Approved Minutes of the CVVC General Membership Meeting Held on February 22, 2006 at the home of Ron & Kim Karkut in Oxford CT. Adopted at the March 18, 2006 Board Meeting at Paws N Effect.
In attendance:
The meeting took place at Kim & Ron Karkut home in
Treasurer’s Report: Saul Himmelfarb’s report of CVVC’s account balances which were as follows: CD $3,282.00, Rescue $3,780.00, Checking Account $6,183 and the Health Fund Account $2,660.
Corresponding Secretary’s Report: Susan Potocik reported receiving several notifications from AKC for the $25 payment for the event application for the Field Trial, which had already been sent in. AKC sent a final letter recognizing receipt of the check. Susan also received a brochure selling ribbons and trophies, which Ida was given for possible future trophies purchase.
Breed Rescue: Linda Morris gave the report in John’s absence. There are currently Vizslas in rescue. However, in the weeks prior to this meeting, John reported to the board via email that there was a 5-6 year old Vizsla bitch that was possibly lost in the Old Saybrook area. At this meeting, Jackie Argall stated that the Vizsla is back with its owner; however, the owner was trying to reach John Morris to possibly place the dog in rescue. We will have John report back to the board at the next meeting regarding the status of this dog.
Conformation Committee:
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Ida Tenebom reported that there is nothing new to report regarding the June 10 specialty. Ida did request someone to oversee the hospitality for this specialty. If anyone is interested please contact her at vizslas@aol.com. Also, Ida inquired about any new developments in CVVC possibly holding a supported entry with any other kennel clubs in the future. Carol responded that we have not finished exploring that option.
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Carol reported that thanks to Judy Resnick efforts, $700 was raised from the raffle conducted at the February 10 GSA specialty. The board has decided to donate the $700 towards the fund raising efforts on a national level for the training of a Vizsla named Noah, for Debi Oakley. Debi, an events chairperson who is very much involved in VCA was involved in a terrible car accident just before the VCA Nationals last November. Noah, a Vizsla bred by Debi, was trained as an assisted therapy dog by its owner. That owner has passed away and Noah has come back to Debi. Noah is a very good candidate to be trained as a wheel chair assistant dog for Debi at this time of need. However, the cost to retrain Noah is high. Hopefully, this $700 donation will help to defray some of that cost.
2006 Field Trial Committee Report: A discussion took place since January’s meeting via email with the board and Joan Heimbach who requested that the board remove the requirement for the Hunting Dog Superior entrants to have at least 1 leg towards the Senior Hunter title. After a board vote of 4 to remove the requirement, 3 to leave requirement, 1 abstained, 1 undecided and 1 did not respond with a vote, it was decided to remove the requirement. Joan Heimbach, via communication with Carol, reported that John Morris and Patsy Dahlinghaus will oversee the management of the Hunting Dog stake at the field trial.
2006 Hunt Test Committee Report: David Margolin stated that there is nothing new to report other than that the selection of the judges will start in April.
Health Committee Report: Carol Phelps reported that Susan Nakamura has resigned as the health committee chairperson, but would like to remain on that committee. The health committee will select a new chairperson.
Publication Committee Report: § The next newsletter was supposed to be collated and prepared for mailing at this meeting but has been delay for a few days.
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For submitting articles for future newsletters please send
to Susan Potocik: 6 Lindholm Corner,
Fun Day Committee:
Winter Fun Day –
Kim Karkut, chairperson of the March 2006 fun day, reported:
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The fun day will take place at the large building at Paws N’
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§ Everyone has received the fun day flyer via email on Thursday, February 23rd from the recording secretary, Elaine Poulin.
Meeting Program Committee:
§ After the meeting on April 12th Susan Begasse, a CVVC member,will speak about canine nutrition and feeding a raw food diet. Watch for her bio in the next meeting notification.
§ 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:
§ Susan Potocik reported that the committee has made significant progress in compiling a slate of officers and board of directors to be nominated for the upcoming elections to be held following the June 10th Greenwich K.C. specialty. The committee will present that list at the next meeting.
Old Business:
§ Moving forward with the offering of merchandise with CVVC’s logo, a catalog offering such merchandise was submitted and quotes will be sought.
New Business:
§ A motion was put forth by Susan Potocik and 2nd by Linda Morris to require the following: In order for a member to list their name on CVVC’s breeder referral list they are required to be a current CVVC member for at least 1 year and in good standing with the club. All accepted such motion.
§ Carol Phelps asked all the officers, board of directors and committee chairpersons to submit a brief description of their job responsibilities.
§ Elaine Poulin mentioned that Deborah Sanders, VCA Versatility chairperson, is requesting that each local club appoint a versatility contact/chairperson. Elaine offered to be such person and the board accepted. Elaine mentioned that Deborah Sanders will be sending versatility updates/news that she will in turn forward on the CVVC’s membership.
Meeting Adjourned: A motion by Carol Phelps and 2nd by Linda Morris to adjourned the meeting. Adjourned.
