The mission of Hills Dog Club Inc. is to enhance the human-dog relationship thoughtraining, education and the promotion of good breeding practices within our community.

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Some of us have had a little extra time during the lockdown. Other than great walks with our dogs what other hobbies have you enjoyed during this time? Cover page image here is a water colour painting by our very own Committee secretary Taryn. Not that she had much free time. Her work is in the health industry. Great job Taryn.

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Contents

Editor's Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Message fm President . . . 3

Pup fiction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

10 Tips for problem

behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Give me that . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

The trouble with walking

humans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

RSPCA milion paws walk 7

A new puppy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Class cancellation . . . . . . . 8

Word puzzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Balancing immunity . . . . . 10

Colouring picture . . . . . . . .11

Training times . . . . . . . . . . 12

Club meetings . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Correspondence . . . . . . . . 12

Ground rules . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Hills dog club inc - 2019/20

committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Important Dates.

General meetings: 2020:

13 May. ....10 Jun. 8 Jul. ............12 Aug.

9 Sept. .....14 Oct. .....11 Nov. ....9 Dec.

26 Apr. Championship Show AM.

9 May. Obedience Trial

25 Jul. Interclub (Ob)

26 Sept. Double Championship Shows

24 Oct. Suzanne Clothier talk.

31 Oct. Evening Trial

EDITOR'S NOTE. Dear readers,

I hope you are staying safe and sane during this unusual time. I’m so pleased that although classes at the Showground have been suspended, we’ve been able to stay in touch in other ways. Hills has continued to provide training ideas and tips via our weekly live broadcasts on Facebook (join us 7pm Mondays!), we’ve continued to chat with you all in our Facebook members discussion group and of course, we enjoyed putting together this edition of the Howler for you.

When we put class on hold, many of you had just joined our club. Many of you have new puppies and adolescent dogs (an often challenging time). Some of you joined because you were struggling to cope with your dog’s behaviour. We wish we could see you at class each week because obedience is one of the foundations of a well-behaved dog. But we can’t yet. That’s why we at Howler HQ have carefully chosen some resources we feel will benefit any dog owner feeling a little lost, a little lonely or in need of advice. We hope you find it useful - and if you have any requests, send us a howl at hillshowler@gmail.com.

We’ve deferred to internationally known trainer and author Suzanne Clothier to provide ‘10 Tips for

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Problem Behaviour’. Dog (and human) behaviour is varied, but the principles for training remain the same. We think she sums it up brilliantly, so check it out on page 5.

To address a more specific ‘problem behaviour’, we’ve got some advice from our Chief Instructor Dianne on teaching your dog to give up items (page 6). We suspect it’ll come in handy for all of you spending time at home, so make sure your dog knows this one!

To stave off boredom, we’ve also got some stories, movie ideas and activities for you. Enjoy, stay safe, and stay connected,

Ellen Editor

EditorsEllen Mok, Tony Vink Graphic Designer Tony Vink

ContentsEditor's note. 2Message from our president 3Pup fiction 310 Tips for broblem behavior 4Give me that 5The trouble with walking humans 6RSPCA milion paws walk 7A new puppy 8Class cancellation 8Word puzzle 9Balancing immunity 10Colouring picture 11Training times 12Club meetings 12Correspondence 12Ground rules 12Hills dog club inc - 2019/20 committee 13

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With the virus getting more under control hopefully things will ease and we

can get back training. Meanwhile we are not holding any meetings, and we

will be holding a belated AGM and also a General meeting. We intend to

review fees for the rest of this year with such a large inactive time with the

club due to the virus.

The magic word “EASE” has now appeared on the radar so hopefully it will

continue to be implemented further and we can start to see the light at

the end of the tunnel. Maybe we can get together sooner than was initially

thought. I look forward to it as I am sure you do too.

Meanwhile stay safe, obey the distance rules, stay home, and keep training.

Gordon Fenbow

PresidentFor updates on cancellations, please subscribe to our mailing list here. Any

other enquiries can be sent to infohillsdogclub@gmail.com.

PUP FICTION

Still bored? This month we’ve rounded up a list of your favourite dog movies to keep you entertained while at home. Yes many of them are tearjerkers as dog movies tend to be, but we got some funny and adventurous ones too! Grab some pup-corn and let’s head to Pawllywood!

