In This Issue
From the President’s Desk: A Message from TICA President Vicki Jo Harrison | TICA January 2022 Board Meeting Rule Proposals | TICA January 2022 Board Meeting COO and TFMS Update | TICA January 2022 Board Meeting: Financial Report | TICA January 2022 Board Meeting: Marketing Update | TICA Board of Directors Names Vickie Fisher the Newest TICA Treasure | TICA Board of Directors Inducts Martin Wood into TICA Hall of Fame | Theresa Kempton Voted TICA Judge of the Year | TICA Maine Coon Breed Committee Clarifies Breed Standards and Proposes Standard Revisions | TICA Welcomes Seven New Clubs | Make Your Plans to Celebrate TICA’s 2022 Annual Awards Banquet in Chicago this September | PraTICALI Cat Show Plays Host to NatGeo Wild Series: Painless Productions Filming 13-Week TV Series on the Human Animal Bond Between TICA Exhibitors and Their Show Cats | Three Cat Behavior Changes to Look Out For | In Case You Missed It… | TICA February Breed of the Month: Abyssinian | EveryCat Health Foundation February 2022 Update | TICA Regional Updates
From the President’s Desk: A Message from TICA President Vicki Jo Harrison
Dear TICA Friends,
Proving TICA and our shows continue to move forward, it was my pleasure, after two long years, to finally celebrate all our deserving and hard-working 2020-2021 International Award winners in person this year at TICA’s 2021 Annual Awards Banquet. The long-anticipated event took place on January 29, 2022, in Houston, Texas, USA.
We began the night’s festivities with the recognition of the best cat, kitten, alter, household pet and household pet kitten from the 2019-20 show season as well as the 2020 Judge of the Year Steven Meserve. Congratulations to all the 2019-2020 award winners!
This year, for the first time, recognition was given to the cats who earned the Lifetime Achievement title. Each LA winner was awarded with a giant rosette designed by Vanadis Crawford using a combination of TICA rosette colors. Thank you, Vanadis for designing such a beautiful and unique rosette!
Along with all the recognition for all our fabulous felines, we recognized some very deserving, dedicated TICA members. Vickie Fisher is TICA’s newest TICA Treasure and Martin Wood is the newest member of TICA’s Hall of Fame. Congratulations to both Vickie and Martin for this most deserved recognition for your years of service to TICA. Theresa Kempton was recognized as the 2020-21 Judge of the Year. Congratulations, Theresa! Read more about Vickie, Martin, and Theresa’s honors in this newsletter.
Congratulations go out as well to the members of The Maine Event Cat Club for being awarded Catalog of the Year for their November 14-15 show catalog, “Happy Catsgiving”. Congratulations to everyone!
Help me congratulate all our 2021 award recipients. Among them:
- 2021 International Cat of the Year: IW BW SGC Kangchenjunga, Kai of Libertybengals, Owned by: Jessica Petras (Mid Atlantic Region)
- 2021 International Kitten of the Year: IW BW Chemicoons To Infinity and Beyond, Owned by: Guy/Sherry Allis (Southeast Region)
- 2021 International Alter of the Year: IW BW SGCA Iruskha Rocket Man, Owned by: Catherine Kennedy/Patty Arnold (Southeast Region)
- 2021 International Household Pet of the Year: IW SGM Luke Cage, Owned by: Rachel Zimmer (Southeast Region)
- 2021 Best Household Pet Kitten of the Year: IW DuelofthefatesOwned by: Honey Gilmore/Charles Haynie (Great Lakes Region)
- 2021 Top 25 Winning Cats & Kittens
- 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients
- 2020-2021 Junior Exhibitors
A big thank you to all those who made this fabulous evening possible: Vanadis Crawford, Larry Johnson, Beth Spencer, Chris Unangst, Roeann Fulkerson, Toni Jones, Liz Brown, Jackie Rose, Danny Nevarez, Frances and Manuel Cardona, Brenda Russo, Harley DeVilbiss, and Fate Mays along with all the Regional Directors who spent the day setting up the awards.
The 2021-22 Annual show and Awards Presentation is fast approaching! The Feline Infurno will be on September 3-4, 2022, in Chicago, Illinois and will be hosted by Showcats Columbus and the Great Lakes Region. Read more about this event and start making your plans to attend!
