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pedigrees due to only being registered in AKC or CKC. The
Obedience Committee where I helped in the development
and participated in the first Obedience Finals. Joined the
Conformation Committee and was active in all aspects of
the committee. Currently I am on the Rally Committee and
the tracking Committee. Now I am a Regular Rally Judge,
Obedience Judge All Classes, and Conformation Provisional
Breeder Judge. I have had the joy of judging all of my rings
in Belgium, Germany, Canada, and the USA. I simply love to
judge. I am involved in writing about my own experiences,
photography, and painting.
6. Briefly outline applicable leadership experience (offices and
positions) you have held in ASCA affiliate clubs.
My volunteerism with ASCA Affiliates VASE President, VP
and Affiliate rep, ASC of MI active member and worker du
jour, COASC Affiliate Rep, President and keeping the ASCA
Aussie alive in Ontario, Canada. In CKC was also involved
with CNASA, the CKC Aussie parent club as the Ontario
Director. I was Vice President for 10 years, and President for 2
years, section Chair for 15 years in my local all breed Sudbury
& District Kennel Club. Thank you for the consideration, I
would be proud to serve.
Jan Wesen
1. Why would you consider yourself an asset to the ASCA Board
of Directors?
I have a well rounded background in the programs of ASCA.
I believe in the versatile Aussie and making sure that all parts
of the ASCA program can be the best that they can be. Work to
communicate with other board members and ASCA members
to develop solutions that will promote the Australian Shepherd.
2. What do you hope to achieve in your term on the Board?
I will continue the work positivity with the other board
members and ASCA members to reach a stronger ASCA
program financially and structurally.
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3. ASCA is a 501(c)-7 not-for-profit business classified as a
social club. What qualities, abilities, and experiences do you
posses that will aid in running ASCA and potentially improve
it?
As a dairy farmer, working in a family operation, we have
to make hard decisions, as a family to make things work
financially. I will make the tough decisions to make ASCA
financial strong for the benefit of the Australian Shepherd
working as a team.
4. Briefly outline the direction you would like to see ASCA take.
Board of directors set the policy as a group, as a member of
the board of directors, I will work to set directives to make
the breed better. I do believe that better communication with
membership is important for the long-term benefit of the breed.
5. Briefly outline applicable leadership experience (including
committee work) you may have with ASCA at the national
level.
I have attended nationals since 1998. I am Past ASCA Treasurer,
Chairperson of the Stockdog Committee 2014, Chairperson of
the MVA committee 2010 to 2013. Currently member of ASCA
Tracking Committee, ASCA DNA Committee Member, ASCA
Stockdog Committee, and ASCA Obedience Committee. I am
a Judge in Obedience, Tracking, Stockdog, Apprentice Rally
and Agility judge. Chaired National Tracking in 1998, 2017
and 2018.
6. Briefly outline applicable leadership experience (offices and
positions) you have held in ASCA affiliate clubs.
I have been member of ASC of WA since 1986, current
President. Member of Treasure Valley ASA, ASC of Maine,
Three Rivers ASCA have served on many positions in the
club. President, Vice President, Secretary, Board Member at
Large, Course Director, Show Secretary, Newsletter editor,
Chairperson of Stockdog Trial, Chairperson of Tracking,
Obedience and Conformation Show and education events.
Nominations are now open for the
ASCA Junior Service Award (“Above and Beyond Award”)
Purpose: The purpose of the award is to recognize Juniors who exhibit good sportsmanship and who provide selfless service
to the Australian Shepherd, their local/national club and their own community.
Eligibility: Nominees must be an ASCA member but need not be an active competitor. Letters regarding the accomplishments and
service of the Junior must come from someone other than the Junior and/or his/her family. Letters must describe how the Junior
has contributed to the dog community and cite specific examples of individual sportsmanship.
Awards: The ASCA Board of Directors or a committee appointed by the Board shall collect and review all letters.
One Junior will be chosen, based on the criteria set forth, to receive this award at the ASCA National Specialty banquet.
The chosen letter will be read at the banquet in honor of the recipient. Additional awards may be given
in the case of exceptional service by more than one Junior.
All letters of nomination for the year’s award must be submitted NO LATER THAN AUGUST 1, 2018 to the Executive Secretary.
e-mail: executive.secretary@asca.org,
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