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May 16, 2010 CKC News Update *no part of this page may be copied, posted or cross posted without the written permission of Doug Windsor* Following is a very brief summary of the CKC Board Meeting held on Saturday June 12 and Sunday June 13, 2010. The events that I am presenting here are unofficially and to the best of my recollection. I am presenting the events as they occurred and without editorial comment. An “in camera” meeting was held on Friday June 11, 2011. The day was spent with Senior Staff and Board members and was a planning session. Representatives of the Auditing Firm were also present for part of the meeting and provided some input. The Saturday morning session began at 8:30 am. with all Board members and Senior Staff present. Although the gallery was full there was seating available for everyone. The meeting began with 21 CKC members in the gallery. At least six members were present from Zone 6. After the lunch break the gallery was about 11 members. I asked for and received a copy of a letter sent by the Board of Directors and signed by the CEO to Mr. Shoreman inviting him to attend the planning session on Friday, however Mr. Shoreman was not present for any of the meetings. The Saturday session began with the Board Chair (Mr. McLean) welcoming everyone to the Meetings. At that time the Chair gave a short speech and due to personal reasons submitted his resignation as Chair. The resignation was accepted and the meeting was opened by the CEO for nominations for the position of Chair. Mrs. Steeves was nominated and accepted the nomination. As there were no other nominations Mrs. Steeves was elected to finish out the Board’s term until December 31, 2011. The minutes from the Board meetings on March 26 and 27, 2010 were amended and passed. The Director Zone 6 presented a CD and two boxes of information on the History of the Saint Bernard in Canada which was presented to the CKC Library by Joyce Reid. The materials were accepted with thanks and were moved during the meeting to the Library. Reports were received from the Strategic Planning Committee and the CEO. The following Breed Standards were presented for revision: Pug, Chinese Crested, English Toy Spaniel, Havanese, Labrador Retriever, Bloodhound, Cesky Terrier, and Irish Red and White Setter. All changes were approved for January 1, 2011. A pizza lunch was brought in and the Board worked through the lunch hour in an “in camera” session with the CKC Lawyer. The Event Officiating Committee’s proposed changes for judge’s education were referred to the Canadian Dog Judges Association for comment. All proposed changes to the Lure Coursing Field Trial Rules were approved by the Board. All proposed changes to the Rally Obedience Trial rules were approved by the Board. An amendment to the CGN Evaluator Guide regarding Evaluator qualifications was approved by the Board. All proposed changes to the Retriever Field Trial Rules were approved by the Board. All proposed changes to the Hunt Test Rules and Regulations were approved y the Board. The Purina National Report was received. Dates for the 2011 Purina National will be March 11-13, 2011 in Toronto. The Purina National Committee was appointed. Financial reports were provided by the Audit Committee. The Gallery on Sunday started with 13 CKC members and dwindled by noon to 10 and near the end of the meeting to 8 members. The registration fee for Foreign owned dogs and Foreign born imported dogs was increased to $50.00 for members and $100.00 for non-members. A motion was passed to allow a former CKC member who has let their membership in the CKC lapse to buy back an unlimited number of years at the current rate. Ms. Wendy Craig provided an Auditors report in the absence of the Chair Ms. Champagne. The Dogue de Bordeaux was added to the list of listed Breeds. A motion to allow a Veterans class at all CKC Conformation shows was deferred until September. A report requested by a Motion at the March meeting to re-structure the registration fee to increase the number of individual registrations was presented to the Board members in written form but was not on the Agenda and was not brought forward to be considered by the Board. A eighteen page report prepared by a Board member on Dogs in Canada was provided to the Directors. This report was also not considered by the Board May 12, 2010 CKC News Update *no part of this page may be copied, posted or cross posted without the written permission of Doug Windsor* It has been approximately eight
weeks since the Board and Annual Meetings of the CKC that were held in Winnipeg. As you are all aware, myself and
I believe a majority (if not all) the current Board members were completely unaware of the
size of the deficit in the 2009 CKC budget (in the
neighbourhood of $600,000.00). At the March Board meeting
several initiatives were taken to begin the process of shoring up the CKC financial
situation. The Board initiated a three phase
plan: alleviating the cash flow crisis, developing
a business plan and a longer
range plan dealing with Bylaw changes. Phase one is coming to a close. The initial initiatives have been
put in place and it is hoped that with donations and changes the surplus
at the end of 2010 will be in the $200,000.00 range. It has been
suggested that a
further amount should be
generated to ensure that the Spring of 2011 will not be a repeat of
Spring 2010. A working group was set up and
Mr. Shoreman provided the Board with some good suggestions to work on.
