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3/20/2010 2010 IWCA BALLOT

This is the list of candidates that are running for the 2010 IWCA Board of Directors.

Article V. Section 4, Paragraph B of the by-laws provide for further nominations as follows: “Additional nominations of eligible members may be made by written petition addressed to the secretary and received at her regular address at least two months before the annual meeting, signed by five members and accompanied by the written acceptance of each additional nominee signifying his willingness to be a candidate. No person shall be a candidate for more than one position and additional nominations which are provided for herein may be only from among those members who have not accepted a nomination of the nomination committee.”  

President:     Jacqueline Carswell
Treasurer:     Patty Newgard
Secretary:     Judy Simon


Vice Presidents:    
Lisa Blanchard                                        
Brenda Fairbanks                                    
Michael Ferris                                       
Joseph Pitt
Christopher Thompson  

Directors Class of 2013:     
Jill Bregy      
Cecil Corbett      
Michael Hussey     
Beverly Little     
Bambi Madsen Rabe     
Tamara Ritzenthaler

AKC Delegate:     Linda Souza

The Secretary will be mailing out the Ballots April 15.
3/18/2010 IWCA LC Letter to CA Senate Public Safety Committee re: OPPOSE SB 1277. See Legislation.
3/5/2010 IWCA Longevity Program announced.
3/3/2010 New posting: Please read the letter from Local Club Liaison, Bambi Rabe.
2/8/2010 The IW Visual Standard video can now be viewed on Vimeo - go to IW Visual Standard.
2/1/2010  In accordance with IWCA by-laws, the secretary submits the nominating committee report three months before the Annual General Meeting. The AGM is May 19, 2010, after judging. The IWCA Specialty is May 18-21 in Pleasanton, CA.

Article V. Section 4, Paragraph B of the by-laws provide for further nominations as follows:

“Additional nominations of eligible members may be made by written petition addressed to the secretary and received at her regular address at least two months before the annual meeting, signed by five members and accompanied by the written acceptance of each additional nominee signifying his willingness to be a candidate. No person shall be a candidate for more than one position and additional nominations which are provided for herein may be only from among those members who have not accepted a nomination of the nomination committee.”


2010 Nominating Committee presents the following slate:

President: Jacqueline Carswell, Blackshear, GA

Vice Presidents:
Lisa Blanchard, Carnation, WA
Brenda Fairbanks, Collinsville, TX
Michael Ferris, Chesterfield, MO
Joseph Pitt, Newport, VA
Christopher Thompson, Pope Valley, CA


Secretary: Judy Simon, Maple Plain, MN

Treasurer: Patty Newgard, Hilliard, FL

Directors: Class of 2013
Jill Bregy, Weston, CT
Cecil Corbett, Monee, IL
Michael Hussey, Elizabeth, CO
Beverly Little, Issaquah, WA

AKC Delegate: Linda Souza, San Martin, CA

Continuing in their present directorship: Sue Bleakley, Caren Carney, Pat Cobb, Donna Drake, Eileen Flanagan , Audrey Rajec, Lynne Rosebrock, Nancy Munroe White

Respectfully submitted by the 2010 Nominating Committee:
Audrey Rajec (Chair)
Cathy Heintz, Barbara Kinsella, Glen Myer, and Nancy Munroe White
1/30/2010 NOTICE OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
Saturday, February 13, 2010, 9:00 AM
Clarion Hotel, Jacksonville, FL
For further information, please contact the Club Secretary, Judy Simon
1/25/2010 The IWCA 2009 recipient of the Outstanding Sportsmanship Award is Lois Thomasson.
1/24/2010 New addition to Member Announcements - DC Taliesin's Wizard of Wideview, FCh, LCX, GRC
1/21/2010 New addition to Member Announcements - DC Riversong's Long May You Run, FCh, SC, RN, GRC, CGC
1/15/2010 AKC has a lot of rule updates, additions and changes for 2010 - see Rules Apply To Dog Shows. Many inserts!
1/8/2010 Important information on Canine Influenza - see IW Health & Welfare
12/30/2009 KELLY FOX, 81, died Wednesday December 30, 2009.

He was a native of Long Island, NY, retired vice president at Commerce Clearing House and a U.S. Naval officer.

Kelly was the consummate animal lover, award winning poultry breeder and showman, dog breeder and past president of the Irish Wolfhound Club of America, Inc.

He was preceded in death by his wives, Rosalie and Patricia.

