Minutes of the Board Meeting held on Wednesday, July 22, 2009 in Bloomfield, CT at the Mendizabals. Approved at some point!
In attendance: Rich Loomis, Val Mendizabal, Linda Morris, Jan Norris, Carol Phelps, Ida Kavafian, John Morris, Sandy Jacobus - President Rich Loomis called the board meeting to order at 7:37 p.m. at the home of Val and Lorenzo Mendizabal.
Treasurer’s Report
Treasurer Val Mendizabal reported that our checking account balance is $15,632.13, the Health Fund account balance is $4,029.56, and the Breed Rescue Fund balance is $4,676.13, for a total of $24,337.82 in our treasury.
Recording Secretary
The minutes from the last Board Meeting were reviewed. A motion to accept the minutes was made by Ida and seconded by Carol. From this time forward, the board will be approving the minutes from the previously held board meetings, and the general meetings will approve the minutes from the previously held general meeting.
Corresponding Secretary
Corresponding secretary was not present; Val received an affirmation for our Springfield KC Sweeps judge which was given to Carol, and an application for the 2010 Greenwich KC show, which was given to Ida.
Committee Reports
A. Rescue Report
a. John Morris reported that Fala is still at Animal General. Some assistance may be needed with taking her for walks and getting her to daycare. Please notify John if you would be able to help.
B. Conformation
a. The final reconciliations were given for the Greenwich Kennel Club show, which cost $849.99, and the Longshore/Southport KC show, which cost $549.30. There followed a discussion about 2010 judges and sweeps judges for both shows.
b. Springfield KC Show-Sweeps judge will be Linda Flynn; the Judge will be Christine Calcinari. Dated trophies left over from the GSA winter show will be used along with pewter pieces, allowing us to slightly build up pewter inventory.
c. Garden State Association show (GSA) Sweeps judge will be Elizabeth Trainor, Judge will be David Kittredge. GSA has offered several options which the Board discussed – it was finally decided to take Option A, which requires no”up front” payment and a Rau reimbursement of $10.00 per dog entered if CVVC pays other expenses (judge, trophies, etc.) Carol made a motion to that effect, Jan seconded it, and it was passed unanimously.
C. Hunting Test
a. The budget that John submitted at the last meeting was accepted.
b. The premium was distributed for editing. Everything is moving forward in a timely manner.
D. Field Trial-There was no Field Trial report.
E. Merchandise-Sandy stated that hats are selling well. She has a catalogue if anyone wants to order other items with the CVVC logo.
F. Health Committee-no report
G. Newsletter
a. The next newsletter will come out in September.
b. Discussion was held about finding people who might be interested in assisting with editing and printing. Anyone who has knowledge and/or interest in publishing the newsletter, please contact Ida.
H. Fun Days-the next one will be in March 2010. There has been no planning yet
I. Standing Committees-there has been a request for the committees to select new chairpeople/commuicators.
New Business
A. The Flaherty Association is requesting, from any of its member clubs, the donation of a free-standing kenned to be used to store firewood.
B. Lynn Worth, VCA Delegate to the American Kennel Club, sent a note to Florence Duggan of VCGNY requesting that anyone interested in working at the AKC Meet the Breeds to be held in NYC at the Javits Center. Since Florence is doing the scheduling, please notify her if you are interested at FloPete4@aol.com
C. There were two suggestions for programs for upcoming meetings.
a. One was to have Amy Matthews (a holistic vet) talk on how to use diet to improve our dogs’ immune systems.
b. The second was to have someone come to discuss how to set up an animal trust fund
D. Tentative upcoming meeting dates:
a. Wednesday, September 16, 2009 General meeting
b. Wednesday, October 14, 2009 Board meeting
c. Wednesday, November 11, 2009 General meeting
d. Saturday December 19, 2009 Holiday Party (Board and General meetings)
Carol made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. John seconded it and the meeting was adjourned at 9:20 PM
Respectfully submitted, Linda Morris Recording Secretary
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