Approved Minutes of the CVVC Board Meeting held on Wednesday, December 11, 2005 at the Tenenboms in New Fairfield, CT.
(Adopted at the Wednesday, January 25, 2006 meeting in Newington, CT (Bertuccis)
In attendance:
The meeting took place at the home of Ida & Steve Tenebom.
Carol Phelps called the meeting to order at 3:40 p.m. Kim
Karkut moved to accept the secretary’s minutes of the
November 16, 2005 meeting and Dave Margolin 2nd
the motion.
Many thanks go to Steve and Ida for offering to host CVVC
holiday party in their beautiful home. A great time was had
by all that attended.
Treasurer’s Report:
Saul Himmelfarb’s report of CVVC’s account balances which
were as follows: CD $3,225.00, Rescue $3,796.00, Checking
Account $5,490 and the Health Fund Account $2,250. Saul also
reported as of this meeting 50 current members have not paid
their membership dues.
Corresponding Secretary’s Report:
Susan Potocik reported receiving notification from AKC that
we are all set with filing our paperwork for the summer
specialty with Greenwich Kennel Club in June of 2006.
Breed Rescue:
John Morris reported that there are no rescue cases
pending.
Conformation Committee:
Carol Phelps reported:
- November 27th Supported entry in Springfield, MA preliminary cost to CVVC will run between $300 to $400. The raffle that was run by Judy Resnick made $200, $40 of which will be donated to Noah’s Wish.
- In the future we will explore other clubs and sites for a fall supported entry.
- For our winter specialty with the GSA on February 10, 2006, we need to donate 6 hours of volunteer work. Dee Chuisano and John Morris volunteered. If you would like to donate some of your time please contact Carol Phelps at szizlin3@aol.com.
- Ida Tenebom reported that the AKC approval for specialty at Greenwich KC and the supported entry at the Longshore KC is set. Ida showed the members a layout of the sites for the June 2006 specialty at Greenwich KC.
2006 Field Trial Committee Report:
- Patrick Cooke attended the Flaherty Management meeting today, December 11th. The following dates were secured for CVVC: Field Trial at Flaherty on April 21, 22, 23, 2006. Hunt test at Dearbourne portion of Flaherty will be October 7&8, 2006.
- Unfortunately, with the above April field trial dates, Rich Teodore’s business services as the field trial’s secretary will not be available.
- The field trial committee is proposing an enhanced Hunting Dog class. It would be two different levels offered for a Walking Hunting Dog stake such as a Hunting Dog Jr. on Junior level and Hunting Dog Excellent for a dog more on the level of a Senior or Master Hunter.
- It was accepted to do a CVVC sponsored ad in the Flaherty Field Trial Book.
2006 Hunt Test Committee Report:
David Margolin reported:
- Now that we have the Dearbourne Tract on October 7&8, 2006, he will officially file the paperwork with AKC.
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Health Committee Report:
No report
Publication Committee Report:
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An idea was put forth for discussion regarding the
possibility of doing a web based or email newsletter. After
some discussion by members, it was decided to keep the
newsletter as a mailed hard copy as the preferred method.
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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
a date for the use of the large building was set for Sunday,
March 18, 2006. The venue for the fun day will be Rally
Obedience taught by an instructor from Paws N’ Effect and
for the afternoon a conformation handling class followed by
a fun match. Other possible offerings may include tattooing
by Donna Bleu and versatility testing for obedience and
conformation.
Meeting Program Committee:
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It was reported that Susan Begesse offered to do a program
on nutrition and a raw food diet. The program will be
offered at the April general membership meeting at the
Jefferson House in Newington,
CT.
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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:
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The CVVC logo design was accepted at this meeting. The next
step would be to look for a vendor that would offer various
items such as hats, tee shirts, sweatshirts, etc. with CVVC
logo stitched on to the clothing. Marisa Fowler and Dee
Chuisano offered to look into this.
New Business:
No report
Meeting Adjourned:
Meeting adjourned at 4:30 PM
