Here is the file for the newsletter. I don't have anything from Vicki yet and she also said something about putting the
info on the Parade of Breeds in it but really that can go in next month unless she really wants it in this month. I put in
some photos for fillers if you need them. I also got permission from the illustrator on the Learntospeakcats. So he has
allowed me to use his illustrations as long as I put his info on it which it has. If you need more let me know. On the
articles of Pinterest, I would like the illustrations from learntospeakcats with it. Judith
MARCH 2013 ARTICLES FOR TICA NEWSLETTER
A TICA LOSS
It is on a sad note of the passing of Ms. Arthel J. Scheuermann. She lost her battle with cancer this
past Monday, Feb 18, 2013. Arthel, along with her lifetime friend, Larry Paul and Georgia Morgan
was part of the threesome who are responsible for the creation and development of TICA.
Arthel was a TICA Judge and she served as the South Central Regional Director from 1979 – 1987.
She was a longtime resident and a successful attorney in New Orleans, LA. Arthel, at 72 years of age
was preceded in death by her husband who passed away last May. Arthel was strong yet gentle, a
beautiful and graceful lady. TICA has lost a true treasure and a founding member. There are no
arrangements for a funeral and there will only be a small, private memorial ceremony. Rest In Peace
Arthel.
REGISTRATION ON LINE
NO WAITING FOR MANY! IF you want to register a litter and the sire and dam of your litter meet the following
qualifications:
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Be the exact same breed or within the same breed group
Carry an SBT or SBV prefix to their registration number
Be a TICA registered cat
Be owned or co-owned by YOU at the time of mating
Login to your TDS Online account, register the litter and
immediately print out the Blue Slips (now called Breeder Slips for the
online application). NO WAITING.
NOW we are LIVE with the next step! Want to register a kitten from that Breeder Slip? Now you can and print off the
Registration Certificate IMMEDIATELY!! NO WAITING.
Here's how:
Log in to your TDS Account
(https://online.tica.org/http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fonline.tica.org%2F&h=PAQENYvDI&s=
1>) and register your litter. Print your Breeders Slips (previously called a Blue Slip). These electronic documents are
created when an Online Litter Registration is completed. Each live kitten is issued a Breeder Slip with a Breeder Slip
Number (BSN) at the top right.
Then click on REGISTRATION. This program allows you to register an individual kitten using a Breeder Slip (previously
called a Blue Slip). Print the Registration Certificate and YOU'RE DONE!
If your breeder has given you a Breeder Slip you can also use this program to register your cat. Be sure to have your
Breeder Slip, with the 12 digit BSN in the top right corner, available.
It is very exciting that so many people are using the new online registration system. Since 1/21/2013, more than 650
litters and 40 cats have been registered thru the new system. The Office will email you directly with download
instructions after registering. But just in case, please follow these instructions:
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Login to TDS Online (https://online.tica.org).
Click on the menu item on the left “YOUR CATS”.
Click on the “CAT NUM” that you registered online.
Click on the “CERTIFICATE” button.
Follow the directions on screen to download and print your certificate. **Note: Online certificates are only
available for TICA cats that are registered online.
A CALL FOR HELP
Purebred Cat Breed Rescue funds are running very low. We have rescued, vetted, and placed over 200 cats in the last 10
months. If we are to continue, we need your help. We know money is tight for many people, but we also know most of
you care very deeply about cats. If you can even offer one dollar or even some loose change, we'd be very grateful for
your assistance - pennies add up.
To donate by credit card / PayPal, just go to http://purebredcats.org and click on the PayPal button on the right near the
top of the page.
Alternatively, you can donate to Purebred Cat Breed Rescue by Mail. Please make your check payable to "Purebred Cat
Breed Rescue" & send to:
Purebred Cat Breed Rescue
c/o DeLynne Satimore
114 Pavilion Drive
Brandon, MS 39042
SPOTLIGHTS
Jay Bangle
Mid Pacific Regional Director
Jay lives in California, USA. The Mid Pacific Region has approximately 255 members and about 7 clubs.
They have approximately a half dozen Junior Exhibitors. Most of the shows put on a raffle to help with
the expenses. And most of them donate $1 per entry to the Regional to help defray costs. Majority of
the Regional awards are supported with sponsorships.
As far as my interests or hobbies – food! I *love* food. I am married to Sean Corfield, no children – just cats.
Christian Burger
NW Junior Exhibitor
One year ago, Christian Burger (Lynden, WA) came to a TICA Cat Show in Enumclaw with
his Aunt Hope who was a volunteer with a cat rescue group. This was Christian’s first
cat show and he loved it. We gave him the job of grooming the cats and putting them in
the show ring and bringing them back. After watching Christian’s enthusiasm for the
cats, I wanted to see if we could get him involved more with TICA.
TICA and the cats have become this 7th grader from Lynden Christian Middle School’s passion. He has been volunteering
with Community Cat Coalition for one year. He shows the cats at the TICA cat shows and grooms them. He is currently
showing his cat DQ (Drama Queen) a 4 year old Brown Mackerel Tabby in the Household Pet Category.
Christian hopes to advance within the JE program and learn all he can about cat care and animal rescue. He wants to
take this learning knowledge into the future and perhaps will be a TICA judge himself one day.
He loves showing the Household Pet Cats because they always have a story and they are a little like he is, rescued and
winners. He likes to hear what the judges say about the individual cats and says he learns something every time he goes
to a ring.
Christian’s other interests are Chess and video games, but those come second to his love of animals, especially cats.
He also volunteers to help his Aunt Hope do feral cat TNR (trap-neuter-return). Christian has been working to help
locate a cat which was lost in an accident at the Ferndale Show this year. He comes out and helps clean and reset the
traps. As an official Community Cat Coalition volunteer he is going to be taking some of the classes which are offered in
trapping, barn relocation, and socialization.
CHECK IT OUT!
You will now find TICA on Pinterest. For cat lovers (and TICA lovers) Pinterest does give us a
great opportunity to share pictures of our beautiful cats, fun we’re having at our shows and our
wins and to educate about cats. Soooo, find TICA on Pinterest. It would be great fun to post
pictures from our shows all over the world! https://pinterest.com/ticacats/
You never know what you will
find in your coffee cup
Talk to the paw!
Our plants always need
a sturdy root system
Mix and Match!
Peek-a-BOO!
AmyLyn Bihrle