The "FCI Cynological Days" in Brussels
Marking the climax and also the culmination of the FCI's centenary celebrations,
the "FCI Cynological Days" were held on 11-14 November 2011 in Brussels. Delegates
from 35 countries were offered a programme catering for all tastes: a cynological
symposium, a high-class "FCI Centenary World Champion of Champions" competition,
a gala evening, and, to round things off, a trip to Bruges, the UNESCO World Heritage
City, and an open day at the FCI headquarters.
Some 150 people took part in the symposium on "Dog and Man: quo vadis? Knowledge
and Prospects”, greatly enjoying the very interesting presentations addressing current
issues.
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Hans W. Müller
FCI President
Historic visit to the FCI Office
On Monday 14th November, 2011, after the FCI Symposium, the FCI Centenary World
Champion of Champions, the Gala Dinner and the visit to Bruges, those who had survived
were given the chance to visit the FCI Headquarters!
More than 50 people had answered positively and shown their interest to finally
see the offices where the titles of International Champions are made, where the
CACIB’s are printed, where the translations of the standards and of the minutes
are made.. To put it in a nutshell: they wanted to see the Mecca of the world canine
activities!
Fortunately, the weather was very mild. After the two coaches reached the city of
Thuin, 70 km south Brussels, at 10.30 a.m., the visitors were welcome by the whole
FCI staff and ... a glass of champagne!
© Roberto Velez Pico
After a short speech given by Y. De Clercq, FCI Executive Director, they were taken
to the different rooms of the headquarters and given explanations about the job
descriptions of each of the 13 employees.
A “photo session” was then held on the terrace at the back of the offices, close
to the backyard recently bought by the FCI where the extension of the buildings
will start in 2012.
© Roberto Velez Pico
© Roberto Velez Pico
© Roberto Velez Pico
We look forward to welcoming you again!
Y. De Clercq
FCI Executive Director