David Margolin called the meeting to order at 7:05 PM.  In attendance were:   David Margolin, Carol Phelps, Jackie Argall, Susan Potocik, Linda & John Morris, Susan Begasse, Kim Karkut, Susan Nakamura, Marissa Fowler, Saul & Kim Himmelfarb, and Elaine Poulin.

Recording Secretary Report:  Motion was made by Kim Karkut to approve the minutes of the December 10, 2006 meeting. Seconded by Marissa Fowler and approved by vote.

Meeting Program Committee:  there will be a General Membership Meeting on February 28, 2007. Carol confirmed Kim Jonah will be providing a canine massage therapy demonstration after the meeting.

Ideas for our March “Fun Day” were tossed around and it was decided that we still need a facility and a program before going forward.   Marissa Fowler is to research the facility and open dates.

Treasurer’s Report: Carol Phelps reported that the account balances are as follows: Checking 6348.85; Health 2569.54; Rescue 3371.73; CD 3388.54. Carol reported that all insurances have been paid.

Corresponding Secretary's Report:   Linda Morris reports that she received two letters, one from the AKC for the application of the Greenwich Show and one acknowledging Graeme Burdon and Carole Richards as judges. She also received 2 more catalogs, one for trophies and one for pins.  

Breed Rescue Report:  John Morris reported that we recently placed a 3 year old that Dee  Chuisano evaluated. There are currently 3 dogs in Canterbury that Carol Phelps and Susan Potocik will be evaluating in the near future. There was a $150.00 donation from a rescue home. The Ad Hoc Committee is still in developmental stages of the new Rescue Guideline Procedures and Elaine Poulin will now be spearheading the development of the guidelines and will interface with John Morris, the Rescue Chair, and the evaluation form developed by Dee Chuisano will be reviewed and incorporated in some manner.

Conformation Committee Report:  Ida sent an email regarding the updates for the GKC and LSKC. As noted earlier in Linda’s report, we have received agreement letters from our Sweeps Judges, Graeme Burdon and Carole Richards. In light of the recent tragedies in Ohio, Ida has yet to finish the details for Longshore, but assured us that she will be working on it this coming week and will be submitted within the required time frame.

Susan Potocik stated that we still need volunteers for the GSA 2007 in Secaucus. We confirmed our volunteers as follows: Dave Margolin, Jackie Argall, Susan Begasse, Susan Nakamura and John & Linda Morris. All volunteers will need to check in at the GSA table.

CVVC Ohio Reward Fund: Carol advised that the CVVC Ohio Reward Fund that was established for the 2 Vizslas that perished at the Ohio Shows a few weeks ago has reached $10980.00. Discussion took place that there is a possibility of someone with knowledge holding back since fund keeps growing bigger so it was decided to accept donations for the Reward Fund until January 31, 2007. Motion was made by Carol Phelps, seconded by Susan Potocik and approved by vote. Carol will be updating the website regularly on the amount through January 31, 2007.  

Ida expressed, via an email, her heartfelt thanks to the membership the Board and all those who have contributed to the reward fund for their support, help and thoughtfulness towards Sandy Jacobus, Iren & Frank Kokai as well as herself & Steve and wants all to know that “the outpouring of support is getting me through this living hell” and they will never ever forget this kindness and compassion.

Also, Sandy Jacobus and Iren & Frank Kokai have expressed their gratitude and wish that their profound thanks be communicated to the membership as well.

The reward flyer has been distributed and posted in the local area by volunteers Lyn Friel and Ida’s friend’s who are resident musicians (the Miami String Quartet) at Kent State University and live in the area.

Follow up press continues, again due to the efforts of these local volunteers, and the local police have indicated the reward flyer is serving it’s purpose in that they are getting calls as a result of it.

 

Dave Margolin plans on sending out Thank You cards soon to every contributor to the reward fund with the help of Ida and Steve as well as club members. 

Also, Iren & Frank Kokai have adopted a new Vizsla puppy graciously given by Susan Nakamura from her current litter and they have said this ….”having a new puppy is by no means that the death of Logan and Nedda is forgotten, the tragedy is still as close as it was a week ago.  Only difference is that now we are busy with the new girl here and she brings smiles to our faces instead having just tears”.

It was mentioned that the CVVC Board is thinking of something to honor the memory of our two pups Logan & Nedda and suggested an idea of Susan Potocik that a memorial flowering tree be planted this spring at the homes of Sandy Jacobus, Iren & Frank Kokai as well as Ida & Steve Tenenbom.

Note: As of today, January 22, the CVVC Ohio Reward Fund is $11,797 and likely to still grow a little before January 31^st.

