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We are nearing the end of the 2022 – 2023 show season. The last few shows of the season can be filled with both excitement and anxiety. Winning is formidable! Winning at all costs? Not so much. Winning has meaning when it is done with integrity and fair play. That being said, this can be somewhat of a bittersweet time as many cats will go onto their new careers. Some will go onto to have kittens that will leave their footprint with CFA, and some will retire to the life of leisure. I would like to think they all find that special place to live long and happy lives with people who love and cherish them.
This Year’s Annual
The election for Director-at-Large is quickly approaching. Each candidate has a statement on the CFA website available for your review. The deadline for receipt of ballots in the Central Office is June 1, 2023. A link to all clubs that have submitted a ballot is listed on the Annual Meeting page.
The Annual Meeting and awards banquet in Tucson, Arizona will be held at the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa. The property is stunning! Pictures and a schedule of events can also be found on the Annual Meeting page. Be sure to reserve your room early using the link to secure the special rate as it is substantially less than the current rate.
Handful of New Show Rules
for 2023 – 2024 Show Season
1. Entries for all shows in Regions 1-7 must be received through the CFA online entry form on the CFA website. (SR 6.36 b) All shows in Regions 1-7, excluding Hawaii, must close to entries no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on the Monday before the opening of the show. Shows may specify an earlier closing time. (SR 6.36 a)
2. When the requirements for Top 15 are met, Champion awards will be expanded to Best through Fifth (AB/LH/SH) and Premier awards will be expanded to Best through Third (AB/LH/SH), respectively. (SR 11.28)
3. When the requirements for Top 15 are met, Best through 10th Best will be scored as they currently are. Eleventh Best will earn 1 point less than 10th Best; 12th Best will earn 2 points less than 10th Best; 13th Best will earn 3 points less than 10th Best; 14th Best will earn 4 points less than 10th Best and 15th Best will earn 5 points less than 10th Best. (Article XXXVI – Determination of Show Points)
4. A cat or kitten transported to a show by a judge who is officiating at that show may not be entered in that show. (SR 35.04)
5. The CFA Exhibitor’s Code of Ethics is available online at https://cfa.org/exhibitor-code-of-ethics/. A violation of the Exhibitor’s Code of Ethics may be considered unsportsmanlike conduct. (SR 1.04)
Wishing everyone a wonderful end of year show season, fun beginnings to the new show season and hope to see you at this year’s Annual.
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Our featured cat this month is CFA's 10th Best Cat in Premiership 2022 Reg 1-9 GP, NW BALASHAH ANYTHING GOES, a blue and white bicolor Persian neuter. | |
CFA Breed Council membership is open for renewal for the May 1, 2023-2024 term. To check your eligibility, to apply or to renew, follow the links on this web page:https://cfa.org/cfa-breed-councils/
May 1, 2023: Delegate forms must be postmarked, faxed or emailed by this date to be eligible to vote at the Annual Meeting. Faxed and emailed forms must be received by 11:59 PM EDT.
May 4, 2023: Club fees & membership list must be RECEIVED in CO by this date for a club to be eligible to vote at the Annual Meeting.
June 1, 2023: CFA Directors-at-Large ballot must be RECEIVED in CO by this date. Faxed or emailed forms must be received by 11:59 PM EDT.
June 1, 2023: Club fees & membership list must be RECEIVED in CO by this date for a club to remain on CFA’s membership roster.
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CFA’s Show Calendar
Publicize details regarding your show for FREE on CFA’s show calendar. Include information such as hours open to spectators, admission prices, contests, photographer, parking details, etc. such as the example below.
| Use the link at the top of the show calendar page to send us your show flyer, breed summary and any other information you want to advertise, or use this direct link: https://cfa.org/submit-show-information/ | | |
2023-2024 Show Season Brings Changes | |
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Point Requirements and Major Show Rule Changes
for the 2023-2024 Show Season
The 2023-2024 Show Rules are now available online. The Addendum to the Show Rules which provides exemptions/exceptions to the 2023-2024 Show Rules can also be found online.
Read about the list of the point requirements, and a list of other major show rule changes is available via this document.
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CFA Show Rule 5.04 requires a copy of the show flyer be submitted to the Central Office 90 days prior to the date of the show. If a show is licensed with less than 90 days to the date of the show, the show flyer must be included in the license application package.
