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Guidelines
for Conformation Dog Show Judges
"Following a motion by Dr. Davies, seconded by
Mr. Goodman, it was VOTED (unanimously) to amend the
Rules, Policies and Guidelines
for Conformation Dog Show
Judges as follows (the words in bold are to be added):"
"If you use the services of an agent, instruct
the agent that he/she, and any member of the agent's household,
or any handling associate of the agent may not exhibit dogs
under you or any member of your household while in your employ
and for at least four months after working for you.
In addition, you or a member
of your household must not knowingly use the services of an
agent, any member of the agent's household, or any handling
associate of the agent to handle your dog(s) for at least four
months after that agent has exhibited under you. This
policy applies to all levels of competition."
All questions should be directed to AKC.
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Highlights
from the JUNE 18, 2009
GENERAL MEETING
1. The ISCA membership voted to retain the existing policy
regarding the use of Provisional judges for judging Irish Setter
Specialties as guidance to the Local Specialty Clubs.
2. Judging of Veteran Sweeps at next year's ISCA National will
return to the
format used prior to this year.
HIGHLIGHTS from the JUNE 14, 2009 BOARD MEETING
1. AKC is celebrating its 125th year anniversary with a
celebration at the AKC/Eukanuba, Agility, National Championship, and
Obedience Invitational. It will be held in Long Beach, California
December 12 & 13, 2009. This year, in addition to the traditional
BOB and BBE competition, there will be regular classes for dogs and
bitches. ISCA will support the entry at this show.
ISCA will sponsor Parent Club Medallion Awards for Top scoring Irish
Setter in Agility and in Obedience and for BOB, BOS, WD, WB, and BBE
in Conformation. ISCA will also provide First Place Trophies for all
regular classes and Reserve WD & WB.
2. The Board voted against the proposed AKC Group Realignment which
would split the Sporting Group into two Sporting Groups: Pointers
/Setters and Retrievers/Spaniels. Our AKC Delegate, Connie Vanacore,
will vote no at the upcoming September 2009 AKC Delegate meeting.
3. The Board is inviting members who did not receive an ISCA
Medallion for a Title received in 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008 to
apply for one by December 31, 2009 (Deadline is firm). The cost is
$30.00 which includes postage. More information on submittal and
documentation will be in upcoming MEMOs and on the Web Site.
4. The Board revised its policy concerning the 'timely receipt" of
dues payment and awards applications. The Postmark date WILL NOW be
used as "timely receipt" instead of receipt by Secretary, Chair, or
other designated person. This policy revision DOES NOT AFFECT
VOTING, which defines "timely receipt" in the ISCA By-Laws.
5. The Judges for the 2010 National, which will be held in
Oconomowoc, Wisconsin the week of June 7, 2010, are:
Dogs - Mr. Sidney Marx
Bitches - Ms. Dorothy MacDonald
Intersex and Best Puppy - Mrs. Celeste Clark
Veteran Sweepstakes - Mrs. Catherine Seymour
Intersex and Dog Sweepstakes - Mr. George Alston
Bitch Sweepstakes - Mr. Will Alexander
Obedience- Ms. Lynn Eggers
HIGHLIGHTS
from the February 2009 Board Meeting
• ANNOUNCING, pictures of all National Specialty winners from
1973 to 2008 on the ISCA web site. Keep your eyes peeled for
National Field Trial winners.
http://www.irishsetterclub.org/NationalSpecialtyWinners.html
• Members who wish to donate to ISCA rescue should send their checks
to the ISCA Foundation with identification “for Rescue” so that they
are credited and acknowledged.
• Beginning at the next BOD meeting, a roll call vote will be taken
on all BOD motions with the exception of votes taken during
executive session.
• Ken Ruff took a poll of field trial exhibitors regarding GPS
tracking collars and the comments were all in favor of GPS collars.
The Field Trial Executive Committee will send their recommendations
to AKC.
• The BOD clarified its policy on the use of personal transportation
vehicles that was passed at the November 14, 2008 BOD meeting.
