NADOI News Business Edition

Volume 52, Issue 1 January 2020

Proposed Changes to the NADOI Bylaws

President Clare Reece-Glore has asked that all members take a look at these proposed changes and give input back to the Board of Directors. Your thoughts can be emailed to: [email protected]

Change fiscal year from March 1 - end of February to a calendar year (January 1 - De- cember 31). Corresponding change to all dates throughout the bylaws to move up by two months.

Replace he with he/she, him with him/her, his with his/her throughout to create gender neutral document.

Group all membership classes into Article 1 Section 4 and delete existing section 6; mi- nor changes to wording of retired members and life membership.

Renumber existing Article 1 Section 7 to Article 1 Section 6.

Insert Article 3 Section C to authorize association electronic meetings. Place after Sec- tion B and renumber existing Sections C - F to Sections D - G.

Article 4 Directors and Officers Break Article 4 Section 2 into separate sections for President and Vice President and renumber subsequent sections.

Add Corresponding Secretary to Board OD.

Renumber Recording Secretary to Section 4.

Add new section 5 for Corresponding Secretary term and duties.

Renumber existing sections for Treasurer and Members at Large to sections 6 and 7.

Delete all of Article 5. With the smaller board size, the Executive Committee has be- come irrelevant.

2020 Annual Membership Meeting

The 2020 Annual Membership Meeting will be held at the Hyatt Rosemont, Rosemont, IL on Friday, May 8, 2020 at 4 PM.

From the bylaws:

Each member certified by the Association who is in good standing shall be eligi- ble to cast one vote on all issues brought to a vote. All issues brought to vote shall be decided by a majority vote unless a different vote is required by Rob- ert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised or these Bylaws. Proxy voting shall not be allowed at any meetings of the Association.

Any member in good standing may submit a motion(s) for action at the annual meeting, provided such motion(s) is presented to and received by the Recording Secretary for presentation to the Board of Directors at least sixty (60) days or two (2) months prior to the date of the annual meeting, with reasons for present- ing such motion(s). Any motion(s) thus presented must be published in the call for the meeting.

Any member motions must be received by the Recording Secretary no later than March 8, 2020.

Elections Results 2020 Board of Directors

As per the NADOI bylaws,

When there is only one candidate for each office throughout the entire ballot, the Election Committee shall not be required to mail the ballots to the member- ship but shall certify to the President that fact and the President shall declare all candidates duly elected.

The slate of officers on the ballet for the 2020 Board of Directors was unopposed. Therefore, the following candidates have been elected:

Vice President: Sarah White Recording Secretary: Beth Mills Member at Large (2020): Janice Dearth

Thanks so much to Barbara Lewis and Margery West, Election Committee, for their dedicated and effective service to NADOI.

Submitted by Clare Reece-Glore, President

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2020 NADOI Annual Gathering May 7-9, 2020 Chicago, IL

Thursday, May 7 Morning: Dr Jean Dodds webinar “Effects of Thyroid Function and Diet on Pet Behavior” Afternoon: Topics TBD, personal safety speaker pending

Friday, May 8 Morning: Chad Mackin “Process Learning versus Concept Learning” Afternoon: Roundtable Topics TBD Afternoon: Annual Meeting Evening :Annual Banquet

Saturday, May 9 Marc Goldberg Positive Ecollar (lunch provided)

Pricing 3 day: member $130/non-member $265 1 day: member $50/non-member $95 Annual banquet: $35

Host Hotel and Event Location Hyatt Rosemont 6350 N. River Road Rosemont, IL 60018 www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/illinois/hyatt-rosemont/rosem

Phone (847) 518-1234 Block price of $129/night until 4/06/2020

Online registration for the Gathering events coming shortly. Watch your email.

