[ SHOWGSD-L ] PetPAC Update: Tues 5/22
- From: "Ginger Cleary" <cleary1414@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "Showgsd-L@Freelists. Org" <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 23 May 2007 11:20:27 -0400
Ginger Cleary,Rome, GA ww.rihadin.com <http://www.rihadin.com>
Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom, must, like men, undergo
the fatigue of supporting it. ~Thomas Paine
Member GSDCA
Member Sawnee Mtn Kennel Club
GA Director Responsible Dog Owners of the Eastern States.
-----Original Message-----
Everyone knows AB 1634 is up for vote on the Assembly
floor. Rumor has it the bill will not be brought up
until some of the leadership meetings on the budget is
over, but the bill must be voted out of the Assembly
by June 8th, deadline, see attached calendar. You can
expect Mr. Levine to drop the 4 month prohibition
soon. He is negotiating with Canine Companions, CAHP,
and other groups represent breeders. While all of
that plays into his hands, it will not dampen our
efforts to defeat this bill.
I spent last weekend at a dog parade in Elk Grove,
south of Sacramento, then over to the dog shows at
Vallejo for a speech and discussions with exhibitors.
Sunday Cyndi and I spent with the Nat'l Open Field
Coursing Association.
I did an interview with Village news, the Orange
County Register and writer who does the Pet Column for
the SF Chronicle.
We are working on getting on talk radio etc.
PetPAC is working with volunteers to plaster the
Mission Circuit Dog Shows this Memorial Weekend.
Kelley Moran and I will be down there Thurs afternoon
to scout out things, then on site on Sat & Sun to get
out the message. Volunteers will circulate to
exhibitors drop off materials, gain support. We will
visit every vendor to do the same. The general public
will be given handouts, and I will be available to
address anyone interested in what is happening.
PetPAC is working on last minute changes and materials
for the new national website. www.petpac.net We
hope, but not sure, the website will be up this
Friday.
The website will be used to draw millions of
Californians to sign up to oppose AB 1634.
Today, I met with US Senator Barbara Boxer's staff to
go over COPS support of her child safety bill. During
our meeting, I was able to bring up and explain our
position against AB 1634. There is a lot of interest
which I will follow up on. Senator Boxer can be very
valuable to us in future congressional support. it is
the start to bring back this issue to our side, away
from ARs.
I have had discussions with Susan Hamil, Bloodhound
breeder, whose husband John is a past president of
Calif Veterinarians Ass'n. I asked Dr. Hamil to
gather a small group of eminent veterinarians to be a
steering committee to lead the charge with Vets in
California. Susan said he (John) was furious with the
CVMA, which is sounding more like a closed society.
There is a Board of Governor's meeting in June in
Orange County that PetPAC and vets in opposition plan
to attend and publicize.
PetPAC website will post names and addresses of vets
opposing AB 1634, like an approved list.
I have been advising everyone in Assembly members to
talk with, how to approach them and where to approach
them.
We feel it would be effective to organize groups in
each Assembly and Senate District to contact their
Assemby Member and State Senator and let them know you
and others will be at his or her district office on
Friday, June 22nd.
Everyone is doing a terrific job in letter writing,
telephone and personal meetings with legislators. Keep
it up. Don't get discouraged. We need to be in this
war for the long haul.
We need to motivate exhibitors, especially in Southern
California to understand killing this bill is more
paramont to winning that blue ribbon. Get Involved!
PetPAC is working on many fronts. We have limited
financial resourses right now, so we have to be very
judicious in selecting where we spend your money.
Barr Wyatt is developing a campaign strategy which I
hope to publish tomorrow.
Because of frustrations, some are working on
individual programs that may or may not be effective.
PetPAC Strategy is based upon a proven strategy that
has worked here as well as across the US.
Everyone who attended thought the PetPAC rally was
second to none. That is the kind of programs that
work. Remember, we need to reach out to every dog and
cat lover in the state. We need to continuously raise
funds to get our message out.
No one in PetPAC so far has taken a paycheck. We are
all working-that includes the professionals we are
bringing on--pro bono. That will have to change when
enough funds come in. So, please be patient.
It is difficult to answer every email when we are
received 800-900 a day. My telephone never stops
ringing. Those of you who have not been able to get
through can attest to that.
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