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DUTIES OF THE MANAGING EDITOR"THE AMERICAN BRITTANY" MAGAZINE (2012)(Per By-Laws adopted December 2, 1975, Art 6, Sec 7): The Board of Directors shall have the power to select the person to actas Managing Editor of "The American Brittany", the Club publication, set any salary and authorize the necessary expenses. TheManaging Editor shall serve at the pleasure of the Board of Directors under direction of the Magazine Committee for the bestinterest of The American Brittany Club. (2012)In the absence of a Managing Editor, the Magazine Committee, as defined above, along with the Publisher shall be responsiblefor the following duties of the Managing Editor. (2012)1. The Managing Editor of the magazine must be a person with Brittany experience with a background of both field andshow, and should be very experienced with years of participation in Brittany affairs, hopefully on the National Level as well asthe local level. The person should have personal relationship skills with the ability to maintain harmonious relations with thepublishing Editor, the magazine Committee, the Board of Directors, and the ABC membership in general. Preferable:Knowledge of editing and printing requirements, knowledge of Board Policy, knowledge of various "The American Brittany"editors and their work, and a willingness to work for the Board of Directors under the direction of the Magazine Committee.2. The Managing Editor of "The American Brittany" magazine solicits, selects, and edits material and advertising for themagazine, causing same to be printed, addressed, and mailed by the Publishing Editor to the duly paid, Life, HOF members ofABC and complimentary copies to sponsors, AKC and contributing editors. (2012)3. The Managing Editor should see that the official communications of the ABC are published when sent by dulyauthorized personnel. The format chosen by the Managing Editor shall be attractive and desirable to the further promotion ofthe Breed.4. The Managing Editor shall abide by the policies set forth by the Board and shall present any radical change frompolicy to the Magazine Committee and Board before acting. The Managing Editor shall be responsible for adhering to allpolicies concerning the magazine as given in the Policy Book.5. The Managing Editor has license to accept or reject submitted articles and advertising as deemed necessary to maintainthe high standard of "The American Brittany." Should conflicting opinions arise between the contributor, advertiser and theManaging Editor and impasse is reached, the Magazine Committee should be consulted and thus accept full responsibility formaking decisions about the situation. Special concern should be given to statements made in articles and/or advertising whichmay be misleading to new readers.6. The Managing Editor shall strive to meet the varied interests of all aspects of the Club membership in choosingmaterial for the magazine. However, the Managing Editor shall not allow the expressing of personal opinions on Club mattersor on personalities including those of the Contributing Editors.7. The Managing Editor shall make sure the Qualifications for all National Championships are published in the nextpossible magazine AFTER they have been approved by the AKC. (2012)8. The Managing Editor shall make particular effort to showcase all National events in the magazine. The NationalChampionships especially shall be given prime location and considerable space as well as a variety of pictures.9. The Managing Editor shall make sure the names and records of the dog(s) and/or bitch(es) that have been nominatedfor the Hall of Fame as provided by the Chairman of the ABC Hall of Fame Committee are published each year with theCommittee Reports and Agenda Items. (2009)10. The Managing Editor shall control the material and format of the magazine, subject to the approval of the MagazineCommittee. The Managing Editor reserves the right to edit all copy. The Managing Editor is not responsible for, nor necessarilyagrees with the opinions expressed in the magazine.62
11. The Managing Editor shall submit a report of activities and recommendations to the Agenda Chairman inadvance of the Annual Board Meeting. This must be done far enough in advance so the Agenda Chairman can havethe agenda in the hands of the Directors six (6) weeks prior to the Annual Board Meeting. (1992)12. The Managing Editor shall make sure any advertisement that involves a dog service (Stud Dog or BroodBitch) requires hip certification (OFA number or PennHIP DI) for the listed dog(s). Any advertisement thatinvolves a dog for sale (Litter Announcement, Dog for Sale or Stake Out) requires a hip certification (OFA numberor status) for the listed dog(s). Litter announcements must include hip certification for both parents. Any dogadvertised, under the age of two years, must include hip certification of both parents. If the hip certification listedabove is not available at time of publication, then the advertisement will not be published. (2012)Status is defined as: “OFA Passed” (Excellent, Good, Fair), “OFA Failed” (Borderline, Mild, Moderate, Severe),“PennHIP DI (Distraction Index numbers)”, or “Hips Not Certified” for dogs under 2-years of age. (2012)The ABC disclaims any responsibility as for the truthfulness of claims and guarantees made by the advertisers.(2012)13. The Managing Editor shall not accept any ads from clubs or individuals that seek to promote and influencethe membership and the Board of Directors' thinking on issues that will come before the Board. Any ads promotingcandidates for the Board, for officers, for grounds or for the Hall of Fame must be refused.14. The Managing Editor shall allow only National statistics to be published free. Regional statistics shall notbe printed free. The charge for regional statistics shall be that of advertising - the size of which the contributorshould specify and pay for.15. The Managing Editor is responsible for making sure that the In Memoriam column is limited to dogs withtitles or of National importance. People whose passing should be noted by the National Club shall also be featured.The Managing Editor shall see that write-ups for people or dogs are limited to 1/2 page each. The Managing Editorshall be responsible for and shall adhere to other space limitations listed in the Magazine Policy pages. (See pageson magazine policy) (2012)16. The Managing Editor is responsible for the fiscal health and cost control/effectiveness of the magazine (i.e.Limit the space of official club advertising allowed, etc.)17. The Managing Editor is responsible for the content and accuracy of the magazine and to make sure that themagazine meets the purpose of the ABC, as well as maintaining the high quality of the magazine.18. The Managing Editor shall receive from the Executive Secretary copies of all results and write-ups as soonas they are received from the clubs in order that the reports may be published. (2005) Results and write-ups to bepublished in the following months magazine, but not later than the second month’s issue. (2012)19. The Managing Editor shall publish the results of all votes of the Board of Directors in the magazine listingthe vote of each Board Member. (2005) (2012)20. The Managing Editor shall work with the regional club hosts of ABC events as well as the Chairpersons ofthe National ABC events to receive photos of the winners as well as the write-up for publication in the “AmericanBrittany Magazine”. (2006)63
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AMERICANBRITTANY CLUBPOLICYNOTEBOOK
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REVISED EDITION 2013Originally Publ
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Section 6 ClassicsDuties of Classic
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THE AMERICAN BRITTANY CLUB, INC.MIS
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AMERICAN BRITTANY CLUB, INC CONSTIT
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LIFE MEMBERSDr Chester Keough 1942
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Neck, Top-line and BodyNeck: Medium
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HEALTH ASPECTS AND GENETIC DEFECTS
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DELEGATE TO THE ASSOCIATION OF AKC
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AMERICAN BRITTANY RESCUEThe informa
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REQUEST FOR PARENT APPROVALAMERICAN
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FINANCE COMMITTEEIn 2012 the Board
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