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Treasurer’s Report 12/01/2019—12/31/2019

Account Balances - As of 12/31/2019 Bank Accounts Business Premium Money Market XX6271 65,195.62 Non-Profit Checking XX7603 1,173.60 PayPal Account [email protected] 120.63 TOTAL Bank Accounts 66,489.85

Credit Card Accounts PNC Visa 7985 -100.00

Investment Accounts Wells Fargo Advisors 78,704.00

OVERALL TOTAL 145,093.85

Income/Expense Summary

INFLOWS Gross Income Gross Income: Application Fees Gross Income: Application Fees: Part 1 37.00 TOTAL Gross Income: Application Fees 37.00 Gross Income: Other Income Gross Income: Other Income: Interest Income 10.29 TOTAL Gross Income: Other Income 10.29 TOTAL Gross Income 47.29 Webform Testing 35.63 TOTAL INFLOWS 82.92

OUTFLOWS Administrative Expenses Administrative Expenses: PayPal Fees 1.37 TOTAL Administrative Expenses 1.37 TOTAL OUTFLOWS 1.37

OVERALL TOTAL 81.55

Wells Fargo investment account value increased $1206.74. Bills to be paid in January include Incorp (Registered Agent) $99, CNA Surety Bond $187.00.

Anita Crafton, Treasurer

ATTENTION The treasurer has requested that all requests for reimbursement of 2019 expenses be submitted no later than March 31, 2020. Reimbursement form

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Membership Committee Report Applications for MEMBERSHIP and ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

Additional Certification Provisional Applicant Roxanne Lee #1115 Melanie McGuffin Novice Centennial, CO 80015

Certified Applicants Stacee Brown Mona Glitter Hope Stewart Columbia, TN 38401 Hurdle Mills, NC 27541 Bruceton Mills, WV 26525

Jeremy Chamberlain Gretchen Smith Marsha Tonkinson Waynesville, MO 65583 Mount Vernon, OH 43050 Golden Valley, AZ 86413

The Membership Committee wants to hear from you if you know these applicants. We take your comments VERY seriously, and personal knowledge of an applicant can be the differ- ence between an acceptance and a rejection. Send your comments within 30 days to:

[email protected]

Or by snail mail to the administrator: Linda Lundgren Membership Administrator 17918 Emrose Lane Cypress, TX 77429

Recording Secretary Report

Highlights from the January 2020 Board of Directors Meeting

Corrections/Additions to December 2019 minutes  Sarah moved the word “diversity” be added to the Mission Statement. Motion second- ed by Susan and unanimously approved.  The motion made by Susan and seconded by Anita was to add the paragraph as ap- pears in the minutes to the Code of Ethics.

Motions  Anita moved the board ratify the Position Statement on equipment and methods as published on NADOI web site. Margery seconded and unanimously carried.

The updated Mission Statement, Code of Ethics and Position Statement on Training Equipment and Methods are included in this issue of the NADOI News.

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NADOI Code of Ethics

Preamble The National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors, Inc. was founded to elevate the standards of dog obedience instructing. Mutually to aid both dog and human in the solution of the many problems of the profession and to designate certain members as having attained certain skills and knowledge. Acknowledging these facts, the members are pledged to main- tain a high level of trust and integrity in the practice of their skill.

This Code of Ethics should not be recognized in passive observance, but as a set of dynamic principles guiding the members’ conduct and way of life in obedience instructing. It is the in- structor’s duty to practice this profession according to this Code of Ethics.

As a member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF DOG OBEDIENCE INSTRUCTORS, INC.,

I shall remember that to my community and all with whom I come in contact in dog obedience work, I typify dog obedience. It is my duty to keep the ideal high.

I will always strive to better the understanding of dog obedience, proving it a work and profes- sion worthy of respect and admiration. Always will I advocate training by such methods that will serve the best interests of the dog and the owner.

I will support NADOI’s position that the humaneness of equipment and training methods is dependent upon the skill and knowledge of individual trainers. I recognize that NADOI does not support guidelines or standards which seek to limit or prohibit the use of specific equip- ment or training methods.

I will work towards improved methods of instruction for all breeds of dogs. At all times in my association with people and in my work with dogs will I conduct myself in a professional man- ner. I will never conduct myself in such a manner that will bring discredit to this Association or to the profession.

I will work to train persons as competent instructors for dog obedience training and toward this end will always freely exchange ideas, methods, and techniques in connection with dog obedience instruction.

I will not publicly criticize other instructors or their training methods. This includes expressly or implicitly criticizing other trainers in my advertising or promotional material.

