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Proposed Amendments & Resolutions for 2023 Annual Meeting The pre-noticed Amendments and Resolutions for the 2023 Annual Meeting in Tucson, Arizona are available at this link: Amendments/Resolutions The Cat Fanciers' Association | 260 East Main St., Alliance, OH 44601 Unsubscribe karmacatz@... Update Profile | Our Privacy Policy | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by atartaglia@... in collaboration with Try email marketing for free today!

Show Rules 2023-2024 Highlights Regarding Changes 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 GUIDE 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 here 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. The Cat Fanciers' Association | 260 East Main St., Alliance, OH 44601 Unsubscribe karmacatz@... Update Profile | Our Privacy Policy | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by atartaglia@... in collaboration with Try email marketing for free today!

April 18 | 2023 From the President We are nearing the end of the 2022 – 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 Annual Meeting page. 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 ?for 2023 – 2024 Show Season 1. Entries for all shows in Regions 1-7 must be received through the CFA online entry form 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 – 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) 5. The CFA Exhibitor’s Code of Ethics is available online at https://cfa.org/exhibitor-code-of-ethics/. 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. Our Featured Cat Our featured cat this month is CFA's 10th Best Cat in Premiership 2022 Reg 1-9 GP, NW BALASHAH ANYTHING GOES, a blue and white bicolor Persian neuter. CFA Timeline? 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:https://cfa.org/cfa-breed-councils/ 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. CFA Staff Directory 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. Use the link at the top of the show calendar page to send us your show flyer, breed summary and an

Show Change Requests 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. ? Question or comments? Contact the show scheduling committee Pam Moser bp.moser@... or Mary Auth mary@... before 04/19/23 ? www.cfa.org The Cat Fanciers' Association | 260 East Main St., Alliance, OH 44601 Unsubscribe karmacatz@... Update Profile | Our Privacy Policy | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by news@... powered by Try email marketing for free today!

Hi Everyone, Do we want to sponsor a ring for the SR Regional show in June? See info below. Thanks, Linda ----- Forwarded Message ----- 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 SHOW FLYER: https://cfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/SouthernRegional-June2023.pdf

On Wednesday, April 5, 2023, 9:18 AM, CFA <atartaglia@...> wrote: CFA Board Meeting Notes April 4, 2023 Meeting The notes from the April 4, 2023 Board meeting as prepared by Pam DelaBar, Region 9 Director, are available HERE The Cat Fanciers' Association | 260 East Main St., Alliance, OH 44601 Unsubscribe karmacatz@... Update Profile | Our Privacy Policy | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by atartaglia@... in collaboration with Try email marketing for free today!

On Tuesday, April 4, 2023, 8:51 AM, CFA <atartaglia@...> wrote: CFA Board Meeting Tonight April 4, 2023 - Zoom Info The CFA Board Meeting is tonight, Tuesday, April 4, @ 8:00 p.m. ET. Zoom Webinar Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82369952042 Webinar ID: 823 6995 2042 AGENDA Hearing Fogarty Relicensing Hearing Reports of Officers, Boards, and Standing Committees Approve Orders of the Day - Mastin Ratification of Online Motions - Anger Judging Program - Morgan Central Office - Tartaglia IT - Simbro Yearbook/Publications - Hannon Show Rules - Raymond Awards - Dunham Special Investigation Committee - Shelton International Division - Calhoun Show Scheduling - Moser Unfinished Business and General Orders Other Committees New Business Old Business ADJOURN OPEN SESSION The Cat Fanciers' Association | 260 East Main St., Alliance, OH 44601 Unsubscribe karmacatz@... Update Profile | Our Privacy Policy | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by atartaglia@... in collaboration with Try email marketing for free today!

