MINUTES OF 2010 CVVC MEETINGS
Minutes of the May 20, 2010 Board Meeting
In attendance:
Kim Karkut, Joan Toepke, Ida Kavafian, Dick Frawley, Val Mendizabal, Amanda Tortora, Dan Tortora, Carol Phelps, Rich Loomis, Marisa Fowler, Linda Morris
President Rich Loomis called the board meeting to order at 6:45 P.M.
Recording Secretary
The minutes were accepted as reported.
Treasurer’s Report
Treasurer Val Mendizabal reported that our checking account balance is $14,799.60; the Health Fund account balance is $4,251.56, and the Breed Rescue Fund balance is $5,420.00, for a total of $24,471.16 in our treasury.
Corresponding Secretary
No report
Committee Reports
A. Rescue
1. Ernie, 5 year-old Vizsla from CT, was placed in MA. Aside from some new-home-adjustments, there have been no problems reported.
2. The Rescue Application will be included on the web site as a downloadable form.
B. Hunting Test Committee
1. The Hunting Test will be held on October 23rd and 24th. John Morris is chairman and Linda Morris is secretary for this year. There is still one more Senior/Master judge needed before the judging panel can be sent to the AKC.
2. The budget was discussed and accepted.
3. To save the cost of postage, advertising will be done in the newsletter, on our web site and e-mails will be distributed to the Hunting Test e-mail list. Premiums will be sent by snail-mail if requested.
B. Field Trial Committee
1. The Spring Field Trial, held April 23rd-25th, was a success. Entries were full; the raffle was a rousing success and the event made $895.41 for CVVC. Thanks go to the Field Trial Standing Committee and all their volunteers for engineering a wonderful weekend of trialing, fun, and food for everyone who attended. Val--not sure about the amount we earned--I know you said something about the discrepancy, but I don’t remember which way it went
2. The budget for the Hunting Dog Stake (to be held on June 19th at Flaherty Field in East Windsor) was accepted.
C. Health Committee
1. Sue Nakamura reported that the Blood Draw will be held in Plainfield, CT on May 27th.
The attending veterinarian will Dr. Mills.
D. Conformation Committee
1. Our Specialty weekend has been expanded from three shows four: Taconic Hills Kennel
Club on Thursday, 6/10 and Friday, 6/11; Greenwich Kennel Club on Saturday, 6/12; and
Longshore-Southport Kennel Club on Sunday, 6/13. All but GKC will take place at Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park, Yorktown Heights, NY. The GKC show will take place at Taylor Farm Park in Norwalk, CT.
2. Greenwich Kennel Club show info: Kim K volunteered to check local places for the best price on subs; Rich will be sending an e-mail to club members requesting volunteers to bring sides, sodas, desserts, and raffle items. Who will be coordinating this part of the event? Is it you, Joan???? Rich will also bring the tents and tables from the storage area to the Specialty site.
3. Pat Folz has agreed to judge the Sweepstakes for the Springfield KC supported entry.
4. Information about the Garden State Association show in on hold because Carol has gotten no response from the GSA liaison. There is a possibility that we will be changing our winter specialty site.
D. Fun Day Committee
1The June Fun Day will be held at Flaherty Field on June 25th, and will consist of an Intro to Birds section and a Versatility section. Amanda Tortora is chairing the Versatility morning, which still needs a secretary. Val has volunteered to coordinate volunteers. Intro to Birds still needs a Chairperson.
E. Newsletter
1. The next issue of Vizsla Tales will come out on July 15th--all materials must be submitted to Crystal Ashe, editor, by 7/1.
2. The following issue will be mailed on November 15th--requiring all materials to be to the editor by 11/1.
3. Everyone is encouraged to reserve covers and submit ads, articles, and tips.
Old Business
A. Becky Smith form the Nationals Committee has sent a request for CVVC to send a donation to
sponsor an event. Ida moved we donate $500 to the Nationals Event; Carol seconded the motion
and it was passed. Val will be sending a check to the Nationals Committee.
