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Sending exhibit numbers back to the exhibitors is really no hardship! In 99% of cases, the exhibitors send a stamped self addressed envelope, and if they don't, then the Show Sec. has to write one out anyway. As an exhibitor and a Show Secretary, I want my numbers sent back - as well as the notice of how many in the Group. Every Show Sec. needs a system in order to make the work easier. There is no "right" system - there is just the "system" that works for you... What I would also like is for exhibitors to supply CORRECT information on their entry forms, and also entry forms which are trimmed to the CORRECT size! You would have no idea how annoying it is to have 1000 + or - entry forms which vary in size from A4 to tiny!!! Grrr!!! Being a Show Secretary is hard work - don't forget that - and anything you can do as exhibitors to assist would be very much appreciated... Off the soapbox!!!

You need to highlight on your entry form the change of ownership!(paper entries) The catalogue producers need to change their data base - and until it is changed, the dog will continue to appear as owned by the breeder. Re contacting Ozentries - I don't know how you would do it - but that is what you will have to do...and they will have to change their database.

I am a Show Secretary, and totally agree with Dellcara! You have posted your entries - if they arrive and can be accepted, all is fine! Don't worry about ringing to tell her they are on the way!!!! There is nothing more annoying than constant phone calls to say I have posted my entries!!!! Mind you, now I am getting the phone calls to say I haven't received my numbers! More often than not it is because they haven't entered!!!! Grrrr!!!! when I was show secretary for a club it would have driven me nuts if everyone rang to tell me they've posted entries :)

And another change (already notified) but since the advice to exhibitors was printed: Mr F Arniella (Puerto Rica) has broken a leg and is unable to travel to Australia, so his appointments have been filled by Mr Shoji Kimura (Japan). Mr Kimura will judge Group 5 on Thursday 26th January, Group 4 and General Specials on Saturday 28th January, and Group 6 at Cranbourne Dog Club on Sunday 29th January. Regards Gael Wilcock Show Secretary ADI

Amen to that!!!!! (fingers crossed of course)

This year seems to have been jinxed!!! LOL Australia Day International/Cranbourne Shows - Victoria We have been notified that Mr F Arniella (Puerto Rico) has fallen and broken a leg. This of course means that it is not possible for him to travel to Australia to judge at these fixtures. Despite the lateness of notification, the clubs have been fortunate to gain the services of Mr Shoji Kimura (Japan). Mr Kimura will judge as follows: Aust Day Inter Show - 26th Jan - Group 5 Aust Day Inter Show - 28th Jan - Group 4 & General Specials Cranbourne Dog Club - 29th Jan - Group 6 Gael Wilcock Show Secretary ADI

Hate to have to post this, but unfortunately, there is another change of Judge for Australia Day/Cranbourne Shows (Victoria) in a fortnight's time. Mr M Urosevic (Serbia) will not be coming to Australia, and his appointments will now be judged by Ms G Taylor (Canada). Australia Day Show - 26th January - Group 7 (Non Sporting) Australia Day Show - 28th January - Group 3 (Gundogs) Cranbourne Show - 29th January - Group 1 (Toys) Please feel free to cross post as necessary. Gael Wilcock Show Secretary Australia Day International Dog Club Inc.

If any Aust Cattle Dog or Chihuahua people are on this forum, please feel free to cross post that Challenges will be available for these breeds at the Yarra Glen double shows in March.. Cheers Gael

Just to advise everyone that there has been a change of judge at the PM show: Mrs A Collyer is unable to judge, and Group 5 (PM show) will now be judged by Mrs E Warner. Further to the schedules, Challenges will be awarded to ALL BREEDS at these shows. Since the schedules were submitted to Dogs Victoria for publication, the Chihuahua and Aust Cattle Dog Clubs are no longer conducting Championship Shows on this date, so Challenges will be available to these breeds at both Yarra Glen shows. Regards Gael Wilcock, Show Secretary, Yarra Glen Kennel Club Inc.

Just to advise a change of judge for the above shows at the end of January:- Mr O Yanchev (Russia) is unable to travel to Australia, so his appointments have been taken by Mr Thomas Alexander (Canada) Mr Alexander will be judging Group 4 - ADI - Thursday 26th January Group 7 - ADI - Saturday 28th January Group 2 and General Specials at Cranbourne Dog Club on Sunday 29th January. Please cross post as necessary. Gael Wilcock Show Secretary Australia Day International Dog Club

If the absentee rate is 80% - then I am very pleased to hear that!! Makes my think that there are still some sensible people in the dog world!!! Re the comment about some of the "officials" being from the senior ranks of the dog world, that would be because they are the people who will help! And once you have agreed to attend, it is just not right to opt out because the weather is unkind. JMHO It is increasingly difficult to find "workers" - far too many of the participants are takers - not givers! Flame suit on!!!!!

