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March 13, 2013
"Staffie Tales"
"Staffie Tales" 2012 in Review is in the mail.
The Editor apolgizes in advance for any errors or omissions. However, I have identified a specific error. The first reader to spot this mistake and report it to me will receive a special little Staffie treat.
Deadline for the "Staffie Tales" Newsletter is June 15.
March 13, 2013
"Prairies Director"
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club of Canada wishes to thank Jackie Liversuch for her service to the breed as Director Prairies. We will miss you!
We welcome our new Director Prairies, Jean-anne Moors.
February 21, 2013
"Petition to Bring Back Bill 16"
Please visit Randy Hillier's site and show your support by signing the petition to bring Bill 16 back for a third reading.
You can find the link here
January 28, 2013
"Message from the SBTCC President"
Dear Current and Past Members,
On January 19, the Club held the AGM. A number of serious issues were discussed. Amongst them was the decline in membership, particularly since the introduction of the "breed ban" in Ontario. Since over 60% of our membership comes from Ontario, it is obvious we have a problem.
At the first Public Hearings seven years ago, the CKC announced that there were just under 1000 SBT's registered with them, of which 670 were from Ontario. Last April at the second set of Public Hearings, the CKC announced that now there were only 111 SBT's and Staffordshire Terriers registered from Ontario. This dramatic reduction in the breed has caused a number of problems for the club and its membership:
**-our magazine, always dependent on member submissions, has been sent very little to publish.
**-with membership decline, the fees, which mainly go to publishing and mailing the magazine, have not been keeping up with costs.
**-the fees, themselves, were too expensive for what we provide.
After much discussion the following was decided:
**-that the membership fee be reduced to $25 /year.
**-those who have paid the original $50 fee will be given two years’
membership.
**-that other communications will be through the web page, Staffordcanada, and our Facebook page.
It is hoped that in the future the membership will return. We are in worrisome times. In some areas of the country breed bans have been reversed. In others, they are being introduced. In Ontario, there is both change and political action from within the legislature. We all hope that the governing party will be changed, but this is not certain.
What is certain is the fact that if current conditions continue, the future of the club is in serious doubt. We need your help, your membership, your input, and your articles for the annual.
Please take this opportunity to renew your membership. The club needs you. But more especially, the dogs need you.
Pat your dogs for me,
CliveJanuary 5, 2013
"SBTCC National Specialty 2012 Photographer"
Photos of the SBTCC National Specialty 2012 held in BC can be purchased from the show photographer, Karen Moe:
http://www.karenmoephotography.com/
January 5, 2013
"SBTCC Annual General Meeting Reminder - Saturday January 19, 2013"
Please note that the AGM will be held at the home of Squibs Mercier, 972 Connaught Ave. Ottawa, Ont. on Saturday January 19, 2013.
A pot luck supper will be held at 6:00 p.m. and the meeting to begin at 7:00 SHARP.
Any items you would like added to the Agenda for discussion should be forwarded to Belle Severn as soon as possible. Only items on the Agenda will be discussed.
Contact Belle: belle.severn@gmail.com or (613) 489-3158
Please try to attend this important meeting.
November 7, 2012
"Bill 16 Update"
With McGuinty's prorogation of the Ontario Legislature Bill 16, as well as all other unfinished business before the house, died. Legislation to amend DOLA will have to be re-introduced when the Ontario Legislature is called back into session by the new leader of the Liberal Party and is defeated by a vote of Confidence in the Legislature. The party election for this person will take place on January 26, 2013. The newly elected leader/Premier will then recall the Legislature in early to mid-February. As this will be a new sitting a new budget for the province will have to presented. This will give the two opposition parties who are in the majority the opportunity to defeat the Liberal Government and a new election will be called. This election will be held in late April or early May if the events unfold as forecast.
Both Randy Hillier PC and Cheri DiNovo NDP, cosigners of Bill 16, have reiterated their positions to re-introduce a Private Member's Bill to take out the Breed Specific clauses in DOLA. Hopefully, with a new party in power at Queen's Park, this new legislation will include the amendments that were presented to the committee reviewing Bill 16 that were voted down by the Liberals on the committee. It is also possible that the party forming the new government will introduce the new legislation itself rather than waiting for a new Private Members Bill.
Everything hinges on two things happening: one, the defeat of the current Liberal Government and two, the winning of the election by either the Progressive Conservative or New Democratic Party. If the Liberals win the election we will be back to where we were seven years ago, with another four years to wait until the next election.
It is imperative that all members take the initiative to support the party of their choice to help defeat the Liberals in the election. Some funds are available for political action in support of legislation that will bring to an end the Breed Specific Portion of the current DOLA legislation.
The Club and especially our Dogs need your unyielding support in this matter.
Clive
November 7, 2012
"SBTCC National Specialty 2012 Results"
BOB/BOW: Cumhill Hellraiser, Zane Smith
BOS/WB: Trugrip Summer Blues,
Dana and Jenny Merritt, breeders, Drazen Jerkovic, owner
BP/RWD/Best CAN Bred: Clandara's Outlaw Tracy Dineley
Best Veteran: CH Distaff Touchdown Dance Trudy Hanson
Best Bred By: Trugrip Winter Prince. Merritt's breeders, Sharon
Zylstra, Dana Merritt, owners
Altered: Dlines Sole Survivor CGN RN. Jeff Traversy, breeder,
Samantha Andress owner
Best Brood Bitch: CH Distaff Dark N Stormy. Breeder/Owners Trudy and
Paul Hanson
Best in Puppy Sweeps: Clandara's Outlaw
Congratulations to all!
Many thanks to Linda Robinson, Trudy Hanson, Tracy Dineley, and Belle Severn for their work which made this Specialty a success.
