President’s Message . . .
Spring is almost here, time will skip ahead this weekend, and the days will be brighter longer. My first year as President of CCA is coming to an end in April, I am looking forward to the remainder of my term, and hope to continue to guide the Club in a good direction. We have dedicated Committee members continuing to volunteer their time to the Club, the Collie, and the members. They are the ones deserving of accolades.
The CCA Newsletter has been very busy keeping you all up to date on the opening of reservations for the National. There have also been several legislative notices for different states put out from Vicki Loucks and the AKC government relations dept. If you are not receiving your CCA Newsletter in your email please contact Judy Guthrie at ccofamembership@gmail.com.
By now most of you should have your packets with the revised By-Laws and enclosed Ballots. Be sure to review and send your Ballots as soon as possible, following the instructions included in your packet. If you want to compare to the current By-Laws, you can find them on the website under membership or in your latest yearbook over the past 15 years.
The next board meeting will be April 1st, and the Annual Meeting of the Membership will be on April 23rd after the BOV judging of Smooth Collies Friday in Cheyenne, WY. As there will not be banquets at the National this year, I hope that everyone in Cheyenne will make it a point to attend the meeting as we celebrate the past years accomplishments, with awards from the Good Sportsmanship Committee, the Shining Star Committee, presentation of the Blue Banner Bowl, our 50 Year members, Breeder of the Year, and results of the revised By-Laws Ballots.
Take care and be safe,
Annette Rawlings, President
Collie Club of America
Secretary's Message . . .
Your mail packet for voting on the new proposed By-Laws was put in the mail on February 22, 2021. Had two packets returned to me yesterday, Feb. 8th, and I've already put them heading to their CCA member so if you haven't received by the end of this month, please send email or phone so that we have the time to get another packet in the mail to you. Please everyone verify upon opening your packet to check if everything is included. We have had a couple of envelopes missing but the rest of the materials were included. Please take the time to fully read and mark your ballot and send off in the enclosed envelope to our Tellers Committee chair, Frank Trevino in Texas, as the committee will meet on April 10th to count the ballots. Only those received by that date will be accepted and only those who have paid their dues by February 1 will be receiving ballots.
Please let us know if you haven't received your Winter Bulletin issue as they are working on the Spring issue and you'll want to be sure to receive and enjoy this issue.
One of the most important things you can do to assist the CCA Membership Committee which in turn is responsible for our mailing list for the Bulletin and every other contact we have in our records. Please let us know if you have any changes to your contact information from address to email or phone.
If you are not receiving the online newsletter, Collie Club of America NEWS, generated by our Communication Chair, Judy Guthrie, please contact her, She will help you to find or re-establish your email as many important items are being sent to you as members to keep you informed of changes and deadlines coming before you as members. Her email is: ccofamembership@gmail.com
Submissions for Communique': Please note all submissions for the Communique' should be on the desk of the secretary by the date of our current Board Meeting starting with the next meeting. Please take the time to mark your calendar with all the meeting dates for 2021.
Our next Board meeting will be held on April 1, 2021 via phone. We will be providing a link to the audio of the meeting the very next day via our Collie Club of America NEWS email program. Our Communications Chair, Judy Guthrie, is working hard for each of you to receive this posting on the meetings and all news about the National along with many other interesting items coming about in the CCA. If you are not receiving this email post, please contact her and she will assist you with getting signed on for the CCA NEWS letter.
The website is updating almost daily with current information on CCA National Specialty 2021 and they are sending to Judy for CCA News, so don't miss out on these special updating notices. Also, we have added to CCA News legislative update from across the AKC…please remember, they may not be about your particular state, but who knows, open and read, as your state might be next. Be prepared and alert.
Special Notice: Your 2019 Yearbooks are being mailed to your homes this year from editor, Kristy McTaggart with Modern Litho as our publisher. Therefore, please make sure if you move or change contact information in anyway, you send an email to Judy Guthrie, Communications Chair as she provides the mailing list we use for everything. Please help her with the listing and keep her updated.
As always,
Janie
President's Message . . .
