CATCHING UP Official Journal of NSW Cat Fanciers Ass September 2017 Vol 20 No 3

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1 CATCHING UP Official Journal of NSW Cat Fanciers Ass September 2017 Vol 20 No 3

2 Contact us via.. Preferred contact method. Phone: Post: Website: PO Bo 379, St.Mar s NSW 79 Members and others, please note our office hours are 9:00am 4:00pm weekdays Business can be conducted by (preferred), in writing or by telephone. If you telephone the office during office hours and you find the phone busy, please try again a little later as the office can be very busy. If it is out of hours, the recorded message will ask you to call back during business hours. Available from the Associations web site: Show entry forms NSWCFA Membership Application Prefix Application Kitten Registration Title Updates Re-registration NSWCFA Constitution Show Rules and Regulations Scale of fees Members Code of Ethics Show Representative Duties + more Management Committee meetings take place on the second Tuesday of each month. All incoming Correspondence items are required to be listed on the Meeting Agenda, and for this to be done, correspondence must be received in the Office no later than 10:00am on the Wednesday prior to the meeting date. Any correspondence received after 10:00am on the Wednesday prior to the meeting date is held over until the following Management Co ittee eeti g i o e o th s ti e.

3 Catching Up Journal of the NSW Cat Fanciers Association Inc. VOL.20 No Your Management Committee President Miss Joanne Greentree PO Box 47 Windsor jaygee.jo@gmail.com Senior Vice-President Ms Maureen Norberry 10 Brewster St Mittagong 2575 norberry.lawyers@bigpond.com Vice President Mrs Susan Thomas 56 Robinia Grove Garden Suburb susant@thomfahey.com.au Treasurer & Public Officer Mr Warren Price 8 Lomond Crescent Winston Hills karlou1@bigpond.com.au COMMITTEE MEMBERS Mr Les Hodge PO Box 134 Campbelltown masterkey@macarthurlocksmiths.com.au Mrs Maureen Camarsh 10 Palmer Road Woolgoolga fremau@aanet.com.au Mrs Deborah Thomas 34 Factory Road Regentville debbie@nareira.com Ms Linda Osborne 246 McCaffrey Dr Rankin Park esmalinpersians@gmail.com Mrs Sharyn Yelland 19 Stanley Street, Blacktown sharynyelland@gmail.com Ms Marcelle Brown 816 Putty Road, East Kurrajong mrcllbrown@gmail.com Mr Lee Gallagher 14 Town Head Crescent Singleton lee.gallagher1@pacific.net.au Mrs Tracey Camp 22 Pretona Pde Hornsby tracey.camp@bigpond.com Inside this issue: P2 Notice of Meetings P3-4 Vale Cheryl Steffe P5 From Illawarra Pedigree Cat Fancy P6-7 Artificial Insemination Part 2 P8-9 Breed Feature P10 Around the Shows P15 Social Media Policy P16 Title Updates P17 Ste ard s List P18 Show Calendar P19 Affiliated Clubs P20 Notices P21 Advertising Inside Back Cover - Scale of Fees Front Cover - Fundraiser winners Back Cover - Illawarra winners All photos by Norskatt Photography on covers Opinions expressed in Catching Up are not necessarily those of the Association, its Officers or the Editors. Content contributed has been accepted in good faith, without prejudice, fear or favour and the Association, etc. accepts no responsibility as to authenticity contained therein. 1

4 Notice of Meeting NSW CAT FANCIERS ASSOCIATION INC. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN tha a A ual Ge eral Meeti g of the NSW CAT FANCIERS ASSOCIATION INC. will take place in the Sec Hut (right outside the courtyard of the back door of the office of Dogs NSW) at the Dogs NSW Complex, 44 Luddenham Road Orchard Hills on TUESDAY 24 OCTOBER 2017 at 7.30 pm ATTENDANCE APOLOGIES MINUTES AGENDA The minutes of the 2016 Annual General meeting held on Tuesday 27 October 2016 to be confirmed. BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES REPORTS to be distributed at the meeting Preside t s eport Financial Report Annual Report CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS (FOR A THREE (3) YEAR TERM COMMENCING NOVEMBER 2017) 5. NOTICES OF MOTION. LIFE MEMBERSHIP. NSW CAT FANCIERS ASSOCIATION INC. GENERAL MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Ge eral Meeti g of the NSW CAT FANCIERS ASSOCIATION INC. will take place in the Sec Hut (right outside the courtyard of the back door of the office of Dogs NSW) at the Dogs NSW Complex, 44 Luddenham Road Orchard Hills on a on TUESDAY 24 OCTOBER 2017 immediately following the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting AGENDA Any business which a member wishes to raise as a question or an item for discussion. Any resolutions passed at this meeting will become recommendations for consideration by the Management Committee. 2

