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NEAA VERSATILITY AWARDS PROGRAM

Program description: The Versatility Program recognizes Norwegian Elkhounds that excel in more than one area of AKC titled programs. The owner of the Elkhound does not have to be an NEAA member to participate; however, only NEAA member owned Elkhounds are eligible for the Susan D. Phillips Top Versatility Awards.

Program Administration: The Versatility member of the Statistics Committee manages the Versatility Program and tabulates points for titles in the Program. The Versatility Committee utilizes the AKC Awards to recognize dogs who earn Versatility Titles. However, the owner is responsible for contacting the Versatility Statistician to apply for an Versatility Title or Award of Merit and may be asked to supply proof of the completion of the requirements (for instance, copies of the AKC title certificates, a copy of an AKC Certified List of awards, AKC Online Report Progression of Awards, or a copy of the new title as listed in the AKC Awards magazine). Versatility Awards are funded from the NEAA Operating fund with the exception of the Susan D Phillips Top Award plaques (Top VNE, Top VNEX, Top OVNEX, Top MVNEX). One NEAA Versatility Title Certificate and/or Versatility Award of Merit Certificate for each qualifying dog (regardless of co-owners) will be made up by the Versatility Statistician. Title certificates will be mailed to the owner and Award of Merits will be presented at the NEAA Annual Awards Banquet.

VERSATILITY TITLES
The NEAA offers four levels of Versatility Titles for any Norwegian Elkhound that earns a combination of American Kennel Club titles in the following categories: Breed Championship, Obedience, Agility , Tracking, or Lure Coursing.  A Versatility Title will be earned as the requirements for entry-level titles in each category are completed. The following schedule defines the required criteria needed for each level. (Titles may be earned at higher levels of competition).

VNE (Versatile Norwegian Elkhound)
Minimum requirements are for the dog to be titled in two categories at the basic level of competition. Dogs titled in any two of the following categories would qualify:

VNEX (Versatile Norwegian Elkhound Excellent)
Minimum requirements are for the dog to be titled in three categories at the basic level of competition. Dogs titled in any three of the following categories would qualify:

OVNEX (Outstanding Versatile Norwegian Elkhound Excellent)
Minimum requirements are that the dog be titled in four categories at the basic level of competition. Dogs titled in four of the following would qualify:

MVNEX (MASTER Versatile Norwegian Elkhound Excellent)
Minimum requirements are for the dog to be titled in all five categories at the basic level of competition. Dogs titled in all five of the following would qualify:

VERSATILITY AWARDS OF MERIT
The NEAA offers Versatility Award of Merits to further honor those NEAA Versatility Titled
Norwegian Elkhounds and their owners who have achieved above and beyond the ordinary.
Certain criteria must be met at each of the four versatility levels (VNE, VNEX, OVNEX, MVNEX) to
grant Versatility Award of Merits. This will be based on achieving advanced titles, as well as
points as determined by the schedule in this section. Owners are responsible for providing
proof of all titles and points when submitting their application.

V-AOM (Versatility Award of Merit)
To the VNE dog who goes beyond the basic titles to earn intermediate or advanced titles in two categories. Dogs titled in any two of the following categories would qualify:

 

VX-AOM (Versatility Excellent Award of Merit)
To the VNEX dog who goes beyond the basic titles to earn intermediate or advanced titles in three categories. Dogs titled in any three of the following categories would qualify:

 

OVX-AOM (Outstanding Versatility Excellent Award of Merit)
For the OVNEX dog who goes beyond the basic titles to earn intermediate or advanced titles in four categories. Dogs titled in four categories would qualify:

 

MVX-AOM  (Master Versatility Excellent Award of Merit)
For the MVNEX dog who goes beyond the basic titles to earn intermediate or advanced titles in all five categories. Dogs titled in all five categories would qualify:

 

TOP VNE, TOP VNEX,   TOP OVNEX , TOP MVNEX AWARDS
Qualifying Award of Merit points for Top VNE, Top VNEX, Top OVNEX, or Top MVNEX are based on the show/trial events held through Dec 31st of the year previous to the award’s presentation and published in the February issue of the AKC Awards magazine. The dog with the most Award of Merit points in its category will be honored as the Top VNE, Top VNEX, Top OVNEX or Top MVNEX of the year and receive a Susan D. Phillips “Top Award” plaque with an engraved plate that includes the dog’s name, owner’s name, level of award and number of points. The following criteria apply:

 

POINTS TO BE APPLIED TO VERSATILITY AWARD OF MERITS (TOP AWARDS)

Points earned towards Versatility Award of Merit Certificates will be accumulated with each level building upon the other. Example (see Point System section below): A VNE dog earns a V-AOM earning a total of ten (10) points. He is now a CH dog CDX – with two qualifying Best of Breed wins and a Regional Specialty High in Trial. Two (2) points are earned for each CH, CD, and CDX title: one (1) point for each BOB and two (2)  points for the HIT equaling the ten (10) points. The dog later becomes a VNEX when it earns an agility title. It then earns an advanced agility title with two perfect 100 scores and a 1st place. It now qualifies for the VX-AOM with a total score of the ten (10) points earned at the first level, plus four (4) points for the basic and advanced agility titles, and six (6) points for the scores and placement for a total of twenty (20) points. The following proof is required to verify awards and insure issuance of a Versatility Certificate. Copies of the following documents are requested:

 

For individuals who believe they have a dog who qualifies for one or more of these awards, but cannot locate all the required documentation, please submit all available information, especially years in which titles were earned. The Versatility Awards Committee will assist in verification as much as possible. It is the responsibility of the owner of the dog to keep track of points, and the total must be submitted to the awards committee for verification and awarding the appropriate award. Dogs may be honored only once at each level. Points may be accumulated throughout the dog’s show/trial career. (In other words, an owner need not apply as soon as the dog reaches each level, should he desire to wait for the maximum amount of points to accumulate before applying for the Award of Merit.)

Point System for Versatility Award of Merits: Top Awards
Points are awarded based on wins published in the AKC Awards magazine (except AOM wins) and require proof. (i.e. Non-regular event competition wins will not be recognized.)

The points awarded are as follows:
One half point for each

One point for each

Two points for each

Three points for each

Five points for each

Seven Points for each

Ten points for each

NEAA Versatility Awards Chairperson
Kari Olson
N5895 Valley Rd
New Lisbon, WI 53950
ph: 608-562-5302
e-mail: longships@mwt.net

 


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