We’re kicking off 2012 with our Citizen Canine Dog Owner’s Association Annual General Meeting. Each year we hold an AGM to give members a chance to hear about what we’ve accomplished in the past twelve months, suggest activities and priorities for the year ahead, and elect a new Board of Directors for the organization. This is your chance to get involved with your organization and have a say in what it does.
Please mark your calendar for Thursday, January 26th at 7:30 pm. The meeting will be in Art Room 1 at the Cedar Hill Recreation Centre, 3220 Cedar Hill Road.
This year our president, Colin Carson, who founded Citizen Canine in 2002, is stepping down and a former Director, Mark Hawkes, has offered to stand for election to the President’s position. We will also be taking nominations from the floor for all positions. Everyone is welcome to attend the AGM, although only those who are paid up supporting members from 2010 and 2011 are eligible to vote.
You’re welcome to bring along any friends who might be interested in learning more about Citizen Canine and helping us in our work on behalf of dog owners in Greater Victoria. Hope to see you there!
AGENDA Welcome and introductions Membership report Financial repot and budget for 2012 Review of 2012 Directions for upcoming year Advocacy (municipalities, Summit Park petition, dogs on transit) Education (Sarah Kalnas seminar in May) Community building (Everybody & Their Dog Walk in June) 6. Election of executive for 2012 Nominees President, Mark Hawkes Vice President, Brenda Axon Secretary, Selina Pippy Treasurer, Joanna Pettit Director at large, Stephen Hammond (Other coordinator positions will be appointed by the new executive) 7. Other items 8. Adjournment
26 Jan 2012
Can you help us out?
Citizen Canine is looking for a secretary to sit on our executive this year. The Secretary is responsible for taking minutes at meetings (six to eight a year), handling correspondence, and keeping a list of Citizen Canine’s supporting members. The time commitment involved is only a few hours per month. It's a great opportunity for someone get involved with our organization. Would you be interested in helping out? If so, please contact us by email at info@citizencanine.org
02 Jan 2012
The Scoop - Fall 2011
14 Sep 2011
DOG SPEAK with Sarah Kalnajs is postponed until the spring of 2012
Breaking news…..
Due to a scheduling conflict, we have to postpone the Dog Speak Seminars from November 5 and 6 to May 5 and 6, 2012.
Regretfully, Sarah Kanajs was unable to make the originally scheduled dates. But she will definitely be coming to Victoria in May to offer the two day-long seminars we’ve described, plus a Friday evening lecture.
If you want to be on our email contact list for the seminars in May, please email to info@citizencanine.org. We’ll keep you posted as details are firmed up.
30 May 2011
Jan 27 2012
*** DOG SPEAK with Sarah Kalnajs is postponed until May 4, 5, and 6, 2012. If you would like to be on our contact list, please send an email to info@citizencanine.org ***
Citizen Canine is a non-profit network of individuals and organizations working together to promote responsible dog ownership and support the dog-owning community in Greater Victoria. Our three areas of focus are advocacy, public education, and canine community building.
Dogs are an important part of many families in Greater Victoria, yet public policy does not always provide much support for people with dogs. In some communities, people and their dogs are unduly denied access to parks, public transportation, and even a place to live. Citizen Canine is working to draw attention to these issues, with the goal of improving public access, acceptance, and welfare of dogs and dog owners in this region.
To pay by cheque, print out a membership form and send to the address enclosed. Click > HERE < for your Supporting Membership form to mail ... OR
Pay securely online:
In both cases, a membership card and letter will be mailed to you!
And check out our 'Good Dogs, Good Owners' brochure here. Feel free to print and distribute!
Every person who joins Citizen Canine adds to our influence and effectiveness with local policy-makers. As a member you will be kept informed about issues affecting dog owners as well as upcoming dog-related events. Citizen Canine sends out informational e-mails to members from time to time, as well as a quarterly e-newsletter packed with interesting and timely articles.
You will find plenty of information and discussion about dogs in our forum - with topics ranging from lost dogs, to training, and even dog-friendly accommodation. Feel free to jump right in with questions or responses of your own!
To submit your event particulars, click on the image below:
Citizen Canine's Dog-Related Events Calendar limits listings to dog-related events like fundraisers, lectures, seminars, etc. Sorry, we do not have room to list all training classes for dog owners.
Citizen Canine does not endorse any particular dog obedience trainer or club; however, we strongly encourage participation in basic dog obedience classes, and do endorse the benefit of positive dog obedience training for both owner and dog.
January 28 and 29, 2012 -- Search Dog Basics with Mary Ann Warren at the Hazelmere Country Club in Surrey This 18 hour seminar covers K9 scent and search theory, evidence search and lost person search. Tuition is $250 for working space or $125 for observers. Information and registration at www.precisionsearachdog.com
Friday, May 4, 2012 --Your Dog, the Missing Manual Mark your calendar for this evening talk with Sarah Kalnajs, internationally known dog behaviorist and trainer from Madison, Wisconsin. Details of time, location and cost to be announced soon. Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn from one of the experts.
May 5 and 6, 2012 -- DOG SPEAK, Deciphering the Canine Code. Sarah Kalnajs, CPDT, CDBC, owner of Blue Dog Training, presents a weekend of seminars for dog owners and professionals. Registration information coming soon.
