Judy wrote: > > >What happens if that person choses not to forward it up the ladder?
From: "Mic Rushen" > Then you need to elect someone who WILL support your point of view (it's that old "change things from the inside" argument again). Hi Mic, One or two persons elected to a board of nine (as in the case of the USIHC) can easily find themselves out-numbered and out-voted by their fellow board members who may have oppositional viewpoints / perspectives. I know, I know, the "be the change you want to see" argument sounds good, but there's also the wise old adage: "Know when to cut bait." > I don't know how it is in the US, but in the UK IHS members are free to attend meetings of the Board< I could be totally wrong, but I *believe* the regional clubs can have a rep "listen in" on the teleconferenced board member meetings. I do not think the membership at large can participate in this manner, just recognized USIHC regional club reps. Is this right -- anyone know for sure? The board meeting minutes are eventually posted on the website, however, for all to see, including how certain boardmembers voted on various things. >or Sports/Breeding Group meetings, < Have no idea who is allowed to participate in the sports / breeding meetings. However, somthing that is kind of interesting: According to the USIHC website's January board meeting minutes, it was just passed by a vote of the board members that anyone who wants to BE on the Sports committee has to have taken a 3-day judges seminar which is occasionally offered at different locations in the country. Current members of the committee who don't meet this criteria have a year to comply. That does give the impression this particular committee is rather inclusive. Isn't it funny how different each country operates? Or at the very least, the differing "atmospheres"? -- Renee M. in Michigan -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.21.1 - Release Date: 02/25/2008 12:00 AM
