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From the President
CFA President
Rich Mastin
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I am reflecting on the show as I write this report, and what a show it was! The CFA International Cat Show and Expo wrapped up on a high note, due much in part to the efforts of the show committee, CFA staff, CFA Marketing Committee, and so many other volunteers and supporters.
Coordinating a show of this magnitude, with 16 judging rings across two shows, a large shopping mall, continual presentations on two stages all day for two days, hospitality, announcing, advertising, decorating, and just trying to keep everything moving on schedule is a monumental task. It took many, many people and months of preparation to produce this show - and those efforts paid off.
The number of spectators was amazing! We pre-sold as many tickets as we had attendees at our 2019 show, and the spectators certainly seemed glad that we were back. Most presentations - held on both the main entertainment stage and the Cats 101 stage - were full of engaged guests. Their amazement was obvious as they walked through the benching area admiring and engaging with our breeders, exhibitors and the stars of the show, our breeds. The exhibitors were pleased to have flags and cards to denote if their cats were available for a bit of love or needed some personal space.
Many feline-based social media celebrities were on hand for presentations on the entertainment stage both days and our guests LOVED participating in their events. We were so fortunate to have the wide variety of presenters, many of which have their roots in the feline rescue community. This year's cat show and expo facilitated and strengthened the bridge between CFA and the rescue community.
The shopping mall was certainly one of our largest, with vendors from across the US, Canada, and Asia. And what a variety of cat and cat-themed merchandise they had!?
The show hall had several of the "I Am CFA" banners on display, and many exhibitors have commented on how much they love this new advertising campaign. Photographer Sarah Baker was present and shot even more photos of our exhibitors, including many of our European and Asian exhibitors. Many thanks to all who participated in this project.
Planning for next year's International Cat Show and Expo has already started. We will be at the I-X Center in Cleveland next year, October 12-13, 2024, and are considering a different hall with lower ceilings which should aid in the acoustics (on the other side of the concession area where the Halloween show was being set up during our show). We are also looking into other options to supplement the audio call for cats to rings.
Most of all, the support from our exhibitors makes this show possible. But what really makes this show not only possible, but a success is the interaction between CFA exhibitors and the cat-loving public. They are eager to learn about the various breeds, get up close and personal and touch our magnificent breeds - breeds they've only seen in pictures. Your efforts to educate and engage the visitors was unwavering, generous and exceptional. Folks were thrilled for the opportunity to visit with exhibitors and their cats and it showed on the smiling faces.
We want to hear from you! Tell us what you liked, didn't like, could be improved, etc. by leaving your comments at .
We'd appreciate hearing from you sooner versus later and no later than November 30, 2023. Your comments will only be seen by the show committee and are not available for public viewing. Although comments are anonymous, if you are comfortable providing your contact information, please do so we can contact you with any questions or if we need clarification. We've started planning the 2024 show and your timely comments will assist in the planning.?
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Our featured cat this month is CFA's Best Kitten, International Divisions GC, BWI, NW BEE HIVE MAJESTY BATMAN | November 23 & 24, 2023: Central Office Closed in observance of Thanksgiving Day. | |
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Mark Hannon
CFA International Show Co-Chair
After a four-year absence due to Covid restrictions, the show was back bigger and better than ever. The show was held October 13-15 at the I-X Center in Cleveland, Ohio. With more than 750 entries from arounds the world spread between two shows, there was certainly strong competition in every class.?New this year were two rings on Friday limited to Opens, Champions, and Premiers (OCP).?There were 144 entered in the championship classes and 44 in the Premiership classes.?The culmination of the show was the selection of the Best In Show winner who this year was a stunning ruddy male Abyssinian, GC Omnia Mea Kot Da Vinci of Abycatle bred in Russia by Olga Berseneva who co-owns him with Timashkova and Lauren Castle-Flynn of New York City. (above)
We added ¡°& Expo¡± to the show¡¯s title this year because this was more than a cat show.?We wanted this to become one of the best-known cat events held.?There was lots of entertainment imported from around the country to keep the show¡¯s 15,000 visitors¡¯ attention.?Five different shelters had cats available for adoption, 100 vendors had products and services for sale, some popular online cats were present, and there was an education ring which this year was re-named ¡°Cats 101.¡±?
Clearly, a show of this magnitude was not possible without lots of volunteer workers.?Recognition goes out to committee co-chairs Ed Raymond & Mark Hannon, co-show managers Linda Murphy & Noralyn Heisig, and the many volunteers who assisted with announcing, hospitality, clerking, scoring, vendor coordination, etc.?This event would not be possible without the incredible work of our Central Office personnel headed up by Executive Director Allene Tartaglia.?The large gate and entertainment was coordinated by our Brand & Marketing Director, Desiree Bobby.?Thanks to everyone who pitched in.
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Vicki Nye, co-chair
Judging Program Report from the October 16, 2023 Board Meeting
Accepted as Longhair Trainees ¨C 1st Specialty:
Alex Luk Chulap-Hong Kong
Grace Cheung-Hong Kong
Accepted as Longahair Trainee ¨C 2nd Specialty:
Gavin Cao-China
Advanced from Associate Judge Shorthair Trainee to Shorthair Associate Judge
Eugene Jeong-South Korea
Advanced from Approval Pending Allbreed to Approved Allbreed
Pam DeGolyer
Retirements/Resignations:
CFA Associate Judge Zulkifli Bin Daud from Singapore, submitted his resignation from the Associate Judging program on September 14, 2023, and it was accepted with regret by the JPC.
The Judging Program Committee received the retirement letter of Sharon Roy effective October 3, 2023, and regretfully accepted.
Sharon, Roy and her mother Norma Roy were two of the Tonkinese breeders at the forefront of their acceptance by CFA in 1984.?Between the acceptance in 1984 and 1988 Shanfoo cattery achieved the first Tonkinese male distinguished Merit cat in 1988.?Though Sharon was a CFF Judge at that time, she was active and exhibiting in CFA, moving the Tonkinese forward TO championship status.?Sharon ultimately applied to join the CFA Judging Program from CFF in September 1987.?Sharon was advanced to Apprentice Judge in June 1988 serving CFA as an Allbreed Judge for 34 years.?Sharon wrote the breed article for Tonkinese in the CFA Almanac, and trained many of our judges behind the table.?Sharon has served on the CFA Board of Directors as North Atlantic Regional Director three different times 1992-1996, 2011-2014 and most recently 2018-2023.?She also filled the role of CFA Ombudsman arbitrating issues between CFA Breeders and exhibitors.?The Judging Program committee was fortunate to have Sharon¡¯s experience and talents as part of the committee, and Judging Program Ombudsman from 2016-2020.?We wish Sharon the very best in her retirement from the Judging program, and continued activity within CFA as a club member.
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Carol Krzanowski, chair
The following clubs were accepted at the October 16, 2023 CFA Board meeting:
1. JA Club (formerly CFA Judges Association), Southwest Region; Phoenix, Arizona, USA
2. Ambassador Cat Club (formerly Cat Ambassador CFA Club), International Division - Asia; Sukhothai, Thailand
3. Changan Cat, International Division - China; Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
4. China TLCMCC Club, International Division - China; Zhengzhou, Henan, China
5. Golden Panda Club, International Division - China; Chongqing, China
6. King Cat Club, International Division - China; Chengdu, Sichuan, China
7. Meowbulous Cat Club, International Division - Asia; Selangor, Malaysia
8. Purrrfect Cat Club of Thailand, International Division - Asia; Kanchanaburi, Thailand
9. World Top Feline Club, International Division - Asia; Tai Po, Hong Kong
The Board approved clubs #1 and #2 contingent upon changes in their names. The clubs complied, and the new names appear above.
The Board also approved a name change request by the Cat-A-Lina Cats Cat Club, Southwest Region, to change their name to The Catalinas Cat Club, effective immediately.
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Wendy Heidt
What is a Guest Judge?
There are two different guest judges within CFA. One is when a CFA judge is contracted to judge for an association other than CFA and the other is when CFA clubs hire judges that are not licensed by CFA.
There are many CFA show rules and judging program rules that provide guidance for both of these situations. The CFA show rule 3.02 covers some of this. Part c starts ¡°Invitations from CFA clubs for non-CFA Judges are subject to the approval of the CFA Judging Program Committee¡¡±?
Approved foreign associations include all members of the World Cat Congress with exception of any association home based in the United States. At this time TICA and ACFA judges are not allowed to judge for CFA clubs. This does however allow clubs to select judges from many other associations including: Cat Fanciers Federation (CFF), Canadian Cat Association (CCA), World Cat Federation (WCF), and Federation Internationale Feline (FiFe).?
There are two levels of guest judges for non-CFA judges. The highest level is Approved Guest Judge. This level is for a judge who has completed at least three successful shows for CFA clubs within 3 years, has completed all the requirements, and wishes to accept more invitation from CFA clubs. There are 11 non-CFA judges who are at this level. Other non-CFA judges start at Guest Judge level and begin with a resume sent to the CFA judging Program for evaluation.?
Forms, current rules, and lists of judges are found on the CFA website, under , Guest Judges.???
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Teresa Keiger, Editor
The October Issue of
Cat Talk is Out!
?Our Senior Cat issue!
Special articles include: dental care and also lab tests for senior cats, managing pain, forever homes, and saying goodbye. Other articles include the amazing (and Guiness award winner) Kit Kat, protate problems in cats, feline mast cell tumors. We get up close and purr-sonal with former CFA Preseident Don Williams. Plus a look at cats in early advertising.?
Great ideas come from everywhere - and especially from our readers!
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Alene Shafnisky
Pet Night on Capitol Hill 2023
Pet Night on Capitol Hill was held at the Cannon House Office Building on Wednesday, September 20, 2023. CFA was a sponsor, as it has been since the event¡¯s inception 27 years ago. This year saw attendance by Members of Congress, their spouses, and staff members, along with representatives of the USDA, industry leaders in veterinary medicine, pharmaceuticals, animal nutrition, and other pet care-related organizations. For Pet Night, the CFA booth was run by Desiree Bobby, Alene Shafnisky, and George Eigenhauser. Helping in the booth from the EveryCat Health Foundation were Jackie Ott Jaakola and Whitney Armentor.
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A list of our honored donors for the month of September is
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EveryCat 2023 Cures4Cats Giving Campaign
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Thank you to everyone who so generously donated to EveryCat Health Foundation¡¯s 2023 ¡°Cures4Cats¡± Giving Campaign focusing on Feline Diabetes! And thank you to * for the matching $40,000!
Webinar- "Senior Cats & Helpful Stats - What You Need to Know about CKD and BP"?
November 16th, 2023, at 1:00 pm EST! with Dr. Ashlie Saffire.?
This webinar will review the senior life stage and what diseases are most encountered, focusing on chronic kidney disease (CKD) and hypertension.
Dr. Saffire will discuss CKD, the benefits of early detection through annual diagnostics, and the potential for a newly emerging tool to help identify at-risk patients for CKD. The discussion will include the importance of screening for feline hypertension and end with a discussion about the different medications available for treating hypertension and their indications.
Thanks to our sponsor, !
This webinar has been submitted for 1 RACE CE credit.
Reminder:
EveryCat Information and Swag available for cat shows
If you¡¯d like to share EveryCat information and swag at your upcoming cat show, show organizers can request items to share with exhibitors and/or attendees!
Send your request to vrud@...
Include the following information:
- Date(s) of show
- Expected number of exhibitors and attendees
- Contact person email and physical mailing address
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Please send requests at least 3 weeks in advance of ¡°required by¡± date!
Items available include: EveryCat brochures, printed Research Updates, can lids, Save Our Cat window clings, fun stickers for kids!?
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Our friends at Motel 6 would like CFA to continue to receive the 10% discount at participating locations by using the new updated reservation code of CPOAPHHT. There is a dedicated reservation site for CFA at or you may call 800-466-8356.
