NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2024

The Cairns City Kennel Club Inc, Annual General Meeting (AGM) and election of the Management Committee and Office Bearers for 2024 will be held at the Cairns City Kennel Club clubhouse, 11 Quigley Street, Parramatta Park on Saturday, 3 February 2024, commencing at 6:00 pm with social drinks and a light supper followed by the AGM commencing at 7:00 pm. Please remember, that to be eligible to vote at the AGM and to be elected as an office bearer or committee member, you must have paid your annual membership fee by 31 January 2024 and have been a member for at least 3 months. For catering purposes or to note your apology, please RSVP by 27 January 2024. RSVP for the AGM. Business to be conducted at the AGM Welcome and apologies Confirm minutes from the last AGM Receive and adopt Accounts and any accompanying Treasurer’s report for 2023 Appoint

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Jan Egil Eide Workshop and Trial

Story by Karen Winzar After Jan Egil Eide April’s visit the Cairns crew were given a mountain of homework and the team got right to it. Setting up courses from his previous global events and sequence training has been a part of our weekly training. With ore European style courses are being designed by local FNQ judges from the Cairns City Kennel Club, Tricia Williams and Karen Winzar who have taken part in an online course designed by the Guru himself, the team was feeling optimistic about his return visit in September. September came around so fast and all of a sudden Jan was back in Australia and headed up far North to Cairns. We booked him to judge a double Jumping and Agility Trial with the knowledge that some other clubs had few or only 1 Q from Jan for the entire event. But we were not deterred! Saturday’s

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Dog Show vendors and stallholders

Applications are now open for stallholders to trade at dog shows held at the Cairns City Kennel Club’s grounds in 2023. In 2023 there are five weekends of dog show events held at the Cairns City Kennel Club grounds: Saturday, 25 and Sunday 26 March Friday evening, 28 April through to Monday, 1 May Saturday, 22 and Sunday, 23 July Saturday, 2 and Sunday, 3 September Our dog shows attract exhibitors from the Cairns region, Tablelands, Townsville and as far south as Brisbane. Typically, over 100 people attend these events and all of them are dedicated dog lovers who enjoy nothing more than spoiling their 4 legged friends. Stalls with dog or pet themed products or services are encouraged and very popular. However, stalls selling other products are encouraged to participate. Where: Cairns City Kennel Club, Cairns Show Grounds, 11 Quigley Street, Cairns. Sites: We have 3 options available: Unpowered outdoor site measuring approx. 3m

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Introducing the CCKC Management Committee 2023

Introducing the Cairns City Kennel Club Management Committee for 2023. President: Gordon Mayne I joined the Club about 10 years ago doing Pet Manners classes with my 2 Cocker Spaniels, Murphy, and Mason. Tristan, our Portuguese Water Dog, with his distinct lion trim haircut, has been part of our family for about 4.5 years. We’ve done some agility but mainly dog shows. 2023 will be my 3rd year as President. I am so proud to be amongst such an amazing group of people. This year will focus on implementing our new Rules of Association, building community partnerships, and starting work on our strategic and infrastructure planning to ensure our club is sustainable into the future. In between all this I am on the Dogs Queensland Board of Directors and work as a Principal Policy Office for Queensland Health. Cheers, Gordon Senior Vice President: Wayne Smith I enjoy taking dog and handler

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CCKC Annual General Meeting – 28 January 2023

For the information of Cairns City Kennel Club Inc members. NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The Cairns City Kennel Club Inc, Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Election of Office Bearers and Management Committee for 2023 will be held at the Cairns City Kennel Club clubhouse, 11 Quigley Street, Parramatta Park on Saturday, 28 January 2023, commencing at 6:00 pm with social drinks and a light supper followed by the AGM commencing at 7:00 pm. For catering purposes or to note your apology, please RSVP by 21 January 2023. RSVP for the AGM.. Business to be conducted at the AGM Welcome and apologies To confirm minutes from the last AGM To receive and adopt Accounts and any accompanying Treasurers reports for 2022 To adopt a qualified Auditor To receive the Presidents Report Presentation of Life Membership To vote on resolutions and motions Special Resolution: Adoption of the revised Rules of Association

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2022 CCKC Presentation Night and Christmas Party

Thank you everyone for coming along and joining in the fun at the 2022 CCKC presentation night and Christmas Party. Credit goes to all of our hardworking volunteers who set up and cooked for the event, and to everyone who brought delicious homemade treats to share on the night. Jump on in check out the great photos from the night taken by our resident photographer, Wayne Smith. Click here to view the full list of trophy and award winners.

2022 Trophy and Award Recipients

Congratulations to the trophy and award winners at our annual presentation night held on 10 December 2022. Volunteer of the year Winner: Jessica Gillies. “Is always a standout and someone who helps with such a friendly and helpful manner” Nominees: Alana Johnstone: “She’s an awesome representative of the club” Wayne Simth: “Encourages and supports new and existing members” Jean Wilkinson: “Contributes to the smooth running of the club, Trials and events” Nerida O’Kell: “Nerida gives freely of her time and commits to anything the club requires volunteers for” Mark Mills: “Mark has been a hardworking and dedicated member of our club for many years and gives his time generously” Meade Oswald: “Inspiring me to have the confidence that I can do anything with my dog.” Simon Webster: “Her efforts in grant writing have injected over $40k in funding to the club.” Linda Halliwell: “She is always busy organizing things” Jumping

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Market Stalls – CCKC Open Day

Applications are now open for market stallholders to join the fun at the Cairns City Kennel Club’s Open Day. The open day is part of the clubs 70th anniversary celebrations to showcase some of the fantastic activities the largest dog club in Queensland has to offer. Throughout the day we will be running regular demonstrations of our dog sports (obedience, agility, rally, scent works and flyball), opportunities to meet some of Cairns’ top winning show dogs, and plenty of opportunity for community participation with games and activities throughout the day. This is a dog friendly event and members of the public are encouraged to bring their dog and join in the fun. Stalls with dog or pet themed products or services are encouraged. However stalls selling other products are encouraged to participate, for example Beauty and Skincare Ceramics Art Fashion Accessories Plants Homewares and furniture Gourmet Goods – Honey, Jam,

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Update: 2022 Annual General Meeting

UPDATE: ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The current rise in COVID-19 cases in the community has meant the Management Committee has had to modify the format of the Annual General Meeting (AGM) in the interest of members health and safety. The meeting will go ahead on Saturday, 29 January 2022 with the following changes: The meeting will commence at 7:00 pm We will no longer be having a BBQ dinner All attendees must check-in on arrival The meeting will be held outdoors with chairs spaced to ensure social distancing – we will use the PA system to ensure everyone can hear proceedings Attendees are requested to wear a mask. As per the Cairns Show Association requirements, only double vaccinated persons are permitted on the show grounds precinct. This rule only applies to people over the age of 16 years. If you are unwell, have COVID like symptoms or are a close contact

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COVID-19 Safety Policy

On Friday, 17 December 2021 the Queensland Government will ease restrictions for people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, refer to Queensland’s Public Health Measures linked to vaccination status. The Dogs Queensland policy, published on 3 December 2021, reflects the Queensland Government requirements, and states that all persons attending an event at an affiliated club must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Click here to download the member update to read how these restrictions apply to the CCKC. Click here to view the CCKC COVID Safety Policy.