Hunt Test Report: John Morris updated us on the AKC Pointing Breed Hunt Test seminar scheduled for February 17, 2007 at the Holiday Inn Express in Waterbury. There are 16 entries to date. The decision was made to wait on the depositing of checks until we reach the 20 minimum.

We discussed the role of the HT Secretary. Dave explained that Rich Teodore and NE Dogs will be charging $2.25/ dog for his services (versus $3.25 if were handling the entire event) which will cover everything like last year’s event except that he can not attend the event due to a previous engagement and he will not be submitting the results to the AKC. Dave recommended that Steve Hahn act as the Modified HT Secretary and perform all the functions on the days of the event and submission of results to the AKC…….Dave indicated Rich Teodore will provide a sample AKC submission package from the 2006 HT as a guide to help with the submission to AKC of 2007 event results..  A motion was made by Carol Phelps, seconded by Marissa Fowler and approved by vote.

Susan Potocik agreed to Chair the HT with Susan Nakamura assisting in an apprenticeship role. Dave will put together a checklist for the Chairperson’s duties for future use.

Field Trial Report: Marissa reported on a memo from Joan Heimbach about the upcoming “Work Days” at the Flaherty Grounds. They are looking for volunteers for March 3, 2007 and June 16, 2007. Joan pointed out that there hasn’t been much representation from CVVC in the past. The Board asked about and Dave will ask Patrick Cooke/Joan Heimbach to define/describe the work expectations from the Flaherty FT Association.  The board approved communicating this request/solicitation to the membership once this is received.

Marissa also read from Joan’s memo the update on some Field Trial activities as well as questions she has of the board concerning the CVVC Flaherty Rep selection, responsibilities, reporting, etc. as she is planning to write a “How To Run A Field Trial Manual” and wants to include this.

Patrick Cooke will be filing the Field Trial Application and stakes with the AKC within the week. Stakes will be open to all breeds, with the exception of the Amateur Walking Gun Dog stake which will be Vizsla only. The judging panel is still in development. There is no date yet for the non AKC sanctioned Hunting Dog Stakes.

Health Committee Report:  It was confirmed that the Archini wrap that is to be auctioned at the Secaucus show in February will be for the benefit of the Health fund.  Jackie Argall, on behalf of the health committee, indicated that the 2^nd Archini wrap will be either raffled at another CVVC venue or  auctioned on Ebay, etc. and the proceeds of such  are to be used towards the families that lost their Vizsla at the recent Ohio Show but the Board is to conclude the most beneficial use in this regard.

Merchandising:  No updates at this time.

Club Equipment/Goods:  Dave confirmed the purchase of the Coleman Grill and indicated the price was well beneath the previously authorized $200 but Sandy Jacobus will be going back to buy the flat grill plates as only grates came with the grill……………total cost will still be well within the previously authorized amount.

Kim Karkut said that she has 3 boxes of club goods at her house. Dave will send out an email asking people to identify and quantify items that each person may have in his/her possession.

Newsletter: Steve will begin our winter issue efforts in February so we can get back on schedule with the publication per his suggestion. The idea of submission dates of articles, etc was discussed for the Newsletter. It was decided that our publication target dates will be as follows: March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31^st, with submission dates being 2 weeks prior to publication. These submission dates of course have a bit of flexibility and will be subject to the discretion of Steve & Ida, the editors, and their ability to get things in after the submission date deadlines if possible.

New Business: Here are the new members of the CVVC: Chris & Janelle Bonn, Allison Britt & Patrick Anderson, Jim Cavanaugh, Denise Cormier, Darlene & Arthur Erschen, Charles & Leslie Grande, Dennis & Heather Joyner, Chrystine & Rob Langley, Deborah Malachowski & Robert McNamara, Sue Newell, Blythe & Nick Penna, Libby Peters, and Steven & Nicole Richer. Motion was made by Carol Phelps, seconded by Kim Himmelfarb and approved by vote to accept our new members.

Membership and sponsorship was addressed with a consensus that we need to enhance our membership application, in order to ensure that applicants are obtaining the 2 sponsor signatures as required by CVVC bylaws. If by chance an application is received without the 2 sponsors, the applicant will be advised by the New Membership chair that it is in an pending status and the applicant must attend a General Membership Meeting and/or attend a CVVC sponsored event in order to interface with current members and eventually secure the required sponsorship.

Dave Margolin will be reviewing the current application and the VCA application with a focus towards taking the good from both into an improved one for CVVC and will enhance the new membership procedures as necessary for submission to the Board and subsequent communication to the New Membership Chair and inclusion on the CVVC web site.

Lastly, the 2007 Membership Directory publishing target date is no later than February 28, 2007.

Motion was made to adjourn the meeting by Marissa, seconded by Kim Karkut and accepted. The Meeting adjourned at 8:50 pm.