Entries Close 1st April - NO LATE ENTRIES
There's only a little over a week left until entries close for the 61st All Breeds show so please get your entries in as soon as possible. Note: There will be no late entries accepted this year.
The show schedule can be downloaded from the NZCF Show webpage
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Annual General Meeting
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| Yvonne Murphy takes the chair for the election of President Assistant secretary Emma Kimberley takes the minutes |
The club had a successful (and short) AGM on Sunday 15th February. There were 15 members present (including 1 junior member). Thank you to those who attended or sent apologies.
The subs remain at their previous rate and most of the meeting was taken up with the election of officers and committee members. Two committee members were standing down (Sheryll Sinclair and Jane Webster) and two new committee members were welcomed (Donna Campbell and Kim Wylie).
The meeting was pleased to have Yvonne Murphy accept the role of club patron.
For 2015/2016 the officers and committee members of Palmerston North Cat Club Inc are:
- President: Denise Grace
- Vice-President: Paul Holden
- Secretary: Colleen White
- Treasurer: Lorraine Smith
- Committee:
-- Donna Campbell
-- Emma Kimberley
-- Kerry Holden
-- Genevieve Rogerson
-- Judy James
-- Kim Wylie
-- Ross James
- Webmaster: Jane Webster
- Honorary Veterinary Surgeon: Genevieve Rogerson
- Patron: Yvonne Murphy
An award was presented to Kerry Holden for her work for the club with a special mention of her work as show secretary for the 2-day 60th All Breeds show last year.
After the meeting closed many of us gathered at the Rose & Crown in Terrace End for a very enjoyable meal and chat.
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Our Sponsors
Our thanks to the following businesses, breeders, and individuals that are supporting the 2015 show:
- Sheryll Sinclair
- SureFlap
Visit our 2015 Show page at any time to see how our sponsorship is growing.
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New Members
This month we have two new members to welcome into the club - Anne Williams from Masterton and Rosalie Heckler from Palmerston North. Welcome aboard, both of you!
New Member: Anne Williams (Masterton), Maine Coons
New Member: Rosalie Heckler (Palmerston North), Companion
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Show Set-Up: Helpers (Will Be) Needed
Could we please have some extra hands to spread the load for the set up on Saturday 2nd May. We're not asking people to commit to staying until the whole job is done – even an hour or so of your time would be much appreciated.
Let show manager, Paul Holden, know if you are planning to drop in and give us a hand.
Contact: Paul Holden, 021 541 755
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Membership Stats
For those (like myself) who like to know such details, the current club membership stands at:
- 50 full members
- 2 life members
- 2 associate members
- 1 junior member
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Raffle Prize Donations
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| These were the happy winners of last year's door raffle. |
Contact: Emma Kimberley, secretary@pncatclub.co.nz
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Show Day: Kitchen Helpers
We are in need of helpers to work in the kitchen on show day (Sunday 3rd May). If anyone is able to assist can they contact Colleen or Emma and let them know.
Contact: Colleen White / Emma Kimberley, secretary@pncatclub.co.nz
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Committee Meeting – 10th March 2015
Now that I'm no longer on the committee, this news is being brought to you by Kerry Holden. Thanks Kerry!
- 2015 Show
The show has been listed on the Eventfinda website.
Need to find at least two kitchen workers.
- General Business
We have two new members, Anne Williams and Rosalie Heckler.
The committee meeting will be shifting to Wednesday nights as a trial as a couple of people couldn't make Tuesday. Still at Rumour Has It Café at the same time. This change starts from next meeting which will now be on Wednesday 8th April.
- Next Meeting: Wednesday 8th April 2015
-- Time: 7.30pm
-- Location: Rumour Has It Cafe, 305 Rangitikei St, Palmerston North
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Show Prizes (Reminder)
If you are planning to donate show prizes this year our Prize Coordinator, Denise Grace, needs them to be at her place by the end of March ready for the Easter 'working bee'.
Contact: Denise Grace, president.pncatclub@gmail.com
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History Notes - 1969
Here is a trophy list from the 1969 Show Schedule (again courtesy of Betty Green's collection). Many of these trophies are still in the possession of the club.
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