The Bull Terrier Club of Victoria Inc.

(Incorporated A0026517R)

December 2017 Bully News

Committee President: Lance Stephenson Vice President: Sherri Wakefield (Fundraising/Social Media/Website)

Vice President: Les Greenall Treasurer: Jen Woodsell

Secretary: Deborah Patterson Show Secretary: David Hirst (Trophy Officer)

ALL CORRESPONDENCE AND ENQUIRY’S TO

Bull Terrier Club of Victoria Inc. Att: Secretary

PO Box 1635 Melton West VIC 3337 www.bullterrierclubvic.com bullterrierclubvictoria@gmail.com

Committee:

Matthew Poplar (Catering) Jacqui Smith (Promo) Adam Combes Lisa Cantlon (Trophies)

LIFE MEMBERS:

VIN AND SHIRLEY HEALAND, ALISON SUTCLIFFE, LES GREENALL, CATHY SLUGA, WILMA RAWLINGS, DARYL MUNN, NORM JESSUP.

Every care has been taken in the compilation of this magazine, but the Editor and the club assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions or any effects arising there from. Opinions expressed in these pages, whether in articles or advertisements are not necessarily the opinions held by The Bull Terrier Club of Victoria Inc.

The Bull Terrier Club of Victoria Inc.

Committee 2014

Presidents Report

Hello Members,

Firstly, here is hoping you and your family enjoy the festive season and don’t over indulge. Looking

forward to catching up in 2018 at the various events the club has organised.

Its been a big year the BTCV, and I thank the committee for their hard work over the past 12 months at

all the various events, from Specialty Show weekends, to Bully Walks, and the various Expos the Bull

Terriers have been promoted at, thank you and keep it going into 2018.

As members are aware the club ran a point score competition to encourage members to show their dogs

not only at Specialty level, but at All Breeds level. The results are printed in the newsletter.

Congratulations to Adam Combes and his dog, Ch Wakatang River Boy, “Thor” for taking out Best

Dog. And to Donna Hansen and her bitch Braxstar Harlem Back Girl, “Scarlett”, for taking out the best

Bitch. Thank you to the members who participated in this venture.

Yours in sport,

Lance Stephenson

Secretary Report

Hi Members, Thanks to all who supported our club with sponsorship of sashes and trophies for our November shows, and the raffle was a huge success! Thanks to all who bought tickets. Our recent shows went smoothly and our judges had a great time. Thanks to all who helped look after them after their appointments. Please note that our Annual General Meeting has been rescheduled to the 7th January 2018. A reminder in the hotter weather to be careful to keep our dogs out of the sun, I still hear

lots of people tell me they once had a bull terrier back in the 80’s/90’s but that it died of skin cancer. I think the incidence of these types of diseases should be reduced in today’s era with a much higher awareness of the damage the UV rays cause. Also, there are some fantastic sunblock products on the market for dogs now. Have a great Christmas and new year break, and see you in 2018. Cheers Deb.

Championship Show: Best in Show and Runner

Up in Show Judge Mr Steve Wheatley (UK)

Bratxstar Harlem Back Girl

CH. Stardom Demons Disciple

Open Show: Best In Show Judge Ms K Hellsten

Ch Stardom Demons Disciple

Speciality Show: Best In show and Runner Up in Show Judge Mrs D Godsall (UK)

Hellofabull Devils Bliss

Supreme Ch Satori Magic Mike

Many thanks to the Committee for inviting me to judge their show, the hospitality was second to none.

I had some lovely dogs to go over, mouths as usual could be better but I was pleased to see that length of

head was the norm and no exaggerated or over done heads, also it was pleasing that there were none of

the slopping top lines that are creeping into the UK.

Dawn Godsall

Baby puppy dog

1. Sutcliffe. Shirvin Bravehart, very promising BB/W lovely long head

filling already, short backed and plenty of bone, moved well once he got going.

2. Campbell. Hellofabull Secret Prophet. White, strong puppy with lots

of bone, good expression and wicked eye, not the fill of first, moved better going than coming.