At the October 2022 board meeting, the board passed a motion effective May 1, 2023 that a fee of $100 be paid to CFA if the show flyer is not submitted as required. Additionally, no further show licenses will be approved until the $100 fee is paid.
The Central Office will monitor compliance with the rule and send reminders to shows as far in advance as possible of the 90-day rule. **However, it remains the show's responsibility to submit the show flyer, regardless of the receipt of a reminder.** Keep in mind that shows licensed with less than 90 days to the date of the show must submit the show flyer with the show license.
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CFA offers 5 different types of financial sponsorships for CFA licensed shows: regular, in-conjunction, agility, region 9 airfare supplement and infrequent-region judge supplement. Check out the application which has more details.
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Melanie Morgan - Judging Program Committee Chair | |
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Judging Program Committee changes and advancements from the April 4, 2023 CFA Board Meeting:
Following T-3 Judges advanced from Trainee to Associate Judge effective immediately:
HONG KONG AREA:
Patrick Au -LH
Grace Cheung- LH
Alex Chunlap- LH
Russell Law- LH
Pak Hei Leung- LH
Chrissie Chan – SH
Phebe Low – SH
Sarah Ng – SH
Andy Yeung – SH
REGION 9:
Tuija Aaltonen – SH
Oscar Silva Sanchez – SH
Marika Lahti – LH
Many congratulations to all!
Other changes that affect CFA judges directly:
Associate Judge trainees now allowed to clerk in either specialty while in training.
Associate and single specialty judges allowed to exhibit in opposite specialty on second day of a two day show or second show of a 6X6
SSP rings may be judged by CFA AB judges or guest judges on the approved guest Judge list
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THINKING ABOUT BECOMING A CFA JUDGE?
Now is a great time to consider becoming a judge. The Board and the Judging Program Committee have approved a number of changes in the rules that make them more flexible and attainable. There is now an option for those who do not want to breed, but love to exhibit. Please thoughtfully consider the CFA Judging Program as part of your future in CFA.
Here are some of the questions we are frequently asked:
1. How long must I have been active in CFA prior to applying? For the Breeder option, 5 years of active breeding, for the Exhibitor option 7 years of active exhibiting.
2. Do I have to be a licensed clerk? YES, with Master clerk preferred. However, if you are a clerk and do not want to be a master clerk, you can test out of that requirement.
3. Do I have to belong to a club? YES, and you must be active in the club.
4. When can I apply for a Judge Mentor? When you have been breeding a minimum of 3 years or exhibiting a minimum of 5 years. Since there is a limit on the number of applicants a judge can mentor, we want to provide quality oversight, yet not tie up judges for years with one applicant.
5. What can I be doing to ensure I am on the right track while waiting to be paired with a mentor?
a. Join a CFA club and become active in show production.
b. Become known in your breed, and show excellent examples of the breed. Work on attaining the required number of Grand Champions or Grand Premiers.
c. Attend a Clerking school and become a licensed clerk.
6. Where can I get answers to my questions? The application administrator or any member of the Judging Program Committee will be happy to answer questions.
7. Do I need to attend a BAOS (Breed Awareness and Orientation School)? YES, but there is a time limit, it must be within 2 years of submission of your complete application.
More info can be found here: https://cfa.org/applying-to-the-judging-program/
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Barbara Jaeger - Secretary
Every year, there are members of the CFA Judging program who truly go the "extra mile". CFA's Judges Association has developed an award to recognize those members with a special thank you. The Judges Association is now taking nominations for the 2023 Spotlight Award. Please tell why you think your nomination should receive the award.
If you know of a Judge who has performed "above and beyond" in support of CFA, the cat fancy or cats in general, this is your opportunity to nominate them for the Judges Association Spot Light Award. Any Judge with Approved or Approval pending status is eligible. The nomination should be made based upon contributions or achievements while actively judging.
The following examples are some (but by no means all) of the type of service and contributions that can be considered:
- Public speaking as an ambassador of the cat fancy (i.e.., "speaks to U of Penn feline vet school about CFA breeds")
- Serves as a mentor for new judges by accepting trainee judges at shows, serving on past judge training programs or committees, presenting at breed awareness workshops or judges workshops, development of training materials for judges.
- Serves to mentor and encourages new and existing exhibitors through activities such as participation in clerking or newbie exhibitor programs, coordination of grooming classes.
- Participates in local "grass-roots" animal welfare efforts in the community such as service to local agencies, works with local purebred rescue in breed identification, does educational programs at local schools or any activity which benefits cats or domestic animals in general."
