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RNSWCC Elections
ELECTIONS
ROYAL NSW CANINE COUNCIL LTD ELECTIONS 2020
Board of Directors 2020
1. Each financial Member of the RNSWCC, in accordance with the Articles of Association, whose membership is financial as of 30 June 2020, and is entitled to vote in their Region, will receive a Postal Ballot Paper for their region only. The five (5) positions are to be elected from the following Regions for a three (3) year term, retiring at the conclusion of the first Annual General Meeting held more than 30 months thereafter.
Two (2) representatives from the Metropolitan Region One (1) representative from the Hunter Region One (1) representative from the Illawarra & South Eastern Region One (1) representative from the Western Region
2. The Ballot Paper contains instructions on the proper manner of completion and should be carefully read before the paper is marked.
3. Each completed Ballot Paper must be posted to the Returning Officer in accordance with those instructions.
4. Voting closes 12 NOON, FRIDAY 7TH AUGUST 2020, with the count on Saturday, 8th August 2020, at Orchard Hills, commencing at 9.00am.
5. The Returning Officer for the elections is Mr Andrew Bzadough who is an Independent Returning Officer.
Please Note: 1. Associate, Junior Members and Affiliates of RNSWCC Ltd are not entitled to vote.
NOMINATIONS
The following nominations (on pages 8 - 11) have been received by the Royal NSW Canine Council Ltd for election to the Board of Directors in 2020 for a term of three (3) years. The elected Directors will take up office from the conclusion of the RNSWCC 2020 Annual General Meeting and expiring at the conclusion of the first Annual General Meeting.
Mrs Christina Rafton
Over 48 Years
Breed associated with:-
Borzoi, German Shepherd Dogs
Business experience:-
Registered Tax Agent, working in the industry since the 1980s.
• Past President • Past Senior Vice and Vice President • Past member of various Committees • Director of DOGS NSW (Royal NSW Canine Council Ltd) for over 18 years.
Association with Affiliated Clubs:-
• Hound Club NSW - Past Treasurer • Sutherland Shire ABKC – Past Secretary for a number of years and Life member of the Club • Parramatta and District ABKC – Past Treasurer
Judges Status (if any): All Breeds Judge
Other Relevant Information:
The articles of Association states that the Board of Directors has: “the complete control and management of RNSWCC.”
That control needs to be made by people who will vote according to their conscience, but also by people who ‘care‘ - care about the members; the breeds; the clubs; the future of pedigree dogs and the ‘hobby’ we know to be a most vital, major part of our lives.
I am concerned at falling numbers of exhibitors, the number of shows, Government regulation/s, breed standards, disunity across State regulations/lack of uniformity across country.
I am running because I do care. The Board of Directors that gets elected to control depends on you and your vote.
Mr Jonathon Nash
13 Years
Breed associated with:-
Greyhounds, Golden Retrievers, Pekingese.
Business experience:
Having an extensive career in law, company secretarial function and regulatory compliance, I am ready and able to sit on the Board of DOGS NSW; where I can deliver value through my technical and operational knowledge. My recent position as Practice Manager of a well regarded law firm specialising in regulatory compliance of the credit sector, has afforded me the opportunity to work with many not-for-profit organisations. In many cases I have had to work alongside the relevant government agencies affording me not only successful outcomes, but a thorough understanding of government processes; this experience I believe wil translate easily to the functioning of the Board.
Prior legal and company secretarial / compliance roles stand me in good steed for the Board, not only from an operational perspective, but highlights my ability as a liaison between stakeholders, whether governmental or corporate.
My professional experience and education allows me to contribute to the Board of DOGS NSW and assist it in achieving its mission and goals.
RNSWCC Board of Directors &/or Committee experience:- • Founding member of the Media & Government Legislation
Committee.
Association with Affiliated Clubs:-
• Flat Face Dog Club Inc - Secretary for 3 years • The Pekingese Club of NSW Inc - Founding member and
Secretary for 5 years
Judges Status (if any):
Gundog Group Judge, Non Sporting Group Judge, Toy Group Trainee Judge.
Other Relevant Information:
Most importantly I offer my enthusiasm and passion for the hobby of dog sport and my personal desire to move it forward.
Mr Angus McIlrath
32 Years
Breed associated with:-
Miniature Schnauzers; Standard, Miniature and Toy Poodles; Chinese Crested Dog; Dobermanns
Business experience:
Sales and Customer service: Lombard The Paper People (9 years). Previously Small Business Management and Ownership specialising in Customer Service, People Management and Development. Boarding Kennels and Cattery Ownership (10 years).
DOGS NSW Public Relations Committee (2 years) 2020 Enrolled DOGS NSW Members Education
Association with Affiliated Clubs:-
• Schnauzer Club NSW, Junior Membership (over 40 years).
