May Meeting Minutes

Accepted Meeting Minutes

Approved Minutes of the CVVC General Membership Meeting Held on May 17, 2006 at Bertucci's Restaurant, Newington, CT. Adopted at the June 10, 2006 General Membership meeting at the GKC show in Norwalk, CT.

IIn attendance: The board meeting was attended by Carol Phelps, Elaine Poulin, John Morris, Sandy Jacobus, Susan Potocik, Kim & Saul Himmelfarb, Ida Tenebom, David Margolin, Marisa Fowler, Jackie Argall, Kim Karkut and Judy Resnick. The meeting took place at Bertucci’s Restaurant in Newington, CT. Carol Phelps called the meeting to order at 7:50pm. Ida Tenebom moved to accept the secretary’s minutes of the April 19, 2006 meeting and Sandy Jacobus 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 $3,540.00, Checking Account $7,539 and the Health Fund Account $2,660.

Corresponding Secretary’s Report:

Susan Potocik reported that she received a letter from AKC stating the results from the April 21-23 field trial have been processed.

Breed Rescue: John Morris reported that a woman had called that she may have to put her 7 year old female Vizsla into rescue. He also received a call from a woman whose son passed away and she is looking for a rescue Vizsla.

Conformation Committee:

Ida Tenebom

Ida reported that she will make a reservation at a hotel for the June 10 specialty’s sweeps judge. Ida requested the board’s approval to rent 3 tables @ $9 each from Greenwich KC and the board approved the request. In order to provide food for the June 10^th specialty, the board will divide up the CVVC membership list into groups. Assigned board members will then call the members in their group and request that they bring either sandwiches, dessert or snacks along with a six pack of soda, juice or water and a donation for the raffle. Judy Resnick volunteered to set up the tables at the specialty for the hospitality and raffle.

Carol Phelps

Carol gave the financial report on the GSA specialty held in February 2006. The expenses totaled $2,776.23 and the income was $3,503.41 leaving a profit of $25.18.
Regarding the possibility of having a specialty instead of a supported entry at the November Thanksgiving Cluster at Springfield, MA was dropped because per AKC a club can only hold 2 specialties per year. So it was decided to leave the November show at Springfield as a supported entry.
Carol reported that the regular judge for the February 2007 GSA specialty will be Judy Harrington. A sweeps judge will have to be picked for the November Springfield supported entry.

2006 Field Trial Committee Report: The preliminary financial report for the April 2006 field trial shows a $700 loss. This may be attributed to an approximate increase of $400 for the purchase of the birds. The preliminary cost for the food is $831. It was also reported that there were 20 dogs scratched from the entries.

Discussion by the board members took place on what we need to do to get back to a monetary gain for running a field trial. We will send this back to the field trial committee to take a better look at this years vs. the prior years running of the field trial to better plan for the 2007 trial and see where they can improve financially and improvements for better accounting.

2006 Hunt Test Committee Report: David Margolin reported that the AKC has approved the panel of judges for the October 7&8, 2006 hunt test. Confirmations were mailed to judges and reminder post cards will be mailed out early September. Rich Loomis has been assigned as bird keeper; gunners will be Dick Frawley, Mike Poulin, Dean Nicholson and Tony Warchut (waiting confirmation as backup/floater). Line marshals/bird planters are Lorie Nicholson, Del Cyr, Marisa Fowler and possibly Carol Phelps. The order for the birds of 250 quail and 60 chukar been placed with Bourdeau’s. The premium is prepared and to be approved with insertion in the newsletter with a target of August and mailing to others beside the CVVC membership the end of August. The VCA to be notified of the event to be included in their publication.

Open items include:

1. Who will pick up and deliver the birds to Dearbourne.

* Carol Phelps will ask the person who so kindly did this for the 2006 Fun Day.

2. Who will take care of hospitality:

* Carol Phelps and Susan Potocik offered to do the shopping for the food. Susan and Elaine volunteered to help out in the kitchen. We will still need volunteers to relieve both Susan and Elaine through out both days. So if anyone can offer some of their time please contact either Susan Potocik at

cinnabarviz@att.net or Elaine Poulin at valleyvizsla@sbcglobal.net

Health Committee Report: Jackie Argall reported that the 1^st draw at Falls Village final report is not complete yet. The 2^nd draw will have taken place by this minutes mailing on May 22^nd at Golden’s Bridge, NY with a donation by Joan Toepke for a gift for the vet who will be drawing the blood. The 3^rd blood draw is be targeted for September 19^th in Norwalk, CT. A donation of 2 expensive dog blankets, one of which will be raffled at the GSA Specialty in February 2007 and the other auctioned on Ebay. The proceeds will be deposited into the Health Fund.

Publication Committee Report:

¨ We are aiming for mailing the next newsletter in May.

¨ 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:

Fun Day – September 16, 2006:

· A fun day offering Versatility testing and intro to birds will be held at Mill Stream. Susan Potocik reported a cost of $150 for the use of the grounds. However, we will have to pay for the renting of restroom facility. Susan will order the birds. Elaine will send Susan the flyer for the event and will secure the versatility application and forms.

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

Nominating Committee:

Nominations were taken from the floor for the election of officers and board of directors at the June 10^th meeting. None were offered.

The below slate will be offered at the meeting for official election.

Officers: Board of Directors:

President – David Margolin Rick Diotalevi

V. President – Susan Potocik Marisa Fowler

Treasurer – Carol Phelps Kim Himmelfarb

Corresponding Secretary – Linda Morris Elaine Poulin

Recording Secretary – Kim Karkut Ida Tenenbom

New Business:

VCA Trophy donation for the nationals in October 2006 – Approval for $75 towards a particular trophy to be picked by Kim Himmelfarb.
Ad for the VCA national catalog – Approval for up to $200 for a color ad. Kim Himmelfarb will check on the exact cost for the ad.
Susan Potocik suggested a review of CVVC’s membership dues and cost of placing ads in our newsletter. She will do a comparison of other Vizsla clubs and prepare a proposal for the board.

Meeting Adjourned: The meeting adjourned at 9:10 pm