Approved Minutes of the C.V.V.C Board Meeting held on April 13, 2005 at TGIF in Watebury, CT
(Adopted at the May 18, 2005 General Membership Meeting)
In attendance: Carol Phelps, Saul & Kim Himmelfarb, Sandy Jacobus, Dave Margolin, Elaine Poulin, Linda Morris, Jacqueline Argall, Kim Karkut and Susan Nakamura.
Carol Phelps called the meeting to order at 8:05 p.m. Elaine Poulin moved to accept the minutes of the March meeting and Susan Nakamura 2nd the motion.
Treasurer’s Report: Saul Himmelfarb reported the following balances: CD $3,228.00, Rescue $3,914.00, Checking Account $12,956.00.
Corresponding Secretary’s Report: Susan received the following Correspondence as reported by Carol Phelps:
- Received notice from Top Dog that they will be having an open house on April 27 from 3:00 – 9:00 pm. Top Dog is a canine fitness & rehabilitation center located next door to Paws N’ Effect (location of the March fun day). The address for Top Dog is 26 Corporate Ridge Rd., Unit #5, Hamden, CT. Ph: 203-848-3203.
- Also, a note from Robin Ohrt, the agility instructor, apologizing for the mistake incurred regarding her availability for the March fun day and hopes to be invited back again at a future fun day.
- AKC notice was received approving the Hunt Test judges.
Breed Rescue: No report. It was mentioned to Carol Phelps that not all Officers and Board of Directors received a copy of John Morris’ rescue procedure/form via email. Carol will send to those who did not receive.
Conformation Committee: Carol Phelps reported she still has not received the final figures from the GSA show in February. The Greenwich/Longshore shows on June 11th & 12th are on track. Carol Phelps received communication from Ida regarding the availability tables & tents for ring side and hospitality for specialty at the Greenwich K.C. Please note: the Longshore show the following day, June 12th, will have a limited entries, so get your entry in early.
2005 Field Trial Committee Report: Event Secretary Saul Himmelfarb reported that he has received 140 entries to date (excluding entries for the non-regular Hunting Dog stake)
2005 Hunt Test: Dave Margolin reported that a problem now exists with conflicting club(s) possibly holding a hunt test on the same weekend. Hopefully by the next meeting we will have a better idea as to whether CVVC will be able to hold its annual fall hunt test.
Publication Committee Report: The next newsletter is scheduled to go out the beginning of May
Fun Day Committee:
Winter Fun Day: Carol Phelps reported that as a result the Obedience match held at the March fun day, CVVC has now been granted a license by AKC to hold Obedience Trials in the future.
Summer Fun Day August 6th: No report.
Old Business:
CVVC Logo: It appears that the vendor that currently has CVVC’s logo is unable to complete the design as requested. Susan is still waiting get the logo back from the vendor.
New Business:
A vote was taken to approve the purchase of two tables to be donated to the Flaherty Field Trial Management Area Club House. The motion was accepted by Kim Karkut and 2nd by Dave Margolin.
2005 Membership Directory: Rich & Deb Loomis have just about completed the work on the 2005 membership directory.
Nominating Committee: The nominating committee has pretty much finalized the slate of officers and board of directors.
The Nominating Committee, Susan Potocik, Stephanie Reeder & John Morris have nominated the following slate of candidates for next year. During the month of May, CVVC members may make nominations from the floor Elections will be held at the June 11th specialty.
President: Carol Phelps
Vice-President: David Margolin
Treasurer: Saul Himmelfarb
Recording Secretary: Elaine Poulin
Corresponding Secretary: Susan Potocik
Directors:
Marissa Fowler
Sandy Jacobus
Kim Karkut
Linda Morris
Ida Tenenbom
Meeting Adjourned: With a motion to adjourn the meeting by Carol Phelps and 2nd by Dave Margolin the meeting adjourned at 9:20 pm.
