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Standing Committees

The President, with the advice of the Board of Directors, shall appoint persons knowledgeable in the fields specified to serve on standing committees. Any other committees, which from time to time may be necessary and proper for the effective and efficient operation of the Association, may be created by the President and appointments to them are made by the President, with the advice of the Board.

Advisory Standing Committees

The following committees serve in an advisory capacity, bringing unique knowledge and skills that aid the Board to make more effective decisions on behalf of the Association.

The mission of the Feline Welfare Committee is to assist TICA members with feline welfare issues, to make recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding programs to promote feline welfare and responsible breeding, to create and assist in programs that will aid TICA members with feline welfare issues and to assist in the resolution of complaints made to TICA regarding the welfare of cats.

This Committee Is Currently Inactive.

The mission of the Genetics Committee is to advise the Board of Directors in any matter relating to breeds, breeding, colors, deformities or any other matter in the field of genetics.

Role Name Email
Chair: Adriana Kajon. Ph.D. [email protected]
Members: Dr. Vikki Moran [email protected]
Massimo Picardello [email protected]
Dr. Dragana Petkovic [email protected]
Lorraine Shelton [email protected]
Anthony Hutcherson [email protected]
Dr. Nikki Crandall-Seibert [email protected]
Board Liaison: Liesbeth van Mullem [email protected]

The Junior Exhibitor Committee was formed to develop, test and refine a TICA Junior Exhibitor Program that will attract, engage and educate youthful exhibitors under the age of 18 by exposing TICA junior exhibitors to both competition and a continuing educational process as they work their way through six levels of achievement.

Role Name Email
Chair: South Central Region Jackie Rose [email protected]
Co-Chair: Patricia Loynd [email protected]
Members:
Liaisons:
Europe North Regional Liaison: Melene Thykaer [email protected]
Europe South Regional Liaison: Rebecca Boesch [email protected]
Europe West Regional Liaison: Collette Waugh [email protected]
Europe West Regional Co-Liaison: Stacey Priestley [email protected]
Great Lakes Regional Liaison: Patricia Loynd [email protected]
Mid-Atlantic Regional Liaison: Theresa Vogal [email protected]
Mid-Atlantic Regional Co-Liaisons: Megan Gallaher [email protected]
Mid-Pacific Regional Liaison: Michelle Grover [email protected]
Northeast Regional Liaison: Amber Lilyestrom [email protected]
Northeast Regional Liaison: Sue Cherau [email protected]
Northwest Regional Liaison: Julie Laney [email protected]
Northwest Regional Co-Liaisons: Kay Hanvey [email protected]
South America Regional Liaison: Ana Ferreyra [email protected]
South Central Regional Liaison: Lanna Edmonds [email protected]
South Central Regional Co-Liaisons: Mistelle Stevenson [email protected]
Southeast Regional Liaisons: Meg Ridgway [email protected]
Southwest Regional Liaison: Toni Scarboro [email protected]

The mission of the Legal Committee is to advise the Board of Directors on legal rights, obligations, and liabilities and to offer legal opinions and interpretations of proposed amendments to By-Laws, Show Rules, Registration Rules and Standards of the Association, and to offer advice regarding other matters which may affect the Association including contracts and agreements; to investigate and advise the Board of the facts surrounding complaints, to act as hearing officers or in any other matters delegated by the Board of Directors. The chairperson is authorized to appoint any such as hoc committee as may be advisable to assist with such investigations. 

This Committee Is Currently Inactive.

The mission of the Legislative Committee is to identify legislation and areas affected; to coordinate with other animal organizations to defuse any negative action that would endanger the continuation of owning, breeding or showing cats; to solicit support of the Regional Director in a target area who will appoint two regional members for the purpose of encouraging attendance at meetings and/or writing letters to the people responsible for passing laws/ordinances.

