2012-04-19
Dear members!

The responsibility for issuing the World Champion and World Premier certificates and the update for the webpage
”Hall of Fame” will from April 20, 2012 be delegated to the president of the Show-Commission Mr. Paolo Veneziani.

As works have to be transferred and training will be done, Mr. Veneziani will start working on the certificates
from May 1, 2012.

Secretary General WCF e.V.

2012-04-04
Francesco Picinali

With great sorrow we have to inform you that on March 30, 2012 Mr. Francesco Picinali
died suddenly at the age 48 years.

He came into the felinology over 25 years ago, and became the president of Association
Confederate European Felin (ACEF )and judge WCF All Breed on cat shows.

We sincerely condolence to the family and all the many friends of Mr Picinali

The board and the commissions

2012-03-15
Dear members!

The WCF Olimpia in Rome on 24 and 25 March 2012 (Olimpia, Italian spelling) is the first Super show of the WCF.

Once a year, this WCF Olimpia Supershow will take place and the cats taking part in the competition for Best Cat of WCF
receive the results tripled by points.

Please support the efforts of the Board and the WCF to make this event a success.

The board

2012-03-14
Dear members!

The show commission has today elected Paolo Veneziani into the position of Chairman of the commission.

Congratulations from the board

The board

2012-03-14
Dear members!

Sending the first email to all full-members and all patronat-members, I found out, that many email addresses are invalid.
It is your responsibility to keep the data fresh and inform us about changes, so we can reach all our dear members
without problems.

Please check the WCF-Online website for your club data, especially phone and email. Send corrections if needed
immediately to me so I can update and correct my mailing lists.

Andreas Möbius
Secretary General WCF e.V.

2012-03-13
Dear members!

The extraordinary general meeting took place on 10th march 2012 . We want to thank all the members and delegates
for your numerous participation and your confidence The official protocol of the GA will soon be sent to all member
associations. We would like to present the results briefly and want to congratulate all elected representatives.

We want to thank all our helpers for the preparation and work done at the meeting!

The board

2012-03-03
Dear members!

The following breeders / owners reached with their cats the Top 15 adults, Top 15 kitten / juniors or
Top 10 neuters final in the competition Best Cat of WCF 2011. For details please visit our “Hall of Fame”
at www.wcf-awards.com

We would like to invite you to the first WCF Olympia in Rome to present the prize-winning cats and owners
on Sunday march 25, 2012. You can subscribe at http://www.afionline.it/modulo_expo_afi.html for the show.

The board

2012-03-02
Dear members!

The results of the competition “Best Cat of WCF 2011” are published on our website „Hall of Fame”
See: www.wcf-awards.com for details.

Congratulation to all participants and winners!

The board

2012-02-21
Information for Members

Because of a court order the club RU-0160 "IFC Felis" was affiliated again into the WCF.

The board

2012-02-16
Information for Members

Like you might have seen already, Mrs. Anna Rudakova and Mrs Olga Abramova
are present again on the actual WCF-Judges list.

The board

2012-02-14
Dear members!

Note:

The winners of the BEST CAT of WCF 2011 will be presented on the first Best Cat of WCF-Show
in Rome on 24 and 25 March 2012 .For given reason, we point out that only members of WCF Member
Associations can participate in the contest BEST CAT WCF and be rewarded. Applications to host
the Best Cat of WCF 2013 can now be submitted to the Board.

The show committee and the board

2012-01-25
Cattery Names

Due to technical problems, the database for the publication of the cattery names is not properly updated.

We are eager to solve this problem as quickly as possible. In the meantime, if urgent, please contact
Ms. Reiter. Email: WCFgermany@aol.com

Thank you for your understanding

the Admin

2012-01-17
General Assemblies 2012

Reminder: concerning the participation at the General Assemblies 2012.

The presidents of the voting members or their delegates (prove of membership and delegation obligatory) have to send
in the written commitment of the participation minimum 30 days prior to the General Assembly to the General Secretary’s
office (at the moment the office of WCF) . The written commitment to participate is personal and can not be changed or
transferred after written consent.

Late applications will not be admitted. Participation is not possible for late entries and the members vote can not be applied
in the GA. Please remember to identify the function of the participants in your registration for the general meetings.. Per
member one delegate and one adviser is allowed to participate. Other persons may attend only as guests and will be placed
separate. 

Anneliese Hackmann
President WCF e.V.