He felt that he had no more to offer until such time as the Board acted upon his suggestions to
date. The Board will be working in the direction that he has suggested, although as we are all
aware, the Board is restricted in its operations by the CKC Bylaws
and no action can be taken until the June Board meeting. The staff at CKC has been reduced
from 58 to 47 through layoffs and the staff at Apex
has similarly been reduced from 13 to
11. This has resulted in an approximate $200,000.00 annual reduction
in salary costs. Perhaps further layoffs will
occur as we move forward. Space has been made available at Ronson (approximately 10-20%) for
a possible future subleasing arrangement. Donations so far are over
$65,000.00 and hopefully more will be received as we move
forward. Attached below is a summary of
the Board's activities in the last eight weeks. Doug
To The CKC
Members of Zone 6: Board
Accomplishments during the Recovery Period
End
March early May
In the fall of 2009, the
Board was advised by the Audit Committee that the organization was
facing a deficit budget. By December, the Committee advised that a
deficit was a reality that could not be avoided. The Board was
prepared for this eventuality and was of the understanding that the
money in reserve would be sufficient to cover the projected shortfall.
This position was brought forward at the point that the 2010 budget was
to be approved. After extensive questioning, the budget was
approved with reservations by the Board, noting that both the process
used and the forecasts would require considerable work in the months to
come, with changes to occur in the 2010 process. Waiting for the year end
numbers, Board members worked in their zones to discuss the financial
challenge with members and to prepare them for the less than positive
financials in the 2009 audited statements to be presented at the AGM.
By mid- March, the Board was advised by the CEO that the revenue
situation had become worse through the last quarter and that our deficit
was far greater than had been anticipated. With this information,
we began the AGM week end and moved forward to establish an agenda to
stabilize the CKC. Decisions were taken at this meeting,
with the assistance of members in attendance from many zones in the
country, to work on fees, expenditure reductions and a rationalization
of the office to ensure efficiencies were gained. At the end of March:- ·
there was insufficient money in
our account to pay salaries for the next pay period, ·
our ability to cover other
obligations was minimal, ·
our reporting mechanisms were
inadequate to support the financial crisis we were facing, ·
our communication was
inadequate to meet the needs of staff and our members and we were
in the midst of a crisis. ·
Our mandate to register dogs was
able to continue but all other activities of the CKC were in question.
With this state of affairs
now clear, immediate actions were taken to manage our situation.
The interim Chair was tasked with meeting with the CEO to develop an
action plan for the organization, with input and direction from the
Board. During this meeting, a three phase strategy was
developed. Phase one was the resolution of the cash flow crisis.
Phase two is the development of a Business Plan to respond to our
changed circumstances and to move the organization forward until more
substantive changes can occur. Phase three is the longer range
strategy that requires by law revisions to better enable the CKC to
operate efficiently. This strategy was outlined to staff that week
and the beginning of a dialogue was established with the membership
through the use of the CKC Special Bulletin. That same week, the CEO
structured a Working Group to assist him in moving the organization
through the financial crisis. Michael Shoreman joined the
group on Friday and the following week began a file review and analysis
of the financial situation the CKC was facing. Supporting
the three phase strategy, Mr Shoreman offered sound advice in areas of
increased and more current forecasting requirements, decisions to be
taken on major areas like APEXs position within the CKC and a mid-range
beginning on a Business Planning process. Since early April, much has
been accomplished. Our accomplishments in this short timeframe (1
month) are as follows:- 1.
Donation program (Club and
member) established with moderate success to date ($65,000 as of
mid-May). 2.
Improved communication plan
established to ensure members, staff and partners are informed and aware
of changes occurring and an openness to accept input 3.
A cash flow reporting system was
developed and established as a financial tool now able to be used to
ensure our obligations are understood, reported and able to be managed
effectively 4.
Monies were managed so that wages
were able to be paid through improved cash flow management practices 5.
A cost-benefit analysis was
begun, by sector, to identify all costs to the organization by type and
to enable analysis based upon the service provided 6.
A staff reduction plan was
instituted and reductions to date are at 15% (one month) with one
resignation and the remainder of the staff in lay off status until money
is available for severance. 7.
A new contract was implemented
for printing and mail room services as a result of an RFP for service.
This has netted a saving of $22,000/month. 8.
A system has been implemented to
suppress billings with credit balances 9.
With its actions, the Board was
able to maintain the show season, uninterrupted. 10.
A staff bulletin and
communication process has been instituted to ensure staff are aware of
actions taken, the focus of the Board and management and the reason for
actions being taken that impact workloads in the office 11.
We have moved our year end
projection from a loss of in excess of $600k to a positive $200k.