Spring is almost here, time will skip ahead this weekend, and the days will be brighter longer. My first year as President of CCA is coming to an end in April, I am looking forward to the remainder of my term, and hope to continue to guide the Club in a good direction. We have dedicated Committee members continuing to volunteer their time to the Club, the Collie, and the members. They are the ones deserving of accolades.
The CCA Newsletter has been very busy keeping you all up to date on the opening of reservations for the National. There have also been several legislative notices for different states put out from Vicki Loucks and the AKC government relations dept. If you are not receiving your CCA Newsletter in your email please contact Judy Guthrie at ccofamembership@gmail.com.
By now most of you should have your packets with the revised By-Laws and enclosed Ballots. Be sure to review and send your Ballots as soon as possible, following the instructions included in your packet. If you want to compare to the current By-Laws, you can find them on the website under membership or in your latest yearbook over the past 15 years.
The next board meeting will be April 1st, and the Annual Meeting of the Membership will be on April 23rd after the BOV judging of Smooth Collies Friday in Cheyenne, WY. As there will not be banquets at the National this year, I hope that everyone in Cheyenne will make it a point to attend the meeting as we celebrate the past years accomplishments, with awards from the Good Sportsmanship Committee, the Shining Star Committee, presentation of the Blue Banner Bowl, our 50 Year members, Breeder of the Year, and results of the revised By-Laws Ballots.
Take care and be safe,
Annette Rawlings, President
Collie Club of America
Secretary's Message . . .
Your mail packet for voting on the new proposed By-Laws was put in the mail on February 22, 2021. Had two packets returned to me yesterday, Feb. 8th, and I've already put them heading to their CCA member so if you haven't received by the end of this month, please send email or phone so that we have the time to get another packet in the mail to you. Please everyone verify upon opening your packet to check if everything is included. We have had a couple of envelopes missing but the rest of the materials were included. Please take the time to fully read and mark your ballot and send off in the enclosed envelope to our Tellers Committee chair, Frank Trevino in Texas, as the committee will meet on April 10th to count the ballots. Only those received by that date will be accepted and only those who have paid their dues by February 1 will be receiving ballots.
Please let us know if you haven't received your Winter Bulletin issue as they are working on the Spring issue and you'll want to be sure to receive and enjoy this issue.
One of the most important things you can do to assist the CCA Membership Committee which in turn is responsible for our mailing list for the Bulletin and every other contact we have in our records. Please let us know if you have any changes to your contact information from address to email or phone.
If you are not receiving the online newsletter, Collie Club of America NEWS, generated by our Communication Chair, Judy Guthrie, please contact her, She will help you to find or re-establish your email as many important items are being sent to you as members to keep you informed of changes and deadlines coming before you as members. Her email is: ccofamembership@gmail.com
Submissions for Communique': Please note all submissions for the Communique' should be on the desk of the secretary by the date of our current Board Meeting starting with the next meeting. Please take the time to mark your calendar with all the meeting dates for 2021.
Our next Board meeting will be held on April 1, 2021 via phone. We will be providing a link to the audio of the meeting the very next day via our Collie Club of America NEWS email program. Our Communications Chair, Judy Guthrie, is working hard for each of you to receive this posting on the meetings and all news about the National along with many other interesting items coming about in the CCA. If you are not receiving this email post, please contact her and she will assist you with getting signed on for the CCA NEWS letter.
The website is updating almost daily with current information on CCA National Specialty 2021 and they are sending to Judy for CCA News, so don't miss out on these special updating notices. Also, we have added to CCA News legislative update from across the AKC…please remember, they may not be about your particular state, but who knows, open and read, as your state might be next. Be prepared and alert.
Special Notice: Your 2019 Yearbooks are being mailed to your homes this year from editor, Kristy McTaggart with Modern Litho as our publisher. Therefore, please make sure if you move or change contact information in anyway, you send an email to Judy Guthrie, Communications Chair as she provides the mailing list we use for everything. Please help her with the listing and keep her updated.
