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The purpose of this survey is to provide Ithaca Conference participants, as well as those unable to be present, with an opportunity to formulate and share their views on issues that are too complex to discuss thoroughly in a one-day conference.

Consensus Survey

Name: Organizational affiliation(s): E-mail address:

I. PROCEDURE

I.1. Who should vote? Only those at conference make decisions Online participants should have a chance to email or telephone their votes No decisions should be made at the conference; everything must be decided after people have a chance to digest the issues I.2. How do we make decisions? All decisions must be by majority If a majority votes for inaction, the minority that wants to act should proceed Comments:

II. ORGANIZATION

II.1. Should we establish a new organization? Yes No Maybe II.2. If so, what should be the primary focus? Dog parks Dog-owner groups Dog-friendly communities II.3. What should be the geographic scope? regional US (at least initially) US US and Canada US, Canada and Mexico Worldwide II.4. What should be the Mission Statement? Comments: II.5. Should the organization be established as a non-profit? Yes, as soon as possible Yes, but not right away No II.6. Should we exclude the "owner" [with reference to dogs] from our vocabulary and name? Yes No Maybe II.7. Which are acceptable names for our new organization? (Check as many as you find tolerable.) American Dog Owner Groups (ADOG) Coalition for Dog-Friendly Communities (CDC) Cynophilia (Greek-derived word for "Dog-Friendliness") Dog Parks Dog People International Alliance of Dog Owner Groups (IADOG) International Association of Dog Owner Groups (IADOG) North American Dog Owner Groups (NADOG) North American Dog Parks (NADP) United States Dog Owner Groups (USDOG) Wag! Worldwide Outside and Off-leash Foundation (WOOF) II.8. Which name do you prefer for our new organization? American Dog Owner Groups (ADOG) Coalition for Dog-Friendly Communities (CDC) Cynophilia (Greek-derived word for "Dog-Friendliness") Dog Parks Dog People International Alliance of Dog Owner Groups (IADOG) International Association of Dog Owner Groups (IADOG) North American Dog Owner Groups (NADOG) North American Dog Parks (NADP) United States Dog Owner Groups (USDOG) Wag! Worldwide Outside and Off-leash Foundation (WOOF) None of the above Other (please enter your suggestion): Comments: II.9. Should we ask Jason Smith to establish the non-profit in Texas on a pro-bono basis as per his offer? (Note that this would still entail some costs.) Yes, as soon as possible No Maybe II.10. If so, should we also proceed as soon as possible with the 501(c)3? Yes No Maybe II.11. Must we avoid potentially divisive issues such as Breed-Specific Legislation and bans on amateur breeding of dogs? Yes No Maybe II.12. Should we elect provisional officers? Yes No Maybe II.13. If so, which do we need? board of directors or steering committee President Chief fundraiser Secretary Treasurer Webmaster Comments: II.14. Would you like to serve as an officer? If so, which office? II.15. Should positions be compensated? Yes No Maybe

III. PROJECTS

III.1. Should we commit to any projects? Fund-raising Dogs Across America (a coast-to-coast relay march) Collaboration with National Dog Day (Aug. 26) -- see www.nationaldogday.com Campaign for Dog-Friendly Communities Dog-Friendly Community Ranking System Award for most dog-friendly community (or most improved) Dog-Friendly Community Pledge Here is a draft of the proposed DFC Pledge: On behalf of the City of ________, I recognize our great debt to dogs as companions and allies. I ask every official, agency, group, business, and individual citizen to do what you can to make ours a truly dog-friendly community. Would you approve of it as it stands? Yes No Maybe If not, please suggest revisions: Publications: Dog Owner Group Yearbook Dog Park Yearbook Magazine Dog Parks for Dummies Comments:

IV. FUTURE MEETINGS

IV.1. How should we continue to meet? Only online Online and face-to-face (F2F) Annual national face-to-face (F2F) conferences Regional F2F conferences IV.2. When and where should we schedule our next F2F meeting? General comments about this survey and/or the upcoming conference:

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