2022-07 Exco Minutes
THE KENNEL UNION OF SOUTHERN AFRICA MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF KUSA HELD AT 13H00 ON TUESDAY, 19 JULY 2022, VIA MS TEAMS
1. ATTENDANCE, APOLOGIES & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mr RB Jenkins (BJ) (Chair), Mrs YC Jefferies (YJ) (Vice-Chair), Mr MA Alberts (MA), Mrs C Patience (CP), Mrs M Hancock (MH), Mrs S Meyer (SM).
Staff in Attendance: Mr B Delily (BD) (Finance & HR), Mrs Z Petersen (ZP) (Administrator), Mrs N Shortland (NS) (Shows & Judges), Mrs C Patterson-Abrolat (CPA) (Club Affairs & Communications).
Apologies: Mrs P Midgley
The following deaths have been noted with sadness:
Mrs AM Oosthuizen (GAU)
2. MINUTES
The Minutes of the meeting held on 28.06.2022 were formally adopted.
3. ANY MATTERS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES
3.1 CPA and NS provided feedback on Club Affairs matters as requested by YJ.
4. KUSA OFFICE
4.1 Office Report
Report attached to agenda.
After discussion the Office Report was approved.
4.2 Finance
Reports for June 2022 attached to agenda.
After discussion, the Financial Reports for June 2022 were approved.
4.3 Litter Statistics
Nil.
4.4 General Statistics
Nil.
5. SUB-COMMITTEES
5.1 DISCIPLINARY SUB-COMMITTEE
Below please find the status of Disciplinary Cases:
Case 2021-06 de Haaff v s Lucas .
Disciplinary Hearing took place 28.04.2022.
Complainant & Respondent informed of the Finding.
Defendant requested one month extension to lodge appeal.
Extension was granted by SCI until 15.07.2022
Case 01-2022 KUSA(Gallant) vs Myburgh & Kneidinger
Disciplinary Hearing took place on 29.06.2022.
Exco round robin vote – Exco confirmation of record of proceedings – 13.07.2022
Finding letter sent to Complainant & Respondents – Date 14.07.22
Respondent has 15 working days thereafter to lodge an Appeal .
Case 02-2022 KUSA(Africa) vs AM Pillay
72 Page Affidavit received from Respondent.
Acting KUSA Secretary required to submit an answering Affidavit to the Respondent.
The SCI have granted the Acting KUSA Secretary an extension of time to acquire further information relevant to the complaint in order to prepare the answering Affidavit as permitted by
Schedule 1 Rule 6,2.
Respondent will be given 5 working days thereafter to submit a rebuttal.
SCI have determined that there are grounds to proceed to a DSC Hearing.
Two other Complaints were lodged with the Acting KUSA Secretary - the SCI determined there was insufficient evidence and insufficient grounds to accept the Complaints and the Complaints were dismissed.
Case 03-2022
Complaint lodged 11 July 2022.
SCI to evaluate the Complaint and decide whether there are grounds to proceed.
Noted.
5.2 SHOWS
5.2.1. Applications for Second Championship Show
5.2.1.1 Victory Toy Dog Club – 21 October 2022
The above Club is requesting to hold a second Championship Show on 21 October.
Motivation: An overseas Judge is willing to officiate (attached).
Approved.
5.2.1.2 Free State Terrier Club – 29 October 2022
The above Club is requesting to hold a second Championship Show on 29 October. The show is part of the Frankfort weekend.
Motivation: A second Show in order to offer more events in the Free State. The clubs are working together for a fuller weekend.
Approved.
5.2.1.3 Herding Club of the Eastern Cape – 05 November 2022
The above Club is requesting to hold a second Discipline Championship Show on 05 November.
Motivation: Due to the very low numbers of Championship Shows in PE, the Committees are encouraging some clubs to try and hold more events. The Herding Club has an opportunity to utilise an out-of-town Judge as well as hold a workshop on the same weekend (attached).
