Hi List I just found all the posts regarding the TC. Please let me clarify a few things. In order to become an evaluator you basically have to apprentice with the Evaluators until the committee feels you are ready to conduct tests on your own. This is a lengthy process for a few reasons #1 there are not a lot of tests. We need local clubs to host them. We have been encouraging clubs to have them and have asked the evaluators to contact area clubs. I feel this is starting to work. A candidate needs more than 1 test a year to perfect their skills. #2 We evaluate their progress after the tests they work and at the National. This takes time. Some people don't wish to put the time and travel in to learn and demonstrate their capabilities. We do want to see that the evaluator candidate will keep the tests as a top priority, within reason. When a candidate is ready The committee will decide to make them an Evaluator. The committee currently is composed of Dalene McIntire, Gene Gray and myself. They must demonstrate they can conduct all facets of a temperament test. Evaluators are area specific. Right now all areas are covered except California. That is what I have told people who have approached me. Evaluators typically have experience in some training and performance venues, and demonstrate they can interpret subtle behaviors exhibited in the test. Bob Penny, Dick Whalen and Dalene McIntire decided I should succeed Bob. They were the currant temp committee. My Time assisting Bob was cut short by his sudden death. So this has been a time of learning. I am in the process of revamping the Futurity Observer process and Have the help of a few board members I will bring this to the January Board meeting. If anyone has any questions I would encourage them to contact me _TotalDogman@xxxxxxxx (mailto:TotalDogman@xxxxxxx) I have put my e-mail on all correspondences. In closing I will assure you that there is no O'le Boys thing going on. Our Only goal is to promote good temperament in our wonderful Breed. thanx Jim **************Play online games for FREE at Games.com! All of your favorites, no registration required and great graphics â?? check it out! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1211202682x1200689022/aol?redirhttp://www.games.com?ncid=emlcntusgame00000001) ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2008. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================