GENERAL MEETING OF THE GOVERNING COUNCIL OF THE CAT FANCY Meeting of Full Council Wednesday 16 OCTOBER 2019 at the Conway Hall, Holborn, London PRESENTED ACTION BY BY C2270 WELCOME TO THE DELEGATES AND IN MEMORIAM Chairman At 1.15pm the Chairman welcomed 75 delegates and thanked them for attending. Ivor Biggs, Irene Cox, Gail Miller, Ann Mott, Richard Mycock, Mick Pummel, Bob Semos, Linda Ward and Ted Wilding were remembered in a moment of silence. C2271 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE Chairman The Chairman gave apologies on behalf of the Office Manager who could not be present because of staff absence and the Office workload. Delegate apologies were as recorded on the attendance sheet. INFO C2272 CHAIRMAN’S ADDRESS Chairman 1.1 The Chairman, John Hansson, welcomed Sarah White of Agria as a visitor to the meeting. 1.2 He introduced Becky Stephens and Rhian Mitchell from the GCCF Office who were attending as scrutineers for the election of the Appeals Committee. 1.3 He stated that he had no specific remarks to make at this time and wanted to move swiftly onto the business of the meeting. C2273 MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING Chairman 1.The Minutes of the Council meeting of 19 June 2019 1.1 The draft minutes had been circulated. 1.2 There were no queries and they were approved with 4 abstentions INFO 2. Matters arising, and delegate questions on ongoing business not covered by an agenda item 2.1 C2268.2 It was asked if the 2020 Business Plan could be circulated to delegates in advance of the February meeting. The Chairman replied that this would be a matter for the Board at its next meeting. INFO C2274 MEETINGS - minutes for information only 1. Board of Directors: 5 March, 5 June and 3 July 2019 1.1 BD3875.1.5 A change in HRMC regulations was reported in respect of the IT consultancy, making the company, rather than the contractor responsible for compliance. It was suggested that a risk register record should made if the status quo was maintained, and this was noted. 1.2 BD3875.1.8 It was observed that there was a typo (TPS should be TFS), with the main point being that TFS was not project management software and that without WRIKE GCCF was without this facility. 1.3 BD3878.1.2 it was reported that the Siamese JAC had not approved a judge list in respect of the Foreign White transition to the 6B Grand. The Chairman observed it would be matter for the BAC to take up with its Secretary as the information had been received from him. INFO C2275 ELECTION OF THE APPEALS COMMITTEE Chairman 1.1 There were four applicants. Two members were required who would serve for a three year term and two reserves who would serve for one year. 1.2 A paper ballot was held with the Vice-Chairman and Office staff as scrutineers. The result was: Appeals Committee members: Mrs Maria Chapman-Beer (68) and Mrs Carolyn Kempe (34) Appeals Committee reserves: Mrs Alison Reynolds (18) and Mr David Lee (12) Action: The IC/DC secretary to contact the applicants RS C2276 AMENDMENT TO BYELAW 9 (4) - meetings of Council 1.1 It was proposed that statements or queries that are to be read to the meeting should be circulated with the agenda paperwork in advance of the meeting. This would give other delegates time to consider them and prepare a response if so wished. It also provided an opportunity for a right of reply if there was any comment on individuals. 1.2 There was some support for the intention of the proposal, but it was observed that this would preclude statements on minutes, proposals and/or candidate applications that were only available at the time of the publication of the agenda or later. 1.3 The Chairman acknowledged the difficulty. Action: To be referred back to the Board for further consideration of the wording JL Page !1 DRAFT Council 16/10/2019 C2277 CLUB MATTERS 1. Club Returns update 1.1 Shelagh Heavens reported she had been successful in obtaining returns and subscriptions and fees from 104 of the 105 GCCF clubs with Full or Provisional Membership. She received applause from delegates for this and thanks from the Chair. 1.2 She then asked delegates to remind their clubs to make a start on preparing for the 2020 returns as soon as possible in 2020. The deadline of 1 May 2020 would be observed and apply to all. Clubs who did not send returns by this date risked losing their delegate representation and their show licence. 1.3 In particular, clubs who had been been allowed leeway and extensions in 2019 would be expected to be prompt. 