Mission: to recognize Spinone and club members for their outstanding performance in the advancement of the breed through the presentation of the listed awards. The committee will also suggest additional awards that might further this process.

Scope of Duties: The committee will administer the present awards and make recommendations to the board/officers of SCOA regarding the person(s) or dog(s) which will receive the listed awards at the annual meeting. The recommendations for the awards should be presented to the board no later than 30 days prior to the annual meeting. The time period covering all awards will be the previous calendar year. The committee should periodically evaluate the awards/recognition program and suggest the creation of new awards/recognition programs to stimulate participation in the club and further advance the breed. No club awards may be advertised in the Premium or Judging Program or any AKC Program booklet. All trophies are the property of SCOA and the committee will insure that the trophy's are returned prior to the awards ceremony at the annual national meeting. The committee will design and transmit to the membership an “Awards Nomination Form” that members may utilize to nominate persons/dogs for the respective awards under consideration. All awards are made to SCOA members only.

Awards definitions (pdf file)

Area of Responsibility: To update the AKC” Breed Standards for the Spinone.

Scope of Duties: To review and correct the current AKC approved breed standard for the Spinone and recommend to the SCOA board the changes or corrections needed.

Area of Responsibility: To facilitate and promote the testing of Spinone in AKC and NAVHDA hunting tests/field trials.

Scope of Duties: To facilitate, organize and operate AKC/NAVHDA Hunting Tests/ Field trials (When that day comes) at all National meetings and at other locations, times and dates as approved by the board throughout the year. To educate and assist club members in hunting related areas. To promote the testing of Spinone and facilitate hunting tests/field trials in all area and regional clubs. The committee will develop and encourage club members to participate in their respective events. Programs should include educational article, programs at club events, including regional and area clubs and mentoring programs.

Area of responsibility:  The continuing education of AKC conformation judges about the Spinone.
Scope of duties: To develop and maintain a standard breed seminar presentation that will be used by all seminar presenters. To develop and maintain educational material, including written handouts, an illustrated standard, a "guide for judges" reference card, and a web site judges education section which includes the above items as well as other relevant items. To develop qualification criteria for breed seminar presenters and ringside mentors and recommend to the SCOA board persons to be authorized as seminar presenters and/or mentors.
To receive requests for breed seminars and recommend approval/disapproval. To maintain a list of all attendees of SCOA-approved seminars.’ Final approval of the Breed Standard presentation, educational materials, presenters and ringside mentors is the responsibility of the SCOA Board of Directors.'

Junior Showmanship Committee

SCOAJuniors@gmail.com

Kathy Hamaker, Chair

Susan Lindsey, Stacie Coates, Lori Ritchey

Board Liaison:  Sue McGregor

Area of Responsibility: Promote and encourage involvement in the AKC Junior Handling program.

Scope of Duties: Develop ways to help juniors and recognize achievement of those juniors showing Spinoni.

Board Liaison: Sue McGregor

Area of Responsibility: To facilitate and promote the formation of AKC regional clubs for the Spinone Club of America.

Scope of Duties: To facilitate and assist in the organization and establishment of SCOA/AKC regional clubs in the United States. The committee will develop a program to assist groups of SCOA members in the formation of AKC accredited dog clubs. Members are encouraged to become familiar with AKC rule book (RCLA 01(1/09)) “Sample Constitution and bylaws for All-Breed, Specialty, Obedience, Tracking, Agility and Group Clubs” and the AKC rule book (RC Form (11/09)) “How to form an AKC accredited dog club”.

Area of Responsibility: To develop programs and merchandise to facilitate funding of SCOA events and the club in general.

Scope of Duties: To develop fund raising programs. To secure and recommend to the SCOA board the use of the SCOA club logo on merchandise and items of interest.