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2009 OFFICERS
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Office
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President |
Patti Kilcullen |
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Vice-President |
Tami Pohnert |
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Corresponding Secretary |
Jennifer Thomas |
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Recording Secretary |
Valerie Pascal |
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Treasurer |
Pat Speas |
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Training Director |
Ellen Lipps |
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Board of Directors |
Margaret McKee |
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Board of Directors |
Dave Brobst |
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Board of Directors |
Judy Abruzese |
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Board of Directors |
Nicole Allen |
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PRESIDENT'S
MESSAGE
Most organizations have a stated purpose, often called a mission statement.
If you look at the RDOC website or in our literature we state that: “Richmond
Dog Obedience Club is an all volunteer organization dedicated to improving
the relationship between pets and people by teaching responsible obedience
classes.”
Those twenty-three words define RDOC to the world. They make us unique,
and should separate us from the competition. They set the expectations
of our club to the general public. So let's look at this statement:
- An all volunteer organization – This is the foundation of our club.
We do not depend on paid professionals to conduct our training or run
our business. The membership willingly does it all.
- Dedicated – We are here because we choose to participate. That choice
is dedication's glue. Without the continual willing commitment of the
membership, the club would cease to function.
- To improving the relationship between pets and people –The goal is
to make both the handler and dog a team. That is the basic joy of pet
ownership, and we exist to promote this companionship.
- By teaching responsible obedience – The tool is teaching, the methodology
is obedience, and the message is responsibility.
Twenty-three words. They define us as an organization, and should make
a difference in how we approach club activities. Every demonstration, trial,
seminar, and activity that we conduct should be guided by those words.
They are a powerful and significant statement of our club.
Regards, RDOC President
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