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Sharon Roy, Regional Director
Let me start by thanking everyone for their support over these many years.
I know it may have been a surprise when I decided to resign as regional director.
It was a very difficult decision.?Contrary to some of the rumors that are
circulating, I had no plan to sabotage the region or to leave it without board representation.?While I hate to admit to an error, I truly thought there was time for a special election to occur.?I apologize to the region and the CFA Board for this.?Sometimes, you must make decisions for your own well-being.
Although it may seem as though I have been RD forever, it was actually just fifteen years spread over four decades.?After the first four years, I had no plans to run again, but I was asked, for various reasons, to reconsider.?In truth, I grew more politically savvy with each election.?I was naive in the 1990¡¯s when I was first elected.
For those who may not know me, I came to CFA in the early 1980¡¯s after my mother and I worked so hard to advance Tonkinese to Championship.?It was because of the fact we were showing frequently and the quality of the cats that we showed, that I was asked to apply to the CFA judging program.?(At the time, I was a CFF Allbreed judge.)?I am extremely proud of how far the Tonkinese breed and Tonkinese exhibitors have come since the early 1980¡¯s.
I have always worked hard for CFA, including major roles in hosting the 2012 Annual in Quincy, Mass and the 2019 Annual at the Turning Stone casino in upstate New York.
Truthfully, whether as regional director or not, I have helped with many NAR Regional meetings (& banquets). I will still be there for the region, should anyone ask me.
Again, thank you all for your support for all these years.?I leave you with a couple of wishes. Please treat each other with respect. Welcome new exhibitors, and try to be the best person, breeder, exhibitor you can be.
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submitted by Gayle Hand
Hello all!?We are having shows again in our area after a very quiet summer.?The CFA NW Regional Awards banquet was held in Longview WA on September 30th.?It was hosted by Seattle Cat Club and Grandview Cat?Fanciers.?Beloved ¡°local¡± judge, Vicki Nye, reported the next week on social media that ¡°A good time was had by all.?After the six ring show, and many pitching in to tear down the show hall, everyone transformed to glam and sparkle for a fun awards banquet.?
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Thanks to our regional Director Pam Moser, and her crew Tammy Roark, Kathy Durdick, Deena Stevens, Linda Flanigan, Neil Quigley, and Kendall Smith for pulling this all together.?Congratulations to all the winners!¡±?Another posting from newcomer, Julie Schrader-Choate, said ¡°Best part of showing cats - meeting others¡ Every single one of them are caring, thoughtful, funny, witty, knowledgeable, and loving. The coolest of all is they share the love of the same hobby - Showing/Breeding cats.¡±??Thank you Vicki and Julie for saying it all better than I could have¡What wonderful tributes you both made to the fanciers and leaders of our region! | |
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Traci Whittenberg, Regional Secretary
Region 3 celebrated Devon Heaven at the Spurs N¡¯ Furs Feline Extravaganza in Deer Park, Texas.???The show was a great success with plenty of exhibitors and many guests who came to see the beautiful cats in Region 3!
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Region 3 also mourned the passing of our long-time friend and exhibitor, Toni Huff.?Toni was a fixture in our Region for many years, along with her husband Paul.?Toni was active in many clubs and could always be counted on to support shows throughout our region.?Toni will be missed, but she will stay in our hearts forever.
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John Colilla, Regional Director
Kitties on the Bay presented by Cat Nation Fanciers, September 30th, 2023
?Christine Brown
Cat Nation Fanciers would like to thank the exhibitors, spectators, judges, clerks, and our local 4-H Cat Club for joining us on September 30th for Kitties on the Bay in Erie, PA at the beautiful Bayfront Convention Center.
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With 162 cats present representing over 30 breeds and household pets, the exhibitors experienced good competition and the spectators experienced a diverse representation of breeds to see and learn about.
In addition to the five all-breed, one specialty, and 6 household pet judging rings, we had super specialty for kittens, championship, and premiership cats, which allowed the top ten longhair and shorthair specialty cats to also earn all-breed placements in each of the classes.?
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Many cats enjoyed feline agility with Pete Deal as ring master with twelve agility entries competing for best time and many others giving the course a trial run to try agility for the first time.?Beth Deal had a special birthday present when Foxy completed the course with a 9.69 second agility run!
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Youth from our local 4-H Cat Club helped us with stewarding, competed in the Household Pet class, and were the distinguished judges for the cat costume contest.
The raffle table was wonderful with many very nice baskets to choose from, many vendors were on hand with their cat themed items for sale, and Emerald Snow joined us from Toronto, Ontario as the show photographer.
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If you missed the Cat Nation Fanciers show this year, please be sure to look for us in 2024.?We look forward to seeing you and purring with us on the shores of Lake Erie! | |
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Kenny Currle - Regional?Director
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Great things happen when people (or clubs...) join together for a common cause. For the weekend of September 16-17, that cause what the Daytona Cat Week show in Daytona Beach, FL. Cat Club of the Palm Beaches, New Vision CC, and Classy Cats CC under the direction of show managers Kenny Currle and Karen Lane worked together for months preparing for this showcase show. This was the first show back in Daytona Beach in many years, and it reminded folks of just how much cat shows are in this lovely area.
Then the?members of Cotton States decorated each ring with a different theme and of course they were breathtaking!
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Weeks of local and FB publicity resulted in a large spectators. Kudos to Melody Boyd, Mike Altschul, and Michele Lukic for their tireless efforts with publicity.?Charlene Campbell coordinated local rescue groups to give them space at the show and they had many cats present (with Carol Fogerty handling them for the public)looking for new homes - and by early Saturday afternoon, they were all adopted!
Exhibitors had a wonderful time at the show too! In addition to judges from across the region, the show featured TWO judges from outside of the US: Pam DelaBar from Finland and Yaeko Takano from Japan. The spacious, comfortable hall lent itself nicely to visiting and celebrating with friends!
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This regional fund-raising event would not have been possible without the support of so many people from across our region, and from one special person outside of the region: Kim Everett-Hirsh. She (and many others) provided both donations to the show and a special award for highest scoring cat in Championship.
Many thanks to all who supported this special show with your entries, donations, and efforts! Plans are already underway for next year's show.
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Yukiko Hayata, Regional Director
Starboard Cat Fanschers' first show was held on September 30 in Nagoya. A lot of celebratory flowers were received. The entry also reached the limit of 120 entries and was closed early.
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On October 8th, Japan Regional Cat Show were sponsored by Royal Canin and entried with 136 entries at Ikebukuro Sunshine City. The show had 6 AB rings with Larry Adkison from the United States and Neil Quigley from Canada were invited judges, along with 4 Japaneses judges. | |
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There were lectures on ¡®How?to Enjoy the Cat Show ¡® and "Feline Kidney Disease Seminar" by veterinarians. It was a successful day that we were able to contribute to events such as online cat shows and introduce CFA to the audience also find newcomers.
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Fw: Board Meeting October 16-17, 2023 - Notes Available
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Board Meeting
October 16-17, 2023
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The notes from the October 16-17, 2023 board meeting, as prepared by Pam DelaBar, Region 9 Director, are available | | | | | | |
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Fw: CFA September Newsletter
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From the President
CFA President
Rich Mastin
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September is a good time of year to make plans to attend the CFA International Cat Show & Expo in Cleveland Ohio the weekend of October 13th - 15th (see below for more info),?and to plan for your second half of the year show season.??
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This coming weekend (September 16th & 17th) at the New Vision CC/CC of The Palm Beaches/Classy Cats cat show in Daytona Beach, Florida, I along with other board members attending the show, will be holding a town hall meeting on Sunday, September 17th at 8:30 am. This is a great opportunity for those at the show to ask questions and offer suggestions.
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CFA is a sponsor of Pet Night on Capitol Hill, in Washington D.C.?being held on September 20, 2023. This event is hosted by the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI), the Pet Food Institute, and the Pet Advocacy Network.?
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¡°Pet Night gives Members of Congress and Congressional staff an opportunity to meet with pet care community leaders and organizations to learn about the importance of pet ownership to human health and wellbeing, and how pet-friendly policies that strengthen the human-animal bond enhance the quality of life of both people and animals.¡±
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The long awaited CFA¡¯s largest annual cat show, the CFA International Cat Show & Expo held at the I-X Center in Cleveland, Ohio is just over four weeks away.?Closing date for entering the show is September 26th at 12:00 pm EDT. Link to enter the show is - .?Exhibitors entering an Open, Champion or Premier will automatically be entered into the special O/C/P ring judging (2 rings) on Friday, October 13th. Check in on Friday (10/13) will start at 12:00 pm EDT and O/C/P judging will begin at 2:00 pm EDT.?All exhibitors for the show, not just those with O/C/P¡¯s, are welcome to check in on Friday from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 pm EDT. Breed Awards for Best Kitten, Championship and Premiership Cat will be awarded per show for each breed and division. Every effort will be made to have these special breed award rosettes available early afternoon on Sunday. International Cat Show & Expo sponsorship opportunities , and list of nearby hotels are
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Our featured cat this month is CFA's Best Cat in Premiership, Regions 1-9 GC, GP, NW CINEMA'S COPPERFIELD OF CALCAT. | |
September 26 - deadline for all CFA International Show entries. .
October 9, 2023: Central Office Closed in observance of Columbus Day.
October 16-17, 2023 ¨C In person board meeting in Cleveland OH.?
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Annette Wilson, chair
Each Breed Council Member will receive a Cattery Report at no cost.?Central Office expects to have the reports completed and emailed over the months of August through October.?If there are any questions about the information ON the report, please contact Lisa Brault in Central Office: LBrault@...
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Barbara Jaeger, chair
The CFA Breed Awareness and Orientation School is being held in conjunction with the CFA International Cat Show & Expo in Cleveland, Ohio, October 12-14. Registration?will be open until October 1, 2023 or until 30 Registrations are received.?The classroom portion of the school will be held in the Crown Plaza Hotel and the handling portion will be held in the IX Center (showhall). If you have questions, please contact Barbara.jaeger911@....??
Reminder, you don¡¯t have to want to be a CFA Judge to attend.?You may just want to learn more about our 46 breeds.
Complete information is available
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1st In-Person CFA Breed Awareness and Orientation School since COVID
Barbara Jaeger, BAOS chair
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August 24 ¨C 27, 2023 was the site of the first In-Person BAOS since Covid.?The Hong Kong Black Cat Club with Phebe Low, and the region sponsored this very successful event in conjunction with a show and Regional Awards Banquet.
We had 38 participants in the BAOS from 8 different countries with the first two days committed to in- classroom training and Saturday and Sunday dedicated to handling.?Our instructors, CFA AB Judges, Anne Mathis, Barbara Jaeger, Melanie Morgan provided detailed information to the attendees.?CFA AB Judges, Suki Lee and Nick Pun assisted with the in-class and handling portions of the school.?
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Teresa Keiger, Editor
Did You Know....
?That Cat Talk is always looking for writers and copy editors. AND we also welcome fanciers who have a story to tell or an idea to share.
Think that you might be interested in contributing to Cat Talk, but don't want to commit to a bi-monthly schedule? Let's talk about a writing a single article!
Great ideas come from everywhere - and especially from our readers!
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Kelly Crouch, CFA Legislative Information Liaison
New Texas Regulations in the Works
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation and its governing board, the Texas Commission on Licensing and Regulation, are about to engage in the rulemaking process, not once but twice, to adopt new rules for the state's Licensed Breeder Program. At the September 1, 2023, Licensed Breeder Advisory Committee , the committee discussed why rule changes were needed. This year's enacted , which reduced the licensing threshold and expanded the dog breeder exemptions, along with a change in fees, group record-keeping provisions, and general housekeeping issues necessitate the first proposed rule change. These rules must be expedited since affected breeders must be licensed by January 1, 2024. The committee provided its advisory vote to approve the draft of the proposed rules. Next, the Department will publish a Summary of Proposed Rule changes in the Texas Register on September 22. Then, public comments will be accepted until October 23. Instructions are .