2012-01-17
Project World Cat Congress

We are searching for a project of World Cat Congress (WCC) photos of the following breeds in high quality:

Egyptian Mau

Exotic

European Shorthair

Havana

Japanese Bobtail Longhair

Kanaani

Karelian Bobtail Shorthair

Karelian Bobtail Longhair

Kurilian Shorthair

Korat

The cats shall match the WCF standard excellent and the copyright for the photo must be attached.
Please send the photos including all necessary Information to the following email: wcfcatpic@yahoo.de

The board

2012-01-10
Best Cat

Deadline
for entering the results for the competition „Best Cat WCF 2011” is January 15, 2012.
Results arriving later, can not be recognized.

The board

2012-01-05
Dear members!

By a server error since December 5, 2011, the data for the Best Cat have been unable to be transferred.

We would like to ask you to send the confirmations of submissions to bestcatwcf@yahoo.de or re-enter
the data.

Please excuse the inconvenience.

the Admin

2012-01-02
The board

The following clubs under patronage were expelled from WCF e.V. due to non-payment:

Best Cats in the World (FR-0223)

Feline Enthusiast of Malaysia (MY-0248)

The board

2011-12-21
Dear Members!

General Assembly of WCF e.V. :
April 27, 28, 29, 2012
in Maritim Hotel Gelsenkirchen, Germany

Extraordinary General Assembly of WCF e.V. on request of Elitar Club Russia :
April 30, 2012
in Maritim Hotel Gelsenkirchen, Germany

More than 20% of the members of the WCF have submitted a request for this Extraordinary General Assembly.

The board

2011-11-23
Extraordinary General Assembly

Dear Members! 

Please note:
Extraordinary General Assembly of WCF e.V.
March, 10, 2012
in Welcome Hotel Essen, Germany

The official invitation will be sent to the appropriate time by mail.  

More than 25% of the members of the WCF have submitted a request for an Extraordinary General Assembly.
They have recognized the need to carry out profound changes in the structure of the WCF to be able to repel
the recently rampant processes, injunctions and writs against the WCF with new, strong statutes.

The board

2011-09-26
Ivaras Plepis

With deep regret we have to inform you that  MR.IVARAS PLEPIS all breed judge WCF for many years passed
away on 25th September, during the Cat Show in Norway.

We transmit our condolences to his wife, family and friends.

The board and the commissions

2011-09-25
Website

The WCF website is currently under reconstruction. We apologize for any delay in publishing and changing information on the
homepage. In urgent cases, please give us a short notice.

The board

2011-09-08
Holiday

The WCF office is closed for vacation until September 25th, 2011.

The board

2011-08-23
Judge's License

A judge applying for a WCF-judges-licence, can only be licensed as guest Judge, if he is a board member of a non-World Cat Congress
organization.

The board

2011-08-20
Joint Shows

1.      Joint shows, with non World Cat Congress (WCC) associations, that invite judges, which are under suspension or deprived
         of WCF judging license, are prohibited.

2.     Already given licenses loose validation, if a violation named above is found.

The board

2011-08-15
The board

Due to an interim order the club Elitar is installed provisionally up to an official negotiation. Likewise Mrs. Anna Rudakova is installed
provisionally due to a further interim order as 2. Vice-president.  

The board

2011-07-11
Show Commissions

Mrs.Nicoletta Locati has stepped back from her position in the Show commission. Mr Paolo Veneziani is delegated and takes over the

position  as chairman of the show commission.

The board

2011-07-11
Condolence Helmuth Watzke

Sunday 2011-07-10 Helmuth Watzke died an unexpected and sudden death. He was friend, colleague, globetrotter and a great man.

As being one of the senior German judges he worked in many shows in the entire world and took responsibility in the education of
many of the today’s judges.

We say goodbye in mourning.

Andreas Möbius in the name of the board and the commissions

2011-07-11
Condolence Vera Avsaragova

With great sorrow we have to inform you that 4 of July 2011 Mrs. Vera Avsaragova died suddenly at the age 55 years. 
She came into the felinology over 15 years ago, and became first president of Feline Federation of Republic Bashkortastan
and judge LH,SLH,SH on cat shows. 

We sincerely condolence to the family and friends of Mrs.Avsaragova.

The board and the commissions

2011-06-07
Foundation WCF - italia

The president of WCF, MRS Hackmann invited the representatives of the italian members of WCF on March 26, 2011 to join the first
conference and foundation meeting for the WCF-Italia in Berlin.  The purpose of the conference was to establish a parent organization
in Italy representing them in political activities with the Ministry of Agriculture in Italy.

On March 26, 2011 the "WCF Italia" was founded by the present representatives of the italian WCF-members.