Survivors include his brother, John Fox; his sister, Madeline Fox; Rosalie and Patricia's families; several nieces and nephews; long time friends; and recently discovered special persons in his life.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Animal Care Society 12207 Westport Road, Louisville, KY 40245
9/24/2009 New addition to Member Announcements - DC Carrickaneena Ardri MC, CGC
12/10/2009 Purina Parent Club Partnership Program Update by Michael Allway.
12/6/2009 Article and photos of the Captain Graham Ceremony - CAPTAIN GEORGE AUGUSTUS GRAHAM REMEMBERED
11/30/2009 New articles posted to the Health and Welfare page - look for the NEW! designation.
11/24/2009 New!  IWCA Online Breeder Directory.  See the page for requirements, instructions and forms.
11/21/2009 New message from the IWCA President posted to the President's Page.
11/3/2009 New link in Health and Welfare: Canine Skeletal Development and Soundness. Includes Asynchronous Growth of the Radius and Ulna in the Dog, Nutritional Influences on Skeletal Growth of the Large-Breed Puppy, Diagnostic Imaging of Skeletal Growth and Disorders, Medical Management of Skeletal Disease in Dogs, Surgical Treatment of Elbow Dysplasia.
10/13/2009 To the IWCA Membership:

I am the Chairman of the nominating committee for the 2010 elections. I would like to invite the entire membership to submit names of people they would like to see considered for a position on the board.

All persons must be active members, in good standing, with the IWCA.

Any name submitted should include the reason why that person should be considered and what they have to offer.

Submitting a name is no guarantee they would be nominated to be on the new slate for 2010. But please be assured that any and all qualified people will be considered.

All names should be sent to me by Oct. 30th, 2009.

Thank You,

Audrey A. Rajec
IWCA Nominating Committee Chair
claddaghirws@msn.com
602-714-7064
9/25/2009 Revised IWCA Code for Ethical Conduct and Standard of Behavior for Breeders.
9/24/2009 New addition to Member Announcements - CH Talisker Saint Nicholas, CD, RE, GRC, CGC, TDI
9/18/2009 2010 Nominating Committee:

Audrey Rajec, Chairperson  
Nancy Munroe White          
Cathy Heintz                      
Barbara Kinsella                 
Glen Myer  
9/15/2009 IWCA LC Letter to CA Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger re: VETO AB 1122 as Amended 6/29/2009. Included after the letter is the Department of Finance's Bill Analysis. See Legislation.
9/10/2009 IWCA LC Letter to CA Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger re: VETO AB 241 as Amended 8/24/2009.  Included after the letter is the Department of Finance's Bill Analysis.  See Legislation.
9/9/2009 Updated information on the IW lost in MD posted to LOST.
9/7/2009 New photo posted to Member Announcements.
8/30/2009 Capt. Graham's grave has been restored and Dr. Wilkes invites IWCA members to attend the rededication ceremony.
8/29/2009 IW lost near Rte 109 & Slate Quarry Rd, Dickerson, MD.  - hit by car, may be injured - see LOST
8/28/2009 NOTICE OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
Saturday, Sept 5, 2009, 8:30 am
Holiday Inn
204 West Fox Run Road
Cheyenne WY 82007
1-307-638-3677
8/25/2009 IW lost from Cary, IL - see LOST
8/25/2009 IWCA LC Opposition Letter Re: OPPOSE AB 241 as Amended 8/24/2009. Includes bill analysis). See Legislation.
8/6/2009
 



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8/5/2009 IWCA LC Opposition Letter Re: OPPOSE AB 241 as Amended 7/23/2009. See Legislation.
8/4/2009 IWCA LC Opposition Letter Re: OPPOSE AB 1122 as Amended 6/29/2009 (includes bill analysis). See Legislation.
7/20/2009 New in Education - Irish Wolfhound University - and a quiz.
7/20/2009 The Outstanding Sportsmanship Award Program

Dear IWCA Members,

Again this year AKC will be providing a Medallion to member clubs for. This gives our club the opportunity to honor an individual whom the IWCA Members feel has demonstrated good sportsmanship or special achievements with, or for our hounds throughout the year.

I am asking the membership to choose an individual who they feel would meet this requirement.  It can be a person who has accomplished work to help our hounds or a person who has done an outstanding job in Competition, Obedience and Agility or for any special title they may have achieved with their hound.

Please send your suggestions by December 31, 2009 to: Glynis Littlewood, 776 Hwy 113, Rogersville,  TN  37857.

The person who receives the most nominations will be presented with the Medallion at our National Specialty Dinner in 2010.