While this is not yet a full answer to the issues facing the
organization, it is a quantum leap from our position just one month ago. 12.
Decisions taken at the March
meeting are now coming into effect, raising revenues from shows and
trials to better support that sector of our operation. 13.
Have moved from our March deficit
position to todays bank balance of $410,688.25 an amount that covers not
only our June obligations but also takes us into early July. 14.
We have had countless meetings
with members, have responded to thousands of emails and have opened a
dialogue that has been useful to us in taking decisions that will help
support the future of the organization 15.
|In communicating with other
kennel clubs, we are advised by AKC that their registrations have
dropped at a level consistent with the numbers we have seen in CKC.
Open communication with our partners has resulted in encouragement and
support. 16.
The layoffs and resignation
have netted a 2010 saving of $252k to the end of 2010 in salary
commitment 17.
A top down registration process
is being developed to maximize full registration of purebred dogs 18.
Member benefit packages are being
explored to ensure value added is more able to be quantified 19.
Have begun the process to move to
a paperless financial statement 20.
The move of Kennel and Bench to
an on line property will result in a saving of $84,000 21.
Options are being developed to
streamline standing committees, streamline workloads and to save
significant cost and to better support members in the registration,
discipline and appeal processes. 22.
A space analysis is underway to
release space in the office as a sub-let 23.
Dialogue has been established
with Agriculture Canada 24.
A major study of APEX publishing
has been undertaken by the APEX Board with a view to fundamental change
in our for profit arm. Recommendations will be brought to the
Board table in June. 25.
Instituted a hiring freeze 26.
Terminated term employees 27.
Instituted a discretionary
spending freeze 28.
Are beginning to make plans for
the future to include the addition of an accountant to the staff of the
CKC as funds are freed up 29.
Future plan to better support our
IT staff to make efficiencies and reduce paper and time 30.
Plan to be developed to manage
termination expense 31.
Standard to be developed to
institute operating costs as a % of revenues 32.
Beginning of a change in culture
of the CKC from policing to client focus. This will require policy
and procedure changes and will reduce costs in the office, reduce
workloads, reduce paperwork and should increase membership May 2, 2010 CKC News Update The beginning of May and the CKC is inching slowly towards a more stable financial situation. The generous donations from many Clubs and individuals have helped to shore up the organization in the short term and we are moving forward on a longer term plan. Donations from Clubs and individuals can be viewed on the CKC website. Simply log in to the website using your member password. Pull down the menu under “CKC Services” find Financial Updates and click on “Contributions”. These donations are being used to pay current expenses and we are close to meeting our cash flow to the end of May. June should see an increased cash inflow as more litters and puppies are being registered and revenues from large numbers of shows in the May/June/July/August period are submitted. Wendy and I currently have 14 puppies and so are doing our part to support the cause! :-) Since the Board has not met since Winnipeg in March the June meeting will be our first attempt to create a better economic climate and implement many of the ideas which have been suggested by members and staff. A business plan is being proposed and will be presented at the June Board meetings which will include expenditure management with both short term and long term plans. The primary objective will be to rebuild our reserves so that Spring 2011 will not be a repeat of 2010. There will be motions in June to improve the CKC’s financial position and streamline procedures. There will also be an attempt to make CKC a more service centered organization in the very near future. Staff layoffs of 14% of CKC staff and 15% of Apex staff have taken place, reducing CKC staff to under 50. This next week will also see the change over from Xerox to Ikon which will result in a $22,000 per month saving to the organization. Many letters and emails have been received and all suggestions are being considered as we move forward with the restructuring. Hopefully after the June Board meetings I will have some more concrete changes to report. Until then, thank you for your continued support and confidence in your Board. This is a most difficult situation and the Board is dealing with it as quickly and as carefully as it can in a legally responsible manner. Doug Windsor CKC Director Zone 6 April 14, 2010 CKC News Update On Tuesday evening April 13 a conference call of CKC Directors was called to review progress at CKC. After a brief preliminary discussion led by the Pro Tem Chair (Lee Steeves) and Advisory member Mike Shoreman, the meeting was joined by the CEO, Joe Mauro. Mike Shoreman indicated that after spending several days at CKC head Office that the staff has been very helpful and cooperative. He has met with the CEO and several Managers individually and he has identified areas where he feels that significant savings can be made through expenditure reductions. Already printing and mail room service costs have been greatly reduced through a Request for Proposals, which resulted in a new service provider. This change will take effect May 1, 2010 and will positively impact the bottom line in an amount expected to be about $288,000 over a twelve month period. The Working Group will continue studying the potential for a general restructuring of the organization and will consider all organizational efficiencies open to the organization. Given the scope of work and the current cash flow crisis, the timelines offered include stabilizing the cash flows by June and the development of an Operational and Business Model by mid-summer. Joe Mauro reported that the cash flow situation is improving with some large deposits occurring in the last few days thus increasing our ability to manage our obligations in May. While we are not yet in a position to say that the crisis stage of this situation has passed, we do appreciate the many Clubs and individuals who have supported our initiatives with offers of assistance, advice and donations. I will be present and available at upcoming shows (Chatham and Guelph) if there are any questions.