As always,
Janie
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> Ballot and Discussion Items (Meeting Date: Thursday, 10/8/2020)
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> Ballot and Discussion Items (Meeting date: Thursday, 9/3/20)
> Realignment Proposal - Submitted by CCA Realignment Committee
> 2020-2022 Collie Club of America Committees and Chairs
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> Treasurer's Report, Items for discussion, New members and reinstates, Ballot results
> Realignment of districts map proposal: Map of the 14 districts
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> Part 1
Treasurer's Report - February & March 2020, Dates of Board Meetings for 2020, President Presents New Committees & Chairs, President Presents Committees & Chairs for the 2020-2022 Term
> Part 2
National Trophy Committee Presents for Board Approval: a.) CCA Challenge Trophy in memory of Martha Ramerd, b.) New Committee Member - Jan Shields, 2021 National Committee Chairs for Board Approval, 2022 National Committee Chairs for Board Approval
> Part 3
Ratification action on two items of business taken by the Executive Committee that was reported to the Board of Directors for their approval at the next meeting (May 28th). a.) Moving 2020 National Conformation Judges to the 2023 National in Ft. Wayne, IN, b.) Correction of omitted pictures from the 2019 Yearbook that were taken by the official photographer, EC has made a proposal to the Board for the yearbook front and back covers if the National Specialty is not held, Introduction of New Members & Reinstates, Ballot Voting Results from April 1, 2020 Board Meeting & Discussion Topics
> Part 4
2020 Western Regional Herding Trial Bid, To be held: September 12 - 13, 2020, Fido's Farm - Olympia, WA
> Part 5
Board Meeting, Thursday, May 28, 2020, Voting Ballot & Discussion Items
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> Results of Ballot and Meeting Minutes from November 7, 2019
> New members and reinstates from Nov. 2019
> Proposal of Member Biographies on the CCA Website and Hawkins System Reboot
> Breed Standard Committee - Proposed Chairs and Committee Members
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> Dog Judges Educational Foundation Letter
> Message on DMS from Collie Health Foundation
> Ballot Results and Discussion Items
> Bios for 2021 National Committee Chairs
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> CCA Junior Membership Application and Code of Ethics
> Library of Champions quote, Volumes 9 and 10
> New Junior Membership Application
> Final Revision - CCA National Specialty Show Rules
> List of District Directors and Directors At Large
October 2018 Files
> 2021 National Specialty Proposal Letter, SoCal
> 2021 National Specialty Bid Proposal, SoCal
> 2021 National Specialty Host Hotel Proposal, SoCal
> 2019 AKC Meet The Breeds Information Letter
> 2019 AKC Meet The Breeds Response Form
> 2019 AKC Meet The Breeds Electricity Service Order Payment Form
> List of District Directors and Directors-at-Large – email contact
July 2018 Files
> District Directors and Directors-at-Large
May 2018 Files
> List of Committee Chairs and Members
February 2018 Files
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> Ballot and Discussion Items (Meeting Date: Thursday, 10/8/2020)
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> Ballot and Discussion Items (Meeting date: Thursday, 9/3/20)
> Realignment Proposal - Submitted by CCA Realignment Committee
> 2020-2022 Collie Club of America Committees and Chairs
(Download a PDF Reader from Adobe)
> Treasurer's Report, Items for discussion, New members and reinstates, Ballot results
> Realignment of districts map proposal: Map of the 14 districts
(Download a PDF Reader from Adobe)
> Part 1
Treasurer's Report - February & March 2020, Dates of Board Meetings for 2020, President Presents New Committees & Chairs, President Presents Committees & Chairs for the 2020-2022 Term
> Part 2