The TICA Board of Directors Winter meeting was very productive. In this newsletter you can read about the proposals the Board considered and voted on as well as a TFMS update given by TICA’s COO, Danny Nevarez, the TICA marketing report, given by TICA’s Marketing Director, Roeann Fulkerson, and a TICA financial update given by Vickie Fisher. By the time you read this, the minutes will be posted on the TICA website for you to review. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your Regional Director.
The decision about all regions continuing in isolated status will be decided at a special meeting that will be held later this spring before the end of this show season. A notice of the meeting will be announced 21 days before the date of the meeting and will be posted on the TICA website.
As more clubs can put on shows, I hope each of you will have the opportunity to attend. I am optimistic that soon we will all be able to be together to share our passion for our fabulous felines and TICA.
Vicki Jo Harrison TICA President
TICA January 2022 Board Meeting Rule Proposals
Confidentiality /Board Governance Policy: Include NDA (Non Disclosure Agreement) to Ethics Section – PASSED with adjustment to the original proposal – signature one time; not every year.
Unify Membership Fees – PASSED – Single membership for both North America and International.
Add NDA for members to all Committees – PASSED with adjustment to original proposal; signature one time, not every year.
Board Members on Committees – PASSED – Sitting Board Members cannot serve on committees
Chartering New Clubs – FAILED
Clerking Program/ Master Clerk – FAILED – Micromanaging task. Show manager/club can determine procedure if needed, at time of show.
Amend Show Rules 22.1.2 – FAILED
Both Karpati-Pattern and Corin – APPROVED
Motion for a Russian club to move their show date that had been previously approved in a board ballot – PASSED
Motion for a Russian club to have a show with all guest judges – PASSED
Reminder to clubs using guest judges that those need to be approved before they go on the calendar. Clubs are encouraged to list their date but hold off on adding those names until approval is given.
Motion for Winter 2022 Board Meeting Per Diem for Board Members – PASSED
Motion for Winter 2022 Board Meeting 5 Hotel Nights for Board Members – PASSED
Motion for Winter 2022 Board Meeting for airfare reimbursement of Board Members –PASSED
Tennessee Rex advancement to ANB – PASSED
Tennessee Rex standard change – PASSED
Scottish Fold standard changes – APPROVED PENDING a positive outcome of the breed poll ◦ categories: all categories ◦ disqualification: Foreshortened tail (When the cat is standing square, tail does not reach the table)
TICA January 2022 Board Meeting: COO and TFMS Update
The TICA “legacy backlog” from TDS is now up to date. The Executive Office is now working on the backlog from the new platform (TFMS). Members and clients with outstanding tickets from TDS should be resolved as of now. For those who still have outstanding TDS tickets should log on to their TFMS account and submit a request to TICA’s Executive Office.
“Clearing up our legacy backlog will greatly decrease the wait times across the board,” said TICA Chief Operating Officer Danny Nevarez. “TICA’s new probationary staff are being trained and they are contributing a great deal to reducing the backlog. I want to sincerely thank all our members and clients for their patience as we have been working through this major business platform transformation and start to recognize the potential of in our new technology.”
Other TFMS updates include the ability to update the eye color on breeder slips as a self-service and the capacity to register a cat/kitten directly from a breeder’s slip. Additional self-service items are coming soon, which will also contribute to better turnaround times.
TICA has also posted a case-status page at the top of the TFMS homepage for most requested items. The table shows the current date of cases being worked by case type. The status will soon be added when you checkout your shopping cart. This table can be used to determine if you need to purchase rush service, based on the information in the table.
Read instructions on how to get a cat scored once the registration has been processed. As long as paperwork is in TFMS or at the EO for processing, you will NOT lose points from shows entered.
TICA January 2022 Board Meeting: Financial Report
TICA financials for the first half of the year (July – December) look very good compared to last year because of a continuing increase in registrations. Financials could also be influenced by the new way of working in TFMS since an order in TDS was not counted as income until after completion.
TICA January 2022 Board Meeting: Marketing Update
Event Sponsorships: Clubs are now eligible for sponsorship of two shows during the calendar year. Note this is a change.
- Regional events/shows do not count as one of the two shows.
- Clubs hosting Junior Exhibitor competitions may be eligible for sponsorship to help offset costs and encourage participation. These are reviewed and eligibility is determined individually.
