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Welcome Members!

I am pleased to welcome Zone 1 members of the Canadian Kennel Club (Nova Scotia & Newfoundland).  It is my intention, through this web site, to offer members the latest information available on CKC actions, activities and programs.  Effective communication, however, requires interaction.  I invite you to approach me at a local canine event, call me at any time or send me an email.

2007 information has been archived. To view 2007 information click here
 

The Canadian Kennel Club
200 Ronson Drive
Suite 400
Etobicoke ON
M9W 5Z9

June 27,2008
CKC Election
 As you know 2008 is an Election and Referendum Year!  Important election information will appear in the August Official Section and notices will also appear on the CKC website and statements beginning next month.
As of July 1st members will be able to check their eligibility to vote by visiting our website  www.ckc.ca  and logging on as a member or calling the election information line at 1-877-DOGSCKC (1-877-364-7252).  
 If you have any questions, please let me know.
 Lee Steeves
June 27, 2008
 
 
 
In This Issue
Announcing CKC RDOG'S Day!
CKC Foundation Board Appointed
FCI Recap and Status Report
Request for Proposal - CKC Charity Event
CKC Life Member Celebrates 100th Year!
CKC Legislative Policy Statements Now on Public Website
Air Canada Summer Embargo Reinstated
May 2008 MemberVoice Survey Results
Announcing CKC RDOG'S Day!
50 Years 
On Saturday June 14, 2008, at the CKC Annual General Meeting, the Canadian Kennel Club announced the first ever National Responsible Dog Ownership Day* to be held this September.  Events will begin Saturday, September 20, 2008, and culminate in an RDOG Walk across Canada on RDOG'S DAY Saturday, September 27. "Responsible Dog Ownership Groups" (RDOG'S) will rally across Canada in neighbourhoods large and small and collectively promote, educate and enlighten.  
CKC Foundation Board Appointed
 
At the inaugural meeting of the CKC Foundation members held in conjunction with the CKC Board meetings in June, the appointment of CKC Foundation's first Board members was made. 
FCI Recap and Status Report
 
FCISince being notified on November 24, 2006, of the decision by the General Committee of the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) to sanction the CKC there have been numerous discussions, meetings and correspondence exchanges.
 
Request for Proposal - CKC Charity Event
 
The Canadian Kennel Club and the CKC Charity Event Committee is inviting bids for the provision of set-up and clean-up services for a three-day event to be held in Tillsonburg, Ontario in November 2008.
 

CKC Life Member Celebrates 100th Year!

 
The Canadian Kennel Club would like to congratulate CKC Life Member, Dorothy Grosart, on her centennial year, as of May 1, 2008. Dorothy joined the CKC on January 1, 1960 and is currently in her 49th year of membership with the Club.
 
CKC Legislative Policy Statements Now on Public Website 
 
The Canadian Kennel Club is pleased to announce that the CKC Legislative Policy statements are now accessible via the public CKC website under "CKC Resources" or by clicking here.
Air Canada Summer Embargo Reinstated
 
As part of our continued dialogue with Air Canada, CKC recently contacted Air Canada officials regarding the reinstatement of the summer embargo, from June 20 until September 10, 2008. 
 
 
May 2008 MemberVoice Survey Results
 
Thanks to all members who responded to the May 2008 MemberVoice survey! Your comments are invaluable to the growth of this organization.
 
Here are the results:
1. When driving to shows and trials this summer, which distance driven applies most to you? (This applies to your estimated travel distance for the entire summer).
 
Under 250 Kms - 22.5%
250 - 500 Kms - 21.7%
500 - 1000 Kms - 16.4%
1000 - 2000 Kms - 12.8%
2000 - 5000 Kms - 13.8%
Over 5000 Kms - 5.4%
Not applicable - 5.7%
 
2. Will rising gas consumption costs impact your participation in CKC events?
 
Yes 69.1%
No 25.6%
Not applicable 3.6%
 
Click here for the June 2008 MemberVoice survey.

Watch for the results in the next Bulletin!
 
June 2008
Welcome to the June issue of the CKC member email newsletter, your source for the latest news regarding CKC activity, updates and more!
 
 
 
  June 08 OS
Bambi with Paige Bolahood, Customer Service Representative, Apex Publishing.
Photo courtesy of Kelly Caldwell.
2008 is an Election and Referendum Year!
Important election information will appear in the August Official Section and on the CKC Website next month.  Stay tuned for further details!
Reminder: CKC Address Change
Effective April 14, 2008, the new CKC Head Office location and mailing address is:

The Canadian Kennel Club
200 Ronson Drive
Suite 400
Etobicoke ON
M9W 5Z9

Please be advised that, as of April 14, 2008, automatic mail redirect will be in place for a period of six months.

2008 Board Meeting Dates
Upcoming meeting dates for 2008 are as follows:

 
September 27 & 28*
 

The agenda for each Board meeting will be made available prior to each meeting via the CKC website, under membership services/board meetings/agendas.