Thank you,

Glynis Littlewood,
Chair for The Outstanding Sportsmanship Award.
7/8/2009 AKC Delegate's Letter Re: Oppose SB 250 as Proposed to be Amended - - see Legislation. 
7/7/2009 Message from the President of the IWCA - see the President's Page
7/3/2009 IW lost in Florida - see LOST AND FOUND IWS page for more information, including a picture and map.
6/30/2009 IWCA LC Opposition Letter Re: OPPOSE AB 241 as Amended 6/23/2009 - VOTE ‘NO’ ON AB 241 - see Legislation. 
6/26/2009 IWCA Performance Committee Update on LGRA and AKC

This is a progress report to update all that are following the IWCA’s mission to get Large Gazehound Racing (LGRA) accepted as an AKC recognized sport, this would allow the Wolfhound Club to offer it as part of our National Specialty Show.

As many of you may know, your performance committee has been busy working behind the scenes, striving to get the AKC to recognize straight racing, to approve it as a non AKC sport. The IWCA was put on notice after the 2005 specialty to stop offering LGRA events as part of our National Specialty shows program. We thought this was a shame since LGRA has been gaining popularity as an event at our show and participants who might not otherwise participate at a National Specialty were able to attend and compete.

The IWCA performance committee made it our mission to make a credible attempt to get this done for our membership and our Irish Wolfhounds. LGRA meets the criteria for a non AKC acceptable sport but officials at AKC have told us that no one has taken the initiative to present it to the AKC board of directors.

Since last spring we have been working on a proposal to present to the AKC. Included in our packet to them is general information about LGRA, their running rules, how points are earned, the safety aspects and participation statistics provided by the sanctioning organization for the past few years. Several months ago I asked for testimonials from LGRA participants to be included as part of our proposal; a few of you took the time to share your enthusiasm for the sport, we thank you very much, sadly many who indicated they would help in our campaign did not follow though.

We sent our packet to New York in May. We have received notice from Jim Crowley, the AKC secretary, that they are in receipt of our proposal and it is on the agenda for their July meeting of the AKC BOD. When I get any news from the meeting I will share it with you.

Audrey Rajec
IWCA Performance Committee Chair
6/23/2009 IWCA LC Opposition Letter Re: OPPOSE AB 1122 as Amended 5/14/2009 - see Legislation. 
NOTE: The hearing is scheduled for today on this bill and AB 241’s hearing date has been postponed to 6/30 the same date SB 250 will be read for the first time in the Assembly Business and Professions.

IWCA LC Opposition Letter Re: OPPOSE Tennessee HB 386 & SB 258: “Commercial Breeder Act’ – Amendment Pending -  - see Legislation. 
June 18, 2009 Dear members of the IWCA,

Due to the death of an immediate family member of our club secretary, the next general club mailing will experience a short delay. Our intentions are to have this correspondence to you no later than the end of the second week in July. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact me. The board of the IWCA thanks you for your understanding and patience.

Respectfully,

Jacqueline Carswell-President
iwcar@accessatc.net
912.449.4743
June 1, 2009 IWCA LC Opposition Letter Re: OPPOSE SB 250 as Amended 5/28/2009  - see Legislation.
May 27, 2009 IWCA LC Opposition Letter Re: OPPOSE SB 250 as Amended 5/5/2009  - see Legislation.
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  It's never too early to start planning!  Visit the 2010 Specialty website!
May 10, 2009 Reminder:  Active members, be sure to mail in your IWCA Ballot by Sat. May 16th.
May 8, 2009 IWCA LC Opposition Letter Re: OPPOSE AB 1122 as Amended 4/23/2009 - see Legislation.
May 4, 2009 The AKC Canine Health Foundation has received the 2008 Purina Parent Club Partnership Program contribution from Nestle Purina PetCare Company. The IWCA's participation resulted in a donation of $1070.39 to the AKC Canine Health Foundation Irish Wolfhound Donor Advised Fund.
May 2, 2009 NOTICE:
     1. The Board of Directors meeting will be held Tuesday, May 19th, at the Crowne Plaza hotel, 8:30 am. Room info will be available at the front desk.
     2. The Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Thursday May 21, under the tent after the judging.
April 30, 2009 IWCA LC Opposition Letter Re California SB 250 and California AB 241 - see Legislation.
April 25, 2009 Announcement to members:  IWCA members who have paid for a 2009 IWCA membership list will be receiving them within the next few days.
April 22, 2009 Announcement to members: the IWCA Ballot has been mailed out to current Active members. If you don't receive your ballot within a week, you may contact the secretary for a replacement ballot.
April 21, 2009 IWCA LC Opposition Letter Re an amendment to Tennessee SB 258 - see Legislation.
April 20, 2009 IWCA LC Opposition Letter Re: H.R. 669 – ‘Nonnative Wildlife Invasion Prevention Act’ - see Legislation.
April 15, 2009 IWCA LC Opposition Letter Re: California AB 241 to Limit Ownership of Intact Animals  - see Legislation.
April 15, 2009 Premium lists are available for the AKC JC Test and the ASFA Lure Coursing Trial.
April 13, 2009 IWCA LC Opposition Letter RE: Florida SB 2002 and
IWCA LC Opposition Letter Re: Maine LD 964
- see Legislation.
April 8, 2009 IWCA LC Opposition Letter RE: Tennessee SB 258 and companion bill 386 - see Legislation.
April 7, 2009 IWCA LC Opposition Letter RE: Texas HB 1982 - see Legislation.
April 3, 2009 SB 250 amended late on 4/2 - IWCA letter revised - see Legislation.
April 2, 2009 OPPOSE SB 250 -  Mandatory Sterilization of Cats and Dogs, California - see Legislation.
March 23, 2009 Update made to 2009 Specialty page - new downloads available, and tote bag information
March 23, 2009 Embroidered_logo   Embroidered logo on sweatshirt   Click thumbnails to see a larger photo
March 21, 2009 Added to Breed Education, a video excerpt from DOGSTEPS by Rachel Page Elliot
March 9, 2009 IWCA Legislation Committee letter concerning Illinois SB 0053 / Licensing – Dog Breeder - see Legislation.
March 4, 2009