Approved.
5.2.2 Request for dispensation for finals Judge – 25 February 2023
The Kennel Association requests dispensation from Schedule 3 regulation 24.2.6 for their 25 February 2023 Championship Show.
24.2.6 The various Best in Show Challenges, whether at a Group, multiple Group or All-Breeds Championship Show, shall be Judged by the same Judge.
Motivation : The finals will all be Judged by Mr M Vorster, except for Best Puppy in Show. The Club would like Mr Vorster to Judge the Kennel Association Supreme Puppy Competition immediately following the Show. They are requesting dispensation to utilise Mr M Anderson for Best Puppy in Show. Judges list & Draft Schedule attached.
Approved.
5.2.3 KUSA Nationals – Field Trials (RTR) – 03-04 September 2022 – KZN (Natal Gundog Club)
An application was received by the Field Trial Liaison Council and Natal Gundog Club to host the Retriever trials over the above weekend in Natal. A proposed budget will be sent to the KCC for some assistance (attached).
The matter was referred to the KCCT Team for further action .
5.2.4 Dog entered contrary to the regulations (see attached catalogue extractions):
Schedule 3 Appendix 1
DEFINITION OF CLASSES
It is compulsory for every Championship Show-holding Club holding Breed Classes to include the following Classes in the Show Schedule:
MINOR PUPPY (MP): For dogs of six (6) and under nine (9) months of age on the first day of the Show.
PUPPY (PU): For dogs of nine (9) and under twelve (12) months of age on the first day of the Show.
JUNIOR (JU): For dogs of twelve (12) and under eighteen (18) months of age on the first day of the Show.
GRADUATE (GR): For dogs of eighteen (18) and under twenty-four (24) months of age on the first day of the Show.
OPEN (OP): For dogs of any Breed therein provided for.
Schedule 3
7.15 Any dog which has been exhibited contrary to these Regulations shall be liable to disqualification and cancellation of any awards gained, whether or not an objection has been lodged under Regulation 31.
The KUSA office was notified by an exhibitor of the following discretion:
BASSANOVA DEEP IMPACT – Boxer – ZA005341B21
The dog, born 22.11.2020 appeared as a Junior in three Oudtshoorn Shows, when in fact the age puts the dog almost 3 weeks into the Graduate class.
The applicable shows:
Outeniqua Kennel Club (2) – 11.06.2022
George Kennel Club (1) – 11.06.2022
George Kennel Club (2) – 12.06.2022
The Club incorrectly captured the dog as one month younger in all three Shows (22.12.2020), allowing the system to accept it into the Junior class. The owner incorrectly listed the class as “Junior” on the entry forms (attached), but the date of birth on the entry forms was correct.
The following awards were won by the dog at these shows:
Outeniqua Kennel Club (2) – Best Junior in Breed
George Kennel Club (1) – Best Junior in Breed, CC & Best of Breed
George Kennel Club (2) – RCC
The office requires instruction to act on the above.
In addition to the above complaint, a further transgression was uncovered. The owner of the Boxer does not appear to be a KUSA member.
Schedule 3
7. ENTRY FOR EXHIBITION
Except as otherwise provided in the By-Laws applicable to a particular Discipline, only Members of the Kennel Union shall be entitled to enter and have dogs in their registered ownership compete in any Championship Dog Show, Championship Obedience Class, Championship Working Trial, Field Trial Championship Open Stake or Field Qualifier or any other Championship event, licensed by the Kennel Union, save for Breed Classes offered at Specialist Club Championship Shows, where entries will also be open to non-members’ dogs, with the exception of dogs in the registered ownership of persons on whom persona non grata status has been imposed, such dogs not being eligible for exhibition at any KUSA-licensed event. All entries shall be submitted on an official KUSA entry form, fully completed and signed. Any alteration or amendment to the Declaration thereon shall invalidate the entry. The current form shall be that appended to this schedule as Appendix 3. Only the current form or that immediately preceding it shall be accepted as official.