 
*The September Board meeting dates have been revised.
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MAy 4, 2008 March Board Meeting
Directors notes on the are now available. Click here
April 22, 2008

NOTICE OF MEETING OF CKC BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Thursday, June 12, 2008, 9 am & Friday, June 13, 2008, 9 am
Canadian North Meeting Room, Ramada Hotel & Convention Centre
1818 Victoria Ave, Regina, SK S4P 0R1
Please submit agenda items by May 1, 2008 to my attention at: 
amaggs@ckc.ca

*
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Saturday, June 14th, 10:00 am
Caledonia (Callie) Curling Club
2225 Sandra Schmirler Way, Regina, SK S4W 1B6

*
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS (Ramada Hotel & Convention Centre)
Reservations can be made by email
regina@saskramada.com or
telephone 1-800-667-6500, prompt #2 for Regina.  Refer to group #11015 to
get our convention rate of $98 plus taxes for rooms with 1 queen sized bed
or 2 double beds.  IMPORTANT NOTE:  The cut-off date for making reservations
at the convention rate is May 11.  After that date, reservations will be
accepted on an availability basis and you will be charged the going rate.

April 8, 2008
 
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY - FCI LIFTS BAN ON CKC JUDGES
 
At the recent FCI General Committee meeting held on April 1, 2, 2008, the decision was made to lift a ban imposed on CKC judges since late 2007. CKC Chair, Mr. Dwain McLean, received official written notice April 8, 2008, and stated that "This is encouraging news for the CKC and our community of judges. It will allow judges to continue unencumbered in accepting foreign judging assignments." 

Lifting the ban facilitates communication with FCI, allowing our organizations to move forward in relationship building. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was presented to the FCI for consideration by CKC on January 11th and will form a cornerstone for future dealings between CKC and FCI member countries. The full correspondence received from Mr. Y. De Clercq, FCI Executive Director appears below.

 
Dear Mr. McLean,

 We have received your email sent to Mr. Muller.
The FCI General Committee indeed met last Tuesday and Wednesday and we are now able to report to you officially on the decision that was made.

The General Committee has decided to keep on cooperating with the Canadian Kennel Club in order to reach an agreement specifically as far as the "judge's issue" is concerned with a view to finally sign the MOU. Mr. Martinez (President of the FCI Section "Américas and Caribbean" and member of the FCI General Committee) will address this topic to the CKC in cooperation with the Executive Committee. While working together, the ban on the judges will be lifted, thus allowing CKC judges to judge at FCI CACIB shows. These judges will be allowed to judge, strictly and exclusively, the breeds which are recognized by the CKC and for which they have a CKC judging license. All of this with immediate effect and within a time frame until December 2008. The FCI website will be adjusted this week and the FCI members will be officially notified.

 
Trusting that the above will be of interest and will enable all the parties to finalize their cooperation project,

Yours sincerely / Salutations distinguées / Atentamente / Mit freundlichen Grüssen
 
FCI Office
Y. De Clercq, FCI Executive Director

 
April 4, 2008
 
CANADIAN TRANSPORT RULING SUPPORTS CHALLENGE TO AIR CANADA POLICY
 
Air Canada's proposal to discontinue the carriage of small animals as checked baggage found unreasonable. Read the full story!
 
OTTAWA, April 4 /CNW Telbec/ - The Canadian Transportation Agency has disallowed Air Canada's proposed tariff revisions which would have terminated the carriage of animals and their kennels weighing less than 70 lbs as checked baggage on both domestic and international flights.
 
In its Decision No. 155-C-A-2008, the Agency found that the proposed revisions were unreasonable since an imbalance existed between the interests of Air Canada and consumers by giving only advantages to the carrier while exposing pet owners to many significant disadvantages.
   
Air Canada has until May 5, 2008, to amend its domestic tariff to allow for the carriage of animals and their kennels weighing less than 70 lbs as checked baggage. As for international flights, the Agency had already suspended, in July 2007, the carrier's proposed revision, and is now confirming its disallowance.
 
The Canadian Transportation Agency is an independent quasi-judicial tribunal which operates like a court. It regulates various modes of transportation under Government of Canada jurisdiction, including air, marine and rail. Its decision-making process is governed by the rules of fairness and natural justice to ensure that all parties in a complaint receive equitable treatment.
 
 

 

March 31, 2008

Responsible Dog Ownership Committee

 

The Committee met by conference call on December 6, 2007.  Present were Cathy Prothro, John Hodgkinson, Margaret Jones, Lee Steeves and Sonny Allinson. 

 

Updates were provided of areas across Canada that have been facing BSL challenges and/or new Municipal dog by-laws that could adversely impact the dog fancy.  Included were Halifax where a new by-law has been effected.  The local CKC Director spoke to Council at first reading and was asked for input to the by-law.  As a result of that input, moderation of several areas occurred.  BSL was not included in Halifax. 

