[accmemberdiscussion] Re: AL Canine Coalition Oct 18th meeting
- From: "Ivy Rice" <ilcrice@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <accmemberdiscussion@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 20 Sep 2009 14:06:09 -0500
When I first heard about the existence of ACC nearly a year ago, I was eager
to join. Since that time, I have learned much from ACC emails and even more
from independent research on the internet that was definitely spurred by
words, ideas, proceedings in other states all of which were brought to my
attention by ACC. I use the information leaned from ACC and from my own
research to help educate every person who will listen-my own vets, friends
with pets, friends without pets, anyone who mentions PETA or HSUS-you name
it, I take the opportunity to educate. I make it a point to every
legislation poll that I run across and to write letters when appropriate.
Breeder rights and animal welfare are a priority for me.
In the last two days, I've read the two emails posted below and thought,
"Hmm, am I in the right place?" I'm not so sure anymore. Do our board
members and officers actually feel that they ARE the ACC and the only ones
capable of reading and analyzing bills? I thought we were ALL the ACC.
When members are admonished not to ask legitimate questions publicly to
which others might be interested in the response, and particularly when an
email such as the one below implies that those of us who are not going to
the October meeting are not making this issue a priority, then something is
lost. There is no faster way to discourage people from joining ACC or to
encourage them to leave than to admonish members for asking legitimate
questions or to imply that people are not making this a priority if they
don't attend a meeting.
Do I think ACC meetings and the organization are important? You bet I do!
As legislation threatens to invade Alabama, this is our ONLY hope of
stopping it. However, with members in various stages of their lives, with
various obligations and responsibilities, it is not always a question of
simple "making an ACC meeting a "priority" to make it possible to get there.
Sometimes life gets in the way.
To our board, officers, and all of the good folks who attend the meeting,
God bless you and THANK YOU. But, please, do not for one second forget that
your power is in the numbers standing behind you who are not at the meeting,
because if you do, you are putting all of us in jeopardy of losing this
battle. Ivy Rice
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From: accmemberdiscussion-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:accmemberdiscussion-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Vangie Bogner
Sent: Sunday, September 20, 2009 1:29 PM
To: accmemberdiscussion@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [accmemberdiscussion] AL Canine Coalition Oct 18th meeting
Hi everyone.
We are new members to ACC and currently live just south of the TN/KY line
but are former residents and long time property owners in AL. It will be a
5-hr drive one way to Wetumpka, AL, but I'll be there because it is vital
for a successful outcome that we strengthen the coalition between all animal
owners. It is no longer just a good idea; it is critical that we unite to
fight the onslaught of legislative attacks on our rights to own and/or breed
the animals we love.
The passing of the TN Commercial Breeder bill and various other AR backed
legislation will happen in any state if those who own animals and wish to
maintain their rights as business and property owners don't clearly
understand the issues and the consequences of losing those rights and stand
firm together. There is no doubt in our minds there would have been a
different outcome in TN had there been a strong and united coalition in TN
across the dog community, not to mention many groups of animal owners.
We will make this meeting a priority and look forward to Oct. 18th.
Vangie & Harry Bogner
From: accmemberdiscussion-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:accmemberdiscussion-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
BABAMONK@xxxxxxx
Sent: Saturday, September 19, 2009 12:30 AM
To: accmemberdiscussion@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [accmemberdiscussion] Re: AL: Spay Neuter Law site has been updated
Theresa,
Please try to remember that we all share the same goal with regards to
this legislation. The ACC has had the bill for only a few days and with the
legislative session about 120 days away we will have the bill to the
membership with analysis in plenty of time. It is not necessary to question
the actions of someone who is strongly committed to the defeat of this
legislation. The Alabama Canine Coalition is very grateful and thankful for
the people that help us gather information on any legislation that challenge
our rights as dog owners. Without them our job would be much harder. We
are also grateful for the people that help us to understand the wording of
the bills. The ACC works very hard to compile, understand and distribute
information in a timely manner.
The ACC appreciates its dedicated members that do their part in many
ways. Reporting legislation, attending council meetings and educating about
responsible dog ownership. We will work hard to strengthen every part of
the ACC as time go on. We must be united in the fight. If in the future you
have a question about the way the ACC board is handling something, please
email me privately and I will be happy to discuss your concerns..
Thanks again for all the information you share with the list. Just as a
reminder, the ACC annual meeting will be October 18,2009 in Wetumpka. Since
you live close I hope you can attend. Our speaker is Perry Mobley and he
will speak on HSUS and animal agriculture. He will also talk about the newly
formed Animal Coalition that ACC is proud to be a member of.
Baba
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