The members are:
Associazioni Feline Federate (AFeF)
Associazione Felina Italiana (AFI)
Associazione Gatti d'Italia (AGI)
Federazione Italiana Associazioni Feline (FIAF)
Serenissima Cat Club (ISCC)

Additional members can only participate upon application and approval by the member clubs.

Franca Zuccotti was elected unanimously  president of the "WCF Italia" by the  present representatives of the clubs. 
The Office of the President is determined as the seat of WCF Italia.
Andrea Vincenzi was elected unanimously  treasurer of the "WCF Italia" by the  present representatives of the clubs.
Fabrizio Montanari was elected unanimously  general secretary of the "WCF Italia" by the  present representatives of the clubs.
Best wishes and success for the WCF-Italia!

The board

2011-06-07
Weltchampion Certificate

The issuing of the World Champion certificates is  handed over to Mr. Kamil Kolczynski.

The previous e-mail address will remain!  wcf.worldchampion@yahoo.de

Please use the online form for the registration of World Champions, World Premiers and Master WCF at        
www.wcf-worldchampion.com

The board

2011-04-28
Payments are only accepted from full members and patronat clubs

We want to remind you that payments will only be accepted from full members and patronat clubs. Sub-clubs have to pay
via their main club. All payments must include the following information:
number of club, purpose of payment, number of sub-club, for which the payments are done, when applicable.

The board

2011-04-26
Catalogues have to be sent to Mrs Locati

Catalogues and result lists may not be sent, in no case, by registered mail to the office in Essen. Please forward them, if possible,
electronically to Mrs Nicoletta Locati, president of the show commission. Otherwise send them by normal mail to Mrs Locati, only in
exceptional cases send them to the office in Essen. But only by normal mail, not as registered mail.

The Board

2011-04-11
Registration of a cattery name does not entitle to use the WCF-logo

Because of current events we point out that the registration of a cattery name with the WCF does not entitle to use the WCF-logo for
advertisement or self-written pedigrees. The registration of a cattery name without being member of a WCF club serves only for the
legal protection of the name. Pedigrees with the WCF-logo can be issued only by WCF clubs.

The Board

2011-04-11
Issue of show licences is done by Mrs Sivitskaya

Instead of Julia Rjabokobiļenko the issue of the show licences is done by Svetlana Sivitskaya starting with April 11, 2011. Please
forward all requests for licences for Russia and the Ukraine to the following email address: s_sivitskaya@rambler.ru

We are grateful for the numerous applications. It was very difficult here to make a decision. We also thank Julia Rjabokobiļenko for
her excellent work. It is very regrettable that she had to resign from this work for the WCF due to business reasons.

The Board

2011-03-31
WCF-Logo on pedigrees issued by resigned (sub-)clubs not permitted

We point out to all resigned clubs and their sub-clubs that they are not permitted to issue any pedigrees with the WCF-logo.

The Board

2011-03-29
Direct correspondence to the commissions not provided

Please bear in mind that direct correspondence to the commissions is not provided. Please address all correspondence to the business
office of the WCF in Essen. Please send all correspondence including the name, club, club-number and city. Your requests cannot be
handled otherwise. Correspondence with sub-clubs and single persons is not provided according to the statutes. Please contact your
main club.

The Board

2011-03-29
Acceptance of new clubs

Please address all correspondence concerning the acceptance of new clubs to Mr. Tino Eckhardt, Email: tinoeckhardt@aol.com

The Board

2011-03-16
Illness of Mrs Wagner

Unfortunately, Mrs Wagner has become ill. Due to this circumstance, please send all your correspondence for the time being to the
office in Essen. Only the correspondence concerning joint shows, please, send to Mrs Cernova.

The Board

2011-03-11
Suspension of Mrs Anna Rudakova

Mrs. Anna Rudakova was found to be responsible for causing severe and permanent damage to the World Cat Federation e.V.
According to the §§ 9 and 29 of the Statutes of WCF e.V. Mrs Rudakova is therefore suspended from her functions as a WCF
Judge and excluded from the Extended Board and her functions and position as Second Vice-President. This decision takes
effect immediately. (§ 9 section 3 statutes of WCF e.V.)

The Board

2011-03-11
Suspension of Elitar-Klub

According to the §§ 9 and 29 of the Statutes of World Cat Federation e.V. the club OOLZh Elitar-Klub RU-0170 was found to be
responsible for bringing the WCF e.V. into disrepute and for this reason it has been suspended until the next General Assembly.
All licenses for OOLZh Elitar-Klub RU-0170 and its subclubs are therefore declared null and void.