Informative presentations about the Texas Administrative Procedure Act, including the rulemaking process, Open Meetings Act, and Public Information Act, were presented during the meeting for fanciers wishing to review that information. The committee will meet again on November 1, 2023.
The timeline mandated by SB 876 requires handling the second rulemaking effort dealing with recent changes to the federal standards regulation separately. The 2011 Licensed Dog and Cat Breeders Act mandates that state rules meet the federal regulations at a minimum. Thus, state rules must be updated when federal regulations change. Remember, nothing prevents the state from exceeding federal regulations and possibly opening the door to prohibitive barriers to licensing. These rule changes are expected to take longer and would delay those required by SB 876. The federal regulations are in The Animal Welfare Act and Animal Welfare Regulations. The section dealing with standards is 9 C.F.R. Part 3, Subpart A; it starts on page 126.
Information about the Texas Licensed Breeders Program is available at the .
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We want to share this article especially for all the new folks, it is very beneficial when planning your cattery capacity. This is a helpful guide.
Cattery Basic Time Management Tips
University of Florida, College of Veterinary
This was a study presented by Dr. Kate Hurley, DVM, MVPM, director Koret Shelter Medicine Program, UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, ¡°Professional Standards of Care for Animal Shelters¡±. (I am sure you can contact Dr. Kate Hurley for more information. I do not think it is an AR type study issue).?
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A list of our honored donors for the month of August is
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Tax Tips with George Eigenhauser
If a disaster were to strike your home or business tomorrow, would you be able to recover your important documents and records??
Whether you have been impacted by a fire, flood, earthquake, hurricane, or other natural or man-made calamity, IRS Tax Tip 2023-107 ¡°Keeping vital records safe can make disaster recovery easier¡± offers suggestions for taxpayers trying to reconstruct their important papers following a catastrophic event.?
You can order copies of your past tax documents including transcripts of past tax returns, wage, and other records using the ¡°Get Transcript¡± link on IRS.gov. The IRS notes that bank, credit card, or other financial documents may be obtainable online or you can order paper copies.?
Homeowners may be able to obtain records from tax assessors or other government agencies. Title companies, escrow companies, or your bank may have documents relating to your real estate. Insurance companies may also be a source of records.?
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EveryCat Health Foundation¡¯s 2023 ¡°Cures4Cats¡± Giving Campaign focusing on Feline Diabetes is in progress! EveryCat is highlighting this disease to help inspire further commitment to cat health research since there is still so much to learn. And *Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA Inc. is matching $40,000 of donations in support of the campaign! Help us maximize their match!
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The 2023 CFA Annual EveryCat Symposium is Now Available!
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Sharon Roy, Regional Director
The NAR celebrated their Regional in August.
Spotlight Exhibitor of the year - Liz Blanc.
NAR New Exhibitor- Cynthia Ryther
Clerk of the year- Bob Clark
Special NAR Lifetime Achievement Award Sharyn Hauck.
Saratoga Springs was a beautiful location for the event.?I thank all the
people in Region 1 that helped.?Special Thanks To Keith Kimberlin for
managing the show, Cynthia Ryther for managing all of the pre show with
the Civic Center, Sarah Thornton for fundraising and Andie Hantz for our
unique awards.
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Great Lakes Great Maine September 2-3, 2023
Bethany Colilla
Great Lakes Great Maines held their show on September 2-3, 2023. It was dedicated to the memory of lost club members Kristine Meilstrup along with Joel and Camelle Chaney.?
The hot weekend didn¡¯t stop the almost 200 entries from supporting the club and show. They had great gate come in both days to help cheer for their favorite cat costumes. Saturday¡¯s crowd favorite was the Runaway Bride and Sunday was the Cat and his Mouse.?
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We held a Maine Coon Cat Summit where all Maine Coons competed against each other over all the classes to see who would be the Highest Scoring Maine Coon Cat in show. The Maine Coon exhibitors enjoyed getting a chance to see all the Maine Coons in one place at the same time. Congratulations to the following Maine Coons and their owners:?
Highest Scoring Maine Coon Kitten: Highlander Athens of Mainedalore?
Highest Scoring Maine Coon Cat: GC Paleeni¡¯s Teto of Angtini?
Highest Scoring Maine Coon in Premiership: GC, GP Believers Rikker of Rendezmew?
Overall Highest Scoring Maine Coon Cat: GC Paleeni¡¯s Teto of Angtini?
We had a great show and look forward to having another Maine Coon Cat Summit again next Labor Day Weekend. See you all there!?
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Sacred Cat of Burma August 26-27, 2023
Staci Taylor
The Sacred Cat Of Burma Fanciers CFA show was held the weekend of August 26-27, 2023 in Medina, Ohio. This show was a very special one for this club, as it celebrated its 50 year milestone! The show this year was also near and dear to the heart, as it was dedicated to the memory of Julie Collins and Thomas McIlrath, Two long standing members of the club. The show had an awesome raffle table, with so many wonderful items to win. One of the things we always look forward to about this location is the delicious homemade food prepared with lots of love.
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The show hall was nice and spacious and beautifully decorated. We had the amazing Larry Johnson, ready to take pictures, tons of spectators, and as always stunning cats, especially the Birmans!?Thank you to all the judges who handled our babies with care, and of course thank you to all the exhibitors who entered and supported the show.
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Last, but not least, a huge shout out to the club members for all their hard work in putting on a successful show! 50 years is such an amazing accomplishment and it speaks volumes about the love and dedication you have for the breed. Next year cannot come soon enough!
Thank you to all involved!!
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Michael Shelton, Regional Director
Cat owners in Maui are still working through the devastation caused by the recent fires. This recovery will be a long-term effort. In addition to the many cats displaced when their homes were destroyed, there were local rescues managing feral cat colonies through trap-neuter-release programs, and their veterinary facilities have been lost. It will take time and dedication to rebuild these networks to manage the local cat populations, and find homes for cats from these colonies whose habitats were lost. Fanciers in Hawaii have been working diligently to raise money to help these efforts, and CFA Fanciers from all over the world have been very generous in their donations.
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Yukiko Hayata, Regional Director
There was a cat show by Japan Dancing Cat Club in Kamata, Tokyo on July 29th. Tokyo is having a hot summer that We¡¯ve never experienced before. Among them, the cat show is difficult for both exhibitors and cats but 125 entries from all over Japan gathered and a grand cat show was held.
On the day, the exhibitors were enjoying lunch box(Bento) by very famous restaurant?IMAHAN for sukiyaki.
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Pam DelaBar, Regional Director
A reminder to fanciers and clubs that donations to the CFA Breeder Assistance Fund are really needed.?We are very much aware of the horrific fires in Maui, flooding in Beijing,damage from Hurricane Idalia (and Hurricane Lee remains a threat), but now also flooding in Greece where animal rescue organizations are stretched to their limit.?Tenerife fires were finally contained but now a disastrous earthquake in Morocco (and we still have not heard from one of our breeders there).?The war in Ukraine still threatens the lives of our friends and is causing unbelievable hardships for breeders.?Please help with your donations - CFA Breeder Assistance is a not for profit 501c3 and your donations are tax deductible (in the US).
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Suki Lee - Coordinator ID-Hong Kong
CFA ID Awards Banquet 2023
A big shout-out!?A big thank you to the Hong Kong Black Cat Club putting in huge effort to host the ID Award Dinner for the CFA cat fanciers in Asia.?It has been a special week for CFA with plenty of actions during August 24-27, 2023.?We had the BAOS, handling classes, a two-day CFA show in the Cat Expo with over 180,000 spectators.?On August?27, 2023 we had the wonderful International Division Award Ceremony Banquet and the first ID (ex China) banquet since the Pandemic.
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Thank you the support and contributions from all the participants and organizer for the International Division Award Ceremony Banquet:?
The event co-organiser - Hong Kong Cat Expo 2023 of Exhibition Group Limited,?
The event sponsors:
GOLD sponsor - Nutrience SUBZERO
SILVER sponsor - Kakato, Nulo and Papai
The event photography Amy Works Show Cat Photography.?
The volunteers£º Phebe Low, Suki Lee, Rainy Lai, Cheung Sau Fong, Wan Lau, Leona Wong, Alex Chan, Yan W. Lee, Pak Hei, Christine Choy, Ah Chi, Addison, Leshan and Aiden taking care the on stage traffic, reception and awards counter.
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Thank you very much for the ID Banquet committee members: Phebe Low, Suki Lee, Alex Chan, Leona Wong, Leung Pak Hei and?Yan W. Lee.
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June is a good time of year to reflect on new goals and plans for the new show season. One reminder for all exhibitors is to review the Code of Ethics for CFA Cat Show Exhibitors.?This can be found on the CFA website under the Breeding and Exhibiting tab, and also ?Thank you to the Special Investigations Committee for creating the Code of Ethics and to the CFA Board of Directors for endorsing.?The Code of Ethics outlines four specific standards and a list of criteria that will encourage exhibitors to think about ways in which they may improve the cat fancy experience.?
June is also a great time of year for celebrating last year¡¯s achievements. The Regions and the International Division are holding and or planning celebrations for the accomplishments of the 2022-2023 season and scheduling new shows for the 2023-2024 season.??
CFA¡¯s Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet will be held in Tucson Arizona June 21st -25th.?The CFA Annual Meeting schedule of events can be . I look forward to renewing existing friendships and making new connections at this year¡¯s Annual Meeting.?Hopefully your club has a delegate attending this year¡¯s meeting, and if that is not possible be sure your club¡¯s voice is heard by proxy.
At this year¡¯s Annual Meeting, delegates will be using an electronic voting system to vote on the Amendments and Resolutions. will help guide you on how to vote using the clicker and how this year¡¯s voting process will work . Please remember to return the clicker(s) at the end of the meeting.
I look forward to joining everyone at this year¡¯s Annual Meeting, and if we have not already met please take time to say hello and let me know what¡¯s on your mind.
Till then,
Rich
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July 4, 2023: Central Office Closed in observance of the Fourth of July holiday
CFA Annual Meeting
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CFA¡¯s Show Calendar
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Jenny Wickle, Chair
These tall pop up banners to promote the HHP-CCW programs are coming to a show hall near you.?Please be on the lookout for them in regions 1-7 and Hawaii in the coming months.?The committee hopes that they will spark interest in spectators asking about the HHP-CCW programs.??
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CFA YEARBOOK REDUCES ADVERTISING RATES!
That's right! It' is now easier and less expensive to place YOUR ad in the CFA Yearbook! Celebrate your achievements from the past show season or put the spotlight on your cattery.
Complete information is. Start planning now - submission deadline is August 9!
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The June Issue of Cat Talk is Out!
We hope that you're enjoying reading the June issue of Cat Talk which came out last week. I know that we loved learning about some of the "fashion misadventures" at previous Annual banquets. And of course, Patrick's encounter with the "demons" in his backyard made us smile.
We have also been receiving great submissions about how breeders determined their cattery names - thank you! Remember, you can send Nancy Kerr YOUR story to share with our readers.
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Kelly Crouch, CFA Legislative Information Liaison
Sharon Coleman, CFA Legislative Legal Analyst
Texas Animal Rights Activists Succeed in Lowering the Licensing Threshold for Cat and Dog Breeders
Animal rights activists began campaigning to reduce the licensing threshold of the ineffective Texas Dog and Cat Licensed Breeders Act after the Sunset Commission recommended eliminating the program in 2020. Failing in the 2021 legislative session, activists succeeded when Governor Abbott signed into law on May 29, 2023. Effective September 1, 2023, the licensing threshold will be reduced from 11 breeding females to "5 or more adult intact female animals and is engaged in the business of breeding those animals for direct or indirect sale or for exchange in return for consideration." It also eliminates the transaction threshold of not fewer than 20 transactions in a calendar year. Breeders have until January 1, 2024 to comply with the new requirements.
