[ SHOWGSD-L ] Fwd: Judging Fees
- From: lewieb@xxxxxxx
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- Date: Tue, 18 May 2010 17:53:22 -0400
Our correspondence has been heard, great job folks.
Lew
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May 18, 2010
Dear Constituents:
Today the American Kennel Club faces unprecedented financial challenges. These
challenges not only impact us in the present, but also raise critical questions
about our future.
There was a time when the American Kennel Club's robust registration revenue
provided the opportunity for the sport to flourish and the ability to do more
for dogs grew unabated. However, the past few years have witnessed a marked
downward spiral in registrations, leaving the memories of yesterday in the wake
of the harsh realities of today. Therefore, it has been necessary to embark on
a number of new initiatives in the quest for additional revenue. At the same
time, there has been a constant tightening of all expenses in ways that, thus
far, have not impacted our preeminent position in the world of dogs.
Our ability to maintain a reasonable operating budget has come from alternative
revenue sources, as well as some previously enacted revenue initiatives that
have required exhibitors, clubs, and registered handlers to accept increased or
new fees. In addition, there have been significant staff and expense reductions
at AKC. When revenues fell below projections, staff made the necessary cuts to
avoid an operating loss. While purebred dog organizations in other countries
face serious threats to their very existence, we have been able to maintain the
high level of our services to the sport, launch new programs, continue our
important philanthropic contributions, and protect a financial reserve that
helps ensure our future. Yet the decline in revenue continues.
Our judges are crucial to our sport. They not only officiate at our events;
they are thought leaders, mentors, and breed experts who help bring the next
generation of the fancy to maturation. Now it is time for judges to join the
other constituencies of the AKC â?? clubs, breeders, exhibitors, and registered
handlers â?? to make a financial contribution to help maintain the quality of
the sport we all love so much.
With this in mind, at its May 2010 meeting the AKC Board voted, without an
opposing vote, to enact a fee for conformation judges. The need for that fee is
undeniable. The feedback from the judging community on the necessity for the
fee has been very supportive. However, the feedback on the methodology for
application of the fee has met with universal disapproval. Healthy debate is
critical to the viability of a strong and vibrant organization. The Board
values the opinions of the judging community and appreciates the many
constructive suggestions offered concerning the fee structure methodology.
With the input of the judging community in mind, the Board today has taken the
following actions:
The previously approved fee structure has been withdrawn by the Board and new
fee structures will be considered. The concept of judges' fees remains intact.
The Board has instructed AKC staff to revisit the alternatives discussed over
the past year in addition to the other suggestions made recently by several
judges to arrive at several equitable methods for consideration.
The Board has instructed AKC staff to meet again with representatives of judges
organizations for input on these methodologies before any final decision is
made.
The previously approved fee structure has been withdrawn by the Board and new
fee structures will be considered. The concept of judges' fees remains intact.
The Board has instructed AKC staff to revisit the alternatives discussed over
the past year in addition to the other suggestions made recently by several
judges to arrive at several equitable methods for consideration.
The Board has instructed AKC staff to meet again with representatives of judges
organizations for input on these methodologies before any final decision is
made.
It is imperative that all of us come together to face our challenges with the
same passion, sportsmanship, and determination that is the hallmark of the
great competitive spirit of the fancy. When we have come together in this
manner in the past, we have accomplished great things. For the good of the
sport we all love so much, we must now move forward together.
Ronald H. Menaker
Chairman of the Board
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