(Revised 04/07)
The profile of an individual qualified to receive this award is one who has
contributed to the Standard Schnauzer Club of America in an unselfish way over
a long period of time. This award is designed to honor those members who,
like Ruth Inman, give of themselves for the welfare of Standard Schnauzers
and in support of the SSCA. They are the members who can be counted upon to do
the sometimes difficult, often thankless tasks upon which the club depends.
They should currently be a member of the SSCA and have maintained membership
status for a minimum of ten (10) years.
The Ruth Inman Service Award is not designed as an annual award; - there may be
years in which no one is nominated and selected for this honor. The nominations
originate from the membership; the SSCA Board chooses the recipient. The President or
a designated alternate will present the award at the Annual Awards banquet during the SSCA National Specialty weekend.
Only one (1) award may be given per year.
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The signature of five (5) members in good standing is required for the nomination.
Members supporting the nomination may e-mail their support of the nomination
followed by a manually signed copy of such support via U.S. mail to the SSCA Secretary.
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Each nomination must be accompanied by an essay with a limitation of 500 words
stating the reason(s) the nominee is deserving of the award. The SSCA Secretary
must receive nominations by February 1st of the current year either by U.S. mail or e-mail.
This date corresponds with the due date of the Annual Awards submissions.
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The nomination(s) received for the year will be circulated to the SSCA Board by March 1st
(via e-mail or U.S. mail). If there is one nominee, the SSCA Board will vote to approve
or reject the nomination.
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If there are two or more nominees, the SSCA Board will select the winner by ballot.
The Secretary will give the SSCA Annual Awards Chairperson the name of the
recipient so that a plaque may be ordered and suitably engraved.
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The reeipient's name shall not be published in the minutes of the meeting or club
publication prior to the presentation of the award.
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The award will be presented at the Annual Awards banquet during the SSCA National Specialty weekend.
The award will be similar in type to the award given for SSCA Conformation Dog of the Year.
Nominee:
Address:
SSCA Offices & Board Positions Held:
SSCA Committees:
Other Services to the SSCA:
Nominated By:
Phone Number:
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The nomination must be accompanied by an essay with a limitation of 500 words stating the reason(s)
the nominee is deserving of the award.
THE APPLICATION AND ESSAY CAN BE SENT TO THE SSCA SECRETARY EITHER BY U.S. MAIL
OR E-MAIL AND IS
TO BE RECEIVED BY FEBRAURY 1st.
The Standard Schnauzer Club of America approved the Ruth Inman Service Award in 1995.
The award was created in memory of Ruth Inman who gave many years of service to her beloved
breed and the SSCSC and SSCA breed clubs. It was established to recognize those who have
given of their time and energies in an unselfish way to the betterment of the SSCA, it's
affiliated local clubs, and the Standard Schnauzer breed.
It is not an annual award, and, there may be no more than one awarded each year.
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1998 - John and Dorothy Pazereskis, Galesburg, IL
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1999 - John and Arlene Lonsdale, Oroville, CA
(Photo: Pepper 'N Salt, Nov 1999, p 11)
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2000 - Margaret (Peggy) Smith, Dallas, TX
(Photo: Pepper 'N Salt, Nov 2000, p 11)
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2001 - No Recipient
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2002 - Earl and Arden Holst, Agoura Hills, CA
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2003 - Donald and Mary Lou Just, Auburn, CA
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2004 - Judy Legan, Irvine, CA
(Photo: Pepper 'N Salt, Mar 2005, p 9)
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2005 - Penny Duffee, Bloomington, IL
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2006 - Gail Mackiernan, Silver Spring, MD
(Photo: Pepper 'N Salt, Nov 2007, p 10)
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2007 - Nancy Grizzi, Sherrills Ford, NC
(Photo: Pepper 'N Salt, Nov 2008, p 5)
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2008 - Elizabeth & Harvey Mohrenweiser, Turner, OR
(Photo: Pepper 'N Salt, Nov 2009, p 27)
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2009 - No Recipient
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2010 - Judy & Dick Housekeeper, Tulsa, OK
(Photo: Pepper 'N Salt, Nov 2011, p 20)
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2011 - Kathi & Roy Dvorak, Westminster, CO
(Photo: Pepper 'N Salt, Nov 2012, p 12)
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2012 - No Recipient
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2013 - Liz Hansen, Centralia, MO
(Photo: Pepper 'N Salt, Nov 2014, p 31)
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2014 - Georgia Sabean, Warrenton, VA
(Photo: Pepper 'N Salt, Nov 2015, p 41)
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2015 - No Recipient
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2016 - Pat Lombardi, Brooksville, FL
(Photo: Pepper 'N Salt, Nov 2017, p 5)
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2017 - No Recipient
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2018 - No Recipient
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2019 - No Recipient