Approved Minutes of the C.V.V.C General Membership Meeting held on Tuesday, August 23, 2005 at Jefferson House in Newington CT
(Adopted at the Wednesday, September 28, 2005 Board Meeting at TGIF's in Waterbury, CT)
In attendance: Carol Phelps, Elaine Poulin, Dave Margolin, Linda & John Morris, Kim Karkut, Susan Potocik, Susan Nakamura, Jackie Argall, Sandy Regula, Melissa Graff and Elizabeth & Justin Sausker. Carol Phelps called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. Kim Karkut moved to accept the secretary’s minutes of the July 26, 2005 meeting and Dave Margolin 2nd the motion.
Treasurer’s Report: Saul Himmelfarb’s report of CVVC’s account balances which was as follows: CD $3,250.00, Rescue $3,921.00, Checking Account $6,919.00 and the Epilepsy Account $2,000.00.
Corresponding Secretary’s Report: Susan Potocik reported she received the following:
§ A thank you note from Lynn Worth, Vizsla Club of America’s AKC delegate, regarding the $1,000 donation CVVC made to the VCA Welfare Foundation.
§ AKC notice regarding our GSA Specialty on February 10, 2006. 1. Our fee has been increased $25 because we will be offering Obedience. 2. Approval of our sweeps judge Pamela Shaw-George. AKC also sent approval of our sweeps judge Florence Duggan for our Supported entry at the Springfield KC on November 27, 2005.
Breed Rescue: John Morris reported 2 of the 3 Vizslas that came into rescue are doing well in their new homes. The family in PA that took the female mailed John a thank you note and a donation of $100 for the breed rescue fund. John is moving forward with the project of a mailing to CT dog pounds and rescue groups that will 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. It was mentioned that Erica Nicholson will participate in an agility match which will raise money for assisted dog association, M.A.P. Inc. and is soliciting people to sponsor her. John also made a motion to donate $25 from Breed Rescue to sponsor Erica. Motion was accepted.
Conformation Committee:
- 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 – Springfield KC has assigned Dr. Ronald I. Spitzer
§ Feb 10, 2006 Specialty with GSA in Secaucus, NJ: Sweeps Judge – Pamela Shaw-George and Regular Judge – Jean Fournier. Jean Rhodes has accepted the position as our show chairperson.
§ June 2006 Greenwich KC Specialty – Sue Gray has accepted our invitation to judge our Sweeps classes.
2005 Field Trial Committee Report: No report
2006 Hunt Test Committee Report: Dave Margolin reported that AKC has a new event coordinator, Mr. John Rabidou. Dave also mentioned that CVVC needs to think about updating our software for hunt tests. Carol Phelps will contact Joan Heimbach for more information. Dave will also confirm with AKC regarding CVVC’s 2006 hunt test dates.
Publication Committee Report: The newsletter is scheduled to be mailed in mid-October. Deadline for submitting articles to Susan Potocik is mid-September. Susan’s address: 6 Lindholm Corner, Andover, CT 06232 Email: cinnabarviz@att.net
Fun Day Committee:
Fall Fun Day – October 1-2, 2005: .
Everyone should have received via email or regular mail the flyer for the fun day. If you have not, please email the event secretary, Elaine Poulin at valleyvizsla@sbcglobal.net or go to CVVC’s website www.ctvalleyvizslaclub.org CVVC will hold a two day fun day on October 1st & 2nd , 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. If you can spare some time and would like to help out at the event, please contact Carol Phelps at szizlin3@aol.com or Elaine Poulin at valleyvizsla@sbcglobal.net
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
Meeting Program Committee: 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 copy of the logo that Susan Potocik received for review was not the correct one. Once the logo is received she will evaluate and report back to the board for finalization.
New Business:
- A document was put forth for consideration regarding the Membership Chairperson’s duties and responsibilities. A motion was made by Susan Potocik to accept the document and 2nd by Elaine Poulin. To view the document please go the CVVC’s website www.ctvalleyvizslaclub.org
- A motion was offered by Dave Margolin and accepted by all to form a Health Fund Committee. Committee members are Saul Himmelfarb, Jackie Argall, Susan Nakamura, Kim Karkut, Susan Potocik and Carol Phelps. The committee will develop the guidelines for the Health Fund.
- A motion was made by Susan Potocik and 2nd by Dave Margolin to hold a Health Fund raffle at CVVC’s supported entry in Springfield, MA on November 27, 2005.
- After a discussion of the matter, a motion by Kim Karkut and 2nd by Susan Potocik to change the wording on the upcoming membership dues mailing as follows:
Where it indicates if a member wishes to donate to the Rescue Fund will be replaced with donate to the Health Fund.
Meeting Adjourned: Meeting adjourned at 8:45
September 9, 2005:
Motion by Carol Phelps
that
CVVC donate the sum of $150 to the Take The Lead Foundation
and $150 to the AKC/CAR Canine Support and Relief Fund to
assist with the aftermath of Katrina. Motion seconded by
David Margolin. Majority of votes in favor recorded from
David, Saul, Elaine, Kim, Carol, Sandy & Susan.
Saul will send
$150 to: AKC/CAR Canine
Support and Relief Fund Attn: Ms. Kim Luong c/o American
Kennel Club 260 Madison Avenue - 4th Floor New York,
NY 10016-2401 Contributions made to the AKC/CAR
Canine Support and Relief Fund are used to immediately
purchase needed equipment and supplies and deliver them
directly to contact centers. If you wish to make a
fully tax-deductible donation and another $150 to
Take the Lead PO Box 6353, Watertown NY 13601
Take the Lead has begun a "Katrina Relief Fund"
for those living in the federal designated disaster areas,
who have been in purebred dogs five or more years and who
have suffered damage from the hurricane. The fund is being
publicized and is soliciting contributions. Take the Lead
hopes that everyone will help with the effort as individuals
and will seek the support of your kennel clubs.
September 15, 2005: Motion by Carol Phelps that
CVVC make a trophy donation to VCA Nationals in the amount of
$100 (or if that is considered too high, $50) and #2
That CVVC run an ad in the VCA catalogue. Motion seconded by
David Margolin. Majority of votes in favor of a $100 trophy
donation and placement of a catalogue ad recorded from Saul,
David, Susan, Sandy, Carol & Ida. Saul will send the trophy
donation, and Steve Tenenbom will send the catalogue ad.
