Noticeboard

Expression of Interest Sought - Mediation Committee

Wednesday, 17 July 2019

The ability to assist parties in finding resolution of concerns/issues can be an extremely rewarding and fulfilling experience!

An opportunity currently exists to join the Mediation Committee on a volunteer basis.

Mediation is intended to be a constructive and non-judgmental process offering parties the opportunity to put any issues between them to rest and enabling each the opportunity to get back to the exhibiting of their dogs.  An essential ingredient to any successful mediation relies upon the desire and willingness of each party to reach resolution.

The role of the mediator is to provide the framework through which parties can negotiate with a view to reaching resolution.

Skills/Experience

• Mediation experience (professionally or life experience) desirable
• Ability to be fair and impartial
• A calm demeanour
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• The ability to handle confrontational situations

Interested parties are invited to submit a Curriculum Vitae to Dr Emma Greenway, c/o Vicky Day vday@dogsvictoria.org.au

ANKC Special Board Meeting - Minutes

Wednesday, 17 July 2019

A summary of minutes from the ANKC Special Board meeting in June 2019 are now available to view here

Media Release - Recent dog incident

Thursday, 11 July 2019

Dogs Victoria was distressed to hear of the fatal dog attack on a man last evening in Mill Park.

Any dog has the capacity to be unpredictable; the circumstances surrounding this event are not clear, however the outcome is horrific.

Dogs Victoria President, Wayne Fleming said “Dog attacks are shocking for all involved and we wish to offer our sincerest condolences to the family, friends and first responders affected by this tragedy”.

Wayne Fleming

President

2019 Magazine Front Cover Opportunity

Wednesday, 19 June 2019

Only $346 with complimentary inside quarter page advert

[A great opportunity to cross promote your dog, breed, performance sport or club]

We are on the search for our next magazine front cover star so why not promote your dog on the front of our AUGUST issue and be the main feature on the next Dogs Victoria magazine.

We are looking for energetic dogs, puppies which make us swoon or any dog which promotes either your breed or sport.

• Photographs to be portrait format with minimum size 170mm deep x 126mm wide.
• Your dog should take up the proportion of photograph with at least 70mm border from the top of the photograph to the dog.
• The dog is to be in portrait stance – NOT facing sideways.
• No person or any part of person to appear in photograph intended for front cover.
• If taken digitally, photographs must be minimum 203mm wide x 174mm high at 300 DPI.

** Image for the August issue is required by Tuesday 25 June 2019 **

Front cover opportunities also exist for the months of

• August
• September
• October
• November

All enquiries via gazette@dogsvictoria.org.au. Booking form attached here

Outstanding Canine Contribution Award

Wednesday, 19 June 2019

Do you know of a dog, owned by a Dogs Victoria member, who has made an outstanding contribution in its field or to the community? 

The Life Membership Approval Panel is seeking nominations for the Outstanding Canine Contribution Award.  Take the time to nominate an exceptional canine you know to be the worthy recipient of this award?

Nominations are now open and more details can be read here.