5 Vale Cheryl Steffe by Wendy Hamilton I first met Cheryl on a personal level when asked to become involved in organising the first CFA run Sydney Royal many years ago. First impression was of a woman of great ability but at the same time, perhaps a little intimidating. Well I discovered that façade was simply her way of covering up an extremely warm, generous and in fact, soft woman. Cheryl had been a member of NSWCFA for 20 years and was well known as the Office Administrator for much of that time. Her competence in the role was famous country wide as the registrars from other Associations would often phone her for assistance. Her fast turnaround of registrations and enquiries was appreciated by all and for me, her quick uptake of the database running the CFA was a credit to her intelligence. While working in this role she also took on the extra task of helping the President at that time, Denis Turner, co-ordinate and process Sydney Royal in her spare time. Once the CFA Show program came on board this would entail huge after hours ti e spe t i putti g data, pro essi g the judge s slips a d orderi g the catalogues from the official printers. Then of course days spent at the showground from dawn to dusk making sure all the paperwork was perfect and ever thi g read for the e t da. I sure su ar is issi g a fa ets. As well as the Royal she then stepped in to also help do the same for the Fundraiser show. Volunteering the many hours to help process and co-ordinate. This was her donation to the Association and was so often overlooked. Of ourse I a t e tio Cher l Steffe s a e ithout also e tio i g ussia Blues! This as Cher l s passio a d her Si lu prefi e a e s o ous ith ussia s of the highest ualit. I fa t, o re alli g her achievements in the show ring I became a little awestruck at the level of her success. When a single female Russian (Siblu Silver Jasminka) can win 20 Best in Show awards in one year and accumulate 80 CCCA awards we all take notice. For me, her Sergei (Siblu Sergei Diaghilev) would become my benchmark for the breed as a judge a d is the poster o for Si lu. Ho a reeders a e redited ith i i g Male Cat of the Year, Female Cat of the Year, Neuter Cat of the Year and Male Kitten of the Year all in the same year! 7 consecutive years of Male Kitten of the Year! Not only a master breeder but an extremely caring and ethical breeder as well, which cemented my respect for Cheryl and our friendship. Those fortunate to have known Cheryl on a personal level will remember the many unexpected gifts she would surprise you with. Or perhaps the care in looking after your girl who was due and not able to attend, or checking your home while away. So many thoughtful gestures. She followed this same path at her new community and was evident by her many visitors when times became tough. She made an impression wherever she went. Rest In peace Cheryl. More photos of Cher ls ussia s o e t page 3

6 Vale Cheryl Steffe Cheryl Steffe Siblu Silver Jasminka 4

7 From Illawarra Pedigree Cat Fancy Inc SHORT NOTE FROM THE SHOW S MANAGER Welcome to our 52 nd All Breeds Championship and Companion Annual Cat Show where we have each come together today to show & promote our wonderful felines. Today is tinged with a little sadness as our club has come to the realisation and decision that this is to be our very last show. Our team at I.P.C.F. has become too few, too aged and too time poor to effectively provide the quality of event that over the very many years it has become renowned. We hope that many of you exhibiting with us today can recall the events that have kept our attendances high and our fun level at the highest. Events such as Lucky 8 (now in its 18 th year), Pet Rescue (7 th year), Catathalon in 2000 celebrating the Sydney Olympics, Celebrity Judges, Best Dressed Exhibitor and the legendary White Elephant Stall (cat blankets and bric-a-brac) all brought that little bit of fun, interest and excitement to our Annual Cat Show. And who can forget the wonderful Shellharbour Scouts who for 18 years have given their courteous and workmanlike support to this event, setting up, pulling down, transporting our gear as well as feeding our engine room and all those who attended. We know that our show was enjoyed because you all just kept coming back again and again and again J I.P.C.F. sincerely THANKS YOU ALL. We hope to bring you today an event that rewards you with a pleasurable experience and your feline with some lovely prizes. To assist us in this mission we must again thank our Major sponsors OZ-PET, IVORY COAT & DOGTAINE S supported other spo sors Che i al Esse tials F, Sho E You Lo e'e, Ori et, Delete and Kalinya Siamese. A special welcome to IVORY COAT COMPANION GOODS for their maiden sponsorship of our show. We ere also pleased to o ti ue this ear ei g a le to offer the Illa arra Sports Stadiu as this ear s venue. With show entry numbers decreasing across cat show World, it is always a financial risk securing such a venue. The I.P.C.F. sincerely thanks todays exhibitors for supporting our event & minimising this risk. As our Pet Rescue event continues to find Homes for Life for kittens and cats, we thank Oz-Pet for continuing its tremendous support of this event. Providing exhibits this year is the R.S.P.C.A., All Companion Animal Rescue, Coast and Country Pet Rescue, Best Friend Fur Ever Rescue and Pound Cat Adoptions. Hopefully todays exhibition and subsequent judging by NSW CFA judge Marg Sim, will strengthen the opportunity of finding them a "life" home. Let us all hope that we can find a suitable owner for each of them!!!! I must also thank each and every person who assisted with show setup yesterday & who are at today's show. The Shellharbour Scouts have now been assisting us with set up, pull down & feeding us all for around 18 years. As we find ourselves with dwindling & ageing members, the assistance of Shellharbour Scout Group is very much appreciated. Please give them your thanks when greeted by them today. Another vote of thanks is given to our volunteer workers today. There is no show without you & we at I.P.C.F. appreciate your time, effort & expense in working with us. Well Done judges, show co-ordinator, show secretary, floor stewards, recorders, trophy teams, runners, door security, stall holders, and benching slip secretary. Enjoy your day. Promote your Cattery. Promote your wonderful kittens & cats. Have a Safe journey home & we hope to see you at another Cat Show in the future, it just will no longer be at I.P.C.F. s Anne McNaughton Club President & Show Manager 5

