Make it an AWDF holiday season

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by habanaro on 18 December 2008 - 16:12

Many people here like to argue about stuff. Sometimes its dog related sometimes its not. So I was thinking (that's me always thinking) why not argue about something that could promote the working dog in the United States today. Yes sponsor an AWDF trophy then insult people who did not. They will insult you back. We will get a few people who will make some non sensible statements , a troll or two will take over the thread and we will still promote the working dog in the US . WOW what a concept.

Trophy sponsorships make excellent gifts.....and besides your family probably won't like what you get them anyway so at least you can enjoy what you got them..

My Next schutzhund dog will be a Chia... He has an outstanding long down and I wont need multiple out commands...

http://www.2009awdf.com/trophydonations.html you can contact me at kindevog@yahoo.com Thank you for consideration Jeff Govednik

by yellowrose of Texas on 18 December 2008 - 17:12

I have a whole family of Chia.....

by animules on 18 December 2008 - 18:12

Can I list my dogs names as the sponser? I like that idea!

by hodie on 18 December 2008 - 18:12

Jeff,

Just wondering - if one sponsors a trophy do they even get a thank you note from the organization? I have sponsored two such trophies with USA in the last several years without so much as even a note thanking me. I thank my garbage man at Christmas and every time I see him for his good work. I thank my clients for their business. And there are others I thank for a variety of reasons. In the past when I have won awards, I personally made sure I thanked the sponsor of the award. Hell, I was not even told who the trophies went to. Piss poor way to encourage people to want to do things for any organization.....this one being USA.

I can tell you from a personal phone call that I received last year that one of the larger former sponsors of events like this no longer sponsors anything with USA because they never even got a thank you from anyone for all their trouble.

I hope you or others on your committee at AWDF won't make the same mistake and will see to it that some modicum of common courtesy is shown sponsors, be they large or small contributors.

by habanaro on 19 December 2008 - 15:12

Hodie this is what I did last year to thank everyone for their support.

I thanked them in the USA and the DVG article in the magazine articles that I wrote

Along with that I made sure to mention the sponsors at the event as I am announcing, and on the message boards that I posted them on as well as shooting them an e-mail

I really do appreciate all the support that these folks give us.

As for theUSA national events that is kinda a club to club specific thing as the hosting club is responsible for the trophies not anyone from the national organazation.

Last year was my first time doing the trophies for the AWDF so there was some opportunities to improve on and some things that went ok.

Jeff

by animules on 19 December 2008 - 18:12

Ccatti vom Hiddenhaus and Boa Boneshaker are sponsering a trophy.

by Bob McKown on 19 December 2008 - 18:12

I,ve sponsored trophys at a.w.d.f. and usa national and regional events to show my support getting a ataboy on the back isn,t what it,s about... supporting the orginization is the reason and a good trial is the reward...just my opinion.

by habanaro on 19 December 2008 - 19:12

First off here's the people who have pleged support so far...

Carlos Rojas, Andre Apporrtella, UDC, AWMA, USA Bob McKown, Nia Cottrell, Yvette Woodward, Anne Camper, Barb Eichman M.D.as well as Ccatti vom Hiddenhaus and Boa Boneshaker. I am sorry if I forgotten anyone cause I'm doing this from memory and everyone knows the mind is a terrible thing.

I really appreciate the support. The working Dog Community is small we all need to work together for the preservation of the working breeds. The money not only covers the cost of the trophy but also helps the AWDF in its mission of supporting the working dog in the US. Whether you sponsor a trophy or volunteer it is really appreciated.

I just wish someone would find a better announcer for some of these events...

Jeff

by Mystere on 19 December 2008 - 19:12

I agree with Bob--It is about supporting the club/organization, not to "get something in return." I also agree with Hodie: basic, common courtesy "should" result in some type of "thank you" from hosting clubs. The reality is that such seldom happens. I have sponsored trophies for most USA national events, as well as AWDF, AWMA, etc. for about the past ten years. That, along with trophy donations club and/or regional events comes to several hundred dollars each year. There "is" recognition on each website giving "credit" to trophy sponsors. But, rarely have I truly been made to feel that my support was appreciated. The most outstanding example is Mo Weldon and his club: I had sponsored a trophy as usual, for the North American, but was unable to attend. I later via email asked if I could purchase a catalogue. The woman in charge of that replied with sure, they'd send one right out and thanked me for the support. A week later, a received a BOX from Mo, with a note about how much he and his club appreciated the fact that I had always supported so many events. The box contained the catalogue, an event hat, a bridle-leather leash and collar, an event T-shirt,and a little bottle of local bourbon. :-) THAT, is one of the reasons that I do continue such support year after year. :-)

by Mystere on 19 December 2008 - 19:12

I agree with Bob--It is about supporting the club/organization, not to "get something in return." I also agree with Hodie: basic, common courtesy "should" result in some type of "thank you" from hosting clubs. The reality is that such seldom happens. I have sponsored trophies for most USA national events, as well as AWDF, AWMA, etc. for about the past ten years. That, along with trophy donations club and/or regional events comes to several hundred dollars each year. There "is" recognition on each website giving "credit" to trophy sponsors. But, rarely have I truly been made to feel that my support was appreciated. The most outstanding example is Mo Weldon and his club: I had sponsored a trophy as usual, for the North American several years ago, but was unable to attend. I later via email asked if I could purchase a catalogue. The woman in charge of that replied with sure, they'd send one right out and thanked me for the support. A week later, a received a BOX from Mo, with a note about how much he and his club appreciated the fact that I had always supported so many events. The box contained the catalogue, an event hat, a bridle-leather leash and collar, an event T-shirt,and a little bottle of local bourbon. :-) THAT, is one of the reasons that I do continue such support year after year. :-)

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