Legislators threw pedigreed cat breeders under the bus by refusing to provide a pedigreed cat breeder exemption comparable to the exemption added for people breeding dogs for conformation shows. The CFA Legislative Group worked with TICA to suggest similar exemption language for pedigreed cat fanciers. But bill authors Senators Flores and Whitmire, and authors of the identical House Bill 2238, Representatives Buckley, Patterson, and Lalani, ignored our requests for equity.
As a result, Texas cat breeders should review the amended law to determine if they would prefer licensing and meeting all the inspection, facility, and care requirements designed for large-scale breeders or adjusting their breeding programs for the new threshold. They should also review their public profile, such as websites, to ensure that it reflects their decision - just as they did when APHIS changed the federal pet dealer licensing exemption or for other changes, like retiring or changing cattery names.
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Tax Tips with George Eigenhauser
It¡¯s not too soon to begin thinking about your income taxes for this year.?Don¡¯t wait until the end of the year to document your contributions, expenses, donations, and other deductions.?Keeping organized throughout the year may not only make tax time less stressful but it can help you avoid overpayment.?For example, one-time charitable donations early in the year may be forgotten by tax time.?Records may be lost, and memories may fade over time.?You may be able to deduct your charitable donations but only if you document and claim them.?Don¡¯t forget, if you receive anything of value in exchange for your charitable contribution it may reduce the amount you may deduct on your taxes.?If you are given ¡°swag¡± in exchange for your donation, such as a T-shirt, tote bag, or other goods and services, then your deduction is limited to the amount your donation exceeds the value of the merchandise or services you received.?Keep track as you go and hold onto your receipts to maximize your deduction later.
Don¡¯t Forget!?
EveryCat Health Foundation is excited to again be presenting a symposium, ¡°FIP-Yesterday and Tomorrow,¡± at the CFA Annual Meeting in Tucson on June 22nd, 2023!?
We missed a couple of years because of the pandemic, but we¡¯re happy to be back! Unfortunately, due to cost, the event won¡¯t be live-streamed, but we are planning to record it and make it available in the future for on-demand viewing.?
If you¡¯re attending the Annual Meeting, be sure to attend the EveryCat Symposium! Register at
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*Coverage for accidents, illnesses and complications relating to or caused by breeding, pregnancy, whelping or nursing. Conditions and limitations apply.?
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Region 3 got together in Stillwater, Oklahoma for the Oklahoma City Cat Club¡¯s?"To Catch a Dream" cat show!?The show was a great success with plenty of exhibitors and many guests who came to see the beautiful cats in Region 3! | |
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Anthony Wayne Cat Fanciers ¨C May 13, 2023
Written by Wendy Goldman
Anthony Wayne Cat Fanciers hit a home run for region 4¡¯s first show of the season in Ann Arbor, MI. Their new show hall, located inside of Washtenaw Community College, is bright, carpeted, and has a floor to ceiling wall of windows featuring a breathtaking view of a pond with a fountain.
Camaraderie was displayed throughout the day by exhibitors with many congratulations to each other for their achievements on the previous season. Plus, a remarkable number of cats granded which added to the excitement.
Bravo to the club and its members for a fabulous start to the season!
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Golden Triangle Cat Club?- May 27, 2023
Written by Wendy Goldman
Golden Triangle Cat Club hosted their annual show after a 3 year hiatus due to COVID in Cambridge, Ontario CANADA. As Golden Triangle is the ONLY CFA show producing club in Canada, there was much to celebrate!?It was great to see many US family members make the trip over to Canada, coming as far as Florida for the show!?There were also a number of newer to CFA exhibitors at the show!
The show opened at 9am, and by noon nearly 500 people had come through to visit!?As in past years, Golden Triangle partnered with the Cambridge & District Humane Society to collect donations.?Spectators who brought a donation received a raffle ticket for a lovely gift basket.
Dugan from Camp Metallicat was also on hand for spectators to dote on and truly get up close and purrsonal with a pedigree feline.
It was great to have CFA back in Canada, and Golden Triangle thanks everyone who came to support the show!
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GP NW Ladiluck¡¯s Fuel of Metallicat ¡°Dugan¡± in his new role of Pet Me Cat, getting all the loves
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Memorial Day weekend saw the Superstition Cat Fanciers putting on their annual show at the Shrine Auditorium in Phoenix. In addition to their usual great raffle, the show had a great spectator turnout, in large part due to the publicity from All About Animals rescue. The rescue also found forever homes for 27 cats in a single day!?
The Southwest region has a break in upcoming shows, as we prepare for the upcoming CFA Annual. We hope to see you all in Tucson!
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The region held its awards show and banquet in Roanoke, VA this past weekend and it was a spectacular event. Both events had the theme "Champagne and Roses" and Noralyn Heisig (along with her team) created beautiful decorations for both events.
Engaged visitors filled the show hall both days of the show, and some even came both days!?
Saturday evening's awards banquet went incredibly smoothly, ending just after 9:30. It was an evening of sparkles, smiles, and some tears.
The region recognized several individuals with special awards.
Clerk of the Year: Bob Belfatto for his years of giving to clubs, shows, and new clerks, and making show halls a fun?place to be.
Exhibitor of the Year: Donna Wilbanks. Since at leasts 2015, Donna has coordinated the region's awards sponsorships tirelessly and with a smile on her face, being that "unsung hero" to hundreds of our exhibitors.
Junior Fancier Achievement Award: Wesley Vaughn, a second-generation breeder/exhibitor continuing on an award-winning breed program.
Kudos to the teams that made these events such a success!
Awards Committee: Trish Blees, Chair. Mike Blees, Tiffany Oliveras, Beth Deal, Laurie Coughlan, Julie Zwemke, Jamie Lerner
Awards Booklet: Teresa Keiger
Banquet Reservations and Seating: Linda Peterson, Mark Hannon
Celebration Liaison: Charlotte Shelburne
CFA Downloads & Verification: Leslie Carr
Decorations: Noralyn Heisig
Sponsorships: Donna Wilbanks
Photo Collection: Vivian Baylor?
Powerpoint Presentations: Krista Schmitt, Laree Callihan, Doug Welsh
Our awards booklet is now , complete with all of our winning cats and sponsorships.
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Takako Kojima
We had two shows on May. The first show of new show season was Delight Cat Fanciers show in Tokyo on May 20. They had pretty good entries.?
Takarazuka Cat Fanciers had show on May 28 in Kobe with pretty good entries.?In the both of show, Norwegian Forest Cat in championship and American Shorthair in Kitten Class made a good start. There were new cats and all of them were so nice.I hope they will all reach their goals at the end of show season.
I had no pictures of these two shows. So I attached beautiful picture of Japanese Iris in the garden of Heian Shrine. Japanese Iris is well known as a flower of May and June.
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April 29 & 30, 2023, marked the conclusion of the CFA 2022 ¨C 2023 show season. This past show season had some sense of returning to normalcy with the greatest number of shows licensed globally and cats entered over the past four years.?The beautiful cats being shown and reconnecting with friends at CFA shows is on the right path. One might say, 2022 ¨C 2023 was the ¡°come back season.¡±
Congratulations to all the breeders and exhibitors that showed their cats in CFA. Your passion and love for the sport of showing cats is to be commended. Regardless of the final placement, award received, or if you were simply showing for experience, it is my hope you achieved your goals and you have many memories to share and enjoy.?
Beginning May 1, 2023, CFA is offering a new club sponsorship program. The Infrequent Region/Area Judge Program offers $500 dollars to a club licensing a judge who has not been seen in the Region/Area in the last three show seasons. This program is experimental and limited to two awards per Region/Area and one award per club. Clubs in Region 9 have a separate program and are not included in this new program.?
Back to the celebration of a great season, enjoy your National, Regional and Division Awards Banquets and as Prince would say¡ Party Like It¡¯s 1999!
Wishing everyone great success and wonderful experiences in the 2023 ¨C 2024 show season.
Rich
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Our featured cat this month is CFA's 4th Best Kitten 2022 Reg 1-9 GC, BWR, NW DEYDREAM SAY YES TO THE DRESS, a dilute calico Manx - Shorthair Division female. | |
May 29, 2023: Central Office Closed in observance of Memorial Day.
June 1, 2023: CFA Directors-at-Large ballot must be RECEIVED in CO by this date.??Faxed or emailed forms must be received by 11:59 PM EDT.
June 1, 2023: Club fees & membership list must be RECEIVED in CO by this date for a club to remain on CFA¡¯s membership roster.
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Carol Krzanowski - chair
The following clubs have applied for CFA membership and will be considered at the June 22, 2023 CFA Board meeting. Anyone wishing to submit comments regarding the applicants should do so in writing and send the comments to Committee Chair Carol Krzanowski no later than June 7, 2023.???
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As stated in the CFA By-Laws - Article III - Membership, Section 3 - Election to Membership: "If negative information is submitted regarding the applicant, the information will be provided to the applicant with enough time for the applicant to prepare a written rebuttal prior to board consideration.¡±
Cat Adept Republic Eden
President: Care Kwan
Secretary: Maggie Kwan
Location: Yuen Long, NT, Hong Kong
China Meow¡¯s Secret Club
President: Zhongju Zhang
Secretary: Li Qian
Location: Changsha, Hunan, China
Diamond State Cat Fanciers
President: Ferris Allen
Secretary: Kathryn Sain
Location: Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
Fantastic Tiara Russian Blue Club
President: Fanny Ng
Secretary: Thomas Yiu
Location: Quarry Bay, Hong Kong
Felidae Beyond Infinity
President: Lau Wing Keung
Secretary: Sarah Sau Wah Ng
Location: Yuen Long, NT, Hong Kong
Galaxy Cat Club
President: Wong Wai Jan, Jenny
Secretary: Virginia Liu
Location: Yuen Leng Village, Tai Po, Hong Kong
Garnet State Feline Fanciers
President: Mischa Taylor
Secretary: Katia Kingston
Location: Old Lyme, Connecticut, USA
Hong Kong Bengal Cat Association
President: Cheung Kwan Kit
Secretary: Chan Ming Hay
Location: Yuen Long, NT, Hong Kong
Kit & Kaboodle Cat Club
President: Rachel Alcaraz
Secretary: Doug Welsh
Location: Davidson, North Carolina, USA
Mahameru Cat Club
President: Muhamad Raihan Alif Fikri
Secretary: Siska Nino
Location: Bekasi, Jawa Barat, Indonesia
Sandcastle Cat Fanciers
President: Joan Bernstein
Secretary: Elizabeth Jennings
Location: Oyster Bay, New York, USA
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That's right! It' is now easier and less expensive to place YOUR ad in the CFA Yearbook! Celebrate your achievements from the past show season or put the spotlight on your cattery.
Complete information is. Start planning now - submission deadline is August 9!
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Thank you from Cat Talk!
The response to our April "Kitten Issue" has been great! Many thanks to those of your who expressed your appreciation, and to the hard-working volunteers of the Cat Talk staff!
Our Upcoming June Issue
The June issue of Cat Talk will be out in a few weeks. Its theme is "Groomed to PURR-fection." We've interviewed several professional cat groomers who gave us their perspectives not only about show grooming, but the importance of grooming ALL cats.
Good grooming isn't just for cats - we look at the dos and don'ts for people too. And just in time for the CFA Awards Banquet, readers share their banquet fashion faux pas (or when good outfits go bad). And speaking of outfits - where can you find great cat costumes, and how they can benefit your cat beyond the costume contest.
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Kelly Crouch, CFA Legislative Information Liaison
Sharon Coleman, CFA Legislative Legal Analyst
Oklahoma Updates on Bill of Rights and Breeder Reporting Bills
In Other News, North Dakota States Animals Are Not People?