Respectfully submitted,
Doug Windsor CKC Director Zone 6 April 11, 2010 CKC News As most of you are aware the CKC is experiencing some rather serious financial issues. In 2009 the CKC was operating a deficit budget and with an added loss from Apex the total shortfall was approximately $600,00.00. The 2009 Budget was passed by the previous Board and was inherited by the current Board. Most (if not all) the Board members were not aware of the magnitude of the deficit until the Agenda items for the March 2010 Board meeting were received. The current Board will take immediate steps to insure that a similar situation does not occur in the future! As you are all aware, there are basically two options when faced with such a situation: either increase revenues or decrease spending. The Board immediately embarked on a strategy to implement both options. The CEO has considerable powers in our organization, and he was called upon to implement a plan of service and staff reduction. More on these efforts below. The Board on the other hand moved forward with two motions to increase revenues. Firstly, a motion was passed to move forward on 100% registration of puppies. Wendy and I went into the CKC Library in late 2009 and analized the stud book (2007) for one Breed. We picked a mid sized Breed and counted all the puppies born in each litter and then the puppies registered from each litter. We found about 20% of the puppies born to this breed were not registered. CKC staff estimates that approximately 18% of puppies born in registered litters are never registered ! In 2009 the CKC registered approximately 61,941 puppies. Once this full registration process comes into being the CKC could realize a considerable increase in revenue from this source. It appears from CKC records that the same number of dogs are being bred but there is a serious drop in individual registrations. Hopefully this move will result in a substantial increase in registration revenues. The second motion increased the recording fee paid by event Clubs by $1.50. Traditionally, at least over the last several decades that we have been showing, the entry fees paid at US shows have been several dollars lower than those paid in Canada. In the last couple of years these US fees have risen and in many instances have passed the fees being charged by Canadian Clubs. We Canadians have effectively been receiving a bargain. Clubs will need to raise entry fees slightly to offset this increase in the recording fee, however entry fees should still remain close to par with those experienced South of the border! A summary of event entries in 2009 follows. Numbers in brackets indicate entries. In 2009, there were 629 All Breed shows (169,377), 311 Specialty Shows (13,991), 9 Draft tests (68), 22 Earth dog tests (317), 66 Herding tests (710), 44 Lure coursing Tests (1,414), 604 Obedience Trials–All breed and Specialty (15573), 335 Rally-All breed and Specialty (9129), 28 Pointing Field Trial (696), 37 Field Dog (734), 102 Retriever Trial (4091), 78 Hunt Tests (2409). 46 Spaniel Field Trials (1,436), 4 Spaniel Hunt Tests (53), 41 Tracking Tests (341) and 32 Working Certificate Tests (640). This represents approximately 220,976 individual dog entries which if the numbers remain relatively stable should result is an annual increase to the CKC of approximately $330,000 . Taken together these two motions should result in substantial income increase starting in the latter portion of 2010. Hopefully both these measures will be in effect in 2011 and will greatly increase annual revenues to the Club. Your Board is not looking for a band aid or “quick” fix, but a permanent and long term solution to substantially shore up the CKC revenue streams. Mrs. Lee Steeves, (the Chair Pro Temp) has been working with Head Office and the CEO Joe Mauro to establish expense reductions where possible. This week Mrs. Steeves came to Head Office in Toronto and met with the CEO and also with Supervisors and Managers both at CKC and at Apex. Positive results were reported some of which I feel comfortable disclosing to the membership. An advisory committee has been struck to support the recovery and will work with the CEO through the current crisis. The three member committee consists of Lee Steeves, Line Champagne (Chair of the Audit Committee) and Michael Shoreman. This committee is scheduled to begin their duties immediately. It is possible that some space at Ronson Place may be available to sublet within our floor. This possibility is to be considered. David Trus (at Agriculture Canada) has been contacted by Lee Steeves and he has been apprised of the situation. Your Board is working to stabilize the CKC and ensure that this stability will carry the CKC forward for many years. In this light, we are committed to reducing debt by cutting expenditures. The revenue picture for this month is slightly better than was originally forecast. May and June are still a challenge and the Board members appreciate the generous donations already received from individuals and Clubs (and are hopeful that more funds will be forthcoming). As a very long time dog Club member and supporter I am fully aware that not all Clubs have copious amounts of excess “cash” nor are these Clubs anxious to