2024-10 Exco Minutes - Published 2024-11-21

 

Members 59139 & 27952 (Van der Watt & Van der Watt) – R500 imposed Exco 09-2024.

The members refuse to pay the fine and requested the JM applications to be cancelled. Correspondence attached.

Members to be informed that the fine is imposed for the error when entering the dog’s detail incorrectly, not the JM application.

NS to inform the Members that the fine is to be paid within 30 days.

 

4.1 Office Report

Office Report attached to agenda.

After discussion, the Office Report was approved.

 

5.1.1 Case 2024-01 – KUSA (Van Vliet) vs Brunner – Appeal

Carried forward from Exco 09.2024

“General Observations and Supplementary Commentary

The Members of the FAC would fail in their responsibilities towards the Kennel Union should they not bring to the attention of the Executive Committee their concerns relating to events which took place at the Baakens Valley Working and Herding & All Breeds Training School’s Non-championship Show held on 22 March 2024. These include:

 

a) The Judge on the day failing to adhere to Schedule 05B(02) App B Special Requirements in the FCI-IBGH 3 test with regard to the order in which exercises were to be carried out;

b) The Club failing to adhere to the Schedule 03 Regulation 37.1 which states (underline and bolding added for clarity): “The Show Committee shall report, in writing, to the Secretary any case of alleged fraudulent or discreditable conduct, and any default or omission at or in connection with a Show which is brought to its notice. Every such report shall be submitted to the Secretary within seven (7) days of the show and shall be accompanied by all documents and information in connection therewith which is in its possession of power.”;

c) The Trial not meeting the requirements under Schedule 05B(02) App B which state, under Trial Participants, that: “The examination (trial) must have a minimum of 4 participants per trial day. The minimum number of participants per day may only be less if for FCI-BH/VT or BH/VT (NPO) examinations these dogs pass and try for a further examination (FCI-IGP-1, FCI-IFH 1) at the same event.”;

d) The Non-championship Show held on 22 March 2024 not being compliant with the stipulation for trial days as provided for in Schedule 05B(02) App B under Trial Days; and

e) The validity of qualifications awarded on the day.

 

The intention is to enable the Executive Committee to consider taking appropriate pre-emptive steps, either by way of regulation, or training, to hopefully avoid the recurrence of such disruptive events in future.

 

At the request of the Fedco Appeals Committee, the KUSA Secretary appeals to the Executive Committee to decide on the actions to be taken so that these may be recorded in the Minutes for noting by the FAC and Fedco.

 

5.2.1 Applications for Second Championship Show

5.2.1.1 Herding Club of the Eastern Cape 06.09.2025

The above Club has made an application to hold a second Breed Show on the weekend of their regular Show.

5.2.1.2 Port Elizabeth Kennel Club 04-06.04.2025

The above Club has made an application to hold a second Breed Show on the weekend of their regular Show.

 

5.2.1.3 Uitenhage Kennel Club 04-06.04.2025

The above Club has made an application to hold a second Breed Show on the weekend of their regular Show.

 

5.2.1.4 Baakens Valley Working & Herding Club 04 – 06.04.2025

The above Club has made an application to hold a second Breed Show on the weekend of their regular Show.

5.2.2.1 Entry in Contravention to the Regulations

The Office received a Notice of Disqualification of a dog entered into the Beagle Association’s Championship Show on 05.10.2024. The dog, Registration Number ZA002632B23, was entered into the Novice Class but, after the Class has been Judged, it was reported to the Club that the dog was not eligible as it had previously won first place at a Championship Show. The Committee made the decision to disqualify the dog and reported it to KUSA.

 

The Office seeks guidance on how to proceed.

Noted. A warning letter is to be sent to the owner for non-compliance with the Regulations. 

The Office received a query on the 2021 KUSA National Tracking Trials Dog regarding its eligibility for the Title.

The dog, Registration Number ZA002720B15, achieved a non-qualifying mark of 30% at the KUSA National event on 02.10.2021. The qualifying mark for TT5 is a minimum of 70%.

 

The Office seeks guidance on how to proceed.

 

 

 

BJ requested budget to be provided by November 2024.

 

 

 

Preliminary TEO issued 17.09.2024. See attached.

5.3.1 Judges’ ethics

MA raised a query on how to go about requesting that the JEC reminds Judges about the Code

of Conduct.

BJ suggested that it can be requested by Exco that the JEC sends out a reminder of the Code of Conduct.