Please submit any nominees by May 25, 2023 to Barbara Jaeger, CFA JA Secretary, Barbara.jaeger911@gmail.com or mail to 14805 S 25th Way, Phoenix, AZ 85048 and please contact me if you have ay questions.
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Preparing Your Cat For a Successful Show | |
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Wendy Heidt
Everyone loves to watch a cat enjoy themselves on the judge’s table. They command attention as they strike a pose, much like a super model on the runway.
As exhibitors and breeders, you can help your cats to achieve success.
Show rules 11.17 through 11.19 all discuss handling in the ring. Rule 11.19 d is “The decision of the judge whether or not a cat is behaving in a recalcitrant or threatening manner is final and shall not be questioned.”
Preparing your cat for this handling is important to set them up for success. No judge likes to disqualify cats for behavior.
Do you take them out of the cages the way the judges do? Observe how the judges remove the cats from the cages. Cats should face the back of the cage and relax into the judges’ hands to leave the cage backwards. Do you handle your cats at home the way the judges do? Place your hands on the sides of their heads and feel for the jawbone and along the profile. Ruffle the coat backwards. Feel from the base of the tail all the way to the tip.
Preparing them for the experience on the table and desensitizing them to the examination procedures will help them to be less stressful and more likely to show their inner beauty as they captivate the judge and the crowd
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Annette Wilson, Chair
At the February, 2023 CFA Board Meeting, board members ratified a number of standard changes passed by Breed Council members. These changes are effective May 1, 2023 and will be detailed in the CFA Breed Standards.
Of note, the Lykoi were advanced to championship status; the Toybob advanced to Provisional status and the Scottish now have the Straight-Ears in two divisions (longhair and shorthair). Two new colors/patterns were recognized: Karpati for the LaPerms and Bi-metallic for the Siberians. For a brief note of the other changes....take a look at this document.
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CFA Breed Council membership is open for renewal for the May 1, 2023-2024 term. To check your eligibility, to apply or to renew, follow the links on this web page:https://cfa.org/cfa-breed-councils/ | |
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Charlene Campbell, Chair
FIP is a breeder and pet owner's nightmare. Formerly a death sentence for a cat, recent developments have brought about treatments which can save a cat's life.
Currently you can sign up for a FREE FIP Treatment Trial at UC Davis! They will provide everything! More information is available on this handout.
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CFA YEARBOOK REDUCES ADVERTISING RATES!
That's right! It' is now easier and less expensive to place YOUR ad in the CFA Yearbook! Celebrate your achievements from the past show season or put the spotlight on your cattery.
Complete information is available here. Start planning now - submission deadline is August 9!
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Teresa Keiger, Editor
Cat Talk's Annual
Kitten Issue is Out!
Our annual "Kitten Issue" comes 65 days after our breeding issue. This year we've focused on socializing kittens (for home AND show), finding the perfect home for those kittens, a little girl who has managed to survive (and thrive) with a cleft palate, vaccines and schedules for kittens, and dealing with colibacillosis in kittens. And that's just the kitten section! We also went "Up Close and PURR-sonal" with Dee Johnson and Connie Roberts, and looked at the ins and outs of feline digestion. (and there are still MORE articles!) The Cat Talk staff worked overtime on this issue and we hope everyone enjoyed it and learned something.
We've already got the June issue in production - so DO make certain that your subscription is up to date. (remember: you'll receive a notice when your subscription is beginning to lapse).
CFA Annual Fashion Faux Paws
Every big event has underlying stories that may or may not have gone unnoticed. For example: we’re sure that attendees are already thinking about what to wear to this gala event. But what happens when the best-sewn plans of banquet attendees go awry?
- Lost a dress when that bag went missing and had to improvise?
- Come close to having a “wardrobe malfunction” just as you’re about to walk onstage?
- Forgot a very important piece of your outfit – now what?
WE WANT TO KNOW!
For the June issue of Cat Talk, we’re doing a feature on awards banquet faux-pas and we want YOUR story! (and high res photos should you happen to have one). Please send your stories to Candilee Jackson at pawdancercattery@gmail.com
And don't forget: Cat Talk makes a great gift for friends near and far - or yourself! Order and gift a subscription at https://cfa.org/cattalk-almanac/
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Kelly Crouch, CFA Legislative Information Liaison
Sharon Coleman, CFA Legislative Legal Analyst
Update on Texas Breeder Licensing Threshold Reduction Bills
In March, both houses of the Texas Legislature considered identical bills that would lower the state licensing threshold for cat and dog breeders. Initially left pending in committee, House Bill 2238 and Senate Bill 876. Both committees have now voted favorably on the bills with one minor amendment for dog conformation breeders. A floor vote is the next step.
