Friday, March 20, 2009

Poll

Good Morning,

Please go to the web site below and at the top of the video is a poll (its a tab that says "Poll").

Please vote NO to these propositions and you can leave a comment if youchoose.

http://tinyurl.com/d5b3l5

or

http://www.kxan.com/dpp/news/texas_lege/Dog_fight_starts_on_fixing_Texas_pets

Please cross post as well.

Thanks,

Meranda Hendricks
Ohio Federation of Dog Clubs

Friday, March 13, 2009

Immediate Action Needed!

Please take 15 seconds out of your time to sign the PetPac petition to President Obama stating that you don't want PETA and the HSUS to speak for you & your rights as pet owners, breeders & exhibitors.

http://www.petpac.net/action/ petitions/ hsus_peta_ do_not_represent _majority_ of_americans_ (http://www.petpac. net/action/ petitions/ hsus_peta_ do_not_represent _majority_ of_americans)


Outdoor News DailyGroup of Congressmen to Advocate Animal Rights AgendaFebruary 20th, 2009_http://outdoornewsdhttp://ouhttp://outhttp://ouhttp_ (http://outdoornewsdaily.com/index.php/archives/6305)

The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) couldn't be happierwith the formation of a new group of Congressmen that will promote itsagenda.

On February 18, U.S. Representatives Jim Moran (D- VA) and EltonGallegy (R- CA) announced the formation of a new Congressional AnimalProtection Caucus. The goal of the group is to get like-minded membersof Congress together and promote animal rights policy in Washington,D.C. through forums and briefings.

According to the Humane Society Legislative Fund (HSLF), thelegislative wing of the HSUS, the new caucus will "take lawmaking forthe animals to the next level." HSLF went on to gush in its blog, "wecould not be more excited about their leadership of this neworganization of humane lawmakers.

"HSUS President and CEO, Wayne Pacelle was also prominently quoted inRep. Moran's press release announcing the caucus' formation.

Pacelle stated, "The newly constituted Congressional Animal ProtectionCaucus will help better align our federal policies with publicopinion, and we are excited to work closely with its leaders and withthe entire Congress to combat cruelty and abuse."

As of press time, a full list of other U.S. Representatives joiningthe caucus was not available. However, the USSA will let sportsmenknow as the names become available. Each member of the caucus shouldbe contacted by constituents in their districts.

Representatives should be made aware of HSUS' radical anti-huntingagenda. They also need to be aware that sportsmen expect their representatives not to kowtow to that agenda.

Monday, March 9, 2009

Federation Update From The President

I wanted to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their patience and understanding as the Federation works to move forward after the loss of Bobbi Brady. Bobbi offered her time and dedication to the club that has left a large void. I am coming to you today to ask for your help in filling that void. Below are some tasks that Bobbi handled as well as others that were created at the January meeting. I am asking you to step up and help the club move forward and grow by taking on some of these challenges.

1. Bobbi worked directly with our Website volunteer Colleen Timko to put information on the blog. If someone could bring updated legislative information and updates to the blog that is a great way to get information out there.

2. At the January meeting we discussed state wide coordinator’s to bring legislative information awareness in two areas. One would be in the Dog Show area and the other would be in the community area. These coordinators would work with member’s throughout the state to offer education and make presentations at dogs shows and community event’s, like the booths at “dog walks” or attending Responsible Dog Owner Day throughout the state.

3. Membership chair who would chair a committee to increase membership in all area’s as outlined in the constitution.

4. Fund raising Chair to form a committee to look at fundraising opportunities.

5. Match chair to partner with shows in Ohio to provide a federation match which could include a presentation about the Federation and current legislation.

Finally one area I would like to see the club work on is an annual educational fun match in Bobbi’s name to bring awareness of local and state legislation as well as a fun environment to show dogs. If you have ideas or questions or would like to help the club move forward please contact me at info@ofodc.org or call me at 614/302-7998.

Thanks,

Meranda Hendricks