e.g., email addresses) of all recipient clubs. If a club is found to have hosted an improperly publicized USA-sanctioned event, it shall be reduced to affiliated status for one year; and shall be required to meet all the requirements once again to become a full member club. Motion carried unanimously 06/09/05 |
| Subject: E-Ballot #17-05 (Regional Participation Waivers for
USA-GSD National Championship) Motion: By Vicki Keller, seconded by Sara Wallick, to allow regional directors to consider the circumstances and issue a waiver, if warranted, for the required regional participation for entry in the USA-GSD National Championship. Circumstances which would warrant a waiver would include, but not be limited to, unforeseen illness or injury of the handler or dog, unexpected job-related or family emergencies, conflicting activities on behalf of the organization (e.g. judging or teaching helper assignments), etc. Waivers shall not be unreasonably denied. The regional director shall advise all clubs in the region of the waiver and the reasons thereof. A copy of the waiver shall be sent to the USA Office and a copy shall be retained in the official files of the region. Withdrawn |
| Subject: E-Ballot #16-05 (Amend Event Notification Guidelines)
Motion: By Randall Hoadley, seconded by Sara Wallick, to amend the notification guidelines for USA-sanctioned events to include written event notice consisting of any form of U.S. mail, electronic mail, or any other electronic and/or digital communication. Notification is to be provided to all clubs in the respective region at least three weeks in advance of the event. Event notices must contain the specific date, location, and time of the event; the judge for the event; and a contact for information. Any changes must be provided to all clubs in the region by the same means as the original notice. Electronic mail or other electronic and/or digital communication must contain a copy of the notice, the date the notice was sent, and the identities (e.g., email addresses) of all recipient clubs. All scores and ratings awarded at unpublicized USA-sanctioned events shall be null and void. Withdrawn |
Subject: E-Ballot #15-05 (Amend Fiscal Year 2006 Budget) |
| Subject: E-Ballot #14-05 (Fiscal Year 2006 Budget) Motion by Bill Plumb, seconded by Sara Wallick, to approve the fiscal year 2006 budget of total income $499,700, total expenses $496,600, and net income $3,100. Motion carried unanimously 05/05/05 |
| Subject: E-Ballot #13-05 (Event Authorization Processing Fees) - Withdrawn |
| Subject: E-Ballot #12-05 (2005 H.O.T. Championship Slate of
Judges) Motion by Mark Przybylski, seconded by Howie Rodriguez, to approve the USA Judges Committee's recommended slate of judges for the 2005 H.O.T. Championship: Tracking - Nikki Banfield (USA) Obedience - Mike Hamilton (USA) Protection - Jakob Meyer (SV) |
| E-Ballot #11-05, and will resubmit it after clarifying it further. |
| Motion 10-05 (Rescind Tattoo Variance for German Shepherd
Dogs Motion) By Mark Przybylski, seconded by John Oliver, that tattoos or microchips will be required for German Shepherd Dogs entered in all USA performance events effective January 1, 2006, and the identification information is to be recorded in the scorebook. Dogs of breeds other than the German Shepherd Dog will be required to have a tattoo or microchip for entry in USA national and regional events, but not for entry in USA local events. Owners of dogs with microchips are responsible for providing the identification equipment. The only change resulting from this motion will be requiring identification for German Shepherd Dogs entered in local performance events. Motion carried. 3/25/05 |
| E-Ballot #9-05 (Amend 2005 Budget) Motion: By Bill Plumb, seconded by Sara Wallick, to amend the 2005 fiscal year budget to increase Sieger Show income by $30,000 and increase Sieger Show expenses by $26,150. This amendment to the budget is needed to accommodate the 2005 Sieger Show. Motion carried. 3/25/05 |
| E-Ballot #8-05 (Host for 2005 H.O.T. Championship) Motion by Nathaniel Roque to accept the bid from Penn Ohio Working Dog Club to host the 2005 H.O.T. Championship as approved by the National Events Committee. Motion carried unanimously. 3/2/05 |
| E-Ballot #7-05 (Breed Registry Requirements for Entry in National
