2023-02 Exco Minutes - Published 2023-03-23
THE KENNEL UNION OF SOUTHERN AFRICA MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF KUSA HELD AT 13H00 ON TUESDAY, 14 FEBRUARY 2023 VIA MS TEAMS - PUBLISHED ON THE WEBSITE 23.03.2023
1. ATTENDANCE, APOLOGIES & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mr RB Jenkins (BJ) (Chair), Mrs YC Jefferies (YJ) (Vice-Chair), Mr MA Alberts (MA), Mrs S Meyer (SM), Mrs M Hancock (MH), Mrs C Patience (CP).
Staff in Attendance: Mrs P Midgley (PM) (General Manager), 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).
The following deaths were noted with sadness:
Mr PA Le Roux (MPL)
Mr L vd Merwe (WC)
Mrs AM Myburgh (EC)
Mrs PJ Haworth (GAU)
Mrs RA Smith (KZN)
2. MINUTES
The Minutes of the meeting held on 17.01.2023 were formally adopted.
3. ANY MATTERS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES - Nil
4. KUSA OFFICE
4.1 Office Report
Report attached to agenda.
After discussion the Office Report was approved.
4.2 Finance
Reports for January 2023 attached to agenda.
After discussion, the Financial Reports for January 2023 were approved.
4.3 Litter Statistics
Nil.
4.4 General Statistics
Nil.
5. SUB-COMMITTEES
5.1 DISCIPLINARY SUB-COMMITTEE - Nil
5.2 SHOWS
5.2.1 Objections to Show date.
Eastern Districts Kennel Club informed the Office that, by mutual agreement, they were splitting with TKC (week 41, Gauteng, beginning October). TKC, in order to offer the same amount of qualifications to exhibitors, have applied to hold a second Show on that weekend.
Eastern Districts Kennel Club has applied for a new Show date at the end of April (week 18). This was approved by the Shows Department with the following criteria being met:
- No clashes in the same discipline (Breed) on the same date within a 160km radius
- No objections from the disciplines being held on the same weekend at the venue
They have also applied for a second Show.
Objections have since been received from:
- Pat de Coning – Northern Tshwane Kennel Club – claiming that exhibitors wont travel to the number of shows on offer in Gauteng. Objection attached.
- Natasha Baxter – claiming that it will affect the Non-Championship shows in KZN. She is a learner Judge travelling to KZN on that weekend. Objection attached.
- Michelle Tregoning – claiming that it will affect the Non-Championship shows in KZN. She is a learner judge travelling to KZN on that weekend. Objection attached.
Other information supplied to the Office:
Eastern Districts Kennel Club has initiated a Junior Showmanship “Camp” and they will be using their shows as a platform to put the children on the map. They were offered two possible show dates (June and April). The April date was chosen because June is exam time, and the Junior Showmanship Camp will not be successful at that time. The April weekend is a long weekend, so it’s easier for travellers. With the Disciplines being on offer at the venue, it will expose the Juniors to that side of the Dogworld as well. The Club has informed the Office that they are negotiating with international Judges.
Other advantages that were pointed out:
Extra KUSA Licence fees & Show returns
Extra grounds fees for Goldfields
More events for the exhibitors.
The Shows Department is seeking guidance on whether to withdraw the above approval for this Show date based on the Objections.
Second Championship Show applications are below.
Response received from Club and attached to agenda.
After discussion, the matter was put to a vote and the second Show was approved.
5.2.2. Applications for Second Championship Show
5.2.2.1 Eastern Districts Kennel Club – 30.04.2023
The above Club has moved their first Show from October to 29.04 2023. They are requesting a second Show on 30.04.2023 in order to make the weekend more attractive.
Motivation: To be more attractive for exhibitors, to be able to utilise foreign Judges and to incorporate a handler camp. Full motivation attached.
Approved with 1 objection received from MA.
5.2.2.2 SA Bull Terrier Club– 03.06.2023
The above Club is holding their Breed Show on 03.06.2023, and request to hold a second Show on the same day as per previous years.
Motivation: To boost entries
Approved.