New Business
A. The new slate of officers was presented again, and nominations from the floor were requested. The slate of officers is as follows:
President: John Morris
Vice President: Ida Kavafian
Corresponding Secretary: Joan Toepke
Recording Secretary: Linda Morris
Treasurer: Rich Loomis
Board of Directors: Crystal Ashe, Dick Frawley, Sandy Jacobus, Val Mendizabal, Amanda
Tortora
B. Problem at Flaherty Field Trial Grounds:
1. A neighbor complained about barking dogs at night, and the Flaherty Association has agreed
that there will be no further camping or dogs allowed in the front area on the right as you enter
Flaherty. The Flaherty Association will be meeting to work through this situation.
C. Correction: Val Mendizabal is part of a group called ‘NodBark’ whose aim is to educate recreational dog walkers about the training sessions and Hunting Tests that are held at Nodbrook in Simsbury.
Upcoming events:
Saturday, June 12, 2010: CVVC Specialty show at Greenwich Kennel Club show at Taylor Farm Park in East Norwalk, CT. General Membership Meeting at show.
Sunday, June 13, 2010: CVVC Supported Entry at the Longshore-Southport Kennel Club show in Yorktown Heights, NY.
Saturday, June 19, 2010: CVVC Hunting Dog Championship, Flaherty Field Trial Area in East Windsor, CT.
Sunday, June 20, 2010: CVVC Fun Field Day, Flaherty Field Trial Area in East Windsor, CT.
Our next meeting will be held on June 12th at the GKC Specialty luncheon. Be sure to stay for the raffle and desserts to follow the show.
Joan moved to adjourn the meeting, Kim seconded the motion, and the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
LMorrris
Linda Morris
Minutes of the Board Meeting on Wednesday, March 24, 2010
In attendance:
Rich Loomis, Linda Morris, Carol Phelps, John Morris, Ida Kavafian, Kim Karkut, Susan Nakamura, Crystal Ash, Val Mendizabal, Joan Toepke, Marisa Fowler, Sandy Jacobus, Amanda Tortora, Jan Norris
President Rich Loomis called the board meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
Recording Secretary
The minutes were accepted as reported.
Treasurer’s Report
Treasurer Val Mendizabal reported that our checking account balance is $14,677.54; the Health Fund account balance is $4,251.56, and the Breed Rescue Fund balance is $5,420.00, for a total of $24,348.56 in our treasury.
Corresponding Secretary
The club received a thank-you note from Carol Phelps for the flowers sent during her recent infirmity. There was also a request from the AKC for a list of this year’s officers. The Torrington Lions Club notified CVVC of a Pet Expo to be held on June 26th. They are looking for local club participation to inform the public about the different kinds of activities that dog lovers can do with their dog.
Committee Reports
A. Rescue-there was no report.
B. Hunting Test Committee
1. The Hunting Test will be held on October 23rd and 24th. All paperwork is underway, with selection of the judging panel in progress. John Morris is chairman and Linda Morris is secretary for this year. The Hunting Test Committee still needs a Chairman and a Communicator.
B. Field Trial Committee
1. The Spring Field Trial will be held April 23rd-25th.
2. There is a good number of entries, and items are being donated for the raffle.
3. Joan Heimbach will be stepping down as Field Trial Committee Chairperson and Communicator after our Field Trial in April. She will stay on the committee until the end of this year.
C. Health Committee
1. Sue Nakamura reported that there will be a Blood Draw held in Plainfield, CT this spring. It will be run by Ruth Sinclair-Stephens and puppy tails will be accepted if they are properly documented. For further information, please contact Sue or Ruthie.
D. Conformation Committee
1. Greenwich Kennel Club show budget was presented and discussed. Various ways of
running hospitality were discussed. It was decided to serve sandwiches for lunch; Kim K. is looking for a place to buy them, with sides and desserts to be donated by club members. Ida is renting two parking places so we will have some extra space.
2. The Longshore/Southport Kennel Club budget was also presented and discussed.
3. Joan Toepke made a motion that both budgets be accepted as presented. Sandy Jacobus
seconded the motion, and they were passed.
D. Fun Day Committee
1. The Fun Day was held on March 27th at Tails U Win in Manchester. It was sparsely attended (with 9 for Canine First Aid and 6 for Freestyle,) but those who participated left with information about how to assist dogs in emergency situations and/or a different way to have fun and bond with your dog.
2. Work has begun on the June Fun Day. It will be held at Flaherty Field on June 25th, and will consist of an Intro to Birds section and a Versatility section. Amanda Tortora will work on the Versatility part; Intro to Birds still needs a Chairperson.