3. Hetheringto. Catchalot Shame on You. White, good profile and long

head but rather fine in the muzzle, little long and movement rather loose.

Minor puppy dog.

1. Campbell. Hellofabull Devils Bliss, stunning brindle, really good

head with length and power, correct neck and straight front, short back, moved well, very well balanced,

well shown, BIS.

2. Humphrey. Bullroy Standalone. White Not the power of the first,

rather short in upper arm and mover accordingly, tail set could be better, well presented.

Puppy dog

1. Sarajena Kennels. Sarajena My Little Deamon. White, powerful dog

with stunning expression, really nice head, moved well but a little long so could be better balanced.

2. Bullpatchy. BullpatchyLove Me Do. Not the power of the first, good

eye and neat ears, not the best of feet and moved rather loosely.

Junior dog

1. Fox. Ch Azona Wing Comander. Powerful white dog, neat ears but could

be a bit more on top, wicked eye, moved better coming than going, short back. Tail carriage rather high.

Intermediate dog.

1. Dowell. Jackmar Fury Road (AI) R/W. strongly built dog, plenty of

power, neat ears, little short in the upper arm, moved fairly well.

2. Eyers. Balgay Devil in Disguise. White heavyweight, good eye,

correct front, strong head, ear set could be better, rather straight in stifle.

3. Scholfield. StardomEye Spy (AI). White, not doing himself justice,

full of beans, lovely expression, good eye and strong head, rather long in body and movement not good.

Australian bred Dog.

1. Matsen & Balsilli. Sup Ch. Satori Magic Mike. B/W. lovely colour,

loads of bone, powerful head and good eye, good spring of ribs, tidy feet and moved out well, just felt he

was a little portly and lacked tuck up and that cost him best dog against the puppy, well presented and

handled. RBD RBIS.

2. Yeoh. Yandomir Kauzin Kaos. White, Not the power of first, good

expression, neat ears, straight front, movement could be better.

Open dog.

1. Schofield. Ch. Stardom Demons Disciple. White Good dog but would

like more bone, very good profile and eye, great expression and neat ears, straight front, feet a little

untidy, reasonable movement.

Baby puppy bitch

1. Heal and. Shirvin Bella Donna B/B W. sister to the puppy dog, very

smart lovely long head with good profile, short back, moved Ok, well presented.

2. Campbell. Hellofabull Atomic Blond, not the head of first, good

front, plenty of bone, strong quarters, needs time.

Puppy bitch.

1. Stephenson. Sirram Magic Eye Atlurker . White. Powerful filled

head, good eye and neat ears, would like a little more length of leg, strong quarters, well presented.

Junior bitch.

1. Headland. ShirvinYokomo Dontuknow. Good profile, would like a

little more power, good expression, rather upright but moved fairly well, good quarters.

Intermediate bitch.

1. Sarajeni. Monk Romona Hot Gossip. White, very nice well balanced

bitch, strong head with neat ears, good front, moved out well, well presented.

2. Vitiello. Bullsago Midnight Roar, BB. Lovely head and eye, rather

long in body, tidy feet, well presented.

3. Hellofabull Kennels. Hellofabull Dan Sin Queen. White, well made

but not the power of the first two, neat ears, front not good, movement fair.

Australian bred bitch.

1. Patterson. Potent Sunspear. Lovely B/ W excellent condition, really

good profile and neat ears, straight front with strong quarters, well balanced, very erratic on the move,

acting the fool, saw enough to win the class. RBB

2. Bullpatchy. BullpatchyMiss Cassidy. Strong head, good front and

feet, another a little long in the body, well presented.

Open bitch.

1. Patterson. Potent Dark Wings BB another lovely bitch, sister to

previous class winner, really well made, long filled head ,lovely neck and body, only beat her sister as

she moved properly, could be a different outcome when her sister gets her act together. two beautiful

girls. BB

2. Yeoh. Yandomir Silent Assassin. White. Good expression and top of

head and finish but week under-jaw, false pregnancy today so that spoiled her outline, well shown.

Neuter bitch.

1. Johnson. Ch. Wakatang American Dream. White good head with great

expression, tidy ears, good neck and body, well proportioned, movement ok.

