The Executive Committee

THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

The Executive Committee of Hertford & District Dog Training Society (HDDTS) deals with the administrative side of the club, organising the finances, membership, venue, AGM, liaison with the Kennel Club, insurances etcetera, to enable the trainers to concentrate on the important task of helping you train your dogs.

Our main task is to ensure that the club runs smoothly and that there are sufficient funds from your weekly class fees to cover the rent at the Drill Hall, provide training for new trainers and advanced courses for our more experienced trainers and to cover general running costs.

In the past, whenever there have been sufficient funds available, we have also donated substantial sums to charities such as local animal shelters and to provide support dogs for people with epilepsy.

We are very fortunate to have Malcolm Michael as President of HDDTS. He has been actively involved with the club since its inception in the early 60's as both trainer and chairman; he is regularly in attendance

on a Thursday evening and can be found sitting near the treasurer's desk. There are currently 9 active members of the Executive Committee

Chairperson - Patrick Leamy chairs Executive Committee meetings & the AGM and gives the introductory welcome talk to new members.

Treasurer - Jean Elliot keeps a tight reign on the finances and organises the bookkeeping & merchandise - members will also see her every week as the friendly face collecting the class fees!

Secretary - Tracy Everett keeps accurate minutes of all committee meetings and is responsible for all HDDTS matters with the Kennel Club and any correspondence with the members and between the club and the outside world.

Assistant Treasurer - Fay Matthews - Jean's trusty sidekick, and again found at the desk each week collecting class fees.

Intake Secretary - Diane Hart organises the waiting list for new members and the introductory night for beginners, taking the subscriptions and checking that dogs have been vaccinated.

Assistant Intake Secretary - Wendy Maskell helps Diane with the new intakes.

Committee members - Anna Riddell, Roy Stebbeds and Sandra Warner all contribute towards the decisions made by the committee and energetically carry out other tasks as required.