E. Newsletter
1. The next issue of Vizsla Tales will come out on July 15th--all materials must be submitted to Crystal Ashe, editor, by 7/1.
2. The following issue will be mailed on November 15th--requiring all materials to be to the editor by 11/1.
3. Everyone is encouraged to reserve covers and submit ads, articles, and tips.
New Business
A. Info from the Nod Brook Meeting:
1. There was a walk through of the area to determine the mowing pattern to be set for
the upcoming season. There will also be a change in the fee schedule.
2. Val Mendizabal is part of a group called ‘NodBark’ whose aim is to educate recreational dog walkers about the training sessions and Hunting Tests that are held there.
Upcoming events:
A. Friday, April 23, 2010 - Sunday, April 25, 2010: Spring Field Trial, Flaherty Field Trial Area in East Windsor, CT.
Thursday, May 20, 2010: Board Meeting. Location and Time TBD.
Saturday, June 12, 2010: CVVC Specialty show at Greenwich Kennel Club show at Taylor Farm Park in East Norwalk, CT. General Membership Meeting at show.
Sunday, June 13, 2010: CVVC Supported Entry at the Longshore-Southport Kennel Club show in Yorktown Heights, NY.
Saturday, June 19, 2010: CVVC Hunting Dog Championship, Flaherty Field Trial Area in East Windsor, CT.
Sunday, June 20, 2010: CVVC Fun Field Day, Flaherty Field Trial Area in East Windsor, CT.
Our next meeting will be held on April 14th at First and Last Tavern at 26 West Main Street-Route 44-in Avon. Phone # is 860 676-2000. Website, for checking the menu ahead of time is www.firstandlasttavern.com. If you will have dinner with us at the restaurant, please arrive at about 6:30PM; we will have a brief meeting starting at 7:00PM. Our guest speaker, Dr. Amy Matthews, VMD, PhD. will begin her talk at about 7:30PM. Dr. Matthews practices at Frontier Medicine for Animals in East Granby, CT. Their website is www.frontiervetmed.com Some of the subjects that she will be addressing are: the components of a holisitc examination, how to keep our dogs healthy-lifestyle, diet and supplements and taking care of the cancer patient-diet and supplements. If you have any topics that you would like Dr. Matthews to address, or any “advance” questions, feel free to contact Sandy Jacobus (srjac@att.net).
Kim moved to adjourn the meeting, Crystal seconded the motion, and the meeting was adjourned at 8:45 PM.
Respectfully Submitted, Linda Morris
Minutes of the General Membership Meeting Held on Monday, February 22, 2010 at Bertuccis in Waterbury, CT.
In attendance:
Rich Loomis, Linda Morris, Kim Karkut, Elaine Poulin, John Morris, Ron Karkut, Sandy Jacobus, Joan Toepke, Val Mendizabal
President Rich Loomis called the General meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Recording Secretary
Kim made a motion that the minutes from the last general meeting (12/19/2009) be accepted. The motion was seconded by Joan and passed.
Treasurer’s Report
Treasurer Val Mendizabal sent a report that our checking account balance is $14,636.04; the Health Fund account balance is $4,251.56, and the Breed Rescue Fund balance is $5,420, for a total of $24,307.60 in our treasury.
Corresponding Secretary
The VCA is seeking donations for the 2010 Nationals.
Committee Reports
A. Rescue Committee-There are no dogs in rescue at the moment.
B. Conformation Committee
1. Everything is on track for the Greenwich Specialty. Linda Pruitt will be our Sweeps judge; Pluis Davern will judge the Specialty. (Ellie Winslow has been the contact with Linda.) Trophies will be embroidered crate covers, bolster beds, and embroidered travel kits. There has been some discussion about how to incorporate the new AKC Grand Champion program (to be implemented in May) into the specialty; this year it will be left to the discretion of the judges. More info about this new title is available at the AKC website.
2. Longshore/Southport Sweeps judge has been changed to Elaine Lessig. She was recommended by David Miller, as he had a conflict and will be out of the country. (Mr. Miller will be available for another Sweeps assignment in the future.) We have been told Ms. Lessig is conscientious and pleasant. She has signed an agreement with CVVC and the AKC sent an e-mail approval for this change on January 18th. Written approval should be received shortly. Ellie Winslow was also responsible for contact with this Sweeps judge. The regular judge will be Terry Hundt. Main trophies will be etched glass frames; other prizes are Vizsla collars or leashes.
