2023-04 Exco Minutes - Published 2023-05-17

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THE KENNEL UNION OF SOUTHERN AFRICA MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF KUSA HELD AT 13H00 ON TUESDAY 18 APRIL 2023 VIA MS TEAMS - PUBLISHED ON THE WEBSITE 17.05.2023

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:

Mrs SM Geyer (NW)

2. MINUTES

The Minutes of the meeting held on 22.03.2023 were formally adopted.

3. ANY MATTERS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES

3.1 Inconsistent Show Returns (Exco 03-23 Item 5.2.3)

Cape Handlers Dog Club – Flyball Event

Please see attached response received from the Club Chairman and from Doreen Powell.

The KUSA Office has not received copies of the Flyball cards, nor the mentioned Flyball scoresheet.

We were not notified that the event had been changed to a non-official event.

The appeal from the Club was considered and it was decided that the penalty be withdrawn.

3.2 Temporary Exclusion Orders (Exco 03-23 Item 10.2)

At the DOGSPC meeting (28.02.2023), the Obedience Sub-Committee reported that they did not feel that the CGC Bronze test was an appropriate test to prescribe for dogs that had been served with a Temporary Exclusion Order (TEO). The Councillor made the point that a test designed by IPO [sic] would be far more appropriate for the purpose. The IGP Sub-Committee expressed the belief that the IGP BH Test could conceivably be adapted for the purpose and undertook to discuss it with her IGP colleagues with a view to finding a solution.

A similar discussion took place at Fedco 12-2022 (Item 13.1):

“A discussion ensued on the suitability of the CGC Bronze Test for the assessment of the temperament/aptitude of dogs under a Temporary Exclusion Order (TEO). It was brought to Fedco’s attention that the appropriateness of using a CGC Test to get a TEO lifted has been the subject of heated debate in the dog world, with some CGC Evaluators openly stating their reluctance to “test” so-called “power breeds” currently under TEOs.

The Chairman cautioned Fedco that the suitability of a CGC Test for purposes of lifting TEOs required a dedicated discussion, once possible alternatives have been investigated. For the moment, Fedco was required to approve the regulatory framework for CGC, a test which served a multitude of useful purposes outside the ambit of the TEO.”

Informal discussion at Fedco were not favourable towards the BH to be used across the spectrum of breeds.

CPA to liaise with SM and MH regarding the matter and report back at the next meeting.

Carried forward from previous agenda.

CPA circulated all relevant documents to SM and MH. A discussion took place on 12.04.2023 (see attached) where it was noted that the BH and CGC were actually quite similar in nature although the BH also contained exercises that were not relevant to TEO dogs. Questions were raised as to who would be eligible to judge / evaluate a modified BH or hybrid test. It was recommended that further discussions take place, but that further amendments to the TEO Manual should be put forward to Fedco 06-2023 (see attached).

CPA to liaise with MA to prepare a proposal to add to the Fedco Agenda.

4. KUSA OFFICE

4.1 Office Report

Report attached to agenda.

After discussion the Office Report was approved.

PM reported that there has been a concerning increase in the number of puppy sale scams reported to the KUSA office. MH offered to speak to her employer who is an Advocate to obtain a legal perspective on the matter.

4.2 Finance

Reports for March 2023 attached to agenda.

After discussion, the Financial Reports for March 2023 were approved.

4.3 Litter Statistics

Nil.

4.4 General Statistics

Annual Stats for calendar year 2022 circulated and posted on KUSA website 13.04.2023.

Noted

5. SUB-COMMITTEES

5.1 DISCIPLINARY SUB-COMMITTEE

5.1.1 Case 01-2023

In accordance with Rule 8.3 of the Disciplinary Rules, the Sub-Committee of Inquiry (SCI) called for further evidence to be submitted.

Evaluation of the complaint in progress.

Noted.

5.1.2 Case 02-2023

The Respondent was notified of the official complaint lodged against them on 5 April 2023.

Respondent to submit answering affidavit within 5 working days.

Noted.

5.2 SHOWS

5.2.1 Applications for Second Championship Show

5.2.1.1 Northern Boxer Club – 16.07.2023

The above Club is requesting to hold a second show on 16.07.2023 as part of the PetExpo.

Motivation: To showcase the breed, full motivation attached.

Approved.

5.2.1.2 Working Deutsch Drahthaar Club – 20-27.08.2023

The above Club is requesting dispensation from the following Regulation in Schedule 4:

The Working Deutsch Drahthaar Club has invited judges from the Deutsch Kurzhaar Verband (DKV) to visit South Africa to align international standards regarding the German Testing System, and to assist in Judges’ Education and Club Mentorship.