2. Sutcliffe. White, completely different type to first, good front, a

little plump, well shown.

Dawn Godsall

Bull Terrier Club of Victoria Point Score 2017

Mrs Pamela Brown Warragul and District Kennel Club March 13th (5 Bull Terriers entered)

Challenge Dog: Ch Wakatang River Boy Owned by A Combes

Reserve Challenge Dog: Jewellbull Assualt and Battery Owned by L Cantlon

Challenge Bitch: Excelsis Highway Star Owned by T DiFresco

Reserve Challenge Bitch: Excelsis Electra Owned by K Griffith

Ms Di Cuthbert Kerang and District Kennel Club March 18th (7 Bull Terriers entered)

Challenge Dog: Sarajeni Impie Red Emperor Owned by Windemere Kennels

Reserve Challenge Dog: n/a

Challenge Bitch: n/a

Reserve Challenge Bitch: n/a

Mr Les Greenall Bunyip and District Agriculture Society Inc March 26th (5 Bull Terriers entered)

Challenge Dog: Ch Wakatang River Boy Owned by A Combes

Reserve Challenge Dog: Jewellbull Assault and Battery owned by L Cantlon

Challenge Bitch: Bullraider Annie Bon Bonnie Owned by J Woodsall

Reserve Challenge Bitch: Excelsis Electra Owned by K Griffith

Mr Lance Stephenson Easter Festival 16th April (10 Bull Terriers entered)

Challenge Dog: Jewellbull Assault and Battery Owned by Lisa Cantlon

Reserve Challenge Dog: n/a

Challenge Bitch: Bullraider Annie Bon Bannie Owned by J Woodsall

Reserve Challenge Bitch: n/a

Mr Stan Honnery Bull Terrier Club of Victoria May 6th (49 Bull Terriers entered)

Challenge Dog: Ch Stardom Demons Disciple Owned by J & B Schofield

Reserve Challenge Dog: Supreme Champ Satori Magic Mike Owned by T Matsen & R Balsillie

Challenge Bitch: Hellofabull Dan Sin Queen Owned by B &R Campbell

Reserve Challenge Bitch: Braxstar Harlem Back Girl Owned by D Hansen

Mrs Linda Martin Bull Terrier Show of Victoria May 7th (45 Bull Terriers entered)

Best Dog: Jacamar Fury Road Owned by M & M Dowall

Runner up Best Dog: Ch Stardom Demons Disciple Owned by J & B Schofield

Best Bitch: Ch Shirvin Queen of The Blues Owned by P Lachmund & C Harmon

Runner up Best Bitch: Braxstar Batchelor Girl Owned by D Hansen

Mr Les Greenall Maryborough & District Kennel Club Inc September 17th (20 Bull Terriers

entered)

Challenge Dog: Bullroy Simply Tatu Owned S & S Humphrey

Reserve Challenge Dog: Balgay Hand of The Devil Owned Ms A Sutcliffe

Challenge Bitch: Balgay Devils Eye Owned Ms A Sutcliffe

Reserve Challenge Bitch: Bullpatchy Glamour Puss Owned by C Cooke

Mr Steve Wheatly Bull Terrier Club of Victoria November 18th (47 Bull Terriers entered)

Challenge Dog: Ch Stardom Demons Disciple Owned by J & B Schofield

Reserve Challenge Dog: Hellofabull Devils Bliss Owned by B & R Campbell

Challenge Bitch: Braxstar Harlem Back Girl Owned by D Hansen

Reserve Challenge Bitch: Potens Dark Wings Owned by D Patterson

Ms Kerry Hellsten Bull Terrier Club of Victoria November 18th (42 Bull Terriers entered)

Best Dog: Ch Stardom Demons Disciple Owned by J & B Schofield

Runner up Best Dog: Supreme Ch Satori Magic Mike Owned by T Matsen & R Balsillie

Best Bitch: Braxstar Harlem Back Girl Owned by D Hansen

Runner up Best Bitch: Yandomir Sweet Commotion Owned by T Yeoh

Mrs Dawn Godsall Bull Terrier Club of Victoria November 19th (46 Bull Terriers entered)