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NADOI Mission Statement

To certify dog obedience instructors of the highest caliber, to provide continuing education and learning resources to those instructors, and to continue to promote humane, diverse and effective training methods and competent instruction.

NADOI Position Statement Training Equipment and Methods

The National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors, Inc. (NADOI) was founded in 1965 to elevate the standards of the dog instructing profession, to aid both dog and human in the so- lution of the many problems associated with dog ownership, and to endorse competent in- structors as having attained the skills and knowledge necessary to serve those ends.

Because both dog training and dog obedience instructing are an art as much as science, the skilled instructor must be able to make judgments and adjustments based on the needs of each individual student/dog team. To constrain the instructor by forbidding the use of specific tools and techniques because they might be misused by a minority is to make his or her job that much more difficult, and may cause delay or even failure in training the dog. For this rea- son, NADOI endorses neither equipment nor training methods and does not support any guidelines or standards which limit or prohibit the use of specific equipment or training meth- ods.

NADOI is strongly opposed to cruel or unnecessarily harsh training methods. It is, however, the position of NADOI that the humaneness of equipment and training methods is dependent upon the skill and knowledge of individual trainers and that limitation or restriction regarding the use of certain equipment or training methods is detrimental to the purpose of and goal of NADOI.

Approved by the Board of Directors, November 2002. Updated December 2019

- 7 - RETURN TO: Membership Renewal Form 2020 NADOI Treasurer st Dues payable on or before MARCH 1 3857 N 3700 E Hansen ID 83334-5039

You will also receive a personalized copy of this dues notice in the mail. You may prefer to wait for that before completing and returning your renewal. Or renew and pay your dues online: https://nadoi.org/membership-renewal/

☐☐☐ Individual $70 ($73 if paying online) – First family ☐☐☐ Retired $35 ($37 if paying online) - Members may select member. RETIRED status if they are no longer teaching. If you ☐☐☐ Family $35 ($37 if paying online) – Each additional are retired from teaching, are you willing to consult with family member who is a NADOI member living in the other instructors? ☐Yes ☐No same household. If you are an Honorary Life Member, check here ☐☐☐ and complete form for information update only. Applications for a dues waiver for financial hardship can be submitted to [email protected] (Supported by the Warren L. Shivers Memorial Fund)

Please complete this form, save, and e-mail to [email protected] Pay online: https://nadoi.org.membership-renewal (Convenience fee automatically added to online payments)

DIRECTORY INFORMATION (Info for the Public Listings - Find an Instructor, Find a Consultant) DATA CURRENTLY ON FILE LIST CHANGES / ADDITIONS IN THIS COLUMN Name:

NADOI #

Mailing Address 1:

Address 2:

City/State/Postal Code:

Country:

Email:

Phone:

Home Phone:

Cell Phone: BUSINESS ADDRESS FIELDS ARE VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. Recommended: List this information ONLY IF your business address is separate from your home address. Business Address 1:

Business Address 2:

City /State /Postal Code:

Country:

Business Email:

Business Phone:

Business FAX:

(Please complete both sides) Hobbies & Interests:

Profession:

Courses offered: ☐Group Classes ☐Manners Classes ☐Private Lessons ☐Agility Classes ☐Competition Obedience ☐Tracking ☐Conformation Classes ☐Retired from Teaching ☐Consultant (Certified members only) Experience venues: ☐ agility ☐ dog yoga ☐ nose work/scentwork ☐ therapy dog ☐ barn hunt ☐ earthdog ☐ obedience competition ☐ tracking ☐ bomb detection ☐ emotional support dog ☐ parkour ☐ tricks ☐ cancer detection ☐ flyball/scent hurdles ☐ pet training ☐ TV/movie work ☐ carting ☐ freestyle/dancing with dogs ☐ puppy social/KPT ☐ water trials ☐ conformation ☐ herding ☐ rally ☐ weight pulling ☐ disc dog ☐ hunt test/field trial ☐ schutzhund/ring sport/etc ☐ Other ☐ dock diving ☐ LGRA straight line racing ☐ search and rescue ☐ Dog Scouts/4-H ☐ lure coursing/Coursing Ability Test ☐ service dog Breed Experience: All-Breed familiarity is assumed for any NADOI member. We want to know the breeds you have lived with and/or worked with extensively.

