Approved Minutes of the C.V.V.C General Membership Meeting held on May 18, 2005 in Cheshire CT 

(Adopted at the June 11, 2005 General Membership Meeting)

Officers:                                                                                                               Directors:

President: Carol Phelps                                                                                     Marissa Fowler

Vice-President: David Margolin                                                                       Sandy Jacobus

Treasurer: Saul Himmelfarb                                                                              Kim Karkut

Recording Secretary: Elaine Poulin                                                                  Linda Morris

Corresponding Secretary: Susan Potocik                                                         Ida Tenenbom    

 

In attendance: Carol Phelps, Saul & Kim Himmelfarb, Sandy Jacobus, Dave Margolin, Elaine Poulin, Linda Morris, Kim Karkut, Rich Loomis, Susan Potocik, Marisa Fowler and a great turnout of club members. Carol Phelps called the meeting to order at 6:45 p.m. Joan Heimbach moved to accept the secretary’s minutes of the April meeting and Kim Karkut 2^nd the motion.

Treasurer’s Report:  Saul Himmelfarb reported the following balances: CD $3,224.97, Rescue $3,917.30, Checking Account $9,384.02. 

 Corresponding Secretary’s Report: Confirmation was received regarding CVVC filing as a non-profit corporation with the Secretary of State (report and fee filed online).

 Breed Rescue:  No report.

 Conformation Committee: The February 11, 2005 GSA Specialty final financial report is as follows:

Expenses:……………………………………………    $(2,616.17)

Income:……………………………………………..      $ 2,006.94

Cost to CVVC to run 2005 GSA Specialty:………      $   (609.23)

 Now that the CVVC is licensed to hold Obedience trials, the conformation committee will check into the intent of fellow club members and whether they plan to participate in the Obedience trial at the February 2006 GSA Specialty.

There was no report on the upcoming Greenwich/Longshore shows on June 11^th & 12^th.  There has been no formal hospitality planned so Carol Phelps will contact Ida Tenenbom to see if there is anything in works for the Greenwich K.C. Specialty.  Joan Heimbach suggested just possibly ordering sandwiches from Stew Leonard’s in Norwalk.

(Added to minutes later - accidentally omitted). The Conformation Committee has voted on the following list of judges in this order:

Rank in Priority Order                Name of Regular Judge            Name of Sweeps Judge

#1                                                Judi Harrington                                Florence Duggan

#2                                                Jean Fournier    (tie for 2nd)             Deb Loomis

#3                                                Anne Rogers Clark (tie for 2nd)       Corrine Miklos

#4                                                Paula Nykiel                                    Pamela Shaw-George

#5                                                Nancy Liebes  (tie for 5th)               Diane Easton

#6                                                Robert Van Diver  (tie for 5th)         Sue Gray

We select IN ORDER. We do not go to a later choice unless an earlier choice has refused the assignment. Carol will be next to ask judges for the GSA Specialty in February 2006.

2005 Field Trial Committee Report: Given by Joan Heimbach in which the following points were discussed:

Joan discussed reevaluating the composition of the standing field committee and what it means to be a member. For possible 2006 events, besides the yearly spring field trial, the committee will look into a 1 day walking trial to be held in conjunction with another club. Because of the huge Hunting Dog entry at this year’s field trial, the possibility of a two tier class will be explored.

The Spring 2005 field trial was the most successful trial ever, even though we were shorthanded as far as helpers. A huge thank you goes out to Patrick Cooke, FT Chairman, Kim & Saul Himmelfarb running the event’s secretarial duties, Dave Margolin as line marshal, Joan Heimbach, Lois Smid and Elaine Poulin for helping out in the kitchen and preparing Saturday night’s dinner for 50 people with Chet Anderson cooking the delicious steak dinners.  A thanks also to Tony Warchut and Mike Poulin for keeping the running of the Hunting Dog class moving along and braving the down pour of rain and lighting to make sure the birds were planted for each brace. The final financial numbers resulted in a $1,100 profit. From that there were additional expense consisting of two tables that were purchased and donated to the Flaherty club house and 8 communication radios.

2005 Hunt Test:  Dave Margolin reported that due to AKC’s calendar and conflicting area clubs’ scheduled hunt tests CVVC will not hold its yearly hunt test. In its place on October 1-2 we will hold an event pack fun day (see fun day report below). Dave suggested we explore alternative grounds for future hunt test as back-up in the event we do not get the preferred Dearborn Tract. Susan Potocik will look into grounds in Wolcott or Nod Brook

Publication Committee Report:  The next newsletter is just about ready to be mailed.

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 plan on having two days of fun, exciting and educational events. If you would to like volunteer and help out in any way even if it is for an hour or two it would be greatly appreciated. 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  The following people have been appointed to run the event:

Chairperson: Patsy Dahlinghaus

Secretary: Elaine Poulin

Field Representative: Dennis Witzke

Obedience Representative: Sandy Regula

Conformation Representative: Carol Phelps

Winter Fun Day March 2006: Marisa Fowler is stepping down as the winter fun day chairperson. She asked if anyone at the meeting was willing to take on the position.

Meeting Program Committee: Marisa Fowler suggested doing a Flyball demonstration and also offered to possibly do some kind of program at Cheshire Academy. 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: The vendor that had CVVC’s logo that was unable to complete the design returned it to Susan Potocik. Ida Tenenbom contacted Susan regarding reworking the design and using the logo on future trophies.

New Business:

 Marisa Fowler met a vendor who does paintings on slate and suggested it a possible trophies. Judy Resnik offered to run the raffle at the Greenwich KC specialty. She also suggested the possibility of raising money for any special interest raffles by selling Vizsla items on ebay. Joan Heimbach made a motion to authorize Judy to do a special raffle on ebay auction and earmark the money raised to go to the Welfare Foundation. We also voted to hold a special raffle of the Virginia Gardiner pin at Greenwich KC.

2005 Membership Directory: The new CVVC membership directories have been mailed.

Nominating Committee:  Carol Phelps announced the proposed slate of officers and board of directors for the upcoming June 11 election. She then opened to the floor any new nominations to be added to the slate for the elections. There were no new nominations.

Meeting Adjourned:  With a motion to adjourn the meeting by Kim Himmelfarb and 2^nd by Dave Margolin the meeting adjourned at 7:30 pm. After the meeting adjourned, Sue Slatter presented a program on communicating with your animals.