[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Some thought, oh yes, I have
- From: Holly Whitney <holly@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: "Chris S. Kimerer" <tanbarkgsd@xxxxxxxxx>, "showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <Showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 26 Feb 2014 19:29:16 -0500
Hi Chris,
I can understand that the amateur futurity was perhaps an experiment that
didn't work. Our club has done it and we didn't have the hassle that others
have experienced. We are also in the Northeast which is a traditionally well
attended region.
I also understand what was being talked about. It was the manner in which it
was talked about that I object to. Like it wasn't useful or why even bother in
the first place. I also agree that the compromise makes sense. I'm happy it
isn't being ditched completely.
I also believe in general that the GSDCA does try to encourage people of all
disciplines, sometimes that gets difficult to see in this particular forum....
Sometimes I forget that this forum doesn't speak for the GSDCA. I should
probably send in my $60 so that I can have a legitimate voice for the people I
claim I am standing up for. :-)
Holly
On Feb 26, 2014, at 1:51 PM, "Chris S. Kimerer" <tanbarkgsd@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Hi Holly
>
> I have some comments regarding your post about the Amateur Futurity Program.
> You are absolutely correct in that the Amateur Program was to encourage new
> people into the "show" aspect of their GSD without having to compete with
> pro-handlers. When this program was first introduced and implemented, there
> were only a couple of Regions that participated, then, more started including
> it and eventually each Region had to also host the Amateur Futurity along
> with the Regular Futurity.
>
> I was at one of the "first" Amateur Futurity and one of my very dear friends
> that showed her own dog won with him, it was exciting and fun. The entry was
> very low, it's been so long ago now but I believe there were only 3-4 dogs
> that showed up. The disappointing aspect about this program is the numbers
> are not increasing by much, the statistics have shown that the entries remain
> very low and yet, the clubs have to hire another judge, order extra ribbons
> and allow for the additional time on an already busy expensive weekend.
>
> What is being talked about and I believe has been proposed by the Futurity
> Committee, is have an amateur class within the regular Futurity and Maturity,
> the class would be for Amateurs only (like AKC offers at conformation shows).
> That will eliminate hiring an extra judge, order only a few extra ribbons
> and have it all within the normal time frame. I personally think it's a very
> good way to still allow "new" show people to get involved, or long time show
> people to show their own dogs, and not have to compete with a pro-handler.
>
> So hopefully you will stay a member, I might not agree with everything that
> is done but I do believe that overall the GSDCA tries to address and
> encourage people involvement with their dogs on whatever level they choose to
> compete in.
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