Role Name Email
Chair: Susan Adler [email protected]
Members: Katharina Ginic [email protected]
Canie Brooks [email protected]
Anthony Hutcherson [email protected]
Brigitte Poulliot [email protected]
Marc Verbeeren [email protected]

The TICA Mentor Committee serves as a guiding light for members, providing invaluable support, guidance, and expertise throughout their journey in the feline world. Comprised of seasoned breeders, exhibitors, and enthusiasts, the committee is dedicated to nurturing and empowering individuals passionate about cats. Whether you’re a novice breeder seeking advice on pedigree selection or an aspiring exhibitor looking to hone your skills, the Mentor Committee is here to offer personalized mentorship tailored to your specific needs. Through one-on-one guidance, educational resources, and community engagement, the committee strives to foster a culture of learning and camaraderie within the TICA community, ensuring that every member has the opportunity to thrive and succeed in their feline endeavors.

Role Name Email
Co-Chair: Kim McDaniel [email protected]
Co-Chair: Ana Ferreyra [email protected]
Regional:
AE: Woo Chan Shin [email protected]
EN: Sandra Gloßner [email protected]
EW: Joanna Bell [email protected]
GL: Amanda Braverman-Brohn [email protected]
MA: Kathryn Stokey [email protected]
NE: Elodie [email protected]
NE: Lois Miu [email protected]
NW: Jan Dell [email protected]
SA: Ana Ferreyra [email protected]
SA: Alessandra Comenale Rodriguez [email protected]
SC: Denise Spraker [email protected]
SC: Dawn Lott [email protected]
SE: Meghan Waals [email protected]

The mission of the Rules Committee is to review all proposed amendments to the By-Laws, Show Rules, Registration Rules and Standards of the Association, to note other rules affected by the proposed change and to ensure that the proper terms are used to convey the meaning intended and to ensure uniformity of terminology throughout the By-Laws, Show Rules and Standards of the Association.

Role Name Email
Chair: Martin Wood [email protected]
Members: Carlos Lopez [email protected]
Mette Lambert [email protected]
Susan Adler [email protected]
Agata Kruszona-Zawadzka [email protected]
Vickie Fisher [email protected]
Nicki Fenwick-Raven [email protected]
Amanda Jimmink [email protected]
Canie Brooks [email protected]
Board Liaison: Brenda Russo [email protected]

The mission of the Standards Committee is to assist new breeds in developing well written and understandable breed standards; to assist existing Breed Committees with any proposed changes to their standards; act as a liaison between the existing Breed Committees, the TICA judges, and the Board of Directors to ensure that the terms used in existing Standards convey the meaning intended and to ensure uniformity of terminology through the existing Standards of the Association; and make certain all updates and new standards are incorporated into the standards and on the TICA Website.

Role Name Email
Chair: Martin Wood [email protected]
Board Liaison: Kurt Vlach [email protected]
Members: Amy Stadter [email protected]
Amanda Bright [email protected]
Fate Mays [email protected]
Lynne Sherer [email protected]
Lorraine Shelton [email protected]
Steven Corneille [email protected]

Board Administrative Standing Committee

The following committees are created by the Board of Directors in order to perform certain delegated duties on behalf of the Board. Unless otherwise specified, a member of a Board Administrative Standing Committee may not concurrently serve as a member of the Board of Directors.

The Role of the Judging Committee is to administer non-disciplinary matters related to the Judging Program. This includes, but is not limited to, acceptances into or advancements within the program, continuing education, and testing. The Committee may make recommendations to the Board of Directors for changes to the Judging Program.

Role Name Email
Judging Admin: Carlos Lopez [email protected]
Deputy Judging Admin: Connie Webb [email protected]
Testing Coordinator/Refresher Test Coordinator: Toni Jones [email protected]
Newsletter: Laura Cunningham [email protected]
Genetics CEU Contents: Adriana Kajon [email protected]
Trainee Coordinator: Jane Allen [email protected]
Guest Judge Coordinator: Pam Barrett [email protected]
Complaint Respondant: Carol Lawson [email protected]
Members: Nahoko Kaizuka [email protected]
Steven Corneille [email protected]
Board Liaison: Luiz Paulo Faccioli [email protected]

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