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The past few weeks have been a trying time for the Dog World in the Northern Territory. We have seen the passing of two much loved stalwart members of our association. Mandy Hammett, committee member, handler trainer, mentor to many and wife of our President Mel. Mandy passed away suddenly and her loss will be felt by many. Understandably Mel has taken an absence of leave from Council for the remained of this year, and therefore as Vice president I will be acting President in his absence.

We also saw the passing of life member Riley Wing MBE. Riley was involved with dog sports in the N.T. during the 1970s and was a well-known Home-grown Territorian. On behalf of the association I would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the families and friends of both these wonderful dog people.

We have also seen two very hardworking Dogs NT member move back to Melbourne. Barbara McVilly, our past Office Manager and Alan McVilly (NACA councillor) who were not only wonderful people but also a great asset to the N.T. Dog World. We wish them all the best in their future endeavours in freezing Melbourne.

These recent events now mean that there are several vacancies on council. Council is now calling for Expressions of Interest for the position of two Councillors and also for the position of Secretary.

Applicants must be full financial members of Dogs NT. Any members who is interested in these positions, please forward your Expression of Interest to the Dogs NT office by Monday 26th November 2018.

As the year is drawing to a close, on behalf of council I would like to wish all members and their families a Merry Christmas and add a reminder than 2019 memberships are due now.

Carol Beckett (acting Dogs NT President)

for and on behalf of Mel Hammett