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It is the responsibility of our elected Officers and Board to preserve and protect the Doberman. We insist that they have not acted responsibly!
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In 2004, in an effort to protect the breed and discourage the demand for and the production of albino Dobermans (a genetic defect) a motion (4-26) was passed. This motion banned albino Dobermans from competing in all DPCA events. However at our 2011 National, an Albino Doberman WAS invited, WAS welcomed, WAS allowed to compete and was celebrated in photos on the web.
The Officers and Board chose to rescind motion 4-26 and pass Motion 12-19 allowing albinos to compete in Doberman Pinscher Club of America events . Sheila DiNardo, Albino Chairperson was NOT heard from. Tony was the 1st V.P. at the time of passage of Motion 4-26 and voted to approve it. He was 1st V.P. in the 2011 fiasco when he went to the AKC for guidance over the AKC Delegate or the President. The Albino Chair, Sheila DiNardo, Tony DiNardo, the 1st V.P. who voted to approve 4-26 along with 2011 President, Jeff Brucker were all present at the national.
"The albino petition presented to the DPCA board of directors has been deemed invalid per the DPCA Constitution and By-laws."
Jeff Brucker -
DPCA President
"The cut off time for petition signatures is Thursday March 29, 2012 6 PM EST. Petition signatures received after the stated cut off time will not be counted." Jeff Brucker DPCA President
The Board was unsure if the method used to present the petition was valid and parties friendly to Dr. DiNardo. and the Board. The AKC and 2 Parliamentarians were consulted resulting in a decision against accepting the petition.
From: Jim CrowleyJXC@akc.org
Chapter 6, Section 7 of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows, which also applies to Companion events, does give a club the authority to make special regulations or additional rules governing its events " provided such regulations or additional rules do not conflict with any rule of The American kennel Club. Chapter 11, Section 14 prohibits a club from in any way discriminating between exhibitors and entrants.
A technicality that should have been addressed but the President and Board were doing everything in their power to do bad things without looking bad.
MOTION 12-39 (Shorr/J. Brown) TO POSTPONE. voting on 12-38 until a ballot of the membership reveals what is desired by the members of the DPCA.
Again avoiding looking bad, but still sweeping the controversy under the boardroom carpet. but ...A point of order was called by Helsdon, Motion 12-39 is Ruled Out of Order by President Brucker It seems that the "my way or the highway" governance rule is in full effect. SO... MOTION 12-40 (Shorr/Helsdon) TO LAY 12-39 ON TABLE. Seeing that no progress was being made it was suggested that 12-39 be tabled. i.e. buried never to be seen again!
"Whereas a nonbinding, advisory opinion of an AKC staff member opined that the application of Board Motion 04-26 might violate AKC regulations prohibiting discrimination where the sole criteria for the award or event in question is derived from AKC statistics" is a clear admission that the AKC DOES NOT HAVE STANDING AT DPCA events ... and still nothing is done. And yet, there exists a bona fide question about the extent to which AKC has the constitutional authority to overrule the decision of the Board of an AKC Parent Club that has properly exercised its power under Art. IV, Section 4 of the AKC Charter
The additional stipulation was, " the additional requirement that the dog must be of an allowed color as defined in the standard of the breed"
With the passage of Motion 12-34, Breeders in order to be listed in the breeder's directory must put a statement on their personal websites, i.e. " We do not condone or support the breeding of the "white"/albino Doberman as it is a genetic mutation with some serious physical consequences. Learn more here
Motion 12-34
For the motion: Penny Cary, Beverly Purswell, Naomi Shorr, Debi Sternberg, Jeff Brucker, Julie Stade, Ellen Hanley, Sandy Teague, Sam Moceri
For the motion: Penny Cary, Beverly Purswell, Naomi Shorr, Debi Sternberg, Jeff Brucker, Julie Stade, Ellen Hanley, Sandy Teague, Sam Moceri
Pres. Brucker said, "Photos of uncropped and/or undocked Dobermans will be posted as warranted on the DPCA website, the Facebook page and in printed publications."
Motion 12-17 (Jacobsen/Teague) that photographs of uncropped Dobermans would be allowed on the DPCA website.
Motion 12-20 (Teague/Moceri)
Move to rescind Motion 12-17 (Jacobsen/Teague)
Kathy Davieds , DVM exhibits and supports uncropped Doberman Pinschers (see, attn Breeders & exhibitors)
"Director Jeff Helsdon suggested that we invite Karen Kissinger to shoot a video with Sprite telling her story, doing public relations about why Albinos should not be bred, and posting the video on the DPCA website. It was stated that she has a brochure that she hands out for educational purposes stating why Albino Dobermans should not be bred, pointing out heath issues, light sensitivity, etc. The Board agreed that the video would be a good idea; President Brucker will contact Karen and ask if she is interested."