Best Dog: Hellofabull Devils Bliss Owned by B & R Campbell

Runner up Best Dog: Supreme Ch Satori Magic Mike Owned by T Matsen & R Balsillie

Best Bitch: Potens Dark Wings Owned by D Patterson

Runner up Best Bitch: Potens Sunspear Owned by D Patterson

Best Dog leaderboard Best Bitch Leaderboard

*Ch Stardom Demons Disciple 7 points Braxstar Harlem Back Girl 5 points

Ch Wakatang River Boy 4 points Bullraider Annie Bon Bannie 4 points

Jewellbull Assualt and Battery 4 points Potens Dark Wings 3 points

Hellofabull Devils Bliss 3 points Excelsis Electra 2 points

*Supreme Ch Satori Magic Mike 3 points Hellofabull Dan Sin Queen 2 points

Jacamar Fury Road 2 points Ch Shirvin Queen of The Blues 2 points

Bullroy Simply Tatu 2 points Balgay Devils Eye 2 points

Balgay Hand of The Devil 1 point Excelsis Highway Star 2 points

Braxstar Batchelor Girl 1 point

*Bullpatchy Glamour Puss 1 point

*Yandomir Sweet Commotion 1 point

Potens Sunspear 1 point *Denotes non members

Congratulations to Adam Coombes on winning the Best Dog in the point score for 2017

with Ch Wakatang River Boy. Unfortunately, this point score was for members of the

Bull Terrier Club of Victoria only.

And as there was a draw for best dog, it went on a countback for the dog with most

Challenges, and Ch Wakatang River Boy was declared the winner of the Best Dog point

score.

Congratulations also go to Donna Hansen on winning the Best Bitch in the point score

with Braxstar Harlem Back Girl ROM

Thanks to all the entries through the year and for members supporting ROM judges at All

Breed shows.

Vale

Dear Secretary

It is with regret that I inform Clubs that Mr Michael

Plane "Xipheres Bull Terriers" recently passed away.

Mike first showed Bull Terriers in 1967. Over the

years he imported a number of dogs and bitches and

made regular trips overseas to both the UK and USA

either judging or visiting Bull Terrier Kennels. Mike

was one of the group who initiated the Australian

Bull Terrier Trophy Show in 1979 and was also

instrumental in the ROM Award system. He was also

the first Chairman of the National Bull Terrier

Council (Australia). Whilst he hasn't judged or owned

a Bull Terrier for some time, his passion for the breed

never waned. I am sure that the older members of the

Bull Terrier fraternity in Australia will remember

Mike with great fondness, his forthright manner and

his passion for the breed.

Neil McCracken nomination for life membership

Neil McCracken is a familiar face in the Bull Terrier world, and many have memories of Kaye and Neil

over the years.

A brief history:

Having purchased his first Bull Terrier in the early 1980’s, Neil with help from fellow members, decided

to start showing their Bully, Girvine Glacier Lass, becoming his first Australian Champion. Prior to this,

Neil had bred and shown Labradors since 1958.

Becoming involved in the Bull Terrier Club of Victoria, firstly on committee, and then Neil took on the

role of President in 1988. Neil worked tirelessly over the years for the club, coming up with some great

initiatives for members to be involved with. Promoting the breed in the media and also around the show

ring. Passion for the breed is something Neil has plenty of, and has and will defend the breed to no end.

Donating time, trophies and of course hospitality over the years, Both Neil and Kayes’ efforts are very

much appreciated. They have hosted a number of judges, local and overseas, over the time, not only

opening their homes up, but also showing them the sights that Victoria has to offer.

The club is looking forward to welcoming Neil McCracken as a life member, and we thank you once

again for all your thankless work over the years.

Natural Solutions for Worms in dogs and cats

Greenpet has a range of natural non-toxic worming solutions for dogs, cats, horses, people and other

animals.

Intestinal worms are relatively common in all animals and it is necessary to control them as a heavy

worm burden can cause a variety of health issues. Worming medications that can kill off parasites with

one application are strong and do have side effects.