Hi Everyone, Please send me your 5 selections for CFA Director at Large no later than Monday, April 10, 2023. Here is the link to the candidates: https://cfa.org/cfa-board-declared-candidates/ karmacatz@... You can also just go to the bottom of this email and click on "reply to sender". Thanks, Linda

----- Forwarded Message ----- Subject: What's your gut telling you? What’s your gut telling you? Ten candidates for five spots. Candidates that all have something to bring to the table. Your selections are important, so choose carefully. What I offer to the mix: a lifetime of experience in running a marketing and public relations business – and 45 years of involvement in CFA – 32 years as a judge. My strengths and passion will be growing CFA image, markets and customer base (domestically and internationally). I will bring leadership in short-term, long-term and a really long-term planning processes – not just the knee-jerk responses we currently operate under. I will ask the hard questions – as I did when I served as Midwest Regional for four years. And I will work for more openness. There is absolutely no reason for some topics to be cloaked in secrecy in closed session. Let’s make this a new mix of board members who bring fresh ideas and who stand to make a difference. You can contact me at any time at mary@... Flyer is attached. Mary Auth Marketing & Public Relations Strategies 2532 Windward Boulevard Champaign IL 61821 (217) 351-6373 mary@... web site: www.maryauth.com P SAVE PAPER - THINK BEFORE YOU PRINT

Show Change Requests 03/20/23 Region 4 Great Lakes Regional would like to have their award show on June 22-23, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio. ? Question or comments? Contact your Regional Director by 03/27/23 ? www.cfa.org The Cat Fanciers' Association | 260 East Main St., Alliance, OH 44601 Unsubscribe karmacatz@... Update Profile | Our Privacy Policy | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by news@... powered by Try email marketing for free today!

Hi everyone, I've been asked by several people this question. Is there going to be a show this year and if yes, where will it be located and for 1 or 2 days? Thanks! Linda

Hi Everyone, Who is interested in being the Madcatters Delegate? Linda ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: Amber Goodright <agoodright@...> To: karmacatz@... <karmacatz@...> Sent: Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at 10:30:05 AM EST Subject: Delegate Information MAD CATTERS (THE) Dear LINDA A PETERSON, It's time to start submitting information for the club's delegate to this year's Annual Meeting being held on Friday, June 23 in Tucson, Arizona (if eligible). Below are links related to this year's meeting. Delegate Information – Eligibility & Deadlines https://ecat.cfa.org/Reports/ClubStatus.aspx Delegate Info (for online filing): http://catalog.cfa.org/annual.shtml * May 1, 2023 - Provide delegate information online by this date or send completed delegate forms to the Central Office postmarked, faxed or emailed (11:59 EDT) no later than this date. Otherwise the club's delegate will not be able to participate in voting at the Annual Meeting. Check online here to confirm the delegate information for your club has been received: https://ecat.cfa.org/Reports/ClubStatus.aspx * May 4, 2023 - Club fees and membership lists must be RECEIVED in the Central Office no later than this date for a club to be eligible to vote at the Annual Meeting. In addition to the fee and membership list requirement, a delegate form must be filed in a timely fashion as noted above. Here is a link to the updated list of club dues paid and membership lists received https://ecat.cfa.org/Reports/ClubStatus.aspx * For International Division (ID) Clubs ONLY - in addition to the club fees and membership list requirement, only those ID clubs holding a licensed CFA show within the previous show season (May 1, 2022-April 30, 2023) will be able to vote at the Annual Meeting. Amendments & Resolutions Submission Deadline: April 17, 2023 - Any CFA member club wishing to submit a proposed amendment(s) to CFA's Constitution and/or a resolution(s) to be considered at the 2023 Annual, must submit them to be RECEIVED by Central Office no later than Monday, April 17, 2023. Please send amendments/resolutions as a Word file via email to Allene Tartaglia, atartaglia@..., and the CFA Secretary Rachel Anger, camberwel@.... Submit proposals in the form of "underline/strike out" so that the section amended appears in its entirety with the parts to be deleted in strike out (line through print) and the parts to be added underlined. Don't delay. File the delegate information for your club soon! Amber Goodright Special Projects Coordinator/Clubs The Cat Fanciers' Association 260 E Main St. Alliance, Oh 44601 330-680-4070 x105