NOTE: None of this every came to fruitition but it illuminates the thinking of Helsdon (see discussion)
There is also Brucker looking for a volunteer to Chair the Albino Committee
"May 10, 2012
Dear Parent Club:
The American Kennel Club and Eukanuba take great pride in the fact our
Parent Clubs have played an important role in our National Championship. We thank your members who dedicate their time and creativeness for the cornerstone attraction; Meet the Breeds, the attractive club ads that are sent in and the huge support of the Parent Club Medallion Trophies that are prized collectibles.
With our upcoming plans to offer all classes at the National Championship we would like to have your input on your breeds' judge.
We have re-instituted a past program where we ask the Parent Club(s) for input in the selection process. We would like each club to reply with a list of up to five (5) individuals you consider most knowledgeable of your breed.
We would like to have your choices on file as potential judges of future events, and you may update as needed. You can email your selection to mlc@akc.org or mail me:
Michael Canalizo
American Kennel Club
260 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10016"
MOTION 12-53 (Teague/Hanley) EUKANUBA: Move that the DPCA submit the following names of judges to the AKC for the
2015 AKC / Eukanuba National Championship judging panel.
1. Mrs. Judith A. Brown
2. Dr. Anthony DiNardo
3. Ms. Sheila DiNardo
4. Dr. May S. Jacobson
5. Ms. Betty Leininger
For: Brucker, DiNardo, M. Brown, Teague, Hanley, Cary, Jacobson, J. Brown, Ross
Against:
Abstain: Stade
No vote cast: Shorr, Sternberg, Purswell, Helsdon
Motion Passed
The ballot for the DPCA Board election mailed to the membership did not include the resume of each candidate, and the ballot for the DPCA Board election mailed to the membership could have been clearer that a member may vote for up to three candidates and quoting the A.P.M. that requires a resume of 200 words or less.
To appoint Judith A Brown to fulfill the balance of Debi Sternberg's term as Recording Secretary.
For: DiNardo, M. Brown, Stade, Teague, Hanley, Jacobson, J. Brown, Helsdon, Ross, Purswell
Against: none
Abstain: Cary
No vote cast: Shorr
Motion Passed
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. Changed the J.E.C. structure to appoint 2 handlers to co-chairs.
Reverses motion 13-10 and makes Faye Strauss made sole chair of J.E.C. again.
The letter in October addressed the issue of albinos competing in DPCA events. Motion 4-26 had NEVER been incorporated into the Administrative Procedures Manual A failure by the 2004 V.P. Tony DiNardo to do this job contributed to this embarrassment at the 2011 National. It was compounded by the 2011 V.P. Tony DiNardo running to the AKC to decide internal DPCA operational procedures.
An extensive re-submission of the petition to verifying every email addresse by more than a qualifying number of members was undertaken, accomplished and submitted to the BoD on March 16th. And that we were continuing to accept verified signatures
A political move by the Officers and Directors again thru up yet another blockade by imposing a time limit for completion. One breeder succinctly put it thusly; "There is no legal basis to impose a time limit".
In an effort to protect the breed and to discourage the demand for and the production of Albino Dobermans (a genetic defect) a motion was passed eight years ago. At the 2011 National this Motion was NOT followed. Members are insisting that the BoD follow their own rules. This wish has been transmitted to the Officers and Directors in MANY emails and phone calls. Accountability is the goal and those in charge are putting forth many excuses and finger-pointing without resolution.
It was pointed out to the BoD that the top 20 is strictly a DPCA function and AKC rules DO NOT APPLY to a DPCA function. And that Mr. Crowley did say the decision is DPCA's not the AKC's.
All membership efforts - including but not limited to phone and emails, personal conversations and a legal petition - were blocked by the Officers and Directors.
In order to avoid the embarassment of voting , the BoD wanted to poll the whole membership on their dereliction of their duty. It was suggested that the BoD seek guidance from the members on this issue with 12-39:
In part says: "
that there is no guarantee that we would prevail in an appeal to AKC it is obvious that the Board of Directors must know exactly what the majority of the membership wants the Doberman Pinscher Club of America Officers and Board of Directors to do in this regard.
