Hello all

Myself (Roberta Brady) and Meredith Johnson-Snyder are the legislative liaisons for the Ohio Federation of Dog Clubs newly formed. Here is a synopsis of the club:

Membership is of three types:
a. All Ohio AKC member clubs as well as performance clubs.
b. Associate member clubs open to all non-AKC clubs, groups, organizations who wish to support club objectives.
c. Sponsor member open to individuals who wish to support the club objectives.

OUR MISSION- To bring legislation relating to dogs and/or dog ownership to the attention of individual members, member clubs and the public and to take such action as may be required to protect the rights of responsible animal owners.

GOALS:
Promote the welfare of dogs.
Representation on all dog related legislation proposed by local and state government in Ohio.
Coordinate efforts with the American Kennel Club in areas of legislation and public education.
Educate the public about responsible dog ownership.

The website address is www.ofodc.org

For more information you may contact Meranda Hendricks at meranda@tesg.net or Roberta Brady at mbrady11@columbus.rr.com
Thank you for your interest.


In Addition:

On Wednesday, October 1, I contacted the administrative assistants for Rep. Hughes, Senator Cates and Rep. Webster. All three assistants stated that no action will be taking place on the bills until after the National election on November 4.

I will keep all updated......Roberta Brady

OFDC General and Board Meetings at Urbana Show

Greetings All:

Hope all is well. A reminder for OFDC board, members and other interested parties---our quarterly general membership meeting will be after BIS this coming Saturday in Urbana, OH.

We will have a board meeting, during groups prior to the general meeting. Officers and board members, please RSVP (to me) as soon as possible.

At the Urbana Shows, we will have an OFDC information table available with flyers, membership packets and additional dog legislation information. We are in need of volunteers to work at the table. I will be sending around a sign-up sheet tomorrow for sign-ups... please fill in a time and send it back to me if you are available. I'll create a master document and have it ready for everyone via e-mail by Thursday afternoon.

Please pass the word.

Sharon Unrau
OFDC Recording Secretary