Oklahoma proponents of the Dog and Cat Bill of Rights experienced the same disappointment as their California counterparts when the Rules Committee failed to vote out of committee ¨C or hold a vote on it. As reported in , the bill would have required all animal control, animal shelters, and rescue groups to conspicuously post a copy of the Dog and Cat Bill of Rights. These rights ranged from being free from cruelty to the right to mental stimulation, sterilization to prevent unwanted litters, and veterinary care. Although the session doesn't officially end until May 26, 2023, the bill has missed the Deadline to be considered by the House as a whole.?
Oklahoma to repeal the annual reporting requirements in ¡ì30.11 of the Commercial Pet Breeders Act were amended as emergency bills, changing the effective date from 11/1/2023 to when passed and approved. HB 2059 was passed and approved on 4/21/2023.?
In Other News¡.
North Dakota , declared an emergency measure in Section 2, amends the definition of person in ¡ì1-01-49(8) to exclude artificial intelligence, animals, inanimate objects, and environmental elements. A closer look was necessary to determine why "animals" would be in a bill defining "Person." In general, there are varying definitions of "person" in different legal contexts that include both humans and non-human legal entities, public and private. The actions list of HB 1361 reveals extensive amendment of the original bill that removed a section to be added, "Personhood" expressly stating individuals' rights are "superior and not equal to" listed non-human categories. However, the amended bill, now enacted law, only added an exclusion from the existing "person" definition, "The term does not include environmental elements, artificial intelligence, an animal, or an inanimate object." North Dakota Can explains the rationale for this policy at
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Spring Giving Campaign
Join EveryCat Health Foundation this April and May as we ¡°Spring into Action¡± for better feline health!
EveryCat Health Foundation received thirty-nine proposals in our most recent grant cycle! While we cannot fund them all, these competitive proposals are laser-focused on the cutting edge of feline medicine, tackling topics from feline infectious peritonitis, chronic kidney disease, diabetes, breed-specific diseases, and many more.?
We count on your support of EveryCat Health Foundation to fund this research which paves the way for healthier, happier lives for every cat, every day, everywhere.
Tax Tips with George Eigenhauser
DON¡¯T PANIC if you receive a letter/notice from the IRS concerning your taxes.?The IRS has suggestions for how to deal with unexpected mail from them.?Please open the letter immediately and read it carefully.?The letter will contain information from the IRS and advise you if there is any action you need to take.?The letter may state that no action on your part is necessary.?If the letter states that you DO need to take action or provide information, please do so promptly to avoid any interest or penalties.?If the IRS letter does not request any action on your part or if you agree with an IRS determination you may not need to reply at all.?Be aware the IRS DOES NOT contact taxpayers on social media or by text message.?If you have any doubt about whether correspondence is from the IRS you should contact them directly or view your information on IRS.gov.?Please remember that if you need to make changes or provide information for your federal tax return you should review your state or local income taxes as well.?For more information see
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EveryCat Health Foundation is hosting a webinar, ¡°Bringing Up Baby¡± with Ellen Carozza, LVT, VTS-Clinical Practice (Feline) on May 25th, 2023 at 1:00 pm EDT. Ellen is also widely known on social media as The Cat LVT.?
Topics included in this 90-minute presentation: kitten nutrient requirements, bottle feeding and bottle formulas, feeding the queen, and managing problem bottle babies. Learn how healthy kittens start with proper nutrition. You¡¯ll get a VIP pass on learning the important details that tend to be taken for granted in pediatric nutrition. RACE approval is pending for 1.5 credits for this program.?
EveryCat Health Foundation and the National Kitten Coalition are hosting a three-part Webinar Series, ¡°The Art of Raising a Happy, Healthy Kitten¡±.????????????????
If you are planning to or have recently added a new kitten to your family or are looking for information to share with new kitten families in your community, this series will provide crucial information for raising a kitten into a happy, healthy cat. You can still register and get access to the first session!?For more information about the series, and to register, on the EveryCat website.
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Our friends at Motel 6 would like CFA to continue to receive the 10% discount at participating locations by using the new updated reservation code of CPOAPHHT. There is a dedicated reservation site for CFA at or you may call 800-466-8356.
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Sharon Roy, Regional Director
Seacoast Cat Club celebrated their annual show last weekend.?The gate was excellent and the children's stuffed animal contest and the face painting were a great success
Kids loved the stuffed animal contests and the face painting.
Congratulations to first time show manager Tracy Roberts on a phenomenal job.
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Residents from the local Veteran's Home. Their coordinator said they enjoyed past shows and have been anxiously awaiting this show. As they came thru the gate every one of them was beaming with anticipation, and they all left with words of praise and appreciation. | |
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Terri Zittel - Regional Secretary
The CFA National and Regional Wins are finalized! Many thanks to the fabulous CFA staff and especially to Shirley Michaud Dent for all their hard work!
Congratulations are in order for Noelle Giddings, Bobbi Irie, Wendy Tom and Victoria Hutchens Pitcher. Noelle showed and earned National Wins in Championship and Kitten class. Bobbi showed and earned National Wins in Championship and Kitten Class. Wendy Tom in HHP¡¯s and Victoria in Premiership. As you all know we are the ¡°Southeast Alaska¡± of the CFA cat fancy. It took a supreme effort to gain these wins with phenomenal cats.
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Region 3 celebrated April with the?Texas in Bloom cat show, sponsored by the North Texas and Show and Tell Cat Clubs.?The weather cooperated, the wildflowers were in bloom and the cats of Region 3 were able to strut their stuff in Belton, Texas | |
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Mike Shelton, Regional Director
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The show season came to a rousing end in the southwest region at the Las Vegas Cat Club's show on April 29-30. Elvis was in the building each morning to introduce the judges, who were all dressed according to the theme of their individual rings, based on a various landmark Las Vegas hotels. The show also featured the club's usual fantastic raffle table, as we celebrated the end of another show season.
There was also a bittersweet aspect to the show, as Ellyn Honey's distinguished judging career came to a close. Thanks for everything, Ellyn, and we're sure we'll see you down the road.
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Candilee Jackson, Regional Secretary
The Midwest Region closed out the 2022-2023 show season with a rousing show hosted by the Luckytom Cat Club at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, Illinois.?This show friendly venue welcome a terrific and steady-flowing gate for the entire weekend.?Show manager, Sueann Spinder stated: ¡°We had a great count, especially in premiership and household pets. Our visitors loved the costume contest we held at lunch time on both days.¡±?Sangamon Animal Control, a no-kill rescue in Springfield, had kitties for adoption. Cindy Willoughby, long-time volunteer for SAC, reported that four of the seven kitties were adopted, including the shelter¡¯s longest resident. The SAC rescue/adoption numbers stand at 652 felines placed in loving homes.
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The 2022-2023 season ended on a high note at the New Vision Show in Plant City, FL. It was a fun and relaxed show with exhibitors celebrating the season's end and everyone's wins. PLUS: a series of the club posted from the show have been going viral!
The next weekend, the region kicked off the new season with Rebel Rousers/Ocicats International show in Lawrenceville, GA. Kudos to both clubs for producing such a great show!
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Yukiko Hayata, Regional Director
We had 2022~2023 third Regional show on April 22 in Tokyo. Fortunately, it was fine day and there were 175 entries. This was top number of entry as recent Regional show. We had three wonderful judges from America Larry Adkison, Russell Webb, Anne Mathis and Japanese judges Yukiko Hayata, Yaeko Takano and Wakako Nagayama.
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The show hall was new and big.?Exhibitors and staffs needed to walk hardly. It was a very nice exercise ! At the corner of show hall, there was Chanan Photography.?Chanan took almost 100 cats in two days, on Saturday 64 cats at show hall on Sunday 30 cats at the rental photo studio.??Exhibitors were so happy since they have not had the chance to have photo sessions by Chanan for past over 6~ 7 years.? | | |
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There were new many exhibitors with beautiful cats. I suppose they will attend show in the next show season.??
I appreciate to all exhibitors, judges, clerks. stewards and also Richard and Nancy Katris. I appreciate your cooperation who came to photo session at the photo studio on Sunday again.
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The European show scene is already picking up for this current show season with clubs receiving return engagements for large pet fairs and new cooperative efforts with other major organizations.?With no shows scheduled for the past weekend in Region 9, all attention is focused on 13 May telecast of the Eurovision Song Contest finals (you have to see it to believe it).
We have the last scheduled regional awards banquet on 4-5 November in magical Bilbao, Spain.?The show is held in a large ballroom in the hotel and the banquet offerings include some of the best wines in Spain (or soft drinks if you are so inclined).?You are cordially invited to attend and enjoy our Spanish hospitality plus cheer on our celebration of our awards winners.
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WiuRan Wang (5D) - CFA ID coordinator: China North
On the 15th to 16th of April, 2023 CFA show in Nanjing, China, hosted by Hua XIA Cat Club with 5 x AB / 4xSH / 2xLH . As the3 year-long pandemic lockdown has come to an end, it was a great honour to have the overseas judges being able to join the show in China. It was an amazing and successful few days here in Nanjing, China with for the 2 days show with 338 entries. Thanks for the support from all the Cat fancies in China, and really appreciated the All breed judges and the associate judge and special thanks to the hard work of the show manager 61 Cao and master clerk Jon Lee.?
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As a club secretary of Hua XIA Cat Club, we are proud of our team members having worked very hard for this event for hosting 5 x AB / 4xSH / 2xLH rings CFA show . Thanks for the support from the sponsors: NINTH PROJECT¡¢OVEN-BAKED¡¢BLACKWOOD¡¢GAINES¡¢SARAH WATER¡¢ENGAING¡¢DR.ELSEY'S ¡¢CATMAGIC¡¢EYE ENVY¡¢COSY¡¢and AMYWORK.
Congratulations to all the new grands and the winners.?
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This is my first time to hosting such a big project, I am very pleased to work with my teammates. We are looking forward to move on in coming future, sharing our knowledge and experience to the cat fanciers the coming show. Looking forward to have more CFA show in all around China in coming future.
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Suki Lee - Coordinator ID-Hong Kong
At the end of the show season, Hong Kong cat fanciers had a busy month.?
On 10 April 2023, HK Pirates Meow Club put on a 6 ring-show. Judges include Kit Fung,?Mie Takahashi , Olga Grebnieva, Mihoko Tsuchiya, Toshihiko Tsuchiya and Allan Raymond, filled with 125 entries.
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On 30 April 2023, Universal Feline Fanciers and Hong Kong and Macao Cat Club put on a?5 ring-show filled with 159 entries. judges were Suki Wong , Edward Maeda , Ayumi Ueda, Lorraine Rivard and .Olga Korotonozhkina
Thank you so much for the wonderful support as ring clerks and as a master clerk. We greatly appreciated the club and the show committee for your hard work and support, huge thanks to the sponsors for the fabulous support.?
Lastly, big congratulations to all the winners!?We look forward to seeing you in the next season.
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Re: CFA Pre-noticed Amendments & Resolutions - please vote
Linda, as always thanks ever so much for taking the time to ask for all to participate in our vote. I will enjoy representing everyone as our delegate at the meeting.
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Hope everyone is having a fabulous day, Lyn
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On Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 12:34:20 PM EDT, Linda Peterson <karmacatz@...> wrote:
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The pre-noticed Amendments and Resolutions being considered at the CFA Annual meeting are online at this link:
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That should have said by Tuesday, May 30, 2023
On Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 12:34:20 PM EDT, Linda Peterson <karmacatz@...> wrote:
Hi Everyone,
The pre-noticed Amendments and Resolutions being considered at the CFA Annual meeting are online at this link:
Please send your votes to me at karmacatz@... by Wednesday, May 30, 2023.
Thanks,? Linda
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CFA Pre-noticed Amendments & Resolutions - please vote
Hi Everyone,
The pre-noticed Amendments and Resolutions being considered at the CFA Annual meeting are online at this link:
Please send your votes to me at karmacatz@... by Wednesday, May 30, 2023.
