APDT Australia Annual Conference 2011

Once again we enjoyed a wonderful conference – with enormous thanks to the many volunteers and Doreen Culliver at OnQ Conferences (as well as hardworking committee members). Not only did we have a lot of very positive feedback from delegates on all aspects of the conference but our UK speaker Kay Laurence has commented on her web site: "The ... Conference centre was undoubtedly the best venue I have experienced to host dog training. Exceptionally good refreshments, space and comfort and a genuine Aussie welcome - "alright doll?" It was lovely to meet everyone and explore the range of on site eating and entertaining options."

Election of 2011/2012 Committee at AGM

The results of the election of committee taking place at the recommenced AGM on 23.12.11 are:

President: Louise Ginman
Vice President: Alexis Davison
Treasurer: Lyn Hynds
Secretary: Fiona Cheyne-Macpherson
Publicity: Jennifer Frede
Education: Jacki King, Sandra Sullivan, Sue Bailey, Louise Ginman, Fiona Cheyne-Macpherson
Librarian: Jacky Walker

Thank you to all members who sent in their votes and appointed proxies, and to all members who attended the meeting.

A special thanks to our Returning Officer, Terry Theakstone and his assistants, Brenda Theakstone, Gayl O’Grady and Rhonda Sclanders.

The new 2011/2012 committee will meet as early as possible in the new year and all normal business of the committee including applications for membership will be dealt with at that meeting.

APDT Awards Winners 2011

We would like to congratulate the winners of APDT Awards 2011 and wish the best of success to all of them. More information about this year's award winners will be featured in our next newsletter.

APDT Blackdog Wear Scholarship: Dayna Veraguth

The Susan Wilkins Achievement Award: Marika S. Bell

The Trainer of the Year Award: Sandra Sullivan