give away what limited funds that they have in reserve. That being said, if Clubs or individuals cannot donate a substantial amount, even a donation of $100.00 would be appreciated and would go a long way towards showing solidarity and supporting the CKC. There are 165 All Breed Clubs and 365 Specialty Clubs in Canada. Add to this number 23 Obedience Clubs, 106 Field trial Clubs and 15 Non-event Clubs and we have a total of 674 CKC Clubs. If each Club gives just a little this short term crisis can be alleviated and the remedial steps put in place by the Board will stabilize the financial situation for future years. Even a small donation indicates to the Board that you have considered their request for funding and that they have the support of your Club to move forward. The CKC will continue to register dogs. The Board hopes that the 2010 Show season will not be greatly affected. Likewise, in future years, it will be business as usual. The current Board is committed to ensuring the survival of the CKC and with your help we will create a stronger and more efficient kennel club in the future. Further updates will be provided as time passes. Thank you all for your continued support. Doug Windsor CKC Director Zone 6
December 08, 2009 Head Office Holiday Hours of Operation The
offices of CKC and Apex Publishing will be closed to formal business on
Thursday, December 24th, 2009 at 12:00 p.m. and will reopen on Monday,
January 4th, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. During this time, the telephones and the
office will be closed to the general public, and there will be no postal
delivery to Head Office. During the period of closure, a number of staff
will be working in the office, performing year-end functions such as
last minute processing, system modifications and taking inventory. To ensure work is processed before year-end, be sure that all membership renewals and any processing is received at Head Office no later than December 15, 2009. Also, due to the holiday rush, please allow extra time for delivery of mail to Head Office via Canada Post.
December 07, 2009 Cropping and Docking Report Reviewed by CKC Board The Multi-Disciplinary Committee on Cropping and Docking presented a final report to the CKC Board of Directors December 4th and 5th, 2009, at the regular meeting. That report will be communicated to the membership this week .Please
be advised that there was no motion to the Board from anyone, neither to
unilaterally change breed standards, nor to remove the cropped or docked
appearance from any standard. There
was some misinformation circulated through the membership on the subject
and we will be sending out clarification/updated information as soon as
possible via a special CKC Bulletin. The same information will also be
posted to the CKC website. With
regards to the report from the Committee, it did present two Motions
after significant discussion at the table. One
is an increased liaison requirement with organizations such as the
Cattleman's Association, Sheep Herders, etc. that would be impacted by
bans such as those already implemented in New Brunswick and PEI, and
under consideration in Nova Scotia, Saskatchewan and Ontario. The
second is a communication to breed clubs who have a docked tail within
the breed standard asking that the Club review the Standard on this one
area, and requesting their response to a request to change the Standard
to describe and accept an undocked tail, where this is not already the
case. Please
note that, there are no breed standards where it is mandatory to require
a cropped ear with no alternative, so there is no need to address the
ear crop. We
have been and are continuing to look at freedom of choice for our
members and in the same way, we will advocate for freedom of choice for
veterinarians. Once
the Multi-Disciplinary Committee on Cropping and Docking fulfilled its
mandate of reporting to the Board on this issue, the committee was
dissolved and continuing work was transferred to the Responsible Dog
Ownership Committee (RDOC). It was also agreed by the Board that, as
well as transferring responsibility for continuing action on the
specific subject of Cropping and Docking, it was necessary to add the
larger issues of public concern, veterinary challenge and breeder issues
brought to the Board table to the RDOC. There
will be a plan formulated by the RDOC to respond to those concerns, with
a heavy emphasis on member involvement and input in the projects
undertaken to support our dogs and the purebred Fancy. The RDOC must count on our breed clubs and individual members as we reach out for information, statistics, materials to support our theses, and to share the valuable information we collectively have access to within the ranks of the Canadian Kennel Club.
October 21, 2009 Important News: Membership Renewal for 2010 It’s
time to renew your CKC membership and there have been some changes
we’d like to share with you.
Our
Board of Directors has asked us to simplify the way that you renew each
year and we’ve done our best to offer you more choice and streamline
this process for Members. Beginning
in 2010, a special CKC supplement, formerly known as the Official
Section will be bound into your copy of Dogs in Canada magazine.
