TDHA - Support Question

Savoy, I hope you go for it! I was thinking you'd be perfect for that. Maybe dabutcher can help.

Perhaps the TDHA should list out some of the skills that are needed and actively recruit volunteers for those positions. Instead of grabbing help when it is offered, you could spread the word that for someone with accounting and financial experience is needed, or someone with a marketing background, legislative experience, whatever. It would be interesting to see who comes out of the woodwork or who active members can find if they know to look.

As far as membership, in addition to teaming up with DU and Delta and such, it would be a good idea to reach out to breed clubs. I know the NLDA supported the Hunt for the Hungry and hopes to be even more involved in the future. Our mission is to promote and preserve Lacys as a working dog, and losing dog hunters' rights would seriously impede that goal. I have a feeling the Catahoula, BMC, Jagd, etc. people would feel the same way. Just promotion on their boards or newsletter could help. And one thing I thought of was offering a discounted membership to the TDHA along with NLDA membership. Or splitting the discount so you get $5 off NLDA and $5 off TDHA membership when you join both at the same time. Not only would it save members a little cash, it would save them time and hassle by combining the forms. Does that sound like something the TDHA would want to pursue? It would be neat to roll it out at several breed groups at once, and the NLDA would be willing to help promote that.