National Trophy Committee Presents for Board Approval: a.) CCA Challenge Trophy in memory of Martha Ramerd, b.) New Committee Member - Jan Shields, 2021 National Committee Chairs for Board Approval, 2022 National Committee Chairs for Board Approval
> Part 3
Ratification action on two items of business taken by the Executive Committee that was reported to the Board of Directors for their approval at the next meeting (May 28th). a.) Moving 2020 National Conformation Judges to the 2023 National in Ft. Wayne, IN, b.) Correction of omitted pictures from the 2019 Yearbook that were taken by the official photographer, EC has made a proposal to the Board for the yearbook front and back covers if the National Specialty is not held, Introduction of New Members & Reinstates, Ballot Voting Results from April 1, 2020 Board Meeting & Discussion Topics
> Part 4
2020 Western Regional Herding Trial Bid, To be held: September 12 - 13, 2020, Fido's Farm - Olympia, WA
> Part 5
Board Meeting, Thursday, May 28, 2020, Voting Ballot & Discussion Items
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> Results of Ballot and Meeting Minutes from November 7, 2019
> New members and reinstates from Nov. 2019
> Proposal of Member Biographies on the CCA Website and Hawkins System Reboot
> Breed Standard Committee - Proposed Chairs and Committee Members
> Dog Judges Educational Foundation Letter
> Message on DMS from Collie Health Foundation
> Ballot Results and Discussion Items
> Bios for 2021 National Committee Chairs
(Download a PDF Reader from Adobe)
> CCA Junior Membership Application and Code of Ethics
> Library of Champions quote, Volumes 9 and 10
> New Junior Membership Application
> Final Revision - CCA National Specialty Show Rules
> List of District Directors and Directors At Large
October 2018 Files
> 2021 National Specialty Proposal Letter, SoCal
> 2021 National Specialty Bid Proposal, SoCal
> 2021 National Specialty Host Hotel Proposal, SoCal
> 2019 AKC Meet The Breeds Information Letter
> 2019 AKC Meet The Breeds Response Form
> 2019 AKC Meet The Breeds Electricity Service Order Payment Form
> List of District Directors and Directors-at-Large – email contact
July 2018 Files
> District Directors and Directors-at-Large
May 2018 Files
> List of Committee Chairs and Members
February 2018 Files
Sept./Oct. 2017
> Westminster Kennel Club Meet and Compete Event
> 2018 Western Regional Herding Trial Proposal
> 2018 Eastern Regional Herding Trial Proposal
August 2017
June 2017
May 2017
March 2017
NOTE: Since the Ballot was presented, the President has contacted those submitting the 2020 bid for Springfield and found they had already released all the dates with the presented showsite and hotel. Therefore, Syracuse has the bid for 2020. However we have requested of them to submit another bid for expenses and income proposed for 2020 since they had agreed to a four day conformation rather than the five day that was originally proposed. Hence, the need for anew clarification of the expense and income statement of the proposal. This will be voted on by the Board.
January 2017
November 2016
> Bid Proposal: 2017 West Regional Herding Trial
> Bid Proposal: 2017 East Regional Herding Trial
> Report from National Show Committee regarding 2020 Host Show Bids
> Bid Proposal: 2020 Springfield National Specialty Overview
> Bid Proposal: 2020 Springfield National Specialty Budget
> Bid Proposal: 2020 Syracuse National Specialty Overview
> Bid Proposal: 2020 Syracuse National Specialty Budget, page 1
> Bid Proposal: 2020 Syracuse National Specialty Budget, page 2
> Bid Proposal: 2020 Syracuse National Specialty Budget, page 3
> Bid Proposal: 2020 Syracuse National Specialty Budget, page 4
> Bid Proposal: 2020 Syracuse National Specialty Budget, page 5
> Bid Proposal: 2020 Syracuse National Specialty Budget, page 6
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September 2016
August 2016
> Petition concerning realignment of District 2
June 2016
April 2016
February 2016
> Tellers Report -- National Officers
> Tellers Report -- District Directors
November 2015
> Tellers Report -- Nominations of District Directors
> Final Judges Ballot for 2018 National Specialty