Hachi: A Dog’s Tale Best in Show (a funny one!)Red Dog x 3Lady and the Tramp Eight BelowRin Tin TinBenjiDog of FlandersTurner and HoochA Dog’s Purpose

Marley and MeLassie, Lassie Come HomeScooby DooGreyfriars BobbyA Dog’s Way HomeCats and DogsThe Dog Who Saved Christmas

Milo and OtisWhite FangAs Good As It GetsOld YellerBoltCujo (just kidding!)

At one time or another, every owner has to deal with problem

behavior. Understanding why your dog does what he does, and

how to handle the situation correctly can help resolve prob-

lems quickly. Here are some basic guidelines that apply to

nearly all problem situations:

Control the dog and you control the situation. By putting on

a collar and lead, you can control the dog. For many dogs, their

training equipment means business, not playtime, and this can

help in a problem situation. A dog who is on lead cannot run

away or chase people or other animals, and his owner has a

chance to help him understand what he should do by guiding

him with the leash and collar.

Be positive. Instead of saying "NO", try giving your dog some-

thing positive that he can do for you, such as "Sit", or "Heel".

This positive approach means you can praise generously for

his good actions, instead of simply yelling at him. For example,

a dog who jumps up can be told to sit, and helped if necessary,

then praised for sitting.

Allow a dog to be a dog. Often, what owners consider prob-

lem behavior is simply normal dog behavior that they find

unpleasant or annoying. For example, digging is a natural ca-

nine activity but distressing to a garden proud owner. Instead

of scolding for what comes naturally, it might be kinder to set

up an area in which you have buried small treats to make it

more attractive than the rest of the yard, and praising your

dog for digging in "his" garden. Whenever natural behaviors

conflict with what you might like, be creative and see if you

can find an outlet for those interests and activities that is suit-

able for you both.

Be consistent.It is unfair to the dog to change your rules depend-

ing on what you're wearing, who's visiting or the kind of day

you've had. If your dog is allowed on the furniture, he will be

confused when you yell at him because Aunt Bess is visiting and

she doesn't think dogs should sit in chairs! If he's allowed to jump

up when you're wearing jeans and a sweatshirt, don't be surprised

if he can't tell the difference between that and your best evening

gown. Whatever your rules are, keep them consistent.

Have your dog earn what he wants. While everyone needs a

few freebies now and then, your dog will not think you are a

wonderful owner if you play with him, walk him, feed him and

pet him whenever he demands it. In fact, this often creates

problems since from the dog's point of view an owner who can

be "trained" this well is not one who deserves much respect.

Teach your dog to say "please" by sitting, laying down or fol-

lowing some other command before he gets what he wants.

Be clear. Owners often confuse dogs by changing the words

or commands, repeating them over and over again without

showing the dog what is meant, and worst of all, assuming that

the dog understands.

When in doubt, gently show your dog physically exactly what

you mean, giving the command at the same time so that he

can associate the two. Use clear, matter of fact commands

when addressing your dog, and be sure that your praising tone

is excited, enthusiastic and upbeat.

Remember that while we use words to communicate, dogs are

masters of reading body language. If your body language tells

the dog one thing, but your voice tells the dog something else,

chances are he will believe your body language. This is why

people who bend towards their dog and shake a finger at them

while scolding "No, no, no" often receive a playful bark - their

body posture is much more like a dog inviting play than a dog

who is annoyed or angry.

Exercise, exercise, exercise! The most common cause of

problem behavior is boredom and a lack of sufficient exer-

cise. While you work or go out, your dog has little or noth-

ing to do, and his need to exercise will not go away. A

familiar yard or house is boring, and few dogs exercise on

their own without interaction with their owners. Take the

time to play with your dog, jog with him, walk in the woods,

swim or take long brisk walks each day. A tired dog is always

a well behaved dog!

Provide mental stimulation. Dr. Roger Abrante's suggestions

regarding using 1/3 of your dog's diet for treats to be earned

during training, 1/3 to be given as usual in a food bowl, and

1/3 to be "hunted" – for this, try any of the wonderful interac-

tive toys which require the dog to manipulate and work with

them to get the food out of the toy. This "home alone" 1/3-

1/3-1/3 program helps your dog expend some energy and pro-

vides much needed stimulation.

