Welcome to the CCAA News & Announcements Page!
The CCAA, as the AKC Parent Breed Club for the Cane Corso, is committed to keeping our members up to date with news, announcements, and information about the Cane Corso. Please check this page frequently to keep in the loop!
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September 1, 2010:
The EOC is announcing the following current position
holders are seeking re-election.
Mike Ertaskiran--New York --for President
Tony Scandy--Ohio-- for Vice President
Janet Gigante--New York--for Seceretary
Laura Jarbeau--Michigan-- for Treasurer
Sharon Brown --New York--for Director #6, Public Relations
John Bucher--Pennsylvania-- for Director #8, Newsletter
Open
Director #2 Ethics & Grievances
Director #4 Events
Director #7 Breeder oversight (note this position will be up for election in 2011 per the bylaws)
AKC Delegate position
For those parties interested in seeking nomination, please
see the Eligibility and Nomination document. This should
answer the majority of the questions members may have.
Thank you,
Election Oversight Committee
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EOC Election Guidelines, Eligibility & Position Requirements
The elected parties will serve in 2 year terms. Election of the Board of Directors shall take place in even numbered years. Election of Directors takes place in odd and even years, based on the Director number. Regional VP’s are held in odd years.
The following eligibility requirements are for all candidates and nominees for both the Board of Directors (Officers) and Directors. The position specific requirements will be broken down under the respective position.
1. All candidates/nominees must be a member in good standing for 3 years.
2. All candidates/nominees must meet 1 or more of the following requirements:
1. Must have served as a member of a CCAA committee for 1 year
Or
- Must have served a full term (2 years) as a Regional VP
Or
3. Must have served a full term on the BOD and have met the requirements for their office
Board of Directors/ Club Officers:
The Board of Directors consists of the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and AKC Delegate. The position specific requirements are outlined below where applicable. The BOD elections are held in even years.
1. President – Served for at least 1 full term as an Officer or Director of the CCAA
2. Vice-President - Served for at least 1 full term as an Officer or Director of the CCAA
3. Secretary – No additional
4. Treasurer – No additional
5. AKC Delegate – 5 years experience participating in AKC events, extensive knowledge and understanding of the workings of the AKC. This elected position holder must qualify under the AKC guidelines.
Directors:
Director #1 – Breed Education – election held odd years -
Must have notable and significant experience with the breed, must have studied dog structure and be able to demonstrate a solid grasp of the Standard/breed. Experience in breed education or Judging is preferred.
Director #2 – Ethics & Grievances – election held even years -
No Additional
Director #3 – Awards– election held odd years -
No Additional
Director #4 – Events – election held even years -
No Additional
Director #5 – Welcome Committee – election held odd years -
No Additional
Director #6 – Public Relations – election held even years -
Must have good organizational and people skills
Director #7 – Breeders & Health – election held odd years -
A Cane Corso breeder of notable accomplishment and experience
Director #8 – Newsletter – election held even years -
Ability to meet deadlines and time management for publishing of Chronicle
Regional Vice Presidents:
The 4 Regional VP’s elected must reside in their region. Elections held odd years.
DATE: __________
Nominee Eligibility Form
This form is required for submittal of a respective Nominee
Name: ____________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________
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Region: _____________
Position Nominated For: ______________________________
Nominated By:
Member in good standing #1
_______________________________ Date:_________
Member in good standing #2______________________________ _ Date:_________
Dates of Club Membership: (3 years required) From ___________ to _____________
Nominee must meet at minimum, one of the following eligibility requirements. Eligibility will be checked against Club records for verification. Failure of truthfulness will automatically result in eligibility denial by the EOC.
Committee Served on (one full year required): _________________________
Dates: ______________________
Regional VP: Y/N If yes, Region (one full 2 year term required): ___________
Dates: _______________________
Position held on BOD (one full 2 year term required):_______________________
Dates: _______________________
Candidate/Nominee Bio for Election Ballot
Remit to:
Election Oversite Chair
121 Old Reavis Mill Road
Norlina, NC. 27563
Must be posted marked by Sept 30th, 2010
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August 15, 2010:
The 2010 Election Oversight Committee has been voted on and these members have been approved by the Board of Directors of the CCAA. Vinnie Manganiello Region 1 .....Charlene Schmizzi Region 2 .... Will Yingling Region 3 .... Josh Drew Region 4 ..... Mitchell Mount one as an additional. Thank you to all the volunteers.
August 4, 2010:
The newsletter should be showing up in your mailbox's today. We are looking to get the next edition in the mail by the first week of September. We are doing a show spotlight centerfold. Any CCAA member who would like the see their dog in the Show Spotlight page; please send your AKC show win photo to mlerky@aol.com list the dogs name, the win and show location/date. We will need to have the pictures in by 8/31
July 24, 2010:
Information/Notice:
1. CCAA is looking for Nominating Committee volunteers. Contact CCAA Secretary Janet Gigante to learn more.
2. CCAA is looking for volunteers to do the Newsletter. Contact CCAA Secretary Janet Gigante to learn more.
3. The Health Survey is now up and active. Please participate for the breed - http://www.canecorso.org/health_survey.html
4. ATTS (American Temperament Test Society) http://atts.org/ will now administer the CCAA temperament tests.
July 12, 2010:
The CCAA would like to congratulate the first ever AKC Champion - Ch. Campo's Soloman di Rockhaven.
Additionally, the CCAA would like to congratulate the first female AKC Champion - Ch. PrideNJoyz Afterglow.
 
July 1, 2010:
The Cane Corso has been approved for the Working Group of the AKC starting June 30th, 2010.
American Kennel Club, web article - Click Here
The Today Show, web article - Click Here
Fox News, video segment - Click Here
NBC Nightly News, video segment - Click Here
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