In attendance: Carol Phelps, Elaine Poulin, Sandy Jacobus, Linda & John Morris, Kim Karkut, Susan Potocik, Ida Tenenbom, Susan Nakamura,  Jackie Argall and Sandy Roethel. Thank you Susan Potocik for hosting the barbeque and meeting at her home. After collating the newsletter, which everyone should have received by now, Carol Phelps called the meeting to order at 8:35 p.m. Susan Potocik moved to accept the secretary’s minutes of the June 11th meeting and Kim Karkut 2^nd the motion.

 

Treasurer’s Report:  Saul Himmelfarb email his report of CVVC’s account balances which was as follows: CD $3,225.00, Rescue $3,921.00, Checking Account $8,372.58 and the Epilepsy Account $2,000.00. Saul also stated that he received a letter of acknowledgment addressed to the CVVC from the Vizsla Club of America Welfare Foundation. As reported in the June 11 meeting minutes, the general membership voted to donate $500 plus the $407 from the raffle. Through an email vote of the Board of Directors and Officers it was decided to even that total to $1,000 by adding another $93.

 

Corresponding Secretary’s Report: Susan received paperwork from AKC acknowledging finalization of the dog show, a brochure selling awards, ribbons, etc from the Hodges Badge Company, various catalogs selling trophies and dog treats and a notification from AKC regarding a change of policy concerning authorized filming at shows.

 

Breed Rescue:  John Morris reported that 3 Vizslas came into rescue from a family who just had another baby and wanted to place the dogs. John indicated that all 3 Vizslas were good candidates for placement. The one female has already been placed in PA, one male may be placed with a family whose Vizsla just passed away and the 3^rd Vizsla, a male, may go to a relative of the family giving the dogs up.  

 

John mentioned that years ago he did a mailing to CT dog pounds and rescue groups that included a picture of a Vizsla with information regarding the breed to alert them should they ever have a Vizsla to please call our club rescue. John would like to repeat that mailing again. Elaine Poulin made a motion for John to proceed and Carol Phelps 2^nd the motion.

 

Conformation Committee:

      Carol Phelps put forth a motion to increase the trophy budget as follows: Specialties from $800 to $1,000 and Supported entries from $400 to $500. None objected and Ida Tenenbom 2^nd the motion.

      The issue of allowing professional handlers show in Sweeps was discussed. It was agreed to retain CVVC’s current policy and not allow pros to handle in sweeps unless they own the dog.

      Specialty and Supported Entry Venues – it was decided to remain with Greenwich KC for our summer Specialty with discussion of possibly changing our Supported entry location. Susan Potocik will explore that option and report back.

      A vote was taken to authorize Ida to rent a tent and purchase 4 RV spots from Greenwich KC to secure an area for our hospitality at the 2006 Specialty at Greenwich KC.

      Sweeps and regular judges for upcoming supported entry and specialty.

§         Nov 27, 2005 Supported entry with the Springfield KC: Sweeps Judge – Florence Duggan and Regular Judge – SKC has not yet indicated what judge they are giving us.

§         Feb 10, 2006 Specialty with GSA in Secaucus, NJ: Sweeps Judge – Pamela Shaw-George and Regular Judge – Jean Fournier. CVVC will need a chairperson for this show. Ida agreed to ask a possible candidate. It was agreed upon to offer Obedience at this show and John Morris has agreed to help steward.

§         Feb 2007 Specialty with GSA in Secaucus, NJ: Regular Judge – Judy Harrington

§         Ida Tenebom will email the conformation committee to put together another list of possible sweeps judges.

 

2005 Field Trial Committee Report: No report

 

2005 Hunt Test: No report

 

Publication Committee Report:  The newsletter, which everyone should have received by now, was collated at this meeting.

 

Fun Day Committee:

Fall Fun Day – October 1-2, 2005: .

Because of the cancellation of the Fall hunt test, CVVC will hold a two day fun day on October 1^st & 2^nd , 2005. We plan on having the following on each day: Versatility test for conformation, obedience and field. Also, each day will feature intro to birds and a conformation handling class.

 

We are very much in need of volunteers for the following: oversee hospitality, plant birds, etc. If you can spare some time please contact Elaine Poulin at valleyvizsla@sbcglobal.net or Carol Phelps at szizlin3@aol.com

 

So if you think you would like to start qualifying your Vizsla(s) for a versatility certificate please visit the following link to learn the rules and regulation on the Vizsla Club of America’s website http://clubs.akc.org/vizsla/eventsversatility.htm LOOK FOR FUN DAY FLYER TO ARRIVE VIA EMAIL THE BEGINNING OF SEPTEMBER.

 

Winter Fun Day March 2006: Kim Karkut has agreed to chair the winter fun day in March of 2006.

 

Meeting Program Committee: Linda suggested having a Rally demonstration at a future general membership meeting. If any club member would like to see a particular program presented, all suggestions would be welcome. Send those suggestions to Linda Morris lindak05@sbcglobal.net  Marisa Fowler viszl1@juno.com  or Carol Phelps szizlin3@aol.com

 

Old Business: 

CVVC Logo: Ida indicated that the logo has been digitized and will seek a catalog with various items that we may apply the logo to and sell to club members. She will also send a copy of the logo to Susan Potocik for review.

 

New Business: Susan has constructed a draft of Breed Referral Guidelines and a “Request for Referral” form for breeders to complete and submit to CVVC’s Breed Referral Chairperson. Item 3 of the guidelines was amended from only litters that are “on the ground” to “once bred” will be referred. The motion to amend by Kim Karkut and 2^nd by Carol Phelps.

 

Meeting Adjourned:  Meeting adjourned at 10:00.