NRSFTC opposes AFTCA fee increase...

Resolution of the National Red Setter Field Trial Club

May 15, 2011

Whereas the Board of Directors of the Amateur Field Trial Clubs of America (AFTCA) has proposed an additional $3 fee per dog to be assessed on all dogs running under AFTCA sanctioned events,

Whereas the proposal of a $3 fee per dog would place an undue burden on our club already under financial stress from recent economic events in our country,

Whereas the proposal of a $3 fee per dog would place an additional financial burden on club members, most notably those newer club members who have limited financial resources and are already under financial strain,

Whereas the proposed $3 fee per dog essentially amounts to a tax on our sport, without any obvious benefits for such a tax,

Whereas the proposed $3 fee per dog would place a heavier burden upon non-Championship events due to their larger draws and higher frequency, resulting in an excessive burden upon the hobbyist weekend field trialer,

Whereas the proposed $3 fee per dog is being proposed for questionable reasons, without the benefit of substantial data to support such a proposal,

Whereas the National Red Setter Field Trial Club believes it would be in the best interest of the AFTCA and all its member clubs to release complete and full financial reports to all members of the organization and establish a philosophy of full disclosure,

Whereas the National Red Setter Field Trial Club believes an increase in efficiency and/or a more vigorous management of fiscal operations would be a more suitable proposal for the AFTCA’s financial woes,

We, the members of the Board of Directors of the National Red Setter Field Trial Club hereby express opposition to the AFTCA proposal, and

Furthermore, request that the members of the Board of Directors of the AFTCA support our opposition to this proposal by a “no” vote at the AFTCA Board of Directors meeting.

By vote of the Board of Directors of the National Red Setter Field Trial Club
This 15th day of May in the year 2011.

Don Beauchamp, President
Jim Ashby, 1st Vice President
Brian Gelinis, 2nd Vice President
Ross Leonard, Treasurer
Ed Lierman, Secretary
Deborah Fazenbaker, Editor in Chief, The Flushing Whip
Allen Fazenbaker, National Red Setter Futurity Chair
Roger Boser, member of the Board
Bob White, member of the Board
Rupert Colmore, member of the Board
Tim Hammons, member of the Board
Mike Jacobson, member of the Board
Dennis Hidalgo, member of the Board
Tom Norton, member of the Board