German Shepherd Dog Club of America-Working Dog Association H U N D E G R A M. F e b r u a r y 2 7,

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1 German Shepherd Dog Club of America-Working Dog Association H U N D E G R A M F e b r u a r y 2 7, W D A M E M B E R S H I P R E N E W A L D E A D L I N E The deadline to renew your WDA Membership is March 1, (Note: WDA memberships are valid from January 1 to December 31 of each calendar year and must be renewed on or before the March 1 deadline.) Membership dues are a major source of revenue for the WDA. We depend on membership renewals to sustain us. Please renew your membership so that we may continue to provide you with all the services that are important to everyone who wish to participate in the German Shepherd Dog sport as promoted by the WUSV and SV. You may renew your WDA membership online by visiting the WDA Membership Application and Renewal link at If you need any assistance with (a) your membership renewal or (b) with anything else, please feel free to the WDA office at GSDCA.WDA@gmail.com or to call the WDA Office at 1(747) We look forward to another year of fabulous GSD events with you and your GSD(s). S U M M A R Y O F W D A B O A R D A C T I O N S ( J a n u a r y 2 3 t o F e b r u a r y 2 3, ) 1. Approved the following committee chairs: a. Budget and Finance - Larry Vinzant b. Administrative Policy/Bylaws/Disciplinary Policy - Alethea Caldwell Munsinger c. Helper Program/Helper Committee - John Henkel d. Marketing/Sponsorship/Promotions - Larry Vinzant e. Membership - Earl White f. Rules & Regulations - Wendell Nope g. WUSV/SV/GSDCA-WDA Liaison - Dan Yee 2. Approved the following individuals as members of the Executive Committee: Dan Yee, John Henkel, Larry Vinzant, Wendell Nope, and Alethea Caldwell Munsinger 3. Resolved to pay dues to the WUSV in the amount equal to the annual dues paid by a WUSV member organization. 4. Ratified all executive committee WDA event approvals from June 1, 2014 to January 22, 2015.

2 Page 2 5. Resolved to renew the contract with Gretchen Weinzimer as the WDA office manager for an additional term of one calendar year ending December 31, 2015, with an increase in compensation commensurate with added responsibilities. 6. The Administrative Committee Chair was charged with the task of composing a comprehensive job description for the WDA Office Manager 7. The Administrative Committee Chair was charged with the task of obtaining a new retainer agreement from the WDA Attorneys for the Board s consideration and review. 8. Approved the team of Abhai Kaul and Jana Fothergill to layout and design of the WDA magazine for calendar year Renewed the web maintenance contract with AURA Solutions for calendar year ending December Approved Jacob Pope, Jr. as a WDA judge. 11. Resolved to add a female progeny group to NASS. 12. Adopted a 1-5 points system for the front and back halves of the performance evaluation at NASS. 13. Extended the expiration dates for each of the WDA certified helpers who are in good standing for an additional 12 months. 14. Authorized the WDA Attorneys to apply for a restraining order against the GSDCA, if needed to protect the interests of the WDA and its members in the WUSV Joint Qualification Trial. 15. Resolved the handling of an issue concerning an irregularity that occurred at an IPO trial conducted by a WDA Club. 16. Received a report from the WDA Director of Trials and Judges concerning a WDA Apprentice Judge. 17. Received reports on (a) WUSV/SV matters and (b) GSDCA/WDA litigation matters from the WDA President. 18. Resolved that the April 2015 WDA board meeting will be at Los Angeles County, California on April 17, 18, and 19, Resolved that the July 2015 WDA Board meeting will be at Fairfax County, Virginia. U P C O M I N G W D A N A T I O N A L & I N T E R N A T I O N A L E V E N T S The WDA has planned four National/International Level Events for 2015: (1) the WDA National IPO & FH Championship, (2) the WDA National Universal Sieger Championship/Conformation Show/Breed Survey, (3) the WUSV Joint Qualification Trial and (4) the WUSV North American Sieger Show ( NASS ).

