MinutesEB01

Enclosed are the Minutes from the February 24, 2001 Executive Board Meeting. The Officers, Regional Directors, and your suggestions from the Website Questionnaire brought many suggestions and proposals to the meeting. I encourage all of you to discuss these proposals with your club members to prepare for the October 31, 2001 General Board Meeting.

Listed below are some key dates and requirements that are important to your club:

· At your annual Regional Meeting you will need to elect a Regional Breed Warden. This position should be filled by the October 31, 2001 General Board Meeting.

· Effective June 1, 2001 the trial filing fee will be increased to $4 per dog, per entry.

· Effective June 1, 2001 the trial filing fee for National Events will be $6 per dog, per entry.

· Between August 1 and September 1, your club MUST provide the USA Office, a current Membership List, to be approved by the Treasurer.

· The form Delegate Letter is now a “pdf” file that the Webmaster has placed on our Website. Please download a copy of this form and send to the Secretary before October 1, 2001.

Judges Committee – 2 members at large

Diane Madigan

I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

President Michael Hamilton called the meeting to order at 8:00am. Secretary Diane Madigan took Roll Call. In attendance were Michael Hamilton, Diane Madigan, Bill Plumb, Kay Koerner, Debra Quaka, Nathaniel Roque, Ian McLeod, John Oliver, Peggy Park, Donna Rednour, and David Wood. 11 EB Members present at Roll Call. Mark Przybylski, Johannes Grewe, Jim Hill, Scott Boedecker, Tim Cruser, and Lyle Roetemeyer arrived shortly after Roll Call. 17 EB Members present.

President’s Report: President Michael Hamilton deferred most of his report to New Business. Mike provided statistics to justify a possible increase in trial filing fees. In 1999 USA Clubs hosted 236 working trials, USA judges judged 144 of these events, and 92 were judged by foreign judges. In 2000, USA Clubs hosted 246 working trials, USA judges judged 152 of these events, and 94 were judged by foreign judges. In 1999, income from trials was $6202. In 2000, income from trials was $6230. Increased revenue from trials is required to cover the cost of our office staff’s time for certifying and processing the paperwork from these events. This fee has not been increased since its inception in 1989.

Mike expressed concern with the recent $15 certification fee for DVG scorebooks that was approved at the 2000 General Board Meeting. The USA Office processed 3000 trial entries in 2000, from that 3000, 900 were alternate breed dogs. We also certified 300 foreign scorebooks.

Secretary’s Report: Secretary Diane Madigan reported that the Minutes from the 2000 General Board Meeting were sent to the clubs, printed in the magazine and posted on our Website. The results from Mail Ballots 14 through 21 were printed in the magazine and listed below. The Standing Rules that were passed at this meeting are also listed below. There were no Board of Inquiry Cases processed through this office.

Additions for New Club List: November 2000 Penn Ohio (ME), December 2000 Twin Beech SchH Club (ME) and Erster HGH Hueteverein (NE). January 2001 State Line SchH (NC), Jacksonville SchH Club (SE), South Metro Atlanta SchH Club (SE), Chesapeake SchH Club (NE).

On a sad note, due to a tragic death on February 11, 2001 we lost Larry Moralez. Larry was a helper and founding member of Capital Area SchH Club in the Mideast Region.

Records Retention Policy: The Records Retention Policy that was sent to each Executive Board Member for review and possible acceptance is based on policies at several major corporations, and our accounting firm. These guidelines were reviewed by USA’s attorney, Frank Susman, and modified according to his recommendations. Copy of Secretary’s Report on file.

