Regional Educational Seminar - Seed Money Program

Once a year per Region, $500.00 SEED money is made available as support for an educational event. This program encourages regional education initiatives hosted by ASSA member clubs.

Geographic Scope: By ASSA Region (United States)

Focus Areas:

• Breed standard
• Breed medical/health issues
• Judge's education
• History
• AKC rules
• Legislation
• Nutrition
• Genetics
• Kennel management

Eligible Presenters/Hosts: Single or multiple ASSA member clubs; events may be presented in conjunction with Specialties

Target Audience: Judges, ASSA members, non-ASSA member breeders, etc.

Financial Terms:

• Host club(s) receives profits from the event minus the $500.00 seed money
• Host club(s) required to donate a minimum of 10% of event profits (after repayment of the $500.00 seed money) to ASSA
• If profit is less than $500.00, 50% of the profit will be refunded to ASSA

Responsibility Structure:

• Regional Director is ultimately responsible for the event in their Region
• Regional Judges Education Chairman assists, as needed
• Regional Director and Regional Judges Education Chairman work together with host club(s) to develop event content
• Host club handles advertising, promotion, and planning

Application Process

1. Submission Timeline: Regional Directors must present a written request no later than 60 days prior to the event date. Requests submitted after this date will not be eligible.
2. Required Materials:
   • Budget of the planned event
   • Description of seminar content
   • Outline of seminar content
   • Name(s) of presenter(s)
   • Anticipated attendance
   • Expected income
3. Submission Process:
   • Regional Director forwards written request to the Education Chairman
4. Review & Approval:
   • Educational Grants Chairman responds as soon as possible when approval is granted
   • ASSA Treasurer forwards funds immediately upon approval
5. Post-Event Reporting:
   • Regional Director provides written event summary to Education Grants Chairman no later than 30 days after event completion
   • Report must include:
   • Financial accounting
   • Concerns on program acceptability and value
   • Report will be presented to the Board at its next meeting
6. Additional Support:
   • AKC will assist by sending mailing labels for judges within a specified area at no charge