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UDC/DPCA VC/VCX Proposal 1
The first proposal presented was:
That the UDC Versatility Companion (VC) and the Versatility CompanionExcellent (VCX) award program be opened to AKC registered Dobermans who meet the requirements but who are not UDC registered.
UDC/DPCA VC/VCX Proposal 2
The second proposal presented was:
That a passing score on DPCA Working Aptitude Evaluation (WAE) be accepted in lieu of UDC Adult Temperament Test (TT) when presented with appropriate documentation with an entry to a UDC Conformation Show.
UDC/DPCA VC/VCX Proposal 3
The third proposal presented was:
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HISTORY OF PROBLEMS
from the Board Minutes of October 18, 2012
A discussion ensued regarding the chairmanship of the Judges Education Committee. Dr. DiNardo presented a plan to have the chairmanship of this committee reside in four chairmen. The Board discussed the feasibility of Professional Handlers being included in this chairmanship. The four chairmen would be Faye Strauss, Bob Vandiver, Jeffrey Brucker and Gwen DeMilta.
Motion 13-10 (Teague/Helsdon)
To approve the Judges' Education Committee to be chaired equally by Faye Strauss, Bob Vandiver, Jeffrey Brucker and Gwen DeMilta.
In favor: Dr. Anthony D. DiNardo, Jeffrey Helsdon, Ellen Hanley, Sandy Teague, Robin Kelley, Naomi Shorr, Morris ("Skip") Lee
Opposed: Dr. Mary-Helene Brown, Judith Brown, Dr. May Jacobson, Penny Cary, Dr. Beverly Purswell, Theresa Mullen
Absent: Julie Stade
Motion Passed.
"Let me reemphasize folks for some of you that do not understand how odious this looks to the average member."
"This board of the DPCA voted in favor of putting two professional handlers on the Judges Education Committee one of whom is handling a Dobermann special for the president of the DPCA."
"It is hard to understand how anyone looking at this cannot see the conflict of interest associated with this proposal and if I were a professional handler competing against those two handlers I would be very upset."
"If that doesn't give you pause folks and makes you think something doesn't smell right, I'm not even done yet. It turns out that there are people on the board to their credit who obviously felt and saw a problem with this arrangement and voted against the proposal and it turns into a tie vote."
"So when there is a tie in a board vote the PRESIDENT of the DPCA can vote to break that tie and lo and behold our PRESIDENT voted in favor of putting HIS handler on the JEC."
"Has anything Tony DiNardo been involved in smelled right ??? His manipulations for dog show wins are legendary. In fact if he ever did anything honest, wouldn't we all be surprised. And yet, for the past 13 years the membership keeps rewarding this corrupt behavior."
"I am surprised and disappointed neither Faye nor Bob have come forward to tell their side or handed in their resignations."
"Why would Board members cave into that kind of corruption ? Is it a promised assignment from Tony? A sure thing to be the next DPCA president? Exactly what was their motivation? A puppy? A sure win or just keeping the boss happy?"
"I have yet to see one letter of explanation from anyone on that board who voted in favor of putting a couple professional handles on the JEC and giving us the reason for that vote."
"It has always been my understanding that the board and officers serve at the pleasure of the membership and for this board and officers to utterly ignore this controversy as it has done with others is very telling."
"A committee, any committee, is almost unmanageable with four co-chairs. If there is a tie, a stalemate, how is it broken? Who actually rules? Or does anyone?"
"So many questions; so few answers. Bet there will be none forthcoming either."
"Why don't we see if we can get an answer from them?""Dr. Dinardo's dog is being specialed by one of those handlers appointed and for him not to recuse himself from voting smacks of corruption and as far as I'm concerned calls for impeachment."
ACTION: A LETTER via email was sent to the President & V.P. And here are their replies, JEFF HELSDONand Dr. DINARDO
RESULT:
Motion 13-13: Dr. Mary-Helene Brown/Jeffrey Helsdon (Recinds 13-10)
In favor: Jeffrey Helsdon, Dr. Mary-Helene Brown, Julie Stade, Judith Brown, Sandy Teague, Ellen Hanley, Penny Cary, Robin Kelley, Dr. May Jacobson, Morris ("Skip") Lee, Theresa Mullen, Naomi Shorr
No Vote: Dr. Beverly Purswell
Motion Passes
What can we do to prevent conflict-of-interest situations?
Self monitoring is the best preventative measure.
Institute a system of checks and balances to circumvent actual or potential conflict of interest, beginning with well defined operating policies on all matters that might lead to conflict.
Most important, create a carefully written conflict-of-interest policy based on the needs and circumstances of the organization.
Ask each board and staff member to agree in writing to uphold the policy.
A conflict of interest policy should be reviewed regularly as part of board self assessment.
What should be included in a conflict-of-interest policy?
A POLICY ON CONFLICT OF INTEREST has three essential elements:
FULL DISCLOSURE.
Board members and staff members in decision-making roles should make known their connections with groups doing business with the organization. This information should be provided annually.
BOARD MEMBER ABSTENTION FROM DISCUSSION AND VOTING.
Board members who have an actual or potential conflict of interest should not participate in discussions or vote on matters affecting transactions between the organization and the other group.
STAFF MEMBER ABSTENTION FROM DECISION-MAKING.
Staff members who have an actual or potential conflict should not be substantively involved in decision-making affecting such transactions.