[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: The National--- Showcase or Not
- From: Sally Hayden <sallyhayden5@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: "RChesnut70502@xxxxxxx" <RChesnut70502@xxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 15 Sep 2011 14:02:38 -0500
And just who is paying for it?
Sally
On Sep 15, 2011, at 1:39 PM, RChesnut70502@xxxxxxx wrote:
> As Paul Harvey would say, "And now you know the rest of the story". When
> the sod thing came on the list, I, like most of you, was quite concerned
> with the board or exc. committee had decided on spending that much money on
> something we didn't need. If what Chris says in true, and I have no reason
> to doubt, I for one say get the damn sod. Especially when it will not cost
> the club a dime. What a deal!
>
> Get the sod!!
>
> Randy C.
>
>
> In a message dated 9/15/2011 12:26:39 P.M. Central Daylight Time,
> tanbarkgsd@xxxxxxxxx writes:
> There has been a lot of discussion regarding our yearly National, mostly
> about the location, this year about other issues as well.
> To me personally, it is THE show of the year. Dogs from all corners of
> the US and Canada attend, whether it be in a performance venue or
> conformation. Since I only show in conformation, I will only address that
> side of it.
>
> I have been attending the National for more years now then I would like to
> admit on paper, and have had the privilege of competing on a National
> level now for the last several years. Those that do not, or have not for
> quite
> some time, might not see the importance in all the aspects that are
> involved, but those of us who exhibit, certainly look at things differently.
>
>
> Our National is our Showcase Show of the year, it is what the Kentucky
> Derby is to the Thoroughbred world, the Daytona 500 to Nascar, the Masters
> in
> Golf, etc etc etc. It is a year long process for the handlers, the owners,
> and the dogs.
>
> So, when I heard last year that this National was on the AstroTurf, I
> thought it was because of the Event Center demanding that and not allowing
> sod.
> Did not think too much of it since we showed on AstroTurf two years ago
> at the St. Louis Futurity/Maturity weekend at Purina and the dogs seemed to
> do ok on it. Unfortunately Diane Brown did sustain an injury that
> sidelined her for 2 years. About 3 weeks ago, I found out that it was not
> the
> Event Center but the Board that decided to use the Turf to save money for
> the
> Club. That I also understand and still did not think too much of it,
> thinking it was the same Turf we were on in St. Louis. Well, it is not the
> same
> Turf, it is 12 years old, was used in Arena Football, and is frankly worn
> out. When the Event Center presented this to the board a few years back, it
> was not presented as 12 year old arena turf. They also claimed that the
> Doberman National was held on it, which again, was not quite
> presented properly. They only used it for a presentation ceremony but did
> not do the actual exhibiting on the turf. The Samoyed club did, and there
> were injuries to dogs and handlers.
>
> The reason I am addressing this is to say that there is still time to
> correct this and get sod in the arena, WITH NO COST to the club. The sod,
> installation, and then final removal has all been taken care of. When I
> heard
> this I figured this was a no brainer, the board would jump on this, no cost
> to the treasury and the ability to insure that our National is what it
> always has been, the premier show of the year with dogs on grass, the way
> they
> should be shown. (I do believe the P & P does state that the ring surface
> is sod, Zoe I'm sure can quote quickly word for word what it states) But
> to my understanding, the Show Chair and the President have not acted upon
> this, and now time is getting critical.
>
> I would like to encourage those that feel the same way to contact the Show
> Chair, President, Officers and Directors to allow this incredible donation
> to be put to use and have a safe surface for dogs and handlers. Keep in
> mind the year long effort the exhibitors have invested to show their dogs to
> their best ability, so a proper surface should not be too much to ask for.
>
> Thanks for reading, I hope you will make some phone calls or send emails,
> there is still time, although, it's getting pretty darn close.
>
> Sincerely
>
> Chris
>
> Chris S. (Jolley) Kimerer
> www.tanbarkgsd.com
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