Dog Show Superintendents Association Holds Annual Meeting

The Dog Show Superintendent’s Association (DSSA) annual meeting was held December 2, 2015 in New Orleans, LA. The following members were present: President Bob Christiansen (MB-F Dog Shows); Secretary-Treasurer, Becky Sumner, Jane Anderson (BaRay Event Services); Ken Sleeper, Tyler Brudi (Roy Jones Dog Shows); Tim James, Terry James (Onofrio Dog Shows); John Bradshaw (Bradshaw Dog Shows); Ed Smizer (Rau Dog Shows); Glenn Lycan represented the American Kennel Club.

Glenn Lycan presented updates on current metrics for AKC dog and litter registrations with documentation from the 1930′s to the present, trends in the number of unique breeders, current goals to retain and attract breeders, marketing efforts, health testing incentives, initiatives to clubs for “My Dog Can Do That” programs, the Canine College for judges’ education, 4-6 Puppy Events, Special Attraction Group competitions, new policies to simplify Sweepstakes, and Enhancements to the Online Competition Management system. Operational issues and suggested improvements with the AKC Events Department were discussed along with current changes in policy to make shows more efficient.

In the seperate 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 2016: President, Bob Christiansen (MB-F), Secretary/Treasurer, Becky Sumner (BaRay Event Services), and Tim James (Onofrio Dog Shows) was elected for a new three-year term to the Executive Committee expiring in 2018.

Formed in 2002, the Dog Show Superintendents Association represents professional AKC licensed superintendents in all important matters impacting superintendents 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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