October 19, 2012
"SBTCC National Specialty 2012"
Saturday, Oct. 27
Fraser Valley Trade & Exhibition Centre (Tradex),
1190 Cornell St. Abbotsford, BC
Show is indoors
Spectators welcome!
http://www.bcdogshowservicesltd.ca/sbtccjs2012.pdf
July 24, 2012
"2012 Staffie Walk in Claresholm, AB - August 11, 2012"
Let's make it bigger and better this year!
I live in a little town called Claresholm. We are about 1 hour south of Calgary.
This is our 7th year doing the Walk. I am very excited this year. I am hoping to have more than 50 Staffies this year. Last year was a huge success with 42 Staffies and 60 people.
After the walk there will be a BBQ at my home with lots of great conversation about the breed. It always amazes me when I see everyone in my back yard talking about their Staffies and their love of the breed.
Last year our dogs were great ambassadors for the bully breeds. Each year as we walk many of the dogs on the side lines were barking and behaving badly. The Staffies paid no attention to the misbehaving dogs.
After the parade day, many of us from town were stopped and people were commenting on how well-behaved our dogs were. They could not believe there were so many bully dogs in one stop and no dog fights.
If you are interested in joining us for our walk and BBQ after, please contact me:
Jackie Liversuch 403 625 5565
I need everyone to be at my house by 10:30am Aug 11. I do have this event on Facebook if you would like to join also. You can find it here: https://www.facebook.com/events/478050508873163/
I encourage all owners of bully breeds to educate people in their community and be breed ambassadors.
Here are some pictures from last year's walk
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July 24, 2012
"Safe and Sound!"
Zane is no longer missing. He has been found, and is now safe and sound!
May 10, 2012
"Stop Canine Profiling - Email Your MPP"
http://www.stopcanineprofiling.com/3rdreading.email-mpp.php?sent=1
May 10, 2012
"Bill 16 - BSL Committee votes NO to Amendments - Randy Hillier"
http://www.youtube.com/embed/29W-GKGjSag
May 10, 2012
"President's Message - Bill 16"
"Sure I am of this, that you have only to endure to conquer." (Winston Churchill)
Well, people, were you actually surprised with what the Liberals did in Committee on May 9?
Their mistaken pride is getting in the way of fixing a bad law. We have to persuade people to write to their MPP's, whether a Liberal or not.
Many in that party do support the changes but the powers within the party will not let them express their own views. We have to give these members our support to speak out.
It is still going to be a fight, and perhaps a long fight but it is one that we must continue. Our dogs and our breed depend on it.
Please write to Mr. McGuinty or make an appointment to speak to your MPP. Mr. Hillier has asked us to do this.
Pat your dogs for me,
Clive
The Queen's Park addresses to Ontario MPPs: http://www.ontla.on.ca/web/members/member_addresses.do?AddType=QP&locale=en
The constinuency addresses for Ontario's MPPs: http://www.ontla.on.ca/web/members/member_addresses.do?AddType=CONT&locale=en
May 10, 2012
"Bill 16 Clause-by-Clause"
http://www.chicobandido.com/2012/05/bill16-clause/
May 10, 2012
"Urgent! Bill 16 - It's Time to Meet Your MPP!"
http://ihowie.blog.com/2012/05/09/bill-16-fails-at-committee-but-hope-exists/
May 7, 2012
"The latest on Bill 16"
News From Randy Hillier:
On Wednesday May 9 at 9 a.m. we start clause by clause consideration of Bill 16. This is the final step of the committee process and on completion the Bill gets referred to the House for third reading. The committee will be live streamed starting at 9 a.m. and you can click here to link to the feed.
May 2, 2012
"National Specialty 2012"
We are very pleased to announce our next national Specialty!
It will be held in conjunction with the Lower Mainland Shows in Abbotsford, British Columbia on Saturday October 27th, 2012.
Our distinguished judge is Kerrie Reeder from New South Wales, Australia.
All official and unofficial classes will be offered, as well as a Puppy Sweepstakes and Award of Merit.
If you are able to attend, please do so. If you cannot attend but would like to contribute to the Trophy Fund, please contact Coleen Wilkinson at cwilkinson@sympatico.ca.
For further information, please contact Belle Severn at 613-489-3158 or belle.severn@gmail.com.
April 28, 2012
"Bill 16 - Committee Transcripts Day 2"
The transcripts from the committee meeting held April 25th on Bill 16 can be viewed by clicking the link:
A Youtube Video of the proceedings can be viewed here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wydH766pflA&feature=youtu.be
April 19, 2012
"Bill 16 - Committee Transcripts Day 1"
The transcripts from the committee meeting held April 18th on Bill 16 can be viewed by clicking the link:
http://www.ontla.on.ca/web/committee-proceedings/committee_transcripts_details.do?locale=en&Date=2012-04-18&ParlCommID=8962&BillID=2552&Business&DocumentID=26206
April 16, 2012
"Staffie Tales"
The spring edition of "Staffie Tales" went in the mail Monday, April 16. If you do not receive yours in a timely fashion, please let me know. Special thanks to Mo Pyke for the unique cover!
Next deadline: June 30
Coleen
February 27, 2012
"Photo Collages"
September 4, 2010
"2010 SBTCC National Specialty results"
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Best in Specialty Show CH Quarterback's Extreme Justice
| Best of Opposite in Specialty Show CH Distaff Jubilee Gem
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Best of Winners in Specialty Show Tebralmist Cayuga Prince
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Best Puppy in Specialty Show Surestaff VooDoo Quartabac
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September 4, 2010
"Stop Canine Profiling"
A very informative website about all things BSL: http://www.stopcanineprofiling.com/alliances.php
April 25, 2010
"Know Your Responsibilities"