The office checked back to some previous shows in her area, and found that she had entered the dog in The Swartland Kennel Club Shows 15-16 April 2022. A CC was won at one of these Shows.
The Office requires instruction to act on the above.
After discussion it was decided that the awards are to be withdrawn.
5.2.5 Schedule 3 Reg. 14 & Reg. 19.8 – Exclusion of Dogs
5.2.5.1 Temporary Exclusion Order – Rhodesian Ridgeback – Kleinvalley Stalin – Reg No. ZA002674B20 – Report received of 2nd incident which took place at Cape Gundog Club (under license of Liesbeek Kennel Club) Non-Championship Show held 21.05.2022. Letter sent to Miss Zabolotnaya on 02.06.2022 (dated 31.05.2022) informing her of the need to complete Step 1, Step 2 (CGC Silver) and Step 3.
Letter received regarding Step 1. MA to look into whether training as presented in the letter received for Step 1 is sufficient and report back at the next meeting.
MA, having observed the training classes referred to by Mrs Zabolotnaya in her response to Step 1, provided feedback to the rest of the Executive Committee and after discussion it was decided that the training provided was not sufficient. CPA to inform Mrs Zabolotnaya that a 6-week course is to be completed in respect of Step 1 from the list of KUSA approved clubs.
5.2.5.2 Temporary Exclusion Order – American Akita – Zabush Zeus – Reg No ZA011567B19 - Report received of an incident which took place at Goldfields Supporters Club of Northern Gauteng held 10.07.2022 where it was reported that the above mentioned dog behaved aggressively by attacking two French Bulldogs (“Trouvallia Storm at Edmondo” and “Edmondo Show Stopper”).
TEO to be issued. The owners to liaise with each other regarding remuneration of vet bills.
5.2.6 OTHER CLUB / SHOW MATTERS
Nil.
5. 2.7 KUSA CLASSIC 2022 Shows / Events
KUSA NATIONALS & CHAMPIONSHIP – Tracking Trials – 01 & 02.10.2022.
KUSA Classic 2022 - Final Report attached.
Noted.
5.2.8 KUSA CLASSIC 2023
Report to be finalised and presented.
KUSA Classic 2023 estimated budget attached to the agenda .
Noted.
5.3 JUDGES EDUCATION COUNCIL (JEC)
Nil.
5.4 JUDGES
5.4.1 Article 25.2 Judges shall maintain continuous and unbroken membership of the Kennel Union from the time their formal studies or activities towards a judging qualification commence until their voluntary retirement from judging, advised in writing to the Executive Committee, or their incapacitation (at the discretion of the Executive Committee), or their death. – Nil .
5.4.2 The following Judges have become licensed:
Mrs Y Berger (GAU) – Dog Dancing (attached )
Noted with congratulations.
5.4.3 The following learner judges have passed the recent June exams:
Ms A Haskins (GAU) – Paper 1
Ms N Baxter (GAU) – Paper 2 (Hound)
Mrs C Buitendach (FS) – Paper 2 (Utility)
Mrs D Jackson (KZN) – Paper 2 (Terrier)
Ms D Kern (GAU) – Paper 2 (Herding)
Ms H Lieipsig (GAU) – Paper 2 (Hound)
Ms V Nicolau (GAU) – Paper 2 (Toy)
Mr G Schultz (GAU) – Paper 2 (Working)
Ms J van Heerden (GAU) – Paper 2 (Gundogs)
Mr K Young (GAU) – Paper 2 (Terrier)
Ms M Halmi (WC) – Paper 2 (Gundogs)
Noted with congratulations.
5.5 HANDLERS
Nil.
5.6 OBEDIENCE
Nil.
5.7 WORKING TRIALS (CLASSIC) & WORKING UTILITY DOG (WUD)
Nil.
5.8 FIELD TRIALS
Nil.
