Minutes of the General Membership Meeting held on Wednesday, October 14, 2009 in Bloomfield, CT.
In attendance:
Rich Loomis, Val Mendizabal, Linda Morris, Carol Phelps, Sandy Jacobus, Joan Toepke, Amanda Tortora, Cory Roy, Susan Nakamura, Ron Karkut, Kim Karkut, Crystal Ashe
I. President Rich Loomis called the board meeting to order at 7:15 p.m. at The Wood’n Tap Restaurant in Southington.
II. Treasurer’s Report
Treasurer Val Mendizabal reported that our checking account balance is $12,067.70, the Health Fund account balance is $3,984.56, and the Breed Rescue Fund balance is $4,571.15, for a total of $20,623.41 in our treasury. The change in our main checking account is due to a correction in the bank statement numbers because checks had been held before being cashed.
III. Recording Secretary
The minutes from the last Board Meeting were reviewed. A motion to accept the minutes was made by Kim and seconded by Carol.
IV. Corresponding Secretary
Val received information that all is set for our Supported Entry at the Springfield Kennel Club show on November 22nd.
V. Committee Reports
- Rescue Report
- John Morris reported that Rescue has been contacted about one dog that may need placement, but nothing is certain yet.
- Conformation
- Springfield KC show is set-Sweeps judge will be Linda Flynn; the judge will be Christine Calcinari. “Bring a six-pack” will be put in operation (anyone coming should bring a six-pack of soda, water, juice.) A volunteer is still needed for the raffle on Sunday, November 22nd.
- Garden State Association show (GSA) is on track.
- Hunting Test
- John Morris thanked everyone who helped for a job well done. This year’s Hunting Test cost the club $242.00.
- We were told by Flaherty that the reason the grounds were so overgrown was because the grounds were too wet for the usual brushhogging.
- There was a Field Trial report from Joan Heimbach.
- The AKC approved the judging panel for the Walking Field Trial set to take place on December 5th and 6th.
- The premium has been sent and all club members are encouraged to enter and/or volunteer to help.
- Amanda is coordinating Hospitality and is also looking for volunteers.
- Many of the chargers for the radios are missing and need to be replaced.
- Carol made a motion to keep the corresponding dates for the 2010 Field Trial, Fun Day, Hunting Test, and Walking Field Trial. Crystal seconded the motion and it was passed.
- Merchandise-A hat was donated for the VCA Nationals basket.
- Health Committee-no report
- Fun Days-the next one will be in March 2010. Val has volunteered to coordinate this activity.
- Standing Committees-a chairman is needed for 2010 Hunting Test
VI. New Business
- A motion was made by Carol that CVVC donate $75.00 for a basket of goodies to be coordinated by the raffle committee. The motion was seconded by Sandy and passed.
- CVVC is looking for someone to become club Historian, as we have some “artifacts” that should be kept in the club.
- There were two suggestions for programs for upcoming meetings.
- One was to have Amy Matthews (a holistic vet) talk on how to use diet to improve our dogs’ immune systems.
- The second was to have someone come to discuss how to set up an animal trust fund
D. Reminder: This year’s Holiday Party will be on December 19th at Chris Longley’s house in North Granby, CT.
- Upcoming meeting dates:
- Wednesday, November 11, 2009 General meeting at Bertucci’s in Waterbury
- Saturday December 19, 2009 Holiday Party (Board and General meetings)
Sandy made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Crystal seconded it and the meeting was adjourned at 9:05 PM
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Morris
Recording Secretary
Minutes of the General Membership Meeting held on Wednesday, October, 2009 at the home of the Mendizabals in Bloomfield, CT.