E-ballot #14-00 Withdrawn

Motion to waive the annual trial requirement for Underwood SchH Verein. Motion Passed

E-ballot #16-00

Motion to establish a payment program to payoff aged payables from 1996, 1997, and 1998 aggregating $8,851.19 owed to Gordon Esselmann. The payments will begin at $500 per month and will increase next year to have the amount fully paid by the end of fiscal 2002. Motion Passed

Motion to satisfy aged accounts owing John Mulligan in the amount of $1,751.21 by applying the entire sum toward a lifetime membership. Motion Passed

Motion to waive the 2000 annual trial requirement for New Mexico Hundesport Schutzhund Club and the West Texas Working Dog Association. Approved Unanimously

Motion to accept the revised criteria for the SchH 3 Club and to approve all applicants that meet these criteria regardless of the date of their accomplishments: Motion Passed

Motion to accept reciprocity with the judges from the GSSCC, (German Shepherd Schutzhund Club of Canada) with respect to USA Breed Titles. This rule will not supersede our overall USA Policies including adhering to the 80 point minimum protection score. Motion Passed

Upon the recommendation by the National Events Committee (NEC), a motion was made to move the site for North American Championship from the Southwestern Region to St. Louis, Missouri. Motion Failed

Vote to approve Karen McIntyre as a USA Conformation Judge. Approved Unanimously

Flyers and event authorization forms are no longer a mandatory requirement to certify trial scores. Motion Passed Unanimously

Motion to accept the corrected Records Retention Policy. Approved Unanimously

Additions to the approved USA Breeding Regulation, 6.6 Register of Dogs With or Without Proven Ancestry:

Original Wording: This register contains dogs who have appropriate breed characteristics and proved or unproven ancestry. USA and SV Judges, USA Breed Wardens, and Tattooers, and Regional Directors can verify these characteristics.

ADDITION: Dogs verified through this process are not approved for breeding. Approved Unanimously

Motion to change 4.1.2 and 5.1.4 to read Breed Wardens and Tattooers cannot serve breeders living in the same household. Motion Passed

Motion to approve the Breed Warden and Tattooer Regulations as amended. Approved Unanimously

Effective June 1, 2001 the trial processing fee for working and breed shows will be $4 per dog per entry. Motion Passed

Recommendation for the Judge’s Committee to develop 6 new training degrees; the BH1, BH2, BH3 and also Tracking 1, 2, 3. Motion Passed

Motion effective June 1, 2001 the trial processing fee for all USA National Events will be $6 per dog per entry. Motion Passed

The Judges’ Committee approved the following judges for the 2001 North American Championship and FH Championship: Tracking- Ernest Hintz, Protection- Bill Szentmiklosi, Obedience- TBD. Approved Unanimously

The Judges’ Committee approved the following judges for the 2001 GSD Championship: Tracking - Al Govednik, Obedience and Protection-Willie Pope. Approved Unanimously

In the event of extenuating circumstances a Judge that is unable to fulfill his duties at a USA National Event may be replaced by any qualified judge approved by the Director of Judges or the Trial Chairperson. Approved Unanimously

Motion to waive the annual trial requirement for the Guam SchH Club Approved Unanimously

Regional Directors may withhold or cancel Event Authorizations requested or issued to any clubs who have not resolved any outstanding debts to the organization 30 days after a second notice of this debt.

The Organization’s office staff will notify the concerned Regional Director of this outstanding debt and the dates of the notices. Approved Unanimously

Treasurer’s Report: William Plumb circulated the 6-month financial statements through December 31, 2000. We did not exceed our budget. Bill has recently established a solid accounting system for our SV Judges Travel. We are working to resolve several unpaid SV Judges travel accounts from prior years. We are paying down some of our past accounts at a good rate. Recently we received a bill from the Boston Police Department for $7000 for private detail services associated with the WUSV Boston Event. Bill has written to the Boston PD stating that he needs to receive a copy of any contract for the services before he can seek EB approval to pay the $ 7,000. It is possible for board members that do not wish to take their $500 travel expense allotment to donate it back to the organization, through an accounting adjustment. Bill Plumb will set up a program that gives him electronic access to our account. Copy of Financial Statement is on file with Secretary.

Vicki Keller, newly elected Assistant SE Regional Director arrived at 8:50 am. Vicki attended for Floyd Wilson.

Vice President’s Report: Jim Elder presented many items that he wanted added to new business for discussion and voting. The results from the June 2000 to January 2001 questionnaire that was placed on the website were circulated. There were only 75 hits and 50 completed responses, therefore this does not fully reflect the voice of the membership. It did however reveal insights as to what changes existing members would like to see. Jim believes that it is imperative that the National Organization implements a unified regional policy.

