Executive Board Ballots 2001

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

 

E-Ballot #18-01

(Annual Trial Waiver)

Motion by Nathaniel Roque to waive the annual trial requirement for O.G. California Schutzhund Association.

Vote: Yes-20 (Mike Hamilton/Jim Elder/Diane Madigan/Bill Plumb/Mark Przybylski/Johannes Grewe/Al Govednik/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), NFD-1 (Jim Hill).

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.

Vote: Yes-20 (Mike Hamilton/Jim Elder/Diane Madigan/Bill Plumb/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), NFD-1 (Mark Przybylski).

Motion carried.

 

E-Ballot #16-01

(Additions to USA Breeding Regulations)

Motion by Johannes Grewe to approve the following additions to our breeding regulations:

Vote: Yes-17 (Mike Hamilton/Jim Elder/Diane Madigan/Johannes Grewe/Al Govednik/Jim Hill/Kay Koerner/Julia Grayson/Joe Marcantonio/Todd Morganti/John Oliver/Peggy Park/Lyle Roetemeyer/Nathaniel Roque/Kris Taves/Floyd Wilson/David Wood), No-2 (Debra Quaka/Scott Boedecker), NFD-2 (Bill Plumb/Mark Przybylski).

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:

Executive Board Ballots–2001 2 of 4 Updated October 2005 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:

Vote: Yes-17 (Mike Hamilton/Jim Elder/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), No-2 (Diane Madigan/Kris Taves), NFD-2 (Bill Plumb/Mark Przybylski).

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.

Vote: Yes-19 (Mike Hamilton/Jim Elder/Diane Madigan/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), NFD-2 (Bill Plumb/Mark Przybylski).

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.

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/Joe Marcantonio/Todd Morganti/John Oliver/Peggy Park/Lyle Roetemeyer/Nathaniel Roque/Kris Taves/Floyd Wilson/David Wood), NR-1 (Julia Grayson).

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:

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.

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/Joe Marcantonio/Todd Morganti/John Oliver/Peggy Park/Lyle Roetemeyer/Nathaniel Roque/Kris Taves/Floyd Wilson/David Wood), NR-1 (Julia Grayson).

Motion carried.

 

E-Ballot #11-01

(Annual Trial Waiver)

Motion by Kristian Taves to waive the annual trial requirement for the Chicagoland Schutzhund Club.

Vote: Yes-19 (Mike Hamilton/Jim Elder/Diane Madigan/Bill Plumb/Mark Przybylski/Johannes Grewe/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), No-1 (Al Govednik), NFD-1 (Todd Morganti).

Motion carried.

 

E-Ballot #10-01

(Registration Services)

Motion by Jim Elder that you must be a member of USA to obtain USA registration services.

Vote: Yes-21 (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/Kris Taves/Floyd Wilson/David Wood).

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.

Vote: Yes-18 (Mike Hamilton/Jim Elder/Bill Plumb/Mark Przybylski/Johannes Grewe/Al Govednik/Jim Hill/Kay Koerner/Scott Boedecker/Joe Marcantonio/Todd Morganti/John Oliver/Peggy Park/Lyle Roetemeyer/Nathaniel Roque/Kris Taves/Floyd Wilson/David Wood), No-1 (Diane Madigan), NFD-1 (Julia Grayson), ABS-1 (Debra Quaka).

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?

Vote: No-20 (Mike Hamilton/Jim Elder/Diane Madigan/Bill Plumb/Mark Przybylski/Johannes Grewe/Al Govednik/Kay Koerner/Debra Quaka/Scott Boedecker/Tim Cruser/Julia Grayson/Todd Morganti/John Oliver/Peggy Park/Donna Rednour/Lyle Roetemeyer/Nathaniel Roque/Floyd Wilson/David Wood), NFD-1 (Jim Hill).

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.

Vote: Yes-21 (Mike Hamilton/Jim Elder/Diane Madigan/Bill Plumb/Mark Przybylski/Johannes Grewe/Al Govednik/Jim Hill/Kay Koerner/Debra Quaka/Scott Boedecker/Tim Cruser/Julia Grayson/Todd Morganti/John Oliver/Peggy Park/Donna Rednour/Lyle Roetemeyer/Nathaniel Roque/Floyd Wilson/David Wood).

Motion carried unanimously. Ratified at 2001 GBM–Taunton 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.

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/Julia Grayson/Todd Morganti/John Oliver/Peggy Park/Donna Rednour/Lyle Roetemeyer/Nathaniel Roque/David Wood), No-2 (Tim Cruser/Floyd Wilson).

Motion carried. Rescinded at 2002 EBM–St. Louis.

 

E-Ballot #5-01

(Annual Trial Waiver)

Motion by Lyle Roetemeyer to waive the 2000 annual trial requirement for the Graceland SchH Club.

Vote: Yes-18 (Mike Hamilton/Jim Elder/Diane Madigan/Bill Plumb/Mark Przybylski/Johannes Grewe/Al Govednik/Kay Koerner/Debra Quaka/Scott Boedecker/Tim Cruser/Julia Grayson/John Oliver/Peggy Park/Donna Rednour/Lyle Roetemeyer/Nathaniel Roque/David Wood), No-1 (Jim Hill), NFD-2 (Ian McLeod/Floyd Wilson).

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.

Vote: Yes-19 (Mike Hamilton/Jim Elder/Diane Madigan/Bill Plumb/Mark Przybylski/Johannes Grewe/Al Govednik/Kay Koerner/Debra Quaka/Scott Boedecker/Tim Cruser/Julia Grayson/John Oliver/Peggy Park/Donna Rednour/Lyle Roetemeyer/Nathaniel Roque/Floyd Wilson/David Wood), No-1 (Jim Hill), NFD-1 (Ian McLeod).

Motion carried.

 

E-Ballot #3-01

(Fiscal 2002 Budget)

Motion by William Plumb to approve the proposed fiscal 2002 budget.

Voe: Yes-20 (Mike Hamilton/Jim Elder/Diane Madigan/Bill Plumb/Mark Przybylski/Johannes Grewe/Al Govednik/Jim Hill/Kay Koerner/Debra Quaka/Scott Boedecker/Tim Cruser/Ian McLeod/John Oliver/Peggy Park/Donna Rednour/Lyle Roetemeyer/Nathaniel Roque/Floyd Wilson/David Wood), NFD-1 (Julia Grayson).

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.

Vote: Yes-17 (Mike Hamilton/Jim Elder/Bill Plumb/Mark Przybylski/Johannes Grewe/Al Govednik/Kay Koerner/Debra Quaka/Scott Boedecker/Tim Cruser/Julia Grayson/John Oliver/Peggy Park/Donna Rednour/Lyle Roetemeyer/Nathaniel Roque/David Wood), NFD-2 (Jim Hill/Floyd Wilson), ABS-1 (Diane Madigan), NR-1 (Ian McLeod).

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.

 


Executive Board Ballots 2001
Executive Board Ballots 2001