8 Artificial Insemination - Part 2 Artificial Insemination For vaginal and especially for transcervical intrauterine artificial insemination, a thorough knowledge of the genital anatomy of the female cat is necessary. The distance between the vulva and the cervix is between 45 and 60 mm. The cranial vagina is narrow. The fornix is located ventrolateral to the external cervical opening. The cervical canal is oriented obliquely between the uterine body and the vagina. Vaginal smear from a female cat not in estrus Vaginal smear from a female cat in estrus Vaginal cytology can be used to confirm estrus. A small cotton swab (i.e., a urethral swab for men) is moistened with saline, inserted well into the vagina and rolled against the mucosa to obtain epithelial cells from the vaginal wall. The cotton tip is rolled onto a slide and the slide is stained with, for instance, Giemsa stain. When the queen is in estrus more than 80% of the vaginal cells are cornified and the background is clear. It is important to remember that this procedure may induce ovulation. Cat spermatozoa have a fertile life that is at least as long as the time between induction of ovulation and ovulation (26 to 29 hours) since ovulation is induced by mating and pregnancy can result after a single mating [1]. Pregnancy can result after mating or AI for up to 49 hours after the induction of the ovulation. The cervix is only open for passage of contrast medium during a certain period during estrus. In most queens the cervix is patent during mid- and late estrus, with some individual variation. The time when the cervix is patent usually coincides with the time when the vaginal smear is cornified. Therefore, AI should be performed during mid- or late estrus and within 49 hours after the induction of ovulation. The vaginal smear should have a typical estrus appearance. It is probably beneficial if a vaginal insemination is repeated on two occasions, either on two consecutive days or with the second insemination two days after the first. This will increase the likelihood that the cervix is open on at least one occasion. The cat is an induced ovulator. When performing AI in the queen there is no mating stimuli to induce the ovulation and, therefore, ovulation has to be induced artificially. A dose of 100 IU hcg is usually effective to induce ovulation when given on the third day of estrus. Administration of hcg on day 1 or 2 of estrus is less effective. Ovulation usually takes place within 26 to 29 hours after treatment. Ovulation can also be induced by administering 25 mg GnRH, or by mechanical stimulation of the vagina with a cotton swab. Artificial insemination can be performed by depositing the semen in the vagina or in the uterus. Higher pregnancy rates are obtained both in the dog and cat when semen is deposited in the uterus compared to with vaginal semen deposition, and fewer spermatozoa are needed. Intrauterine semen deposition can be accomplished either by transcervical catheterisation or by surgery. Surgical AI is not allowed in all countries. A transcervical catheter for use in the cat has been developed. It consists of an outer catheter that is introduced into the ventral fornix and an inner catheter that is directed dorsally into the cervical canal. An outer catheter with a maximal diameter of 2.7 mm has been reported to fit the vaginal lumen of most females. Zambelli et al., [4], however, found that a thinner catheter was required in some queens and used a 1 mm diameter catheter that 6

9 Artificial Insemination (Cont) was inserted through the cervix with the help of rectal palpation. The method of transcervical catheterisation probably needs to be further developed before it can be used routinely in clinical practice. If the semen is going to be deposited in the vagina, efforts should be made to place the AI catheter as close to the cervix as possible. A 3.5 mm French tomcat catheter is narrow enough to pass through the anterior vagina and reach the cervical os. Chatdarong et al., [5] found that placing the sedated queen in dorsal recumbency with the hind quarters elevated at 30º angle facilitated infusion of vaginally deposited contrast medium through the cervix into the uterus during estrus. The outer vaginal catheter (a) fits into the ventral vaginal fornix (f) and aligns the transcervical catheter (b) with the cervical canal (g), permitting the intrauterine deposition of semen, via the inner catheter (c), into the uterus (h). Dorsal median postcervical fold (d), vagina (e) Sedation is not always needed for vaginal insemination but facilitates manipulation of the catheter to an appropriate position. Insertion of a catheter through the anterior vagina usually induces the post-coital reaction in an unsedated queen. It is recommended that when anesthesia is required for AI the insemination should be performed after ovulation has taken place. Number of Spermatozoa per AI - Sojka et al., [6] reported that at least 5-50 x 106 spermatozoa were required for consistent pregnancy results of between 40 and 67%, after vaginal insemination of fresh cat semen. When queens were inseminated twice on two consecutive days with 5 x 106 spermatozoa the conception rate was 75% (6/8 queens). Tanaka et al., [7] showed that 80 x 106 spermatozoa were required to obtain a pregnancy result of 77.8% (7/9 queens) with vaginal deposition of fresh semen. With surgical intrauterine insemination only 8 x 106 spermatozoa were required to obtain a pregnancy result of 80% (8/10 queens). P regnancy results after insemination of frozen cat semen have been considerably lower than those reported using fresh semen. Platz et al., [8] reported a pregnancy rate of 10.7% (6/56 queens) when using x 106 frozenthawed spermatozoa for vaginal insemination in gonadotrophin-induced estrous queens. Tsutsui et al., [8] froze spermatozoa in an egg yolk Tris-fructose citric acid extender or in an egg yolk sodium citrate solution and reported a pregnancy rate of 57.1% (8/14) when using 50 x 106 frozen-thawed spermatozoa for intrauterine insemination in queens in natural estrus. From: vetbook.org Did you know that a physicist once made his cat the co-author of his paper because he'd accidentally written "we" instead of "I" throughout his work and couldn't be bothered to change it? Also, believe it or not, the British Government has a position called "Chief Mouser To The Cabinet Office" that can only be assigned to a cat. And although this may not surprise you, a study once proved that cats are more than capable of recognizing their owner's voices, but simply choose to ignore it. A litter of kittens is called a kindle Compiled by Bored Panda. 7