----- Forwarded Message ----- From: Pauli Huhtaniemi <pauli.huhtaniemi@...> Sent: Friday, March 17, 2023 at 04:03:57 PM EDT Subject: Upcoming CFA Director at Large Elections 2023 Dear club secretary, Ballots for upcoming CFA elections for Director at Large are going to be out soon. I am one of the ten candidates running for Director at Large and I am asking for your support. Your vote is important, both to me and to the future of CFA. CFA is the organization we love and CFA is highly respected everywhere in the world. Our cats are admired and our pedigrees are valued. Our judges are regarded as some of the most professional in the world. We are also expanding in new territories and at the same time we have to adapt to the laws and customs around the world. We must keep our CFA values even when we are expanding, and we must educate our values to new clubs. CFA has a long history, but change is necessary. Change can be positive. We need long term planning globally but keep our strengths in our mind. We want to ensure CFA’s future for the next 100 years. Attached is my flyer as a pdf-file. Please share my message with your club members. I have also created an open group on Facebook ” CFA DAL candidate Pauli Huhtaniemi” . Flyer has a limited space, and open Facebook group I am sharing a little bit more about my background and my CFA philosophy. It is important to know what kind of ideas your candidate is supporting to make sure you and I are walking into the same direction. You are welcome to ask questions or comment on things in my group. You don’t need any social media account to read my group, just click the link and you will be redirected to my group. You are also welcome to contact me privately with your questions or any input. Contact me at: pauli.huhtaniemi@... . I would appreciate your support! Best regards, Pauli Email: pauli.huhtaniemi@... | Facebook: CFA DAL candidate Pauli Huhtaniemi WE KNOW CATS LOVE BOXES BUT IT IS TIME TO THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX.

March 15 | 2023 From the President It’s March and it is time to begin the business of ending the season and preparing for the Annual. If eligible, the club secretaries have been emailed delegate information for this year’s Annual Meeting being held on Friday, June 23 in Tucson. Delegate Information regarding eligibility and deadlines may be found by using the following link: https://ecat.cfa.org/Reports/ClubStatus.aspx In addition, if you would like to have your cats and kittens showcased in the next yearbook the time to get photos is now. There is a great deal of work to be done at the end of the season. Your Regional Director and the Central Office are there to support the process. Working together works. Speaking of working together, I would like to share a story with a happy ending. At one of CFA’s recent shows, a cat got loose. The show had a great count, so there were many exhibitors. There was a great deal of advertising using social media for the show, so there was a very large number of spectators. After searching, the cat was nowhere to be found. There were hundreds of people moving around the show hall. One can only imagine the anxiety felt by the owner. Then one of the club members made an announcement asking everyone in the hall to stand still and be quiet. Everyone, spectators, exhibitors, and judges, alike stopped moving and the room grew quiet. The club member then asked exhibitors to kneel down and look on the floor space around their benching area, while still remaining quiet and look for the cat. The entire room followed instructions and miraculously the cat was found! Once the cat was back in a safe place, the club member announced that the cat was found. Everyone cheered. The announcer thanked everyone and said, “See what can happen when we work together”. So very true… Our Featured Cat Our featured cat for March is GC, NW 2-CHE'S DRACONIC, a blue classic tabby-white bi-color Persian male kitten who was CFA's Fourth Best Kitten. CFA Timeline? March 15, 2023: Declarations for Director-at-Large must be submitted by this date. April 17, 2023: Proposed Amendments & Resolutions must be RECEIVED in CO by this date. View Requirements for Formatting Delegate Proposals CFA Staff Directory 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. Use the link at the top of the show calendar page to send us your show flyer, breed summary and any other information you want to advertise, or use this direct link: https://cfa.org/submit-show-information/ View Email as Webpage Important Show Rule Changes Affecting Show Entries There are a few new show rules in effect May 1, 2023, which may affect how and when you enter shows in regions 1-7. These changes apply ONLY to shows held in regions 1-7. Online Show Entries New show rule 6.36 b. states: “For all shows in Regions 1-7, all entries must be received through the CFA online entry form portal on the CFA website. All entries will be time-stamped and the online form will be disabled for each show when that show is closed to entries.” Every show listed on the show calendar includes an icon link to enter the show online. Clicking on the icon will take you to the online entry portal, https://entries.cfa.org/onlineEntry.php Show entries should all be entered through the online portal, however, if an entry must be emailed, faxed or mailed to the entry clerk, the entry clerk is required to enter the data into the online entry portal. Please help your entry clerk and use the online portal, https://entries.cfa.org/onlineEntry.php Mandatory Closing Time New show rule 6.36 a. states “For all shows in regions 1-7, excluding Hawaii, all shows must close to entries no later than 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Time) on the Monday before the opening of the show. Shows may close to entries prior to that time.” It’s important to note a club/show can choose to close earlier than Monday at 11:59 p.m. ET. The only requireme

Central Office Closed February 20, 2023 The office will be closed Monday in observation of President's Day. The Cat Fanciers' Association | 260 East Main St., Alliance, OH 44601 Unsubscribe karmacatz@... Update Profile | Our Privacy Policy | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by atartaglia@... in collaboration with Try email marketing for free today!