1.4 Shelagh concluded by offering help to any club or BAC that needed it, especially if there were to be treasurer illness or bank problem, but she had to be informed, and the earlier the better. 1.5 There was a query for the delay in the processing of the return from the Kentish, with the reply that there had been queries on the first submission and delays in the responses to these reaching SH. 2. Full membership for the Bengal Cat Association 2.1 Council was informed that the club had complied with conditions that were set by the Board when membership was refused at the June Council meeting. 2.2 A vote was taken and Full Membership for the club was approved by a majority. 1 against 2 abstentions Action: the Bengal CA to be informed JL 3. Change of name for the Aztec CC. 3.1 Council was informed the Board had approved a change of name to the Aztec & Ocicat Society as the club wished its name to reflect that they catered for those interested in both. INFO C2278 BREED APPLICATIONS 1. Recognition of the Snow Toyger - a new pattern of an existing breed TOY BG 1.1 The Toyger Breeder Group had made an application for the recognition of the snow pattern pattern to be within a single assessment class for the breed. 1.2 There was a query on the origin of cs/cb in the breed and observed that Snows were not recognised by other registries. It was thought probable that the genes had been obtained from the parent breed, the Bengal, that had Snows. 1.3 An amended registration policy and SOP had been provided to include Snows. It was noted that: • it would provide clarity if the excluded Oriental patterns were listed in parenthesis, • ‘and Blue-Eyed Silver Snow’ should be removed from point 5 of the SOP’s withholding list. 1.4 A vote for acceptance of the new pattern was taken. Majority approval 0 against 3 abstentions 1.5 Cats could be entered in the TOY assessment class at shows not yet closed at the show manager’s discretion. Action: the Toyger Breeder Group to be informed JL C2279 REGISTRATION/TRANSFER & SOP MATTERS 1. Minor amendments to the Burmese registration policy BUR BAC 1.1 The minor changes were for clarification and there were no queries. 1.2 A vote was taken. Majority approval 0 against 3 abstentions 2. Revisions to the Manx registration policy BSGC 2.1 Definitions had been revised and GEMS code included throughout without reference to GCCF numbering. 2.2 The British Shorthair had been removed as the approved outcross and foundation tailless, stumpy and tailed Manx indigenous to the Isle of Man (foundation cats) substituted. 2.3 The use of GCCF Rules (1:12c ii) to allow the fast track progression of the quality progeny (and their progeny) of foundation cats via exhibition with critique classes had been added. 2.4 A vote was taken. Majority approval 0 against 4 abstentions 3. Snowshoe - registration policy revised to enable all SNO 05 to be shown SNO BAC 3.1 There was the use of GEMS code included throughout without reference to GCCF numbering. 3.2 There were revised definitions of SNO patterns suitable for breeding and their GEMS coding. There was a query on the correct coding for the colourpointed SNO (without white) and this would be referred to IT to determine what was appropriate for the system. 3.3 All SNO 05 would have full registration (if three generations of 05) or supplementary registration) which would enable them to be shown. 3.4 A schedule of genetic testing had been introduced for all imports and after some outcrosses. 3.5 A vote was taken. Majority approval 0 against 1 abstention 4. Amended SOP for the Snowshoe SNO BAC 4.1 The minor changes were approved without comment. Unanimous approval 5. Revised SOP for the BSH van pattern bi-colour BSGC 5.1 There had been extensive revision particularly in respect of the head markings. 5.2 There was also some allowance for a very small amount of colour on the body. 5.3 It was noted these changes should allow more cats to make a show bench appearance. Unanimous approval Action: the relevant BACs for 1-5 to be informed JL Page !2 DRAFT Council 16/10/2019 C2280 REGISTRATION & SHOW RULE CHANGES 1. Revision to the rule on transfers to prevent the withholding of transfer documents at the time of sale 1:10bii Chairman 1.1 The Board had proposed this considering there was now no valid reason to withhold the documentation to allow transfer of ownership. There were the possibilities of use of the non-active register, a contract and early neutering. It was thought unlikely to be a deterrent to unauthorised breeding.