Events/Conformation Shows) Motion by Sara Wallick to require German Shepherd Dogs entered in the USA German Shepherd Dog National Championship, the USA North American and FH Championship, or USA conformation shows to be registered with either the USA Breed Registry or the USA/SV Breed Registry effective immediately. This requirement excludes dogs under twelve months of age and dogs owned by individuals who are not permanent residents of the United States. Background: USA is implementing its own registry, the USA Breed Registry, and this motion is intended to give USA members a choice of registering with either the USA/SV Breed Registry (as is presently required for the events) or the new USA Breed Registry in order to enter the USA German Shepherd Dog National Championship, the USA North American and FH Championship, or USA conformation shows. Motion carried. 2/21/05 |
| E-Ballot #6-05 (2005 USA–GSD National Championship Slate
of Judges) Motion by Mark Przybylski to approve the USA Judges Committee's recommended slate of judges for the 2005 USA German Shepherd Dog National Championship: Tracking - Al Kerr (USA) Obedience - Peter Jacobs (SV) Protection - Heinz Balonier (SV) Motion carried unanimously. 2/11/05 |
| E-Ballot #5-05 (2005 North American and FH Championship Slate
of Judges) Motion by Mark Przybylski to approve the USA Judges Committee’s recommended slate of judges for the 2005 North American and FH Championship: Tracking and FH - Carla Griffith (USA) Obedience - Bill Szentmiklosi (USA) Protection - Dirk Stocks (SV) Motion carried unanimously. 2/11/05 |
| E-Ballot #4-05 (Rescind Tattoo Variance) – Withdrawn |
| E-Ballot #3-05 (Payment of WUSV Invoice) Motion by Bill Plumb to pay the WUSV invoice for 2006 membership deposit in the amount of Euro 511. We will be required to pay the membership fee when due, and the deposit will roll over to the next year. This payment is required in order to continue to obtain SV judges for our events. Motion carried unanimously. 2/3/05 |
| E-Ballot #2-05 (Three-Day Event Authorizations [Rulebook/USA
Variances Addition]) Motion by Mike Hamilton to allow USA full member clubs to host three-day events in lieu of two-day events. Clubs may use Friday or Monday to host events offering all performance titles and degrees awarded by USA. Performance titles such BH, SchH/VPG1-2-3, FH1-2, IPO1-2-3, and DPO (any) must be offered on Saturday and Sunday in addition to Friday or Monday. If clubs anticipate more trial entries than can be accommodated in two days, a three-day event should be authorized with performance titles offered on both days of the weekend and the extra day intended for overflow. Clubs are allowed to offer performance titles on Friday or Monday and just one day of a weekend if also hosting a breed survey or conformation show on the other day of the weekend. Breed surveys and conformation shows must be held on Saturday or Sunday. A three-day event will not be allowed unless the club has three days of activities. It is not intended to allow a club to host a SchH/VPG trial on Friday or Monday and a one-day event on the weekend. The three-day event is intended for larger events with multiple venues. The regional director must receive a request from the club for a three-day event, and will authorize three-day events only in the cases listed above. All other USA trial regulations are applicable. Background: This rule variance would allow clubs with historically large numbers of trial entries to accommodate more entries. It would allow entrants who work weekends as well as those who work weekdays to enter a trial without being required to take time off work. It would also allow clubs with large entries to host breed events in addition to a performance trial. The event should be a large venue to qualify for a three-day event authorization, and the regional director should be able to see from what is being offered whether it falls into the three-day category. Motion carried. 1/18/05 |
| E-Ballot #1-05 (2005 Sieger Show Slate of Judges) Motion by Karen MacIntyre to approve the Breed Advisory Committee's recommended slate of judges for the 2005 Sieger Show: Wilfred Scheld (SV) Ernst Seifert (SV) Richard Brauch (SV alternate) Karen MacIntyre (USA) Johannes Grewe or Ricardo Carbajal (USA alternate TBD) Motion carried. 1/15/05 |
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