10 Breed Feature - Norwegian Forest Cats History The Norwegian Forest Cat is an ancient breed which originated in Norway over 500 years ago. Some believe the breed is 1,000 to 2,000 years old. Known as the Wegie, Norskogkatt, Skogkatt or Norskskaukatt, these cats are a direct descendant of the fairy-cats mentioned in Norse Mythology. In the myth, The Death of Balder, Freya - the goddess of love and fertility - drove a carriage pulled by skaukatts (literally meaning forest cats and originally used in a derogatory way) to Balder's funeral. In Thor's Journey to Utgard,Thor fails to lift Jormungand - disguised as a Skaukatt - completely off the floor, and thus is defeated in a contest of strength. It is entirely possible that the ancestors of the Skogkatt are Turkish longhairs, since several Byzantine emperors had Scandinavian guards - the Vaeringer. Cats have been farm animals ever since, usually living outdoors with shelter wherever they could find it. Possibly the Skogkatt evolved here since it is very well adapted to such a life. There is speculation that the Maine Coon, the Siberian, the Turkish longhairs and the Skogkatt are related, having a common ancestral base somewhere, but this is still just speculation. It may equally likely be a case of parallel evolution under similar living conditions. The Cat Fancy in Norway got started as late as 1934, and Pans Truls not until 1938 did anyone think of the Skogkatt as a special breed. Then, with the advent of World War II, all pedigree cat activities came to a temporary halt. The Skogkatt was almost forgotten until the beginning of the seventies, when a group of fanciers started breeding programs in earnest. In December 1975, Norwegian cat breeders started Norsk Skogkattring - The Norwegian Forest Cat Club - to attempt to preserve the breed. By 1976, the breed was officially recognised by FIFe. The example of the breed was Pans Truls. There was now a great deal of work ahead, finding appropriate breeding stock, ensuring that the gene pool became large enough to ensure against the risks involved with inbreeding. This work went on in Scandinavia until 1990 when it was decided to stop recognition of new animals from the countryside, the so-called novices. All Skogkatts can be traced back to novices from the original program. The first two cats exported were sold to Sweden, and the United Stated received their first pair in November Although there have been Skogkatts brought into Australia previously, the first registered cats arrived in December 1998 in Western Australia with others in Queensland and subsequent imports into Western Australia and New South Wales in Description The Skogkatt is a relatively large, double coated cat that can come in any colour or pattern except Himalayan pattern and lilac or chocolate colours. Their head is a triangular shape with a straight profile, large tufted ears, and almond shape eyes. A medium length and squarish body with legs and tail as long as the body - a male Skogkatt can grow up to 10kgs. Their distinctive double coat has a coarse, glossy overcoat covering a thick woolly undercoat, which surprisingly does not knot. When mature, a profuse ruff develops around the neck and down the chest to form a 'shirt front'. The tail is long and bushy. The most common pattern in Skogkatts are tabby patterns, although spotted, patched, bi-colours and solids are also commonly occuring. 8

11 Breed Feature - Norwegian Forest Cats The tabby pattern occurs in classic, mackeral and spotted. The colours include brown, tortie, red, blue, white, black, silver, smoke, blue-cream and cream. Tabby or tabby and white are the most popular patterns/colours although the solid black is quite stunning. Their eyes can be any colour - yellow, green or blue - and are not coat colour related.the semilong fur sometimes needs brushing and even combing, but mostly the cat can handle its fur on its own. It may need help in removing twigs and other debris though. The common wire brushes should be used when the cat is sheding, to help prevent furballs, otherwise brushing once or twice a week with a bristle brush is usually sufficient. Characteristics When we talk temperament, the Skogkatt does not quite resemble other breeds. A feral cat must be intelligent and inventive if it is to survive. In bad times when food is short or the weather is bad, only the intelligent individuals who are able to use unorthodox methods to get food and shelter will survive.the Skogkatt is courageous and fearless. For generations it has learnt that the best kind of defense is an attack. This gives it a very strong will and robust nerves. Skogkatts do not become nervous or restless. They accept every change with surprising equanimity and easily adjust to new situtations. At the same time, the Skogkatt is playful, lively, affectionate and alert cat. They have a loving and gentle disposition. There is no reason a Skogkatt cannot live inside permanently, but it will be necessary to provide good facilities for climbing and/or scratching. A tall scratching post and a shelf high up will provide for the cat's need for exercise. It is of course also possible for the cats to go outside. You will find the Skogcatt appreciates climbing trees, usually the tallest ones, and you may see that they almost run down and not rarely head first. Skogkatts are amazing hunters. They are curious as well as fearless and must be shown what is acceptable prey. They can easily catch a bird in flight. If they are kept indoors, their favourite prey will be flies and the like. The Skogkatt agrees well with other breeds of cat, dogs and with children. Usually attaching themselves to one particular person, Skogkatt will stay with that person through thick and thin. It is not unfriendly or uninterested in the rest of the family, as long as it can be with its favourite member in quiet moments, in times of stress and during illness. The intelligence of the Skogkatt and its energetic and lively behaviour naturally makes certain demands on its owner, if the cat is to thrive physically and mentally. The Skogkatt loves to learn through play. It quickly learns to walk on a leash, to fetch a 'prey' or to jump on command - just to mention a few things. Turning knobs and flipping latches are also popular. If you make sure that the Skogkatt has something to play with, and that it gets to use its' muscles, your reward will be a happy, beautiful and interesting friend for both children and adults. Top L-R Heaven Hills Big Bang, Freddy av Myre, Giovanni Biz av Hulder, Froy Sparetta av Aesene Bottom Pans Polaris 9

