The Golden Retriever Club of America offers the following volunteer positions to our members. Complete job descriptions are available from the GRCA Secretary. All resumes should be submitted to the Secretary, Janet Peacock - 16 Desvio Ct, Pacifica CA 94044-4229 or by email to jepgr@aol.com

Chair, Breed Education Committee

The Breed Education Committee’s purpose is to develop educational programs and materials that recognize the Golden Retriever as primarily a hunting dog and encourage owners, breeders and judges to select Golden Retrievers that possess the appearance, soundness, temperament, natural abilities and personality reflected in the breed standard. The Committee also educates breeders and owners in the care and enjoyment of their Golden Retrievers.

The BEC is composed for four subcommittees: Member Education, Field Education, Breeder Education, and Judges Education, and a newly created Design Group to assist with educational projects in various media. This complex committee is headed by a Chair who oversees the work of the four subcommittees and deals with the Board of Directors on their projects. The Chair needs to be an organized, effective leader with good interpersonal skills, have been involved with Golden Retrievers for at least 12 years as a breeder and have participated in conformation, field, obedience or performance activities. While the Chair does not need in-depth technical knowledge, the position requires adequate computer skills in order to maintain effective communication.

A complete job description can be found on the GRCA website together with an application to be completed for this position. For questions or additional information, please contact the Secretary, Janet Peacock, jepgr@aol.com

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BREED EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Subcommittee Position Openings

The GRCA Judges’ Education Subcommittee has vacancies which must be filled as soon as possible. If you’re interested in serving in on this subcommittee, please submit an application to Janet Peacock, GRCA Secretary (jepgr@aol.com) or 16 Desvio Ct, Pacifica CA 94044-4229. The application form can be found on the GRCA web site or click on Breed Education on the sidebar, then Breed Education Committee Application.

Judges' Education Subcommittee - Must reside in the EASTERN REGION

Qualifications: Each regional subcommittee member shall have at least fifteen years of documented experience in showing Golden Retrievers in conformation and shall each have bred five litters of Golden Retrievers and produced four AKC champions of record from those litters. Each subcommittee member shall have been a GRCA member for at least fifteen years. Of the three regional subcommittee members and the Chair, at least two of these four shall be AKC approved Golden Retriever Breeder/Judges.

Purpose: The purpose of the Judges' Education Subcommittee shall be to educate current and aspiring judges in the evaluation of Golden Retrievers in the show ring according to the official AKC breed standard, by developing project ideas for Board approval, and design and produce audio/visual programs, articles and brochures as approved by the Board.

Design Group

Purpose: The Design Group will work with the various subcommittees of the Breed Education Committee to develop presentation materials. They will secure photographs and videos as requested, and will work with the Technology Committee to add materials to the GRCA website.

Skills: Digital photography and videography, publishing (print, electronic and online), multi-media production, graphic design. Familiarity with the Golden Retriever breed standard, judging and breeding. Familiarity with the Golden Retriever as a hunting dog.

No Design Group member is expected to be an expert in all of these skills. A working knowledge of the new technology for education presentations and teaching materials is desirable.

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Chair, Public Education Committee

Mission: The Mission of the Public Education Committee is to evaluate, develop, and disseminate materials and programs intended to inform the general public on the responsibilities involved in owning and caring for a Golden Retriever.

Responsibilities of the Chairperson:

• The chairperson will oversee the work of the other committee members and ensure a coordination of effort between each area on related projects, and between the PEC and any other GRCA committees that require assistance or support from the PEC.
• Provide an annual report to the Board of Directors on the work of the committee and its projects.
• Ensure that any projects which require an expenditure of funds are outlined in detail and submitted in advance for funding approval to the Board of Directors. Further, the chairperson will be responsible for keeping track of project expenses and should provide the Board with a final report at the conclusion of each project.
• Provide the GRCA Secretary with an annual report that summarizes the accomplishments of the committee and outlines proposals for future programs and projects.
• Maintain all records of the committee.
• Provide successor with all committee records and materials.

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Chair, Specialty Advisory Committee

Mission: The Mission of the Public Education Committee is to assist member clubs who host National and Regional Specialties.

Responsibilities of the Chairperson:

• The Chairman will oversee all activities of this committee
• Contact chairs of upcoming host clubs for Nationals and Regionals.  Offer assistance.  Make sure they have been sent appropriate handbook.  Maintain contact via e-mail or telephone during the years leading up to each event.  Answer questions and provide support.
• Keep Board apprised of possible problems and areas of concern with Nationals and Regionals.  Suggest solutions.
• Keep host clubs apprised of GRCA’s requirements, changes, etc.
• Advise each National host club to reserve block of 30 rooms.
• Work with GRCA Treasurer on financial statements from host clubs.
• If appropriate, visit with potential national host clubs to provide them with            information about submitting a possible bid.
• Answer general questions about GRCA’s National and Regional Specialties from outside inquiries.

A complete job description can be found here. For questions or additional information, please contact the Secretary, Janet Peacock, jepgr@aol.com