Friday, February 11, 2011
Letter from Vickie
Boy, January sure was a busy month for TICA ... and because
of that I have a lot of exciting news to share with you
in this February newsletter! First, on February 1st we launched
TICA's new
TDS Online
System. Now you can order your cat's title confirmation
in just a few clicks online, any time, from any where. It's
so easy, and so quick.
At the Winter Board Meeting held January 21-23 in Harlingen,
Texas, the Board of Directors approved several judges to
a new level of judging, but we also said "welcome"
to newly approved judging program candidates (see the article
below)! Congratulations to everyone! It's your hard
work and dedication that helps make TICA successful, and
breeders and exhibitors' hobby a reality!
We also welcomed three new Board members! Let's all
say congratulations to Hisae Tasaki, Asia; Carlos Lopez,
South America; and Susan Adler, Mid Atlantic.
We also have news about a new program with Embrace Pet
Insurance - you can get coverage for a kitten for two months
... for just $1 per month! It's a great package to offer
buyers of kittens, or for your own kittens that you keep
to show, breed or simply to love on!
There's just so much to talk about ... so read this
issue of TICA's newsletter and learn about all of the
new things available to you.
Happy Valentines Day,
Vickie Fisher
TICA President
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Order Your Cat's Title Confirmation in Just a Few
Clicks!
TICA's New TDS Online System is LIVE!
How many times have you needed to get your cats titles
submitted before entering the next show? Or, you're
so proud of your cat's accomplishment you want to get
his title confirmation?
Well now you don't have to wait! In just a few clicks
you can order your cat's title confirmation online.
It's quick. It's easy. Simply visit
https://online.tica.org/
(or go to TICA.org and
select the tabbed page called TDS Online) and register to
order your cat's title confirmation anytime, anywhere!
But that's not all you can do at TDS Online! Once
you set up a new account you'll be able to:
- Purchase Title Certificates
- Download / Print Title Certificates already paid
for a cat
- Manage the cats listed as registered by you currently
in TICA's database
- Manage your cat's information (current, sold,
deceased)
- Manage your billing and shipping addresses for online
orders.
Don't wait. Set up your account today. In less than
five minutes you'll be in control of your cats'
titles and your TICA profile!
Try
it Now!
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New Judging Program Announcements
TICA is proud to announce the advancement of several
judges who have worked hard to earn a new level of expertise,
and welcome those who have entered the judging program!
LH/SH Trainees
- Donna Armel (Texas)
- Jim Armel (Texas)
- Jamie Christian (Ohio)
Probationary SP
- Katharina Krenn (Austria)
- David Nudleman (New York)
- Marion Yates (California)
Provisional AB
- Stephanie Smith (Tennessee)
Approved AB
Transfer Approved SP (pending completion of special
training requirements)
- Carol Lawson (Florida)
- Steve Lawson (Florida)
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New Regional Directors Elected to Board of Directors
Three new Regional Directors were elected to represent
their regions and sit on TICA's Board of Directors.
The new RDs are:
Hisae Tasaki, Asia
Locations:
Brunei Darussalam, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia,
Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand
Clubs:
Act Cat Club, All Japan Cat Club, Brilliant Cat Fanciers,
C.A.T. Credo, Cats Paradise Party, Cloud 9 Cat Club, Enjoy
Cat Club, Forest Cat Japan, Global Cat Union, Japan Cat
Lovers, Justice Cat Club, Kansai Cat Community, Kingdom
Cat Fanciers, Korea Cat Club, Korea Cat Fanciers Club, Malaysia
Cats Fancier, Shonan Cat Club, The Three C, Tokyo Cat Club
Carlos Lopez, South America
Locations:
Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, El
Salvador, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela
Clubs:
Allegro Cat Club, Asociacion Felina Panamena, Club Felino
De Antioquia-Ccfa, Club Felino Del Uruguay Afu-Aru, Club
Tica De Los Andes, Club Ticacolombiano, Clube Gaucho Do
Gato, Colombian Feline Club, Fedagat, Felis Catus Criadores
Associados, Qualiticats, Ticadelplata
Susan Adler, Mid Atlantic
Locations:
Delaware, District Of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania,
Virginia, West Virginia
Clubs:
Atlanticats, Cats Of The Endless Hills, Cats Of The Finger
Lakes, Central Jersey Cat Fanciers, Christmas City Cat Club,
Colonial Cats, Executive Class Cat Fanciers, Feline Alliance
Of Tidewater, Jersey State Feline Fanciers, Karousel Kats,
Keestone Katz Inc, Lehigh Valley Cat Club, Potomac Area
Cat Enthusiasts, Susquehannock Cat Club, Inc
Read More
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Meet the ... Selkirk Rex
Have you ever seen a cat that looks like it's had
a "bad hair day"? But it's so cute you think
it looks like a stuffed animal you want to hug? Well, it's
probably a Selkirk Rex.
Easy-going, relaxed, the Selkirk Rex-also called "the
cat in sheep's clothing"-will bring a smile to
your face. They love to play with toys (and even love to
fetch and bring toys back for you to toss again!), cuddle
and will give you a big warm hug. There are both short-haired
and long-haired Selkirk Rexes that come in all colors!
To learn more about the Selkirk Rex,
click here.
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Try Embrace Pet Insurance for $1
Embrace Pet Insurance has partnered with TICA to offer
our members two months of full coverage for only $1 a month
for kittens up to one year of age. Now you can try it out
for a low cost, and the ability to cancel at any time.
Your kitten will be covered for up to $2000 in veterinary
bills for unexpected illnesses and accidents. Take advantage
of this for your own kittens or for kittens you sell to
a new owner so you have peace of mind that your kitten is
taken care of even during unexpected emergencies.
It's easy to do. Fill out the enrollment form and
follow the directions to send it back to Embrace ... and
your kitten will be covered for two months! Your coverage
will automatically renew if you don't cancel after your
two trial months. You can learn more by reading
Embrace's flyer.
Fill out the form today!
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Trading Cards You Can't Beat!
Don't forget, The Card Connection's special price
of $79 for 500 trading cards only lasts through March 31,
2011.
The front of the trading card features your cat's
photo and name. On the back, you can tell a short story
about your cat, and then add a short message that promotes
cat welfare.
For just $79 you'll get 500 cards but for ONLY $10
more you can get 1000 cards for $89 plus $14 S&H! You
can also order an additional 1000 cards for just $52.
If you plan on handing the cards out this show season,
the normal turnaround time is 4-6 weeks.
View a Full Size Card
To learn more about ordering your cards
click here.
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"My Cat
 s
Me" Valentine's Day Fun EBook
Kids love giving out Valentine's Day cards ... and
now they can color their own cat card or print / cut out
the already prepared cards in the Ebook. What better way
to say "I Love You" to your favorite cat, friend
or family member!
Click here to download the "My Cat Loves Me"
Valentine's Day Fun Ebook.
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Did You Know ... Roses Are Red ...
Means one thing? Each color of rose means a different
thing. What color rose do you prefer to get on Valentine's
Day? And which color rose does your cat love to sniff?
Color Symbolism
- Red - Love, respect
- Deep Pink - Gratitude, appreciation
- Light Pink - Admiration, sympathy
- White - Reverence, humility
- Yellow - Joy, gladness, sociability, friendship
- Orange - Enthusiasm, desire
- Red and Yellow - Gaiety, joviality
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