Education Committee-www.gsdca.org - Chairperson Helen Gleason The JUDGES EDUCATION SEMINAR will be held in conjunction with the GSDCA National Specialty Show in Springfield Ohio on October 15, 2009 beginning at 1:00 PMThe seminar cost of $45 includes lunch, a catalog, and reserved seats for the National Specialty Show Presenters: Mr. Dave Rinke 4 decades in the breed breeding, owning, handling and judging. Judged 3 Canadian Nationals and 5 US Nationals. Instrumental in educating potential breeders/judges about the GSD Standard. Mr. Jim York Temperament Committee Chairperson Ms Helen Gleason Judged the US Nationals 4 times/ Canadian National 1 time. Breeder/Judge/ Active participant in all Performance activities. Instrumental in the education of all members in the importance of mental and physical development and correct structure needed to perform the functions for which the German Shepherd Dog was bred. Diane Mehra is co-chairman of the event. Diane can be reached at 651-439-0215 (fax 651-439-8636) or email Diane at
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. Who should attend?Anyone considering judging the German Shepherd Dog (futurity requirement) Although the seminar is limited to 40 participants for certification, there will be open seating for up to 50 other GSDCA members who do not want the certification but would like to learn more about the German Shepherd Dog. Bring your membership cards for admission please. There will also be an EDUCATION PROGRAM with free admission to all GSDCA members as verified by presenting their membership cards (members will have priority).Wednesday, October 14 2009-Holiday Inn Springfield, Ohio at 7:30 PM Presenter:Dr. Robert Hutchison-renowned reproduction veterinarian Dr. Hutchison is a graduate of Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Director of the Center of Canine and Feline Reproduction and Infertility, a Certified 17 Veterinarian practice located in N. Ridgeville, Ohio. Please email
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if you have particular topics that you would like to have discussed. EDUCATIONAL ARTICLESThank you to Tedi Ginsburg, Helen Franklin, and Ileana Nogueras for submitting excellent articles which will be published in the AKC gazette during the following months. GSDCA JUDGES AND SPEAKERS LISTTish Walker-another thank you to this great lady for all of her work for the club this year. Busy as she has been, she took the time to update the excel spreadsheet which is available on the http://www.gsdca.org/ website under Education. Should any club be looking for a judge, speaker or mentor this is the place to look. All judges listed are current members of the GSDCA. Respectfully submitted, Helen Gleason |