2021-03 Exco Minutes
THE KENNEL UNION OF SOUTHERN AFRICA MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF KUSA HELD AT 13H00 ON TUESDAY, 23 MARCH 2021, VIA SKYPE
1. ATTENDANCE, APOLOGIES & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Via Skype: Mr RB Jenkins (BJ) (Chair), Brig Gen NJ du Preez (NdP) (Vice-Chair), Mr M Alberts (MA), Mr M Vorster (MV), Mrs Y Jefferies (YJ), Mrs Sheila Meyer (SM).
Staff in Attendance: Mrs P Midgley (PM) (General Manager), Mr K Farmer (KF) (Office Manager), Mrs A Bastick (AB) (Club Affairs), Mrs Z Petersen (ZP) (Administrator).
The following e-mail was received from the Chairman of the Federal Council:
To: The Members of the Executive Committee
From: Jenny Hubbard, Chairman of the Federal Council
I write to you on behalf of the Federal Council of the Kennel Union of Southern Africa, to extend our Congratulations to the incoming Executive Committee Members for your 4-year term.
Our sincere thanks to the outgoing Member, Mark Anderson, for his valued services over the past few years and a warm welcome to Michael Vorster, elected to represent KZN going forward.
May your Meeting today be extremely successful and we wish you everything of the best in your endeavours going forward.
Thank you all for your ongoing commitment to the good governance of the Kennel Union.
Yours sincerely
Jenny Hubbard
Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Executive Council – Article 14.6
The current Chairman, Clr RB Jenkins
The current Vice-Chairman, Clr NJ du Preez
(Note: Article 14.6: The newly elected and confirmed Executive Committee shall, at its first meeting, from amongst themselves elect a Chairman and a Vice-Chairman. The Chairman shall represent the Committee at the Federal Council Meetings. In the absence of the Chairman the Vice-Chairman shall represent the Committee).
The Chairman handed over the Chair to the KUSA Secretary. KF called for nominations for the office of Chairman and Vice-Chairman of Exco and received the following:
Mr RB Jenkins – Chairman .Proposed MA, seconded by YJ.
Brig Gen NJ du Preez- Vice-Chairman. Proposed YJ, seconded by SM.
In the absence of any further nominations, the KUSA Secretary declared Mr RB Jenkins and Brig Gen
NJ du Preez duly elected for a term of four (4) years, terminating on 31 December 2024
The KUSA Secretary handed over the Chair to the Chairman, BJ.
BJ welcomed the new Exco Member, Michael Vorster, representing the KZN Provincial Council.
The following deaths have been noted with sadness:
Mr GRP Eva (WC)
Mrs M Griffin (WC)
A moment of silence was observed for the passing of Mr Eva and Mrs Griffin.
2. MINUTES
The Minutes of the meeting held on 23.02.2021 were formally adopted.
3. ANY MATTERS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES
3.1 Proposal for Online Survey (Exco 11-20 Item 10.1, Exco 01-21 Item 3.1)
The following proposal was received from Mrs Tania Davey-Smith (KUSA Member 1018914)
Dear Pascale,
I previously wrote to you regarding the poor situation that I encountered when recently visiting two Vizsla breeders. I then made a suggestion that KUSA creates an online survey accessible from the home page of your website, to allow puppy buyers to evaluate breeders, based on their visits to them. You have not yet responded in this regard.
I have since discussed this concept with a few puppy buyers, who have all been in agreement that this would be a very good idea and way to provide feedback, which could allow KUSA to take action, e.g. send inspectors to assess the situation, unannounced of course.
One such a buyer whom I spoke with yesterday, had also visited one of the two breeders in question, and told me how shocked he was that a puppy mill would exist in the name of a KUSA registered breeder. He proceeded to buy a puppy from this so-called "breeder" in an attempt to "rescue" the pup from the environment.
An online survey will provide KUSA with ongoing feedback, and will over time go a long way towards eradicating puppy mills and farming.
Such a survey should be developed collectively by breeders and KUSA representatives. It should NOT be unilaterally done by KUSA.
Please give this serious consideration and please can this be tabled at your next relevant meetings. I look forward to receiving formal feedback on this request.
For consideration and discussion.
After discussion, it was agreed that MA would do further research and revert to Exco with a draft proposal for possible presentation to Fedco.
Work in progress.
3.2 KUSA comment re use of Prong Collars for desensitisation of Farm Dogs to snakes (Exco 01-21 Item 10.1. Exco 02-21 Item 3.3)
In response to the Notice circulated to Members in August 2020 pertaining to KUSA’s stance on the use of Prong Collars, please see request received from Mrs Beth Babbin.