Dog Business (or Club) Name:

Website:

Year you began training dogs:

Year you began teaching Group Classes:

Year you began teaching Private Lessons:

How can you help NADOI? ☐ Serve on Board of Directors ☐ Help with newsletter or other publications ☐ Help with social media ☐ Help with the Gathering ☐ Serve on a committee ☐ Help with website ☐ Other ______

OPT OUT - NADOI occasionally receives requests for mailing lists from other agencies. A mailing list is provided only when it seems clear that such mailings might benefit our members. CHECK THIS BOX ☐☐☐ IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO HAVE YOUR CONTACT INFO SHARED WITH THIRD-PARTY VENDORS.

I agree to uphold NADOI's position, as stated in our Code of Ethics, of tolerance with regards to diverse training methods and/or tools. This includes refraining from publicly criticizing NADOI or any instructors who choose to use methods and/or equipment that are different from my own preferences.

Date Signature Continuing Education Unit Report For 2020 Name Member #

A minimum of 36 CEUs in a 3 year period must be reported in order to maintain Continuing Education Current (CEC) status. See table on the back of this form for categories and values.

List below any Continuing Education Unit credits in the years of 2017, 2018 and 2019.

Title: Presenter/Author Web link Date # of Credits (if applicable) (if applicable) Requested

Miscellaneous: If you have an unusual or non-standard educational experience, please describe it in detail here so appropriate credit may be determined:

This form is on-line at https://nadoi.org/members-only/ and may be downloaded, completed, saved and returned by e- mail attachment to Vikki Youngmeyer at [email protected]. PLEASE NOTE: This is the preferred method of submitting this form.

Alternatively, please mail the completed form to: Vikki Youngmeyer 7910 Picador Drive Houston, Texas 77083

LGL – 01/2020 Individual members must retain their documentation. If there is a question, we will request documentation.

Type Info Requirements Community Service Must be dog related Submit name of organization Examples: Training dogs at 8 hrs service = 2 CEU shelters, community outreach/education programs NON-COMPENSATED NADOI Membership Evaluation Assigned by Membership Committee 2CEU for each application Workshops, seminars, Must be related to training, Submit pertinent info – title, conferences, webinars, DVDs instructing, canine behavior, or presenter, location and date business practices 1 CEU per hour of instruction Reading books and magazines Must be related to training, Submit title and author instructing, canine behavior, or 1CEU per 100 pages business practices

College courses Can be related to Submit pertinent info – title, psychology/behavioral science, presenter, location and date 1 CEU per classroom hour animal behavior, learning theory Teaching/presenting Must be related to training, CEUs will be given only once for Workshops, seminars, webinars instructing, canine behavior, or a particular seminar. A seminar business practices on a different topic will be 2 CEU per hour eligible for more CEUs Writing and submitting work for Book: 10-15 CEUs Submit title and where published publication Original research articles: 6 CEUs General publication articles: 4 CEUs Titles earned with dog For the following activities: For the following activities: Agility, Carting, Freestyle, Barnhunt, Earthdog, Flyball, Limit 8 CEU per year Herding, Hunt tests, Obedience, Nosework, Rally Parkour, Mondioring, Listed are AKC levels, apply the Schutzhund / IPO, Tracking Novice = 1 CEU equivalent for other venues Advanced = 2 CEU Novice = 2 CEU Excellent = 4 CEU Open = 4 CEU Masters (UKC Nswrk) = 6 CEU Utility/Excellent = 8 CEU Elite (UKC Nswrk) = 8 CEU

Attendance at NADOI Member must attend all Annual meeting presentations and the General Meeting 18 CEUs Miscellaneous Considered on a case-by-case basis Internet courses (Multi-lesson Estimate time spent in the Credit can be given for training courses held entirely on-line) didactic portion (written and your dog with this material, up to videos) of the course 2 times what you claimed for the didactic portion NADOI News Kelly Conn, Editor 10 Grove Street Troy, NY 12180

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