5.2.2.3 TKC Kennel Club – 08.10.2023
The above Club is holding their Breed Show on 07.10.2023, and their FCI Show on 06.10.2023. The Club that previously shared the weekend has moved to another weekend (EDKC), so they are requesting to hold a second Show on 08.10.2023 in order to offer exhibitors the same opportunities as they have had on this weekend. The second Licence would apply to BR,HCL,DJ & AG only.
Motivation: Judges are International Judges and it is more cost effective to split those costs between 3 Shows.
Approved with 1 objection received from MA.
5.2.2.4 Mpumalanga Bulldog Club – 08.10.2023
The above Club is wanting to hold a second Breed Show as part of a shared weekend on 08.10.2023.
Motivation: To -generate additional funds for the Club due to the Club still being young and to hopefully gain more entries for the weekend’s Events when hosting a second Show in a cluster weekend.
Approved.
5.2.2.5 SA Rhodesian Ridgeback Club – 18.08.2023
The above Club is wanting to hold a second Championship Show on 18.08.2023.
Motivation: To make up for past missed show opportunities, and an International Judge has offered to officiate and pay their own way. Full motivation attached.
Approved.
5.2.2.6 Northern Tshwane Kennel Club – 14.05.2023
The above Club is wanting to hold a second Championship Show on 14.05.2023 as they do every year, along with their Show 1 and FCI Show.
Motivation: To create a full weekend and boost entries in order to afford the International Judges.
Approved.
5.2.3 Schedule 3 Reg. 14 & Reg. 19.8 – Exclusion of Dogs
5.2.3.1 Temporary Exclusion Order – Retriever (Golden) – Chardale Jalapeno Twist – Reg No ZA050653B17
Report received of an incident which took place at The Cape Gundog Club Championship Show (Field Trial) held 23.07.2022 where it was reported that the above-mentioned dog had behaved aggressively by attacking another dog, Conkasha Murdoch of Skye NHR, Reg No ZA013289B18.
After discussion it was decided that the TEO were to remain in place and that correspondence is to be sent to Clubs regarding reporting incidents of aggression. NS to include a new statement to the information sent when issuing Licences.
No formal correspondence has been received as yet but the owner has until Monday 13.02.2023 to respond. Informally, the owner has enquired why the other dog involved in the incident has not also been issued with a TEO.
TEO withdrawn. CPA to send a reminder to Clubs on TEO procedures.
5.2.4 OTHER CLUB / SHOW MATTERS - Nil
5.2.5.1 KUSA Classic Discipline Events
KUSA National Disciplines (part of the NAPC Bumper Weekend)
The following dates have been received by the KUSA office for the 2023 KUSA Discipline National Events:
- 29 April – KUSA NATIONALS – Agility, Carting, Dog Jumping, Flyball, Obedience, [Rally Dog]
5.2.5.2 KUSA Classic Breed Events
KUSA Classic Weekend
The following dates have been received by the KUSA office for the 2023 KUSA Classic weekend:
- Thursday, 25 May – commencing at 10.00 – FCI INTERNATIONAL (AFRICA) CACIB SHOW.
- Friday, 26 May – commencing at 09.00 – KUSA WINNERS SHOW – Breed judging.
- Saturday, 27 May – commencing at 08.00 – KUSA WINNERS SHOW – Group Finals and Best in Show events. This is followed by KUSA CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW – Breed judging.
- Saturday, 27 May (Morning) – KUSA NATIONALS for Dog Dancing and the FCI INTERNATIONAL/NATIONAL (AFRICA) CACIAG – Agility and Jumping.
- Saturday, 27 May (Afternoon ) – KUSA NATIONAL HANDLER COMPETITION Prelims and Pull-outs.
- Sunday, 28 May – commencing at 08.00 – KUSA CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW – Group Finals and Best in Show events. This is followed by – KUSA NATIONAL BREED ELIMINATIONS and the KUSA NATIONAL AWARDS FINAL.