Administering some of these drugs/chemicals on a regular basis such as monthly puts your pet at further

risk long term, especially when you may be using some drugs that aren’t even necessary.

Most heartworm preventatives are chemical insecticides which also have the potential to damage your

dog’s health.

There are safer alternatives and one of the most important preventative measures is a healthy immune

system, and the best way to ensure a healthy immune system is to feed a balanced fresh raw food diet.

Healthy dogs and cats have natural defences against parasites and recent studies have shown that having

a small number of parasites actually reduced the risk of developing allergies and that animals kept free

of all parasites had an increase in allergies.

The most common worms affecting dogs and cats are: roundworms, hookworm, whipworms, tapeworm

and heartworm. In most cases it is difficult to know if your animals have worms because they will not

always show any obvious symptoms unless they have a large infestation.

Some of the symptoms may include diarrhea, vomiting, weight loss, poor coat condition, distended

abdomen, lethargy, anal scooting or changes in appetite (poor appetite or ravenous).

Roundworms

Roundworms are large spaghetti-like in appearance and absorb nutrients from the infected animal. They

live and reproduce in the small intestine.

Whipworms

Whipworms are threadlike and are also more common in dogs than cats. Animals may become infected

by ingesting whipworm eggs from soil or other substances containing eggs.

Tapeworms

Tapeworms are long and flat in appearance and break off into segments. They can grow quite long in

length and live in the small intestine. Dogs and cats may acquire tapeworms by ingesting an intermediate

host, like an infected flea or rodent.

Hookworms

Hookworms are short blood sucking parasites that attach to the intestinal wall and suck blood and

nutrients from their host. Hookworms are more common in dogs than in cats and can cause anemia if left

untreated.

Heartworms

Heartworm is a type of roundworm spread by mosquitoes when they bite a dog and inject immature

worms, called microfilaria, into the body. The microfilaria then circulates through the body tissue

taking approximately six months to reach the right side of the dog’s heart where they develop into adult

heartworm.

Symptoms of heartworm disease may include:

Coughing, intolerance to exercise, shortness of breath, weight loss, poor appetite and listlessness.

Only certain mosquitoes can transmit heartworm, so by reducing your dog or cat’s exposure to

mosquitoes will reduce the risk significantly. It is important however to use preventative measures if you

live in a high-risk heartworm area. Heartworms live in the animal’s bloodstream, not the gastrointestinal

tract so keeping their immune system strong is also important in reducing the risk of heartworm.

Some foods that help to fight worms include:

Raw grated carrot, watercress, pumpkin & pumpkin seeds, coconut, papaya, greens, fennel and apple

cider vinegar.

Good quality Canine/Feline Probiotics and digestive enzyme supplements also provide additional

support by ensuring the gastrointestinal tract has a good balance of healthy intestinal flora to help flush

out intestinal worms.

Homeopathy and herbs are safe natural alternatives that may be used to help control worms in dogs and

cats as well as horses, poultry, birds and people!

If you do need to use a conventional wormer or heartworm medication, then it is a good idea to follow

up with liver detox remedies to reduce the risk of side effects.

Bull Terrier Parties are more fun!

Christmas Bully Walk Jells Park December 17th

After having to postpone the walk due to weather, the clubs

Christmas walk took place on a very hot & at a very busy Jells

Park. Once again it was very well received, around 35 Bullies

turned up on what was going to be a hot day, this was a

fabulous effort. The committee was a bit lite on for the walk

and many thanks must go to the club members who stood up

and helped out. Standing in the sun cooking a BBQ, isn’t

anyone’s idea of fun, so thanks.

These walks give a fantastic outlet for members whos Bullies

on limited register or who aren’t interested in showing, as they

know they have the prettiest Bully on Earth. The club is looking

forward to new destinations for our walks next year & thank the

members who come out, rain, hail or shine.

Bully fun photo page

Thunder is all dressed up with nowhere to go

Indi dressed for the Christmas Walk

Onslow says, “I’m ready for anything”

I can get closer!

effort.

