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1. TO READ THE NOTICE CONVENING 162ND SHOW JUDGED BY IN MAY
THE MEETING; The Notice convening JUDGED BY KEITH BALDWIN (UK).
the Annual General Meeting was read to the
members present by the Executive Officer, • Best Veteran in Show Ms. McFerran’s
Neeltje Rosenstok, and the Chairman Labrador Ontulele Zebedee Zooda
declared the Meeting open. • Best Puppy in Show Mr. Butt’s GSD
Doeland Fame
2. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE; Apologies
were read out, some were taken from the • Best in Show Michael Omondi’s GSD
floor and made note of by the Executive Kilele Wendi
Officer. • Reserve Best in Show Mrs. Davis’
Labrador Retriever Ontulele Klever Klogs
3. TO CONFIRM THE MINUTES OF • Third Best in Show Mr & Mrs Kabuga’s
THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Pug Summersim Black Orchid (ZA)
HELD ON 6TH MAY, 2017; Mrs A
McFerran proposed that the minutes should OBEDIENCE RESULTS
be accepted and signed, this was seconded
by Mrs. B. E. Davis. • Pre-Beginners Obedience 1st Bob
Morgan Security’s Beems Sasa Jr.
4. MATTERS ARISING FROM THE • Novice Obedience 1st Security Group
MINUTES; There were no matters arising Africa’s Elmo

5. TO RECEIVE AND ADOPT THE 163RD EAKC SHOW IN OCTOBER
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT; Ladies and WAS JUDGED BY LENNI FINNE (FIN)
Gentlemen, Welcome to the 99th Annual
General Meeting of The East Africa Kennel At short notice after the South African Judge,
Club. We have had a hard challenging year Heidi Rolfes was unable to make it, Lenni Finne
that we have all tried to work through. Our managed to come and judge for us at a short
love for our dogs has given us strength to be notice. She was a strict and efficient judge.
able to work through it and uphold the EAKC
as it has always been if not for the better. The As always, the Junior Handling is a big part of
year has gone by with many exciting new our shows and not only best of the show, but
developments. Best of the Year is awarded at the October
Show.
The EAGSD League and Labrador Retriever
Club of East Africa have had their training days The junior handling class, age: 8 to 12 years
throughout the year which have been much went to Isa Maina and for age: 13 to 18 years
enjoyed and well attended. Azim Hussein, these two competed against
each other for BEST JUNIOR HANDLER
We have had two successful Championship OF THE SHOW, which was won by Azim
Dog Shows during the year. Anna McFerran’s Hussein, this qualified Azim to go to Crufts,
9 year old black Labrador Ontulele Zebedee which he did, in March, and did us proud,
Zooda won best Veteran at both shows! showing a Siberian Husky and an English
Cocker Spaniel to the best of his ability, making
Michael Omondi’s Kilele Wendi won Best in friends and learning lots about showing. I am
show at 3 consecutive shows! A huge round sure that he will be available to mentor our
of applause for this homebred beauty. Kilele other upcoming juniors with his experience.
Wendi is bred by Dr. Luvai from 4 generations
of Kilele stock. Congratulations to Anna, • Best Junior Handler Of The Year Isa
Michael and Dr. Luvai. Maina
2018 AGM