For the committee hearings, Texans commenting on both bills found they had to navigate different processes. The Texas Senate still embraces the old, familiar method of using an email form to contact individual legislators rather than the committee. But committee members often limit emails to district constituents, thus missing out on vital feedback. People can submit written testimony in person if they cannot speak at the hearing.
Committees in the House, however, can take advantage of an app that makes it easy for constituents to comment on a bill scheduled for a public hearing. People wanting to comment must affirm state residency to use the House Public Comment portal. The 100 comments on HB 2238 were submitted to the committee and then posted on the bill web page after the hearing. This process lends itself to quick, informal statements, but savvy advocates will still include a position statement at the beginning of their comment and avoid any ambiguity. Failing to do so requires the legislative staff to interpret - or misinterpret - the commenter's position when making their tally!
The Texas House is not alone in embracing changes in the digital age. California and Washington are among those making it easier for constituents to voice their opinions to legislative committees. Some legislative bodies make it easier to contact one's legislator, but not committees where a lot of important work is done.
The duplicate bill, HB 274, was assigned to the same committee as HB 2238 but has not been scheduled for a hearing yet.
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Please report legislation happenings in your area to the Legislative Group – legislation@cfa.org
Visit the CFALegislativeNews Facebook page and the CFA Legislative Group Blog to see the current legislative news.
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A list of our honored donors for the month of March is available here
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Spring Giving Campaign
Join EveryCat Health Foundation this April and May as we “Spring into Action” for better feline health!
EveryCat Health Foundation received thirty-nine proposals in our most recent grant cycle! While we cannot fund them all, these competitive proposals are laser-focused on the cutting edge of feline medicine, tackling topics from feline infectious peritonitis, chronic kidney disease, diabetes, breed-specific diseases, and many more.
We count on your support of EveryCat Health Foundation to fund this research which paves the way for healthier, happier lives for every cat, every day, everywhere.
Help us help cats live longer, healthier lives. Every cat, every day, everywhere!
https://everycat.salsalabs.org/main-donation-form/index.html
Tax Tips with George Eigenhauser
What do you do if you have already filed your federal income tax return but discover you need to make a correction? IRS Tax Tip 2023-47 can assist taxpayers who need to amend a prior tax return.
In general, you may file an amended return (usually 1040-X) within three years from the date you filed the original return or two years from when you paid the taxes owed, whichever is later. The IRS advises that an amended return should be filed if there's a change in your filing status, income, deductions, or credits. However, not all mistakes need to be corrected.
The IRS says you do not need to correct math errors or if you forgot to attach a form. Instead, the IRS will check your math while processing your return and will notify you by mail if they need any missing forms. The IRS has an interactive assistant, “Should I file an Amended Return,” at: https://www.irs.gov/help/ita/should-i-file-an-amended-return.
If you have a refund due from your most recent return the IRS recommends you wait to get it before filing an amended return to claim an additional refund. If additional taxes are due, they should be paid as soon as possible to avoid potential penalties and interest.
Don’t forget that if you made a mistake on your federal tax return you should review your state or local tax return as well.
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Save the Dates!
EveryCat Health Foundation and the National Kitten Coalition are hosting a three-part Webinar Series, “The Art of Raising a Happy, Healthy Kitten”.
If you are planning to or have recently added a new kitten to your family or are looking for information to share with new kitten families in your community, this series will provide crucial information for raising a kitten into a happy, healthy cat.
For more information about the series, and to register for all three sessions, visit this page on the EveryCat website.
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Our friends at Motel 6 would like CFA to continue to receive the 10% discount at participating locations by using the new updated reservation code of CPOAPHHT. There is a dedicated reservation site for CFA at www.motel6.com/en/cp/cfa.html or you may call 800-466-8356.