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17 Social Media Policy & Guidlines POLICY Purpose This policy is designed to protect the interests of NSW Cat Fanciers Association Inc (NSW CFA), its employees, members and workers (including voluntary workers). To this end, when engaging in social media, NSW CFA expects all persons to consider that they are representatives of NSW CFA and to take responsibility for ensuring that any references to NSW CFA, its activities or its members, are a urate a d o pl ith all of NSW CFA s rules, pro edures a d odes of o du t. What is social media? Social media is online media that allows for interaction and/or participation. It is any online communication or activity where people can share information about, or that might impact on, NSW CFA, its members or members of any affiliated bodies who use our services or participate in any events run by NSW CFA or any of our affiliated bodies. Social Media includes, but is not limited to: Social networking sites eg Facebook, Twitter, Myspace, Pinterest, Linkedin, Google Plus, Yammer; Video, slide and photo sharing websites and applications eg Youtube, Flickr, Slideshare, Instagram, Snapchat, Vine, Tumblr; Blogs, including corporate and personal blogs eg SharePoint; Microblogging sites eg Twitter, Tumblr, Wordpress; Wiki s a d o li e olla oratio s eg Wikipedia; Forums, discussion boards and groups eg Google Groups, Facebook Groups, Whirlpool; VOD and podcasting eg SoundCloud; and Mobile applications and texting. Who does this policy apply to? This policy applies to all members, volunteers, employees and exhibitors of NSW CFA. GUIDELINES Whenever NSW CFA members, workers (including voluntary workers), employees and exhibitors interact on social media, in either an official or personal capacity, and in relation to activities concerning the cat fancy, the following guidelines must be followed: Ensure that you are aware of who you are representing it is important that readers of your posts do not misconstrue your personal comments as representing an official NSW CFA position; Abide by the Constitution, Procedures and Codes of Ethics of NSW CFA; Act in a way that falls within community expectations of good and appropriate manners; Be polite and respectful to NSW CFA, its members, employees, workers (including voluntary workers), affiliates and other associated parties including judges and workers; Do not criticise, disparage, or make derogatory or negative comments about NSW CFA, its members, workers (including voluntary workers), employees, affiliates, domestic or international judges either expressly or impliedly; Respond to others views respectfully; Do not harass, bully or intimidate; Do not make negative or adverse comments about the exhibits of another exhibitor or member of NSW CFA or any of its affiliates; Obtain written permission from NSW CFA before using the NSW CFA logo or posting any content on a social media platform or using any IT services to make statements or comments on behalf of NSW CFA or which might be construed as representing a position of or view held by NSW CFA; Respect copyright, privacy, financial disclosure and other applicable laws; Obtain permission from a judge prior to videoing judging at a show. Such permission may be by way of a general request prior to the commencement of judging; Obtain written permission from NSW CFA or any judge whose photo or video you plan to publish on social media. Such request and permission may be given by ; and do not bring NSW CFA into disrepute or otherwise attract negative publicity. POLICY NON-COMPLIANCE While social media provides an excellent opportunity to share knowledge, celebrate successes and learn about the cat fancy, misuse of social media can have serious consequences for NSW CFA, its employees, workers (including voluntary workers) and members, and cause considerable distress. All reports of misuse of social media or contravention of this policy and guidelines will be investigated and disciplinary action may be taken in accordance with the Rules of NSW CFA Inc that relate to disciplinary action. This policy has a commencement date of 1 June

18 Title Updates July August 2017 GROUP 1 Birman Ch Furkidz Miss Molly O/B: H Groom Ch Maisondechat Winter Mist B: D McLaughlan O: H Groom Ch Kucinta Prince Cochise B: A Powell O: H Groom Gd Ch Furkidz Miss Molly O/B: H Groom Gd Ch Kucinta Prince Cochise B: A Powell O: H Groom Bz Db Gd Ch Furkidz One n Only O/B: H Groom CCCA Ch & Gld Db Gd Ch Minosa Milly Rose O/B: P Coyte Exotic Ch Verdellho Magic Tricks O/B: R Tait Ch Verdellho Spring Blossom O/B: R Tait Db Gd Ch Chainoponds Illusion B: R Rogers O: R Tait Persian Gd Ch Esmalin Star Princess O/B: L Osborne Slv Db Gd Ch Pokhara Chantilly Lace O/B: S Timmony Norwegian Forest Cat Ch Bushkenheim Kappi O/B: T Camp Ch Norskatt Strange Dream O/B: S Dukes Slv Bz Db Gd Ch Wallie Dummy Kot*PL, JW B: I & A & M Gawarkiewicz O: T Camp CCCA Ch & Ch Jaymlynkatz Skadi B: D Grace O: S Dukes CCCA Gd Ch & Dia Db Gd Ch Bushkenheim Kattedyr O/B: T Camp Ragdoll Ch Grathbrae Mr Brazil B: A & C McGrath O: B Coleman Ch Kiwimagic Winners Delight B: M Downes O: A & C McGrath Gd Ch Grathbrae Mr Brazil B: A & C McGrath O: B Coleman Siberian Gld Db Gd Ch Babuschka Zeus B: C & P Cootes O: T Stewart Db Gd Ch Babuschka Candy Crush B: C & P Cootes O: G Ransom Bz Db Gd Ch Babuschka Candy Crush B: C & P Cootes O: G Ransom GROUP 2 Oriental Ch Zoel Lady Luna O/B: N James Db Gd Ch Sinopia Zoila B: E Schofield & K Maikara O: R & R Campbell CCCA Ch & Db Gd Ch Sinopia Zoila B: E Schofield & K Maikara O: R & R Campbell Siamese CCCA Ch & Slv Db Gd Ch Kaluamoa Kauai Platinum Jewel B: C Abrams O: Gallagher Family CCCA Ch & Gld Db Gd Ch Astraxalotte Manako Gem O/B: Gallagher Family GROUP 3 Abyssinian Ch Wyangan Red Archer B: M Lorenzi O: T Jack Bz Db Gd Ch Amahle Moves Like Jagger B: T Jack O: J Marshall Jefferson Bengal Ch Perzeena Simply Marble S O/B: L Thwaites Ch Perzeena Leonard O/B: L Thwaites Gd Ch Perzeena Meowgli O/B: L Thwaites Db Gd Ch Perzeena Meowgli O/B: L Thwaites British Shorthair Ch Britz Arctic Winter B: J Philip O: C Body Gd Ch Marshallpark Lady Bella B: T Marshall O: C Body Db Gd Ch Britz Secret Weapon B: J Philip O: C Body Bz Db Gd Ch Tomadah Rafferty s Ghost O/C: R & C Tomlinson Gld Db Gd Ch Sawadas Amazing Grace B: M Angelo O: R Heap Burmese Ch Rosepark Prince Charming B: B Gorrie & C Buckley O: R Urwin Gd Ch Rigadoon Royal Shah B: S Prass O: R Urwin Gd Ch Ktrose Bonnie Charlie O/B: K Rose Db Gd Ch Jampadekyi Ebony Amber B: E Pask O: D Don Bz Db Gd Ch Keeza Tally Pip B: P Miller O: K Rose Russian Db Gd Ch Tintola Dawn Princess B: C & L Broad O: N & L Varney Selkirk Rex Shorthair Nat Ch & CCCA Dia Tr Gd Ch & Dia Db Gd Ch Melodrama Col Hugh Pickering B: S Rafferty O: A Fraser & C Smith Sphinx Ch Oceansphynx Blueflame Leela Inia B:B Kay O: J Pomazkina 16