Thanks to our 2017 Sponsors

True Addiction Tattoos (see full page ad in this newsletter)

Note to Members and Breeders:

The Bull Terrier Club have DNA swab kits available for all breeders or owners of

Pedigree bull terriers wishing to submit DNA samples from their animals to Animal

Health Trust. The sample kits include a contact details form and five DNA swabs. A

copy of pedigree and any health information is required with DNA submission. Kits may

be taken home for completion and posting back to the UK. It is relatively cheap to post

the kits and as the samples are stable once taken, they can be sent by general mail. We

can also post them out to any breeders interested in providing this valuable DNA to

researchers who have the best interests of our breed at heart.

Bull Terrier Club of Victoria Inc

Affiliated with the Victorian Canine Association Inc. & The National Bull Terrier Council (Australia). A0026517R

PO Box 1635, Melton West Vic 3337 http://www.bullterrierclubvic.com email: bullterrierclubvictoria@gmail.com

agenda Meeting Venue Time Date

Annual General

Meeting

KCC PARK – Classic

Room

11:00am 7th January 2018

Chair Meeting Opened

Attendees –

Apologies –

Item Discussion

1 Review of previous minutes:- The minutes of the previous AGM held on 2ND October 2016

Moved:

Seconded:

2 Treasurers Report & Audit Report Statement of revenue and expenditure for 2016-2017 financial year Unpresented Cheques Term deposit Moved: Seconded:

3 Committee Reports

4 Voting on Committee Positions Secretary, Vice President, 3 x committee

5 National Council Business

6 Life Membership – Neil McCracken

7 Judges nominations and voting:

Chair Meeting Closed

minutes Meeting Venue Time Date

Special General Meeting

Bulla Exhibition Centre,

Uniting Lance, Bulla

At conclusion of BTCV Specialty

Show, not before 11am.

7th May 2017

Chair Meeting Opened

L Stephenson 12:30pm

Attendees – Lance Stephenson, Sherri Johnson, Jacqui Smith, Phil Smith, Mathew Poplar, Jen Woodsell, Tony DiFresco, Neil McCracken, Kaye McCracken, David Hirst, Les Greenall, Mark Dowall, Alison Sutcliffe, Deborah Patterson, Adam Combes, Norm Jessup, Bill Campbell, Sharelle Humphrey, Rebecca Campbell (19)

Apologies –

Items on Agenda 1 Review of previous minutes: SGM dated 5th February 2017

Business arising: NA Moved: D Hirst Seconded: J Woodsell

2 Treasurers Report Account balance as of 7th May 2017: $9312.81 Statement of revenue JANUARY 2017 Balance as at: 4.1.17 $9026.95 Revenue: $420 (Jan bully walk online payment $20, Memberships $400) Expenditure: $256.30 (VCA Show levy $86.30, NBTCA renewal $70, Stamps $100)

Balance as at: 1.2.17 $9190.65

Bull Terrier Club of Victoria Inc.

Affiliated with the Victorian Canine Association Inc. & The National Bull Terrier Council (Australia).

A0026517R PO Box 1635 Melton West Vic 3337

http://www.bullterrierclubvic.com email: bullterrierclubvictoria@gmail.com

Statement of revenue FEBRUARY 2017 Balance as at: 2.2.17 $9190.65

Revenue: $80 (Membership $55, Donation $25) Expenditure: $930.80 (Bully walk catering $66.50, trailer repair $149, D Hirst Promo leads $250, Nov 2016 show catalogue service $244.80, VCA non-member levy $170.50, A Sutcliffe – trophies $50)

Balance as at: 1.3.17 $8339.85 Statement of revenue MARCH 2017 Balance as at: 2.3.17 $8339.85 Revenue: $40 (membership $40) Expenditure: $1122.69 (VCA Affiliation fee $333, Linda Martin accommodation $398, Linda Martin airfare $376.24, VCA Show Manager Supplies $15.45)

Balance as at: 1.4.17 $7257.16 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

J. Woodsell ( Show Catering) $135.00 L. Pride (Judges Catering) $ 70.47 VCA Show Levies $ 308.50 Computer Sashes $ 559.67 G. Revill Trophies $ 670.00 L. Martin Judges Incidentals $ 105.50 Term Deposit Current Balance: $

