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THE BORDER COLLIE CLUB OF NSW INC

NATIONAL BREED COUNCIL

Following approval by the ANKC of the formation of the National Border Collie Breed Council, the inaugral Annual General Meeting has been scheduled for November 16-17, 2002 in Canberra. Our club delegates, Phil Wheatley and Lauren Somers will be attending this meeting and will provide the club with a report on the outcome.

One of the matters to be addressed at this meeting with the election of Office Bearers for Years 2002-2004. Voting is required for the position of President only and the nominations are detailed below. The Secretary will be Mrs Marilyn Adams (nominated by the Victorian BCC Inc).

Ø Mr John Sullivan (nominated by Victorian BCC Inc)

Ø Mrs Joan Bray (nominated by the NSW Southern Districts BCC Inc)

Members interested in advising the club of their voting preference for the above should contact the Secretary, Mrs Mercedes Bolton or either of the delegates prior to the club's next meeting on November 5 so that the club can instruct our delegates accordingly.

Other agenda items FOR DISCUSSION at this meeting will include:

Ø Testing of breeding stock for genetic problems prior to registration of progeny

Ø Standardised "Code of Ethics'

Ø Conduct of a referendum amongst all registered BC owners to determine if HD and/or CEA, and/or CL and/or OCD are an identified problem in Borders and if so determined request that the ANKC only register progeny from breeding stock which has been tested free of said problems.

Ø Suitable NBCC Patron

Ø Logo for NBCC

Ø Standardised CL Pamphlet

Any enquiries or comments should be directed to the Secretary or delegates prior to the November 5 club meeting.