19 Stewards List CLASSIFICATION SURNAME FIRST NAME PHONE ADDRESS Tutor BUCKLEY Mr Chris Werombi St Camden 2570 Tutor CUMMING Mrs Margaret Sketchley Pde New Lambton 2305 Tutor KINDRED Mrs Christine PO Box 995 Wahroonga 2076 Tutor LINDBERG Mr Chris PO Box 230 Inverell 2360 Tutor PRICE Mr Warren Lomond Cres Winston Hills 2153 Tutor STEPHENS Mr Garry TBA Tutor THOMAS Mrs Debbie debbie@nareira.com Tutor TSCHERNE Mrs Stephanie Birriga Avenue Bundanoon 2578 Tutor YELLAND Mrs Sharyn Stanley St Blacktown 2148 Accredited CAMERON Mrs Georgina Osburn Pl St Helens Park 2560 Accredited CAMERON Miss Jessica Spence Place St Helens Park 2560 Accredited DICKESON Mrs Jaen P0 Box 837 Tumut 2720 Accredited DUNN Mr Ian PO Box 195 Bexley 2207 Accredited FITZHENRY Mrs Julie Sherwood Rd Aldavilla 2440 Accredited FITZHENRY Mr Paul Sherwood Rd Aldavilla 2440 Accredited GERO Mrs Ruth First Ridge Rd, Smiths Lake 2428 Accredited GREENTREE Mrs Suzette Jenkyn Place Bligh Park 2756 Accredited GREENTREE Miss Joanne PO Box 47 Windsor 2756 Accredited GROOM Mrs Heidi Freebody Close South Windsor 2756 Accredited LANE Mrs Annette Greenlea Cres Coffs Harbour 2450 Accredited MAYO Mrs Fleur Gardengrove Pde Adamstown Heights 2289 Accredited McNAUGHTON Mrs Annette Orchid Avenue Albion Park Rail 2527 Accredited NOLDART Miss Reece /87-91 Doncaster Ave Kensington 2033 Accredited THWAITES Miss Lynne Sherwood Rd Aldavilla 2440 Accredited TOMLINSON Mr Hugh Watson Road Griffith 2680 Steward BROWN Marcelle Putty Rd East Kurrajong 2758 Steward GALLAGHER Lee Townhead Cres Singleton 2330 Steward GILL Lenita Keene St Baulkham Hills 2153 Steward KEEVERS Lyn lyn_keevers@bigpond.com Steward MINARD Lyn Pemberton Blvd Lisarow 2250 Steward WHITE Mr Ben swiftabys@bigpond.com Probationary MEREDITH Keith PO Box 138 The Northern Rd Bringelly 2556 Probationary BRISLAND Toni toni.brisland@gmail.com Probationary CAMP Tracey tracey.camp@bigpond.com Probationary CANNON Marianne cannonmj@bigpond.com Probationary DOUST Janet janet.doust@telstra.com Probationary GALLAGHER Charlotte lee.gallager1@pacific.net.au Probationary GRAYSON Michelle mishgr@gmail.com Probationary JAY Jeanine jeanine.a.jay@gmail.com Probationary MARTIN Melanie suchi@burmeseaustralia.com Probationary MCGRATH Cathy tc.mcgrath@bigpond.com.au 17

