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Secretarial Report

Dear Members, The Royal Kennel Club has approved
the use of a ramp for Keeshonds in
the show ring, if one is available at
shows and if both judge and exhibitor
Having taken over as Honorary agree.
Secretary in May 2024 I am still very
much on a learning curve. Geraldine We were sad to accept Malcolm
is a wonderful guide and mentor as I Matthews' resignation from the
learn the ropes and she continues in Committee earlier in the year.
the role of Assistant Secretary and Shelley Johnston has recently been
Show Secretary. My sincere thanks co-opted to join us.
to the Chair, Melanie, and all the
Committee members for their Keeshond walks continue around the
support.
country and are often very well
Since May a large focus of attention supported.
for the Committee has been the
arrangements for the 2025 Centenary Following discussion at the Keeshond
Show and it will continue to be until Club Committee's meeting in June an
we reach the Centenary in May 2025. amendment to the Club's Code of
Ethics was submitted to the Royal
May I remind you that: Kennel Club for its consideration. The
• Food booking forms should RKC has now approved the revised
be submitted and paid for by Code which is available on the
14th February 2025. following pages and on the Keeshond
Club's website.
• Hotel rooms can be reserved
at a special rate if booked by The additional wording strengthens
15th October 2024. the Club's position in the event of
members' inappropriate behaviour
Further information can be found on
the Club's website. and is in line with the RKC's own
wording.
Running alongside that the Club held I look forward to seeing many of you
the annual Dog of The Year at forthcoming shows.
Competition and other fundraising
ideas to support the Centenary Show Joan Miles (Mrs)
and will hold the normally scheduled Honorary Secretary of the
shows.
Keeshond Club
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