In attendance: The meeting took place at Bertucci’s in Newington, CT. Carol Phelps called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. In attendance were: Carol Phelps, Ida Tenebom, Susan Potocik, Marisa Fowler, David Margolin, Kim Karkut, Tina Poincelot, Jackie Argall, Saul & Kim Himmelfarb, Elaine Poulin and John & Linda Morris. Kim Karkut moved to accept the secretary’s minutes of the December 11, 2005 meeting and Marisa Fowler 2^nd the motion.

 Treasurer’s Report:  Saul Himmelfarb’s report of CVVC’s account balances which were as follows: CD $3,282.00, Rescue $3,800.00, Checking Account $6,840 and the Health Fund Account $2,660.

Corresponding Secretary’s Report: Susan Potocik reported receiving notification of approval from AKC for the event and sweepstake judges for the summer specialty with Greenwich Kennel Club and Longshore Kennel Club supported entry in June of 2006. AKC approval was also received for the Hunt Test to be held October 7-8, 2006. Susan also received a brochure selling trophies and a thank you from Noah’s Wish for Hurricane Katrina for the $40 donation raised by the raffle at the supported entry at Springfield, MA last November 2005. Lastly, Susan received notice from the Vizsla Club of America 2006 Nomination Committee, soliciting input from VCA members for the 2007 election of VCA officers.

 Breed Rescue:  John Morris reported that there are currently no dogs in rescue at this time. John gave a follow-up report on Beauregard, the 9-10? year old male Vizsla that was found wandering the street in Southington, CT last fall. A lady on the rescue waiting list adopted the dog. She had taken the dog to her vet who did an exam and vaccinated Beau at a cost of $265. However, the vet recommended the Beau have some very much needed dental work done which could cost approximately $330. Kim Karkut put forth a motion to pay the $265 for the initial exam and vaccinations and $150 towards the dental work. Additionally, we would only cover, in part, problems discovered by the vet at the initial examination. All in favor. 

Conformation Committee:

Carol Phelps reported

• For our winter specialty with the GSA on February 10, 2006, we need to donate 6 hours of volunteer work. If you would like to donate some of your time please contact Carol Phelps at szizlin3@aol.com.  Carol also reported that CVVC will distribute toys to entrants at the show. Judy Resnick will be framing a print for the GSA show raffle.

 

• Ida Tenebom reported that the trophies are all set for the Greenwich KC and the supported entry at the Longshore KC. Ida showed the members a layout of the sites for the June 2006 specialty at Greenwich KC and the board picked our 1^st & 2^nd choices for ring and hospitality area. Ida will submit that request to the Greenwich KC show chairperson.

 

• Carol requested that the conformation committee begin developing a list of potential judges for future specialties and supported entries. Carol will initiate this shortly via email.

 

2006 Field Trial Committee Report:

• The following was discussed by the board: the field trial committee’s proposal, submitted by Joan Heimbach, for the two levels of Hunting Dog stake at the spring field trial. The proposal is to offer a Hunting Dog and Hunting Dog Superior class. The two stakes would take place at the Dearbourne side of Flaherty Field Trial Management Area. 

Board members voiced concerns about the field trial committee’s proposal and voted on the following actions:

1.        The Board requested a plan and actions for: Transport and food for the judges of this event, lining up workers such as bird planters, line marshal, etc., map to Dearbourne in premium and a need for a one page insert dedicated to the Hunting Dog stake.

2.        A motion that Vizslas entered in the Hunting Dog Superior class be required to have at least 1 leg towards an AKC Senior Hunter title was acknowledge by Saul Himmelfarb and 2^nd by Carol Phelps.

3.        It was decided by the Board to not allow professional dog trainers to handle a dog in this stake. This stake should be limited to Amateurs handlers, as defined by AKC Pointing Breed Trial Rules.

4.        The Board would like the field trial committee to appoint a person to oversee the running of the Hunting Dog stake at Dearbourne.

 The board motioned to accept the Field Trial Committee’s Hunting Dog stake proposal to be held at the Spring 2006 trial providing the committee agrees to the above board changes.

 

• Joan Heimbach also requested that the board authorize the purchase of Field Trial/Hunt Test software for a cost of $260. The board voted to not to purchase the software in light of the fact the Richard Teodore will most likely will be available for hire as secretary for future CVVC trials and hunt tests.

 

2006 Hunt Test Committee Report: David Margolin reported:

• As noted by Susan Potocik in her Corresponding Secretary’s report, AKC has approved CVVC’s Hunt Test on October 7&8, 2006.

• A motion to vote in Richard Teodore as an honorary member of CVVC was accepted by Saul Himmelfarb and 2^nd by Carol Phelps.

• David discussed a request to merge the Yankee Weimaraner Club and CVVC membership list for future hunt test/field trial premium mailings. It was accepted to do so.

• Ida will email Richard Teodore, who has been hired as the fall 2006 hunt test secretary, CVVC’s logo. Rich, if requested by a dogs owner at the hunt test will for a fee, take a photo of hunt test entrant incorporating CVVC’s logo. The taking the photos and payment of them is the sole responsibility of Rich Teodore and not of CVVC.

 Health Committee Report: No report

 Publication Committee Report: 

§         The next newsletter will be collated and prepared for mailing at the upcoming February 22^nd meeting.

§         For submitting articles for future newsletters please send to Susan Potocik: 6 Lindholm Corner, Andover, CT 06232 or Email: cinnabarviz@att.net

 Fun Day Committee:

 Winter Fun Day – March 18, 2006:

Kim Karkut, chairperson of the March 2006 fun day, reported:

§         The fun day will take place at the large building at Paws N’ Effect in Hamden, CT on Sunday, March 18, 2006. The venue for the fun day will be Rally Obedience taught by Lynda Moore, an instructor from Paws N’ Effect 8:30 – 11:30 a.m., we will break for lunch and a CVVC general membership meeting. For the afternoon, a conformation handling class followed by a fun match will be offered. Other possible offerings may include tattooing by Donna Bleu and versatility testing for obedience and conformation.

§         Susan Potocik has offered to chair the hospitality.

§         Kim Karkut is putting together the flyer for the fun day.

 

Meeting Program Committee:

§         An hour long video by Rachel Paige-Elliot titled “Dog Steps” will be shown at the upcoming February 22^nd 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: 

§         Now that the CVVC logo design has been accepted, catalogs offering merchandise that the logo can be embroidered on will be collected for consideration.

 

New Business:

§         A vote was taken and all present accepted to approve as new members those listed in the CVVC fall 2005 newsletter.

§         Elaine Poulin discussed a need to form a nominating committee to propose a slate of officers and board of directors for the June 2006 vote. It was decided that Susan Potocik, as a board member, along with Kim Himmelfarb and Jackie Argall will consist of that committee.

§         It was noted by Marisa Fowler that the VCA should be notified to update their website with the corrected web address of CVVC and contact information of our Corresponding Secretary - Susan Potocik.

 

Meeting Adjourned:  A motion by Susan Potocik and 2^nd by Carol Phelps to adjourned the meeting at 9:40 PM