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The Tribble Fanciers Association (TFA) is a group of Tribble enthustiasts from all over the Federation and serves as the governing body of | The Tribble Fanciers Association (TFA) is a group of Tribble enthustiasts from all over the Federation and serves as the governing body of competitive Tribble showing in the Alpha and Beta Quadrants. They control the issue and regulation of identification microchips, Breeding Licenses, Championship Shows (such as 'Furs'), and the exhibition of Tribbles. They are also advocates for responsible Tribble keeping in general. | ||
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The TFA appoints its own President, Vice President and Committee. The President of the Association shall serve for a period of two years and will thereafter be ineligible for election to that capacity or that of Vice President. | The TFA appoints its own President, Vice President and Committee. The President of the Association shall serve for a period of two years and will thereafter be ineligible for election to that capacity or that of Vice President. | ||
* The current President of The Tribble Fanciers Association is: '''Duncan Lovejoy'''. | * The current President of The Tribble Fanciers Association is: '''Duncan Lovejoy'''. Renowned Tribble breeder and self-confessed 'Tribble Whisperer'. | ||
* The current Vice President of The Tribble Fanciers Association is: '''Clarissa Dickinson-Smythe'''. | * The current Vice President of The Tribble Fanciers Association is: '''Clarissa Dickinson-Smythe'''. Former Gold Cup winner for Tribble showing. She also serves on the Committee for 'Furs'. | ||
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'[[Furs]]' is an intergalactic Tribble show hosted by The Tribble Fanciers Association on a yearly basis. | '[[Furs]]' is an intergalactic Tribble show hosted by The Tribble Fanciers Association on a yearly basis. | ||
It's an invitational competition for agility, obedience, agility, melody and Best in Show. | It's an invitational competition and holds awards for agility, obedience, agility, melody and Best in Show. | ||
The location of 'Furs' is always held on Risa, at the exceptional Grand Key resort and spa. It attracts many thousands of visitors every year. 'Furs' caused a significant scandal in 2395 when an 'anti-cruelty to Tribbles' organization alleged the TFA allowed breed standards, judging standards and breeding practices which are said to compromise the health of Tribbles. The FSPCT - The Federation Society for the Protection against Cruelty to Tribbles - stated that it is "concerned about the unacceptably high levels of disability, deformity and disease affecting Tribbles" shown in competition. | The location of 'Furs' is always held on Risa, at the exceptional Grand Key resort and spa. It attracts many thousands of visitors every year. 'Furs' caused a significant scandal in 2395 when an 'anti-cruelty to Tribbles' organization alleged the TFA allowed breed standards, judging standards and breeding practices which are said to compromise the health of Tribbles. The FSPCT - The Federation Society for the Protection against Cruelty to Tribbles - stated that it is "concerned about the unacceptably high levels of disability, deformity and disease affecting Tribbles" shown in competition. | ||