Minutes of the Board Meeting held on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at Bertuccis in Waterbury, CT
In attendance:
Rich Loomis, Linda Morris, Carol Phelps, John Morris, Sandy Jacobus, Amanda Tortora, Kim Karkut, Crystal Ashe, Ron Karkut, Susan Nakamura, Ida Kavafian
President Rich Loomis called the board meeting to order at 7:10 P.M.
Recording Secretary
The minutes from the last general meeting were reviewed and accepted as read, with Kim making the motion and John seconding it. The motion was passed unanimously.
Treasurer’s Report
Treasurer Val Mendizabal sent a report that our checking account balance is $10,297.44; the Health Fund account balance is $3,984.56, and the Breed Rescue Fund balance is $4,971.15, for a total of $19253.15 in our treasury. She has received about half of the membership renewals, with donations being made to the Rescue Fund ($400,) the Health Fund ($167,) and the Trophy Fund ($590.) There will be additional monies added to the checking account when the Hunting Test checks are cashed.
Corresponding Secretary
There was no report.
Committee Reports
- Rescue Report-John reported that there may be one dog coming into rescue.
- Conformation
1. Everything in on track for the GKC show - Linda Pruitt will be our Sweeps judge. David Miller has accepted the Sweeps judging assignment for the Longshore-Southport Show in June
2. Springfield KC Show will take place on November 22. Sweeps judge will be Linda Flynn; the Judge will be Christine Calcinari. All is moving forward in a timely fashion, with the final organization to be completed by Carol Phelps.
3. Everything is on track for the GSA show - Dr Elizabeth Trainer will be our Sweeps Judge and David Kittridge will be the Regular Judge.
- Hunting Test
1. It is hoped that the 2010 Hunting Test will take place on the corresponding weekend next October (dates have not yet been drawn.) Rick Teodore submitted a proposal to be Hunting Test secretary; there is no Chairman as yet.
- Field Trial
1. Joan Heimbach reported that there are 30 entries across all stakes for the Walking Field Trial to be held on December 6th and 7th. CVVC members are being encouraged to participate. Amanda Tortora is Hospitality chair and would appreciate any assistance available.
2. Standing Field Trial committee recommended that a traveling trophy be established in memory of Patrick Cooke. The trophy, for Open Limited Gun Dog, will be identical to the Saul Himmelfarb Amateur Puppy trophy. The cost of the trophy will be approximately $300. A motion was made by Amanda that a trophy fund be established with a donation period extending from December 2009 to March 2010 to allow time to for the trophy to be ordered and engraved. The motion was seconded by Kim and passed unanimously. All donors are asked to add a memo stating the purpose of the check to keep funds straight for the treasurer.
3. Audra Jaconetti will be our representative to the Flaherty Field Trial Association this December. She will request that we have corresponding dates for the April Field Trial, the Fun Day, the Hunting Test, and the December Walking Field Trial in 2010.
4. Joan sorted and rearranged the items in the storage locker. The AKC wicket is missing (although located,) as is one of the walkie-talkies (not located.) If anyone inadvertently stored it in a gear bag after the Hunting Dog Stake, please let Rich know.
- Health Committee-Ruthie Sinclair-Stephens will coordinate an Epilepsy Study Blood Drive in the Plainfield area, date to be announced.
- The luncheon was held to thank the staff at Animal General for their dedication in caring for Fala. It took place at the end of September; the staff was very happy with the party.
- Newsletter
1. Information for the next newsletter is being gathered.
2. This will be the last newsletter for Ida and Steve--anyone interested working on it, please contact Rich.
- CVVC thanks Jan Norris for being the CVVC representative at the Pet Expo in Hartford.
- The CVVC Holiday Party will take place on December 19th in North Granby at the home of Chris Longley. She will provide a turkey and a ham; please contact her so she can coordinate the food contributions.
New Business
A. AKC has sent information about club IRS reporting obligations. Rich will investigate to find out what CVVC needs to do.
B. Upcoming meetings:
1. December 19th-Holiday Party (Board meeting prior to party, General Meeting at the party.
2. January 14th Board meeting at Cabela’s (tentatively)
3. February 22nd General meeting (Place TBA)
4. March 24th Board meeting
5. April 14th General meeting with Program (suggestions accepted)
6. May 20th Board meeting
7. June 12th General meeting at Greenwich KC specialty
Ida made a motion that the meeting be adjourned; Crystal seconded it and the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 PM
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Morris
