Executive Board Ballots 2002

Vote results reported as Yes, No, NFD (needs further discussion), ABS (abstain), or NR (no response).

 

E-Ballot #16-02

(2003 North American and FH Championship Slate of Judges)

Motion to approved the following judges for the 2003 North American and FH Championship:

Vote: Yes-20, NR-1

Motion carried.

 

E-Ballot #15-02

(Entry to Both the SchH3 and WPO Championships)

Motion to change the existing USA rules and regulations to allow USA K-9 officers (that qualify) to compete at the USA annual International Police Dog Competition and also at the annual Schutzhund Championship that is held in conjunction with that event, should they so desire, as long as they have met all qualifications for entering both of the championships. This motion applies to annual championships only and does not apply to local or regional events.

Vote: Yes-20 (Jim Elder/Lyle Roetemeyer/Diane Madigan/Bill Plumb/Mark Przybylski/Johannes Grewe/Al Govednik/Mike Hamilton/Kay Koerner/Howie Rodriquez/Scott Boedecker/Julia Grayson/Carl Johnson/Joe Marcantonio/Todd Morganti/John Oliver/Peggy Park/Nathaniel Roque/Kris Taves/David Wood), No-1 (David Wood).

Motion carried. Rescinded at 2003 GBM–Reno.

 

E-Ballot #14-02

(2003 Sieger Show Slate of Judges)

Motion by Jim Elder to approve the BAC proposed judges slate for the 2003 Sieger Show:
Friday Class Males Females 3-6 Months Karen McIntyre (USA) Johannes Grewe (USA)

Saturday Class Males Females 12-18 Months Arno Humberdros (SV) Virgilio Garbin (Chilcoa/COAPA)

Sunday Class Males Females Working Dogs Arno Humberdros (SV) Johannes Grewe (USA)
Progeny Groups – Johannes Grewe, USA Kennel Groups – Virgilio Garbin (Chilcoa/COAPA) and Karen McIntyre (USA)

Vote: Yes-18, NFD-1, ABS-2.

Motion carried.

 

E-Ballot #13-02

(2003 Sieger Show Location)

Motion by Diane Madigan that USA host the 2003 Sieger Show in Bakersfield, California.

Vote: Yes-17 (Mike Hamilton/Jim Elder/Bill Plumb/Johannes Grewe/Al Govednik/Jim Hill/Kay Koerner/Debra Quaka/Scott Boedecker/Joe Marcantonio/Todd Morganti/John Oliver/Peggy Park/Lyle Roetemeyer/Nathaniel Roque/Kris Taves/David Wood), NFD-2 (Diane Madigan/Mark Przybylski), ABS-2 (Julia Grayson/Floyd Wilson).

Motion carried. Ratified at 2002 GBM–Gadsden.

 

E-Ballot #12-02

(Breeding Regulation 4.1.1.)

Motion by Johannes Grewe to recommend to the General Board to accept the Breed Advisory Committee’s recommendation to extend the USA Breeding Requirements as set forth in the USA Breeding Regulations under 4.1.1. Eligible for Breeding.

From:
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 (SchH1-3, 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.
To:
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 for BH under a USA recognized judge. In addition, have received a show rating of at least “good” under a USA recognized breed judge, when not already breed surveyed under USA or SV regulations and have an acceptable hip dysplasia rating.

Vote: Yes-12 (Mike Hamilton/Jim Elder/Mark Przybylski/Johannes Grewe/Al Govednik/Jim Hill/Debra Quaka/Julia Grayson/John Oliver/Peggy Park/Nathaniel Roque/David Wood), No-6 (Diane Madigan/Bill Plumb/Kay Koerner/Scott Boedecker/Todd Morganti/Kris Taves), NFD-3 (Joe Marcantonio/Lyle Roetemeyer/Floyd Wilson).

Motion carried. Rescinded by 2002 GBM–Gadsden.

 

E-Ballot #11-02

(Approval of Probationary USA Judges License for Jim Elder)

Motion by Mark Przybylski that Jim Elder be granted a probationary USA Judges license as recommended by a majority vote of the USA Judges Committee.

Vote: Yes-20, ABS-1

Motion carried.

 

E-Ballot #10-02

(World Teams)

Motion by Jim Elder to permit the 7th and 8th place 2002 World Teams to exchange places.

Vote: Yes-20 (Mike Hamilton/Jim Elder/Diane Madigan/Bill Plumb/Mark Przybylski/Johannes Grewe/Al Govednik/Jim Hill/Kay Koerner/Debra Quaka/Scott Boedecker/Julia Grayson/Joe Marcantonio/Todd Morganti/John Oliver/Peggy Park/Lyle Roetemeyer/Nathaniel Roque/Floyd Wilson/David Wood), NFD-1 (Kris Taves).

Motion carried.

 

E-Ballot #9-02

(2002 USA National Championship and Police Dog Championship Slate of Judges)

Motion to accept the judges slate for the 2002 USA National Schutzhund 3 and Police Dog Championship to be held from October 31 thru November 3, 2002 in Gadsden, Alabama and hosted by the Jefferson-St.
Clair County Schutzhund Association. The proposed slate is as follows:

Vote: Yes-20, ABS-1

Motion carried.