Understand your dog's genetic heritage. Whether you own a

Doberman or a Beagle, a Samoyed or a Westie, it is important

to understand what your dog was bred to do. Owners often

forget that the behavior that prompts a dog to run or stay

close, hunt or guard, chase and kill or herd, work with people

or work independently are all the result of generations of care-

fully selected traits. Research your breed's history, and talk to

people who understand your breed's characteristics. You may

find that Rover's tendencies, while annoying or amusing, are

precisely what makes him what he is. You can then decide how

best to work with your dog's instincts and where you need to

concentrate training efforts.

Train your dog. Every dog should have basic manners, but

dogs are not born knowing how to behave. Take the time to

train your dog on a consistent basis using kind, positive meth-

ods. Find a class near you whose methods and philosophies

you like. If faced with a behavior problem you can't solve, ask

people you trust for a recommendation of an experienced

trainer and get professional help fast. The sooner you begin

working on a problem the sooner you will have it solved.

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GIVE ME THATby Dianne Atkins February 2018

Most puppies learn to protect objects of value by the way we approach and take things away from them at an early age. Try not to grab objects from your puppy’s mouth but teach him to “give you that”. When a new puppy comes into your home it is important to teach him how to let go of objects when you ask him to. This is also important if you bring an older dog into your home. He might already have a strong possession instinct due to early training.

To prevent this, it is important to teach puppies to give up objects. Daily practice with a high rate of reinforcement is very important in the early learning stages. By teaching him to “drop it” you will help to prevent unwanted games such as keep away or catch- me-if-you-can. Teaching children in the household how to get a puppy to drop objects will prevent them from chasing him around, and will stop those unwanted games dogs so enjoy playing. These can be very frustrating for you as an owner. But, if you teach your dog to drop whatever he is holding, you will then have a dog that will not run from you or hang onto things that do not belong to him.

Prevention training is important. Even if you can take things from your puppy now, it does not necessarily mean you will be able to six months later. Your efforts will be rewarded with a safe adult dog in your family.

(See Exercise)

This teaches the dog that when you approach and reach towards him, good things happen (the treat) and by giving him back his toy he learns you’re not going to take everything away from him. You can also use a favourite toy instead of always using a food treat for variety, and swap one toy for the one he is holding.

Exercise

�While the dog is chewing on a toy, approach him without saying anything and reach towards him with a food treat in your hand.

�Put the treat near his nose so he smells it.

�As the dog lets go of the toy, say your command (drop it, give it to me, let go) and give the dog the treat.

�When the dog takes the treat pick up the toy.

�Then return the toy to him.

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A few years ago, we received a letter from a concerned reader. We have since heard that with time and persistence, he has a resolution - or at least compromise - to his problem. But we thought you may enjoy his original letter.

Letter to the EditorTHE TROUBLE WITH WALK-ING HUMANS

Hi guys. My name’s Darcy and I’m a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. I’m 7 months old and don’t get me wrong, I like this ‘living with humans’ deal.

But the thing is -- I have this problem.

See, my big sister said that training humans can be hard. (She’s been living with humans for wayy longer than I have, so she would know.) But then, she said that I could do a good job if I was con...sistent? Basically, I have to be responsible and keep doing the same thing over and over until they work out what they're meant to do. That doesn't sound too hard.

But no one told me how hard it is to walk a human!

First, you have to keep them on a string, because otherwise they don't follow you.

But then once you're outside, they don't seem to know what to do. You know how it is, right? There are people to get pats from, birdies to chase, all kinds of tasty things to grab and sooo many smells to sniff!

But the human just can't keep up. Like, whenever I leap for a birdie, she always stops before I can catch it! (I guess humans tire easily.) Sometimes she even turns around to go in the other direction... even though I'm all ready to meet the people coming towards us! Sigh.

And that's not all. Whenever there's the good smells, the ones that need a whole minute to appreciate (you know the ones), she can't seem to wait, and tries to hurry me along!

Can you believe it? I guess patience is hard for humans.

My sister did tell me humans can be kind of slow, but I dunno how she managed to train them because we pups never go walking together anymore. I dunno why. Maybe because the humans are too clumsy to keep the strings from tangling up when I jump on her? They seem to get all flustered every time I tackle her!