5.9 FCI-IGP
Nil.
5.10 DOG JUMPING
Nil.
5.11 CARTING
Nil.
5.12 AGILITY
5.12.1 Unconfirmed Minutes of the National Agility Sub-Committee AGM held 24 June 2022 via MS Teams.
Circulated 11.07.2022 .
Noted.
5.13 FLYBALL
5.13.1 Unconfirmed Minutes National Flyball Sub-committee AGM held 30.06.2022 via e-mail.
Circulated 14.07.2022 .
Noted.
5.14 APTITUDE TESTING
Nil.
5.15 TEMPERAMENT TESTING – HEALTH
Nil.
5.16 TRACKING TRIALS (TT)
Nil.
5.17 DOG DANCING
Nil.
5.18 RALLY DOG
Nil.
5.19 RESCUE DOG
Nil.
5.20 MONDIORING
Nil.
5.21 TRICK DOG
Nil.
5.22 FCI
5.22.1 Communication sent to Fedco Members:
01.07.2022 FCI Commission – Rescue Dogs - Invitation and Agenda.
04.07.2022 FCI Sanctions against Russian Kynological Federation (RKF)
07.07.2022 Breed-specific bans in Germany and Norway:
FCI and World Cat Federation (WCF) sign an agreement to jointly improve animal health and welfare.
07.07.2022 FCI Commission: Dog Dancing - Minutes of the Skype meeting held 21.05.2022
07.07.2022 FCI Commission: Rally Obedience - Minutes of the Skype meeting held 30.04.2022 – 01.05.2022.
08.07.2022 In Memoriam: Rafael de Santiago
11.07.2022 2022 FCI General Assembly - Minutes of the meeting held on June 20-21, 2022.
14.07.2022 FCI Commission: Utility Dogs – Invitation and agenda.
6. BREED COUNCILS/LIAISON COUNCILS
Nil.
7. AREA REPORTS
7.1 DISTRICTS OF GAUTENG & SURROUNDS PROVINCIAL COUNCIL
Nil.
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 and supporting documents of the WCPC meeting held 16 May 2022 via Zoom.
Circulated 13.07.2022.
Noted.
7.5 EASTERN CAPE & BORDER PROVINCIAL COUNCIL
Nil.
7.6 FREE STATE & NORTHERN CAPE PROVINCIAL COUNCIL
7.6.1 Unconfirmed Minutes of the FS&NC Provincial Council meeting held 01.06.2022 via MS Teams.
Circulated 04.07.2022
Quorum present.
Noted.
8. ELECTION OF KENNEL UNION MEMBERS IN TERMS OF ARTICLE 10(1)
8.1 15 new Members and 13 lapsed Members were elected.
9. ANY OTHER BUSINESS
9.1 Applications for Club Affiliation/Notification of Closure
Nil.
9.2 Amendments to Club Constitutions
Nil.
9.3 Schedule 2 Reg. 4.6 & 4.7 Dispensation for Registration of a litter after 12 months of the date of birth of the litter.
9.3.1 Bulldog: Dam – Traygag Cocoa Chanel – Reg. No. ZA010159B18 – DoB 27.04.2018.
Litter of three (3) puppies – DoB 08.04.2020.
Breeder – Mr HM Booysen.
Mating was per Artificial Insemination. AI declaration attached.
Sire: ZA007088B18 – Hengens Carlos (deceased).
Sworn Affidavit, Vet report and DNA parentage verification received listing the dam .
Approved.
9.4 Schedule 2 Reg. 4.10 – Dispensation for Registration of an Extraordinary Nature
9.4.1 The Breeder petitions the Executive Committee to rule on the registration of an additional puppy to a litter already registered in terms of Schedule 4.10 .
Nil.
9.5 Schedule 2 Reg. 9 Amendments to Register
Nil.
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 Regulation 12.2 – Litter whelped within 12 months of the date of birth of the Dam.
Nil.