Jim suggested that a Regional Committee be formed, composed of the Regional Directors, USA President Mike Hamilton, and possibly two Directors at Large to discuss and form a set of National Policies for the regions, to be presented to the EB well in advance of the GB meeting for approval, and presented to the GB at this year’s General Board Meeting. Our regions need to be on the same page and playing by the same rules. Jim suggested that the regional committee would share ideas and recommend changes that could help both the clubs and the members.

Jim would like the board to consider and support the concept of adding 6 new titles/degrees to our working program The BH1, 2, and 3, and Tracking 1,2, and 3. Jim feels that this would be a very simple way to increase revenue and participation at our trials.

Jim also expressed his concern of the non-member $15 per scorebook fee and $5 cost for certification of this scorebook. He would like to see a reversal of this decision at the 2001 GBM. Jim feels that by raising the trial entry-filing fee we can offset any loss from dropping these fees that may create division and negative feelings for our organization from other sport and breed clubs in America. Jim also added that in the best interest for future discussion with the WDA, we should support the acceptance of WDA scorebooks.

WUSV Team: The emphasis has always been on sending a team and sponsoring a team. We currently have many problems with rotation schedules, airline travel, and the cost to compete. We need to change the three score requirement for qualifying. Jim proposed that the Regional Championship be upgraded to a National Qualification Event. Entry and Passing Score at the Regional Event would be a prerequisite for National competition. An appropriate window for the Regional Championship between January and May be selected to host the Regional Event. The RD becomes a member of the National Events Committee, along with guidance from the NEC. The Judge’s Committee must recommend a slate of judges for the year to officiate at these events. USA Judges only.

Combine the GSD, FH Championship, WPO, National Championship and the General Board Meeting in one event. This possible week long event would boost attendance at the event and at the GB Meeting. The date should be 30-60 days before the WUSV. The WUSV team would then be decided from this championship alone. Jim feels that we would have better attendance with fewer National Events. He does not believe that these changes will effect who is on the team. We would be extending the rung one notch higher and giving hope to the majority who are paying the bills, by giving them an equal opportunity to be a part of the event, the meetings, and the fun.

Study the possibility of dividing the country into three zones, East, Central, and West. The Championship could rotate through these zones. The club or even regions could bid to host the event. The NEC would still remain in a position of regulating a binding contract between the Host and USA, stating that this is a USA Event and certain obligations must be met.

The Sieger Show continues in much the same fashion, with the exception of removing it from the rotation schedule. This event would remain in the same location each year. The revenue from the event, besides covering expenses would provide USA with much needed promotional and management programs. The Executive Board Meeting could possibly be called at this event to bring in the working members.

Jim suggested the H.O.T. GSD Winner be awarded a place on the World Team if the score were 280 or better.

Director of Judges: Mark Przybylski reported that he has sent out 8 new judges packets. Under New Business we need to approve Karen McIntyre as a new conformation judge.

The 2001 Sieger Show hosted by Mo-Kan SchH Assoc. has the largest entry to date with 338 total entries including 58 females and 47 males in the working dogs with titles class. This is the largest female entry ever in the working class and the first time the female entry outnumbers the males.

National Breed Warden: Johannes Grewe reminded the Regional Directors that all regions need to elect a Regional Breed Warden. After these elections, please notify Johannes of the results. The Revised Breed Warden and Tattooer Program is on the agenda to be approved at this meeting.

III. COMMITTEE REPORTS

Auditing: Chair, Kay Koerner reported our present accounting firm is doing a good job. Mike interjected that we are no longer incorporated in the State of California.

Board of Inquiry: Chair, Kristian Taves, sent a statement to the secretary, that there have been no cases filed with the committee.

Budget Committee: Bill Plumb did not feel that he could prepare an accurate budget with the limited information he had available 45-50 days ago to meet the Budget Committee’s required budget submission 30 days before the meeting. He decided to wait to get a good, accurate, proper budget that reflects our conditions. The proposed budget will be sent to the EB within 30-45 days. Current membership is 4700. Donna interjected that the Jan./Feb. issue count was 4651 this however does not include family memberships. There are 217 full member clubs.