Effective for the 2009 National Specialty; 1) the use of personal
transportation vehicles, which includes multi-seated golf carts,
one-seat ‘scooters,’ etc. at the National will be the decision of
the Show Chair and Events Committee taking into account safety and
local site conditions, 2) all those permitted to use personal
transportation vehicles at the National must sign a waiver holding
ISCA and the Host Club harmless, 3) People protected by ADA are
qualified but must present their valid placard.
• REMINDER March 1, 2009 is the due date for the Judges' Ballot for
2011. It is posted on the ISCA website.
• Foundation Raffle tickets ($1.00) for drawing at the 2009 National
Specialty are now available from all Board members, Heath Committee,
Foundation members or directly from Connie Vanacore. Raffle items
include a Virginia Perry Gardiner pin, limited edition bronze statue
of puppies pointing quail, and portrait by Dawn Secord.
• ISCA National Hunt Test and Walking Field Trial will be held
November 14 & 15th, 2009 with a training day on November 13th at
Neupert Farm, Sunset, Louisiana. The Host hotel is the Holiday Inn
in Lafayette. A judge’s education seminar will also be offered at
the host hotel.
• A PayPal account will be set up for the 2010 National for
fundraising and trophy donations.
• In 2010, ISCA hopes to hold its first Parent Club Walking Gun Dog
Championship, details to follow.
• The 2011 National Specialty will be hosted by the Irish Setter
Club of Central Oklahoma. Jeanine Wilson will be the Show Chair and
Jeanne Brodersen will be the Assistant Show Chair.
• Beginning with the 2012 National Specialty, Judges from all ISCA
Regions will be considered in the judge selection process for all
events. Currently for some events, judges from the ISCA Region
hosting the National Specialty have not been considered in the judge
selection process.
• LOOK FOR FULL February BOD minutes in the April Memo |
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2008 ISCA
National Specialty Photos &
Results
Order a 2008 National DVD! DVDs are $40,
VHS $35.
Order from:
ISCA Video,
Ken Davis
3372 Breezewood Ct.,
Ortonville, MI 48462
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Health Committee News:
New HOD Project
The Irish Setter Club of
America Health Committee is pleased to report a new
initiative in the search for a research study into the
causes of Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy (HOD) in our breed.
More information on the
current research page.
Make sure when getting
dogs blood tested by Optigen for PRA that you also
register for CERF registration by paying the extra fee.
If you do not do that, none of dogs tested by Optigen or
their offspring will be eligible to be registered with
ISGR. CERF does not give numbers to offspring..(.only
ISGR) so it is important if your aim is to get numbers
for the parents in ISGR and any offspring that you also
register for the CERF registration fee on the Optigen
registration form.
ISGR CHANGES
Beginning March 11, 2008, all
submissions to ISGR registration will now be taken by OFA.
OFA will now be doing all the administration work of ISGR
and will continue to register Irish Setters from blood
tested dogs that were tested by Optigen and their offspring.
That information will be put on the website handled by OFA.
If any forms in the meantime have been sent to Chris Miller,
Secretary of ISGR, or Sandy Novocin , blood tested
coordinator, those forms with the proper fees will be
forwarded to OFA. Refunds will be sent to the owners since
the new fee for registering any dog whether blood tested or
from genetically clear stock will now be $7.50.
The application will remain the same although all forms now
should be sent to the following address:
ISGR
c/o OFA
2300 E. Nifong Blvd.
Columbia, Missouri 65201
The U of Missouri is working in conjunction with a lab in Finland
which has just been awarded more than $1 million to study
epilepsy
through SNP mapping.
They are accepting new blood samples. Those who would like to
participate can do so by logging on to the U of Missouri epilepsy
network www.canine-epilepsy.net
. There is a link there to access an online seizure survey and a sample
submission form.
PURINA PARENT CLUB PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
raises funds for Irish Setters!
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Thinking about becoming a judge?
Or applying for Irish Setters as an additional breed? Contact the ISCA
Judge's Education Chair -
MRS.
LORRAINE W. BISSO, 405 Rosa Avenue, Metairie LA 70005
(504) 833-1780.
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