Dear Members, 

At our last IWCA Board Meeting held on January 31, 2009….I chose a Rescue Committee.  I would like to introduce them to you.  They are – Marian Temple from Riverside, CA, Mary Ryan from Rice, VA, and Jeanne Patterson from Monroe, NY.  All are listed in the Rescue Directory.  Please, always feel free to contact us! 

Thank you, 
Jean A. Minnier
National Rescue Coordinator     

February 24, 2009 As sent via letter to the voting (Active) membership:

The 2009 Nominating Committee presents the following slate:

President:  Jacqueline Carswell, Blackshear, GA

Vice Presidents: 
         Brenda Fairbanks, Collinsville, TX
         Patricia First, Anderson, SC
         Michael Genovese, Cottleville, MO
         Michael Hussey, Elizabeth, CO
         Bambi Rabe, Jamestown, NC
                                                 
Secretary: Judy Simon, Maple Plain, MN

Treasurer: Patty Newgard, Hilliard, FL

Directors: Class of 2012:
         Susan Bleakley, Wappingers Falls, NY
         Patricia Cobb, Altadena, CA
         Lynne Rosebrock, Mariposa, CA
         Nancy Munroe White, Livermore, CO

AKC Delegate:  Linda Souza, San Martin, CA

      Continuing in their present directorship: Jill Bregy, Caren Carney, Cecil Corbett, Donna Drake, Eileen Flanagan , Jean Minnier, Joseph Pitt, Audrey Rajec

      Respectfully submitted by the 2009 Nominating Committee: Jill Bregy (Chair), Marypat Corbett, Donna Drake, Maureen English, Shirley Pfarrer.
February 21, 2009 Dear Members,

   Since becoming chair for the health and research committee I have had many calls in reference to veterinary referrals. I have discussed this with the board. To better serve our membership we would like our members to refer
university based veterinary clinics to the IWCA website. University clinics can refer locally.

   Our goal here is to have information readily available when our membership is in time of need.   Please submit your university based clinics to Pat Reilley
.

   Please include pertinent clinic information that would be helpful quickly. University name, address, hours of operation, phone numbers, website URL (if there is one).  On behalf of our membership I would like to thank you all.    

  Sincerely  
  Michael P Genovese DDS

See University-Based Veterinary Clinic Referrals By State
February 20, 2009 New additions to the Breed Education page: Text of Mrs. Florence Nagle's talk after the judging at the 1980 IWANE Specialty and a link to The Canine Lameness Learning Module by Heather Caprette and Johnathan Dyce DVM.
February 19, 2009 New page added - a PowerPoint presentation of the initial results of the 2007 Membership Survey committee.
February 6, 2009 Announcements:

1. Results for Judges suggestions for the 2011-2012 Judges Ballot- These 5 judges, listed in alphabetical order, received the most suggestions and will be on the IWCA 2009 Ballot to judge the 2011/2012 Specialty:
     Jacqueline Carswell
     Jocelyn Gagne
     Ulli Peiler
     Ian Sexton
     Elizabeth Thornton

2. The recipient of the AKC Outstanding Sportsmanship Award for 2008 is Pat Reilley. She will receive the award at the judges dinner at the 2009 Specialty Show in RI.