In Ontario, two municipalities have been considering mandatory spay/neuter by laws.  These changes are cropping up across the country and now, more than ever, it is critical that members maintain a vigilant watch on their councils, bringing information and pressure to bear as necessary to ensure that legislation is effected knowledgeably and with an understanding of the impact on the Fancy.  In the West, spay/neuter is being proposed to some municipalities by local citizens.  The basic concerns began with roaming cats but broadened to all domestic pets.  Mr. Allinson has continued to write letters to councils supporting the CKC’s position that mandatory spay neuter is not in the best interest of responsible dog ownership and that BSL does not work.  The CKC Director for BC South west has been actively involved in pushing back against the by laws in areas including Saanich.  If members are facing restrictions such as these, the CKC has had significant success in dealing with municipalities and will support members who approach us for help.  Members should contact their local Director. 

 

Banned Aide Coalition legal challenge to DOLA – Cathy Prothro reports that the appeal will be filed by Mr. Ruby’s office during the winter of 2008.  It is unlikely that there will be a ruling from the Court of Appeal before the end of 2008.  The Coalition is currently almost out of funds and is in need of support from the dog fancy.  Costs are mounting as the factum is developed and the appeal goes forward. 

 

Of note internationally is the fact that Sweden has brought in excellent legislation in the area of dog ownership.  The legislation targets dog owners rather than dogs. 

 

Responsible Dog Ownership Project – Presentation packages are in the final stages of preparation for all three 2007 modules.  A communication plan will be developed by the consultant and a full presentation will be available to the Board at the March meeting.  2008 will bring the second of the three groupings of topics. 

 

Agreement was reached that there would be a web based “hot spot” listing that will highlight pressures on dog ownership anywhere in the country.  This would be the area where members bring to our attention local or regional by law issues.  

 

Committee Mandate – as this Committee has grown from strictly BSL to Responsible Dog Ownership, there was a sense that a mandate needed to be developed to ensure the Board and the Committee have the same understanding of its’ functions.  Mr. Hodgkinson offered to undertake this task and a copy of the proposed mandate is attached.

Mrs. Jones offered a public note of appreciation to Mr. Allinson for his excellent support in managing and providing the CKC position to the Saanich proposal for mandatory spay/neuter.

 

Mr. Allinson will develop and circulate a letter that is targeted to Clubs requesting support for the DOLA legal challenge by Banned Aide. 

 

Mr. Allinson will order the Ipsos-Reid poll recently conducted and targeting Canadian municipalities and that relates to BSL.

 

March 3, 2008 Click here for March Board meeting agenda
Jan. 31, 2008
 
 
In This Issue
CKC/FCI Update
CKC Foundation Seeks Board Members
MemberVoice Monthly Survey Questions
OVC Reinstates Certification Program
Volunteer Needed for Audit Committee
CKC Congratulates 50-year Members
CKC/FCI Update
FCI 
At the December meeting of the CKC Board of Directors, the Board directed that the Chair communicate with the Executive Committee of the FCI and with the presiding officers of national kennel clubs in all FCI member countries, to present the position of the CKC with respect to the continued application of sanctions against CKC-licensed judges.
 
CKC Foundation Seeks Board Members
50 Years 
The Canadian Kennel Club Foundation has been incorporated under the Canada Corporations Act and as a result, plans are underway to hold the first official meeting in 2008.
 
The Foundation is looking for individuals who are interested in serving as a member of the Foundation's Board of Directors.
 
MemberVoice Monthly Surveys
Listening
 
As part of ongoing communications with CKC members, the MemberVoice program will include monthly survey questions for 2008, which members may respond to via the CKC Bulletin or the CKC member website. The purpose of these surveys is to receive feedback directly from members regarding CKC hot topics and customer service.
Click here to respond to this month's MemberVoice question.
 
As always, we look forward to your comments and suggestions via the MemberVoice hotline at
1-866-988-7888 or email membervoice@ckc.ca.

OVC Reinstates Certification Program

50 Years 
The CKC would like to advise our membership that an official letter has been received from the Ontario Veterinary College, Radiology Department at the University of Guelph, confirming that a re-evaluation of resources and personnel has occurred, resulting in the uninterrupted and full reinstatement of the hip certification
program.
 
Volunteer Needed for Audit Committee

 
The Board of Directors is looking for a qualified individual to fill a vacancy on the Audit Committee. The term of appointment shall be for the balance of this committee's term, which ends March 31, 2010.
 
Read on...
CKC Congratulates 50-year Members
50 Years 
CKC would like to acknowledge the following individuals who, as of January 1, 2008, have reached 50 years of dedicated service to our Club. The Board will also provide each of these individuals with a commemorative plaque in appreciation for their longtime dedication and commitment:
 
 
January 2008
Jan 08 OS cover 
Lizzie and Riley with Sonny Allinson, Manager, Marketing and Communications.
Welcome
to the January issue of the CKC member email newsletter, your source for the latest news regarding CKC activity, updates and more!

If it's important, you will read it here first! We think you will find the email newsletter informative, efficient and an excellent addition to the monthly Official Section and the CKC website.
2008 Board Meeting Dates
Please note that the Board meeting dates for 2008 are as follows:

 

March 29 & 30
June 12, 13 & 14
September 13 & 14
December 13 & 14

 

The agenda for each Board meeting will be made available prior to each meeting via the CKC website, under membership services/board meetings/agendas.

2008 AGM to be Held in June

2008 brings a change in the traditional March Annual General Meeting.

 
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