Don't get me wrong, humans are fun and I know I have a big responsibility to teach them right. But man, it's hard work!

Help a pup out -- do you have any tips on walking humans?

Woof,Darcy xx

This letter was first published in the Howler Oct 2017, and is reproduced with permission of the author (and his typist).

If it weren't for the string, who knows where the human

would end up!

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RSPCA MILION PAWS WALK

by Karen Taylor

I have been asked to explain why I have signed up to do the million paws walk even though we cannot walk together this year because of COVID19. I have signed up for the RSPCA million paws walk every year it has been run; I have not always gone on the walk. One year I took my old dog Widget in a cart because he could no longer walk that far. I have gone without my dogs some years; other years I did not have a dog to take and I just walked; others I have gone to see the start and talk to people and other years I have not attended as it is not the best place to go when you have an anxious dog.

The reason I will always sign up and support the RSPCA is because that is where my first dogs came from, the Yagoona shelter. The other reasons that I support the RSPCA is that there are a lot of great animal support groups out there that do great work taking care of animals, but only the RSPCA can seize animals that are not being cared for, they can charge people for not caring for their animals, and they have the authority to act as an advocate for animals in court.

The inspectors go out there every day to help animals in need, sometimes risking their own safety. They travel all around the country to every suburb no matter how rich or how poor or how remote, they go out and advocate for the animals that cannot speak for themselves.

I am proud to say that I have a friend who is an inspector, and I know the work she does is worth supporting.

If you want to support the RSPCA you can sponsor me using this link:

https://www.millionpawswalk.com.au/donation?ref_type=fundraiser&ref_id=8441

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A NEW PUPPYby Narelle Brown, Puppy instructor

I had the absolute pleasure of visiting Dagmar Neal’s home during COVID to see her new poodle puppy Ace and the interaction between Rio her 18 -month-old Poodle and her aging 14 year old Border Collie Lola

The picture points out that there are times when the three are happy to rest together however multi-dog households do occasionally present challenges. (see our next issue on Multi-Dog households). There is certainly a different energy in a house with more than one dog, they are always so busy checking out what toy each other has and are what they are doing.

Interestingly, “Ace” comes from a long line of Sires and Dams that were black however a recessive gene has

produced a throwback of a stunning cream. Both he and another male were born cream.

Ace won my heart over instantly with his energy, cuteness and watching him grow over the few weeks has been an absolute delight.

I also enjoyed seeing Rio frolic around the garden and charge in and out of the agility tunnel set up with the puppy close behind and Lola, a gentle girl that still gets excited about catching a toy and loving a quiet pat.

Thank you, Dagmar, I was feeling low however visiting you and Dennis and interacting with your dogs has lifted my spirits!!!

We are all keen to get back to the club to see our members, our friends and the new additions to their families. We hope it will not be too long!

Ace new puppy

New family/ Lola, Rio & Ace.

FOR NOTICE OF CLASS CAN-CELLATION 

In the event of extreme weather conditions (heat or rain)

Go to: www.hillsdogclub.com OR Facebook:

www.facebook.com/hillsdogclub Pages updated Monday 4pm &

Tuesday 8:45am 

We train we're fine come rain or shineWe train we're fine come rain or shine

On hold till further

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BALANCING IMMUNITY AND SO-CIALISATION IN PUPPIES by Dr Marjorie Au

My recommendations with respect to puppy vaccinations are in line with:

World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) Vaccination Guidelines Group 2015 publication (note: contains graphic images) https://wsava.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/WSAVA-Owner-Breeder-Guidelines-2015_1.pdf?fbclid=IwAR3TWCQ5-uCnINDKUy7eLfhER8zqHS6wlfwRYDmQZ-Q_b7auI25eFhVmmSQ

Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) current policy https://www.ava.com.au/policy-advocacy/policies/companion-animals-health/vaccination-of-dogs-and-cats/

In summary, the colostrum (first milk) from the dam provides some immunity to the puppies in the form of Maternally-Derived Antibodies (MDA) in the first 8-12 weeks of life, assuming the dam has a good antibody levels herself.