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Code: 1000026977
or call 877-999-3223 and ask for the discount code CFA CAT FANCIERS ASSOCIATION
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Terri Zittel - Regional Secretary
McKenzie River Cat Club is back in Eugene, OR. The club held their show on March 18th and 19th and it was a roaring success. The entry was good and the gate was enormous! Look forward to their 2024 show
The Puget Sound/Mountain Mist Cat Clubs just finished their two day 10 ring show in Longview, WA. A few problems but all in all a really nice show. Our Regional Director, Pam Moser, stepped up to the plate to replace a judge that became ill. This caused a bit of rearranging but we got it done.
On Sunday, the club had prizes in the rings. Neil Quigley got the kittens and the prizes were Easter Eggs with money inside. Neil put the eggs in with the kittens. Even though it was late in the day, the kittens had a ball. Eggs were bouncing all over the show cages. Yeah, the show manager, me, just too tired to take a picture or two.
We do have pictures of some of the contestants in the Easter Bonnet contest.
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Traci Whittenberg, Regional Secretary
Region 3 celebrated the luck of the Irish at the Lucky Cats cat show presented by Ozark Cat Fanciers in Garland, Texas. The show was a great success with plenty of exhibitors and many guests who came to see the beautiful cats in Region 3!
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John Colilla, Regional Director
Article contributions from Wendy Goldman and Carmen Lawrence
Mid-Ohio Cat Fanciers – April 1-2, 2023
We traveled from far and wide...family from north, south, east and mid-west made the trek in wind and rain to Mansfield, OH for the Mid-Ohio Cat Fanciers April Fools’ Day show. Things were going great! By 11:30am premiership had been judged in two rings. Household Pets had already completed a final. And both LH and SH Specialty kitten finals had already been completed in another ring. Then the lights flickered...and then POOF! It was dark. Cell phones became flashlights, and those who prepare for the worst went out to their vehicles to collect their batter powered camping lanterns. At that time, there was no ETA for when power would be restored.
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So we held a GLR Regional Meeting by lantern light. (above) And we sat...till 5pm. We huddled with our friends trying to stay warm as the temp continued to drop in the building. (above right) Some took naps. Some snuck back to the hotels where there was power, hoping their friends would call them with good news that the lights were back on. And our esteemed board members present, Melanie Morgan, John Colilla and Kathy Calhoun, spent the afternoon making phone calls to figure out what the plan of attack would be. And at 5pm...we left. | |
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We enjoyed dinner with our friends while we still awaited word about the electricity. 5am Sunday rolled around, and we all received the unfortunate email...there was still no power and the ETA for restoration was Tuesday afternoon. The show unfortunately could not go on.
But we are the Great Lakes Region – and one of the things that makes us GREAT is how we pull together to make the best of any given situation. Many of us reminisce days past when there was time in the show hall to socialize with friends, and not racing around the show hall. We all got that opportunity to spend quality time together that day...even if it was, in the dark.
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Just Cat-In Around Cat Fanciers - April 8-9, 2023
Here comes Peter Cottontail...Hoppin’ down the bunny...WHAT? Bunny? No no NO! That can’t be! We have cats! But on Easter weekend while most people were hoping the Easter Bunny would bring them baskets full of goodies...a group of us were in Bowling Green, OH hoping the judges would bless our kitties with full rosettes from the club! And we were Hangin’ With Our Peeps! While we were all in show mode, there was plenty of smiles, laughter and socializing in the show hall!
The CFA family was greeted in the morning with the gift of an Easter Egg with a surprise inside! Many found small cat toys, but a few fortunate people found MONEY!
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We were also given a paper cut out egg which was used for the Spectator’s Choice Award! (above) Spectators were given a sticker and were asked to place on the egg of the cat they liked best. It was a great way to get the spectators involved and get both spectators and exhibitors talking with each other! The judging rings were decorated with various Easter décor, including the latest stuffed animal craze SQUISHMALLOWS! | |
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Show manager Sabrina Greiser was instrumental in coordinating box lunches to be delivered each day for those who ordered ahead and word in the show hall was they were AMAZING!
No one enjoys spending any holiday away from their family...but Just Cat-In Around made spending the Easter holiday in the show hall a blast. And despite the Easter weekend and unseasonably warm weather, the spectators came out both days for the show! It was definitely a lovely way to spend the weekend away from home!
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Mike Shelton, Regional Director
Los Colores Cat Club held their traditional "Country Fair" show in Palm Springs on March 25. Besides the wonderful cats and judging lineup, the highlight of the show was a surprise celebration for longtime club member Jennifer Reding, as this show was her first domestic allbreed judging assignment!