- Sunday, 28 May , commencing at 08.00 – KUSA CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW – Dogsport events:
- Flyball
- Agility Contact and Non-Contact
- Dog Jumping
- Canine Good Citizen
- Carting
- Obedience
- Rally Dog
- Saturday 23 September – KUSA National Event – TT5
- Sunday 24 September – KUSA Championship Show – TT1-5
CP provided an update on the status of the KUSA Classic Weekend plans and preparations.
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 .
The following judges have become inactive/ retired/deceased:
Deaths
Mr I Davisworth (KZN) on 30.12.2022.
Retirements
Mr A Peden (KZN)
Mr L Blaikie (KZN
Member for re-election:
Surname: EMMERSON NELL, Mrs IK
Membership Number: 144468
Renewal date: 15.01.2024
Noted.
5.4.2 The following Judges have achieved qualifications:
Mr C Barr (GAU) – Field Trials – RTR B Panel
Mrs B Meyer (GAU) – Field Trials – RTR B Panel
Mr D Malcolm (GAU) – Field Trials – RTR B Panel
Mr P Dimech (WC) – Field Trials – RTR B Panel
Mr LL Keel (GAU) – Dog Jumping – passed two assessments
Ms K Sargent (KZN) – Carting – first assessment
Mr E Ryan (GAU) – Working Trials – PD – first assessment
Noted with congratulations.
5.4.3 The following Judges have passed exams:
Mrs RM Cook (GAU) – Rally Dog Schedule 5T
Mrs LM Cronje (GAU) – Rally Dog Schedule 5T & Schedule 3
Ms S Brunner (KZN) – Flyball
Mrs T Engelbrecht (KZN) – Flyball
Mrs J Hatton (KZN) – Flyball
Mrs D Hewer (KZN) – Flyball
Ms J Angus (KZN) – Flyball
Mrs C Venter (KZN) – Flyball
Mrs M Hancock (KZN) – Flyball
Noted with congratulations.
5.4.4 The following Judge s has become licensed:
Mrs RM Cook (GAU) – Rally Dog
Noted with congratulations.
5.4.5 The following Judges have passed exams :
Mr A Salotto (GAU) – IGP – Helper
Mr K Diergaardt (GAU) – IGP – Helper
Mr M Hofmeyr (GAU) – IGP – Helper
Mr M van den Heever (GAU) – IGP – Helper
Mr P Eleftheriou (GAU) – IGP – Helper
Mr W Maubane (GAU) – IGP – Helper
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
5.8.1 Unconfirmed Minutes of the Field Trial Liaison Council meeting held 17.01. 2023 via MS Teams.
Circulated 20.01.2023.
Noted.
5.8.2 Request for Dispensation - Schedule 3, Item 31.3.14
Ms Trudi Winter and The Versatile Pointing Dog Club are requesting dispensation for the following dog to enter their VT Field Trial on 18.03.2023:
Dog: Bhulisa Tequila
Registration number: ZA004892B20
Owner: Mr Andrew Bergemann
Date of Transfer: 08/02/2023
31. OBJECTION TO DOGS AND DISQUALIFICATION
31.3.14 that it has been entered and/or exhibited at a Show when it is registered or recorded as owned by an officiating Judge within a period of four (4) months prior to the Show, when said officiating Judge is scheduled to judge any Class or Competition to which the dog may gain admission through its entry, except in the case of a dog owned by the officiating Judge appointed in an emergency, in which case the disqualification of the dog will be automatic without any liability incurred by the emergency appointed Judge.
Ms Winter submitted a full motivation (attached) as to the circumstances, and asks for dispensation for Mr Bergemann to enter the dog into the Versatile Test. The dog has been residing with the new owner for 2 years. Ms Winter needs to step in as a Supporting Judge and does not want to affect the dog’s entry into the Field Trial.
Approved.
5.9 FCI-IGP
5.9.1 Unconfirmed Minutes of the National IGP Sub-Committee AGM on Tuesday 31.01 2023 held via Zoom.
Circulated 06.02.2023.
Noted.
5.10 DOG JUMPING
Nil.
5.11 CARTING
Nil.
5.12 AGILITY
Nil.
