Board Notes – February 2022 FCI PODCAST: THE FCI COMMISSION FOR DOG DANCING In this episode, Gopi Krishnan speaks with Emmy Simonsen, the President of the FCI Dog Dancing Commission, who pioneers this fairly new FCI sport that seems to be gaining much global popularity and support. There has always been a fair amount of assumptions made about the largest global organisation for Pedigree Dogs, so this series of the FCI Podcast Channel titled “Inside the FCI” aims to shed light and dispel assumptions about this international organisation that stands For Pedigree Dogs Worldwide! Comprising of ninety-eight member countries globally, the FCI is the largest global organisation for Pedigree Dogs covering almost every area of interest with dogs from conformation dog shows to dog sports and hunting trials. But to keep such a large organisation working effectively will take a mountain of people to be involved in each area of specialist interest. In the FCI, these committees or groups are known as FCI Commissions. They comprise of volunteers from that particular area or expertise or field who dedicate their time and efforts to ensuring that their respective areas of interest are served with the sole aim being for the benefit of pedigree dogs.
Labrador Retriever Club of Queensland. Members are advised this show will now be held on the 8 and 9 August 2022 at Dogs Queensland Showgrounds, 247 King Avenue, Durack, Queensland. The Club has provided written confirmation from the Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland (RNA) in accordance with Regulations Part 13 Section 4.
DOGS QUEENSLAND OFFICE BREAK IN The Dogs Queensland Office and Function Room were broken into sometime on Wednesday night with persons getting away with a few items. If any members saw anything or anyone suspicious or have any information relating to this incident, please advise Rob Harrison by email to rob@dogsqueensland. org.au. We will continue to work with Queensland Police Services in regards to the incident and have provided video footage to assist them. We will advise members with any further of developments and will of course be reviewing our current security measures.
ZONE 3 CASUAL VACANCY As mentioned in the President’s Message sent via Paw Prints on 23rd November 2021, Director Sharron Taylor resigned as a Dogs Queensland Director on the 23rd November 2021. Sharron was in the block of Directors that were elected by Members until March 2023, her resignation and the consequential casual vacancy is dealt with under Clause 32 of the CCC(Q) Ltd Constitution that is reproduced below, as Sharron was elected as the Zone 3 Director, this casual vacancy is dealt with specifically under Clause 32.2. For more information and how to apply, click on the following link: https://emarketing-au.s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.
DOGS QUEENSLAND: 2022 FLOOD ASSISTANCE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnnfoL_F6kg&ab_ channel=FCIforYOUtube
It is believed that some our clubs/members have sustained serious property damage as a result of floods in the Maryborough area.
2022 NATIONAL SHOW: LABRADOR RETRIEVER CLUB OF QUEENSLAND
Whilst insurance cover may eventually go some way towards replacing the essential items, we also realise that the need for immediate access to funds to ensure that our members’ dogs are kept safe and in good order
Dogs Australia’s previous email of 28 July 2021 advised the postponement of the 2021 National Show by the
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