The Club’s full motivation is attached.

Approved.

5.2.1.3 K9 Sport Specialist GSD Club of Gauteng – 06.05.2023

To be read in conjunction with 5.2.3.1 below

The above Club is requesting dispensation from the following Regulation in Schedule 4:

Full motivation attached.

Approved.

5.2.3 Application for Qualifying Show

5.2.3.1 K9 Sport Specialist GSD Club of Gauteng

The above Club was affiliated in April 2022. They have held Non-Championship IGP events only, and have some coming up in 2023. They have applied for a Specialist GSD Breed Qualifying Show to be held on 04.06.2023, and a Qualifying IGP show on 12.11.2023.

Their new Schedule 05E(28) Regulations for German Shepherd Specialist Championship Shows is currently under discussion by the GSD Liaison Council.

Application attached.

The Club would have had two Non-Championship Shows (IGP) by the time they want to hold their Qualifying Show (BR). The Office needs clarity on the Club’s status, that this Qualifying Show will be sufficient to award Champion status (for both Breed and IGP), and that a further Qualifying show is not necessary for their disciplines. It is the norm for Breed clubs to become qualified for Championship status, with their disciplines being included by default, and not the other way around. Should Exco approve the June Qualifying Show, the November one will not be necessary.

Full motivation attached.

Not approved.Club to hold a Non-Championship Breed Show before they may hold a Qualifying Show.

5.2.4 Entry in contravention of the Regulations:

The KUSA Office received an application on 04.04.2023 for the title of Junior Merit for Kissaki’s Winning Edge (ZA007484B22). It was noted that the dog is still registered in the name of the Breeder, and not the Exhibitor as appears on all the certificates. The Exhibitor, has been asked to provide proof of a transfer request but, should this not be forthcoming, the Office seeks advice regarding the validity of the awards. The shows on the application are:

TKC Kennel Club (08.10.2022) (Cat 330) RCC, BP, RBPIG

Free State Kennel Club 1 (29.10.2022) (Cat 315) – BP, CC, BPIG

Free State Kennel Club 2 (30.10.2022) (Cat 297) – RCC, BP, RBPIG

Kennel Association (25.02.2023) (Cat 213) – BP, BPIG, BPIS, CC, BOB, BIG, RBIS

Liesbeek Kennel Association (26.02.2023) (Cat 247) – BP, CC, RBOB, BPIG, BPIS

Vereeniging & Districts Kennel Club (18.03.2023) (Cat 312) – BJ (catalogue not yet received)

Witwatersrand Kennel Club (26.03.2023) (Cat 251) – BJ, CC, RBOB

Junior Kennel Club of Gauteng (19.03.2023) (Cat 319) – BJ (catalogue not yet received)

CPA to contact owner and breeder telephonically regarding the Transfer of Ownership.

5.2.5 Schedule 3 Reg. 14 & Reg. 19.8 – Exclusion of Dogs

5.2.5.1 Temporary Exclusion Order – Dobermann – Smooth Criminal Wot a Thriller at Donnehaus (IMP France) – Reg No ZA001170C22

Incident 1 (unconfirmed)

Verbal reports received of an incident which took place at the Kennel Association Championship Show held 25.02.2023 where it was alleged that the above-mentioned dog had behaved aggressively by attacking another dog, Donnehaus Dollar Time, Reg No ZA011404B21.

The Club was approached for a statement in this regard – see attached. Following a decision at Exco 03-23, the Club was again asked for a statement but, as of 11.04.2023, had not replied.

Incident 2

Report received of an incident which took place at the Liesbeek Kennel Club Championship Show held 26.02.2023 where it was reported that the above-mentioned dog had behaved aggressively by attacking another dog, Donnehaus Dollar Time, Reg No ZA011404B21.

TEO issued 02.03.2023 and confirmed on 22.03.2023.

The Ring Steward was asked to provide her statement in the form of an affidavit (see attached).

The KUSA Office received a letter from Millar & Reardon Attorneys on behalf of Ms Lucas contesting the validity of the TEO. Following discussions with N du Preez, the Office responded to the attorneys stating that TEO stands (see attached).

TEO to be withdrawn.CPA to liaise with NdP and advise owner.

5.2.5.2 Temporary Exclusion Order – Border Collie – Eurofire Amazing Heart – Reg No ZA006923B22

Report received of an incident which took place at the Witwatersrand Corgi Club of Tramordwy Non-Championship Show held 26.02.2023 where it was reported that the above-mentioned dog had behaved aggressively by attacking the Ring Steward.

As instructed by the Chairman of Exco, a TEO was issued 06.03.2023

TEO confirmed by Exco.

