As you may have heard, or not, I have resigned as Chair of AOE effective
with the end of this year. Since AOE's birth in 2000, with the exception
of a few years, it has been my passion and my joy. Some past
trivia...there were two programs. "AOE" and "AOA" Award of Achievement.
AOE is what it is today, Award of Excellence, and AOA was everything except
the "Select" rating. Both programs passed, except the name "AOA" was not
approved, and I would not change it. Years later, it became Duel Title by
Chair, Amber Turley. The board thought that the "AOA" title was to close
to the "AOE" title and that's just what I liked about it. Now you know the
whole story...said Edward R. Murrow...or someone. Anyway, You know the
time has come to retire when your memory fades, eyes go, and severe joint
osteoarthritis is every where. Ouch!
Laura Gilbert, Co-Chair of AOE will carry on and do a most excellent job.
I will cheer from the side-lines always!
Helen Franklin
52 Year Member GSDCA
AKC Breeder of Merit