Attached: KUSA Notice and Letter received from Mrs Babbin.
It was decided that more information was required, especially in respect of training methods used. MCA was tasked with gathering more information and consult widely with persons having the required experience, as well as with Mrs Babbin, and to report back to Exco.
Report received and circulated to the Executive Committee on 06/03/2021.
Exco re-affirms KUSA’s stance that the use of Prong and Shock Collars be prohibited. KUSA cannot condone the use of such collars, as the success of the training is greatly dependent on the methods used by experienced and well-qualified Snake Handlers and Trainers, of which there appear to be very few in South Africa.
4. KUSA OFFICE
4.1 Office Report
Report attached to agenda.
After discussion the Office Report was approved.
4.2 Finance
Reports for February 2021 attached to agenda.
After discussion, the Financial Reports for February 2021 were approved.
5. SUB-COMMITTEES
5.1 DISCIPLINARY SUB-COMMITTEE
Case pending – Awaiting receipt of sworn affidavits.
Noted.
5.2 SHOWS
5.2.1 Applications for Second Championship Shows - Nil
5.2.2 Schedule 3 Reg 14 – Exclusion of Dogs & Reg 19.8
5.2.2.1 Temporary Exclusion Order (TEO) - Nil
5.2.3 OTHER CLUB / SHOW MATTERS
Nil.
5.2.4 KUSA Classic 2021
Nil.
5.3 JUDGES EDUCATION COUNCIL (JEC)
Nil.
5.4 JUDGES
Nil.
5.5 HANDLERS
Nil.
5.6 OBEDIENCE
Nil.
5.7 WORKING TRIALS (CLASSIC) & WORKING UTILITY DOG (WUD)
Nil.
5.8 FIELD TRIALS
The following Judges have been approved as Versatile Test Judges by the FTLC and were forwarded to Exco via round robin:
Mr M. Berry (KZN)
Mr R. Dorland (WC)
Mrs R. Minny (GAU)
Mr W. Terblanche (GAU)
Mrs M. Wilson (WC)
Dr. M. Winter (WC)
Mrs T. Winter (WC)
Ratified with congratulations
5.9 IGP
5.9.1 The following Helper (IGP) has completed KUSA requirements to qualify as a Tutor Helper (IGP) and a licence has been issued:
Mr K. Duranty (GAU)
Noted with congratulations.
5.9.2 The following Learner Judges were successful in completing the Theoretical Examination for IGP (Schedule 5B (2) and Schedule 3)
Miss M. Harding (GAU)
Mrs R.M. Harflett (GAU)
Miss C.M. Kneidinger (GAU)
Mr T. Smit (GAU)
Noted with congratulations.
5.10 DOG JUMPING
The following Judges have completed KUSA requirements and licences have been issued:
Mr J.H.W Coetzee (GAU)
Mrs H.E. Coetzee (GAU
Noted with congratulations.
5.11 CARTING
Nil.
5.12 AGILITY
The following Judge has completed KUSA requirements and a licence has been issued.
Miss R. Prinsloo (GAU)
Noted with congratulations.
5.13 FLYBALL
Nil.
5.14 APTITUDE TESTING
Nil.
5.15 TEMPERAMENT TESTING – HEALTH
Nil.
5.16 TRACKING TRIALS (TT)
Nil.
5.17 DOG DANCING
Nil.
5.18 RALLYDOG
Nil.
5.19 RESCUE DOG
Nil.
5.20 MONDIORING
Nil.
5.21 FCI
5.21.1 Communications sent to Fedco Members:
08.03.21 FCI Commissions: Shows and Show Judges – 2021 Meeting Cancelled.
08.03.21 Association Cynologique Algérienne (ACA): Exclusion - Mr Bilami Sidi Mohamed and Mr Boufoula Khaled.
08.03.21 Association Cynologique Algérienne (ACA): Exclusions - Mr Akroum Abdelhafid and Mr Beghili Redouane Omar.
09.03.21 2022 FCI World Dog Show in Sao Paulo (BR).
09.03.21 FCI Judges Directory & Judge Privacy Statement.
09.03.21 The Société Cynologique Suisse; Suspension - Mrs Beatrix Märki Casanova.
09.03.21 FCI Commission – Rally Obedience – Minutes of the Skype meeting held 17/02/2021.
09.03.21 FCI Statistics 2020: FCI Events, Titles and Kennel names.
09.03.21 FCI Commission for Education and Public Relations - Minutes of the online meeting held Wednesday, 25 November 2020.
