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Information Bulletin No. 2009-01

1)    Annual General Meeting Update
2)    National Membership Drive
3)    Canadian Canine Good Citizen™ Test
4)    Going to the Dogs Dinner and Race Night – Friday, September 18, 2009
 

1)   Annual General Meeting Update

At the AGM on July 26th, several motions were adopted that will affect the membership.  They are as follows:

a)     Approval to Apply for Charitable Status:  The membership approved a motion that RDOC apply for charitable status.  If approved by the Canada Revenue Agency, RDOC will become a charity and will be in a position to issue income tax receipts. Approval of such an application may take 6 to 18 months.

b)     Change in Membership Renewal Date:  The membership approved a motion that RDOC adopt a universal membership renewal date, i.e. July 1st of every year, which is the start of the RDOC fiscal year.  This change will make the administration of membership renewal easier especially when we receive charitable status.   The Director for Membership, Julie More, will be sending out a letter of explanation shortly.
 

2)  National Membership Drive

Responsible Dog Owners of Canada is launching a major membership campaign across Canada and is thrilled to announce that Bike With My Dog, the Canadian distributor for The Springer, the K-9 Bike Jogger and the K-9 Cruiser (see www.bikewithmydog.com)  has generously donated a K-9 Bike Jogger to be awarded to one new or renewing member joining between July 1 until August 15. The winner of the draw must have a Canadian address (anywhere in Canada).

Responsible Dog Owners of Canada is proud to have Bike With My Dog as a corporate member and sponsor and invites you to check out the Bike With My Dog products that make biking with your dog safe and fun.

RDOC promotes responsible dog ownership through education and support.  Responsible dog owners must work together to ensure that promote and maintain a society that enthusiastically welcomes dogs in our communities.
 

3)  Canadian Canine Good Citizen™ Test

The next Canadian Canine Good Citizen™ Test is scheduled for Sunday, July 12th, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Forever Friends Dog Training School, 17 Grenfell Crescent, Unit 6, Ottawa, ON.

The test fee is $30 per dog.  Pre-registration is recommended.  Call 613.228.7764.

Dogs six (6) months or older are welcome.  Please note that RDOC recommends re-testing dogs every three (3) years.

Owners should ensure that they bring proof that the dog is licensed with the municipality, a current vaccination or titer certificate, a flat buckle or martingale collar, a plastic bag and a grooming tool.

RDOC is recruiting CCGC™ Test Evaluators across Canada.  If you are interested in becoming an evaluator, please contact us at ccgc@responsibledogowners.ca .
 

4)  Going to the Dogs Dinner and Race Night – Friday, September 18, 2009

Tickets are now available for the 4th Annual Going to the Dogs Dinner and Race Night at the Rideau Carleton Raceway, Ottawa, ON.  

Tickets are $40 per person and include a fabulous all-you-can-eat buffet, valet, coat check, live racing, complimentary race program, $2 wager coupon, silent auction, 50/50 Draw and door prizes.

All profits go to Responsible Dog Owners of Canada, Therapeutic Paws of Canada and Aussie Rescue Placement Helpline Inc.
 

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