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[June 8, 2006]
-AKC JUDGES' EDUCATION DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES UPCOMING INSTITUTES FOR
THE FALL AND WINTER 2006-07
New York, NY -
On January 1, 2006 responsibilities for Judges' Education
was transferred to Judging Operations. Uniform criteria for
seminars
and workshops were established and discussions initiated with the
National Judges Groups and representatives of major clusters to
develop
a cooperative approach to judge's education that will lead to
enhanced
quality, greater availability and more affordability.
Since January 1, 2006, five Procedural Seminars for aspiring judges
have
been presented in various parts of the country and three more are
planned for the remainder of the year. Four Junior Showmanship
seminars
have been presented and two more are planned for the remainder of
the
year.
The basic AKC Institute concept has been revised and streamlined
into a
weekend format. The first will be presented in Fitchburg, MA on
November 11 and 12, 2006, and the second is planned for Portland, OR
on
January 21 and 22, 2007.
An Advanced Institute for Non-Sporting breeds has been scheduled for
February 23, 24 and 25, 2007 in conjunction with the International
Kennel Club of Chicago Shows.
Registration information and materials will be available on the
website
or through Judging Operations on July 1, 2006. For additional
information, contact Amanda Abel at 919-816-3883 or aga2@akc.org.
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