While MDA protects the pup from fatal diseases early in life, it also prevents the pup’s own immune system from developing an antibody response. MDA dissipates around 8-12 weeks of age, so vaccination after this means the pup’s immunity responds itself.

This chart shows how MDA declines by 8-12 weeks allowing the pup’s own antibodies to develop. MDA levels depend on the dam having good immunity, and the pup receiving adequate colostrum at birth. Complications

at parturition such as caesarian section, weak puppies (eg. runts may not receive much colostrum due to competition), poor milk supply etc. can lead to insufficient MDA which is why we recommend the first puppy vaccination at 6-8 weeks of age.

The majority of puppies will develop their own antibodies to the vaccination at 12 weeks but a small percentage will still have MDA or their immune system didn’t respond as well, so the final puppy vaccination is recommended at 16 weeks old, especially for the core vaccines (Canine Distemper, Hepatitis/Adenovirus and Parvovirus).

However, we have to juggle the pup’s developing immunity against the best timing for adaptiveness and socialisation in terms of behavioural development, which we know is from 10-18 weeks of age. Therefore this is the time to introduce the puppy to new places & people, other dogs and animals, loud noises, and other sensory input so that it does not develop a fearful or anxious response to these stimuli later in life.

We can achieve this by understanding how immunity develops, as well as providing a safe environment for the puppies to be in during this time.

DURALDURAL

Dr Marjorie Au | Head Veterinarian

Petstock Vet Dural | 1 / 248 – 252 New Line Road, Dural NSW 2158

P. 02 9651 5047 E. dural@petstockvet.com.au

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6. Members are to pick up after their dog/s and help keep the grounds clean and tidy.

7. Adequate sensible dress with appropriate footwear (no thongs, scuffs or bare feet) is required to be worn by Handler during training.

8. Dogs are not to be left unattended whilst on the training grounds unless crated or tethered in a safe area. Members are reminded not to approach dogs that are confined. All dogs are to be kept under control and supervised while at the counter or in the clubhouse.

9. The Club reserves the right to ask any member to muzzle or in extreme cases, remove their dog/s from the training grounds. If a muzzle is required this must remain in place whilst on the club grounds. This will be at the discretion of the Committee.

10. Members who use Club equipment must ensure it is

GROUND RULES1. As a condition of membership, all dogs are required to be properly vaccinated according to current veterinary guidelines.

2. Members are responsible at all times for the behaviour of their dog/s whilst present on the training grounds or representing the club.

3. All dogs must have properly fitted equipment and remain on lead at all times (unless instructed otherwise by a club instructor). No check/choker chains are to be used on any dogs in Puppy, Beginners or Graduate classes.

4. A member shall not ill-treat a dog at any time. Any such action may give rise to suspension or expulsion from the Club by resolution of the Committee.

5. Bitches in season and/or dog/s which are un-well or have an infectious condition are not permitted on the obedience training grounds.

returned to the storeroom and stored correctly after classes are conducted.

11. Children are welcome to attend classes provided they are supervised by an adult/parent/guardian at all times.

12. Child members (aged 7 to 11 are to be accompanied by an adult/parent/guardian in classes) and Junior members (aged 12 to 15 under adult/parent/guardian supervision on grounds) are welcome to train providing they have sufficient control of their dog during classes. This will be at the discretion of the class/chief instructor.

NOTICE:Election Obedience- and

Rally Judges will take place at the general meeting

every NovemberElection of Conformation Judges for the year 2022

(April & 2 September shows)will be held at the May 2020

general meeting

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Hills Dog Club Inc.TRAINING TIMESMon. 7pm -> Puppies*, Beginners, Graduate & Advanced8pm -> Competitive Trialling dogs class*Puppy classes are for dogs 12-20 weeks. Tue. 10:30am -> All Classes

CLUB MEETINGSThe club meets monthly on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, except January, in the clubhouse. Meetings start at 7.30pm. All welcome! Tea and coffee provided.Club financial year is 1st January to 31st December.

CORRESPONDENCE AND NEWSLETTERAll Club correspondence or enquiries should be addressed in writing to The Secretary, PO BOX 392Round Corner NSW 2158 or infohillsdogclub@gmail.com Hills Howler is available at the clubhouse on training days/nights and online. All mem-bers are encouraged to con-tribute.For admin purposes, please keep us informed of change of email address.