The Board

2011-03-11
Application deadline for seminars

As the registration of seminars is free of charge, an application deadline of minimum 6 months has to be observed

The Board

011-02-16
Exhibition of cats of WCF judges

Advice from the judges' commission because of current events: A judge is only permitted to exhibit the cats, of which he/she is the
owner, out of competition on those exhibitions, where he/she functions as judge. This applies also to cats living in his household.

Cornelia Hungerecker
chair person of the WCF judges' commission

2011-02-13
Show commission

Mrs Elena Borisovna Fedorenko/Russia was co-opted as member of the show commission to substitute Mr.  Imran Okulov.  

The Board

2011-02-13
Gala diner and exhibition to honour the Best Cat shifted to end of March

Due to the instabile weather conditions in February the exhibition and the gala diner to honour the Best Cat of WCF are shifted to the
end of March. 

The Board

2011-02-03
Mrs. Olga Abramova cannot be invited to WCF exhibitions

According to the rules "Show licenses 1.1.2 Suspended or expelled judges are not permitted to be invited": Mrs. Olga Abramova
cannot be invited to judge at the WCF shows any more.

The Board

2011-01-30
Mrs Olga Abramova suspended as WCF judge

Mrs Olga Abramova has been suspended from her function as WCF judge because of repeated misbehaviour.
Reasons: abuse of the name of the WCF for private interests, disobedience of the commandment of loyalty to the WCF and its
representatives, as well as unacceptable behaviour towards a judge's colleague.

The Board

2011-01-25
Mr Imran Okulov suddenly died

The Board with deepest regret has to announce the unexpected death of the President of the club "POF" - Petersburg Felinology Society,
current member of the exhibition committee of WCF, AB judge - Mr. Imran Okulov, on January 17th, 2011.

We lost a respected colleague, a highly qualified expert, a great show manager. Imran Okulov was a remarkable man who contributed
his life and his immense experience to the development of the felinological movement in the world. This great animal lover has supported
the formation and development of the World Cat Federation with his love for cats, his excellent professional work and outstanding
human qualities.

His name will never be forgotten. A bright heart is missing in our world of love for cats.

With our sincerest condolences to his family and his friends.

The Board and the commissions

2011-01-10
No official works delegated to Mrs Rudakova

Dear members,
at the moment there are no official works delegated to Mrs Rudakova. All inquiries about club accounts are not requested by the
WCF-board. Please treat them as private requests From Mrs. Rudakova without any official character. WCF-Board does not
control the financial background of our members.

The Board

2010-12-13
Club CY-0124 Cyprus Feline Society CyFS suspended

The Club CY-0124 Cyprus Feline Society CYFS, president Mrs. Nadejda Razorenova, is suspended until the coming general Assembly
because of repeated violation of the show rules and non-compliance with the order of the Board.

The Board

2010-12-02
Clubs RU-0119 and RU-0160 are not a member of the WCF any longer

The member-clubs RU-0119 „Alisa“, president Mrs Irina Guseva, and RU-0160 „IFC Felis“, president Mrs Olga Abramova, had deleted
their clubs from the Russian clubs register on 28th of April, 2008 and 24th of October, 2008. Thus they are not a member of the WCF

any longer. All exhibitions of these clubs are cancelled by now.

The Board

2010-11-26

Expulsion of CFC Tikhiy Don (Quiet Don)

The Subclub Ru 0125-20 CFC Tikhiy Don (Quiet Don), President: Mrs Natalia Vasilievna Kaminskaya, was expelled by its main club RUCC,
President Mrs. Mazurova G.M.
The show L# 11257, Joint-Show with TICA , 2011-04-23, 2011-04-24 is cancelled.
The show L# 10775) in December 4.5 . 2010 can take place because of the short time span after the expulsion.
Please regard the GA decision of non- re-acceptance of expelled subclubs to a WCF main club during 2 years after the expulsion.

The Board

2010-11-22
Judge´s reports by Mrs Balchiuniene and Mr. Balchiunas

The judge´s reports by Mrs Balchiuniene and Mr. Balchiunas for SH and SOSH will stay valid, as they have taken their exams with the WCF.

The Board

2010-11-01
Expulsion for life

Mr. Tomas Balčiūnas and Mrs. Inga Balčiūniene, Mrs. Aivita Shakale are expelled from the WCF for life because of falsification of
examination documents.
Already issued show certificates will remain valid, if they are countersigned by a judge recognized by the WCF.

The Board