Membership revenue is marginally up over last year’s figures. John Oliver stated that we did not spend $225 for the WUSV team trophy. Kay suggested that Bill have electronic access to our accounts 24-7. Bill signed agreement papers that were sent to the IRS in December. We have yet to receive a final response.

Bylaws Committee: Kay Koerner reported for John Koerner that there have been no proposals at this time.

Editorial Committee: Donna Rednour read Editor Christine Kemper’s committee report. Current goals of this committee are to increase advertising income, improve the magazine for current members, and to attract new members. The steps taken to increase advertising revenue are to offer special prices for special issues, i.e. Stud dog, brood, bitch and perhaps a litter issue. The publishing in a digital-only format has allowed us to lower costs on a per-page basis. Beginning with the March/April 2001 issue, we will be lowering advertising prices. We will also begin to advertise in National Event Catalogs. We’re asking National Event hosts to donate a full-page ad for the magazine. These ads will include a coupon valued at $15 off new full-page ads.

The Editorial Committee is considering the removal of repeated “boilerplate” pages from the magazine. Some of this information i.e. information for dental notations, hosting a conformation show, Sieger Show reg. SchH3 Club Application, breed survey guidelines, rulebook order forms…. does not need to be in every issue. At a cost of approximately $100 per page and as many as 32 pages of boilerplate, this boilerplate information is costing the organization almost $20,000 to print. The committee recommends that nearly half of this information could be printed once a year, possibly in the Jan./Feb. issue. It is also recommends that this boilerplate info be placed on the website.

Over the past year, steps have been taken to improve the magazine and recruit new authors. The committee continues to search for more training articles especially features on obedience and tracking. Thanks go to Armin Winkler and Floyd Wilson for their contributions of protection and tracking articles.

Helper Committee: Peggy Park reported for Chair Gary Park. The program is sound. The helper book will be reworked.

Judges Committee: Mark Przybylski reported that Karen McIntyre has passed all the requirements to be approved as a conformation judge. The judges committee’s recommendation for the 2001 North American is: Judges: Tracking- Ernest Hintz, Protection- Bill Szentmiklosi, Obedience- To Be Determined

9:45am Break #1. Meeting reconvened at 10:03 am. Roll Call, 19 members in attendance.

National Events: Chair Tim Cruser reported that this committee’s duties are to provide a consistent and fair venue for the competitors. The National Events Manual states that all National Events will be held in a Football or Soccer Stadium, including the Sieger Show, which is one of four National Events overseen by the NEC.

Regarding the 2001 North American Championship, after reviewing all the terms, conditions, and input from the host region, the NEC voted that it was in the best interest of USA and the athletes involved, that the venue be moved to St. Louis, MO. This would provide proper conditions for the athletes and the opportunity for USA to earn a profit from the proceeds of such an event.

Planning for the SchH3 National Championship is on course, RD David Wood, reported on his regions progress towards hosting this event.

Tracking continues to be a problem at all National Events. The NEC suggests that there be a rating system, with 3 categories that would describe the degree of difficulty of the tracking conditions at each National Event.

The NEC agrees with many of Jim Elder’s proposals for National Events. However, they believe USA should move towards taking primary control over these events, bringing revenue to the organization and uniformity to the events.

Nominating Committee: Chair Lyle Roetemeyer reported the following positions that will be up for election at the 2001 GB Meeting:

Lyle reported that there appears to be a conflict with the by-law requirement as far as attendance and write-in ballots for nominees. Kay Koerner will report to the chairman of the Bylaws Committee. Report filed with Secretary.

Website Committee: Chair Jim Elder reported that Kelly Hope, USA Office Manager, is maintaining several pages on the website. The official USA crest as well as the AWDF logo has been added to our website. Several “pdf” files have been added to the site, these include several entry forms and applications. Jim and Kelly are considering setting up a member’s only access to certain programs, manuals etc. Jim is looking for volunteers with typing skills to help put archival information on the website. Having the National Event hosting clubs maintain their events websites has given Jim some time to catch up. Jim is currently working on eliminating some pictures from the links side, which will aid in download speed.

