Re: [AISdiscuss] JT Handbook Revisions

[CEMahan@aol.com]

Well here is a thought. I dislike the term "Retired Master Judge" because  it 
implies the person cannot judge an iris show, which is not correct. One  
suggestion would be to call a person in this class "Master Show  Judge." It is a 
more positive term. People are often frantic to get show judges,  and often 
they do not realize that "retired" master judges can be asked. 
 
And while on the subject, if I controlled the world we would go back  to a 
system of garden judges and show judges (the standards of which would  not have 
to be so stringent). When a garden judge fails to get required  training, vote 
the ballot two years running, or make required reports, their  services might 
be retained as a show judge. These people are normally  well-qualified to 
judge shows, and we certainly need more people available to  judge shows. Food 
for thought.
 
If you don't like my suggestions, I will not be offended. Just trying to be  
helpful. Clarence Mahan

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