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 RALLY DOG
Nil.
5.19 RESCUE DOG
Nil.
5.20 MONDIORING
Nil.
5.21 TRICK DOG
5.21.1 Trick Dog Statistics
February 2023 sees a year since Trick Dog was first offered by KUSA. Below are some interesting statistics and comments on KUSA’s first cybersport offering:
A total of 127 handlers have taken part, of which 45.6% are KUSA members and 54.3% are non-KUSA members. Most handlers have entered one or two dogs, but we have one who has entered 7 dogs, 1 x 6 dogs, and 2 x 5 dogs.
At least five junior handlers have taken part, one of which has passed a dog at the Champion level and another who is an 11-yr old, has achieved Elementary and Beginners with her Australian Cattle Dog, and live in Botswana.
A total of 64 different breeds, breed types or cross-types have taken part earned 376 titles amongst them.
Some interesting feedback from the handlers who have taken part:
- Thank you so much to everyone making it possible and the evaluators for your time!!!!! We had so much fun and are having even more fun learning some new tricks. Can't wait to send them in. I am always just so amazed and stunned at how intelligent dogs are and how eager they are to spend time with us. Levi and I are definitely bonding so much and learning new things about each other every day. Thank you so much, this is exactly why I got him. He has given me my JOY back and is such a blessing in my life.
- Thank you so much to the whole Kusa trick dog team for making the opportunity to gain titles so accessible to ordinary pet parents. Hannah and I have had great fun training for our submissions.
- Loving this journey – we are having so much fun together.
Noted.
5.22 FCI
5.22.1 Communication sent to Fedco Members:
16.01.2023 FCI IGP-FH World Championships in Finland on 15.-20.5.2023 – Invitation.
16.01.2023 Amended FCI Regulations for Flyball Competitions.
16.01.2023 Amended Regulations for FCI Dog Shows & Complementary Rules for World and Sections Shows.
16.01.2023 FCI European Cup on Hare, 10-11.03.2023 Serres (GR).
20.01.2023 Code of Conduct for FCI Dog Dancing Judges.
23.01.2023 FCI International Dog Shows (2023 - 2024 - 2025)
23.01.2023 FCI Championships (2023-2028)
23.01.2023 Notification of FCI Asia, Africa & Oceania Section General Committee and the FCI Asia, Africa & Oceania Section General Assembly to be held on 19.04.2023 in Taiwan.
24.01.2023 Communication about situation in Peru.
25.01.2023 FCI Commission – Shows and Show Judges - Meeting (PE): 04&05.02.2023:Cancelled
31.01.2023 FCI/NKK BOAS Seminar.
31.01.2023 Shows & Show Judges - Meeting (PE): 04&05.02.2023 : New Dates.
07.02.2023 FCI Commission- Shows: Minutes of the Meeting held 26.02.2022 Paris (FR).
07.02.2023 Federación Cinológica Argentina (FCA) – Exclusion: Mr Luis Alberto Ninahuanca Rodriguez and Mrs Cecilia Olenka Yupanqui López.
07.02.2023 FCI Commission - Utility Dogs: Meeting Invitation and Agenda
07.02.2023 FCI Committee for Dog Welfare and Health: New Booklet - Preparing and Caring for your Puppy.
07.02.2023 FCI Commission – Rally Obedience: Meeting Invitation and Agenda - 25-26.03.2023 Solrød Strand (DK).
07.02.2023 FCI Commission – Education and Public Relations: Minutes of the online meeting held 30.11.2022.
6. BREED COUNCILS/LIAISON COUNCILS.
6.1 Nil.
7. AREA REPORTS
7.1 DISTRICTS OF GAUTENG & SURROUNDS PROVINCIAL COUNCIL
7.1.1 Nil.
7.2 KWAZULU-NATAL PROVINCIAL COUNCIL
Nil.
7.3 NORTHERN AREAS PROVINCIAL COUNCIL
Nil.
7.4 WESTERN CAPE PROVINCIAL COUNCIL
Nil.
7.5 EASTERN CAPE & BORDER PROVINCIAL COUNCIL
Nil.
