The officers' reports highlighted a reduced membership for this year to date, although we hope to increase our numbers further during the remainder of the year.  Finances were looking healthy though, boosted significantly by proceeds from our club table for which we have Lois and Peter Miles to thank not only for their efforts in running the table, but also for the many hours put into making most if not all of the beds, cushions, and cat toys available for sale.  We are however reminded that nobody knows what the future holds, and it may be necessary to draw on our funds at any time to assist in a cat rescue and rehome.

Sadly we have temporarily relinquished the Honey Homes.  Our landlady has moved home and geographical difficulties make it very difficult to continue providing the level of attention required by our rescued cats, some of which have needed multiple trips to the vets, or in some cases "special handling" until our landlady could weave her magic upon them!  We are now looking for volunteers willing to "adopt" the Honey Homes, who can maintain the high level of love, care, and devotion offered by our previous host.

As a result of "troop movements" within the committee is became necessary to vote on our choice of representatives for the Turkish Van BAC.  The BAC will now be represented by the following five people:  David Heath, Mary Prior, Irene Ford, Steve Lloyd, and Marianne Upham.  Vivienne Heath holds the reserve seat.  Nicky Goulter continues to serve us as Delegate to the GCCF along with one other TBD.

AGM attendees were asked to vote on a change in the Standard of Points for Turkish Van cats in two aspects.  Firstly, members were asked to vote on a change to the policy relating to eye colour, the new wording reflecting the fact that the amber eye colour can fade over time, and can also assume a greenish amber colour.  Secondly, members were asked to consider a change to the description of the head markings, such that small extensions of colour beyond the the defined limits do not penalise an otherwise good cat.  Both changes were accepted by a majority vote.

In other matters, our webmaster reported a steady increase in visitors to our website with a hit count of over 39000 to date, and a continued trickle of new member applications, many from overseas.  The 2003 Poetry and Short Story Competition was heralded a success, raising around £80 for the club welfare fund.  It was also announced that a seminar would be held by the Semi Longhair BAC on Sunday 25th May 2003 at Mapleborough Green village hall, Studley, Warwickshire.

The CTVCA is to hold a garden party for members & their family to celebrate its 10th birthday this year.  More details would follow, however the date was set for Sunday 22nd June, and the location noted as Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands.

As is traditional, a photo competition was held in aid of welfare.  The winning entries are shown on this page, with the winners and runners up receiving prizes donated by Royal Canin and Smilee Pets. A total of 150 entries raised £72.50 for the club.

The proceeds from this year's on-the-day raffle was again shared between the club welfare fund and another charity. This year Wood Green Animal Shelter was our chosen adopted charity, who received £20 out of the total of £40 raised.

The Annual Raffle, for which tickets are offered to all club members at subscription time, raised over £400 and was won by Marianne Upham, who received the beautifully enamelled and mounted British Mint Crown coin, similar to the one depicted below.

The final event for this year's AGM was the presentation of trophies and awards.  The honours went to our new Show Support Secretary, Suzann Lloyd, who will be keeping a keen eye on the show scene in the future and totalling up the points for next year's results. Pride of place went to Gr Ch & Pr Shadycombe Top Gun who won the Snowcrest Memorial Trophy for the best overall exhibit in 2002. The Moustrap Trophy, awarded for the best prefix throughout the year, went to Marie St Claire (Farfet).  Special mention to Mary Prior, who won the UK Gr Pr & Ch Coppertop Kismet Special Award for the best contribution to the CTVCA, and to Hannah who won the Welfare & Rescue Trophy for the rescue cat of the year.

CLASS 1  -  Adult Turks
Layla Mary Prior

CLASS 2  -  Any Pedigree Kitten
Odd-Man Out Vivienne Heath

CLASS 3  -  Non-Pedigree
Penny Sue Cooper
Reserve Best In Show

CLASS 4  -  Any Other Pedigree
Chika & Jelani Suzann Lloyd

CLASS 5  -  Turk & Best Mate
Raji & Chevy Peter Miles
Best In Show