Approved Minutes of the C.V.V.C General Membership Meeting held on January 19, 2005 (Adopted at the February 16, 2005 Board Meeting)
In attendance: Carol Phelps, Saul Himmelfarb, Susan Potocik, Linda Morris, John Morris, Tina Poincelot – Inclement weather affected attendance
President Carol Phelps called the meeting to order at 7:45 p.m. after conclusion of the pizza dinner. Carol moved to amend the minutes of the December meeting to include the decision made to explore the possibility of having a versatility day some time during 2005. Dennis Witzke, Patsy Dahlinghaus, Sandy Regula and Carol Phelps agreed to serve on this committee. John Morris moved to accept the minutes as amended, Second by Saul Himmelfarb. Amended minutes accepted by unanimous vote.
Treasurer Saul Himmbelfarb reported the following balances: $8,563.00 in the checking account, $2,913.00 in the rescue fund, and $3,221.00 in the Certificate of Deposit Account. Saul will be doing one last follow-up with those that have not paid their dues (due 10/04) before those individuals/families are removed from CVVC’s mailing list.
Corresponding Secretary Susan Potocik received a letter from Fidelco encouraging dog clubs to have a team participate in their annual fundraising walk. This year, the walk will be on Saturday, May 21, 2005. If members would like to join the CVVC team and walk with their dogs, contact Sandra Jacobus for information (860-693-2158). Susan received correspondence from Pointing Dog Journal which appears to advocate the use of Rimadyl to help hunting dogs who are injured, old or infirm run through their pain. All present found this promotion objectionable, and Susan will be composing a letter to PDJ (for the Board’s review) stating our concern. Correspondence from AKC was received that indicates there is a new and improved on line system in place at the AKC website. AKC also advised that they have not yet received an application for our Greenwich specialty, and Susan will advise liaison to that show, Ida Tenenbom. CVVC also received thank you notes from the family of Kev Devejian, and from the charity of their choice, for our donation in his memory.
Rescue: There are presently no dogs in our rescue program. There was a lot of discussion about developing more concrete guidelines and procedures for screening dogs for acceptance into CVVC’s rescue program. Concern was expressed over a couple of dogs that came through our program recently that perhaps should not have been accepted. John will begin working on some draft policies and guidelines for review by the committee, including an application form to be completed by those people seeking to place a dog in our rescue program. Presently volunteering to be on the committee are John Morris, Judi Resnick, Susan Potocik and Carol Phelps.
Conformation Committee: Kim Himmelfarb has taken care of ordering the toys for the GSA specialties. No other updates – everything appears to be on track with all specialties.
Field Trial Committee: Event Secretary Saul Himmelfarb reported that everything appears to be on track for the April field trial. Birds have been ordered (all local) – Event chair Patrick Cooke has agreed to deliver them to Flaherty. Order of stakes has been determined, the wrangler confirmed and the prices established (same as last year).
Hunt Test Committee: No updates at this time.
Publications Committee: Steve has reported that he is on track for publication of our winter newsletter around the end of January (we are on a 4 quarterly seasonal issue schedule). Susan has gathered a lot of articles and submissions, and Susan and Carol will go help collate when the newsletter has been published.
Fun Day: Erica Nicholson reported that everything appears to be in order. She submitted a list of questions, and several decisions were made regarding the OA match specifics: The match will run from 8:30 until 12:00, pro handlers will be allowed, closing for the match will be Wednesday, March 2, 2005 at noon, the cost will be $8 for the first entry and $5 for the second entry. John Morris will be our judge. Following the match, we will have lunch and the obedience presentation from 12 to 2:00, and the agility will run from 2:30 until 5:30. Linda Morris and Carol Phelps will serve in the capacities of obedience match chairperson and secretary (they can not enter the match).
Upcoming Meetings: The animal communicator does not want to travel in the winter – so she will be coming to our MAY meeting rather than our MARCH meeting. For our March general membership meeting, we decided to re-run the Canine Good Citizen program since so few people were able to attend the January program. We also picked a location for the February Board meeting and a date for the March General Membership meeting:
Wednesday, February 16, 2005 BOARD meeting will be held at 7:00 at TGIF in Waterbury, CT.
Wednesday, March 16, 2005 GENERAL MEMBERSHIP meeting will be held at 7:00 at Jefferson House in Newington, CT. Canine Good Citizen program being rerun.
Wednesday, April 13, 2005 BOARD meeting location not yet determined.
Wednesday, May 18, 2005 GENERAL MEMBERSHIP meeting. Location to be determined. Program will be animal communicator.
Publication must be made of the following new applicants for membership: Nancy Sandner, Guilford, CT; Saundi Roethel, Andover, CT; Oraine & Ted Nussbaum, Wilton, CT; Justin & Elizabeth Sausker, Middletown, CT; and Diane Bliss, New York, NY.
Meeting adjourned at 9:15. Following the meeting, John Morris demonstrated the elements of the CGC test. Handouts were provided. Minutes taken by Carol Phelps.