February 15 | 2023 From the President Huge congratulations to CFA’s newest breeds! At the February Board of Directors meeting, the Toybob was advanced from Miscellaneous to Provisional and the Lykoi was advanced to Championship. The breeders have worked very hard to achieve these milestones. Congratulations is also extended to new and continuing Breed Council Secretaries. CFA has no shortage of people who devote hours in order to serve CFA. So many dedicated and passionate people step up to the plate when called upon. That’s what makes CFA the great organization it is today. Every year, you have an opportunity to nominate a person for outstanding service that benefits and enhances the objectives of CFA, public outreach, rescue, fund-raising, donation of professional services, mentoring, and the promotion of health and welfare of all cats. This is your opportunity to recognize those individuals by nominating them for a STAR award. Nominations for Star Awards must be submitted to Cathy Dunham no later than February 28th, 2023 for consideration by the CFA Board. Also, keep in mind if you are interested in serving CFA as a Director-at-Large, you will need to declare no later than March 15, 2023. Remember to be helpful and kind to each other, Our Featured Cat Our featured cat for February is CFA's Ninth Best Cat in Premiership Regions 1-9, GP, NW NUDAWNZ MON AMOUR OF CECCHETTI, a ruddy Abyssinian neuter. CFA Timeline? February 20, 2023: Central Office Closed in observance of President’s Day. February 28, 2023: Nominations for CFA Star Awards due. (see article below) March 15, 2023: Declarations for Director-at-Large must be submitted by this date. April 17, 2023: Proposed Amendments & Resolutions must be RECEIVED in CO by this date. View Requirements for Formatting Delegate Proposals CFA Staff Directory 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. Use the link at the top of the show calendar page to send us your show flyer, breed summary and any other information you want to advertise, or use this direct link: https://cfa.org/submit-show-information/ View Email as Webpage Requesting Star Award Nominations The CFA Star award is intended to recognize individuals for outstanding service that benefits and enhances the objectives of CFA. It is impossible to list all the types of service that would merit consideration for this award, but may include any outstanding work benefiting CFA, public outreach, rescue, fund-raising, donation of professional services, mentoring, promotion of health and welfare of all cats, dedicated service, outstanding service in unique or emergency circumstances, behind-the-scenes support of CFA activities which may go unrecognized, special leadership of a significant CFA activity, or stand-out service that significantly promotes the objectives of CFA, are just some examples of service that may be recognized by a Star Award. If you would like to nominate someone who has contributed in an important way to CFA, please email Cathy Dunham at cathy.dunham0@... (that is a zero after Dunham) with the following information, no later than February 28, 2023: Name of nominee. Description of the nominee’s contribution(s). Remember that it needs to be a stand-out contribution, so feel welcome to be descriptive. The timeframe of the nominee’s contribution. When did he/she do this work? Your contact information in case the committee has questions. The committee will review all submissions and submit potential recipients to the CFA Board for approval. CFA News CFA Judging Program Melanie Morgan, Chair Judging Program Committee changes and advancements from the February 4-5, 2023 CFA Board Meeting: Retirement: Gene Darrah effective January 1, 2023 Gene Darrah granted Judge Emeritus status – congratulations! Acceptances: Olga Grebneva, Approval Pending Allbreed Olga Korotonozhkina, Approval Pending Allbreed Well deserved congratulations

Any interest in this? Linda ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: Amber Goodright <agoodright@...> To: karmacatz@... <karmacatz@...> Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 10:31:01 AM EST Subject: Delegate Bag Solicitation MAD CATTERS (THE) Dear Club Secretary/President, The Southwest Region (Region 5) is pleased to be involved in this year’s annual in Tucson, Arizona, June 22-25, 2023. We are soliciting donations for the delegate bags, either in the way of merchandise or monetary contributions so we may purchase items for the delegate bags ourselves. Please contact Rhonda Avery at rhondajavery@... if your club is interested in contributing either item(s) or funds for the delegate bags and she will be able to provide you with more details. Please reference in the subject line of your email to Rhonda "Delegate Bags/Contributions" so it doesn't go to her junk/spam folder. Thank you for your consideration. Region 5 Delegate Bag Committee

Show Change Requests 02/07/23 Region 4 Cincinnati Cat Club lost their show hall the third weekend in April. They are requesting to put on a show on April 22-23, 2023 in Hamilton, Ohio for this year only. ? Question or comments? Contact your Regional Director by 02/14/23 ? www.cfa.org The Cat Fanciers' Association | 260 East Main St., Alliance, OH 44601 Unsubscribe karmacatz@... Update Profile | Our Privacy Policy | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by news@... powered by Try email marketing for free today!

