Dog Show Superintendents Association Holds Annual Meeting

The Dog Show Superintendent’s Association (DSSA) annual meeting was held December 5, 2016 in Key West, FL. The following members were present: President Bob Christiansen, Dorie Crowe (MB-F Dog Shows); Secretary-Treasurer, Becky Sumner, Sheila Raymond (BaRay Event Services); Tyler Brudi (Roy Jones Dog Shows); Tim James, (Onofrio Dog Shows), and Ed Smizer (Rau Dog Shows). Glenn Lycan represented the American Kennel Club.

Glenn Lycan presented updates on current statistics for AKC dog and litter registations indicating increases last year with projected increases in the year ahead. An update on the new AKC Canine College was presented along with goals to educate, retain and attract breeders. Plans for a new Club Outreach Department were explained along with enhanced efforts to connect new dog owners with clubs in their geographic area.

Group and Special Attraction scheduling challenges were discussed and insight from superintendents with the parameters and basic arithmentic of the number of rings, dogs, and judges was shared. Superintendents suggested enhancements to the recently redesigned Online Competition Management system with joint online sessions planned in the near future to explore and understand system constraints and expansions.

In the separate DSSA meeting there was discussion on the future of the sport and new initiatives where the DSSA could make positive contributions for new exhibitors. The following officers were elected for 2017: President, Bob Christianen (MB-F), Secretary/Treasurer, Becky Sumner (BaRay Event Services), and Tyler Brudi (Roy Jones Dog Shows) was elected for a new three-year term to the Executive Committee seat expiring in 2019.

Formed in 2002, the Dog Show Superintendents Association represents professional AKC licensed superintendents in all important matters impacting superintenden ts and the Dog Fancy. The DSSA is a group of Professional Superintendents that represents well over 100 years of experience in providing support services to the AKC, show giving clubs and dog show exhibitors.

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