- Clubs hosting educational segments or events, stand alone or with a show, may be eligible for additional sponsorship funds. These are reviewed and eligibility is determined individually.
- To apply for a club sponsorship, you must complete the Club Sponsorship Survey Form found on tica.org under the “Clubs” tab. Please complete and properly submit the form.
World of Cats Visitor Guide Cover Contest: TICA will begin the process to produce a new TICA World of Cats Visitor Guide this March/April and will host a contest to find new artwork for the cover. Stay tuned for details.
Optimal Selection/MyCats DNA Discount Code: TICA members and clients using the new discount code TICAMember2022 will receive a special 15% discount on genetic testing kits.
Nestle Purina’s Annual Support of TICA Education Programs: A very big thanks goes to Nestle Purina for their ongoing support of TICA and their generous annual bequeath of monies for TICA to use towards education. A small portion was awarded to the TICA Mid-Atlantic Region for a special educational event. Chris Kaelin PhD, Department of Genetics, Stanford University School of Medicine, presented his recently published research “Developmental genetics of color pattern establishment in cats” to a group of TICA exhibitors/members and the public.
TICA.org Update: Be on the lookout for the new TICA website to launch in late April.
TICA Board of Directors Names Vickie Fisher the Newest TICA Treasure
Last month, the TICA Board of Directors named Vickie Fisher the newest TICA Treasure during the TICA 2020-2021 Annual Awards Banquet. From time to time, the TICA Board of Directors select a member to be honored while living with the title “TICA Treasure.” The title is an old Japanese custom of honoring those who have contributed beyond measure to their chosen art, craft, or profession. Vickie joins an esteemed group of 13 honorees. See the complete list here.
Vickie served as TICA President & CEO from 2009 – 2014 and again from 2018-2020. While in office she achieved numerous financial successes for the Association, including refining a financial reporting and budgeting system, implemented operational cost savings, successfully integrated TICA into the multi-billion-dollar pet industry and achieved nonprofit status for TICA, which resulted in an immediate refund in excess of $70,000. She also created numerous business opportunities for TICA, including creating the association’s first business plan and marketing strategy, introduced online business services, implemented online voting, and developed TICA’s social media presence, all of which resulted in worldwide growth for the association.
TICA Board of Directors Inducts Martin Wood into TICA Hall of Fame
From time-to-time TICA’s Board of Directors select certain individuals, who have contributed immeasurably to the success of TICA, for membership in the TICA Hall of Fame. This honor may be awarded to persons living or deceased.
During last month’s 2020-2021 Annual Awards Banquet, the TICA Board of Directors inducted Martin Wood into the TICA Hall of Fame.
Martin Wood has been instrumental in the development of TICA Europe West, which is the United Kingdom, Scotland and Ireland. Martin has been a member of TICA since 2004. He bred Mainecoons under the cattery name Woodycoon and is still a member of the breed section.
He served as TICA Europe West’s first regional director, taking them from isolated status to full status. Martin spent countless hours and energy introducing the TICA system to many exhibitors and breeders that knew only the GCCF (Governing Council of Cat Fanciers) way of showing cats. Martin’s hard work opened a world of opportunity for TICA to expand into a part of Europe that the association had never been.
Even after Martin was no longer the regional director, he continued to contribute to the association in different capacities and is currently serving as the TICA Rules Committee Chairman.
Martin joins 14 other Hall of Fame recipients. See the complete list here.
Theresa Kempton Voted TICA Judge of the Year
Last month, TICA members voted Theresa Kempton 2021 TICA Judge of the Year during the TICA 2020-2021 Annual Awards Banquet.
Theresa Kempton started her love affair with cats – showing, breeding, and judging – when she went to her first cat show in 1985. She entered the UFO/AACE judging program in 1995 and joined ACFA to become an allbreed judge. Wanting to learn and grow more as a judge, she entered TICA’s judge program in 2008 and currently serves as a TICA Approved Allbreed Judge.
“When people ask me why I joined TICA my answer is because I wanted to go to Cat College, I wanted more,” said TICA 2021 Judge of the Year, Theresa Kempton. “TICA has taken me around the world. I love to judge and love the cats. It is an honor to be a TICA judge and a privilege to judge your cats.”
