In attendance:  The meeting was held at Jefferson House in Newington, CT.  David Margolin called the meeting to order at 7:30.  In attendance were: Joan Heimbach, Saul & Kim Himmelfarb, Judi Reznik, Ida Tenenbom, David Margolin, Carol Phelps, Jackie Argall, Susan Potocik, Elaine Poulin, Marissa Fowler, John & Linda Morris, and Rick Diotalevi.

Motion was made by Joan Heimbach amend the minutes of the last meeting to include the fact that the field trial has had a successful financial history over the previous years, prior to one financial loss year AND that no mention was made in the minutes of the fact that a multi-page article with photos about the Spring Field Trial was featured in the last issue of the VCA News.  Seconded by Carol Phelps, and approved by vote. 

Motion made by Marissa Fowler to delete "and were not competitive" from minutes about Cons to running a Field Trial.  Seconded by David Margolin and approved by vote.     Motion made by Susan Potocik to accept minutes of last meeting, second by David Margolin, voted and approved.

Corresponding Secretary's Report:   Linda Morris reports that the AKC has sent a letter closing out the Greenwich Specialty.  Also received from AKC was:  Application for Special Attraction,  "Teeny Dots Arts", and "Pets Educating People".   Letter from New England Sporting Group Show in Fitchburg 3-17-07 and 3-18-07 requesting our participation.  Letter from Day Kimball Hospital confirming our Hospice donation in the name of John Stevens. Thank you letter from Susanne Gray for judging our Sweeps.  Thank you letter from Susan Potocik for judging Sweeps at Longshore Kennel Club. Thank you letter from Ruth Sinclair for hospice donation in name of John Stevens. Joan Heimbach suggested a thank you be sent to Beth Molnar at VCA News for the article on CVVC mentioned earlier.

Treasurer's Report:   Carol Phelps reported that account balances are as follows: Checking $5,058.39; Health $2636.78; Rescue $3546; CD $3350.

Breed Rescue: John Morris reports a note and donation of $150 received from Appy for one of Dennis Witzke's dogs. The dog Benjamin Butterscotch (dog turned over to Vet in Groton) has had surgery and is doing well.  Bill of $3769 was covered by Vizsla Rescue Foundation and VCA rescue and veterinarian reducing his fee.  Board approved the use of $750 earlier to cover medical costs and decided that this money should be used at John Morris' discretion to help in the rehabilitation of this animal.  Handout by David Margolin on "What a Rescue Should Be".  Contents to be discussed at  next meeting.

Conformation Committee:  Greenwich Long Shore.  Ida Tenenbom reports on Greenwich Longshore: Trophy Expense $1,466.39; other expenses $487.26 for Total Expenses of $1953.65.  Total income: $1423.90.  Total cost to CVVC of Specialty and Supported Entry was ($529.75).   Next year the New York Vizsla Club is going to do a supported entry at the Taconic Show.   Springfield Kennel Club Show: Carol Phelps wrote to Mr. Davies with list of judges and was able to get Mary Ann Alston to judge the show and Greg Gollick to judge the sweeps.  Trophies have been purchased and limited hospitality (due to constraints imposed by show venue)  will be cake and beverages brought by members.  Secaucus: Sweeps Judge is Pat Boelte and Specialty is Judy Harrington.  New York Club has Jim Burns as judge with Rachel Romano as Sweeps Judge. Also there will be a sporting dog  specialty at the same venue on Thursday preceding.    Discussion if we should add obedience/rally at our show.  Joan Heimbach requested if we would put hunt dog premium flyer on our club table at the show. Board approved.

Hunt Test:  Dave Margolin stated that he solicited all area sporting breed clubs to help promote our Hunt test via printing our announcement in their newsletter and putting on their web site and that we will do the same for their events if they wish. He mentioned that so far the Central New England Brittany Club as well as 2 Irish Setter clubs have replied favorably and the Brittany club has already emailed it to their membership."

 Field Trial: Handout from David Margolin.  Motion from Carol Phelps that: A functioning Standing  Committee, defined as a group of members who are actively involved in planning the event and charged with the responsibility for ensuring that all requirements necessary to the running of the event have been addressed.  Seconded by Elaine Poulin.  Approved by vote.  Motion from Carol Phelps that: All event Chairs must be on their respective standing committees and responsive to both committee and board of directors.  Second by Susan Potocik.  Voted and approved with dissension from Kim Himmelfarb on the second motion.    Joan Heimbach reports that Field Trial Committee with exception of Marissa Fowler have resigned.  Also, Tom Hassinger (wrangler) will be doing fall Field Trials at Flaherty in a more limited capacity.

 Health Committee: Jackie Argall reports that Golden's Bridge blood draw cost: $127.33.

 Fun Day: Susan Potocik reports that premium for our September 16th Fun Day is going out with the newsletter.  AM will be Intro to Birds PM will be Conformation and Fun Match.  Sandy Regula will be handling hospitality at the event.

 Meeting Program Committee: Next meeting (Board Meeting) is Wednesday September 13, 2006, at TGIF's in Waterbury at 6:45PM.  Subsequent meetings: October 11, 2006, and November 15, 2006.

Motion to adjourn by Carol Phelps.  Second by Rick Diotalevi.  Meeting adjourned at 9:25PM.