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Candidate for President
Karen Nauer <vicepres@gspca.org>
I am Karen Rooks Nauer and am running for President to strengthen the GSPCA for the future.
I believe I am well positioned to proactively communicate and interact with the GSPCA membership. My experience includes many years of being in executive meetings and capturing key information and providing on the spot input as well as documenting and communicating results to others.
My participation in a variety of activities including conformation, hunt tests, agility, tracking, obedience and AKC Conformation judging – providing the depth and breadth of knowledge an officer should have to represent our diverse membership. I am confident I have the skills to provide constructive feedback during BOD meetings and represent the interests of the breed and our GSPCA members. My strong belief in regular communication about AKC rules and proposed rule changes in multiple sports, health issues with the GSPCA Board, GSPCA members, and use of our club’s tools such as the GSPCA website and Journal, make me well qualified for the task.
Many members miss an opportunity to provide feedback if they are not aware the BOD is seeking feedback on proposed changes. Maintaining a strong GSPCA depends on the GSPCA reflecting the needs of members in all venues.
My involvement with GSPs began in 1963. Communication and organization are key to my success as a GSP person and my career outside of GSPs with an MBA and strong business acumen. I have been an active volunteer for the GSPCA for many years including my current duties as the Vice President, AKC Delegate, former Chairperson for the Health & Welfare Committee and as a former member of the NSS Show Committee. My proudest accomplishment was leading the GSPCA Health & Welfare Committee and members in raising over $100,000 for hemangiosarcoma research and over $30,000 for Epilepsy research.
Please consider voting for me — I am dedicated to the breed and to the club and will not disappoint the board or our membership.
Regards,
Karen
Karen Rooks Nauer RN MBA