9.7.2Regulation 12.3 - Third litter whelped within 18 months:
Belgian Shepherd (Malinois): Dam – Amden Duches – Reg. No. ZA007483B19 – DoB 08.03.2019.
Litter of three (3) puppies.
Litters whelped: 09.05.2020 – 14.03.2021 – 08.09.2021
Breeder – Mr PS Scheepers.
Approved.
Letter: 3 litters within 18 months.
Dam status: Exco – 3 litters (1st )
Rottweiler: Dam – De Liemers Ebbie – Reg. No. ZA015431B15 – DoB 29.08.2015.
Litter of eight (8) puppies.
Litters whelped: 08.02.2020 – 09.01.2021 – 04.08.2021.
Breeder – Mrs BJ Gerretsen.
Approved.
Letter: 3 litters within 18 months.
Dam status: Exco – 3 litters (1st )
Papillon: Dam – Solposte Merriam– Reg. No. ZA004576B20 – DoB 10.11.2019.
Litter of four (4) puppies.
Litters whelped: 18.02.2021 – 14.09.2021 – 05.04.2022.
Breeder – Mrs T Patricio.
Approved.
Letter: 3 litters within 18 months.
Dam status: Exco – 3 litters (1st )
Bulldog: Dam - Jessicagrenfell – ZA001062B19 – DoB: 25/06/2018.
Litter of six (6) puppies.
Litters whelped: 07.05.2020 – 29.11.2020 – 16.10.2021 – 02.05.2022.
Breeder – Mrs J Grenfell.
Approved. No further dispensation will be granted
Letter: 3 litters within 18 months.
Dam status: Exco – 3 litters (2nd)
9.7.3 Regulation 12.4 Litters whelped more than 5 litters. - Nil
9.7.4 Regulation 12.5. Litters whelped by Dam older than 8 years of age
Italian Greyhound: Dam – Ravilais The Albany Moth – Reg. No. ZA045675B14 – DoB 26.01.2014.
Litter of two (2) puppies.
Litters whelped: 20.10.2016 – 09.07.2018 – 20.03.2021 – 02.04.2022.
Breeder – Mr IC Allison.
Approved. No further dispensation will be granted.
Letter: Litter whelped from a dam older than 8 years old.
Dam Status: Exco Restriction
10. GENERAL
10.1 Puppy Scams
The office received two complaints, one on 6 July and another on 8 July regarding what appear to be puppy scams by Joyful Corner. Both parties spoke to a Mr Charles Olsen who is not linked to KUSA in any way. However, the invoices provided by Joyful Corner and the website of Joyful Corner both bear the KUSA logo. Both parties said that they bought puppies from Joyful Corner because they saw our logo. The office would like clarity on what to do. Documents attached .
After discussion it was agreed that a letter be sent to the owners of the Joyful Corner Website to remove the KUSA logo with a warning that KUSA will proceed with legal action should the KUSA logo not be removed.
10.2 MA advised that the Working and Herding Breeds Club of the Cape is holding its 38th Annual Open Show but does not have an Open Class in the Show and enquired on how this was approved as there are compulsory classes for all Shows. NS to check and revert.
10.2 MA enquired on whether KUSA is able to allow Club Administrators, who are the POPI Information Officers, to access information on dogs and owners per region in order to have access to the information of Qualifiers for Invitational events. CPA advised that with the introduction of the New K9 admin system this could be a possibility but that she would discuss to matter with PM.
10.3 CP, NS and CPA reported that the KUSA Stand at the PetExpo was a great success.
There were a great number of people visiting the KUSA stand, lots of intertest was shown in what we offer.
The KUSA Team fielded many questions regarding the registration of dogs. There were quite a few queries on the Dog Sports offered, with the new pamphlets being very well received.
Overall, a busy weekend, and a positive response received from visitors.
11. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
Tuesday,16 August 2022 at 13h00.
There being no further business, the Meeting closed at 13h50 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.