tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-252655140818743030.post6857258616259613314..comments2023-12-26T18:15:16.061-06:00Comments on DOG SHOW POOP: AKC HEARD YOUR INPUT! THE JUDGING FEE HAS BEEN RESCINDED!Billy Wheelerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10638169474272913281noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-252655140818743030.post-36985921762646201712010-05-22T13:31:06.595-05:002010-05-22T13:31:06.595-05:00Most judges judge just for the money and status. ...Most judges judge just for the money and status. It is a source of income. Most hide behind the ...."I care about the breed" BS. They are always judging for their next assignment. Why would an elderly judge travel each weekend on a plane to far off places and not be doing it for a living. I think they should donate an amount from each dog they judge back to AKC. JMHOAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-252655140818743030.post-61726778483950279282010-05-19T17:19:33.508-05:002010-05-19T17:19:33.508-05:00It does seem interesting for AKC to have a fee ass...It does seem interesting for AKC to have a fee associated with being a judge. However, I did some research on the internet from other organizations who have annual fees (as well as annual test/exam fees) associated with their officials and judges - the point is it's NOT uncommon.<br /><br />For example:<br /><br />*Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Organization<br />*Orange County Football Officials Association<br />*USA Track & Field<br />*Arizona Interscholastic Association<br />*American Goat Society<br />*Palomino House Association<br />*National Association of Women's Gymnastics<br /><br /><br />AND.....<br />*Cat Fanciers Association<br /><br />So it sounds like all of these other organizations have had to look for other means of revenue as well - we're not the only ones...<br /><br />My Google searches were:<br />"judges fees/dues"<br />"officials fee/dues"<br /><br />if anyone cares to cross reference my searches.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-252655140818743030.post-47252876903459132072010-05-19T15:36:53.192-05:002010-05-19T15:36:53.192-05:00Agreed, the AKC high acrchy has finally lisnted to...Agreed, the AKC high acrchy has finally lisnted to the little people who support this sport week and week out. Now one question I have to the fancy is this. If we are hurting for money how come we still spend millions of dollars to keep our offices in NYC? We from what I have been told have a beautiful half empty building in Raleigh, NC. The higher archy of AKC needs to realize that we as exhibtors support them and this wonderful sport. Listen to us!<br /><br /> I can only imagine that most in the sport would rather see our offices moved to cut back on spending than lose this sport once in for all. Just look north to the Candian Kennel Club as a good wake up call. They are about to go under and lose there Kennel Club for good. <br /><br />A concerned enthusiastsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-252655140818743030.post-49009722544204812852010-05-19T15:13:49.813-05:002010-05-19T15:13:49.813-05:00I honestly think AKC is overlooking their nonprofi...I honestly think AKC is overlooking their nonprofit organization status and working the company as a big business when they are so concerned about where they can increase revenue, yet the heads of AKC are lining their pockets with exorbiant pay checks. The CEO's of most nonprofit organizations make an annual salary in the ballpark of $200,000 to $250,000, yet how can our akc head make over $650,000 a year plus other side incomes?!? Instead of working on creating more money with judging fees and creating Grand Championship awards in the hopes of increasing entries, why don't we start with the ones on top and work our way down? Their paychecks are ridiculous and while they want to charge judges, they have done nothing but line their own pockets. The organization is being operated like a corrupt big business, and somehow, someone needs to step up and answer for such questionable operations. Where does one turn to for investigations of misappropriation of funds in nonprofit organizations??<br />Sincerely,<br />A worried dog enthusiastAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-252655140818743030.post-35085359552283432162010-05-19T10:39:55.838-05:002010-05-19T10:39:55.838-05:00The victory here is that public opinion has influe...The victory here is that public opinion has influenced the process. I have every confidence that any decision on this matter will include input from all the stakeholders.Billy Wheelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10638169474272913281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-252655140818743030.post-19723284647786830262010-05-19T09:19:30.775-05:002010-05-19T09:19:30.775-05:00In various places I am seeing this same comment th...In various places I am seeing this same comment that the war has been won and that the AKC has rescinded this idea.<br /><br />Well THIS particular idea has been rescinded, BUT the concept of a judges' fee is STILL there.<br /><br />Keep in mind that letters such as this get reviewed by the AKC's legal department.<br /><br />Point #1. Last sentence.<br /><br />If someone can tell me how they interpret this to mean anything but the idea is still going through, I'd love to hear your logic.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-252655140818743030.post-90543782573373570062010-05-19T08:58:12.214-05:002010-05-19T08:58:12.214-05:00Don't forget JUDGES work for you!!!!!!!!! I d...Don't forget JUDGES work for you!!!!!!!!! I don't know of any other employer who charges their employees to work for them. I think it works the other way around!!!!!!!!!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-252655140818743030.post-21803054561992828672010-05-19T04:45:27.779-05:002010-05-19T04:45:27.779-05:00Agreed, doesn't sound much like a club but mor...Agreed, doesn't sound much like a club but more like big business. They already charge $25 application fee for judges & HOW MUCH for each breed they are applying to judge--$25?? They are concerned that registrations are down, which will affect the budget. Kudos to responsible breeders for not having puppies in an economy that won't support it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-252655140818743030.post-86641647715319520222010-05-18T22:02:38.935-05:002010-05-18T22:02:38.935-05:00AGREED, EVERY OTHER MAJOR CEO'S ARE TAKING PAY...AGREED, EVERY OTHER MAJOR CEO'S ARE TAKING PAY CUTS. WHY NOT OURS.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-252655140818743030.post-85218605108304458882010-05-18T20:53:29.593-05:002010-05-18T20:53:29.593-05:00Maybe a pay cut would be in order!Maybe a pay cut would be in order!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-252655140818743030.post-24849903571133507652010-05-18T16:21:05.069-05:002010-05-18T16:21:05.069-05:00So, even though they are rescinding the current pr...So, even though they are rescinding the current proposed Judge Fees, they are still going to come up with a plan to charge them SOMETHING. Not much of a victory...just a delay of the inevitable?Cyndi Skinnerhttp://www.rumples.netnoreply@blogger.com