Dogs in Canada magazine, featuring the new supplement will be
optional and offered to Members at a best-price subscription rate of
just $30.00*. You’ll receive 12 issues of the award-winning Dogs
in Canada magazine and your Member Subscription will once again
include the Dogs in Canada Annual. Like
last year, your Regular Primary membership with the Club will be
$35.55* and will include all the rights and privileges you are
entitled to as a Member, including benefits such as access to the
members-only Official Section Online on the website, receipt of
the monthly electronic newsletter The Bulletin and discounts on
Club services and advertisements in DIC Annual. Your
October Member Credit Account statement
reflects a charge for both your membership ($35.55*) and a subscription
to the Dogs in Canada magazine ($30.00*) for a total of $65.55*,
as that is how the vast majority of members choose to renew. If
you do not wish to subscribe to Dogs in Canada magazine,
featuring bonus content from the Official Section, simply
indicate that on your statement reply to us or, for more information,
call our Client Services team at 416-674-3699. Two
and three-year memberships
are available again this year. It’s a great way to avoid future price
increases and hassles renewing each year. If you are interested, be sure
to indicate your choice on your statement reply. If
you participate in the Joint Household membership program, all
membership renewals for members of your household will also appear on
the October statement for the Primary Member. Please remember that
Household memberships cannot be renewed without first renewing the
Primary Member. You
are encouraged to pay your membership renewal no later than December
15th in order to ensure that your membership is renewed before
year-end. If we receive payment after December 15th, you may
experience an interruption in your services and benefits. All
payments received are first applied to any outstanding balance on
your account so it is important that you remit sufficient funds to pay
for any outstanding balance on your account plus your membership renewal
fees. Upon
payment of your renewal fees, your 2010 renewal card sticker will
be mailed to you by the end of February. Life Members, who have
completed 30 years of service with the Club, are renewed automatically
each year without charge and do not receive renewal stickers. New
Life Members will receive gold cards and pins acknowledging their
service with the Club in January. Thank you in advance for your renewal. We strive to make your experience with the Club as straightforward and rewarding as possible. Please contact us at information@ckc.ca or 416-674-3699 if you have any questions or suggestions.
October 15, 2009 Temporary Title Certificate Service Disruption
October 9, 2009 Breeds Eligible to Enter Pointing Field Trials & Field Dog Tests Below
is a list of breeds that are eligible to enter CKC Pointing Field Trials
and Field Dog Tests. For
more information regarding the Pointing Field Trial and Pointing Field Dog
Test Rules, please login and go to membership services/event rule books. Braque
Francais
July 24, 2009 CEO Update Re: Immediate Changes to Official Section As
you know, we are in a transition phase of the Official
Section wherein
we are no longer able to mail it monthly as a separate publication along
with Dogs
in Canada.
Over the summer we are looking at several ways to deliver the Official
Section;
each with its own advantages and disadvantages. As I mentioned in my
earlier letter, we want to hear from members on how we can deliver the Official
Section in
the manner you want it. A
survey is being conducted by an independent research firm on a national
basis to determine Member preference for three options. As a CKC Member,
you may be randomly selected to participate in this survey and may be
contacted in the near future. The survey results will be tabulated and
made available shortly. Please watch for more updates on our
website. The
options are as follows: A)
To receive the Official
Section news
and information electronically only and that by selecting this option
annual membership dues will be reduced. B)
To receive four printed editions of the Official
Section as
a bound insert in Dogs
in Canada and
annual membership dues will be reduced appropriately (the Official
Section will
continue to be posted to the CKC website each month). C)
To continue sending 12 hard copy issues of the Official
Section at
an increased rate to include postage. Member response to our first
communication in July generated several questions. The following are
responses to those questions provided as concisely as possible in a
Question/Answer format. Please
review the following information and it is hoped this will clarify your
concerns.
1) How will I receive my electronic version of the Official Section? The electronic version of the Official Section will be available each month on the CKC website and you can access it directly from the home page by clicking on the Official Section logo. We will not be sending a PDF version as those members with dial-up connections have expressed a concern that the download time and size of the file would cause serious difficulties for their computer. A direct link to the Official Section on-line will be included in the monthly CKC Bulletin.
2)
Will I receive compensation for the hard copy issues I will not be
receiving? Yes,
there will be compensation and a number of options are being discussed.
Once a final decision on how best to administer this process has been
determined, we will notify the membership. 3)
How is Heritage Canada involved? Heritage
Canada for many years, in conjunction with Canada Post, provided support
grants to Canadian-based periodicals through the Postage Assistance
Program. Dogs
in Canada magazine
is a recipient of a grant and the “Official
Section”
was sent as a “ride-along” publication with each Dogs
in Canada monthly
mailed out. This ride-along option meant no postage costs were charged
for the distribution of the Official
Section to
CKC Members. The requirements changed however and the Official
Section is
no longer considered an acceptable “ride-along” and must be sent
separately, thereby significantly increasing the cost to distribute the
publication to the Membership. During the months of Sept/Oct/Nov/Dec we
will not publish hard copies of the Official
Section as
postage costs would be an additional $94,000 beyond existing budgets.
