Amazing. What does it say about the club's supposed dedication to health that not a single member cared to stand for the position Margaret was forced out of?
And that these senior people are more concerned about their petty club politics than moving forward especially as THEIR OWN MEMBERS so clearly either quietly supported Margaret (beyond the little public show of their SGM, which so backfired with the general public and likely, broader club membership) or have abdicated any interest or responsibility towards making health a club-supported issue.
Some true colours have emerged here too, I think, in this post to the club website:
I am also reliably told and have seen the evidence that the breeder of Rollo (Beauella Radsinski), the dog at the centre of Pedigree Dogs Exposed, refused to answer any of the Club's letters sent to her to defend what she did in terms of breeding subsequent litters after his SM diagnosis. As a result, the issue became one of non-compliance and far more serious and had to be forwarded on to the KC itself -- which has ruled that she cannot register puppies from further litters from this dog.
Of course that means other breeders probably could....
Interesting that the breeder never felt she could simply produce his scan and vindicate herself and clear the air for her dog, especially given that she let an eminent neurologist's (Geoff Skerritt's) reputation be maligned over and over by some of her 'friends' who posted incessantly on this topic.
How these people live with themselves is beyond me.
And that these senior people are more concerned about their petty club politics than moving forward especially as THEIR OWN MEMBERS so clearly either quietly supported Margaret (beyond the little public show of their SGM, which so backfired with the general public and likely, broader club membership) or have abdicated any interest or responsibility towards making health a club-supported issue.
Some true colours have emerged here too, I think, in this post to the club website:
As the Kennel Club itself clearly stated it felt Margaret had worked hard over many years on behalf of breed health, a goal the KC supported publicly, and given that the KC indicated its own deep concerns that the CKCS Club ever held its SGM and had removed its health rep from her position... one can only imagine that some fresh energy and dedication to breed health rather than just shows will be welcomed. Margaret for Club chair!!RESIGNATION ANNOUNCEMENT
The Electoral Reform Society yesterday notified our Secretary that it had received only one nomination for the 2009 Committee Elections. That Nominee is Mrs Margaret Carter. There being only one nomination, a ballot of the membership will not be required and, in accordance with the Rules, Mrs Carter will rejoin the Committee at the next Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Mrs Carter will rejoin the Committee having been removed as a committee member at a recent Special General Meeting. I do not wish to continue to serve the club under such circumstances. After much consideration, and with the deepest regret, I have decided to resign the Chairmanship, with effect from the forthcoming AGM.
Our Vice Chairman, Sheena Maclaine, has also resigned for the same reason as myself, with immediate effect. She will, however, continue as Show Manager for the next Championship Show in February. Our Secretary, Annette Jones, has likewise tendered her resignation and this will take effect from the next AGM.
Lesley Jupp
14th December 2009
I am also reliably told and have seen the evidence that the breeder of Rollo (Beauella Radsinski), the dog at the centre of Pedigree Dogs Exposed, refused to answer any of the Club's letters sent to her to defend what she did in terms of breeding subsequent litters after his SM diagnosis. As a result, the issue became one of non-compliance and far more serious and had to be forwarded on to the KC itself -- which has ruled that she cannot register puppies from further litters from this dog.
Of course that means other breeders probably could....
Interesting that the breeder never felt she could simply produce his scan and vindicate herself and clear the air for her dog, especially given that she let an eminent neurologist's (Geoff Skerritt's) reputation be maligned over and over by some of her 'friends' who posted incessantly on this topic.
How these people live with themselves is beyond me.