20 2017/18 Show Calendar DATE CLUB PHONE SHOW TYPE OCTOBER 7 October Blue Point Siamese Society All Breed 14 October Western Districts Cat Society Spring Show All Breed 21 October North Coast Show Society Lismore All Breed 29 October Oriental Cat Club Shorthair FEBRUARY 3 February NSW CFA COTY Lunch COTY 10 February Federal Kitten Show All Breed 24 & 25 February Royal Canberra Show (1) All Breed MARCH 3 & 4 March Goulburn AP & H All Breed 11 March Burmese Cat Society Shorthair & Companion 24 March MIA Cat Club All Breed APRIL 14 & 15 April Royal Bathurst Show All Breed 21 April NSWCFA State Show All Breed 28 & 29 April Coffs Harbour Show Society All Breed 29 April Abyssinian Breeders Cat Club Abyssinian/Somali MAY 5 May Armidale & New England Cat Club All Breed 19 May ACT Birman Show (1) All Breed 26 May Kempsey Kat Klub All Breed JUNE 9 & 10 June ACF National SA (2) All Breed 19 June Federal Cat Club All Breed 23 June ACT Longhair Show (1) All Breed JULY 1 July St George & District Cat Club All Breed 7 July Oriental Cat Club Shorthair 8 July Birman Cat Club Longhair 14 July Western Districts Cat Society All Breed 21 & 22 July CCCA National Qld (2) All Breed 28 July Maclean Show Society All Breed AUGUST 4 August Ku Ring Gai/Longhair/Himalayan Cat Clubs / / Longhair 4 August Abyssinian Cat Club Shorthair & Companion 11 August Tamworth & District Cat Club All Breed 18 August Newcastle & Hunter Valley Cat Club All Breed 25 August Capital Cats/ACT Breeders (1) All Breed SEPTEMBER 1 September Branxton Wine Country Cat Club All Breed 15 September NSW CFA Fundraiser Show All Breed 22 September Temora Show Society All Breed 29 September North Coast All Breeds Cat Club All Breed OCTOBER 6 October Blue Point Siamese Society All Breed 20 October North Coast Show Society Lismore All Breed NOVEMBER 3 November All Breeds Desexed Cat Club All Breed Desexed NOTE (1) & (2) (ACT shows, ACF Nationals shows and CCCA National shows are not included in the NSW CFA COTY 18

21 List of Affiliated Cat Clubs Group Clubs Contact Abyssinian and Somali Cat Club Mr M Sansom 42 Lincoln Road, Port Macquarie The Abyssinian Breeder Club of Australia Ms W Newton swiftabys@bigpond.com Blue Point Siamese Society Mrs M Camarsh 10 Palmer Road, Woolgoolga Calico & Bi-Colour Cat Club Mrs S Yelland 19 Stanley Street, Blacktown Ku-Ring-Gai Cat Club Ms D Cameron 8 Spence Place, St Helens Park Oriental Cat Club Mrs J Howard-Smith 16 Darrin Close, Bateau Bay Silver Cat Club of Australia Miss L Osborne 246 McCaffrey Drive, Rankin Park The Birman Cat Club of Australia Ms M Grayson 9 Athel Tree Crescent, Bradbury The Burmese Cat Society of Australasia Inc. Mrs S Thomas 56 Robinia Grove, Garden Suburb The Himalayan Cat Club Mrs H McManus 16 Tate Cres, Horningsea Park The Longhair Cat Association Mrs S Tscherne 34 Birriga Avenue,Bundanoon All Breeds Clubs & Societies Contact All Breeds Desexed Cat Club of Australasia Mrs K Gill 9 Keene Street, Baulkham Hills Armidale & New England Cat Club Mrs L Keevers PO Box 558 Armidale NSW Branxton Wine Country Cat Club Mrs D Wenham 412 Dalwood Rd Branxton NSW Federal Cat Club of Australasia Mrs M Camarsh 10 Palmer Road, Woolgoolga Illawarra Pedigree Cat Fancy Ms V Skeggs 8c Coolgardie Street, East Corrimal Kempsey Kat Klub Mrs J Fitzhenry 66 Sherwood Road, Aldavilla via Kempsey Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area Cat Club Mrs C Tomlinson 33 Watson Road, Griffith Newcastle and Hunter Valley Cat Club Mrs F Jupp 61 Curtin St, East Maitland North Coast All Breeds Cat Club Mrs J Fitzhenry 66 Sherwood Road, Aldavilla via Kempsey Riverina Cat Club Ms M Baxter 56 Cox Avenue, Forest Hill St. George District Cat Club Inc. Ms W Newton swiftabys@bigpond.com Tamworth & District Cat Club Mrs R Rogers 29 Dorothy Avenue, Kootingal Western Districts Cat Society Miss J Greentree PO Box 47 Windsor Affiliated Agricultural Societies Contact Bathurst A H & P Association PO Box 92 Bathurst NSW Coffs Harbour Show Society PO Box 219 Coffs Harbour Goulburn AP & H Society Ms L Vahland PO Box 5052 Lyneham ACT Maclean Show Society PO Box 175 Maclean NSW North Coast Show Society - Lismore Mrs J Fitzhenry 66 Sherwood Road, Aldavilla via Kempsey Temora Show Society Mrs E Swanston PO Box 32 Temora

22 Notices NOTICE TO ALL MEMBERS 2017 MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE ELECTION Pursuant to Rule 38 of the Constitution, nominations are hereby invited to fill four vacancies on the Management Committee. The successful candidates will hold office subject to the Constitution from the close of the Annual General Meeting to be held in 2017 at which they are elected, until the close of the Annual General Meeting to be held in No i atio s ust e ade o the appropriate for hi h is a aila le fro the Asso iatio s Offi e, a d must be received at the Office no later than 4.00 pm on 31 August 2017 at which time nominations close, and each nomination shall be accompanied by an ed profile of the person nominated. The members who retire by rotation in accordance with the Constitution are Mrs Marcelle Brown, Mrs Maureen Camarsh, Mr Lee Gallagher & Mrs Susan Thomas. Retiring Members are eligible to stand for re-election. FROM THE EDITOR I ould firstl like to apologize for the o ti ued late ess of the Jour al ut due to ill ess I struggling to get it done. Anyone who would like to assist with creating the Journal please contact myself or the Office. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Would you like your breed featured? Send information and photos to me. Thank you Sandra Dukes Members There is one account only for direct deposits for OFFICE PROCEDURES: Bank details: Commonwealth Bank BSB: A/C: Unless stated otherwise for specific shows or events, please be advised this is the only NSW CFA banking account. When renewing annual memberships, members are reminded to advise the office with their receipt number, amount and date paid via to confirm payment. ALL PAPERWORK must be sent in to the office with proof of deposit being made within 48 hours and failure to comply with this simple procedure will result in direct deposits no longer being accepted. 20