Due to mature: 13/4/17 Interest rate: 2.45%

Moved: Jen Woodsell Seconded: Neil McCracken All in favour 3 members arrived 12:36pm (B Campbell, S Humphrey, R Campbell)

3 Voting on judges Sarah Foster has cancelled her appointment for November 2017, need a replacement. Dawn Godsall & Anthony McCann have accepted for November 2018, Show Secretary to see if either will attend November 2017 and will source another judge for 2018 (possible Dianne Riley). Paul Haseldine is available to judge May 2018. No other nominations from floor. Rom status for Katarzyna Turecka (Poland) not approved A Sutcliffe leaves meeting

4 Motion

Moved: Deborah Patterson Seconded: Lance Stephenson

Read by Neil McCracken as chair person cannot speak on motion. “That the Bull Terrier Club of Victoria Inc. abstain (or be exempted) from voting on any Notice of Motion via the NBTC(A) pertaining to bull terrier miniatures, and that this motion be inserted into our constitution” Rationale:

1. The Bull Terrier Club of Victoria Inc. is a breed club that caters for bull terriers only. Its members should not be making decisions on a breed that we do not cater for.

2. In Victoria there is a separate club that caters for Bull Terrier Miniatures and the Bull Terrier Club of Victoria Inc. should not be used as an avenue to obtain a second Victorian vote on NBTC(A) NOMs that relate to the bull terrier miniature.

Vote: 16 in favour, 2 abstain MOTION CARRIED Clarification that BTCV will respond to NBTCA Noms regarding bull terrier miniatures as “abstained” within three month time frame.

5 National Council Business –

1. Nominations for Secretary and President of NBTC(A) Current Nominations for positions read out to attendees Calls for nominations from floor. No nominations. Respond to NBTCA that there are no nominations from BTCV

2. Motions x 2 from Northern Districts BTC to hold 2019 Trophy Show & that in NSW the trophy show be held alternately between the two NSW clubs. Letter from NDBTC and NSWBTC read out regarding the matter. Discussion that NDBTC should forward NOM “to allow their club to be placed in trophy show rotation” and that it would be unfair to deny BTCNSW so close to event. Vote held on motion “That the Northern Districts Bull Terrier Club of NSW be permitted to host and run the 2019 Trophy Show which is currently allocated to the NSW Bull Terrier Club” In favour – 0 Against – 17 Abstain – 1 Motion defeated, subsequent motion defeated.

N Jessup leaves meeting

3. 41/17 NOM that "the NBTCA website be updated and maintained to contain a page that holds all Notices of Motion, the date they were submitted, the full notice of motion as well as the rationale, the nominating club, the outcome of vote and the date it was completed". In favour –16 Against – 0 Abstain – 1 Motion carried

4. 42/17 NOM that "all Notices of Motions received by the NBTCA Secretary be forwarded to all member clubs within 7 days of receipt from the motioning club". Discussion that time frame is too quick In favour –4 Against – 12 Abstain – 1 Motion defeated

5. 43/17 NOM that "all information received by the NBTCA from the ANKC must be forwarded to all member clubs within 7 days of receipt and include all information (including referring NOM's, attachments, statistical information) receive in respect to the matter. The NBTCA Secretary shall also includes reference in the email to the item which requires attention, action or response and provided the details of any specific action required by clubs in the email". Discussion that direction is required but time frame is too quick, fourteen days would be more acceptable. In favour –5 Against – 12 Abstain – 0 Motion defeated

6. 44/17 NOM that "all voting outcomes for Notices of Motion be sent to the member clubs within 7 days of the closing date for voting and

include the motion, the names of ALL member clubs eligible to vote and the vote response received from each club". In favour – 13 Against – 0 Abstain – 4 Motion carried

7. 45/17 NOM that "when the NBTCA Secretary sends a Notice of Motion out to the clubs that it shall include the voting cut off date which serves to advise Member clubs when they are required to submit their response to the NBTCA in order for their vote to be counted". In favour – 13 Against – 0 Abstain – 4 Motion carried

Meeting Closed: 1.18pm

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