3. The judge for 2010 IWCA Specialty is Mr. Tim Finney.

    
January 30, 2009 Update issued to the Captain Graham Grave Appeal.
December 6, 2008 Did you know that GOOGLE Book Search has digitalized a huge number of books, available in PDF format to read online or download? Included on a lengthy list is Capt. Graham's "The Irish Wolfhound. Revised"
November 16, 2008 Announcement concerning LGRA at the 2009 Specialty from the IWCA Performance Committee
November 4, 2008 Nominating Committee for the 2009 Election
Jill Bregy, Board Member and Chair of the Nominating Committee
Donna Drake, Board Member
Mary Pat Corbett
Shirley Pfarrer - 937-845-9135
Maureen English
Any person interested in being considered should direct their resume to one of the above 5 no later than 11/22/08
Alternates to the committee are Carolyn Purvis and Cathy Heintz.
October 24, 2008 Massachusetts HB 5092 will not move forward!  - see the Legislation page.
October 13, 2008 There will an IWCA Board meeting Oct 25 - for details, see the calendar.
October 11, 2008 Update on earnings from IWCA's participation in the Purina Pro Club Partnership program.
October 10, 2008 Massachusetts HB 5092 may be scheduled for hearing Oct 23rd - see the Legislation page.
October 5, 2008 The IWCA participated in "Meet The Breeds" during the AKC's Responsible Dog Owner day events at Madison Square Park in New York City on Sep 20th - see the Announcements page.
September 21, 2008 The IWCA Legislative Committee letter to Alderman Edward Burke concerning the Chicago Mandatory Spay/Neuter ordinance - see the Legislation page.
September 7, 2008 North Carolina State Is First University in Nation to Offer Canine Bone Marrow Transplants - see the Health & Welfare page
September 5, 2008 Congratulations to Butch and Fern and their owners - see the Announcements page.
September 4, 2008 And the bad bills just keep getting worse - see what's happening in Michigan. Write those letters!
August 27, 2008 Official photo CD from the 2008 Specialty received earlier this month - some empty spaces filled in for sweeps and conformation and the OB and Rally photos are up.
August 22, 2008 UPDATE: CA AB 1634 Sent to Reconsideration.
IWCA Legislative Committee letter to Senator Romero and Senate Members - see the Legislation page.
August 21, 2008  AKC now opposes AB 1634 - see the Legislation page.
August 18, 2008 IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Please read the letters sent by the IWCA Legislative Committee regarding AB 1634, on behalf of the IWCA, to Senator Gloria Romero and Senate Members, to Senator Tom Torlakson and Members of the Senate Appropriations Committee and to the President of the AKC Dennis Sprung and the AKC Board of Directors - see the Legislation page.
August 16, 2008 Congratulations to IWAWC Specialty winner CH Glenamadda Starkeeper Verity and her owners - see the Announcements page.
August 14, 2008 CA AB 1634 Amended Again - "Based on the latest amendments the AKC has moved to a neutral position on AB 1634.   See the Legislation page.
August 9, 2008 CALIFORNIA AB 1634 – "Mandatory Spay/Neuter" Bill - scheduled for the Senate Floor Session Monday, August 11th, and will be item #137.
July 21, 2008 Sad news: Skip Dean passed away on Sunday, July 20, after suffering a heart attack. All our sympathies to his family. The family asks that donations be made to "Take the Lead" in lieu of flowers.
June 21, 2008 Editorial on the FDA & the reissuance of ProHeart 6 and who targeted the veterinarian/FDA safety officer who collected and analyzed the adverse drug reports on the product, from USA TODAY - see the Health and Welfare page.
June 9, 2008 Congratulations to Gracie and the Coens - Gracie's new brag is on the Announcements page, with a new photo coming.
New Emergency Medical Info article -
Blastomycosis by Leslye Sandberg -  see Emergency Medical Information for Irish Wolfhounds
Additions to the Poison Info page (also noted on the Health & Welfare page)
June 8, 2008 Congratulations to Dublin and his owner Kim Berry - he now has three legs on his UDX! See the Announcements page for his new photo.
June 5, 2008 Genetic Test for Canine Degenerative Myelopathy and Distemper in Wildlife - see Health and Welfare.
The Irish Wolfhound Archives - Items from the Dr May Collection bought by Elizabeth Murphy - see Breed Education
May 3, 2008 Addition made to the "Emergency Medical Information for Irish Wolfhounds" page: Bloat and Torsion.
April 30, 2008 Message from the IWCA President, Dennis Gallant.
Addition made to the "Emergency Medical Information for Irish Wolfhounds" page: Puppy Sepsis.
April 26, 2008 Health and Research Committee Chair Mike Genovese is compiling information on medical situations occurring with our breed in order to make the information readily available to all. All articles will be available as a PDF document to print and bring to your veterinarian. If you have experienced an emergency or other medical situation with your hound and would like to share your experience, please email your information to Mike. See the "Emergency Medical Information for Irish Wolfhounds" page.
April 24, 2008 Murphy is our latest addition to the Member Announcements page.
April 22, 2008 from the IWCA Treasurer, Jackie Carswell:

     "The IWCA received a check from the Purina Parent Club Partnership Program in the amount of $1,110.72. This money will be used in our rescue, education and health programs.