3 Page 3 WDA National IPO & FH Championship (May 1 to 3, 2015): The WDA National IPO Championship is scheduled for May 1 to 3, 2015, at Fayetteville, Arkansas. This is the first of two qualification events in which a Dog/Handler team must participate, if they wish to be considered by the WDA for the team that will represent the United States at the 2015 WUSV World Championship. (The second qualification event is the June 6 to 7, 2015 W USV Joint Qualification Trial. See below for details.) All levels of IPO titles and BH degrees will be offered at this event for German Shepherd Dogs. All dogs with an IPO3/Schutzhund 3 degree are invited to compete for consideration on the WUSV United States Team. NO MINIMUM QUALIFYING SCORES are required for entry into any part of this event. Wendell Nope (SVF, DPO and WDA Judge) will judge Phase A of the IPO and FH Championship. Ferdinand Diermayr (SV Judge) will judge Phases B and C of the IPO Championship. Mark Torrence and Rory Kennedy (both WDA-Certified National Level Helpers) will work this event. John Henkel is the event chair. Please call John at , or visit the WDA website, for additional information. WDA National Universal Sieger Championship/Conformation Show/Breed Survey (May 1 to 3, 2015): The WDA National Universal Sieger Championship will be held in conjunction with the WDA National IPO & FH Championship, on May 1 to 3, 2015, at Fayetteville, Arkansas. A Breed Survey will also be offered on April 30, Any Dog/Handler Team who wishes to be considered by the WDA for the team representing the United States at the WUSV Universal Sieger Championship must enter this event and compete in both (1) the WDA National IPO Championship and (2) the Conformation Show. The Conformation Show is open to all German Shepherd Dogs. All classes will be presented, including Baby Puppy (3 to 6 months), Junior Puppy (6 to 9 months), Senior Puppy (9 to 12 months), Youth (12 to 18 months), Young Dog (18 to 24 months), and Working (24 months or older with Title). Hans-Peter Schweimer (SV Judge) will judge the conformation show and conduct the Breed Survey. John Henkel is the event chair. Please call John at , or visit the WDA website, for additional information. WUSV Joint Qualification Trial (June 5 to 7, 2015): The WUSV Joint Qualification Trial is set for June 5 to 7, 2015, at Buffalo, New York. This is the event where the team representing the United States at the 2015 WUSV World Championship will be selected. (Note that this is the second of the two qualification events for WDA competitors who wish consideration for the team representing the United States at the 2015 WUSV World Championship. The first qualification event is the May 1 to 3, 2015 WDA National IPO Championship at Fayetteville, Arkansas.)

4 Hundegram Page 4 WUSV North American Sieger Show/Breed Survey (October 1 to 4, 2015): The WUSV North American Sieger Show ( NASS ) and Breed Survey will be held in Fairfax County, Virginia, from October 1 to 4, Henning Setzer and Marco Oßmann (SV Judges) will judge this event. Please visit the WDA website, for further event details. SV REMOVES MIKE WEST AS AN SVF JUDGE On December 3, 2014, the SV removed Mike West as an SVF Judge. His removal was based on the following reasons: (1) Mike West was no longer a WDA Judge; (2) Mike West was no longer a WDA Member; and (3) Membership in the WDA, the WUSV Club that sponsored him for his SVF license, is a prerequisite to be an SV Foreign Judge. The WDA wishes to remind the WDA membership that all titles (such as AD, BH, IPO, FH, etc.) that are awarded by non-sv recognized judges will not be recognized by the SV. Make certain that the events into which you and your dogs are entered are officiated by SV-recognized judges, if you wish (a) to have the titles earned by your dogs to be breed survey eligible or (2) to have your dog qualify for advancement to a higher performance degree. Here is a copy of the December 3, 2014 SV letter to Mike West for your reference, together with translation: Dear Mr. West, We have been informed by the WDA that you are no longer a Member and Judge of the WDA. We point out to you that membership in the respective WUSV Club is a prerequisite to be an SV Foreign Judge and to be listed as such on our (SV) Judges list. For this reason you have been removed from the SV Foreign Judge list and we ask you to return your (SVF) Judges Card. We wish you all the best in your future and much joy in your future involvement with the German Shepherd Dog. Friendly Regards, Hartmut Setecki

5 Page 5 A P R I L W D A B O A R D M E E T I N G - L O S A N G E L E S, C A L I F O R N I A Please join us in Las Vegas for the April 2015 WDA Board Meeting at Los Angeles, CA. Here are the meeting details: DATES: April 17 to 19, 2015 TIME: April 17, :00PM April 19, :00 PM (Noon) PLACE: Los Angeles, California W D A O F F I C E P. O. B o x Woodland Hills, CA (747) (Telephone) 1(747) (FAX) GSDCA.WDA@gmail.com