Agree with you, EF! Show officials, judges and stewards have to go - exhibitors do not! Serious consideration should be given to scheduling these events AFTER the heat of the day. We need reliable lighting at both venues, and on the front area of KCC Park - not the back area, which becomes too crowded, even with only 5 rings. The lighting is not good enough there either, when the gazebos etc are surrounding the area. I enjoy evening functions - was at an evening show at Durack a fortnight ago. The diehard people will never give up shows, regardless of the weather, so tweek the scheduling instead!!!

It is beyond me that people would even contemplate going to a dog show in such conditions. I don't need anyone to make the decision for me - I have my own heat policy. It it's too b.....y hot - then I don't go!!! I cannot think of any good reason to subject my loved animals to those conditions, not matter how much people say that they are comfortable and in the shade! They would all be better off at home. It is ridiculous that the controlling body has to make a decision for its members - for heaven's sake, be responsible owners, and do the right thing by your animals...and yourself! Off the soapbox! Gael

Just a gentle reminder for those intending to enter the ADI double shows later in January! Closing date is Monday, 2nd January, and entries will be accepted until Friday, 6th January. Schedules are in the November edition of Dogs Victoria gazette. Full international panel. $14 per dog per show (babies less) Cheers Gael

My young girl was an absolute monster in Baby and Minor - dropped her coat, so wasn't shown in Puppy. She enjoyed herself - me - not so much!!!! I used to tell the judges that I hadn't found the "Off" switch yet!!! Came back into the ring as a Junior, and was much better - even to the point that I now enjoy taking her out! LOL The judge only sees them for 2-3 minutes - far more important that the dog enjoys the experience than worrying about some judge who wants a perfect show dog!

Anyone who would like to hand me their entries for the ADI shows, I will be at Lancefield tomorrow (Tuesday), stewarding in Group 5. That is the only day I will be there - but will be happy to take entries to save you posting them. Mail at this time of the year is a worry!!! LOL Cheers Gael

One only catalogue for both the shows - each entry indicates whether entered at both or only one - and if only one, it will indicate which one.. So the catalogue will be accurate!!!! Regards Gael

Worked it out for yourself!!!! LOL Well done!!!!!!!! It is amazing how many people cannot understand the concept!!!! Cheers Gael

Hi All Hoping to alleviate some problems with entries for the two ADI shows in Victoria at the end of January. The entry fee is $14 PER SHOW PER DOG, and less for Baby puppies as per the schedule. I have had numerous entries where the exhibitors have indicated they wish to enter BOTH SHOWS but have only forwarded $14 per dog! I will also remind exhibitors that ONLY ONE ENTRY FORM PER DOG is required. But indicate Thursday, Saturday or both shows. You will only receive ONE EXHIBIT NUMBER - which will be used at both shows. Regards Gael Wilcock, Show Secretary, Aust Day International Dog Club

Of course show will be going on - the forecast for tomorrow is OK - and even if the car park is flooded now - which I don't know - it will have drained by the morning.

The ROMA title is not an officially recognised title - ie - not awarded by the ANKC. This is no way suggests that I don't like it - think that it is a fabulous thing to acknowledge that the individual animal has had an impact on the breed.

BIS - Bichon Frise (Tejada) RUBIS - Lakeland

In view of the unpleasant weather forecast for the end of the week, and the weekend, the Belgrave Show on Saturday 10th September, will be held indoors at KCC Park. Please feel free to cross post as necessary. Gael Wilcock Show Secretary.

Colour of the paper not a problem - correct information would be a higher priority!!!! LOL

Group 5 - BIG - Moore's Old English (Danny) RUIG - Ellagant's Aussie Shepherd (Brock) Baby Puppy - Collie - Derloch Knls Minor Puppy - Sheltie - Hillacre Knls Puppy - Old English - Duke Junior - Welsh Corgi (Pem)- Cronin Intermediate - ??? Aust Bred - Aussie Shepherd (Ellagent blue bitch) Open - as for BIG