Lines from Linda: Candid Candidates...
BY LINDA AYERS TURNER KNORR continued
How disappointing that the candidates passed on this opportunity to have their information and views known prior to the Orlando Delegates’ meetings. As a for- mer candidate myself I was very dismayed that the other very formidable question- naires were not published until the the middle of Feb- ruary and even early March not giving the Delegates time to even present the informa- tion to the clubs they repre- sent. Since this year’s candi- dates felt it not necessary to present their views early, it would have been nice had they let me know before our publishing deadline. The contributions of each of these candidates have made our sport better for each one of us. We owe them a great deal of grati- tude for their service to our AKC Delegate body and the activities of our American Kennel Club. Early this month meno- rahs will be lighted, children will play with dreidels and many latkes will be enjoyed! HAPPY HANUKKAH! For my family Christ- mas is the most meaningful time of year. We celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Wise men still follow him! MERRY CHRISTMAS!
AKC BOARD CANDIDATE CLASS OF 2023 QUESTIONNAIRE
1. Please share your background in purebred dogs including breeding and events.
2. Please share your participation and leadership experience in dog organizations as well as your involvement as a Delegate (length of service committee membership, etc.)
3. Please share any leadership experience in other non-dog activities that will prepare you for AKC Board service.
4. Please share significant highlights of your professional career and how that will compliment your AKC Board Service.
5. AKC events compete for discretionary spending (time and money) of dog owners who have other recreational options. In this context, what should AKC sports do to attract new dog owners? 6. There are many canine related businesses that are profitable. Should AKC diversify its business activities in an attempt to earn a profit that can be used to subsidize its mission driven functions? Recent examples are the LINK Collar and the doggie day care business. 7. AKC activities are open to all dog owners yet the minority segments of the population appear to be underrepresented. Has this been a lost opportunity and if so, what can be done about it?
8. Based on your experience with clubs, what ideas have worked to grow membership and/or increase participation in club activities?
9. There are many dedicated dog owners who want their sports to thrive and grow. They have a wide variety of opinions regarding the best way forward. What can AKC do to tap into this knowledge and then reach a consensus across such a diverse audience?
10. What is your motivation for wishing to serve on the AKC Board of Directors and what difference do you hope to make?
“THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF EACH OF THESE CANDIDATES HAVE MADE OUR SPORT BETTER FOR EACH ONE OF US. WE OWE THEM A GREAT DEAL OF GRATITUDE FOR THEIR SERVICE TO OUR AKC DELEGATE BODY AND THE ACTIVITIES OF OUR AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB.”
72 • S how S ight M agazine , D ecember 2018
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