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I am not saying that DV do nothing to improve the security to avoid members/potential members from abusing a system, but how would having photo ID stop this! The last time I was asked for my membership card was at an AGM. I have shown since, never been asked. Been into the office, never been asked. Transfers, never been asked. Maybe they need to consider some alternatives and explain to members what they are setting out to achieve. As previously mentioned this was considered over ten years ago and was considered to be an added cost for little to no benefit.

Asking for photos IDs would have to be applicable to all membership categories, I am unsure for what reasons they would want this requirement. This was discussed a number of years ago and was knocked on the head as to the possibility of seeing no benefit from its introduction but create additional costs to implement. I for one, cannot see how the introduction of this requirement would alter or improve any existing processes or procedures. Maybe if DV explained why they were attempting to introduce the photo ID requirement in preference to forwarding an email to Club Secretaries with this message that explains nothing we may have a clearer picture. As a member, other than attending and registering for an AGM or SGM, when have you supplied or shown your existing membership card? Maybe we should have microchips implanted and we can be scanned each time we have a transaction with Dogs Vic?

The following has been circulated to Club Secretaries: From: Jo Cerda [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, 22 June 2011 5:31 PM Subject: *** DOGS Victoria - Photo ID now required for membership renewals *** Dear Secretary, The Management Committee of DOGS Victoria have resolved that: ALL membership renewals from 1st October 2011 to 31st December 2012 will require the member to attach photo ID to the membership renewal. Also, it is now a requirement that all new memberships provide proof of residential address and photo ID when applying for membership of DOGS Victoria. (The membership application form located on the website has been updated to this effect.) The above information has been placed on our website in the Members Area, under Members Latest News, and will also be published in the September Gazette. Please circulate to your club members via your newsletter, or by email if appropriate. Regards, Jo Cerda Personal Assistant to the Chief Executive DOGS Victoria Locked Bag K9, Cranbourne Vic 3977 T: 9788 2510 F: 9788 2599 Email: [email protected] DOGS Victoria is a registered business name of the Victorian Canine Association Inc AOO23882W

The meeting may take longer than 5 minutes as some members may not be in favour of changing the Patron from the Governor of Victoria. As the recommendation for Patron is a recommendation from the Management Committee under their Powers of Management Committee in the Constitution, to not accept the recommendation of Patron could it be seen as a vote of no-confidence in the MC. It could be an interesting meeting!

2.114 Proxies (As amended 14.1.93) 2.114.1 Proxies are expressly precluded at all Special General Meetings of the VCA. BTW: This could be a very expensive meeting that takes only 5 minutes, for one agenda item. Advertising, electoral rolls, meeting room, VCA staff attendance, supper-normally provided. Surely in the interest of members funds, having only had an AGM last month the SGM could have been called for a few months down the track, possibly with additional agenda items. I would not have thought having a Patron would have been so high on priorities to need a SGM so quickly after an AGM afterall we have waited nearly twelve months in the past for some more important agenda items.

Vic Spitz total entry of 150 so it will be a nice relaxed show.

If possible go along to the Victorian Spitz Breed Club Champ Show on Monday 13th June 2011 at KCC Park. There will be some Mals there and you can see and talk to owners/exhibitors. It will also give you some idea of what sort of equipment that you should have.

I have received a few enquiries in the last couple of days from DOLers re AaE and their booking confirmation procedure. I have printed this for information purposes. The process for a pet transporter to make a booking is to contact the pet booking office. Once a booking has been confirmed a number is allocated and an email file with allocated number is forwarded to the booking agent. The booking agent should forward to the person lodging the pet to assist in the lodgement process. The email from AaE contains: Pet Booking Confirmation This document confirms booking arrangements for flight with flight numbers, times, sender and receiver details and what is being transported and the size of the applicable crate. Pet Shippers Declaration This document MUST be taken along with the Pet Booking Confirmation for lodgement. Details need to be completed by the sender. This has a section that the lodging party has to complete and for AaE counter staff to complete. Note: Puppies and kittens between 8 weeks and 12 weeks of age require a veterinary certificate stating that they are healthy and OK for flight. AaE Service Conditions Information document only. AaE Household Pet Air Travel Guide Information document only. By taking copies of the Pet Booking Confirmation and Pet Shippers Declaration along with you then there should be no reason not to find the booking. I hope this helps.

Which one Are you talking about the one sent at 12.27am this morning, yes I did, I started at 4.30 this morning and am just getting to it. In answer to your question $69.00 Mel/Hba and Yes I have your crate, it is clean, disinfected etc and ready to go....

