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As this year's recipient of the Talisman Award, I've been asked to write
about those things of which I am personally most proud, separate from
those things others see in me. In 25 years, I have had many firsts
in the Dexter world, and have received recognition from many sources,
but the issues where I was a major influence and that stand out for me
are:
* My being able to identify, acquire, extend and protect the Bedford
line of Dexters. My Hiyu animals in service with other breeders
are all reported to be producing animals of exceptional quality and
consistency. I know that by my actions, those genetic traits
acquired from the English Grinstead line via the Bedfords will, with
good management, continue to provide quality and consistency in Dexters
in the years to come.
* My work in genetics. Although untrained, I convinced the real
scientists of my genuine interest in pure research, and received their
acceptance and help. I initiated the DNA work on color, and was
peripherally involved in two of three chondro projects. From my
classification training, I have been able to provide input for trait
selection. Ongoing, through talks, articles and web posts, I
continue to share with others what I have learned, disseminating
accurate technical information at layman level in the Dexter community.
* Closer to home, I spent two years immediately after the split, working
from the DE Corporate Statutes and other Dexter association by laws to
create approximately 200 pages of questions, suggestions, options, legal
references and polished bylaws, presented to the Board in my appointed
quest to provide the ADCA with a set of professional bylaws and rules
that met DE corporate non-profit statutes, and met the requirements of
the Board while protecting the rights of the members. I have the
satisfaction of knowing the work was done, and done well.
* Now, after all these years of active involvement, I have been honored
with the Talisman Plaque. What an exciting reward! The
ultimate honor is to receive recognition from one's peers.
Thank You.
Carol Davidson |