Thanks,? Linda
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Fw: CFA's New Assistant Director
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From: CFA <atartaglia@...> To: "karmacatz@..." <karmacatz@...> Sent: Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at 10:13:25 AM EDT Subject: CFA's New Assistant Director
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Announcing CFA's New
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CFA is pleased to announce that effective Monday, May 1, 2023, CFA's Assistant Director is Kristi Wollam. Some of you may remember Kristi from when she worked at the CFA Central Office from 2011-2017. Kristi's past experience with CFA will serve her and CFA well for the varied and very diversified responsibilities of Assistant Director.
?Kristi will be working closely with CFA's current Executive Director, Allene Tartaglia, to refresh her knowledge of CFA and to learn all aspects of CFA. Kristi is onsite at the Central Office in Alliance, Ohio. Her email address is kwollam@... and her phone number is 330-680-4070, ext. 106.?
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Fw: [cfalist] CFA OnLine Breed Awareness and Orientation School, May 19, 20, 21, 2023
In case anyone is interested in the CFA BAOS school.
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Fw: Show Sponsorship & Incentive Programs
April 27, 2023
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You may be aware that CFA continues to offer sponsorship funds to CFA licensed shows. An application is submitted and the request is reviewed to ensure the show is eligible for the type of sponsorship requested.
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A new sponsorship offering and an incentive for Miscellaneous/Provisional/AOV show entries are available for the 2023-2024 show season.
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The INFREQUENT-REGION JUDGE sponsorship will help defray expenses for shows which contract with CFA judges not often seen in the show's region, the "Infrequent-Region Judge" supplement. With this new offering, there are now
5 different categories for possible sponsorship: Regular, In-Conjunction, Agility, Region 9 Airfare and Infrequent-Region Judge (IRJ).
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IRJ funds are available to shows in all areas (except region 9 since they have a separate supplement for airfares) which contract with a judge (not associate or guest) who has not officiated in the show's region/ID in the prior 3 show seasons.
The sponsorship amount is $500 per judge/per show, one per show. There are sponsorship funds available for two shows per region (1-8), the ID-China/Hong Kong/Macau and the ID (excluding China, Hong Kong and Macau) for a total of 20 IRJ sponsorships for the
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A chart to assist you in determining which judges have/have not judged in the various areas is online for your convenience:
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The application for sponsorships funds is available online also: .
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All types of sponsorship may be requested by licensed shows. We are often asked
"When are funds paid?" After the show is held and all required documents and fees have been received by the Central Office.
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A rebate is available to show which discount MISCELLANEOUS/PROVISIONAL/AOV entries.
The discounted entry fee must appear on the show¡¯s flyer provided to Central Office prior to the show. The cat(s) must be listed in the catalog with a registration number. The compensation will be up to $20 per entry
based on the actual discount (e.g. if the discount is $15 off the regular entry fee, the club will only receive $15, if it is $25, the club will only receive $20). Central Office will contact the show secretary by email after the show to notify them of the
amount of the rebate available to the club based on the information in the catalog and flyer. The show secretary will have 30 days to respond to the notice and claim the rebate. Clubs may decline the rebate. The cap for this program is $2,500 for the 2023-2024
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Please be sure the individuals in your club responsible for organizing shows are aware of these programs.
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Show Rules 2023-2024
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There are a number of show rule changes for the show season starting May 1, 2023. The Show Rules Committee chair, Ed Raymond, prepared a outlining the major changes, including changes which affect scoring.
Having a show and need the Show Rules? Due to changes to the Show Rules at the April board meeting, the manual was sent a little later than usual to be printed. It is unlikely the printed version of the Show Rules will be available to send in time to shows being held the first couple weekends in May, however, the electronic copy and addendum can be found on CFA's website
Are you a judge? The hard copy of the Show Standards and Show Rules will be mailed to you as soon as they are both available. In the meantime, the electronic version of the Show Rules are at the link above and the Show Standards are at the same link but towards the bottom of the page.
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We are nearing the end of the 2022 ¨C 2023 show season. The last few shows of the season can be filled with both excitement and anxiety. Winning is formidable! Winning at all costs? Not so much. Winning has meaning when it is done with integrity and fair play. That being said, this can be somewhat of a bittersweet time as many cats will go onto their new careers. Some will go onto to have kittens that will leave their footprint with CFA, and some will retire to the life of leisure. I would like to think they all find that special place to live long and happy lives with people who love and cherish them.
This Year¡¯s Annual
The election for Director-at-Large is quickly approaching. Each candidate has a statement on the CFA website available for your review. The deadline for receipt of ballots in the Central Office is June 1, 2023. A link to all clubs that have submitted a ballot is listed on the .?
The Annual Meeting and awards banquet in Tucson, Arizona will be held at the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa. The property is stunning! Pictures and a schedule of events can also be found on the Annual Meeting page. Be sure to reserve your room early using the link to secure the special rate as it is substantially less than the current rate.?
Handful of New Show Rules
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1. Entries for all shows in Regions 1-7 must be received through the on the CFA website. (SR 6.36 b) All shows in Regions 1-7, excluding Hawaii, must close to entries no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on the Monday before the opening of the show.?Shows may specify an earlier closing time. (SR 6.36 a)
2. When the requirements for Top 15 are met, Champion awards will be expanded to Best through Fifth (AB/LH/SH) and Premier awards will be expanded to Best through Third (AB/LH/SH), respectively. (SR 11.28)
3. When the requirements for Top 15 are met, Best through 10th Best will be scored as they currently are.?Eleventh Best will earn 1 point less than 10th Best; 12th Best will earn 2 points less than 10th Best; 13th Best will earn 3 points less than 10th Best; 14th Best will earn 4 points less than 10th Best and 15th Best will earn 5 points less than 10th Best. (Article XXXVI ¨C Determination of Show Points)
4. A cat or kitten transported to a show by a judge who is officiating at that show may not be entered in that show. (SR 35.04)
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5. The CFA Exhibitor¡¯s Code of Ethics is available online at .?A violation of the Exhibitor¡¯s Code of Ethics may be considered unsportsmanlike conduct. (SR 1.04)?
Wishing everyone a wonderful end of year show season, fun beginnings to the new show season and hope to see you at this year¡¯s Annual.
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CFA Breed Council membership is open for renewal for the May 1, 2023-2024 term.?To check your eligibility, to apply or to renew, follow the links on this web page:
May 1, 2023: Delegate forms must be postmarked, faxed or emailed by this date to be eligible to vote at the Annual Meeting.?Faxed and emailed forms must be received by 11:59 PM EDT.
May 4, 2023: Club fees & membership list must be RECEIVED in CO by this date for a club to be eligible to vote at the Annual Meeting.
June 1, 2023: CFA Directors-at-Large ballot must be RECEIVED in CO by this date.??Faxed or emailed forms must be received by 11:59 PM EDT.
June 1, 2023: Club fees & membership list must be RECEIVED in CO by this date for a club to remain on CFA¡¯s membership roster.
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CFA¡¯s Show Calendar
Publicize details regarding your show for FREE on CFA¡¯s show calendar. Include information such as hours open to spectators, admission prices, contests, photographer, parking details, etc. such as the example below.
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for the 2023-2024 Show Season
The 2023-2024 Show Rules are now .?The to the Show Rules which provides exemptions/exceptions to the 2023-2024 Show Rules can also be found online.
Read about the list of the point requirements, and a list of other major show rule changes is available
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CFA Show Rule 5.04 requires a copy of the show flyer be submitted to the Central Office 90 days prior to the date of the show. If a show is licensed with less than 90 days to the date of the show, the show flyer must be included in the license application package.
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At the October 2022 board meeting, the board passed a motion effective May 1, 2023 that a fee of $100 be paid to CFA if the show flyer is not submitted as required. Additionally, no further show licenses will be approved until the $100 fee is paid.
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The Central Office will monitor compliance with the rule and send reminders to shows as far in advance as possible of the 90-day rule. **However, it remains the show's responsibility to submit the show flyer, regardless of the receipt of a reminder.** Keep in mind that shows licensed with less than 90 days to the date of the show must submit the show flyer with the show license.
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CFA offers 5 different types of financial sponsorships for CFA licensed shows: regular, in-conjunction, agility, region 9 airfare supplement and infrequent-region judge supplement. which has more details.
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Judging Program Committee changes and advancements from the April 4, 2023 CFA Board Meeting:
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Following T-3 Judges advanced from Trainee to Associate Judge effective immediately:
HONG KONG AREA:
Patrick Au -LH
Grace Cheung- LH
Alex Chunlap- LH
Russell Law- LH
Pak Hei Leung- LH
Chrissie Chan ¨C SH
Phebe Low ¨C SH
Sarah Ng ¨C SH
Andy Yeung ¨C SH
REGION 9:
Tuija Aaltonen ¨C SH
Oscar Silva Sanchez ¨C SH
Marika Lahti ¨C LH
Many congratulations to all!
Other changes that affect CFA judges directly:
Associate Judge trainees now allowed to clerk in either specialty while in training.
Associate and single specialty judges allowed to exhibit in opposite specialty on second day of a two day show or second show of a 6X6
SSP rings may be judged by CFA AB judges or guest judges on the approved guest Judge list
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THINKING ABOUT BECOMING A CFA JUDGE?
Now is a great time to consider becoming a judge. The Board and the Judging Program Committee have approved a number of changes in the rules that make them more flexible and attainable. There is now an option for those who do not want to breed, but love to exhibit. Please thoughtfully consider the CFA Judging Program as part of your future in CFA.
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Here are some of the questions we are frequently asked:
1. How long must I have been active in CFA prior to applying??For the Breeder option, 5 years of active breeding, for the Exhibitor option 7 years of active exhibiting.
2. Do I have to be a licensed clerk??YES, with Master clerk preferred. However, if you are a clerk and do not want to be a master clerk, you can test out of that requirement.
3. Do I have to belong to a club??YES, and you must be active in the club.
4. When can I apply for a Judge Mentor??When you have been breeding a minimum of 3 years or exhibiting a minimum of 5 years. Since there is a limit on the number of applicants a judge can mentor, we want to provide quality oversight, yet not tie up judges for years with one applicant.
5. What can I be doing to ensure I am on the right track while waiting to be paired with a mentor?
a. Join a CFA club and become active in show production.
b. Become known in your breed, and show excellent examples of the breed.?Work on attaining the required number of Grand Champions or Grand Premiers.
c. Attend a Clerking school and become a licensed clerk.
6. Where can I get answers to my questions??The application administrator or any member of the Judging Program Committee will be happy to answer questions.
7. Do I need to attend a BAOS (Breed Awareness and Orientation School)? YES, but there is a time limit, it must be within 2 years of submission of your complete application.
More info can be found here:
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Barbara Jaeger - Secretary
Every year, there are members of the CFA Judging program who truly go the "extra mile". CFA's Judges Association has developed an award to recognize those members with a special thank you.?The Judges Association is now taking nominations for the 2023 Spotlight Award. Please tell why you think your nomination should receive the award.
If you know of a Judge who has performed "above and beyond" in support of CFA, the cat fancy or cats in general, this is your opportunity to nominate them for the Judges Association Spot Light Award.?Any Judge with Approved or Approval pending status is eligible.?The nomination should be made based upon contributions or achievements while actively judging.??
The following examples are some (but by no means all) of the type of service and contributions that can be considered:
- Public speaking as an ambassador of the cat fancy (i.e.., "speaks to U of Penn feline vet school about CFA breeds")
- Serves as a mentor for new judges by accepting trainee judges at shows, serving on past judge training programs or committees, presenting at breed awareness workshops or judges workshops, development of training materials for judges.
- Serves to mentor and encourages new and existing exhibitors through activities such as participation in clerking or newbie exhibitor programs, coordination of grooming classes.