Same here Rebanne...I need to send a puppy to Cairns at the end of next week & I also sent a PM to wayrod on Sunday night, which he has not responded to yet. I am unsure what is happening, I seem to be getting some emails/PMs and not others, and some in fact seem to be turning up 24 hours later. I have responded to you both within the last few minutes. Let me know if you do not receive! Talk soon! Wayne (Wayrod)

I believe that every state body is an employer for one or more dedicated staff that handle the day to day activities of running the respective organisations. Each state has a representative on the ANKC. Each state organisation then has its own Board of Directors/Management Committee or appointed representatives (Qld) to oversee the running of the State organisations, it is these people that set policy for each state and oversee the financial activities of the organisations on behalf of the membership. If members do not like what is occuring in their state (except Qld) then they can vote them out or better still they can stand for election and hopefully people of like mind will vote them in. If you are suggesting that the whole organisation is run by full time business people including the management committees/board of directors, we had something along those lines until the late 1980s in Victoria until some members took legal action. The "öld regime" were appointed to the then KCC Committee for their business expertise in everyday life and their abilities to administer, set policy. They had an office of full time staff of which the Secretary of the organisation was also the registrar and in charge of the daily administration of the organisation. Since then democratic elections have been conducted. Dogs Victoria office is now on its 6th CEO plus 2 acting CEOs since 1996 and has had only 5 Presidents since 1992. Are you suggesting that the ANKC become the one and only organisation? In the past state bickering as to who will control or have the ANKC office located in their state has caused this not to proceed any further than an a agenda item, no differently to producing only one magazine on a national basis. Maybe it needs a referendum of all ANKC member bodies individual members to ask the question, remembering that at this stage, you may be a member of Dogs NSW but it is Dogs NSW that is a member of ANKC not you as an individual. To have an item like this would be a delicate operation to get placed as an agenda item at an ANKC Conference.

This is a copy of message I and other Pet Transporters/Agents received. Please see below the AVI Changes that will take place on 1st May 2011. Can you please ensure that the below information is communicated to all acceptance staff. AVI Changes Effective May 1st 2011 • The new AVI requirements will only apply to the following ports: BNE, TSV, CNS, SYD, MEL, HBA, LST, ADL, PER, CBR, DRW • All other ports remain business as usual until further advice • All lodgements by pet transport representative • Members of the public must lodge with pet transport company who will the lodge with AaE • QF PAX animals will be business as usual and will be lodged by Qantas customers • All handovers will continue to customers until further notice • Cages to be IATA compliant • No Pre booked cages to be held at AaE depots • All cages to be cleared daily by pet transport companies • Shippers Statement & Vet certificate conditions to apply to cats & dogs only. • Shippers Statement & Vet certificate to be completed by all customers If you have any queries please don't hesitate to give me a call Kind Regards Cherie Stainwall National Business Development Manager, Airport to Airport Services Australian air Express

Great name! Have seen a few passing in the last little while as its the name of the forensic anthropologist on Bones.

Qantas have recently altered their protocols. INTERNATIONAL ANIMAL TRANSPORT WITH QANTAS – GENERAL INFORMATION When planning international transport for your pets the major considerations are the welfare and safety of the animals. Puppies and kittens are accepted for travel and MUST BE 8 weeks or older for flights that are 14hours or less and 12 weeks or older for flights that are greater than 14hours. All puppies and kittens must be weaned prior to travel. Where possible, arrangements for travel should be made well in advance of the planned departure. Note: Where flight times are quoted that includes stop overs.

You have to pay GST on orders worth over AU$1000. You also need to pay if they need to treat the items at all - and they shouldn't have to if marked as new. Other than that their are no custom charges You may also have to be concerned if Customs believe the quantity that is being brought in is a commercial quantity. In which case additional fees may be applicable.

With the Australian dollar passing 110.10US cents this morning (02/05/2011), it works in our favour to be importing at the moment from the US.

Congratulations!!!

You could try a new PP50 crate is available at: •Dimensions & Prices: PP50 56 x 60 x 82 cm $88.00* *plus delivery See photo of PP50 crate at: http://www.dolforums.com.au/index.php?show...14567&st=15

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If possible, try deep immersion in your disinfectant, in this way all components are subjected to the disinfectant, there can not be an area that has been missed.

Sorry to hijack a little, I was quoted $300 by AAE to send a 5kg to Darwin! Can you please email (pm's are turned off) who sends for that price? [email protected] Sent you a message!

As suggested, try rewording your adverts, as for air freight between Darwin/Melbourne or Darwin/Sydney would be around $125-$150, if that helps. Maybe offer something additional. Subsidised transport costs, or pet insurance for 6 months, worming products, the list could be endless or even payment of transfer fee for registration papers into new owners name.

The remaining enquiries are they coming for your area or they from interstate, sometimes it may not be your price but it may your price plus the cost of freight. Also remember that the older your pup is the more vaccinations that have been undertaken, all at a cost. I agree house training, possibly even show training may be incentives.