Countryside Alliance Ireland - love the countryside

1. Important Notice to Members
Members are advised that failure to renew your subscription on time means that your Insurance Cover is lapsed and that you will not be covered under our members benefits scheme. 2. CAI Board Elections
CAI Board Elections are presently being held and those members eligible to vote will receive their voting form and profiles on the candidates in our Newsletter which will be with you shortly. This is a momentous occasion and is the first time that members from the Republic of ireland are eligible to vote candidates on to the CAI Board. We encourage you to use your democratic right and vote for your preferred candidates(s). this is your organisation and the elected board members are your voice, representing your interests.

3. Member Numbers continiue to Grow
Membership numbers throughout Ireland have continued to grow rapidly. We have now taken on responsibility for managing our own membership administration and continue to improve our technology and resources available to meet this demand. We continually strive to provide our members with the very highest standards of service and part of this continued improvement has involved the purchasing of a new membership Management Software called MMS 2005. This new software will enable us to administer all membership matters locally.

4. Retriever and Spaniel Field Trials at CAI Game & Country Fair
We are pleased to announce that Clodagh Valley Field Trials Association will be holding their 21st Annual Working Tests for Retrievers and Spaniels at CAI's Game and Country Fair on the 31st July and 1st August 2005 at Clonmel Race Course, Powerstown Park, Clonmel.

The retriever trial will consist of Preliminary, Novice and Advanced and will be held on Sunday 31st July 2005. Enquiries for this event contact Hon. Secretary Mrs. Hanneke Simmons, Ballyknock, Tramore Co Waterford.

The Spaniel trial will consist of Novice and Advanced and will be held on Monday 1st August 2005. Enquiries for this event contact mr Jimmy King, Cul Na Killa, Bawnfune, Butlerstown, Co Waterford.

Countryside Alliance Ireland is placing special emphasis on the children's entertainment area making this a complete family day out. A full interactive programme will enable the children to enhance their coountry sports skills or obtain new ones. Activities such as fly casting, archery, shooting, dog handling skills and pony rides will be among the main attractions.

Trade exhibitiors were delighted with last year's event and demand for space has been extremely high. To avoid dissapointment book your space now. Contact Nick Becker membership and Events manager at Courtlough Shooting grounds on 01 6903610 or by email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it