- Participates in local "grass-roots" animal welfare efforts in the community such as service to local agencies, works with local purebred rescue in breed identification, does educational programs at local schools or any activity which benefits cats or domestic animals in general."
Please submit any nominees by May 25, 2023 to Barbara Jaeger, CFA JA Secretary, Barbara.jaeger911@... or mail to 14805 S 25th Way, Phoenix, AZ?85048 and please contact me if you have ay questions.
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Wendy Heidt
Everyone loves to watch a cat enjoy themselves on the judge¡¯s table. They command attention as they strike a pose, much like a super model on the runway.
As exhibitors and breeders, you can help your cats to achieve success.
Show rules 11.17 through 11.19 all discuss handling in the ring. Rule 11.19 d is ¡°The decision of the judge whether or not a cat is behaving in a recalcitrant or threatening manner is final and shall not be questioned.¡±??
Preparing your cat for this handling is important to set them up for success. No judge likes to disqualify cats for behavior.
Do you take them out of the cages the way the judges do? Observe how the judges remove the cats from the cages. Cats should face the back of the cage and relax into the judges¡¯ hands to leave the cage backwards. Do you handle your cats at home the way the judges do? Place your hands on the sides of their heads and feel for the jawbone and along the profile. Ruffle the coat backwards. Feel from the base of the tail all the way to the tip.??
Preparing them for the experience on the table and desensitizing them to the examination procedures will help them to be less stressful and more likely to show their inner beauty as they captivate the judge and the crowd
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Annette Wilson, Chair
At the February, 2023 CFA Board Meeting, board members ratified a number of standard changes passed by Breed Council members.?These changes are effective May 1, 2023 and will be detailed in the CFA Breed Standards.
Of note, the Lykoi were advanced to championship status; the Toybob advanced to Provisional status and the Scottish now have the Straight-Ears in two divisions (longhair and shorthair).?Two new colors/patterns were recognized:?Karpati for the LaPerms and Bi-metallic for the Siberians.?For a brief note of the other changes....
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CFA Breed Council membership is open for renewal for the May 1, 2023-2024 term.?To check your eligibility, to apply or to renew, follow the links on this web page: | |
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Charlene Campbell, Chair
FIP is a breeder and pet owner's nightmare. Formerly a death sentence for a cat, recent developments have brought about treatments which can save a cat's life.
Currently you can sign up for a FREE FIP Treatment Trial at UC Davis!?They will provide everything! More information is
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CFA YEARBOOK REDUCES ADVERTISING RATES!
That's right! It' is now easier and less expensive to place YOUR ad in the CFA Yearbook! Celebrate your achievements from the past show season or put the spotlight on your cattery.
Complete information is available here. Start planning now - submission deadline is August 9!
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Teresa Keiger, Editor
Cat Talk's Annual
Kitten Issue is Out!
Our annual "Kitten Issue" comes 65 days after our breeding issue. This year we've focused on socializing kittens (for home AND show), finding the perfect home for those kittens, a little girl who has managed to survive (and thrive) with a cleft palate, vaccines and schedules for kittens, and dealing with colibacillosis in kittens. And that's just the kitten section! We also went "Up Close and PURR-sonal" with Dee Johnson and Connie Roberts, and looked at the ins and outs of feline digestion. (and there are still MORE articles!) The Cat Talk staff worked overtime on this issue and we hope everyone enjoyed it and learned something.
We've already got the June issue in production - so DO make certain that your subscription is up to date. (remember: you'll receive a notice when your subscription is beginning to lapse).
CFA Annual Fashion Faux Paws
Every big event has underlying stories that may or may not have gone unnoticed. For example: we¡¯re sure that attendees are already thinking about what to wear to this gala event. But what happens when the best-sewn plans of banquet attendees go awry?
- ??Lost a dress when that bag went missing and had to improvise?
- ??Come close to having a ¡°wardrobe malfunction¡± just as you¡¯re about to walk onstage?
- ??Forgot a very important piece of your outfit ¨C now what?
WE WANT TO KNOW!
For the June issue of Cat Talk, we¡¯re doing a feature on awards banquet faux-pas and we want YOUR story! (and high res photos should you happen to have one). Please send your stories to Candilee Jackson at pawdancercattery@...
And don't forget: Cat Talk makes a great gift for friends near and far - or yourself! Order and gift a subscription at?
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Kelly Crouch, CFA Legislative Information Liaison
Sharon Coleman, CFA Legislative Legal Analyst
Update on Texas Breeder Licensing Threshold Reduction Bills
In March, both houses of the Texas Legislature considered identical bills that would lower the state licensing threshold for cat and dog breeders. Initially left pending in committee, and . Both committees have now voted favorably on the bills with one minor amendment for dog conformation breeders. A floor vote is the next step.
For the committee hearings, Texans commenting on both bills found they had to navigate different processes. The Texas Senate still embraces the old, familiar method of using an email form to contact individual legislators rather than the committee. But committee members often limit emails to district constituents, thus missing out on vital feedback. People can submit written testimony in person if they cannot speak at the hearing.?
Committees in the House, however, can take advantage of an app that makes it easy for constituents to comment on a bill scheduled for a public hearing. People wanting to comment must affirm state residency to use the House Public Comment portal. The 100 comments on HB 2238 were submitted to the committee and then posted on the bill web page after the hearing. This process lends itself to quick, informal statements, but savvy advocates will still include a position statement at the beginning of their comment and avoid any ambiguity. Failing to do so requires the legislative staff to interpret - or misinterpret - the commenter's position when making their tally!
The Texas House is not alone in embracing changes in the digital age. California and Washington are among those making it easier for constituents to voice their opinions to legislative committees. Some legislative bodies make it easier to contact one's legislator, but not committees where a lot of important work is done.?
The duplicate bill, , was assigned to the same committee as HB 2238 but has not been scheduled for a hearing yet.
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Please report legislation happenings in your area to the Legislative Group ¨C legislation@...
Visit the and the to see the current legislative news.
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EveryCat Health Foundation | |
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A list of our honored donors for the month of March is
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Spring Giving Campaign
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Join EveryCat Health Foundation this April and May as we ¡°Spring into Action¡± for better feline health!
EveryCat Health Foundation received thirty-nine proposals in our most recent grant cycle! While we cannot fund them all, these competitive proposals are laser-focused on the cutting edge of feline medicine, tackling topics from feline infectious peritonitis, chronic kidney disease, diabetes, breed-specific diseases, and many more.?
We count on your support of EveryCat Health Foundation to fund this research which paves the way for healthier, happier lives for every cat, every day, everywhere.
Help us help cats live longer, healthier lives. Every cat, every day, everywhere!
Tax Tips with George Eigenhauser
What do you do if you have already filed your federal income tax return but discover you need to make a correction?? can assist taxpayers who need to amend a prior tax return.??
In general, you may file an amended return (usually 1040-X) within three years from the date you filed the original return or two years from when you paid the taxes owed, whichever is later.?The IRS advises that an amended return should be filed if there's a change in your filing status, income, deductions, or credits.?However, not all mistakes need to be corrected.??
The IRS says you do not need to correct math errors or if you forgot to attach a form.?Instead, the IRS will check your math while processing your return and will notify you by mail if they need any missing forms.?The IRS has an interactive assistant, ¡°Should I file an Amended Return,¡± at:??.??
If you have a refund due from your most recent return the IRS recommends you wait to get it before filing an amended return to claim an additional refund.?If additional taxes are due, they should be paid as soon as possible to avoid potential penalties and interest.??
Don¡¯t forget that if you made a mistake on your federal tax return you should review your state or local tax return as well.?
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Save the Dates!
EveryCat Health Foundation and the National Kitten Coalition are hosting a three-part Webinar Series, ¡°The Art of Raising a Happy, Healthy Kitten¡±.
If you are planning to or have recently added a new kitten to your family or are looking for information to share with new kitten families in your community, this series will provide crucial information for raising a kitten into a happy, healthy cat.
For more information about the series, and to register for all three sessions, on the EveryCat website.
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*Coverage for accidents, illnesses and complications relating to or caused by breeding, pregnancy, whelping or nursing. Conditions and limitations apply.?
Felix Cat Insurance is underwritten by Independence American Insurance Company.
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Our friends at Motel 6 would like CFA to continue to receive the 10% discount at participating locations by using the new updated reservation code of CPOAPHHT. There is a dedicated reservation site for CFA at or you may call 800-466-8356.
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Terri Zittel - Regional Secretary
McKenzie River Cat Club is back in Eugene, OR. The club held their show on March 18th and 19th and it was a roaring success. The entry was good and the gate was enormous! Look forward to their 2024 show
The Puget Sound/Mountain Mist Cat Clubs just finished their two day 10 ring show in Longview, WA. A few problems but all in all a really nice show. Our Regional Director, Pam Moser, stepped up to the plate to replace a judge that became ill. This caused a bit of rearranging but we got it done.
On Sunday, the club had prizes in the rings. Neil Quigley got the kittens and the prizes were Easter Eggs with money inside. Neil put the eggs in with the kittens. Even though it was late in the day, the kittens had a ball. Eggs were bouncing all over the show cages. Yeah, the show manager, me, just too tired to take a picture or two.
We do have pictures of some of the contestants in the Easter Bonnet contest.
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Traci Whittenberg, Regional Secretary
Region 3 celebrated the luck of the Irish at the Lucky Cats cat show presented by Ozark Cat Fanciers in Garland, Texas.?The show was a great success with plenty of exhibitors and many guests who came to see the beautiful cats in Region 3!
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John Colilla, Regional Director
Article contributions from Wendy Goldman and Carmen Lawrence
Mid-Ohio Cat Fanciers ¨C April 1-2, 2023
We traveled from far and wide...family from north, south, east and mid-west made the trek in wind and rain to Mansfield, OH for the Mid-Ohio Cat Fanciers April Fools¡¯ Day show. Things were going great! By 11:30am premiership had been judged in two rings. Household Pets had already completed a final. And both LH and SH Specialty kitten finals had already been completed in another ring. Then the lights flickered...and then POOF! It was dark. Cell phones became flashlights, and those who prepare for the worst went out to their vehicles to collect their batter powered camping lanterns. At that time, there was no ETA for when power would be restored.
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So we held a GLR Regional Meeting by lantern light. (above) And we sat...till 5pm. We huddled with our friends trying to stay warm as the temp continued to drop in the building. (above right) Some took naps. Some snuck back to the hotels where there was power, hoping their friends would call them with good news that the lights were back on. And our esteemed board members present, Melanie Morgan, John Colilla and Kathy Calhoun, spent the afternoon making phone calls to figure out what the plan of attack would be. And at 5pm...we left. | |
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We enjoyed dinner with our friends while we still awaited word about the electricity. 5am Sunday rolled around, and we all received the unfortunate email...there was still no power and the ETA for restoration was Tuesday afternoon. The show unfortunately could not go on.?
But we are the Great Lakes Region ¨C and one of the things that makes us GREAT is how we pull together to make the best of any given situation. Many of us reminisce days past when there was time in the show hall to socialize with friends, and not racing around the show hall. We all got that opportunity to spend quality time together that day...even if it was, in the dark.?
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Just Cat-In Around Cat Fanciers?- April 8-9, 2023
Here comes Peter Cottontail...Hoppin¡¯ down the bunny...WHAT? Bunny? No no NO! That can¡¯t be! We have cats! But on Easter weekend while most people were hoping the Easter Bunny would bring them baskets full of goodies...a group of us were in Bowling Green, OH hoping the judges would bless our kitties with full rosettes from the club! And we were Hangin¡¯ With Our Peeps! While we were all in show mode, there was plenty of smiles, laughter and socializing in the show hall!?
The CFA family was greeted in the morning with the gift of an Easter Egg with a surprise inside! Many found small cat toys, but a few fortunate people found MONEY!