09.03.21 The FCI Commission for Retrievers - Minutes of the meeting in Tudela, Spain, on the 6th of December 2019.
17.03.21 Bulgarian Republican Federation of Cynology (BRFC) - criminal activity within the higher levels of FCI.
17.03.21 Updated FCI Regulatons – Dog Dancing.
17.03.21 FCI Youth Commission – Meeting Invitation and Agenda.
17.03.21 FCI webinar on fighting anti-breeding propaganda – Invitation.
6. BREED COUNCILS/LIAISON COUNCILS
6.1 Unconfirmed Minutes of the GSDLC Ordinary meeting held on 09/03/2021 via Skype.
Circulated 19/03/2021.
Noted.
6.2 Rottweiler Breed Council
As requested by Exco at its February 2021 meeting, an email was forwarded by the Shows Dept. to the RBC Council Chairman regarding the decision to remove a Judge from the Specialist Breed Judges’ List. An acknowledgement or response is awaited.
Carried forward.
7. AREA REPORTS
7.1 DISTRICTS OF GAUTENG & SURROUNDS PROVINCIAL COUNCIL
7.1.1 Unconfirmed Minutes of the DOGSPC Ordinary Meeting held on 02/03/2021 via Zoom.
Circulated 08/03/2021.
Quorum present.
Noted.
7.2 KWAZULU-NATAL PROVINCIAL COUNCIL – Nil.
7.3 NORTHERN AREAS PROVINCIAL COUNCIL – Nil.
7.4 WESTERN CAPE PROVINCIAL COUNCIL
7.4.1 Unconfirmed Minutes of the WCPC Ordinary Meeting held on 01/02/2021 via Zoom.
Circulated 08/03/2021.
Quorum present.
Noted.
7.5 EASTERN CAPE & BORDER PROVINCIAL COUNCIL
7.5.1 Unconfirmed Minutes of EC & Border Provco held online on 25/02/2021.
Circulated 08/03/2021.
Quorum present.
Noted.
7.6 FREE STATE & NORTHERN CAPE PROVINCIAL COUNCIL – Nil.
8. ELECTION OF KENNEL UNION MEMBERS IN TERMS OF ARTICLE 10(1)
8.1 21 New Members and 33 Lapsed Members were elected.
9. ANY OTHER BUSINESS
9.1 Applications for Affiliation/Closure
9.1.1 KZN HPR Field Trial Club
At its inaugural meeting held 5 September 2020, the members of the above Club agreed to apply to KUSA for Affiliation. The Club is based in the KwaZulu-Natal region and has applied as an HPR Field Trial Club. The application fee together with required documents have been received. The sponsoring Club is Cape Field Trial Club. There are 28 listed members of the new Club.
The Club has adopted the KUSA Specimen Club Constitution with some new additions hereunder.
At its meeting held 28 January 2021, the KZN Provincial Council approved the affiliation of the above Club.
Delete words in [brackets] and insert words underlined.
Clause 5. Objectives of the Club
5.1.1 To promote, encourage, foster and advance the breeding, wellbeing, care, general usefulness and working qualities of [ working Gundogs] theSport of Field Trialling Continental Pointing breeds in South Africa.
5.1.9 - new
To promote responsible and ethical hunting and to encourage the conservation of wildlife and their natural habitat.
10. Membership
10.2.4 – new
Senior Members - are those persons over 60 years of age whose applications for membership have been accepted as provided for in 11.1. Senior members will receive benefits on membership and entry fees as determined by the Committee from time to time.
11. Application for Membership
Until acceptance has been conveyed, the applicant has no voting rights with the Club . The Committee has complete and absolute discretion to accept, refuse or defer any application for membership, provided that a written explanation is forwarded to the applicant(s) if such explanation is requested.
17. Powers of the Committee
17.2 – new
Arrange Field Trials will be held under KUSA Rules & Regulations and shall furthermore arrange and determine all matters including all disputes and/or objections, which may arise.
17.3.1.1 – new
General codes of conduct, rules and regulations shall be drawn up by the Committee and will be binding on all members.
17.3.5
To ensure that all electronic transfers and cheques and other negotiable instruments are authorised by at least two (2) persons, one of whom shall be the Treasurer and the other an appointed member of the Committee who may not be the spouse, partner, close relative, or member of the household of the Treasurer.
Approved.
