June 2008
Motion 1 by Joyce Rowland: I move that the ACDCA, Inc adopt standards for entry of the Australian Cattle Dog into the Canine Health Information Center program consistent with the discussion and proposal found below. Proposed CHIC Requirements for the Australian Cattle Dog Testing from recognized foreign or other organizations, not listed below will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Hip Dysplasia (evaluation at two years or older) OFA evaluation OVC evaluation (Canadian—Ontario Veterinary College) PennHip evaluation Elbow Dysplasia (evaluation at two years or older) OFA evaluation OVC evaluation Eye Clearance (at least one evaluation at two years or older) CERF evaluation prcd-PRA DNA Test Testing from an OFA approved laboratory First Generation Obligates Prcd testing of the applicant dog is not required if the dog is a first generation Obligate A (the result of an A to A breeding where both sire and dam are tested) or a first generation Obligate B (the result of an A to C breeding where both sire and dam are tested) if: 1) the prcd-PRA test results for both sire and dam are in the OFA database and 2) sire, dam and obligate offspring for which CHIC status is being sought are DNA identity profiled and parentage verified. The DNA profile paperwork must be submitted along with a completed OFA DNA-based disease test application. 1) the prcd-PRA test results for both sire and dam are in the OFA database and 2) sire, dam and obligate offspring for which CHIC status is being sought are DNA identity profiled and parentage verified. The DNA profile paperwork must be submitted along with a completed OFA DNA-based disease test application. Congenital Deafness OFA evaluation based on BAER test Tests recommended but not required for CHIC at this time: PennHip at 6 months for measuring laxity that is correlated with future dysplasia Patellar Luxation OCD of Hocks Cardiac evaluation

Responses

Nominations for 2008-2009 Officers and Directors

In accordance with ACDCA, Inc Bylaws, the Nominating Committee has
presented to the ACDCA Board of Directors a 2008-2009 slate for all
officer positions, for the AKC Delegate and for all directors whose
terms expire this year. Normally a slate is presented to the
membership by April 1. However, the full slate is only now
available. The Nominating Committee included: Jim Hutchins, Chair;
Julie Bender and Sharon Knapp. Eric Sheets and Cherish Girard were
alternates and were involved in preliminary discussions but since
their names appeared on the final list they did not vote or discuss
the slate. Because of the delay in completion of the slate,
additional nominations are being taken until July 1, 2008 as
described below.

The positions up for election are President, Vice President,
Secretary, Treasurer, Southwest Director, North Central Director,
Northeast Director, and AKC Delegate.

President: John Kurpas, Michigan
Vice-President: Serenity Littlefield, Texas
Secretary: Cherish Girard, Oregon
Treasurer: Sara Reiter, New York
SW Director: Eric Sheets, California
NC Director: Kathy Buetow Branson, Illinois
NE Director: Rose Jurain, New York
AKC Delegate: Kathy Hamilton, Oregon

Additional nominations of members in good standing may be made by
written petition, signed by five members in good standing. The
nominations must be sent to me, the Secretary, at the address listed
below. I must receive any additional nominations on or before July
1. This date allows one month from the date of mailing of this
letter for any additional nominations. The nominee must be a resident
of the United States and a member in good standing for at least one
full fiscal year. The Club fiscal year runs from September 1 to
August 30.

A written acceptance from each additional nominee signifying his or
her acceptance to be a candidate is required. These acceptances must
be sent to me along with the petition. A member who has accepted a
nomination by the Nominating Committee cannot be nominated for
another position. If I receive no valid additional nominations, the
Nominating Committee slate will be declared elected and no balloting
will be required.

Thank you,

Tracy Johnson, Secretary, ACDCA Inc.

Send any additional nominations to:

Tracy Johnson
Secretary, ACDCA, Inc.
704 Canefield Ct.
Richmond, KY 40475
Email: Secretary@ACDCA.org