> Cover Letter for 2016 Herding Regional Bid Proposals
> 2016 Eastern Herding Regional Bid
> 2016 Western Herding Regional Bid
> Cover Letter for 2019 National Specialty Bids
> 2019 National Specialty Bid, Peoria, Illinois
> 2019 National Specialty Bid, Iowa
October 2015
> Ballot for 2018 National Judges
September 2015
August 2015
> Nomination ballot for national office
June 2015
April 2015
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
> Agenda
> To the Board of Directors of the CCA from President Mike Van Tassell
> Board realignment from our Constitution Committee Chair Jeffrey Tallackson
> Final realignment revised original proposal based on 2015 membership renewals
> Letter to accompany report from Lori Montero for the Board Meeting at the National
> Proposal from the Realignment Committee
> Report regarding CCA logo by Darci Brown
> Communications Committee Report and Recommendation
January 2015
November 2014
> Communique'
> Items for Vote
> Ballot for selection CCA 2017 National Specialty judges round 2
> 2015 Breed Education Seminar final proposal
> 2018 National Specialty letter from National Show Committee
> 2018 National Specialty proposal - Georgia
> 2018 National Specialty proposal - Virginia
> 2018 National Specialty proposal photos - Virginia
September 2014
> Communique'
> Items for Vote
> Additional discussion item
> Ballot for selection CCA 2017 National Specialty judges round 1
> Constitutional Committee report
> Membership application, 6th draft
> New members and reinstates
> Reinstates form, final 9-8-2014
August 2014
> Communique'
> Items for Vote
> July Ballot Results
> Committee Chairs
> Western Regional Proposal for 2015
> Eastern Regional Proposal for 2015
> New Reinstate Form
> New Membership Application
> Proposal for BOB Challenge Trophy
July 2014
> Communique'
> Items for Vote
May 2014
> Communique'
> Items for Vote
> Officers and District Directors 2014-2016
> List of Committee Chairs 2014 - 2016
> 2015 National Specialty Brochure
February 2014
> Communique'
> Items for Vote
January 2014
> Communique'
> Items for Vote
December 2013
> Communique'
> Items for Vote
November 2013
> Communique'
> Items for Vote
> Tellers Committee Report
> Cover Sheet to 2017 National Specialty Bids
> Cover letter to the Board of Directors for 2017 National Specialty Bids
> Bid for 2017 National Specialty in Boise
> Bid for 2017 National Specialty in Sacramento
October 2013
> Communique'
> Items for vote
> 2014 Central Regional Bid
> 2014 Eastern Regional Bid
> 2014 Western Regional Bid
September 2013
> Communique'
> Items for discussion
> Items for vote
August 2013
> Communique'
> Items for vote
> CCA 2015 Show Site Committee List
> Roxann Heit and Dale Heit Bio
> Nomination Ballot for National Office by the Board 2014-2016 Elections
> Bios – All Candidates as of August Communique'
> Ballot for Selection of CCA 2016 Judges
July 2013
> Communique'
> Items for discussion
> Items for vote
May 2013
> Communique'
> May 2013 Ballot
February 2013
> Communique'
> February 2013 Ballot
November 2012
> Communique'
> November 2012 Ballot
> Selection of 2015 National Specialty Judges - Final Round
October 2012
> Communique'
> October 2012 Ballot
> Selection of 2015 National Specialty Judges - Round 1
August 2012
> Communique'
> August 2012 Ballot
July 2012
> Communique'
> July 2012 Ballot
May 2012
Sept./Oct. 2017
> Westminster Kennel Club Meet and Compete Event
> 2018 Western Regional Herding Trial Proposal
> 2018 Eastern Regional Herding Trial Proposal
August 2017
June 2017
May 2017
March 2017
NOTE: Since the Ballot was presented, the President has contacted those submitting the 2020 bid for Springfield and found they had already released all the dates with the presented showsite and hotel. Therefore, Syracuse has the bid for 2020. However we have requested of them to submit another bid for expenses and income proposed for 2020 since they had agreed to a four day conformation rather than the five day that was originally proposed. Hence, the need for anew clarification of the expense and income statement of the proposal. This will be voted on by the Board.