World Championship: Chair Steve Robinson reported that his committee is in the process of helping select and support the WUSV team. Steve would like to be provided with all e-mail and other information from the EB that will affect the selection and participation of the team and their committee this includes all National Events. At this time Steve does not have enough information to make any decisions or suggestions regarding the possibility of one WUSV Team. David Puzzo has been selected to be this year’s team captain. Bogdan Sergo SVF, and President of the Slovenian German Shepherd Organization, has been a tremendous help working with David to secure hotels, practice tracking fields, practice stadium field, and car rentals. The team selection will be announced at the 2001 North American Championship.

To date there has been no sponsorship money for this year’s team. Steve suggested a way to raise funds for “The Team” could be for clubs to hold protection tournaments in which all proceeds would go to “The Team.”

USA K-9: Diane Madigan, read a report from this committee’s chair Greg Mominee. Greg stated that he has had numerous contacts from new police service dog handles in regard to wanting to trial under DPO rules. Greg will be putting on two DPO seminars this summer in Michigan and is able to offer constructive help to generate interest in the USA K9 Program. Greg will be attending the April 28 and 29 National Championship organizational meeting in Taunton, MA. Greg is looking forward to hopefully 10-12 dogs to compete in this year’s WPO Championship. Greg also asked for USA’s continued support of the K-9 program, and offered his support of the organization.

Motion by Tim Cruser that effective in 2002, the GSD Championship be taken out of rotation and be placed in a permanent location. Tabled at the GBM. Tim Cruser asked that this item be moved to first item under New Business.

Discussion regarding the rotation schedule, funding, and requirements needed to host a National Event. The quality of amenities for competitors and dogs was also an issue. Nathaniel Roque SW RD reaffirmed his regions willingness to host the 2001 North American Championship, but will concede the event if this is the NEC’s decision. Donna Rednour provided some first hand “what if planning” that must be considered when planning for a National Event.

Upon the recommendation by the NEC, Tim Cruser motioned, seconded by Kay Koerner that the North American Championships be moved to St. Louis. Vote #1 Yes-8, No-11 Motion Failed See Appendix #1

The venue for the 2001 North American Championship remains in the Southwest Region.

11:55am Lunch Break Meeting reconvened at 12:45 pm Roll Call 19 EB members present.

Mike Hamilton gave the Board a brief history of our relationship with the GSDCA-WDA and how our roots started with the WUSV. We need to move forward mending fences that were damaged by past administrations. We need to decide if we want to stand alone, or find some common ground and join forces for the good of the breed. Motion by Kay Koerner seconded by Jim Elder to accept GSDCA-WDA scorebooks. Vote #2 Yes-15, No-3, Abstain-1 Motion Passed

USA feels that two teams are justified because of the size of our country and the population.

Jim Elder will be representing USA while attending the FCI Meeting as an invited guest in Rome in mid-March, 2001.

Steve Robinson reported that there is no incentive for airlines to provide pet travel. The cost of flying a pet is high if the airline is willing to even provide this service. Airline concerns when providing pet-airline travel were discussed. Steve gave some options to get around embargos that include using pet travel brokers. Steve also suggested that we carry our own pet mortality insurance coverage, to take some heat off the airlines.

Although there are other pet organizations that are concerned with this issue, they are not organized as a group and do not carry much weight. Jim Elder asked Vicki Keller to provide him with downloadable forms provided by AKC and addressed to airlines. They will be put on our website for our members to take an active role in this serious problem.

Another option would be to enlist a concerned and influential celebrity to be a spokesperson: Bruce Williams, George Foreman, Jerry Wolfe or an interested and sympathetic Congressperson.

Vote to approve Karen McIntyre as a USA Conformation Judge. Vote Yes-19 Approved Unanimously

Discussion regarding not certifying or charging non-member fees for DVG members scorebooks. Kelly described the certification process by the USA Office. Trial results are printed in the magazine therefore accurate information is a must. Mike Hamilton suggested that we raise the trial filing fees and do away with the scorebook certification, and non-member fees for DVG members. Jim Elder suggested that we not certify any non-USA scorebooks. We will recommend to the 2001General Board that the certification and non-member fees be eliminated for DVG members.