Forgotten to bring treats to training? Lamb Treats are on sale at the office for $5 a packet

NOTE: NEW EMAIL ADDRESS!

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Image Credits:

Photos of Club members and dogs owned by respective members.Stock images from Adobe Stock, Licenced to Tony Vink.Also images from FreePik.com

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HILLS DOG CLUB INC - 2019/20 COMMITTEE

PRESIDENT: - - - - - - - - - - Gordon Fenbow Mb: 0430 341 235. . . . . . . E: gfenbow@bigpond.net.auVICE PRESIDENT: - - - - - - - Anne Small . . . . . . . . . . . . Mb: 0417 414 877. . . . . . . . . E: jonan.65@bigpond.comVICE PRESIDENT: - - - - - - - Belvane Parsons . . . . . . . . . Tel:N/A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E: N/ASECRETARY: - - - - - - - - - - Taryn Gibbons . . . . . . . . . . Tel: N/A . . . . . . . . . . . . E: Taz.gibbons@gmail.comASSISTANT SECRETARY: - - - Diane Kumarich . . . . . . . . . Tel: N/A . . . . . . . . . . . . .E: dmk656@bigpond.comTREASURER: - - - - - - - - - Lynne Sheather . . . . . . . . . Tel: 9634 1497.. . . . . . . . . E: lshe4963@bigpond.net.auASSISTANT TREASURER: - - - Janet Power . . . . . . . . . . . . Mb: 0419 313 848. . . . . . E: powerjanet@optusnet.com.auCHIEF INSTRUCTOR: - - - - - Dianne Atkins . . . . . . . . . . Tel: 9654 3833. . . . . . . . . E: diatkins@bigpond.net.auTRIAL SECRETARY: - - - - - - Judy Mccartney Tel: TBA . . . . . . . E: judithannemccartney@hotmail.comSHOW SECRETARY: - - - - - - Janet Power . . . . . . . . . . . . Mb: 0419 313 848. . . . . . E: powerjanet@optusnet.com.auPUBLIC OFFICER: - - - - - - - Lynne Sheather . . . . . . . . . Tel: 9634 1497.. . . . . . . . . E: lshe4963@bigpond.net.auPUBLICITY OFFICER: - - - - - Tony Vink . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mb: 0497 850 895. . . . . . . . . . E: tonyvink@gmail.comEDUCATION OFFICER: - - - - - Dianne Atkins . . . . . . . . . . Tel: 9654 3833. . . . . . . . . E: diatkins@bigpond.net.auEQUIPMENT OFFICER: - - - - Bob Watters . . . . . . . . . . . . Tel: 9674 3321 . . . . . . . . . E: bobwatters@bigpond.comREGISTRAR: - - - - - - - - - - Jody Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mb: 0412 502 629. . . . . . . . . E: jawsmith@bigpond.comCOMMITTEE MEMBERS: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Kathy Cocks . . . . . . . . . . . . Mb: 0411 892 329. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Natalie Conway . . . . . . . . . . Mb: 0404 878 940. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Peter Guenther . . . . . . . . . . Tel: N/A - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Ellen Mok . . . . . . . . . . . . . E: ellen@ellenmok.net - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Deirdre O’Brien . . . . . . . . . Mb: 0414 515 233. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Vanessa VanVugt . . . . . . . . E: TBATROPHY STEWARDS: TRIAL: - - - - - - - - - - - Kerry Richards SHOW: - - - - - - - - - - - Janice Lyons CLUB: - - - - - - - - - - - Genevieve Young . . . . . . . . Mb: 0419 161 042. . . . E: genevieve.young@optusnet.com.au

AUDITOR: - - - - - - - - - - - Mr T NewtonPATRONS : - - - - - - - - - - - The Hon Ray Williams, MP - - - - - - - - - - - Dr Michelle Byrne, Mayor, The Hills Shire Council - - - - - - - - - - - Mrs Luci Ellem

LIFE MEMBERS: Peter Guenther, Hazel Baldwin (deceased), Dianne Atkins, Janet Power, Belvane Parsons, Anne Small, Betty Cansdale (deceased), Robyn Jones, Janice Lyons, Vicki Gresser, Lynne Sheather.