Various committee positions, currently Vice President and
Puppy Registry. • North of the Harbour (8 years), currently Assistant
Secretary • Poodle Club NSW (7 years) - Working Committee of 2019
Poodle National Show • UtilityDog Club NSW (5 years) - Committee Member Judges Status: (if any): Nil
Other Relevant Information:
I was given my first Schnauzer in 1974. This event precipitated a strong love of this beautiful breed and lifelong associations shared within our dog world. I have found the dog world I enjoy is a wonderful place, albeit not without issues and problems. It does not discriminate, it allows people of all ages and abilities to partake in dog sports, including Conformation, Obedience, Agility, Herding, Lure Coursing and the newly introduced Tricks competitions. It supports a strong Rescue effort through its clubs and membership.
There are also many and varied activities, occupations and businesses that lend support to our dog world. It is a rich network of people and dogs. We enjoy the unique ability to share friendships and associations with many people from many places locally, interstate and internationally, all through the mutual love of our beloved canine companions. If my application to the Board of DOGS NSW is successful, I will bring a fresh set of eyes, enthusiasm and a strong desire to promote our organisation with positivity to all areas of the public through hard work and effort. I believe in inclusive - not exclusive.
It will be my goal to engage and grow our membership by showcasing our diverse dog breeds and understand the privilege of owning and participating in our many and varied breed clubs and activities.
I believe we should engage the public in our journey to reconnect and build our dog sport activities and to welcome and mentor newcomers with warmth, guidance and friendship.
Clearly we need to engage our young people across the broad spectrum of our sport. We need to encourage their participation in joining club committees and ensure we engage, listen and lend support to their ideas and needs.
The Dog World gives us the oportunity to experience the bond and love we have for our dogs and feel what it is to be loved by a dog.
Ms Nellie Abela
Approximately 32 Years
Breed associated with:-
Bullmastiff, Australian Kelpie, Dobermann and Rottweiler.
Business experience:
I currently work as an Administration Officer for Hoxton Park High School and have held this position for 28 years. During my time in this position, I have been a member of the selection panel for new employees, which involves reviewing resumes, selecting candidates for interviewing and conducting interviews.
• Secretary - Bullmastiff Club of NSW for 16 years • Vice President - Liverpool & District All Breeds Kennel Club for 7 years • Vice President - Southern Highlands Kennel & Obedience
Club for approximately 5 years • Committee Member - Library & Archives Committee for approximately 10 years • Committee Member - Ladies Kennel Club Inc for 5 years • Committee Member - DOGS NSW PR Committee for 2 years
Association with Affiliated Clubs:-
• Life Member - Bullmastiff Club of NSW • Member - Liverpool & District All Breeds Kennel Club - approximately 10 years • Member - Ladies Kennel Club Inc - approximately 6 years • Co-ordinator Utility Group - DOGS NSW Conformation
Judges Training - 1 year
Judges Status (if any):
All Breeds / Accredited Assessor for Groups 1,2,3,4,6 & 7.
Other Relevant Information:
Even though I have retired from breeding and exhibiting, I am still passionate about purebred dogs and all dog sports. I participate as either a steward or judge most weekends and I also actively participate in the running of dog shows. Prior to becoming Coordinator for Utility (Group 6), I participated in the training of candidates in DOGS NSW Conformation Judges Training Scheme as a mentor, assessor and lecturer. I have always participated in DOGS NSW events, such as Dogs On Show, Dogs in the Park, Sydney Royal Stand and Dog Lovers Show. I support and promote purebred dogs in not only conformation but in all facets of dog sports. I believe it is time for some fresh faces on our Board of Directors, to assist in bringing DOGS NSW postively into the future.
Dr Karen Hedberg BVSc
44 Years
Breed associated with:-
French Bulldogs, German Shepherd Dogs
Business experience:
Have run a busy Veterinary Hospital from 1976 to 2019.
• Nominated for the Board in 2017 • Elected to the Executive Committee in 2018 • Elected President in 2019.
Association with Affiliated Clubs:-
• GSDCA - Breed Affairs Chairperson for 3 years • GSDCA - Canine Health - 20 odd years • GSDCA - Haemophilia Chairperson • GSDCQ - Breed Surveyor from 1985. • French Bulldog Club NSW – Committee Member for 10 years.
Judges Status (if any):
Group 5 Working Dogs, GSD Breed Specialist Groups 2, 3, 4, 6 and 7. Awaiting final examination for Group 1 Toys.
Other Relevant Information:
I have been a member of various committees for DOGS NSW with emphasis on government legislation and how it affects dog owners and breeders. I believe it is most important if dog owners and breeders of DOGS NSW are to move forward, we must have a say in what governments decide: what dog owners and breeders can or cannot do.
The recovery from COVID-19 will need to be managed carefully if our hobby is to come back in a strong position in order to regain our premier position in the dog world.
