TRACKWEST - TUTU MEMORIAL PLAQUE

Deed Of Gift

The Tutu Memorial Plaque is presented to the Club Member who has demonstrated outstanding commitment and dedication to the principles of the club throughout the preceding financial year. Their contributions embody the true spirit of membership, both in terms of fellowship and also event participation.

The recipient of The Tutu Memorial Plaque will be a positive and active member who consistently demonstrates goodwill towards the club and its members.

History

Tutu was a rescue Dobermann who luckily for her, came to live with Frank & Dorrie DeCatania. Tutu competed in obedience and tracking, and she was the first ‘associate’ dog to attain the title of Westralian Obedience Champion. In those day dogs also had to get their TDX to gain their AOC title. This title was newly created for Tutu, after the ANKC  protested about the CAWA awarding the AOC title to four sterilised GSD’s before her. ( At this stage dogs had to be entire to qualify ).

Rick Richardson was commissioned to design the certificate.

Frank was a Tracking Judge and wanted Tutu to be remembered, so he donated the Tutu Memorial Plaque for Club Person of the Year to Trackwest.

2011 Tutu Memorial Plaque: Recipient - Carol Freele
As our Secretary, Carol has one of the most demanding jobs in our club. On top of her secretary duties, Carol has worn many other hats this year: Webmaster,
Assisting Trial Secretaries, Trainer, Tracklayer, Steward, as well as
Assisting Judges to map and flag their tracks, for many hours, sometimes in the pouring rain.
Carol is always willing to help with whatever is needed, and does it with a great attitude.
Carol is an outstanding club person, we would be lost without her and hope that receiving this award goes a small way towards showing our appreciation for all her help and support.
Thankyou Carol! Congratulations!

Tutu Memorial Plaque - Recipients