Updated USA By-laws

E-Ballot #4-07 - Micro-chipping

Motion by Nathaniel Roque, seconded by Bill Plumb, to accept microchips and/or tattoos as identification for German Shepherd Dogs registered with the USA Breed Registry. Registration in the USA/SV Breed Registry will still require a tattoo to meet SV requirements. Microchips must be identified by a veterinarian, USA tattooer, USA breed warden, or USA-recognized judge and documented on a Tattoo/Microchip Identification Form for submittal to the USA Office. The USA Office will record the microchip number on the dog’s scorebook and USA Registration. It is the responsibility of handlers/owners using microchips to identify their dogs for entry in a USA event to insure there is an appropriate microchip reader available at the event. It is not the responsibility of the event host to provide a reader. Handlers/owners declaring for an international team must comply with the international competition requirements in effect at the time of the event.

E-Ballot #3-07 (2007 GSD National Championship Slate of Judges)

Motion by Mark Przybylski, seconded by Sara Wallick, to approve the USA Judges Committee's recommended slate of judges for the 2007 GSD National Championship:

1. Tracking -- Mike Hamilton (USA)
2. Obedience -- Dirk Stocks (SV)
3. Protection -- Al Kerr (USA)

E-Ballot #1-07 (2007 North American and FH Championship Slate of Judges)

Motion by Mark Przybylski, seconded by Randall Hoadley, to approve the USA Judges Committees recommended slate of judges for the 2007 North American and FH Championship:

1. Tracking -- Glenn Stephenson (USA)
2. Obedience -- Carla Griffith (USA)
3. Protection -- Willie Pope (USA)

E-Ballot #28-06 Amend Fiscal Year 2007 budget