It is my understanding from the last time this issue was hashed out on the List, we learned that the Code of Ethics of CKCSC, USA is an organizational policy that can only be changed by a vote of the membership. I suspect that some other organizational document, like the Articles of Incorporation or the Organizational Bylaws dictate that procedure. Changing these latter documents also require a vote of the membership. This is probably the basis of the attorney's position.
This issue is a CKCSC,USA policy and procedure matter, however, both CKCSC,USA and ACKCSC are the stewards of the breed, and could, if they wished, work together to reach "d�tente" on this issue. This is really not a health testing issue -- that is a useful detractor. Why require this, when the Club does not require for its own members [although many of us breeders individually do for our own purposes], and it is not required for imports when registering them with CKCSC. What I believe is best for our breed is that breeders be given the opportunity, without the scepter of discipline, to breed for the best outcomes, notwithstanding the US recognized registry of their dogs. If in the judgment of a breeder that means AKC-only registered cavaliers with dual registered cavaliers -- why shouldn't that be a responsible practice? I'm sure, the CKCSC,USA can figure out how to exclude the "odd ball" registries that exist, not only in the US, but internationally. While we cannot control most things in life, we can, at least, on an individual basis, exercise responsible judgment. Resolution of this matter will not occur easily because of the organizational legalities within CKCSC, and the monumental difficulties of objectively educating the membership in a timely manner. The governing Code of Ethics is for all Club members, although the preponderance of the verbiage is about breeding and showing. Whether it is feasible and/desirable without a vote of the total membership to reconstruct the Code so as to have a portion governing all members, and an additional portion governing Breeders, is worth exploring -- but I doubt that this is possible. Sheridan Weinstein Cascadia Cavaliers ----- Original Message ----- From: "Myra Savant" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, August 19, 2002 2:46 PM Subject: Re: [CKCS-L] Mandatory Health Testing and the AKC Vote > It is my understanding from reading the latest bulletin that the attorney > the BOD consulted told them that it is an issue that absolutely must be put > to a vote of the general membership. Don't we all wish that it were a > matter that the BOD could decide. I would absolutely trust them to make the > right decision without a doubt. It isn't to be, however. It must be put to > a vote of the entire membership. Myra > > > >From: Patricia Powers <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Reply-To: The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel List > ><[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >Subject: Re: [CKCS-L] Mandatory Health Testing and the AKC Vote > >Date: Mon, 19 Aug 2002 17:28:56 -0700 > > > >Have the board vote to change who can vote on the AKC dogs being eligible > >to > >register. Keep it simple... breeders vote on breeding issues. The akc dogs > >can register if they meet the same guidelines as foreign dogs who register. > >What do you guys think? > >Patricia Powers Pratt Cavaliers > >-----Original Message----- > >From: Myra Savant <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Date: Monday, August 19, 2002 12:42 PM > >Subject: Re: [CKCS-L] Mandatory Health Testing and the AKC Vote > > > > > > >I agree with you, Gerri. The problem is not with the BOD > > > > >I fear it will fail. I wish it wouldn't, but I feel it will. Myra > > > > > > > > >>From: Gerri Dueringer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > >>Reply-To: The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel List > > >><[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > >>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > >>Subject: Re: [CKCS-L] Mandatory Health Testing and the AKC Vote > > >>Date: Mon, 19 Aug 2002 15:44:32 EDT > > >> > > >>In a message dated 08/19/2002 3:23:16 PM Eastern Daylight Time, > > >>[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > >> > > >><< So true, Gerri. That has always been the problem with the old club. > >They > > >> under estimate their opponent and over estimate their own importance > >in > > >>the > > >> grand scheme of things. >> > > >> > > >>Susan, > > >> > > >>It is my sincere impression that the current BOD is trying to put this > > >>matter > > >>to rest by a membership vote. Every single Board member that I have > > >>contacted has been more than willing to discuss issues with me. I have > > >>found > > >>no cockiness, arrogance, nastiness toward the AKC or the ACKCSC, or > > >>secretiveness. Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't know of a > > >>single > > >>BOD member who doesn't have dual registered dogs. > > >> > > >>Gerri Dueringer > > >> > > >>========================================================= > > >>"Magic Commands": > > >>to stop receiving mail for awhile, click here and send the email: > > >>mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20NOMAIL > > >>to start it up gain click here: > > >>mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20MAIL > > >> > > >> E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] for assistance. > > >>Search the Archives... http://apple.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ckcs-l.html > > >> > > >>All e-mail sent through CKCS-L is Copyright 2002 by its original author. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >Myra Savant Gardengate Cavaliers > > > > > > > > >_________________________________________________________________ > > >MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: > > >http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx > > > > > >========================================================= > > >"Magic Commands": > > >to stop receiving mail for awhile, click here and send the email: > > >mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20NOMAIL > > >to start it up gain click here: > > >mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20MAIL > > > > > > E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] for assistance. > > >Search the Archives... http://apple.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ckcs-l.html > > > > > >All e-mail sent through CKCS-L is Copyright 2002 by its original author. > > > >========================================================= > >"Magic Commands": > >to stop receiving mail for awhile, click here and send the email: > >mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20NOMAIL > >to start it up gain click here: > >mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20MAIL > > > > E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] for assistance. > >Search the Archives... http://apple.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ckcs-l.html > > > >All e-mail sent through CKCS-L is Copyright 2002 by its original author. > > > > > Myra Savant Gardengate Cavaliers > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com > > ========================================================= > "Magic Commands": > to stop receiving mail for awhile, click here and send the email: > mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20NOMAIL > to start it up gain click here: > mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20MAIL > > E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] for assistance. > Search the Archives... http://apple.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ckcs-l.html > > All e-mail sent through CKCS-L is Copyright 2002 by its original author. ========================================================= "Magic Commands": to stop receiving mail for awhile, click here and send the email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20NOMAIL to start it up gain click here: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20MAIL E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] for assistance. 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