2018 May June

QUESTIONS 6
2018 ASCA Election Inquiry Candidate Responses
Judy Boone
My answers are pretty much the same as last year. : )
1. Why would you consider yourself an asset to the ASCA Board
of Directors?
I would consider myself an asset to the ASCA Board of
Directors because I would bring a fresh perspective. I have
also worked closely with the Business Office and understand
some of the challenges they face in supporting the programs
and registry. I have participated in almost all the programs
ASCA has to offer, giving me a very broad perspective of our
programs.
2. What do you hope to achieve in your term on the Board?
My goals for my term on the Board are to promote ASCA
programs and expand their appeal to competitors new to that
program – basically getting people to try and remain ASCA
competitors. A healthy competitor base translates to increased
revenue, allowing ASCA to better serve its members. As an
agility judge, competitor and agility committee member, I hope
to help the other directors more fully understand the agility
program. As a Rally, Conformation and Stock participant, I
hope to bring a competitor’s view to the BOD.
3. ASCA is a 501(c)-7 not-for-profit business classified as a
social club. What qualities, abilities, and experiences do
you possess that will aid in running ASCA and potentially
improve it?
I have been a business owner and have dealt with employees
and all that goes with them – taxes, benefits, etc. I have also
worked for large corporations in the medical field; working
within the system in smaller groups to accomplish goals.
Working with this diverse background will allow me to offer
different perspectives to help solve issues and problems within
ASCA.
4. Briefly outline the direction you would like to see ASCA take.
I would like to see ASCA honor its working dog heritage while
embracing the modern diversity of our breed.
5. Briefly outline applicable leadership experience (including
committee work) you may have with ASCA at the national
level.
I have served on the Agility committee for the last 7 years
and have been the Chair for the last 4 years. As an ASCA
Supervising Agility judge and Course Reviewer for 10 years,
I have helped judges hone their skills to make them better
judges.
6. Briefly outline applicable leadership experience (offices and
positions) you have held in ASCA affiliate clubs.
In affiliate clubs, I have served in all positions – President, Vice
President, Secretary, Treasurer, Board of Director, Affiliate Rep
and Show Coordinator in 5 different affiliates in California,
Utah, Arizona and Ohio. I am currently a member of Prescott
ASC in Arizona and Buckeye ASC in Ohio.
Susan Byrne
1. Why would you consider yourself an asset to the ASCA Board
of Directors?
I believe I would be an asset to the ASCA Board because I
bring a unique perspective being a recently retired ASCA office
employee as well as a competitor in every ASCA program
except the Tracking program. In a relatively short period of
time, I have accomplished titles in all programs I compete with
my dogs including SVCH (#59), VCH (#64), WTCH, ATCH
(multiples on 2 dogs) all elite Agility titles on a third dog,
Altered Champions (3), RE (2) and CD. Being a competitor
in these areas, I am interacting with other competitors and
members voicing their concerns. Being an ASCA employee
for 4 1⁄2 years with the primary responsibility of answering
incoming phone calls, I have first-hand knowledge of what the
day to day interaction with our members brings.
2. What do you hope to achieve in your term on the Board?
If elected, it is my desire to listen to and serve our membership
in hopes of growing the number of members within the
organization and making our programs inviting to many
competitors. I will contribute honesty, integrity, respect and
accountability to a diverse group of individuals responsible
for the success of this organization.
3. ASCA is a 501(c)-7 not-for-profit business classified as a
social club. What qualities, abilities, and experiences do
you possess that will aid in running ASCA and potentially
improve it?
In my many years of volunteerism, a great majority of my
experiences are with not-for-profit organizations including
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