ANDREA WERNER - PRESIDENT
My name is Andrea Werner and I have been involved with purebred dogs most of my life. I have owned, raised and bred several breeds since that time including Beagles, Labrador Retrievers, Siberian Huskies, Golden Retrievers and currently Rat Terriers.
My first Rat Terrier was a rescue that I came to adore which led me to do some research into the breed. As is usually the case, one thing led to another and I now call myself mom to several Rat Terriers. Each is special in their own way, and all live inside my home with my husband of 35 years, Jeff. Our children, Brian (32) and Jamie (29) are both grown and married, so our time now is spent enjoying our dogs and our extended family and grandchild.
After raising my family, I went back to work and have been employed as an elementary physical education teacher since 1994, and in that capacity I service over 800 children. I am the United Way student sponsor, the adaptive physical education sponsor, as well as serving on our school leadership team, appointed by the principal, the Gradebook manager and the PTA liaison. These responsibilities require me to be able to deal with a vast number of different personalities and make it necessary for me to be a good listener and communicator. The ability to hear all sides and formulate a plan that is best for the majority is a skill I have learned well.
In 1987 I was elected to an all male Board of Directors for the West Kendall Optimist Club. My responsibilities included Baseball Commissioner of the Boys Minor League Division. In 1988 I was given further responsibility as purchasing agent and Commissioner of the boys and girls Major League Division. I was accountable for a budget in excess of one hundred thousand dollars. In 1992 I was honored to accept the position of President of the West Kendall Optimist Baseball Board. The league is comprised of over 1,000 boys and girls. I instituted a fundraising concept that raised $19,000 in the first year, nearly double what had been done previously. The fact that a woman was nominated as the President of a previously all male board of directors speaks volumes for the respect I have earned.
I have served as Assistant District Administrator of Little League International since 1992. I am a graduate of the University of Miami with a Bachelor of Education. While in college I played Varsity tennis in both singles and doubles. After graduation I went on to a professional career in women’s tennis, before becoming a teaching professional at Kings Bay Yacht and Country Club in Miami, Fl. After marrying, I retired from tennis and concentrated on our family life. When my children were both in high school I decided to go back to my career in education, where I currently remain.
We need to all be able to share ideas and experiences freely with friends and colleagues. I plan to bring in fresh ideas, and to make a point of including agility, rally, obedience and terrier racing as well as conformation as our priorities. We need to continue to address health issues and to put forth maximum effort in moving forward as a club for the betterment of the breed.
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