Her first cat was a red tabby Persian. After many years of showing locally, she began breeding Persians, Himalayans, and Exotics for 12 years. She became fascinated with Bengals in 1993 and placed all her long hairs and started a Bengal breeding program which lasted 15 years. During that time, she considered judging by encouragement from other exhibitors. Theresa did not take the role of possibly become a judge lightly. She borrowed a Maine Coon, Sphynx, Munchkin, and traded her Bengal for a Japanese Bobtail, and lived with them in her home so she could learn as much as possible about them.
Theresa currently serves as President of the Skyway Cat Club of Tampa Bay, Florida, USA. She is credited with putting on the first U.S. show after COVID shut things down in 2020. The club produces eight shows each year in Florida while helping other clubs in the area. Theresa began building Florida’s cat shows in 1995. As a result, Skyway Cat Club went from having one or two shows to producing eight shows each year, a total of 68 cat shows since 2006.
TICA Maine Coon Breed Committee Clarifies Breed Standards and Proposes Standard Revisions
Following several inquiries to the TICA Maine Coon Breed Committee, the committee would like to state the following:
Currently, the TICA Maine Coon standard only allows for blue or odd eyes in Maine Coons that are white or with white. Blue and odd eyed Maine Coons without white can be registered, but it should be remembered that they are not accepted for championship, and there are no plans to accept them. This non-standard trait appears to be dominant with unknown and/or possible harmful genetics. These cats should be registered correctly so if there does not appear to be any associated problems, and there is future interest to consider them for registration, they can be tracked.
We will be proposing (for your vote) a change to the following regarding acceptable colors/categories: Only dominant black-based (B/-) colors including the result of the sex-linked red allele (Xo). Non dominant black-based (b/-, b1/-) modified colors such as caramel, chocolate, cinnamon, lilac, and fawn are not allowed.
The Committee would like to take this opportunity to inform breeders/exhibitors that we are currently working to revise the Maine Coon standard to emphasize the overall balance desired in our breed, where one feature does not overshadow another. This revision will come to all current TICA Breed Section members for review and then subsequent vote.
The Maine Coon Breed Committee recommends breeders refrain from using the following in their breeding programs:
a. blue or odd eyed Maine Coons without white. b. unacceptable colors or categories. c. cats with extreme features.
The TICA Maine Coon Breed Committee consists of Liz Brown (Chair), Tereasa Brainerd, Janet Brown, Elaine Hawksworth-Weitz, Phillipa Holmes, Teri Matzkin, and Cari Tucker. Please feel free to contact a committee member for more information.
TICA Welcomes Seven New Clubs
TICA continues to grow with the addition of seven new clubs to our family. Please help us welcome the Loving Cats Bay Area joining our Mid Pacific Region, Loving Cats Florida joining our Southeast Region, Loving Cats Iberia joining our Europe South Region, Loving Cats South America joining our South America Region, Loving Cats Tri State joining our Mid Atlantic Region, Loving Cats Texas joining our South Central Region, and Loving Cats Southern California joining our Southwest Region.
Make Your Plans to Celebrate TICA’s 2022 Annual Awards Banquet in Chicago this September
The much-anticipated TICA 41st Annual Awards Banquet, hosted by Showcats Columbus, will take place September 3-4, 2022, at the Hilton Chicago. The hotel block is open, and the entire event is located all in one facility, so exhibitors never have to leave the location.
There are already 250 entries. Current entry price specials are good through June 30, 2022. The hotel block is open, and rooms are filling up quickly! The event will host a Friday afternoon congresses (RD, BG/BGL and MC/NF/SB).as well as 2 rings for MC/NF/SB, 2 rings for RD and then 3 rings for BG/BGL with that at On Safari.
Signups and sponsorships opportunities are now available online. Keep up on the latest news about the event at www.ticaannual.com.
PraTICALI Cat Show Plays Host to NatGeo Wild Series: Painless Productions Filming 13-Week TV Series on the Human Animal Bond Between TICA Exhibitors and Their Show Cats
TICA was at its very best during the PraTICAI Cats show last month at Purina Farms Events Center in Gray Summit, MO. The event hosted a film crew from Painless Productions TV that filmed throughout the event to capture footage for a 13-week series that will highlight the human animal bond between TICA Exhibitors and their show cats.
