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names to see if anyone had information on any of these breeders. It was suggested that she post on Facebook to get more info/feedback.

Pedigree Research:

Sandy was asked to contact Cyndy about status and to see if she wants to continue working on this project.

Website:

Debby unveiled the new look & layout to the DCA Website that her and Emi Pedraza have worked to update, with assistance from Ken and Cheryl.

Special Committees:

DCA 2022

Denny had to replace an Earthdog judge and is hiring another to cover the newly approved Novice Earthdog class.

Debby announced that there will be a newly planned Education Fair at the DCA host hotel with the Ice Cream Social. “Breakfast with the Board” will be at the hotel on Wednesday morning. The new ‘Stud Dog Showcase’ has 30 profiles so far covering both sizes and all coats. Thursday’s Breeder’s Seminar is on Dachshund Genetics.

Debby presented changes to the 2022 National Specialty event entry fees with some increases and alignment. All changes were +$1$2, except tracking, which varies with the event. Increases were: Conformation 1st entry +$1, Sweeps +$1, Parade of Veterans -$7; Obedience 1st entry +$2, Additional entry +$1, Veteran +$1, Brace +$2, Brace Additional entry +$1; Agility 1st entry +$1; Field Trial +$2, Tracking +$20, Tracking Excellent +$15. (see separate chart)

MOTION: Adopt proposed entry fee changes for DCA National Events beginning with 2022 show.

MOTION PASSED.

MOTION: DCA will offer a Reserve Best Junior Award, regardless of total entry.

MOTION PASSED.

New Business:

DCA National Performance Judge Nominations

Cheryl brought up that there are very few Earthdog and Field Trial Judge nominations...there are several issues with low nominations, which may be attributed to not knowing event date/location, compensation, number of available judges, etc.

Sandy proposed that we update or change the Board’s previously posted position on discouraging Dachshund Racing events. Without

objection, the Board voted to rescind the policy on Dachshund Racing.

Dachshund Club of America Health & Welfare Trust

Denny reported a few updates for the DCA H&WT:

She has been checking the Canine Health Foundation & Morris Animal Foundation and there has not been any grants to give money to that are related to Dachshund issues.

Monies we get from Purina can be used for CHF donations OR Education. Monies in the H&WT can be spent on anything related to research, health or education.

Robert Schwalbe is now Treasurer.

Annual Newsletter insert from Purina Health Update on a dachshund health issue will be on Cushing’s Disease this year. Last year was on pes varus & angular limb deformities.

Next meeting date: Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at the Holiday Inn, in Eureka, MO. Meeting adjourned at 3:57 pm CT.

Dachshund Club of America, Inc. Nomination Slate for the 2022 Election of Officers and Directors

In accordance with DCA Bylaws ARTICLE V, Section 3 (A), the 2022 Nominating Committee (Janet Schwalbe, Chair; Kaye Atkinson, Anne Carson, Ken Hagmueller and Jan Oswald as committee members) has nominated the following slate of Officers and Directors.

Officers – 1 Year Term

President Cheryl Shultz, 3817 Seven Oaks Drive, Corona, CA 92881 First Vice President Carl Holder, 1130 Redoak Drive, Lumberton, TX 77657 Second Vice President Deneice Van Hook, 3 Deerwood Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208 Corresponding Secretary Debby Krieg, 26550 Yearsley Road, Raymond, OH 43067 Recording Secretary Kathleen Lockyer, 428 Salmon Road, Brighton, TN 38011 Treasurer Kenneth H. Levison, 8155 E. Galinda Drive, Tucson, AZ 85750

Board of Directors for the Class of 2025 – 3 Year Term

Sandy Arnold 3709 E. South Court, Bloomington, IN 47401 Constance Fisher 3820 Crums Church Road, Berryville, VA 22611 Monika Martin 30 Patent House Road, Charles Town, WV 25414 Mary Olich Nie 7050 Freedom Blvd., Aptos, CA 95003

Article V, Section 3 (B): Additional Nominations

Additional nominations of eligible members may be made by written petition addressed to the Corresponding Secretary and received at his or her regular address no later than October 1, 2022, signed by no fewer than ten (10) DCA members in good standing and accompanied by the written acceptance of each additional nominee signifying his or her willingness to be a candidate. The additional nominations, which are provided for herein, may be made only from among those members who have not accepted a nomination from the Nominating Committee.

Biographies for all DCA Positions

All candidates shall provide his/her biography, not to exceed 150 words (all words count). Each biography will be cut off at 150 words if it exceeds the limit. In a Standing Rule passed on May 19, 2011, all candidates, both nominated and those applying by written petition, must state all current dog clubs/dog organizations to which he/she belongs, and all offices held in such clubs/organizations. The words required to list such memberships and offices held will not be a part of the 150-word biography limitation. All biographies will be printed on the official election ballot. Please contact the Corresponding Secretary if you have any questions.