January 2017
November 2016
> Bid Proposal: 2017 West Regional Herding Trial
> Bid Proposal: 2017 East Regional Herding Trial
> Report from National Show Committee regarding 2020 Host Show Bids
> Bid Proposal: 2020 Springfield National Specialty Overview
> Bid Proposal: 2020 Springfield National Specialty Budget
> Bid Proposal: 2020 Syracuse National Specialty Overview
> Bid Proposal: 2020 Syracuse National Specialty Budget, page 1
> Bid Proposal: 2020 Syracuse National Specialty Budget, page 2
> Bid Proposal: 2020 Syracuse National Specialty Budget, page 3
> Bid Proposal: 2020 Syracuse National Specialty Budget, page 4
> Bid Proposal: 2020 Syracuse National Specialty Budget, page 5
> Bid Proposal: 2020 Syracuse National Specialty Budget, page 6
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September 2016
August 2016
> Petition concerning realignment of District 2
June 2016
April 2016
February 2016
> Tellers Report -- National Officers
> Tellers Report -- District Directors
November 2015
> Tellers Report -- Nominations of District Directors
> Final Judges Ballot for 2018 National Specialty
> Cover Letter for 2016 Herding Regional Bid Proposals
> 2016 Eastern Herding Regional Bid
> 2016 Western Herding Regional Bid
> Cover Letter for 2019 National Specialty Bids
> 2019 National Specialty Bid, Peoria, Illinois
> 2019 National Specialty Bid, Iowa
October 2015
> Ballot for 2018 National Judges
September 2015
August 2015
> Nomination ballot for national office
June 2015
April 2015
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
> Agenda
> To the Board of Directors of the CCA from President Mike Van Tassell
> Board realignment from our Constitution Committee Chair Jeffrey Tallackson
> Final realignment revised original proposal based on 2015 membership renewals
> Letter to accompany report from Lori Montero for the Board Meeting at the National
> Proposal from the Realignment Committee
> Report regarding CCA logo by Darci Brown
> Communications Committee Report and Recommendation
January 2015
November 2014
> Communique'
> Items for Vote
> Ballot for selection CCA 2017 National Specialty judges round 2
> 2015 Breed Education Seminar final proposal
> 2018 National Specialty letter from National Show Committee
> 2018 National Specialty proposal - Georgia
> 2018 National Specialty proposal - Virginia
> 2018 National Specialty proposal photos - Virginia
September 2014
> Communique'
> Items for Vote
> Additional discussion item
> Ballot for selection CCA 2017 National Specialty judges round 1
> Constitutional Committee report
> Membership application, 6th draft
> New members and reinstates
> Reinstates form, final 9-8-2014
August 2014
> Communique'
> Items for Vote
> July Ballot Results
> Committee Chairs
> Western Regional Proposal for 2015
> Eastern Regional Proposal for 2015
> New Reinstate Form
> New Membership Application
> Proposal for BOB Challenge Trophy
July 2014
> Communique'
> Items for Vote
May 2014
> Communique'
> Items for Vote
> Officers and District Directors 2014-2016
> List of Committee Chairs 2014 - 2016
> 2015 National Specialty Brochure
February 2014
> Communique'
> Items for Vote
January 2014
> Communique'
> Items for Vote
December 2013
> Communique'
> Items for Vote
November 2013
> Communique'
> Items for Vote
> Tellers Committee Report
> Cover Sheet to 2017 National Specialty Bids
> Cover letter to the Board of Directors for 2017 National Specialty Bids
> Bid for 2017 National Specialty in Boise
> Bid for 2017 National Specialty in Sacramento
October 2013
> Communique'
> Items for vote
> 2014 Central Regional Bid
> 2014 Eastern Regional Bid
> 2014 Western Regional Bid
September 2013
> Communique'
> Items for discussion
> Items for vote
August 2013
> Communique'
> Items for vote
> CCA 2015 Show Site Committee List
> Roxann Heit and Dale Heit Bio
> Nomination Ballot for National Office by the Board 2014-2016 Elections
> Bios – All Candidates as of August Communique'
> Ballot for Selection of CCA 2016 Judges
July 2013
> Communique'
> Items for discussion
> Items for vote
May 2013
> Communique'
> May 2013 Ballot
February 2013
> Communique'
> February 2013 Ballot
November 2012
> Communique'
> November 2012 Ballot
> Selection of 2015 National Specialty Judges - Final Round
October 2012
> Communique'
> October 2012 Ballot
> Selection of 2015 National Specialty Judges - Round 1
August 2012
> Communique'
> August 2012 Ballot
July 2012
> Communique'
> July 2012 Ballot
May 2012