Owner returned signed Indemnity Form 27.03.2023.

Noted.

5.2.5.3 Temporary Exclusion Order – Dutch Shepherd – Von der Frilya Anouk – Reg No ZA001021A17

Incident 1

Report received of an incident which took place at the Walmer & Suburban Kennel Club Championship Show held 25.03.2023 where it was reported that the above-mentioned dog had possibly behaved aggressively towards a Border Collie. (See attached)

NO TEO ISSUED.

Incident 2

Report received of an incident which took place at the Port Elizabeth Kennel Club Championship Show held 26.03.2023 where it was reported that the above-mentioned dog had possibly behaved aggressively towards a Border Collie. (See attached)

NO TEO ISSUED.

A letter of caution has been sent to the owner of the dog encouraging her to take proactive steps to avoid any further incidents. (See attached).

Noted.

5.2.5.4 Temporary Exclusion Order – Rhodesian Ridgeback – Kleinvalley Stalin – Reg No. ZA002674B20 – following an incident at the Whale Coast Kennel Club Championship Show on 05.03.2022 at which it was reported that the exhibit had behaved aggressively by attacking another exhibit - Noordbrook The Red Racer, Reg No ZA037332B14. The injured exhibit required medical attention from the Vet on call.

TEO issued 14/03/2022

The Owner is now demanding that the TEO be lifted through correspondence with her lawyer.

At Exco 03-2023, it was ruled that the Owner be granted a 3-month extension to comply with the requirements and that the TEO were to remain in place.

The Owner has contacted the Western Cape Provincial Council to have the dog assessed by two Hound Judges at the upcoming Malmesbury Shows to be held on 21-22.04.2023 and 23.04.2023.

Noted.

5.2.5.5 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 had behaved aggressively by attacking two French Bulldogs (“Trouvallia Storm at Edmondo” and “Edmondo Show Stopper”).

Letter of appeal submitted by the owner of the two American Akitas involved in the incident.

TEO issued.

The Owner, Ms Lindy Spencer, has provided a Certificate of Completion (all dogs in the mentioned class gain a mark of 100%)

TEO to be lifted.

5.2.6 OTHER CLUB / SHOW MATTERS

5.2.6.1 Fedco 12-2022

8.3 Proposed amendment to Schedule 1 Rules 1.14, 1.15, 7.1.1 and 10.14 – Provision of service of documents, notifications and decisions by electronic mail or another form of printable electronic submission.

Accepted Fedco Proposal:

To replace “registered mail” as a method of service of documents, notifications and decisions with electronic mail, or another form of printable electronic submission or, alternatively, another form of requested service, e.g. courier. Motivation: Given the unreliable service of the SAPO, despatching documents by registered mail was no longer a viable option.

The above was amended in Schedule 01 as per the Fedco 12-2022 minutes. The same will need to be updated accordingly in the following Schedules:

Schedule 03, Regulation 3.2

Schedule 04, Regulation 3.3

Schedule 04 A, Regulation 4.3

Housekeeping:

3.2 Any notice sent by [ ~~registered post]~~ email to any of such officers sent [ ~~at]~~ to the email addresses given in the application shall be deemed full and sufficient notice to them or any of them of any proceedings, matters or decisions of the Federal Council or Executive Committee or relating to the conduct of the Show or in respect of any other matter whatsoever arising out of or in connection with such Show.

Approved.To be added to Fedco 06-2023 agenda as an Exco submission.

5.2.7 KUSA CLASSIC 2023

5.2.7.1 KUSA Classic Discipline Events

KUSA National Disciplines (part of the NAPC Bumper Weekend)

· 29 April – KUSA NATIONALS – Agility, Carting, Dog Jumping, Obedience, Rally Dog.

5.2.7.2 KUSA Classic Breed Events

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

5.2.7.3 KUSA Discipline Nationals

Saturday 23 September – KUSA National Event – TT5
Sunday 24 September – KUSA Championship Show – TT1-5
Saturday 07 October – KUSA National Flyball Event.

5.2.7.4 KUSA Classic 2024

An application to host the 2024 Event has been received from the Chairman of the KZN Provincial Council. See attached.

A letter under the Chairman’s signature is to be sent to the KZN Provincial Council requesting that a detailed plan and interim budget for the hosting of the KUSA Classic 2024 events be submitted in time to be placed on the Exco 05-2023 Agenda.

Carry forward to next meeting

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:

Nil.

5.4.2 The following Judges have achieved qualifications:

Prof C Botha (GAU) – Tracking Trials – TT3 first assessment

Mrs C Hulse (GAU) – Tracking Trials – TT3 first assessment

Noted with congratulations.