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We were also given a paper cut out egg which was used for the Spectator¡¯s Choice Award! (above) Spectators were given a sticker and were asked to place on the egg of the cat they liked best. It was a great way to get the spectators involved and get both spectators and exhibitors talking with each other! The judging rings were decorated with various Easter d¨¦cor, including the latest stuffed animal craze SQUISHMALLOWS!? | |
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Show manager Sabrina Greiser was instrumental in coordinating box lunches to be delivered each day for those who ordered ahead and word in the show hall was they were AMAZING!?
No one enjoys spending any holiday away from their family...but Just Cat-In Around made spending the Easter holiday in the show hall a blast. And despite the Easter weekend and unseasonably warm weather, the spectators came out both days for the show! It was definitely a lovely way to spend the weekend away from home!?
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Mike Shelton, Regional Director
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?Los Colores Cat Club held their traditional "Country Fair" show in Palm Springs on March 25. Besides the wonderful cats and judging lineup, the highlight of the show was a surprise celebration for longtime club member Jennifer Reding, as this show was her first domestic allbreed judging assignment!
?As the show season winds down, good luck to all in achieving your goals, whatever they may be.?
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Candilee Jackson, Regional Secretary
Led by Show Managers Jennie Batten and Jessica Franz, Mo-Kan Cat Club hosted a one-day show on March 11th in a new and larger show hall at the City Center Fitness, in Lenexa, Kansas.?Using the theme, ¡°Spring Fling,¡± the show featured the very popular cat costume contest, and provided free CFA coloring books for all children in attendance. Made and donated by Jean Ingram of Summit Pet Services, a gorgeous quilt was the center piece of the show¡¯s raffle.
It was certainly NOT April Fools Day in Waukeshau, Wisconsin, where Cats of Wisconsin (COWs) held their second ¡°Moo-au¡± (luau for the uneducated!) on April 1st.?This clever and fun club goes out of its way to celebrate COWs including cash drawings from the Milk Pail:?Lori Alexander and Lisa Morgan each pulled a $100 bill from the bucket!?Show manager, Bobbie Weirauch reported ¡°the gate was fantastic, almost 1.5 times larger than last year ¡ Thank you, Mike Altshul!¡±?Among the show goings-on, there were at least four new grands, and seven new exhibitors, five of whom had purebred cats.?They were given New Exhibitor badges so they could be easily identified if help was needed. Judge Annette Wilson congratulated the show¡¯s club members for their dedicated work which resulted in ¡°smiles and energy. The influx of spectators started right at 9am and continued throughout the day ¡ the place was packed with folks interested in the cats, the process and the great variety of vendors.¡±?WELL DONE, COWs!
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Kenny Currle - Regional?Director | |
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In just a few weeks, the show season will be over. I'm proud to remember all of the great shows which were produced here in the Southern Region and would like to thank all the hard-working clubs in our region for giving our exhibitors such great shows AND to the exhibitors who came from all over to exhibit here in the Southern Region. Here's hoping that many of you achieved whatever goals that you have this season, and we're looking forward to what comes next in the 2023-2024 season!
Photos! Photos! Photos!
It's never too early to submit your cats' photos for our regional awards banquet, and the team is ready to begin accepting them! So...get your cats' photos taken and send them in to photocentral@....
Remember also that Cheryl Coleman needs YOUR photos for both the regional and national On the Road Again presentations. She can't show your photos if you don't send them in! Email them to her at cherylcoleman.2016@...
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In Memorium - Diana Belfatto
Diana Belfatto suddenly passed away March 19. She and her husband Bob were known throughout CFA for their wonderful Persians; their cattery is Belcats. They also produced shows in Florida for years, particularly in Melbourne. They have been an integral part of the cat fancy in the region and were one month shy of their 60th anniversary at the time of Diana's passing.
The region will miss you, Diana.
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Takako Kojima, Regional Scretary | |
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We had a clerking school at Act III in Osaka on March 18.
There were eight attendants including new six people.
On the next day, March 19 we had show by Nishi Nihon Cat Fanciers. The entry was pretty good.?
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On the next weekend March 26 in Tokyo we had Michina Cat Fanciers show with big entries! There were two American judges and one European judge. Club had exhibition ring and also Best of Best for HHP. There were many HHP cats!
On April 9, we had show in Tokyo by Japan Shaded Fanciers & Nyanko Yokohama.?We had pretty busy month.
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During these shows cherry blossom were in full bloom here and there in Tokyo and Osaka. I went to very famous place of cherry blossom in Kyoto. There are great many cherry trees along the both side of banks of a river!!?People love tunnel of cherry trees.? | |
WiuRan Wang (5D) - CFA ID coordinator: China North | |
On 18 March 2023, the CFA China hosted the CFA China ID Banquet 2019-2020 &. 2021-2022 in Macau. Finally we have done it, mask off!?During the pandemic lockdowns period, we have re-schedule the CFA China ID Award Banquet Ceremony couple time. We made in finally. Thanks very much for the support from CFA, and ID chair Kathy Calhoun & ID co-chair Matthew Wong can attend this event. Sincere thanks to the generous sponsors, committed working partners, award winners, wonderful fanciers to celebrate our success in Macau, Las Vegas of the East. A big thank you to the Grand Hyatt catering crew and production team.?Travelling to China is now as easy as before the pandemic.?Look forward to seeing more friends from all over the world in China.??Appreciate the hard work from many clubs, we have seen CFA shows in Nanjing, Ningbo, Chengdu, Chongqing and Shenyang this season.?Good to see fanciers working on Guangzhou to join the roster in the next season. | |
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Fw: CFA Show Change Announcements
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04/13/23
CLARIFICATION: REGIONS 1-7 ONLY
All show scheduling will now be handled by Pam Moser bp.moser@... Ph. 503-806-2422 and Mary Auth mary@... Ph. 217-840-0449. Please contact them about any show schedule changes or new show dates.
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The following will be the criteria for show dates.
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Process to maintain and establish traditional and new show dates:
- There is an existing inventory of shows that have had traditional dates at one location for a number of years (more than 2).
- There are shows that have established new traditional show dates by occurring on the same date and the same location for two years.
- Continue with the 500 mile show rule for show conflicts.
- Traditional show dates will be given priority over new clubs asking for same weekend.
- Show schedule committee will:
- If conflict arises between clubs, show scheduler will resolve. If unable to resolve show scheduling committee will approach Regional Director for input/assistance.
- Approve shows moving more than 75 miles from traditional location.
- Will not limit the number of shows, that can be held on any one weekend.
- Maintain a current inventory of show dates.
- Make two calendars to keep track of ongoing changes. (traditional dates and all shows in each Region)
- Calendar to be updated on a bi-monthly basis.
- Calendar to be placed in a visible area on website, to include show schedulers names, email addresses and phone numbers.
- Show schedulers have the final say of what dates are approved.
- Regional Directors and clubs have the right to take all disputes to the board for final ruling.??
Question or comments? Contact the show scheduling committee Pam Moser?bp.moser@...?or Mary Auth?mary@...
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04/12/23
CORRECTION -- Region 7
GEMS would like to change the location of their July 29, 2023 show from Richmond, Virginia to Chantilly, Virginia. This will be for a one time only change.
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Question or comments? Contact the show scheduling committee Pam Moser?bp.moser@...?or Mary Auth?mary@...?before 04/19/23
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Re: SR Regional Show - ring sponsor
Thanks! Shirley will send the check.
L.
On Friday, April 7, 2023 at 07:36:54 PM EDT, KathyR <browyns@...> wrote:
I am fine with this idea!
Kathy R.
On April 7, 2023 at 2:04 PM "Linda Peterson via groups.io" <karmacatz@...> wrote:
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I am in favor of this if our treasury allows. If yes, I would suggest we sponsor Lyn Knight's educational, etc ring on Sunday.
Linda
On Friday, April 7, 2023 at 01:46:38 PM EDT, Linda Peterson via groups.io <karmacatz@...> wrote:
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Hi Everyone,
Do we want to sponsor a ring for the SR Regional show in June? See info below.
Thanks,
Linda
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From: Mark Hannon <markh_@...>
To: "karmacatz@..." <karmacatz@...>
Sent: Thursday, April 6, 2023 at 07:54:04 PM EDT
Subject: Fw: Ring Sponsor
Hi Linda,
The Southern Regional show in June is seeking ring sponsors. ?The cost is $100 each day. ?We are limiting it to two sponsors per ring per day. ?In exchange the sponsor will have an 8-1/2¡± x 11¡± sign on the judge¡¯s table and will be listed in the show catalog. ?Catteries / exhibitors will not?be permitted to sponsor if they are exhibiting at the show.
My hope is that Mad Catters?will agree to sponsor a ring. ?If so, please let me know and which?judge.
Thanks
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Re: SR Regional Show - ring sponsor
I am fine with this idea!
Kathy R.
On April 7, 2023 at 2:04 PM "Linda Peterson via groups.io" <karmacatz@...> wrote:
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I am in favor of this if our treasury allows. If yes, I would suggest we sponsor Lyn Knight's educational, etc ring on Sunday.
Linda
On Friday, April 7, 2023 at 01:46:38 PM EDT, Linda Peterson via groups.io <karmacatz@...> wrote:
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Hi Everyone,
Do we want to sponsor a ring for the SR Regional show in June? See info below.
Thanks,
Linda
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From: Mark Hannon <markh_@...>
To: "karmacatz@..." <karmacatz@...>
Sent: Thursday, April 6, 2023 at 07:54:04 PM EDT
Subject: Fw: Ring Sponsor
Hi Linda,
The Southern Regional show in June is seeking ring sponsors. ?The cost is $100 each day. ?We are limiting it to two sponsors per ring per day. ?In exchange the sponsor will have an 8-1/2¡± x 11¡± sign on the judge¡¯s table and will be listed in the show catalog. ?Catteries / exhibitors will not?be permitted to sponsor if they are exhibiting at the show.
My hope is that Mad Catters?will agree to sponsor a ring. ?If so, please let me know and which?judge.
Thanks
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Re: SR Regional Show - ring sponsor
I am in favor of this if our treasury allows. If yes, I would suggest we sponsor Lyn Knight's educational, etc ring on Sunday.
Linda
On Friday, April 7, 2023 at 01:46:38 PM EDT, Linda Peterson via groups.io <karmacatz@...> wrote:
Hi Everyone,
Do we want to sponsor a ring for the SR Regional show in June? See info below.
Thanks, Linda
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From: Mark Hannon <markh_@...> To: "karmacatz@..." <karmacatz@...> Sent: Thursday, April 6, 2023 at 07:54:04 PM EDT Subject: Fw: Ring Sponsor
Hi Linda,
The Southern Regional show in June is seeking ring sponsors. ?The cost is $100 each day. ?We are limiting it to two sponsors per ring per day. ?In exchange the sponsor will have an 8-1/2¡± x 11¡± sign on the judge¡¯s table and will be listed in the show catalog. ?Catteries / exhibitors will not?be permitted to sponsor if they are exhibiting at the show.
My hope is that Mad Catters?will agree to sponsor a ring. ?If so, please let me know and which?judge.
Thanks
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SR Regional Show - ring sponsor
Hi Everyone,
Do we want to sponsor a ring for the SR Regional show in June? See info below.
Thanks, Linda
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From: Mark Hannon <markh_@...> To: "karmacatz@..." <karmacatz@...> Sent: Thursday, April 6, 2023 at 07:54:04 PM EDT Subject: Fw: Ring Sponsor
Hi Linda,
The Southern Regional show in June is seeking ring sponsors. ?The cost is $100 each day. ?We are limiting it to two sponsors per ring per day. ?In exchange the sponsor will have an 8-1/2¡± x 11¡± sign on the judge¡¯s table and will be listed in the show catalog. ?Catteries / exhibitors will not?be permitted to sponsor if they are exhibiting at the show.
My hope is that Mad Catters?will agree to sponsor a ring. ?If so, please let me know and which?judge.
Thanks
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