     "The IWCA has 185 Pro Club Members declared for the Purina Parent Club Partnership Program. 76 of those members submitted weight circles in 2007, thus earning $2,221.44 for their participation. Half of that amount will be given to the Canine Health Foundation for use in the IWCA donor advised fund (for Irish Wolfhound health studies). The other half was given to the IWCA to be used as described above.

     "If you are signed up with the Pro Club program, please remember to send in your weight circles. If you are signed up but didn't check the box that gives credit to the IWCA as well, please do so as this will benefit our breed greatly. If you feed Purina Dog food and have not signed up for the Pro Club program, please consider doing so."

April 20, 2008  NOTICE: H&H  2007 #2 was mailed out to members last week. If you have not received your copy by the end of April, contact club secretary Judy Simon for a replacement.
Dottie is our latest addition to the Member Announcements page.
April 12, 2008 Index added to the ever-growing Health and Welfare page.
April 10, 2008 "The Illustrated Standard Of The Irish Wolfhound Club Of America" published online in PDF format to the Breed Education and Judges Education pages.
New Versatility Certificate titlists announced.

2008 Election results posted to the Club Officers page.

Meet Jack, the latest new title holder on the member Announcements page.
April 6, 2008

New info from the AVMA on Canine Respiratory Coronavirus and Canine Parvovirus type 2c

March 29, 2008

New vision added to "Visions Of The Breed".

March 22, 2008

NEW addition to website - a "Question of the Month" needing YOUR input - see Breed Education.

March 13, 2008 NOTICE FOR MEMBERS:  Members who purchased an IWCA membership list will be receiving it in the mail about April 20th, as members have until March 30 to send in their late dues before their membership lapses.
March 8, 2008

LITIGATION AGAINST THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES - see the Legislation page.

March 6, 2008 Legislative Alert for KY: SB 206 would add two members nominated by the Humane Society of the United States to the Animal Control Advisory Board.
March 3, 2008 NOTICE:  The Secretary mailed out the 2008 Ballots to all voting (Active) members on Monday,  March 3rd. If anyone doesn't receive a ballot in a reasonable amount of time, please contact the Secretary, Judy Simon, for a replacement Ballot.
February 29, 2008 Update from the Purina Pro Club - the PPC benefits the IWCA and our CHF donor advised funds as well.
Proposed rabies vaccination mandatory at 3 months of age DEFEATED in Maine - see the Legislation page.
February 27, 2008 Mandatory spay/neuter by 4 months of age is now the law in Los Angeles CA - see the Legislation page.
February 19, 2008  Your Help is needed!
The binding of the past Harp & Hound is at a standstill.  About every 8 to 10 years we bind 25 archival volumes of the H&H for our membership.  This year when we tried to put together the correct numbers for the binding we find that there are almost no issues for the year 2000.  We have only 19 issues of volume 1 and only 1 of volume 2. We hope that the membership will be willing to donate their copies or extra copies for this binding. 

Please contact Judy Simon, IWCA Sec. if you can help.
Thank you in advance for your help, Connie Smalley and the H&H Committee

February 19, 2008 Update made to club Member Announcements page.
February 8, 2008

Updates made to club Policies page.

February 4, 2008 Read about the proposed restoration of the burial site of Captain George Augustus Graham.
January 28, 2008 New page for members to share news and photos. See the Member Announcements page for more information.
January 27, 2008 Updates made to the IW Information Contacts page
January 25, 2008   New updates to the 2008 Specialty information page.
January 3, 2008  Updates made to Information Contacts List.
December 30, 2007 New brochures to print out and keep - The IWCA Judges Pocket Guide, The IWCA Puppy Buyers Guide, and So You Want To Own An Irish Wolfhound?
NOTE: "Messages from the President" have been moved here.
December 27, 2007 New addition to "Visions Of The Breed"
December 13, 2007  New posts to Legislation - Capitol Switchboard toll-free numbers, listing of Federal and State ongoing legislation
December 12, 2007 Visit the Desert Irish Wolfhound Club's new website - see our list of local and local clubs
December 6, 2007 Legislative Alerts - Kickoff of Year 2 of CA Assembly Bill 1634 and PAWS amendment (SA 3723)
December 3, 2007 The Canine Rabies Challenge Study begins - see Health & Welfare.
December 1, 2007 New on the Health & Welfare page - links to ongoing and completed studies at the Morris Animal Foundation
November 15, 2007

