Life Memberships – Ainslie Carius, Peter Mayne

Life Memberships

- Ainslie Carius and Peter Mayne

AINSLIE CARIUS PETER MAYNE Peter has been a member of the Canine Control Council (Dogs Queensland) since 1984 and held the positions of President and Vice President with the Border Collie Club of Qld since its’ inception in 1992. He was granted Life Membership of the Club in 2007.

Peter volunteered for several roles with Dogs Queensland including the Dogs Queensland Breaches and Inquiries Sub-Committee. His interests gravitated towards the sport of Herding – he was appointed a Member of the Queensland Herding Sub Committee and enjoyed an involvement as a Herding Test Judge.

Peter assisted with the building of the Herding area at Durack. He is a member of the Queensland Herding Association and has previously held the position of Treasurer. Taking on the task of conducting Herding Judges Training, Peter has been responsible for implementing guidelines for the recording of learning processes and outcomes for assessment processes. Most importantly Peter remains very active in training, mentoring, conducting examinations and assessments for the Herding Judges.

In 2016 Peter represented Dogs Queensland on the ANKC National Herding Committee and offered to oversee the task of reviewing the ANKC Rules for Herding. He represented DQ at the National Meeting and then conducted rule review meetings for Judges and members alike.

In 2021 Peter once again assisted the ANKC National Rule Review.

Peter’s dedication to Dog Sports is unmeasurable and his shared knowledge with the Herding paternity has assisted many Dogs Queensland members.

Ainslie is pictured receiving her award from Ulla Greenwood (DQ President). Ainslie is a past President and Vice President of Dogs Queensland. Her tenure on the Board of Directors has spanned in excess of 20 years and during this time she has represented Dogs Queensland on the ANKC and various National Committees. In addition, Ainslie has also served as the Chairperson for:

• The Rules and Constitution Committee • The Health Committee • The Dog Of The Year Committee • The Special Events Committee and • The Junior Handling Committee.

Her Club involvement has been extensive in both the ‘All Breeds’ and ‘Specialty’ arena, beginning at an early age in the Junior Kennel Club. Ainslie’s passion has since extended to many other clubs including the Gundogs and Heave Breeds Clubs, The Dachshund and Bassett Hound Clubs and the Hound Club of Queensland.

Ainslie’s continuing dedication and unwavering devotion to Dogs Queensland extends from the purchasing of trophies, setting up shows, buying canteen supplies, mediating Breed Club disputes to organising fundraising events and helping at dog training occassions.

Her contribution to the canine community is outstanding and is now duly recognised. Peter is pictured receiving his award from Barb Murfet.