Hello again,

I mentioned last time about getting all of our forms made interactive, I am pleased to announce that this accomplished and task of uploading them on to the web site is almost completed. If you go to the forms page http://www.dogsnt.com.au/forms.html you will notice there are 3 different links for each form. These are docx (MS office 2007 and later) doc (earlier versions of MS Office) and PDF. This has been done to ensure there is a version for everyone no matter what programs you are running on your computer.

The docx allows full interactivity, including the ability to imbed a digital version of your signature. This can be completed and saved to your computer where you can either print it out or attach it to an email and send to the office.

The earlier version of MS Word (doc) does not allow the signature to be imbedded, so you will have to print this version out so it can be signed before sending it to the office. The rest of the form is interactive and it can be saved to your computer.

The PDF is the old type forms that have to be printed and filled out by hand.

All 3 types are acceptable, but from an administration point the interactive versions are a lot easier to read and your use of these would be appreciated.

We are in the process of changing our bank accounts to ANZ and as part of this change we now have EFTPOS available in the office. EFTPOS not only allows those physically coming in to the office to use either their debit or credit cards for payments, but also allows credit card payments for those unable to visit the office. A Credit Card Authorisation is available on the forms page and must accompany any payment not made in person. The security of your credit card details are of utmost importance to us and a system is in place to ensure only the absolute minimum of information required to prove authorisation will be retained. Your full credit card number will not be kept on file once a transaction has been completed.

The existing bank account will be progressively shut down over the coming months and will be closed no later than 30 June 2012. If you wish to use the electronic banking facilities (internet banking) please ensure you use the new ANZ account details on the web site and in each edition of the TDW from now.

For those who read Dog News Australia, you would have noticed the advert for the Territory Tour in the January issue. This will be repeated in the March issue as well as in the interstate member body’s journals in February. Council hopes to get the message out to as many of the dog world as possible and thus attracting record numbers of entries. Having 17 All Breeds Shows all with Neuter classes offered (enough to title a dog from start to finish) along with our renowned hospitality and climate should be a great incentive to do the Tour.

One thing that has been highlighted with the increase in shows is the current lack of Ring Stewards in the Darwin area. If you or anyone you know would be interested in becoming a ring steward, please contact me and I will give you all the information on what is involved.

Finally a reminder that any agenda items for the AGM are required to be lodged no later than 4pm Friday 17 February 2012.

Graham
Dogznorth@bigpond.com
0428 248 103