[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: failing clubs
- From: "Nancy Harper" <nancy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "Edwin Hill" <edwinx@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>, "freelist" <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 3 Apr 2006 14:26:21 -0400
Ed,
Give me more - I am a gluten for punishment - Let's talk about the
"mis-information on crucial issues about this breed " that "seems to be running
rampant". What a great thread that could be. Hello out there! What are the
"crucial issues" that are running rampant. Don't be shy - lay it out there.
These kind of discussions can be "crucial" in many positive ways and
discussions need to non personal with solutions offered after the "crucial
issues" are identified. Have at it/
Nancy
----- Original Message -----
From: Edwin Hill
To: nancy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ; freelist
Sent: Monday, April 03, 2006 12:46 AM
Subject: Re: [ SHOWGSD-L ] failing clubs
Ms Harper...you need to speak more often on this list, your words were both
enlightening and encouraging....but there is one thing I believe you
missed...folks talk about "educating" new folks...well I believe we need to
educate or re-educate many of the so-called "old-timers"...the information or
should I say mis-information on crucial issues about this breed seems to be
running rampant...I am truly at a loss about what needs to be done....you are
right about the upcoming changes to the Futurity system...many will be upset no
matter what changes are made...many say if it ain't broke don't fix it...I
guess that would depend on what "broke " means....now I need to go correct a
spelling test....just as soon as I find the "Key"....Ed
Nancy Harper <nancy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
When the Mentoring Committee was developed the purpose was to give
Specialty Clubs ideas and then guidelines to execute those ideas. The
guidelines were basic steps to retain current members & ,importantly, how to
bring in new members and KEEP THEM. To this end, 99 letters were sent to
Regional Corresponding Secretaries, the letters were followed up by personal
phone calls from committee members from all over the country. Included in the
letter were proven methods for stimulating the membership and offering a 12
step introductory program that was very simple yet effective. There was also a
well developed Survey that would give clubs vital information as to what
members wanted from the Clubs, why they had joined, and how the clubs could
meet their expectations and keep them "interested" .( I will be happy to send
the instructions, letter and survey to anyone who would like to see them).
Sadly, clubs did not even attempt to apply the techniques that were sent,
but worse, many of the "mentors" were treated with rudeness when they made the
follow up calls.
As for the Futurity/Maturity System,there are changes coming down the pike,
and these changes will be dramatic, some will not like them, but we think the
breeders and exhibitors will. (Of course subject to Board Approval).
I am wondering how we have failed,along the way, to mentor newcomers in
such a way that they become truly dedicated to improving the breed - that they
learn how to study pedigrees, genetics, structure, and that each and every
breeding is carefully planned with deep consideration how any one breeding will
effect future breedings and not a "let's see what big winner I can get by
trying this or trying that" Somehow our education has fallen short. Unless we
focus on education in a big way we will not satisfy our newcomers. Or are we in
an era where instant gratification is rampart and the true sense of "husbandry"
is outdated, and no one wants to learn and listen? What group will carry our
breed forward as the breeders of 40 & 50 years are no longer with us?
Hopefully, the PC Board, with a new Strategic Planning Committee, concentrated
education, a new Futurity System, Raleef Committee etc. there will be a"shot in
the arm" for our breed.
Send in your suggestions - they WILL be welcomed.
Nancy Harper
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