The film crew conducted many interviews with exhibitors and captured TICA judging in action. The 13-week series, set to air on NatGeo Wild in mid-to-late 2023, will highlight TICA Exhibitors attending selected cat shows across the U.S. along with other individuals who exhibit/show their companion animals, such as chickens and rabbits. Painless Productions will film at the Evergreen Cat Fanciers show on February 12-13, 2022, in Ferndale, Washington. This event is closed to the public due to COVID restrictions.
Three Cat Behavior Changes to Look Out For Written By: Trupanion
Trupanion, medical insurance for the life of your pet, is proud to partner with TICA to support healthy, happy cats. Whether you are a breeder or pet owner, it’s important to monitor any changes in your cat’s behavior, as these can sometimes indicate other medical conditions. Trupanion veterinarian Dr. Sarah Nold joined us to discuss three common cat behavior changes and when you should seek veterinary care.
Cat stops eating. While a cat could stop eating due to a recent move, stress, or a change in food, it could also indicate that something more serious is going on. “If your cat continues not to eat or has a decreased appetite, it’s best to contact your veterinarian sooner than later, as a significant reduction in caloric intake can result in a serious condition called Hepatic Lipidosis,” cites Dr. Nold. Consider keeping a journal to track how much your cat is eating per meal.
Cat stops drinking. Hydration is vital for all our pets, and cats are no exception. Besides a change in diet from dry to wet food, or vice versa, the cause could depend upon the circumstance. “If you haven’t made a recent change in your cat’s diet, then you should consider contacting your veterinarian,” Dr. Nold says. Additionally, Dr. Nold points out, “Your cat may also not be drinking water if they are too weak, or it is too painful to get to the water dish.”
Cat not using the litter box. If you notice your cat stops using their litter box, this could be a cause for concern. Besides being a messy situation, this can also indicate an underlying behavior or health issue that needs to be addressed. “If your cat is in pain, like with arthritis, they may decide it’s easier or less painful to use the bathroom elsewhere instead of having to step up or jump into the litter box,” says Dr. Nold.
If you feel your cat is experiencing any abnormal behavior, it’s best to seek care with your veterinarian so a full assessment can be performed. That’s where Trupanion comes in. With no payout limits and the ability to pay your veterinarian directly at the time of checkout, Trupanion takes the stress and hassle out of vet visits.
If you’re a breeder, Trupanion also offers a free Breeder Support Program that allows you to provide your buyers with a special Go Home Day Offer. This offer lets them try out the full Trupanion policy with no waiting periods. That way, you can rest easy knowing your kittens are protected should they get into any mischief in their new home. Sign up now.
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TICA February Breed of the Month: Abyssinian
The progress of cat science was forever changed in 2007 when an Abyssinian’s DNA was the very first to be decoded. Considered to be one of the oldest cat breeds, Abyssinians (Abys) are tremendously devoted felines. Their distinctive almond-shaped eyes resemble the elegance of the cat statues found in ancient Egyptian tombs. Easy to groom and care for, Abys make a great addition to a family. Read more about this breed and if the Abyssinian is right for you and your family.
EveryCat Health Foundation February 2022 Update
March 19 Deadline for EveryCat Health Foundation and AAFP Scholarships. EveryCat Health Foundation and the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) are pleased to announce two $2500 scholarships for third- or fourth-year veterinary students enrolled in accredited veterinary colleges or schools in the United States or Canada. The scholarships were created to support and encourage students who show exceptional effort and dedication in elevating feline care and are awarded based upon academic achievement, financial need, leadership, and excellence in the study of feline medicine.
To apply, students will need to submit a short application form, which is conveniently available on both EveryCat Health Foundation and AAFP websites. Students will also be required to answer two essay questions that describe their specific interests and background in feline health and welfare, as well as their goals in pursuing feline medicine. The scholarship applications will be reviewed, selected, and approved by EveryCat Health Foundation and the AAFP.
The applications and supplementary documents must be received no later than March 19, 2022. The two winning recipients will be notified of their award in late April.
Save the Date: July Health Symposium in Florida. EveryCat Health Foundation, in collaboration with Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program at the University of Florida’s College of Veterinary Medicine, is hosting a feline-specific health symposium July 8-9, 2022, at the University of Florida, Gainesville.