23 Advertising in Catching Up Advertising All commercial and member advertising enquiries should be directed to: Joanne Greentree - jaygee.jo@gmail.com Full Page - $150 Half Page - $100 Quarter Page - $ 65 Cattery Cards - $ 60 per year Notice to Advertisers The Trade Practices Act 1974 came into force on October 1st It is the advertiser s responsibility to ensure advertisements submitted for publication comply with the Act and that the provisions of the Act are strictly complied with. In cases of doubt, advertisers are asked to seek legal advice before submitting advertising material. The Editorial Committee reserves the right to withhold publication of any material whatsoever. Views and opinions expressed in this journal are those of the correspondents and contributors concerned and are not necessarily those of the Editorial Committee, printers or publishers. Names and addresses of correspondents may be withdrawn from publication on request but must be supplied to the Editor. Disputes From time to time, members refer matters to the NSW Cat Fanciers Association Inc (NSW CFA) when it is not appropriate. For example, disputes between members in relation to the sale of cats are usually private matters to be determined by the contractual arrangements between members. Disputes on such matters should be resolved by the courts, not by NSWCFA. Members are requested to refrain from referring matters to NSW CFA which are a private or domestic matter or which should be properly resolved by the Courts. Members should be aware that the Consumer Claims Tribunal is available to resolve many disputes in the relation to the supply of goods to a consumer and NSWCFA recommends that matters that fall within the jurisdiction of that Tribunal and which cannot be resolved personally should be referred to that Tribunal.

24 Scale of Fees (from 1st July 2016) 1/7-30/6 31/12 to 30/6 Du«1" July each y«ar MEMBERSHIP NEW NEW Half Yearly RENEWAL Single $74 $53 $58 Dual $95 $74 $79 Family $100 $79 $84 Junior $42 $29 $37 Pensioner/single $42 $29 $37 Pensioner/dual $58 $37 $53 Associate (persons over 18 years who do not reside in NSW) $47 $32 $37 Catching Up (journal) subscription (2 issues, non-members only) $37 $37 BREEDERS PREFIX Application for Registration of a Breeders Prefix $42 Application for annual renewal of Prefix (due 1 July each year) $21 Application for Transfer of a Breeders Prefix $21 AFFILIATED CLUB FEES New Members $215 Renewals - Both All Breeds Clubs and Specialist Clubs $142 LITTER REGISTRATION - Must be made within 4 months of the date of birth $11 KITTEN REGISTRATION Once the initial cost of the litter registration has been made the cost to register each kitten individually is 1 kitten from a litter $3 2 kittens from the same litter $6 3 kittens from the same litter $9 4 kittens from the same litter $13 5 kittens from the same litter $16 6 kittens from the same litter $19 >6 kittens from the same litter fee = Litter registration $ $ $3 00 for each kitten in excess of 6 Subsequent application for registration of a kitten (ie when a kitten from the same litter is already registered) Copy per one side of Certificate for each Certificate $6 Application within 12 months of birth fee per kitten $14 Application after 12 months from birth and within 24 months - fee per kitten $35 (NB Kittens will not be registered after 24 months from the date of birth) Non-members Members APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF A COMPANION KITTEN/CAT $23 $15 APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF A TRANSFER/LEASE Within 6 months of transfer $23.00 $12.00 $23 $12 After 6 months of transfer $46.00 $35.00 $46 $35 DUPLICATE REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE (Statutory Declaration to be submitted with application) $18 $18 RE-REGISTRATION of interstate or overseas cat (Onginal certified pedigree and registration to be submitted) [NOTE: after 6 months of transfer - a LATE FEE of $24.00 will apply) $24 Interstate At least one parent on database $37 $26 Neither parent on database $47 $37 Overseas At least one parent on database $74 $53 Neither parent on database $95 $74 INTERSTATE STUD CAT (Certified pedigree to be submitted) Breeder fee to record pedigree $26 CHAMPIONSHIP TITLES (Original Certificate of Registration to be submitted with application) CH, GD CH & DB GD CH Certificate & Registration update $26 $19 Bronze, Silver & Gold DB GD CH Certificate & Registration update $32 $26 Additional Charge for Ribbon (all title levels) $12 $12 AMENDED REGISTRATION (Original Certificate of Registration to be submitted with application) Colour (kittens under 9 months or cats over 9 months with Colour Change application) $18 $12 Sex Change (female to male or male to female) $18 $12 Neuter/Spay. Interstate Title. Microchip $12 $6 EXTENDED PEDIGREE Cat plus 5 generations $53 $47 Cat plus 8 generations $74 $68 CATTERY ITEMS lank Pedigree Forms $2 Stud Service Agreement Forms $2 Litter Record Book $7 Stud Service Record Book $7 Printout of cattery Stock(only applicable to the Breeder) $12 Contact the office for more information office@nswcfa asn au phone: Note That All Charges Must be Prepaid Receipts Will be issued Only if Requested

25 Illawarra pedigree cat fancy Show winners