Mr John Sheppard
Elected unopposed
Illawarra & South Eastern Region
Mr Robert Harbin
Western Region
Mrs Nancy Keck
Obedience & Tracking Committee Elections 2020
Mr Ron Probert Ms Susan Turner
• I have been an Instructor since 1991 with Blacktown
Kennel & Training Club Inc.
• I have been President of Blacktown Kennel & Training
Club Inc since 1999.
• Vice President of the United Retriever Club of NSW and
Member of the Labrador Retriever Club of NSW Inc.
• I have been judging Obedience since 2008.
• Life Member with Blacktown Kennel & Training Club Inc since 2012 and United Retriever Club of NSW since 2018.
• DOGS NSW Breed Assessor since 2014.
• I have been on the Obedience & Tracking Committee between 2012 - 2016. Member of the Committee from 2018 to present.
• Awarded DOGS NSW Distinguished Service Medal in 2012.
Member of DOGS NSW since 1991.
• Currently on the Obedience Judges Committee. • I have been a member of DOGS NSW for over 27 years.
• After teaching High School Science for 32 years, I am currently employed as a Dog Support Officer for the Responsible Pet Ownership Program in NSW Schools.
• I am Vice President of Southern Highlands Kennel and Obedience Club Inc, Vice President of Hungarian Vizsla Club of NSW, Show Secretary of Schnauzer Club (NSW), member of Metropolitan Mid-Week Dog Training Club Inc and Hills Dog Training Club Inc.
• I am an ANKC judge in Obedience (CCD), Rally Obedience,
RATG and Tracking.
• My current Vizsla has been campaigned in Conformation,
Obedience, Tracking, Rally, RATG, Tricks and Nosework.
• I feel that I would be able to make a valuable contribution to the Obedience and Tracking Committee from the points of view of a competitor, judge, instructor and regional club member.
Obedience & Tracking Committee Elections 2020
Miss Vicki Etherington OAM.JP Mrs Jan Probert
• Professional dog trainer with over 50 years experience.
• Board member 22 years.
• Chairman of the Sporting Committee, Aggressive Dog
Working Party.
• Member of DWD/Tricks Committee & BATT Committee.
• Past Chair of the Agility Committee and Agility Judges
Committee.
• Full panel Obedience, Rally O. Tracking, Track and Search, Endurance, Agility, DWD, Tricks and RATG.
• Accredited Government Temperament Tester, Breed Assessor, representing DOGS NSW. Presents Pet, Child Safety School Programs. Working with DOGS NSW, fostering growth and development of affiliated clubs to support enthusiasts in numerous canine activities.
• Awarded the OAM ‘for service to the community,’ charitable work with Therapy Dogs, visiting schools, hospitals and Aged Care Facilities. Works with many councils as Animal Advisor on dangerous dogs, “particularly through DOGS NSW.” • I have been Trial Secretary for 26 years with Blacktown
Kennel & Training Club Inc.
• Trial Secretary for 6 years for Sapphire Coast Kennel &
Obedience Club.
• 2020 Trial Secretary for State Obedience Titles and have been in the past for about 3 years. The same for DOGS NSW
Spring Fair.
• Show & Trial Secretary for United Retriever Club of
NSW for 12 years.
• Have been Trial Secretary for Cooma Kennel & Obedience
Club for approximately 5 years, in the past.
• I have held the Ground Secretary position at Blacktown
Kennel & Obedience Club Incfor the last 20 years.
• I have been a Member of DOGS NSW since 1991.
Obedience & Tracking Committee Elections 2020
Mrs Louise Patterson Mrs Suzanne Hutchins
• I have been involved with Obedience training and then trialling for over 30 years.
• I have been a Member of DOGS NSW since 1982.
• Member of Blacktown Kennel & Training Club Inc for many years.
• I have gained UD titles with two of my dogs, and other obedience titles at varying levels with my other dogs. I have trained and competed with Golden Retrievers, a Toy Poodle and an AR dog.
• I am currently an instructor at Blacktown Kennel and
Training Club Inc. • Life member of the Golden Retriver Club of NSW.
• I have been on the Obedience & Tracking Committee since 2011. • In 1988 joined Northern Suburbs Dog Training Club and Metropolitan Mid Week Dog Training Club Inc.
• DOGS NSW Member since 1989.
• MMWDTC Inc. Instructor and Committee Member since 1991. Life Member 2013. A graduate of the RNSWCC Ltd. Instructors’ Courses 1994 and the First Canine Good Citizen Course in 1996.
• Under my Prefix ‘Entally’, bred and have also shown Miniature Poodles.
• Obedience Judge to Open Level and Rally.
• Having competed in Agility, Obedience and Rally, I would like to contribute to the sport which has been my interest over many years.
In 2020, two (2) Members will be elected to the Agility Committee, for the period commencing at the November 2020 Meeting of the Committee.
Five (5) Members elected as follows: • Three (3) Members for three (3) years • Two (2) Members for one (1) year
Ms Frankie Aston Mr Michael Turner
Elected unopposed Elected unopposed