Board Meeting Notes February 4-5, 2023 The board meeting notes, provided by Region 9 Director, Pam DelaBar, are HERE The Cat Fanciers' Association | 260 East Main St., Alliance, OH 44601 Unsubscribe karmacatz@... Update Profile | Our Privacy Policy | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by atartaglia@... in collaboration with Try email marketing for free today!

January 17 | 2023 From the President Happy 2023 to One and All! The Official CFA Discussion Group (OCDG) has been up and running for nearly six months. This is a good place to start discussions and ask questions. If your questions are not answered immediately, be patient, as we get into a sustainable rhythm. As I write this message the OCDG has more than 3,000 members and gaining new members almost each and every day. We look forward to more content and diversity of thought. The CFA Board of Directors will meet in-person for the February Board meeting in Cleveland, Ohio and the meeting will be broadcasted on the CFA Facebook page. The 2022 – 2023 Show Season and Fiscal Year will be coming to an end in April. A chance to celebrate our cats at the Regional Awards Banquets and the CFA Awards Banquet in Tucson, Arizona will soon be upon us. Plan ahead and find a photographer to take those special pictures of your precious cat. It’s also time to recognize those hard-working individuals who went above and beyond this past season. Be sure to submit your candidate for a STAR Award. And it’s time to formalize ideas that your club might want to put forth at the Annual Delegate Meeting. Be sure to submit your proposed Amendments and Resolutions to the Central Office by Monday, April 17, 2023. The next few months will be very busy indeed. Take time to enjoy the moment and as always be kind. Our Featured Cat Our featured cat for January is CFA's Second Best Kitten, Regions 1-9, GC, NW BELLA MIA AVA OF PURRCASSO, a Brown Classic Tabby-White Exotic female. CFA Timeline? February 1, 2023: Club fees & membership list must be RECEIVED in CO by this date for a club to be eligible to vote for CFA Directors-at-Large February 4-5: CFA Board Meeting in Cleveland, OH. February 20, 2023: Central Office Closed in observance of President’s Day. CFA Staff Directory 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. Use the link at the top of the show calendar page to send us your show flyer, breed summary and any other information you want to advertise, or use this direct link: https://cfa.org/submit-show-information/ View Email as Webpage The CFA Storefront Allene Tartaglia, CFA Executive Director The CFA storefront, where you can purchase items with the new CFA logo, will debut soon. In addition to clothing, we plan to offer mugs, phone chargers and other items. We’d like to hear from you about what types of clothing you’d like (hoodies, sweatshirts, dress shirts, jackets, vests, tee shirts, etc.) and other items you’d like the store to carry such as a fleece throw/blanket, ball cap/hat, insulated tumbler, glassware, etc. We can’t guarantee that all the items requested will be available in the store, but we’ll try and carry the most requested items. Please email Amber Goodright with your requests, agoodright@.... CFA News CFA Judging Program Vicky Nye, Chair RETIREMENTS Allbreed Judge Gene Darrah 1978-1/1/2023 Gene’s farewell letter GENE DARRAH, PROUD CFA ALLBREED JUDGE, ?"THE RIDE" 01/01/2023 The ride started back in the 70's, I was showing a black Persian male named Desi, met a man named Don Williams. He strongly suggested that I show this cat for a national win, I did just that and the ride started moving fast, Desi was 6' best cat in 1975. In 1976 we showed two black Persians to national wins. Best Cat and BestKitten, two different litters. I was hooked and wanted to try Judging. Went through all the steps and finally achieved all breed status. For the next 44 years the ride was moving super-fast. Today the ride stops. I am retiring from the CFA Judging program effective immediately. I have ongoing health issues and even with a year's leave the board graciously granted me I have to call it quits. I will miss my friends in the fancy more than they will ever know, but even more than that I will miss handling the beautiful Cats and Kittens they brought to my ring