Member Noticeboard

Dogs SA Office Closure

Christmas Break

The Dogs SA office will be

closed to All Members from (and Including)

Friday 20th December 2024 - 12 noon

and will reopen on

Tuesday 7th January 2025  -  8.30am

From all of us we, wish you a safe and happy Holiday

Members contacting Dogs Australia Directly

Recent discussions regarding members contacting Dogs Australia directly, have highlighted the fact that some members may not be aware of the history and Constitution of ANKC Ltd.  An explanation of its relationship with the State and Territory Member Bodies can be found in the “About Us” section on the Dogs Australia website and in the Constitution.  We hope the following extracts from them will help members understand why any matters concerning Dogs Australia must be referred to their Member Body.

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LABRADOR RETRIVER CLUB

ALL BREEDS CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW

Sunday 16th February

Change of Judge - Group 3 - Sheryle Pike to Christine Spry

GAWLER KENNEL CLUB

OPEN SHOW

Saturday 25th January

Change of Judge - Group 5 - Jayne Griffin to Carol Harrop

                         General Specials - Jayne Griffin to Annette Griffin

Do you know your Membership card is on the Dogs SA App? Do you know you can email yourself the Membership card?

If you don’t have the App but you are an online user you can see your card online too

Dogs SA Office are always happy to post you a card if you are unable to view online at a cost of $5.00.

Just call the Dogs SA Office 8349 4797 and the office team can talk you through becoming an online user or help with the Dogs SA App

You can pay over the phone by credit card, pay via Easydog, pay cash at the counter, send in cheque or money order – Renewal form in November magazine​

• 2025 Renewal Membership Form
• 2025 New Membership Form
• Online Renewal Membership- Easydog

CANDIDATES AND BALLOT PAPER POSITION AS FOLLOWS: 

PRESIDENT
Brian Parker
Caroline Murphy
Peter Dynan

COUNCILLOR
Peter Dynan
Brian Fielder
Michelle Vuaran
Nick Gouzos
Connie Redhead
Caroline Murphy

Election Nominations have now closed. The draw for the ballot paper order will be done Tuesday 29th October and will be announced.

The Election will be conducted in the same manner as all past elections, as per the SACA Constitution.

Voting papers will be included in the January magazine which will be sent to all Members. PLEASE VOTE ! Your decision is important for the future of the Association.

SHOW TRAINING IS HELD EVERY WEEK UNLESS OTHERWISE ADVISED ON THIS POST OR FACEBOOK

Last Training for 2024 is Wednesday 18th December

Return Date TBA

Head Trainer – Richard Chapman-Stevens

Baby Puppy classes start at 6.30pm (3 – 6 months)

Adult classes start at 7.30pm (over 6 months)

All members welcome – Gold coin donation to cover lights

Dogs SA, David Roche Park, Cromwell Road Kilburn – please remember to sign in with your name and membership number

Please be advised the Kerry Loo toilets are open for Members at Show training classes. The bathroom in the Marsula Brine is not for use on Wednesday nights.

ANKC NATIONAL DATABASE

VIEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP CARD ONLINE OR LOOK UP PEDIGREES

• Members will now have access to any pedigree on the ANKC database
• Login must be identical to your membership card
• Email address must be identical to your email address on ANKC database as provided to Dogs SA
• Password must be more than 6 characters

Please click on the link below to become an online user (you will then click on SA)

Dogs Australia National Database

The Constitution was put to Members for a yes / no vote at the Dogs SA AGM on 20th March 2024

Motion Lost

65 Members present with 48.75 (49) votes required to pass the motion

Lost on a secret ballot of 48 votes for and 17 votes against

There were 7 members that spoke on the night.

It became evident the 2 points that need to be looked at are:-

• Vice President - Members want to vote for the Vice President and does not want this decision to be up to the elected Council
• Casual Vacancy - Members want to have a casual vacancy voted on by Members and not Council appointed (Casual vacancy can also be left until the next election)

These points will be reviewed by Council before it is re-presented to Members

SACA Inc Draft Constitution v20230731 020823

If you would like a printed hard copy, please contact us at info@dogssa.com.au or call the office and we will print a paper copy for you to collect.

Click here to download the Dogs SA response to draft Dog and Cat Management Amendment Bill 2024