9.1.2 Highveld Versatile Hunting Dog Club
At its inaugural meeting held 4 February 2021, the members of the above Club agreed to apply to KUSA for Affiliation. The Club will be in the DOGSPC area of jurisdiction and has applied as a Gundog Group Club. The application fee together with their motivation and letters of sponsorship from the Versatile Pointing Dog Club (WC), Working Retriever Club (GAU), Working Spaniel Assn (GAU), Pretoria KC & Jacaranda City KC (GAU) have been received. All their Club officers are KUSA members and there is a list of 49 members.
The Club has adopted the specimen KUSA Specimen Club Constitution.
At the 2nd March 2021 DOGSPC meeting, the affiliation requested was approved, however there was one objection recorded.
Name of Club. Only the above name is proposed.
Approved.
9.2 Amendments to Club Constitutions
9.2.1 Central Free State Bull Terrier Club
At its AGM held 21 February 2020, the members of the above Club approved the following amendment to the following clause in its Constitution [ delete words in square brackets ] and insert words underlined :
21 - Quorums at meetings
b)(ii) in all other cases be adjourned [ to the same day, time and place one week later ] a date and time the Chairman, in his absolute discretion may deem fit and no further notice shall be necessary . At such adjourned meeting those members with voting rights present shall constitute a quorum and shall proceed with the business of the meeting.
Approved.
9.3 Schedule 2 Reg. 4.6 & 4.7 Dispensation for Registration
Dogo Argentino : Dam – Polonia Legado Artemis de la Paco Cassa of Majublanca – Reg No. ZA001031C18 - DoB 02/07/2016.
Litter of two (2) puppies – DoB 13/01/2018.
Breeder – Mr JM Fourie
Approved.
French Bulldog : Dam –Carmi – Reg No. ZA001133B18 - DoB 09/10/2017.
Litter of three (3) puppies – DoB 10/10/2019.
Breeder – Mrs J Kleynhans
Approved.
French Bulldog : Dam –Mona Liza of Roodekopjes – Reg No. ZA004265B18 - DoB 13/12/2017.
Litter of one (1) puppy – DOB 07/03/2019.
Breeder – Mr DZ Janse van Rensburg.
Approved.
9.4 Schedule 2 Reg. 4.10 Additional puppy - Nil
9.5 Schedule 2 Reg. 9 Amendments to Register
French Bulldog – Litter DoB: 13/05/2020 – Litter of 1 Puppy. Litter registered 29/08/2020.
Incorrect Sire listed on application as - ZA008579B18 - Safita I'm Loki. Correct Sire to be listed as – Safita Igziabeher.
Breeder: Mrs M de Kock,
Approved.
9.6 Schedule 3 Regulations 38.3.2 and 38.4 Veterinary Certificates – Nil
9.7 Schedule 2 Reg.12 (12.1 to 12.5) Adjudication for registration
9.7.1 Response to letters of concern received on the registration of litters in excess of what is contemplated under the KUSA Code of Ethics.
A discussion ensued regarding the various letters of concern received and it was decided that a statement providing the facts of the matter, be drafted.
The Statement of the Executive Committee was emailed to each complainant.
9.7.2 Regulation 12.2 - Litter whelped within 12 months of DoB of Dam
Poodle (Toy): Dam – Nyanja Chemical Romance of Frizzcut - Reg No. ZA002224B20 - DoB 28/10/2019.
Breeder – Mrs DL Matthews.
Approved.
9.7.3 Regulation 12.3 - Third litter whelped within 18 months:
Pomeranian: Dam - Meynadel Naranja Flor of Ahlpawein - Reg No. ZA009295B16 - DoB 02/03/2016.
Breeder – Mrs AHL Serfontein.
Approved - No further dispensation will be granted.
Yorkshire Terrier: Dam - Elevage Silverlight Zoe - Reg No. ZA009248B17 - DoB 01/02/2017.
Breeder – Mrs MH Niemann.
Approved.
Retriever (Labrador): Dam - Elmsmere Burnt Toffee - Reg No. ZA001181C16 - DoB 14/02/2016.
Breeder – Ms S Brown.
Approved.
Scottish Terrier: Dam - Ragingblaize Missy Bonnie - Reg No - ZA003010B19 - DoB 15/08/2018.
Breeder – Mr D Joubert.
Approved.
Pomeranians: Dam - Unique of Vergenoeg - Reg No - ZA014097B17- DoB 23/07/2017.
Breeder – Mrs ME Nel.
Approved.