GR reminded the members of Exco that Judges have special status within the Kennel Union and that their behaviour should be beyond reproach in every way. The JEC should therefore be requested to bring this to the attention of Judges that the Code of Conduct and Practice for Judges Licensed by The Kennel Union pf Southern Africa (Schedule 09 Appendix B) must be strictly adhered to at all times and in addition to the general Code of Ethics for Members of the Kennel Union of Southern Africa (Schedule 09).

 

The following become inactive/retired/deceased:

Mr H Kuilman – (deceased)

Mr J Warren (EC) – Gundogs, now a Senior Judge

Mrs M Hancock (KZN) – Flyball

Dr H Ramsay (GAU) – Working Trials (Classic)

Noted with congratulations.

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5.21.1 A few requests have been received for the inclusion of species other than dogs as allowed by some of the international Trick Dog organisations. KUSA Trick Dog would appreciate feedback from Exco as to whether this is a concept that could be explored further before a final decision is made.

After discussion it was decided that the status quo should remain and that this would not be explored further at this time.

 

5.22.1 CANINE GOOD CITIZEN Sub-Committee

The Sub-Committee’s first meeting was held on 14.10.2024.

CPA reported back on the introductory meeting which went off well.

FBCSA BC Constitution:

The FBCSA BC shall send copies of the minutes of all meetings, including the minutes of matters dealt with by Sub-committees, to the Secretary of KUSA.

 

Copies of such minutes shall be dispatched to the Representatives, to each Member Club and to KUSA, within twenty-one (21) days after the meeting, notwithstanding that such minutes are unconfirmed and open to correction before adoption at the FBCSA BC’s next Ordinary Meeting or Annual General Meeting, as the case may be.

 

Minutes of the Annual General Meeting held in 2021, 2022 and 2023 have not been submitted to the KUSA Office, despite numerous reminders.

 

 

 

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7.6.1 YJ reported that the FS&NCPC AGM was held 09.10.2024 and that the Committee remains the same.

 

8.1 34 new Members and 22 lapsed Members elected.

 

9.1. Applications for Club Affiliation/Notification of Closure

 

The Club adopted the new Constitution at its Annual General Meeting held on 09.09.2024. (See attached).

The Club adopted the new Constitution at its Annual General Meeting held on 21.09.2024. (See attached).

 

The Club adopted the new Constitution at its Annual General Meeting held on 12.03.2024. (See attached).

 

The Club adopted the new Constitution at its Annual General Meeting held on 01.03.2024. (See attached).

 

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9.7.1 Regulation 12.2 – Litter whelped within 12 months of the date of birth of the Dam.

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Dachshund (Miniature Smooth-haired): Dam – Santitia Royal Dappalez of Barkinghamelite – Reg. No. ZA013178B19 – DoB 22.08.2019.

Litter of two (2) puppies.

Litters whelped: 20.12.2022 – 03.09.2023 – 06.06.2024.

Breeder – Mrs S van Loggenberg.

Retriever (Labrador): Dam – Gelukshoop Kit of Jujajo – Reg. No. ZA008080B18 – DoB 26.07.2017.

Litter of two (2) puppies.

Litters whelped: 16.12.2018 – 08.04.2023 – 30.11.2023 – 20.07.2024.

Breeder – Mrs J le Roux.

 

Staffordshire Bull Terrier: Dam – Zutar Star of the Sea of Robtonia – Reg. No. ZA012637B21 – DoB 27.07.2021.

Litter of four (4) puppies.

Litters whelped: 16.02.2023 - 04.10.2023 – 16.04.2024.

Breeder – Mrs N Buirman.

 

Hungarian Vizsla: Roxstar Kassandra – Reg. No. ZA004106B20 – DoB 27.09.2019.

Litters whelped: 09.02.2021 – 15.09.2021 – 18.05.2022 – 23.12.2022 – 01.03.2024 – TBC

Request permission to breed and register a 6th litter.

Breeder – Mrs T Davey-Smith.

Exco 09-2024 Item 9.7.4 – Mr WA Horsfield

Dachshund (Miniature Long-haired): Dam – Rafthouse Georgiana at Bodini – Reg. No. ZA001099C15 – DoB 01.08.2014.

Litters whelped: 09.01.2017

Breeder – Mr WA Horsfield.

 

With the permission of the Chairman of Exco, an amended Affidavit in support of Mr WA Horsfield’s request for dispensation was circulated per round robin on 19.09.2024 to the members of Exco for consideration.

 

Outcome: Approved.

For ratification.

 

 

10.2 MA raised a query on the validity of Unistel results received by the KUSA office after it has come to light that Unistel will report on inferior samples. Concern was expressed that the type of sample required for DNA testing is left entirely up to the person doing the DNA test. It should be regulated that the only DNA results acceptable to KUSA are those obtained from blood samples.

Noted.

 

19 November 2024