Approved Minutes of the Board Meeting held on Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at Wood N Tap in Southington, CT. Approved at the General Membership Meeting on Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at Jefferson House in Newington, CT. Also approved at this March 10, 2009 meeting were the Revised Minutes of the General Membership Meeting held on December 13, 2008 in Bethany, CT prior to the Holiday party. Due to delays in publication, these minutes were not approved until this meeting - for the text of the Minutes of the December 13, 2008 General Membership Meeting, go to January 2009 Meeting Minutes.
Minutes of the Board Meeting held on Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at Wood N Tap in Southington, CT. Approved at ?
In attendance: Ron and Kim Karkut, Rich Loomis, Val Mendizabal, Linda Morris, Jan Norris, Joan Toepke, Amanda Tortora.
President Rich Loomis called the board meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. at the Wood ‘n Tap restaurant in Southington, CT.
Minutes from January 14, 2009 Board Meeting: The minutes from the board meeting held on January 14, 2009 were circulated to board members for review prior to the meeting. Kim Karkut made a motion to accept the minutes; Linda Morris seconded. All present voted in favor.
Treasurer’s Report; Treasurer Rick Diotalevi was unable to attend but submitted an e-mail report. The checking account balance is $11,736.25, the Health Issues Fund has $4,084.56, and the Breed Rescue Fund has $4,322.32. Proceeds from the raffle at the Garden Specialty Association (GSA) show in Secaucus, New Jersey in February have not yet been deposited.
Corresponding Secretary: Val Mendizabal circulated two pieces of correspondence she received to those in attendance. The Meadowbrook Cocker Spaniel Club sent a flyer about Holistic Health for dogs. The Hodges Badge Company sent a catalog of dog show prizes.
Breed Rescue: John Morris was unable to attend so Linda Morris presented the Breed Rescue report. The Westport Humane Society has a Vizsla that will be kept until placed. Another dog in Ansonia is a neutered 5-year-old male named Chopper. The family has a baby who is allergic. They suggest that Chopper is suitable for a one-dog home. A third Vizsla is a 2 ˝ -year-old female named Valla. For more details about any of the dogs, please contact John Morris at 860 585-8505 or via e-mail at morris_john_e@sbcglobal.net.
Conformation Committee; Carol Phelps was unable to attend so Joan Toepke presented the Conformation Committee report. Joan and her sister, Linda Furey, organized the raffle at the GSA show and raised $645. Joan will send a list of donors so they can be recognized. Ida Tenenbom sent Rich Loomis an e-mail indicating that everything is on track for the Greenwich Longshore shows in June.
Hunt Test: Linda Morris presented the Hunt Test update for John. The application for the October hunt test will be submitted to the AKC in March.
Field Trial: The spring field trial planned on Friday – Sunday, April 17 – 19, 2009 is approved and the premium lists are out. Joan Heimbach will submit a report for the upcoming trial at the March 10, 2009 general membership meeting. Rich Loomis will send out an e-mail to the membership about the field trial with the premium and a notice of our March 10th meeting, where the Field Trial Committee will do a presentation, “Field Trial 101,” on the mechanics of field trials.
Health Committee: Amanda Tortora mentioned that Dr. Andrew Frishman, who made a presentation about PennHIP certification at our September meeting, offered to hold a blood draw in his office in Somers, NY, possibly in early spring. Separately, the Long Island Vizsla Club is also talking about a spring blood draw.
Bylaws: Rich Loomis distributed copies of the current bylaws, the proposed bylaw revisions from 1998, comments from the AKC about those proposed bylaw changes, and a copy of bylaws with revisions for consideration, review, and comments. The goal is to have revised bylaws that we can present for a vote of the membership at the December, 2009 meeting. Rich would like AKC approval before the CVVC membership vote for this revision.
Old Business; Val Mendizabal submitted a budget for the upcoming winter Fun Day, scheduled on March 21 from 9 to 4 at Tails U Win in Manchester. Val estimated 20 entries for agility and 15 for show handling, which would generate income to almost cover costs for the facility and instructors. The budget projects a modest loss of $75; if attendance is higher the profit picture improves. Joan Toepke made a motion to accept the budget and Kim Karkut seconded. All present voted in favor.
New Business: A nominating committee is needed to ensure a complete slate of officers in the 2009 – 2010 year. Debra Loomis already offered to chair and Susan Nakamura volunteered via e-mail. Joan Toepke offered to be the board representative on the committee. Ron Karkut agreed to be an alternate, as did John Morris when called by cell phone. All were accepted as the Nominating Committee.
Upcoming meetings
Tues., March 10, 2009 – General membership meeting at Jefferson House in Newington, CT
Tues., April 7, 2009 – General membership meeting
Wed., May 13, 2009 – Board meeting
Sat., June 6, 2009 – General membership meeting at the summer specialty show held by Greenwich Kennel Club in Norwalk, CT
Meeting Adjourned Jan Norris made a motion to adjourn. Kim Karkut seconded. The meeting was adjourned at about 8:30 p.m. – Respectfully submitted by Jan Norris