Bulldog: Dam - Gorostiaga of Altamy - Reg No - ZA010456B16 - DoB 25/03/2016.
Breeder – Mrs RC Wilters.
Approved.
Airedale Terrier: Dam - Bella Babe - Reg No – ZA014782B16 - DoB 19/07/2016.
Breeder – Mr FJ Strauss.
Approved - No further dispensation will be granted.
Yorkshire Terrier: Dam - Bon-Bon - Reg No – ZA014888B16 - DoB 27/08/2016.
Breeder – Mrs T Byren.
Approved - No further dispensation will be granted.
Poodle (Toy): Dam - Nyanja Alyce - Reg No – ZA004935B16 - DoB 29/10/2015.
Poodle (Toy): Dam: Nyanja Ana Amari – Reg No ZA001581B17 – DoB 02/06/2016.
Breeder – Miss A Alberts.
Approved - No further dispensation will be granted going forward for any Dams in the registered ownership of the breeder in respect of 3 litters whelped within 18 months.
Boston Terrier: Dam - Carogan Picture Perfect - Reg No – ZA011118B16 - DoB 10/06/2016.
Boston Terrier: Dam - Carogan Double Dare – Reg No ZA011117B16 – DoB 02/06/2016.
Breeder – Mrs CH van Deventer.
Approved - No further dispensation will be granted going forward for any Dams in the registered ownership of the breeder in respect of 3 litters whelped within 18 months.
N.B. Dispensation for registration of 6th litters from the aforementioned Dams will not be accepted.
Miniature Schnauzer: Dam – Montsoliter Minki - Reg No – ZA010205B18 - DoB 27/05/2018.
Breeder – Mrs R Botha.
Approved..
9.7.4 Regulation 12.4. - More than 5 litters whelped by Dam
Australian Cattle Dog: Dam – Duxcha Inala’s Hope - Reg No. ZA001012X16 - DoB 17/06/2016
Breeder – Mrs CJ Kirchner.
Approved - No further dispensation will be granted.
Retriever (Golden): Dam – Lochariko Geneva Jamie - Reg No. ZA0046658b14 - DoB 23/04/2014
Breeder – Mr JM vd Linde.
Reluctantly Approved (First letter of warning was only received after the date of birth of the second transgression) – No further dispensation will be granted.
Australian Shepherd: Dam – Vaalthorn Amazing Grace of Rosesky - Reg No. ZA004043B15 - DoB 26/10/2014.
Breeder – Mrs J Barnard.
Approved - No further dispensation will be granted.
9.7.5 Regulation 12.5. - Litters whelped by Dam older than 8 years of age.
Retriever (Labrador): Dam – Bianca - Reg No. ZA054164B10 - DoB 17/10/2010.
Breeder – Mr IS Buys.
Approved - No further dispensation will be granted.
Cocker Spaniel: Dam – Occuli Tangled Up In Blue - Reg No. ZA001003C13 - DoB 22/08/2012.
Breeder – Miss DN Johnson.
Approved - No further dispensation will be granted.
9.8 Labrador Retriever Kennel Club non-standard colours
Document received from the Labrador Retriever Kennel Club, which is attached to agenda.
Exco recommends that the document be progressed to Fedco and be included on the Fedco Informal discussion list.
9.9 Chihuahua Long Coat/Smooth Coat mating.
Inter-variety matings allowed for litters born as of 01/01/2021. The KUSA Office has, however, received an application for an inter-variety mating from Mrs J van Dyk, Membership No 1020567, for a litter of 1 born 22/08/2020. The mating dates were listed as 21/06/2020 and 23/06/2020.
Sire: Pasadena Son Jordan Blu of Lichante – Reg No ZA022852B13 – Chihuahua (Long Coat)
Dam: Techecy Juliet of Chicawawa – Reg No ZA050579B14 – Chihuahua (Smooth Coat)
The breeder declared this as an accidental mating.
Approved.
10. GENERAL
10.1 MA requested feedback on the progress made with regard to the registration of the KUSA Trademarks.
10.2 MA advised that he was unable to find recorded in the Minutes of the various Federal Council Meetings held over the past year, where it was decided to establish the COVID-19 Shows Task Team and the powers delegated to the Task Team. The KUSA Office to check and revert.
11. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
20 April 2021 at 13h00.
There being no further business, the Meeting closed at 14h35 with a vote of thanks to the Chair.
Unless otherwise stated, all decisions taken at this meeting are based on consensus of the members present at this meeting of the Exco.