Also, during the upcoming months, various options will be considered. 4)
How will change affect my future CKC Membership Fees? There
are a number of possibilities under consideration and membership fees
will reflect costs and/or savings associated with the necessary changes
and announced once the membership has been surveyed and our direction is
firm. As
we move forward towards a balanced and fiscally responsible solution we
will communicate significant decisions to the Membership in order to
keep communication open and transparent. Regards, Joe
Mauro CEO
Canadian Kennel Club President, Apex Publishing Limited
March 16, 2009 2009 Annual General Meeting Please
note that the 2009 CKC Annual General Meeting will be held in
conjunction with the April Board meeting on The
2009 AGM
will be held in the "Legends Room" at the Moncton
Coliseum, 377 Killam Drive, Moncton, New Brunswick, E1C 3T1 at 10:00
a.m. AGM
details can also be found in the April 2009 Official Section.
The
April 2009 Board Meeting
will take place at the
February 12, 2009 Limited Obedience Trials When applying to hold an Obedience Trial, the Event Date Application must specify whether or not the trial will be “Limited Entry”. If it is not specified on the Event Date Application, it will not be approved. Once approved by the CKC, Clubs must publish the “Limited Entry” requirement in the Obedience trial Premium List.
February 04, 2009 The Top 20 CKC Breeds for 2008 The
Canadian Kennel Club is pleased to announce the top 20 registered breeds
for 2008. No surprise here; the Labrador Retriever continues to reign
supreme as the top breed for the ninth consecutive year, and remains
Canada’s most popular dog! Overall,
there is very little change to the top ten most popular 2008 CKC-registered
breeds, over last year. As for the top 20, note the increase in
popularity of the Bulldog, who after entering the top 20 in 2007 at
number 16, now ranks at number 11 in 2008. New to the top 20 are the
Spaniel (American Cocker) at number 19 and the Cavalier King Charles
Spaniel sneaking in at number 20. For
registrations by group, the 2008 results show that the Sporting group
continues to be the most popular group, followed by Working, Herding,
and the increasingly popular Toys. In total, the CKC registered 66,048
dogs in 2008. For a complete list of dog and litter registrations for 2008, please watch for the results in the February 2009 Bulletin and on the website, or you may refer to your March 2009 Official Section.
January 30, 2009 CKC ADDS ADDITIONAL $8,000 TO "DOLLARS FOR DOGS" - WITH ONE DAY TO FILE! Late
yesterday, The Canadian Kennel Club announced that it would be, once
again, adding support funding for the Supreme Court challenge of Ontario
Bill 132. The CKC had donated $5,000 in 2007 and yesterday, announced
that an additional $8,000 contribution would be made to the Banned Aid
Coalition, in support of this current challenge. The
Banned Aid Coalition has witnessed Canada-wide, dog-owner support as
they seek to raise immediate funds to pay outstanding legal fees and
secure their day with the SUPREME COURT of Canada. The constitutional
challenge of Ontario Bill 132, the “pit bull” ban, has not ended
yet! Your response has exceeded the $67,000 goal to cover the
outstanding fees and before close of business January 31, Banned Aid
will file for the Leave of Appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada.
