AMERICAN CAVALIER KING CHARLES SPANIEL CLUB
Breed / Judge’s
Education
In an attempt to educate individuals as well
as judges, the ACKCSC has developed various education offerings.
ACKCSC Approved
Breed Seminar
The ACKCSC has an ‘Approved Breed Seminar’ that
meets the requirements as one (1) component towards Judge’s Education.
This seminar provides information related to history, as well as
form and function of the breed, an in-depth consideration of our
Breed Standard. Our presentation is 90 minutes in length with additional
time allowed for questions and answers. We always try to have at
least one example of each of the four colors of Cavaliers present
for illustration and examination. We request that the group size
be limited to 40 participants per session.
Our Approved Breed Seminar is conducted by one
or more Approved Presenters. Requests to sponsor a Cavalier Breed
Seminar should be directed to the Breed Education Chair. These requests
may come from Regional Cavalier Clubs, All Breed Clubs or Judge’s
groups. We attempt to accommodate all requests if possible (see
the schedule of Upcoming Breed Education Events). An individual
attending an ACKCSC Approved Breed Seminar should expect to receive
a copy of our Illustrated Breed Guides, a CD copy of the Approved
Breed Seminar and an ACKCSC, Inc. certificate of attendance at an
Approved Breed Seminar.
ACKCSC Approved Hands-On Workshop
The ACKCSC is in the process of developing an
Approved Hands-On Workshop that will meet AKC requirements as one
(1) component towards Judge’s Education. This workshop will be restricted
to licensed Judges only. If you are a Cavalier breeder that is actively
working on becoming licensed you will be allowed to attend on a
‘space available’ basis. It is anticipated that this workshop will
be developed and conducted at our 2008 National Specialty. (Please
see the schedule of Upcoming Breed Education Events.)
Per the AKC requirements, this Workshop will
be a clinical extension of our Approved Breed Seminar. The content
will be directed towards developing the knowledge and skills to
appropriately evaluate the Cavalier in conformation competition.
The Workshop will include:
• A 60 minute presentation that includes
instructions on how to properly conduct a breed specific examination
and better understand the prioritization of breed characteristics.
• Cavaliers will be present for the participants to examine and
rank. The participant will be expected to explain their placements
to the Presenter / Mentor.
• Presenter (Mentor) / Participant
ratio will NOT exceed 1:10.
Once this Workshop is developed, organizations may
request to conduct an Approved Hands-On Workshop in conjunction
with an Approved Breed Seminar. Requests for a Hands-On Workshop
should be directed to the Breed Education Chair at the same time
that an Approved Breed Seminar is requested.
Mentoring
The AKC defines a mentor as an individual with
whom a prospective judge has established a long term, ongoing relationship.
The ‘Mentor’ may or may not participate in Ringside Observations.
Our ‘Approved Mentors’ have agreed to work with those individuals
that are in the process of obtaining their license to judge Cavaliers,
please feel free to contact these individuals privately.
There are many fine breeders among our members
that are willing to establish a mentoring relationship with individuals
who simply wish to learn more about our wonderful breed. Please
review our Breeder Referral listings for individuals in your area;
contact several and get to know them. As someone who is new to our
breed or simply wants to learn more, you want to find a breeder
that is willing to work with you and one that you can work with
long term.
Ringside Observation
The Ringside Observation experience is limited
to individuals who are currently licensed to judge other breeds
and for new breed provisional judges. This experience may involve
an applicant’s long term mentor or a designated ringside mentor.
The ringside mentor may become a long term mentor or not.
A Ringside Observation experience is always offered
at the ACKCSC National Specialty. With the exception of the ACKCSC
National Specialty, an individual desiring a Ringside Observation
experience is expected to make their own arrangements with a mentor
and with the event’s Show Chair. The AKC has developed specific
criteria for Ringside Observation experiences; you should refer
to these criteria if you have any questions. Please remember that
there are different AKC rules governing a mentor’s participation
in a Ringside Observation experience for Specialties versus non-specialty
events.
To assist you in arranging for a Ringside Observation
experience, the ACKCSC has designated specific individuals as ‘Approved
Mentors’ for our breed, along with their contact information. The
individual desiring this experience is responsible for bringing
copies of the AKC mentoring form and for obtaining the appropriate
permissions from the event’s sponsoring club. An arrangement for
this experience is purely on an individual basis; there is no need
to request permission from the ACKCSC’s Breed Education Chair.
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Club Approved Mentors
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NAME
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Phone
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Email
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Norman Patton
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AZ
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480-615-1304
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nlpatton@aol.com
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Cindy Huggins
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CA
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805-686-5275
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courtlore@comcast.net
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Patricia Kanan
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CA
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805-688-7830
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torlundy@comcast.net
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Joanne Nash
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CA
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650-964-0181
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jnash@telis.org
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Stephanie Abraham
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CT
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860-423-7484
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landmarks.properties@snet.net
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Dr. David H. Abraham
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CT
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860-423-7484
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landmarks.properties@snet.net
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Lu Dunham
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GA
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770- 252-1907
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lkd@oskot.com
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Jennifer Wehking
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GA
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706-245-0456
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stjon@bellsouth.net
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Dale Martin
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LA
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337-393-2013
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HMSCavaliers@cox.net
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Kim Baillie
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MN
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952-888-5669
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kim@kimark-cavaliers.com
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Elaine Lessig
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NJ
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908-713-6205
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melessig@att.net
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Darlene Petralia
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NY
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518-280-1241
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npetrali@nycap.rr.com
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Shirley Stewart-Fippin
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OH
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614-543-1428
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athercroft@earthlink.net
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Charlene Yoder
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OH
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740-524-0802
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Woftamk9s@msn.com
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Lamont Yoder
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OH
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740-524-0802
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Woftamk9s@msn.com
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Renee Pili
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PA
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215-533-7992
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NewHorizon12@aol.com
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Robert Pili
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PA
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215-533-7992
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NewHorizon12@aol.com
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Tina Sterling
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PA
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610-459-2098
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Sterlingtoys@aol.com
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Diane Zdrodowski
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NJ
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908-362-7588
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cavalierz@earthlink.net
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Judith Gates
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RI
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401-434-4536
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jgates8@cox.net
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Janice Gallagher
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TX
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210-494-6498
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janstoreylnd@att.net
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Carol Williams
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WA
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360-891-6904
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wcarol1037@qwest.net
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Hank Williams
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WA
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360-891-6904
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wcarol1037@qwest.net
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