As the show season winds down, good luck to all in achieving your goals, whatever they may be.
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Candilee Jackson, Regional Secretary
Led by Show Managers Jennie Batten and Jessica Franz, Mo-Kan Cat Club hosted a one-day show on March 11th in a new and larger show hall at the City Center Fitness, in Lenexa, Kansas. Using the theme, “Spring Fling,” the show featured the very popular cat costume contest, and provided free CFA coloring books for all children in attendance. Made and donated by Jean Ingram of Summit Pet Services, a gorgeous quilt was the center piece of the show’s raffle.
It was certainly NOT April Fools Day in Waukeshau, Wisconsin, where Cats of Wisconsin (COWs) held their second “Moo-au” (luau for the uneducated!) on April 1st. This clever and fun club goes out of its way to celebrate COWs including cash drawings from the Milk Pail: Lori Alexander and Lisa Morgan each pulled a $100 bill from the bucket! Show manager, Bobbie Weirauch reported “the gate was fantastic, almost 1.5 times larger than last year … Thank you, Mike Altshul!” Among the show goings-on, there were at least four new grands, and seven new exhibitors, five of whom had purebred cats. They were given New Exhibitor badges so they could be easily identified if help was needed. Judge Annette Wilson congratulated the show’s club members for their dedicated work which resulted in “smiles and energy. The influx of spectators started right at 9am and continued throughout the day … the place was packed with folks interested in the cats, the process and the great variety of vendors.” WELL DONE, COWs!
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In just a few weeks, the show season will be over. I'm proud to remember all of the great shows which were produced here in the Southern Region and would like to thank all the hard-working clubs in our region for giving our exhibitors such great shows AND to the exhibitors who came from all over to exhibit here in the Southern Region. Here's hoping that many of you achieved whatever goals that you have this season, and we're looking forward to what comes next in the 2023-2024 season!
Photos! Photos! Photos!
It's never too early to submit your cats' photos for our regional awards banquet, and the team is ready to begin accepting them! So...get your cats' photos taken and send them in to photocentral@cfasouthern.org.
Remember also that Cheryl Coleman needs YOUR photos for both the regional and national On the Road Again presentations. She can't show your photos if you don't send them in! Email them to her at cherylcoleman.2016@outlook.com
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In Memorium - Diana Belfatto
Diana Belfatto suddenly passed away March 19. She and her husband Bob were known throughout CFA for their wonderful Persians; their cattery is Belcats. They also produced shows in Florida for years, particularly in Melbourne. They have been an integral part of the cat fancy in the region and were one month shy of their 60th anniversary at the time of Diana's passing.
The region will miss you, Diana.
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We had a clerking school at Act III in Osaka on March 18.
There were eight attendants including new six people.
On the next day, March 19 we had show by Nishi Nihon Cat Fanciers. The entry was pretty good.
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On the next weekend March 26 in Tokyo we had Michina Cat Fanciers show with big entries! There were two American judges and one European judge. Club had exhibition ring and also Best of Best for HHP. There were many HHP cats!
On April 9, we had show in Tokyo by Japan Shaded Fanciers & Nyanko Yokohama. We had pretty busy month.
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During these shows cherry blossom were in full bloom here and there in Tokyo and Osaka. I went to very famous place of cherry blossom in Kyoto. There are great many cherry trees along the both side of banks of a river!! People love tunnel of cherry trees. | |
WiuRan Wang (5D) - CFA ID coordinator: China North | |
On 18 March 2023, the CFA China hosted the CFA China ID Banquet 2019-2020 &. 2021-2022 in Macau. Finally we have done it, mask off! During the pandemic lockdowns period, we have re-schedule the CFA China ID Award Banquet Ceremony couple time. We made in finally. Thanks very much for the support from CFA, and ID chair Kathy Calhoun & ID co-chair Matthew Wong can attend this event. Sincere thanks to the generous sponsors, committed working partners, award winners, wonderful fanciers to celebrate our success in Macau, Las Vegas of the East. A big thank you to the Grand Hyatt catering crew and production team. Travelling to China is now as easy as before the pandemic. Look forward to seeing more friends from all over the world in China. Appreciate the hard work from many clubs, we have seen CFA shows in Nanjing, Ningbo, Chengdu, Chongqing and Shenyang this season. Good to see fanciers working on Guangzhou to join the roster in the next season. | |
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Teresa Keiger
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