Monday, 19 April 2021
Dental disease affects 80% of dogs and 70% of cats over three years of age and can have significant health and welfare consequences. In this webinar, Dr Ben Porter opens up the mouth and discusses all things dental disease.
From halitosis to tartar, brushing to dental diets, he’ll discuss why it’s important to regularly flip the lip on your dogs and cats and to pay close attention to their mouths.
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2042954590788914700
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email and you will be able to watch the webinar anytime until 31st May 2021.
Monday, 19 April 2021
Vice President Election
At the close of nominations at 4pm on Monday 11 January 2021 three nominations were received for the Vice President position on the Management Committee.
The scrutiny and count of ballot papers, received before the close of voting on Friday 9 April 2021, was conducted at the Victorian Electoral Commission, Level 11, 530 Collins St, Melbourne. The following first preference votes were polled by the candidates, listed below in ballot paper order:
Formal Ballot Papers included in count: 1398
Informal ballot Papers: 9
Total Ballot Papers: 1407
Quota: 700
| LEE, Dianne 329 | TIPPING, Frank 357 | ROBINSON, Jan 712 |
Jan Robinson attained an absolute majority on the first preference for the election and is therefore declared the Vice President for a term of one year.
Management Committee Election
At the close of nominations at 4pm on Monday 11 January 2021 ten nominations were received for the six positions on the Management Committee. As Jan Robinson has been elected to the Vice President position, her nomination for the Management Committee lapses and the remaining votes are counted as per Rule 2.41.
The scrutiny and count of ballot papers, received before the close of voting on Friday 9 April 2021, was conducted at the Victorian Electoral Commission, Level 11, 530 Collins St, Melbourne. The following first preference votes were polled by the candidates, listed below in ballot paper order:
Formal Ballot Papers included in count: 1373
Informal ballot Papers: 33
Total Ballot Papers: 1406
Quota: 197
| POWER, Sylvia 288 | BARCLAY, David 162 | HUTCHESON, Sue 57 | GRUTZNER, Pauline 221 |
| TAYLOR, Dale 129 | MURPHY, Ron 85 | DOYLE, John 90 | |
| ROBINSON, Jan | MILFORD, Jake 105 | LEE, Dianne 236 |
Following the distribution of ballot papers (preferences) and pursuant to Rule 2.74 of the VCA In Rules, I hereby certify the result of the election and declare the following six candidates elected.
| Sylvia POWER 1st elected, Four year term | Dianne LEE 2nd elected, Four year term | Pauline GRUTZNER 3rd elected, Four year term |
| David BARCLAY 4th elected, Two year term | Dale TAYLOR 5th elected, One year term | Ron MURPHY 6th elected, One year term |
Mary Facci
Returning Officer
Monday, 12 April 2021
Are you interested in becoming a pet educator?
The program is now calling for expressions of interest
from enthusiastic people to fill current vacancies. If you
enjoy talking to children, own a happy and healthy dog
(18 months – 8 years), resides with you and enjoys
socialising with children, please consider this program.
See below for more information.
Monday, 5 April 2021
The following breeds will be featured in the Dogs Victoria Magazine in 2021.
Dogs Victoria members are invited to advertise in these breed features including the front cover of the Magazine ($150) and the Gazette ($75). Front cover advertising includes a quarter page advert inside the magazine.
Internal pages:
Email jdavidson@dogsvictoria.org.au to book your advert.
Monday, 1 February 2021
Please read the recent update from Dogs Victoria President, Vin McPhee, in regards to the future of field inspections and Dogs Victoria's Applicable Organisation status.
Read here
Click here to access quick links to Dogs Victoria Organisation COVIDSafe Plan, Club COVIDSafe Event Plan Templates and all of tools and resources for COVID-19.
