Dixie Professional Stewards: Code of Ethics and Steward Responsibilities

CODE OF ETHICS AND
STEWARD RESPONSIBILITIES

STEWARD’S
CODE OF ETHICS

**1. Professional Conduct**
A.	Common courtesy is to be extended to everyone at ALL times.
B.	Dress neatly, comfortable, in a Professional manner, which will compliment your judge.
C.	Foul, abusive or slanderous language will NOT be tolerated.
D.	Conversation with the judge should never include information about specific dogs you own and/or show, comments about dogs judged in the ring, or questioning the judge’s decisions.1
E.	Eating lunch with the judges is frowned upon. Clear any request with the Chief Steward.
F.	The steward’s book must be signed and given to the Chief Steward when assignment is completed. Check the book to verify that all markings have been properly made.
G.	Stewards who are showing dogs are to make note of this on his/her steward’s book back cover.
H.	Never leave the building with the steward’s bag. Leave it with the Show Superintendent.
I.	Judges will periodically be asked to evaluate stewards. Any problem will be discussed individually with the evaluated steward.
J.	Complaining is NOT appropriate, you are looked upon in the same respect as a judge.
K.	Ring problems should be immediately brought to the attention of the Chief Steward. DO NOT argue nor contend with judges, show committee nor exhibitors. Call immediately for the Chief Steward or Superintendent.

**2. Assignments.**
A.	Work Calendars will be e-mailed to all in my e-mail address book. E-mail in return to indicate your availability to work. For those without e-mail, let me know at a show or shows your probable schedule.
B.	Only sign up to work at the shows you know you will attend. Let me know if you can be called in an emergency.
C.	If you are unable to attend a show when you are expected to work, contact the Chief Steward AS SOON AS POSSIBLE so that a replacement steward may be contacted. The Chief Steward may be reached at my cell phone - 251-978-0630 .

**3. Stewards Meetings.**
A.	If necessary, a brief meeting will be held 10 minutes prior to picking up your ring material for any “Special” announcements for the day.

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The “Dixie Professional Stewards” is a service, with a positive effort on each member’s part, working as a team to be a valuable part of dog shows throughout our region. If you have any questions, recommendations, or constructive criticism, please share this with the Chief Steward.

Thank you!

**CONTACT INFO**
Marilyn Currey - Chief Steward candmcurrey@att.net Cell: 352-875-1103 Norman Crook - Past President

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