With the next Motion 12-40, the BoD voted to deep six this whole mess and stop embarassing themselves. Other things are falling apart as the Albino Chair, Sheila DiNardo resigns and President Brucker is compelled to advertise for a replacement. If the Board votes - the mebership will then see who is stalling and who supports their position.
UNABLE TOPROTECT THE BREED. And we point out the admission of the errors committed, " an Albino Dobermans had an invitation extended to attend the 2011 Top 20 Obedience Competition at the Doberman Pinscher Club of America National Specialty through no fault of the Top 20 Obedience Committee, which was unaware of the clear policy of the club expressed in Motion 04-26 because that policy had not been memorialized in the Administrative Procedures Manual nor otherwise conveyed to that committee." DINARDO's FAILURE
Motion 12-41 was Helsdon's motion to return to 4-26 that established the policy of the Doberman Pinscher Club of America that Albino Dobermans "shall be ineligible for nomination for all conformation and performance awards, certificates, and competitions of the DPCA"
With 12-40 an attempt to table, i.e. bury, 12-39. This motion shows a deeply confused BoD with 1 against, 2 abstaining, and 4 not voting!
This expansion into private property of members seems to cross this line prompting one breeder to quip online,
"In light of their recent vote on 12-41, I will not comply and I will encourage other breeders to do the same." and another top say, " they are not against albinos at our internal Top Twenty , but Motion 12-34 forces DPCA breeders to advertise them on our web sites ?"
"It is bullying, interference, control, a move against civil liberties. It is also poorly worded. They refuse to fix the top twenty mess, but expect members to tell the world all about albinos. I'm sorry, it constitutes advertising for albinos. Remember the old hollywood mantra, "There's no such thing as bad press." It sounds actionable to me."
..whereas the motion 12-17 & 12-20 speak ONLY to the DPCA website. A-N-D Brucker widens the allowance to include Facebook AND printed publications which is in direct conflict with the actual motion passed by the BoD!. While NOT always observed in the past - ALL SUCH Presidential proclaimations, MUST be subjected to approval by the Board - this was NOT!
"Looks like a conflict to me." says a past DPCA President
In a letter to the Officers & Directors of the DPCA on March 23, 2012 a call was made to abolish the crop/dock committee and replace it with a "Standard Preservation Committee"..
" You hit the nail right on the head !!!! With this,,,,,I am shaking my head over this whole thing,,,,,, what on earth has happened to these people ? I thought they were intelligent people, guess not !!!!!!!!! "
" This idea of dragging out the albino issue in public is ludicrous and absurd."
" This will most certainly accomplish two things: Enlighten the public to the fact there * is * such a thing as a white Doberman, and to create the allure and demand for people to want one even more! "
Dr. DiNardo brazenly put his name and the wife's up for judging at the Eukanuba. Here are those voting to send DiNardo et al to the AKC for Eukanuba consideration. (Nominated in red)
For: Brucker, DiNardo, M. Brown, Teague, Hanley, Cary, Jacobson, J. Brown, Ross
This self-enrichment at the hands of the Officers of the DPCA prompted one member to write the following letter that was then sent to the AKC ...
" Mr. Canalizo,
As a member of the Doberman Pinscher Club of America, I would like to express my outrage at the blatant actions of our
BoD. Please visit the www.2undoit.com web site to see my objection to Judy Brown and May Jacobson. Tony DiNardo and Mrs.
DiNardo are well known in our breed for their unethical behavior when it comes to judging and payback assignments for those that
help them out politically.
This latest motion of the BoD naming the new President, his wife, and the ex wife of the recently resigned President, Jeff Brucker,
smack of all that is wrong with AKC dog shows, our parent club, and the self serving politicians that have been in office far too long.
Our Board has lost its way and we are trying desperately to undo the damage they have done to our breed since October 2011.
Dismantling our Standard incrementally was only the beginning, but their latest stunt is the cherry on top ! "
(letter on file from DPCA member in good standing at 2undoit.com)
Mistakes yet again by Ellen Hanley on a ballot causes a ripple of discontent from the membership. The Board's reation was to direct the President to correct the error. President DiNardo ignores the Board and declares the current ballot acceptable.
The President unilaterally overruled this directive by the board, but the board's position is clearly supported by the A.P.M!
When the President's handler is put on equal footing on the Judges Education Committee it smacks of impropiety, especially when it comes from DiNardo who stands to benefit personally. A former member addressed this issue with the President with the result that it would be rescinded later. (See 18 below)
Sanity has visited the Board and restored J.E.C. to its former self altho' what happened to Bob Vandiver's voice on this proclaimation? This too has been noticed Board members!