ILR Show Division
JUDGES COMMITTEE Minutes
March 22, 2010
A.
Meeting
called to order
8:05 PM EDT
with the following members participating: Mark Smith, Judy
Steffel, Ken Austin and Beth Myers. Barb Harris sent comments on
agenda in her absence.
B.
NEW
BUSINESS
a.
Judy moved
and Ken seconded the motion to accept Beth as chairman.
Approved.
b.
After much
discussion, the request to give a one-time waiver to a fleece
apprentice in order to allow a show to save expenses on
bringing in an approved judge was unanimously denied. Reasons
sighted:
i.
Setting a
precedent.
ii.
Fairness
to exhibitors expecting an approved judge at a sanctioned show.
iii.
Inexperience of an apprentice in handling large numbers of
fleece and particularly the fleece-on classes.
iv.
Diluting
the importance of points earned.
v.
May have
fleece judging as a non-point class, while exhibitors still are
eligible for the universal award points through ILR
c.
Discussion on fleece clinics and certification of fleece judges
was discussed with several written opinions from Fran Soukup and
other members and judges. It was decided to request a written
outline of both a beginning and advanced clinic agenda. It was
agreed that Fran has put much time and research into setting up
the fleece section of our show division and we would like to
defer to her expertise in this area. The clinic agenda will be
subject to approval.
i.
Fran has
already provided a certification chart for fleece judges. The
committee will approve this as it stands for this year.
ii.
The
committee unanimously agreed that a teaching judge may have two
apprentices at any one fleece show
iii.
It was
moved by Mark and seconded by Judy that NO apprentice may
apprentice under more than one judge at a fleece show.
d.
General
judging and apprentice certification and education discussed.
i.
Mark moved
and Ken seconded that “grandfathered” judges would not be
required to attend a clinic. Required book test to update on ILR
guidelines.
ii.
Discussion
was directed to apprenticeship for “grandfathered” judges.
Generally agreed on one apprenticeship under an approved
teaching judge.
iii.
Criteria
for certification of judges will generally be the same but may
vary with specific differences among fleece, halter and
performance certification. Continue discussion next meeting.
iv.
Selecting
“teaching judges” to accept apprentices.
1.
Judges
submit letter requesting becoming a “teaching judge.”
2.
Questionnaire to applicants.
3.
Judge not
on probation.
4.
Judge has
judged 2 ILR sanctioned and 4 other shows.
e.
Record
keeping and filing system
i.
Discussion
on keeping files in the ILR office, with website access through
password for the chairman and board liaison.
1.
Individual judges files
2.
Executive session file
3. Criteria file
f.
Discussion on Kristy’s Presentation and how to utilize.
C.
OLD
BUSINESS
a.
Ken will
prepare a rough draft on wording toward criteria for “fast
track” for qualified experienced persons interested in becoming
an ILR certified judge.
b.
Mark
will draft apprenticeship form and procedure for submitting
and follow up.
c.
Youth
Judging Preparation Class tabled to later date.
D.
Next
meeting:
Thursday, April 29, 2010,
at 8:30 PM EDT.
E.
Meeting adjourned at 9:55 PM EDT.
Respectfully submitted,
Beth Myers, for Barb Harris, Secretary