New on the Legislation page - download and print ADOA's "A Guide To Your Rights: Excerpts From How to Respond to Anti-Dog Enforcement"

November 14, 2007  IW Information Contacts updated
November 13, 2007 

New vision added to "Visions Of The Breed"

October 20, 2007 NOTICE: the Club is continuing to collect material for its archives. If you have any extra H&H magazines or any IW memorabilia you would be willing to donate, please contact the Club Secretary, Judy Simon.
October 13, 2007 New on the Judges Education page - "Visions Of The Breed" by Breeder-Judges -  We asked several long time breeder/judges of their vision of the breed as they entered the ring to judge.
September 6, 2007 Update to Legislation page re AB 1634 legislation
August 30, 2007 Irish Wolfhound Club of the Willamette Valley added to Clubs page
August 27, 2007 New page - IWCA Liaison Committee
August 26, 2007 Addition of IWCA Corporate Governance Committee contact information to the Committee Chairs page.
August 20, 2007 Update to Health & Welfare page - "Immunology - A Basic Understanding"
August 19, 2007 New Page - IWCA Specialty 2008
August 16, 2007  Update to Health & Welfare page - the TCR Vaccine
August 15, 2007 Update made to Legislation page.   Additions made to IW Information Contacts page.
August 10, 2007 Update made to Policies (see dates in red)
July 23, 2007 BEFORE YOU DONATE TO HSUS, READ THIS:

The Humane Society of the United States has mounted a huge campaign to raise money to care for the dogs rescued from Michael Vick's dogfighting ring. The plea comes complete with a heartbreaking picture of one of the injured dogs. (Not surprisingly, studies have shown that people donate more when shown a picture of or told a story about a single animal needing help. HSUS is very clever at fundraising.) But before you contribute, please note:

1) 
There is a disclaimer in fine print at the bottom of the form which says your donation may be used for other HSUS programs and may not be used to help the dog fight victims.

2)  There has been no accounting for the nearly $20 million HSUS raised for the Katrina dogs and cats. The organization is under investigation for possible misuse of funds by the Louisiana Attorney General for their handling of that situation.

3)  HSUS has NO shelter. It is a corporate office building in Washington, DC.  It is supposedly "overseeing" the care of the dogs that were seized from Vick's house, but we don't know where the animals are, Will the shelter actually providing their care receive all the donations this campaign generates?

4)  There is no reason to believe that your contributions will go to help the dogs seized from Michael Vick or any other dogs or cats. HSUS spends most of its money on legislative efforts to make dog breeding impossible and pet ownership more difficult, more expensive, and more dangerous.

5)  HSUS claims its servers crashed from the response to their first appeal for money for these dogs, yet they are still out there beating the drum for more money, still claiming more is needed for the Vick dogs.

And if you are still considering writing that check, read the following quotes from Wayne Pacelle, president of HSUS:

"I don't have a hands-on fondness for animals...To this day I don't feel bonded to any non-human animal. I like them and I pet them and I'm kind to them, but there's no special bond between me and other animals." quoted in Bloodties: Nature, Culture and the Hunt by Ted Kerasote, 1993, p. 251.

"We have no problem with the extinction of domestic animals. They are creations of human selective breeding." quoted in Animal People, May, 1993.

When asked if he envisioned a future without pets: "If I had my personal view, perhaps that might take hold. In fact, I don't want to see another dog or cat born." Wayne Pacelle quoted in Bloodties: Nature, Culture and the Hunt by Ted Kerasote, 1993, p. 266.
 

Where are the millions in contributions they already receive every year? If you have money to contribute, please send it to your "local" shelter. Donations received by local shelters do help animals. The money sent to HSUS does not.

July 18, 2007 Updates made to the Legislation and Health & Welfare pages.
July 11, 2007 CA AB 1634 Pulled From Committee!  See the Legislation page.
July 6, 2007 Assembly Bill 1634 was amended on July 3rd - See the Legislation page.
July 5, 2007 The California Medical Veterinary Association has withdrawn its sponsorship of AB1634.
A statement from The Westminster Kennel Club on AB1634.

Oppose New Jersey Assembly Bill 2649.
S
ee the Legislation page.
July 1, 2007

AB 1634 - Moved to Local Government Committee - see the Legislation page.  IWCA President Beverly Little is providing this "new committee" with the IWCA's letter of opposition. Deadline for letters to reach the committee is now July 3rd.

June 29, 2007 Summertime Alert for Dogs Who Swim - from the Whole Dog Journal
June 28, 2007 Links added to the Breed Education and Health and Welfare and Legislation pages.
June 25, 2007 The IWCA has already sent letters of official opposition to the consultant and the caucus.
Please send your own letters to both parties addressing your own personal objections to AB 1634.
See the Legislation page for addresses, email, sample letters and more.
June 23, 2007 Deadline for comments to the committee is July 2nd. See the new LEGISLATION PAGE for more information, including committee email addresses and sample letters.

