NACS Student Judge Application

 

A North American Clivia Society judge is a person considered by the Judges Committee to be qualified to pass critical judgments upon the merits and demerits of Clivia species and hybrids. A student judge is expected to participate in the training program, and upon demonstration of satisfactory completion of this training, may be eligible for consideration for appointment as a junior judge. The affiliated judging committees make final decisions with respect to the appointment and termination of services of student judges. A student judges’ training period is a minimum of two years and a maximum of five years, dating from the local clubs acceptance of the student at a duly called business meeting. If a student judge fails to be advanced at the end of five years of service in this grade, the student shall no longer be permitted to judge and he or she shall be terminated as a student judge.

 

1.       A judge must have a thorough knowledge of the species and hybrids.

2.       A judge must have an understanding of the potential limits of the species involved in the breeding and hybridization of Clivia, and the achievements of the breeder.

  1. A student judge is expected to participate in the training program, and upon demonstration of satisfactory completion of this training, may be eligible for consideration for appointment as a junior judge.

4.       Have a long-term commitment to Clivias, including their cultivation and showing.

5.       Anticipate serving as judges long enough to justify their training and to make contributions to the judging system.

6.       Pass a color-perception test before their applications are acted upon by the judging committee.

7.       Have a wide interest in Clivias beyond those directly related to judging; e.g., habitat conservation, breeding and hybridizing, other Amaryllids, etc.

8.       Be willing and eager to develop their knowledge on Clivia.

9.       Be able to make independent judgments and to maintain a point of view without becoming contentious or defensive.

10.   Maintain high standards of integrity and ethical behavior and avoid any conduct that could be construed as unethical by an observer.

11.   Maintain membership of the Clivia Society or one of its Affiliates; possess the current edition of the Handbook.

12.   Be able to meet the requirements of the judging system with respect to available time, ability to travel, physical and mental fitness, and participation in training and judging activities.

13.   A student judge is required to be a member of the Society for two years;

14.   Must act as Steward under the guidance of a senior or master judge at local shows for at least two years;

15.   Must regularly attend meetings of his/her local Club;

16.   Must regularly attend training meetings and events;

17.   Must be aware of the organizational structure of his Club and its links with other Clubs and the Clivia Society;

18.   Must successfully complete examinations for Clinic 1, which may be oral, written and/or practical, before being allowed to continue as a Junior Judge.

 

I have read and understand the fore-mentioned statements and would like to become a NACS Student Judge.

 

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