In order to cut down on the amount of paperwork associated with processing trial information at the USA Office, a motion was made by Donna Rednour, seconded by Tim Cruser, that clubs do not need to send flyers and event authorization forms to the USA Office to certify trial scores. Approved Unanimously

Kelly Hope, Office Manager, suggested that clubs instruct trial secretaries how to do the paperwork and complete these forms legibly. Donna suggested that once a year the magazine print the article that was printed on how to fill out the paperwork. Jim Elder suggested that Kelly turn over the problem trials to the RD and have him/her discuss this with the club. NO ONE is exempt from paying a scorebook bond.

Motion By Jim Elder, Seconded by Donna Rednour to accept the corrected Records Retention Policy. Vote #2. Approved Unanimously. Diane Madigan will correct the typo and send an attached copy via e-mail to all EB Members, and Committee Members.

Item #9 Terms of the $2000 budgeted line item for clubs hosting National Events.

Our Head Breed Warden, Johannes Grewe will handle all correspondence with regards to Sieger Show judges. Johannes will send a copy of all correspondence to the host club. All USA correspondence must be on approved USA letterhead. Kelly will make a letterhead for Johannes Grewe.

Item #11 Additions to the approved USA Breeding Regulation, 6.6 Register of Dogs With or Without Proven Ancestry:

Current Wording: This register contains dogs who have appropriate breed characteristics and proved or unproven ancestry. USA and SV Judges, USA Breedwardens, and Tattooers, and Regional Directors can verify these characteristics.

ADDITION: Motion by Ian McLeod seconded by Lyle Roetemeyer to approve the addition; Dogs verified through this process are not approved for breeding. Vote #3 Approved Unanimously

Johannes will add the addition to this program and send a revised copy to the Office to be mailed to the EB and added to the Website.

3:25 pm Break #2. Meeting reconvened at 3:40 pm. Ian McLeod left meeting. 18 members in attendance.

Motion Peggy Park seconded by Lyle Roetemeyer change 4.1.2 and 5.1.4 to read Breed Wardens and Tattooers cannot serve breeders living in the same household. Vote #4 Motion Passed

The statements in the proposed 4.1.2 and 5.1.4: The Local Breed Warden also cannot be the Tattooer or members of the same household is now Deleted.

Motion by Diane Madigan seconded by Kay Koerner to approve The Breed Warden and Tattooer Regulations as amended. Vote#5 Approved Unanimously. Johannes will make the corrections to the approved program and send to the office to be sent to all EB Members. This program will also replace any other Breed Warden Tattooer Regulations.

Discussion regarding whether the Assistant Regional Director can also be a Regional Breed Warden, general consensus was, due to the fact that the Assistant Regional Director is considered an officer the Assistant RD cannot also be the Regional Breed Warden.

Kay Koerner recommended that the only recording devices allowed at USA Meetings are those of the Secretary.

Jim Hill - Discussion regarding USA's position and possible reaction to proposed legislation of breed bans and the training of such breeds. Tim Cruser suggested that there be an adequate amount of security at all events. Lyle Roetemeyer suggested that the organization become involved with enforcing clubs bylaws. If clubs are not following their bylaws, we need to get rid of them. A copy of all forming clubs bylaws will be sent to the Regional Director so that the RD can determine whether these bylaws are being adhered to. Mike Hamilton will appoint a Regional Directors Committee and announce the members to the EB.