Estimated costs of the filing alone will run in the neighbourhood of
$30,000, but the Coalition hasn't let up, and neither can
we. “We
can’t thank The Canadian Kennel Club, its Members, and Clubs
enough,” said Banned Aid Treasurer, Cathy Prothro. “The response has
been remarkable!” Having
raised and paid $650,000 to date, Banned Aid, through the “Dollars for
Dogs” campaign, looked to all dog owners as their front-line
contributors. “Now” continued Prothro, “the next step will be to
continue pulling together in the hope the appeal is accepted. Should we
be granted the go-ahead, our efforts will turn to raising
the additional $70,000 needed for legal preparation,
research, and appearance for the actual proceedings.” “Dollars
for Dogs” encourages each and every dog owner to simply contribute
$1.00 for every dog they own. The campaign hit the cyber world Saturday,
January 11 as a last resort effort. Updates
will be posted right here on the CKC website so you can see your efforts
grow in support of this cause. To
respond now
with your “Dollar for Dogs” donation on behalf of the dogs you’ve
loved, please use the Paypal donate button via www.doglegislationcouncilcanada.org
or for larger contributions send directly to: Clayton
Ruby in trust for Banned-Aid
January 29, 2009 Temporary Application Centre Closure Members, please note that, due to technical issues, the Application Centre section of the CKC website will be temporarily out of service from January 31 – February 7, 2009. During this time, members will be unable to access on-line applications and account services. Please accept our apologies for this inconvenience. All regular services are available through our Client Services Department at information@ckc.ca or 416-674-3699. January 16, 2009 "DOLLARS FOR DOGS" 11th-HOUR COUNTDOWN TO JAN 31
YESTERDAY
RAISED $12,148…WITH…$31,368 TO GO…15 DAYS LEFT! Before close of business January 31, they must secure $67,000 or…it’s over and the door for breed specific legislation in this country will have been forever opened. “It would be a travesty,” said Banned Aid Treasurer, Cathy Prothro “that after going so far with so much work from so many people, we couldn’t raise the money to secure our next steps to the Supreme Court of Canada.” Having raised and paid $650,000 to date, Banned Aid, through the “Dollars for Dogs” campaign, looks to all dog owners as their front-line contributors and now as their last hope for rescue. “Dollars for Dogs” encourages each and every dog owner to simply contribute $1.00…just one dollar for every dog you own. “Dollars for Dogs” hit the cyber world Saturday, January 11 as a last resort effort and it might just pay off. The concept has taken flight and as of this post time, with six days into the drive, $35,634 has been contributed, with 16 days to go! Daily updates and contribution totals will be posted right here on the CKC website so you can see your efforts grow until the $67,000 goal has been reached or…time has run out. To respond now with your “Dollar for Dogs” donation or even a single $1.00 contribution on behalf of the dogs you’ve loved, please use the Paypal donate button via www.doglegislationcouncilcanada.org or for larger contributions send directly to:
Clayton
Ruby in trust for Banned-Aid If the Supreme Court hearing does not happen, then the door of breed specific legislation will be forever open. Help close the door.
January 10-11, 2009 Directors Meeting January 10-11, 2009
Mr. Dwain McLean from New Brunswick was elected for another Term as Board Chair. Mr. McLean is a retired High School Teacher, a father of four and an owner/breeder of American Cockers, Yorkshire Terriers and Labradors. Shown in the right photo with CEO Mr. Joe Mauro (left) January 09, 2009 CGN Test Application Submissions
Please
be advised that all clubs/organizations wishing to hold a CKC Canine
Good Neighbour Test must submit an Application
To Hold A Canine Good Neighbour Test to Head Office for approval. Applications
should be submitted a minimum of 90 days prior to the date of the test. Applications
for tests received within 90 days from the date of the test will
not be reflected in the CKC Calendar of Events. Please
be aware, results that are submitted by clubs/organizations that have
not obtained approval from Head Office prior to the test by submitting
an Application to hold a Canine Good Neighbour Test, will not
be accepted and certificates will not be issued. January 09, 2009 CKC Congratulates 50-Year Members CKC
would like to acknowledge the following individuals who, as of F.
Anderson of Margaret
I. Anderson of H.
Bennink of Myrtle
Flett of Louisa
H. Gilles of Rosalie
N. Harvie of Isabel
C. Henderson of Helen
M. Mansfield of Evelyn
Massur of Scott
Mcnair of Maxine
C. Norris of F.
Paul A. Odenkirchen of Jeannette
Raynsford of William
Raynsford of Barbara
F. Selock of Ellen
Weltzin of Louis
W. Weltzin of Jean
S. Whitford of Joan
Wiik of Phyllis
Wolfish of Dorothy
J. Wollman of
January 06, 2009 2009 Fee Adjustment The
CKC Board, at the regular December meeting, and subsequent to its review
of the 2009 budget, approved an annual fee adjustment to all current CKC
fees by 1.5%, effective April 1, 2009. A complete and revised schedule of
fees will be made available in the March 2009 Official Section and posted
to the CKC website. January 05, 2009 New Tattoo Letter for 2009 Please note that the Tattoo letter for 2009 is “W”. January 05, 2009 FCI Update Communication was received during the holidays from Mr. Y. De Clercq, (FCI Executive Director) in which it was noted that, according to the decision made by the FCI General Committee, at their November meeting in Zurich, and further to the recent emails between Mr. M. A. Martinez, and Mr. Dwain McLean (CKC Director, Zone 2), it was agreed to extend the permission for CKC judges to officiate at FCI International Dog Shows until February 28th, 2009. The FCI website will be amended accordingly and this timeframe should enable both parties to finalize the agreement with regard to CKC judges’ eligibility. In a response to Mr. Martinez, Mr. McLean indicated that the 'extension’ or, the temporary lifting of the Sanction against CKC Judges would allow both parties to move more quickly to a conclusion of this matter early in this new year.
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