A wide range of contemporary topics, including FIP updates, will be presented and discussed. RACE credits, pending approval, will be available to veterinary professionals. Presented as a hybrid event, the symposium will be open to the public and offer opportunities to engage with researchers and other prominent veterinary professionals in the world of feline medicine and behavior. In-person enrollment is limited to 150, on a first come, first served basis. Registration is expected to open in March 2022.
For more information, please contact Virginia Rud, Outreach and Education Specialist at vrud@everycat.org and check the website at www.everycat.org.
March 21 Deadline for Special Grant Proposals. EveryCat Health Foundation, in a special opportunity co-sponsored by Nestlé Purina Petcare and Mars Petcare, is funding grants that address the effect that dietary phosphorus and calcium to phosphorus ratio have on renal health in cats as well as biomarkers to detect early renal disease. Approximately $400,000 is available to fund proposals of sufficient scientific merit, relevance, and potential to impact feline health.
The overall goal of such research is to provide evidence that will lead to scientific consensus on safe levels and types of dietary phosphorus for feline diets. High priority areas that have been identified and will be given special consideration include:
- Investigation of factors that influence phosphorus bioavailability and metabolism including source and form of phosphorus in foods.
- Identification of biomarkers of renal injury (i.e., especially markers that detect early kidney changes before irreversible damage occurs).
- Identification of in vitro assays that correlate with in vivo function of phosphorus sources.
Deadline for submission is MONDAY, MARCH 21, 2022. Application guidelines can be found at https://everycat.org/the-latest/grants/open-grant-rfps/
Stop by and visit EveryCat Health Foundation at the following shows this March:
- March 11-13, 2022, Showcats Columbus in Columbus OH.
- March 11-13, 2022, Central Jersey Cat Fanciers in Phoenixville, PA.
- March 18-20, 2022, United Cat Club Inc. in Chantilly VA.
TICA Regional Updates
TICA Great Lakes Regional Update TICA Mid Atlantic Regional UpdateTICA Northwest Regional Update TICA South Central Update TICA Southeast Regional Update
TICA Great Lakes Regional Director Liz Brown:
TICA GL Treasury Balance: The GL treasury balance is $4189.34. Thank you to the all the TICA GL clubs who donated $1/entry.
Mark your calendars for the following Great Lakes Region shows and remember to check for early bird specials:
- March 11-13, 2022, Showcats in Columbus, OH.
- April 23-24, 2022, Wisconsin-Illinois Cat Fanciers in Racine, WI.
- May14-15, 2022, GLFOF (merged with Prairie State cat clubs), with HCM Clinic in Franklin Park, IL.
- July 16-17, 2022, Buckeye Ohio Rollers will be hosting the 2021-2022 Regional Awards Show and Banquet in Wooster, OH.
2022 41st TICA Annual in Chicago, hosted by Showcats Columbus, will take place September 3-4, 2022, at the Hilton Chicago. The hotel block is open. Keep up on the latest news about the event at www.ticaannual.com.
TICA Mid Atlantic Regional Director Brenda Russo:
Congratulations to the Tennessee Rex breed for advancing to ANB! I have had the honor of being their board liaison and cannot begin to tell you how dedicated and focused their breed group is!
Robin Berman Relief Fund: The TICA MA Region is still hoping to add to our relief fund for our MA Member, Robin Berman. A handmade quilt will be raffled on Sunday March 20, 2022, at the United Cat Show. I will also provide a link to participate to buy raffle tickets online within the next week. Please contact Brenda at Blrusso@comcast.net for more information.
2022 MA Regional Show will be hosted by the Central Jersey Cat Fanciers. Date/Details to be forthcoming.
Tabby Tales Show Update: Tabby Tales did cancel their April Hershey, PA show, however they will be back in Hershey in September 2022! The club was offered a unique opportunity to join the 2022 Pet Grooming Expo, Hershey Resort, September 16-18, 2022. Details to follow later this spring.
Exciting news of New Cookbook Fundraiser: If you haven’t already heard, TICA Mid Atlantic is having a Cookbook fundraiser! The cookbook committee will be organized by Vicki White and Sandy McAllister. This will highlight TICA MA members best-loved cat photos and favorite and cherished recipes. The contributions are certainly not limited to our regional members. All recipes are welcome! Stay tuned for more information.