Motion by Kay Koerner seconded Donna Rednour Effective June 1, 2001 the trial processing fee for working and breed shows will be $4 per dog, per entry. Vote #6 Motion Passed

Motion by Jim Elder seconded by Lyle Roetemeyer, the Executive Board recommends to the Judge’s Committee to develop a new training degrees program BH1, BH2, BH3 and also Tracking 1, 2, and 3. Vote #7 Yes-16, No-1, Abstain-1 Motion Passed

Motion by Tim Cruser seconded by Mark Przybylski effective June 1, 2001 the trial processing fee for all USA National Events will be $6 per dog, per entry. Motion Passed

Judges’ Committee and National Events

Motion By Johannes Grewe seconded by Mark Przybylski to approve the following judges for the 2001 North American SchH3 and FH Championship. Tracking – Ernest Hintz, Protection – Bill Szentmiklosi, Obedience – To Be Determined Vote Motion Passed

Motion by Peggy Park seconded by Nathaniel Roque to approved the following judges for the 2001 GSD Championship: Tracking-Al Govednik, Obedience and Protection-Willi Pope Approved Unanimously

Motion by Peggy Park seconded by Donna Rednour, in the event of extenuating circumstances any qualified judge approved by the Director of Judges or the Trial Chairperson may replace a Judge that is unable to fulfill his duties at a USA National Event. Vote: Approved Unanimously

Motion by Peggy Park seconded by Diane Madigan to waive the annual trial requirement for the Guam SchH Club Vote: Approved Unanimously

Motion by Ian McLeod seconded by Johannes Grewe, Regional Directors may withhold or cancel Event Authorizations requested or issued to any clubs who have not resolved any outstanding debts to the organization 30 days after a second notice of this debt.

The Organization’s office staff will notify the concerned Regional Director of this outstanding debt and the dates of the notices. Vote: Approved Unanimously

Johannes Grewe requested an investigation into the supposed SV judge’s travel debt of Sunland SchH Club in regards to the 1997 Sieger Show in Bakersfield.

VI. ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Kay Koerner, seconded by Donna Rednour to Adjourn the Meeting Motion Passed Unanimously

To the best of my knowledge, these minutes are an accurate record of the proceedings of this meeting.

FEBRUARY 24, 2001

Vote Number	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
Michael Hamilton	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y
Jim Elder	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y
Diane Madigan	N	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y
Bill Plumb	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y
Mark Przybylski	N	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	A	Y
Johannes Grewe	N	Y	Y	N	Y	Y	Y	Y
Kay Koerner	N	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y
Jim Hill	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	A
Al Govednik	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Debra Quaka	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	N	Y	Y
Scott Boedecker	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y
Tim Cruser	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y
Julia Grayson	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Ian McLeod	N	Y	Y	>	>	>	>	>
John Oliver	N	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y
Peggy Park	N	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	A
Donna Rednour	N	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	N	A
Lyle Roetemeyer	N	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y
Nathaniel Roque	N	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y
Vicki Keller for Floyd Wilson	Y	Y	Y

United Schutzhund Clubs of America

Office of the Secretary

Diane Madigan
16163 Bak Rd.
Belleville MI 48111
Phone (734) 699-9207
Fax- (734) 699-4773
E-mail: DIATBDA@aol.com

March 4, 2001

Judges Committee – 2 members at large

Diane Madigan

I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

E-ballot #14-00 Withdrawn

E-ballot #16-00

The Judges’ Committee approved the following judges for the 2001 North American Championship and FH Championship: Tracking- Ernest Hintz, Protection- Bill Szentmiklosi, Obedience- TBD. Approved Unanimously

III. COMMITTEE REPORTS

Judges’ Committee and National Events

VI. ADJOURNMENT

FEBRUARY 24, 2001

Vote Number

United Schutzhund Clubs of America

Office of the Secretary

Diane Madigan 16163 Bak Rd. Belleville MI 48111 Phone (734) 699-9207 Fax- (734) 699-4773 E-mail: DIATBDA@aol.com

March 4, 2001

Judges Committee – 2 members at large

Diane Madigan

I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

E-ballot #14-00 Withdrawn

E-ballot #16-00

The Judges’ Committee approved the following judges for the 2001 North American Championship and FH Championship: Tracking- Ernest Hintz, Protection- Bill Szentmiklosi, Obedience- TBD. Approved Unanimously

III. COMMITTEE REPORTS

Judges’ Committee and National Events

VI. ADJOURNMENT

FEBRUARY 24, 2001

Vote Number

Diane Madigan
16163 Bak Rd.
Belleville MI 48111
Phone (734) 699-9207
Fax- (734) 699-4773
E-mail: DIATBDA@aol.com