Re: Emeritus Judges

[Betty Roberts <florabetty39@aol.com>]

I think the best thing that is happening is that there is a discussion going on re. Emeritus Judges. I moved to Colorado from Region 23 nearly 17 years ago and came as  a Master Judge. I noted there was only on Emeritus Judge in Region 20 and there is still only one Emeritus Judge after all these years. I've regretted deeply that I didn't act to have Tom Magee appointed as an Emeritus Judge. Too many times we go along, fail to act, and then regret it down the road. 

I think we should inform Regional Judges Chairs about this discussion. They should know what is being said.

Betty Roberts

On Jun 18, 2012, at 11:55 AM, Robert Pries wrote:

> That is not what i said. What I am saying is holding an office at the national level is not a requirement for Emeritus Judge. One can perform service in many different ways. But an emeritus judge is expected to have done something more than just the regular duties that a good judge performs. Said judge should have had positive effects on the society over and above just being a judge.
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> Robert you have just confused me!
> 
> So you are saying that a "judge" who also holds an office should be
> considered for Emeritus?????  What does holding an office have to do
> with judging?
> 
> I do agree if a one judges an affiliate show that is on the national
> level because the show is AIS approved.
> 
> Janet
> 
> 
> ---- Original Message ----
> From: robertpries@embarqmail.com
> To: aisdiscuss@aisboard.org
> Subject: Re: [AISdiscuss] Emeritus Judges
> Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2012 08:54:44 -0400 (EDT)
> 
>> the exact wording in the Judges Handbook is "Appointment as Emeritus
>> Judge is based on service at the national level that goes far beyond
>> the expected conscientious performance as an AIS Judge" This does not
>> state that the candidate must serve in a national office. My
>> interpretation would include someone whos work would have a large
>> impact including important regional responsibilities that make the
>> entire system work. I believe a narrow interpretation would be too
>> limiting and ignore the fact that we are all part of a national
>> organization. Judges who travel outside their region to give judges
>> trainings and or judge shows are then acting at a national level.
>> Whenever more then one region is involved you are acting at a
>> national level. If they hold office in Sections or cooperating
>> societies they are acting at a national level. We have many examples
>> of emeritus judges who have done no more that these things. 
>> 
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> Why I have NOT Read IT, I was told by a Judges Trainer that the
>> "Handbook"
>> states that This award is for Service done on the NATIONAL LEVEL ONLY
>> ??  What
>> is the truth here??  I have some Regional People that are deserving.
>> George
>> Boyce R3VP
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Judy Keisling <keisling@swbell.net>
>> To: aisdiscuss <aisdiscuss@aisboard.org>
>> Sent: Mon, May 21, 2012 12:45 pm
>> Subject: Re: [AISdiscuss] Emeritus Judges
>> 
>> 
>> There is no limit as to how many can be nominated by one person or
>> from one
>> egion.
>> 
>> 
>> _______________________________
>> rom: Fran & Henry Day <chatmaison@comcast.net>
>> o: aisdiscuss@aisboard.org
>> ent: Mon, May 21, 2012 11:13:31 AM
>> ubject: Re: [AISdiscuss] Emeritus Judges
>> Could I nominate two judges from Region 23?
>> 
>> Fran Day
>> RVP, Region 23
>> 
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> 
>> rom: "Robert Pries" <robertpries@embarqmail.com>
>> o: aisdiscuss@aisboard.org
>> ent: Monday, May 14, 2012 1:44:31 PM
>> ubject: Re: [AISdiscuss] Emeritus Judges
>> Each year I am reminded that our society has been growing older. Many
>> of the
>> udges in AIS have been judges for more than ten years. Many have also
>> worked
>> ery hard for the organization in many capacities, at the regional
>> level and
>> r the sectional level and a few on the AIS board. Whatever, I am
>> certain
>> here are many, whose service has gone beyond the expected
>> conscientious
>> erformance as judge. I also believe there are several judges whose
>> service at
>> he national level has gone without additional recognition. Look
>> around you
>> nd reflect on the judges you know. Many of us forget that it is we
>> who
>> ominate these special judges for Emeritus Judges. I am certain there
>> are
>> udges who are deserving of this status, but no one has bothered to
>> send a
>> ecommendation for the board to consider. I expect to nominate at
>> least one.
>> ut I expect there are several others who should be so recognized.
>> There have
>> een a number of gaps in recent years where few or no recommendations
>> have
>> one!
>> B to the board. Considering the demographics of our society and how
>> involved
>> any individuals have been through the years, one would expect a much
>> larger
>> ohort of our judges to be Emeritus. Note Emeritus does not means they
>> stop
>> udging, and there is no limit to how many deserving judges can be
>> made
>> meritus. Personlly I think AIS has some catch up to do.
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