5.4.3 The following Judge s have become licensed:

Dr M North (KZN) – Rally Dog

Mr EVC Hartmann (GAU) – Rally Dog

Mrs L Olivier (WC) – Herding

Ms T White (WC) – Agility

Mrs AJ Cronjé (WC) – Hounds

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

Request for dispensation for a dog that was remeasured as Large to compete at SA Agility Champs as Intermediate.

Approved.

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

Nil.

5.22 FCI

5.22.1 Communication sent to Fedco Members:

20.03.2023 FCI Obedience World Championship, 22-25.06.2023 – Invitation and Entry Form.

20.03.2023 FCI Commission – Agility - Minutes of the meeting held 04 & 05.02.2023.

20.03.2023 Information for FCI A2O Section Show.

24.03.2023 FCI Committee for Dog Welfare and Health: Booklets for the everyday dog keeper.

24.03.2023 Guidelines for FCI Show Judges.

24.03.2023 Agenda For FCI Asia, Africa & Oceania Section General Assembly Meeting 2023.

30.03.2023 FCI General Assembly 2023 (CH): NCO Delegates Registration Packages.

30.03.2023 New FCI Non-Mandatory Commission (Water Work).

12.04.2023 Change of Venue for the A2O General Assembly & revised agenda for FCI A2O General Assembly Meeting 2023.

12.04.2023 World Dog Show 2024 in Zagreb (HR).

12.04.2023 FCI Standard Commission – Minutes of the meeting held 14.05.2022 in Milan Italy.

12.04.2023 FCI Scientific Commission – Minutes of the Meeting held 14 and 15.05.2022 in Milan Italy.

12.04.2023 FCI Shows Commission – Minutes of the Meeting held 26.02 2022 Paris (FR).

12.04.2023 Minutes of the Meeting of the FCI Commission for Hounds (GROUP 6) Cacak (Serbia), 21.10.2022.

12.04.2023 FCI Mondioring Commission – Minutes of the meeting held 05.10 2022 in Gorliz, Spain.

12.04.2023 FCI Obedience Commission – Minutes of the Meeting held 19 and 20.11.2022, Olten (Switzerland).

12.04.2023 FCI Commission for Retrievers – Minutes of the meeting held in Hämenlinna (Finland) 28.10.2022.

12.04.2023 FCI Rally Obedience Commission – Minutes of the meeting of the 10 & 17.11.2022.

12.04.2023 FCI Rally Obedience Commission – Minutes of the meeting of the 26.01 & 01.02.2023.

12.04.2023 FCI Commission for Education and Public Relations – Minutes of the online meeting held 30.11. 2022.

12.04.2023 FCI Commission for Continental Pointers – Minutes of the meeting held 02 March 2022 in Zadar (Croatia).

12.04.2023 FCI Welfare and Health for Dogs Worldwide Website.

12.04.2023 FCI Utility Commission – Minutes of the meeting held Monday 12.09.2022 after the FCI IGP3 World Championship.

12.04.2023 FCI Commission Rally Obedience – Online meetings 20 and 27.04 2023 – Invitation and Agenda.

12.04.2023 FCI Commission – Shows - Correction: Shows Meeting 26.04.2022 Paris (FR): Minutes.

12.04.2023 FCI General Assembly 2023: Invitation, Annexes and Deadlines.

6. BREED COUNCILS/LIAISON COUNCILS.

6.1 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

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 16 new Members and 20 lapsed Members elected.

9. ANY OTHER BUSINESS

9.1 Applications for Club Affiliation/Notification of Closure

9.1.1 Notification of Club Closure

Natal Coast Kennel Club held their AGM on 15.02.2023 where it was agreed to close the Club. It was further agreed that remaining finances were to be donated to the Highway Kennel Club.

However, the office noted some apparent irregularities in the financial statements for Financial Years ending 2021 and 2022. These have been discussed with KZN Provincial Council Chairman, Mr Michael Vorster, who had agreed to investigate further.

MH to liaise Mr Vorster and report back at the next Exco meeting. See attached response from the Club.

Carried forward from previous agenda.

CPA to request re-audited Financial Statement as well as bank statements.

9.2. Constitutions

Versatile Pointing Dog Club

The Club adopted the new generation Constitution at their AGM held 01.03.2023. Attached.

Noted.

Natal Gundog Club

The Club adopted the new generation Constitution at their AGM held 12.03.2023. Attached.

Noted.

Kennel Association

The Club adopted the new generation Constitution at their AGM held 14.03.2023. Attached.

Noted.

Bluff Dog Club

The Club adopted the new generation Constitution at their AGM held 18.03.2023. Attached.

Noted.

Northern Natal Kennel Club