California Mandatory Spay/Neuter Bill Assigned to Senate Committee - June 21, 2007

California Assembly Bill 1634, known as the California Healthy Pets Act, was assigned to the Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee on Wednesday, June 20. The bill seeks to require the mandatory spaying or neutering of dogs or cats over four months of age, unless the owner acquires an intact animal permit. It is imperative that breeders and concerned dog owners contact their Senator and the Committee Chairman to express their opposition.

URGENT:  AB 1634 will be heard by the Committee on Monday, July 9. Letters need to be sent to the Committee by 5 p.m. Monday, July 2nd to ensure that your opposition is noted for the official bill analysis.

 June 13, 2007 Article added to Breed Education page.
June 12, 2007 Articles added to Breed Education page.
June 11, 2007 Updates made to Health & Welfare page.
June 10, 2007 Updates made to Breed Education page.  
More updates made to Judges Education page.
June 9, 2007  Updates made to Judges Education page.
June 4, 2007

The IWCA is sending a letter stating its opposition to this legislation. The bill can be read at http://www.dccouncil.washington.dc.us/images/00001/20070207162842.pdf

The Act's origins can be found here: http://www.law.gwu.edu/News/News+Stories/2007+Animal+Law+Summit+2+and+Samantha+Scholarship.htm

DC Area Dog Fanciers Alert

Proposed amendments to the District of Columbia Official Code, known as the Animal Protection Amendment Act (B17-089), threaten the rights to own and breed dogs responsibly in the District of Columbia. It is imperative that DC area dog fanciers and AKC-affiliated dog clubs contact the DC Council to express opposition to the proposed amendments.

The proposed ordinance amendments include the following:

Mandatory spaying or neutering of all dogs and cats 6 months of age or older unless the owner possesses a breeding permit.

The breeding permit application process requires that the owner’s premises be inspected. Anyone with an animal “capable of breeding” must secure a breeding permit, even if the animal is never bred. The fee for the breeding permit is unspecified and could costs hundreds of dollars.
Any “nonprofit” organization that claims to be “concerned with humane treatment of animals” may legally enter private property and confiscate another person’s animals. Any individual who qualifies as a nonprofit organization can bring suit in a DC court and by sworn affidavit or testimony demonstrate that the seizure is necessary.

Every section of the ordinance in which animal owners are referenced is amended to insert the term “guardian.” Removing the classification of dogs as property could open the door to a host of challenges. If people do not own their dog, then what legal responsibility do they have to properly protect and care for them? Use of the term “guardian” represents a first step toward eliminating an individual’s right to own, breed and participate in events with dogs.

The ordinance establishes non-economic damages for “loss of society, companionship, comfort, protection, love, affection, and services”, subjecting veterinarians to new financial liability. The cost of veterinary services must increase to cover costs of liability claims established by the proposed amendments.

A joint hearing of the Committee on Health and Public Safety and Judiciary Committee is scheduled for June 6, 2007 in the Council Chambers on the 5th floor of the John Wilson Building , 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, beginning at 11:00 am. Dog fanciers are urged to attend this meeting to express opposition to the ordinance during the public testimony portion of the meeting. The AKC Canine Legislation Department will assist in testimony preparation for any dog fanciers wishing to address the Committee.

Those wishing to testify must contact the Committee no later than Monday June 4, 2007. Contact Paul Dionne at 202-724-8170, or via email at pdionne@dccouncil.us , and request to be placed on the witness list.

Letters in opposition to the amendment proposals will be accepted until June 13, 2007 and may be sent to:

Ms. Cynthia-Brock Smith
Secretary to the Council
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 5
Washington, DC 20004

June 4, 2007 Updates made to Judges Education page.
May 31, 2007  Updates made to Breed Education page.
May 27, 2007  Updates made to Breed Education and Health and Welfare pages.
May 23, 2007

WE ARE LOOKING FOR MEMBER INPUT ON EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND INFORMATION! Please fill out the survey - see the Breed and Member Education page for more information.
Articles added to the Breed and Member Education page.
Judges Education page updated.

April 28, 2007

POLICIES page updated.
The IWCA has just received a check for $1,1120.120 from the Purina Parent Club Partnership Program.

April 27, 2007 Two new committee chairs added - ADOA and Canine Health Foundation.
See the ADOA website for ADOA LETTERS IN OPPOSITION TO AB 1634.
April 26, 2007 Re-establishment of the IWCA Canine Legislation Committee
Statement from Purina sent to the IWCA concerning the pet food recall.


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