7.6 FREE STATE & NORTHERN CAPE PROVINCIAL COUNCIL
Nil.
8. ELECTION OF KENNEL UNION MEMBERS IN TERMS OF ARTICLE 10(1)
8.1 24 new Members and 26 lapsed Members elected.
8.2 Membership Application
Ms Tazma Wearne (Membership No. 181889)
Ms Wearne’s membership became due on 15.08.2022 and lapsed on 15.09.2022. Her application to renew her membership was discussed at Exco 12-2022 and the following noted:
KUSA Office to advise Ms Wearne that until confirmation is received that all fees are paid in full to the various parties, the Executive Committee is unable to consider her application for renewal of her membership. Exco notes Ms Wearne’s intentions to address the complaints fully.
Ms Wearne sent an email to the office on 07.01.2023
The rejection of Ms Wearne’s membership application by Exco means that she is unable to meet Exco’s requirement that she honours her commitments to the various complainants. After discussion, and taking into account the personal circumstances explained by Ms Wearne, Exco granted a once-off and non-precedent setting dispensation to Ms Wearne for the registration of litters that were born prior to the date her KUSA Membership lapsed ,i.e.15.09. 2022, provided all registration applications were received within 14 days.
An application was received for the registration of a litter born 04.02.2022 (Only one pup survived, all others died).
This dog has been registered and transferred into the new owner’s name.
Thereafter Ms Wearne requested an extension of the deadline date to submit a second litter that was born 17.08.2022.
The Chairman of Exco agreed to extend the deadline date to 06.02.2023.
Ms Wearne failed to honour her commitment. Payment and application were not received.
In consequence, Ms Wearne’s application to renew her KUSA Membership is to be formally rejected.
Application Rejected.
9. ANY OTHER BUSINESS
9.1 Applications for Club Affiliation/Notification of Closure - Nil
9.2. 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. - Nil
9.4 Schedule 2 Reg. 4.10 – Dispensation for Registration of an Extraordinary Nature. – 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
9.7.2 Regulation 12.3 – Third litter whelped within 18 months
Poodle (Toy): Dam – Nyanja The Final Dance – Reg. No. ZA006364B19 – DoB 20.01.2019.
Litter of two (2) puppies.
Litters whelped: 05.06.2020 – 30.05.2021 – 12.12.2021 – 05.11.2022.
Breeder – Ms A Alberts.
Approved.
Letter: 3 litters within 18 months
Dam status: Exco – 3 litters (1st)
Beagle: Dam – Jomqatanqaton Heidi – Reg. No. ZA001608B18 – DoB 20.07.2017.
Litter of seven (7) puppies.
Litters whelped: 04.10.2018 – 21.12.2019 – 17.08.2021 – 29.04.2022 – 30.11.2022.
Breeder – Mr C Steyn.
Approved. No further dispensation will be granted.
Letter: 3 litters within 18 months
Dam status: Exco Restriction
9.7.3 Regulation 12.4 Litters whelped more than 5 litters
Beagle: Dam – Jomqatanqaton Liefling – Reg. No. ZA002048B18 – DoB 28.07.2017.
Litter of five (5) puppies.
Litters whelped: 26.03.2019 – 22.12.2019 – 14.07.2020 – 18.08.2021 – 24.04.2022 – 20.11.2022.
Breeder – Mr C Steyn.
Approved. No further dispensation will be granted.
Letter: 6th Litter whelped from a Dam.
Dam Status: Exco Restriction.
9.7.4 Regulation 12.5. Litters whelped by Dam older than 8 years of age
Siberian Husky : Dam – Diamondt's Girls Can't Help It – Reg. No. ZA001260C15 – DoB 24.06.2014.
Litter of one (1) puppy.
Litters whelped: 18.03.2017 – 15.10.2022.
Breeder – Mrs MD Melvill.
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 Complaint from Chairman of Golden Retriever Club KZN
Carry Forward to next meeting
11. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
Wednesday 22 March 2023
There being no further business, the Meeting closed at 14h10 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.