 

E-Ballot #8-02

(USA Membership Requirement for Helpers)

Motion by Diane Madigan that proof of current USA membership is required for helpers at all USAsanctioned events. Helpers at national events must be a USA member for at least one year before trying out.

Vote: Yes-15 (Mike Hamilton/Jim Elder/Diane Madigan/Johannes Grewe/Al Govednik/Jim Hill/Kay Koerner/Scott Boedecker/Joe Marcantonio/Todd Morganti/John Oliver/Lyle Roetemeyer/Nathaniel Roque/Floyd Wilson/David Wood), No-6 (Bill Plumb/Mark Przybylski/Debra Quaka/Julia Grayson/Peggy Park/Kris Taves).

Motion carried.

 

E-Ballot #7-02

(Annual Trial Waiver)

Motion by David Wood to waive the 2001 annual trial requirement for the German Shepherd Working Dog Club of Western New York.

Vote: Yes-19 (Mike Hamilton/Jim Elder/Diane Madigan/Bill Plumb/Johannes Grewe/Al Govednik/Jim Hill/Kay Koerner/Debra Quaka/Scott Boedecker/Julia Grayson/Joe Marcantonio/John Oliver/Peggy Park/Lyle Roetemeyer/Nathaniel Roque/Kris Taves/Floyd Wilson/David Wood), NR-2 (Mark Przybylski/Todd Morganti).

Motion carried.

 

E-Ballot #6-02

(Annual Trial Waiver)

Motion by David Wood to waive the 2001 annual trial requirement for the Tri-County Schutzhund Verein of Western New York.

Vote: Yes-20 (Mike Hamilton/Jim Elder/Diane Madigan/Bill Plumb/Mark Przybylski/Johannes Grewe/Al Govednik/Jim Hill/Kay Koerner/Debra Quaka/Scott Boedecker/Julia Grayson/Joe Marcantonio/John Oliver/Peggy Park/Lyle Roetemeyer/Nathaniel Roque/Kris Taves/Floyd Wilson/David Wood), NR-1 (Todd Morganti).

Motion carried.

 

E-Ballot #5-02

(Annual Trial Waiver)

Motion by Joseph Marcantonio to waive the 2001 annual trial requirement for the South Central PA Working Dog Club.

Vote: Yes-20 (Mike Hamilton/Jim Elder/Diane Madigan/Bill Plumb/Mark Przybylski/Johannes Grewe/Al Govednik/Kay Koerner/Deb Quaka/Scott Boedecker/Julia Grayson/Joe Marcantonio/Todd Morganti/John Oliver/Peggy Park/Lyle Roetemeyer/Nathaniel Roque/Kris Taves/Floyd Wilson/David Wood), NR-1 (Jim Hill).

Motion carried.

 

E-Ballot #4-02

(Annual Trial Waiver)

Motion by Scott Boedecker to waive the 2001 annual trial requirement for the Air Capital Schutzhund Club.

Vote: Yes-20 (Jim Elder/Diane Madigan/Bill Plumb/Mark Przybylski/Johannes Grewe/Al Govednik/Jim Hill/Kay Koerner/Debra Quaka/Scott Boedecker/Julia Grayson/Joe Marcantonio/Todd Morganti/John Oliver/Peggy Park/Lyle Roetemeyer/Nathaniel Roque/Kris Taves/Floyd Wilson/David Wood), NR-1 (Mike Hamilton).

Motion carried.

 

E-Ballot #3-02

(Board of Inquiry Case: High Plains Schutzhund Club vs. Jim Cook)

The Board of Inquiry has sustained the charge of unsportsmanlike conduct filed by the High Plains Schutzhund Club for actions by Mr. Jim Cook. Motion to accept the Board of Inquiry’s following recommendation of discipline:
Mr. Cook must submit written letters of apology to Mr. Mark Chaffin, the High Plains SchH Club, USA Judge Bill Knox, and the Rocky Mountain/Great Plains Region by way of Regional Director, Mr. John Oliver. These letters must include specific apologies to witnesses, and address his unsportsmanlike conduct.
Mr. Cook will be restricted from showing in any 2002 USA Regional Championship events until the apologies are made. Once made, the restriction will be lifted and Mr. Cook will be permitted to once again show in regional championship events.

Vote: Yes-19 (Mike Hamilton/Jim Elder/Diane Madigan/Bill Plumb/Mark Przybylski/Johannes Grewe/Al Govednik/Jim Hill/Kay Koerner/Debra Quaka/Scott Boedecker/Todd Morganti/John Oliver/Peggy Park/Lyle Roetemeyer/Nathaniel Roque/Kris Taves/Floyd Wilson/David Wood), ABS-1 (Joe Marcantonio), NR-1 (Julia Grayson).

Motion carried.

 

E-Ballot #2-02

(2002 North American and FH Championship Slate of Judges)

Motion by Mark Przybylski to accept the Judges Committee’s approved slate of judges for the 2002 North American and FH Championship.

Vote: Yes-17, No-3, NFD-1

Motion carried.

 

E-Ballot #1-02

(2002 German Shepherd Dog Championship Slate of Judges)

Motion by Mark Przybylski to accept the Judges Committee’s approved slate of judges for the 2002 German Shepherd Dog Championship.

Vote: Yes-18, No-1, ABS-1, NR-1

Motion carried.

 


Executive Board Ballots 2002
Executive Board Ballots 2002