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Regional Educational Seminar - Seed Money Program

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Funding Amount

$500 seed money per region per year

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Regional Educational Seminar - Seed Money Program

Overview: 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)

Award Amount: $500.00 seed money per region per calendar year

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

    • Contact Information:
    Yvonne Samuelson
    PO Box 1024
    Tracy, CA 95378-1024
    650-440-9714
    Seahavenss@aol.com

    How to Apply

    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

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