FIP in Cats: The TICA MA Region hosted a very informative discussion about FIP in cats during our January regional meeting. Julie Ball and Harry Warren gave us a very informative review regarding their current experience with a FIP cat, and member Jay Davis also discussed the work he is currently doing with a FIP cat. Please contact Jay for information regarding his Go Fund Me Account to help with the expenses.
Mark your calendars for upcoming Mid Atlantic shows: We have several shows coming up thru June 2022. Please consider attending as they need your entries. Please support our clubs. All information to enter is on TOES.
- March 11-13, 2022, Central Jersey Cat Club in Phoenixville, PA.
- March 18-20, 2022, United Cat Club in Chantilly, VA.
- March 25-27, 2022, LCW in Lebanon, PA.
- April 29-May 1, 2022, United Cat Club in Richmond, VA.
- June 25-26, 2022, Philadelphia Tea Party in Lebanon, PA.
TICA Northwest Regional Director Elaine Hawksworth-Weitz:
Fall Election: Are you interested in running for Northwest Regional Director? This election will take place on the TICA Fall Ballot. Duties of the Regional Director are spelled out in Article 7, Section 17.3 with instructions for filing in Article 14, Section 114 and detailed in the Standing Rules. Applications must be submitted no more than 4 months nor less than 2 months before the election.
Voting Eligibility: If you want to vote in the Fall Ballot, you must be a member of TICA as of April 1. That means you must be a member for the 2021-2022 year AND renew your 2022-2023 membership no later than June 30, 2022. Need help figuring out how to join/renew? Go to: https://tfms.tica.org/s/ and follow the simple instructions.
New NW Deputy Director(s): The RD is going to appoint one or more Deputy Director(s) to help with recruitment of new clubs and members, regional awards acquisitions and sponsorships, and dissemination of information to clubs and members. Contact the RD direct if you are interested in working on these worthwhile projects.
Mark your calendars for upcoming Northwest shows:
- March 12–13, 2022, A Little Madness In The Spring, hosted by CanAm Cat Club in Abbottsford, BC — – CANCELLED
- April 9-10, 2022, Calgary Cat Association in Calgary, AB.
- April 30-May 1, 2022, SeaCats in Issaquah, WA
- May 14-15, 2022, Cat Fanciers of British Columbia in Sooke, BC.
- June 11-12, 2022, Commencement Cat Club in Chehalis, WA.
- July 9-10, 2022, It’s Reigning Cats in Portland, OR.
- July 30-31, 2022, The Maine Event in Olympia, WA.
- August 13-14, 2022, Cat Fanciers of British Columbia in Vancouver, BC.
TICA South Central Regional Director Jim Armel:
Thank You! I want to thank all of you who worked so hard to help TICA with the Annual Awards Banquet in Houston last month. It was a wonderful evening spent with many members from across TICA’s Regions with great memories made! Thank you!
Now that we’re already in February and the end of the show season is fast approaching, let’s remember to be kind to one another as we chase after those last few points! See you all at one of our many regional shows coming up! – Jim
TICA Southeast Regional Director Rene Knapp:
Congratulations TICA SE Regional Annual Award Recipients! The SE Region had many honors at the annual. Congratulations to our very own Theresa Kempton, who was voted TICA’s Judge of the year. We also had three of the top five international winners, including:
- Best Household Pet of the Year – IW SGM Luke Cage owned by Rachel Sunny Shores Zimmer.
- Best Alter of the Year – IW BW SGCA Iruskha Rocket Man owned by Patty Arnold and Cathy Kennedy.
- Best Kitten of the Year – IW BW Chemicoons To Infinity and Beyond owned by Sherry and Guy Allis.
SE Regional Recipe Calendars for Sale: Our TICA SE Regional show season recipe calendar is complete and at the printers. I should have it in hand at the Raleigh show in a few days and will be for sale for $15 at the next three or four shows. The calendar is a fundraiser for the junior exhibitors and the regional fund. It contains all the SE show dates for the year as well as other important dates to remember.
Mark your calendars for upcoming Southeast Regional shows: We have several shows coming up thru March 2022. Please consider attending as they need your entries. Please support our clubs. All information to enter is on TOES.
- February 19-20, 2022, in Raleigh, NC.
- February 26 -27, 2022, in St. Augustine, FL.
- March 5-6, 2022, in Clearwater, FL.