C. Hunting Test Committee
1. The Hunting Test will take place on October 23rd and 24th at Dearborn. John reported that everything is on track. John Morris will be chairman again, with Linda Morris working as Secretary. Each of them would like someone to shadow the positions, as they would prefer to be only work at the hunting test next year. A Hospitality Chair is still needed.
D. Field Trial Committee
1. Budget reconciliation was received from the Walking Field Trial.
2. The budget for the Field Trial to be held April 23-25th, 2010 was submitted. After some discussion, Val made a motion that the budget be accepted as modified (a change was made to delete the bird donations in the income portion of the budget.) Sandy seconded the motion and it was passed.
3. Issues about the 2009 hospitality receipts were resolved.
F. Merchandising Committee
1. Sandy will order more orange hats before Field Trial season
2. She was authorized to order tick keys with the club logo. Kim made a motion that an
order be placed for 72 (the minimum amount;) Linda seconded the motion and it was
passed.
G. Health Committee-no report
H. Winter Fun Day (Saturday, March 27th at Tails-U-Win in Manchester)
1. It was proposed that the AM program be a 4-hour Red Cross First Aid and CPR
session for people only--dogs on the premises will be crated indoors or left in cars.
This session will be open to both club members and non-club members. The afternoon session will be a Freestyle Demo with participation by club members and their
dogs. Hospitality will be included. The program was accepted, with the final budget to be determined. Club members should check the CVVC web site for times and prices.
I. Newsletter Committee
The committee is working on it and getting close to publication.
New Business
A. The Nominating Committee will be composed of Debbie Loomis (Chairperson,) Joan Toepke, and Amanda Tortora (still to be asked,) with John Morris and Ron Karkut to be alternates. (Amanda consented after being asked some time after the meeting.)
B. Flowers were sent to Marisa Fowler. Val volunteered to take charge of sending cards and/or flowers when a club member is ill. The club authorized her to spend up to $50 when sending a gift.
C. Our next meeting will be a Board Meeting to be held on Wednesday, March 24th at the Wood ‘n’ Tap in Southington. We will meet at 6:30 to order dinner; meeting to start at 7.
D. A Holistic Veterinarian will speak at our April 14th meeting.
Sandy made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Joan seconded it and the meeting was adjourned at 8:53 PM
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Morris, Recording Secretary
Minutes of the Board Meeting held on Thursday, January 14, 2010 at Cabelas in East Hartford, CT.
In attendance:
Rich Loomis, Linda Morris, Carol Phelps, John Morris, Ida Kavafian, Kim Karkut, Ron Karkut, Susan Nakamura, Crystal Ash, Val Mendizabal, Joan Topke
President Rich Loomis called the board meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
Recording Secretary
There were no minutes from the last meeting--they will be compiled and distributed with the January minutes.
Treasurer’s Report
Treasurer Val Mendizabal reported that our checking account balance is $15,185.49; the Health Fund account balance is $4,251.49, and the Breed Rescue Fund balance is $5,364.21, for a total of $24,801.19 in our treasury. The 2010 Membership Drive has brought $2,880.00 in membership dues, $1,580.00 in Trophy donations, and $790.00 towards the Rescue fund.
1. Reminder: All events must be closed within 14 days of event’s end.
2. Val was authorized to pay the CVVC liability insurance. Motion made by Carol
and seconded by Linda.
Corresponding Secretary
There was no report.
Committee Reports
A. Hunting Test Committee
1. The Hunting Test will be held on October 23rd and 24th. All paperwork is underway. The Hunting Test still needs a chairman and a secretary. In addition, the Hunting Test Committee needs a Chairman and a Communicator.
B. Field Trial Committee
1. A bill was submitted to the treasurer for funds pertaining to the 2009 FT ($421.82 for
hospitality and $261.82 for the Saul Himmelfarb Trophy Fund,) monies which were paid by Joan Heimbach. Since the FT budget reconciliation was presented in the late spring, Rich will talk to Joan about this bill. (He has since done so, there will be further discussion at our next meeting.)
2. AKC has accepted the initial filing for the Spring Field Trial, to be held April 23rd-25th. An event number has been assigned and the committee is in the process of selecting a judging panel.
a. Audra Jaconetti will serve as Chairperson; Deb Malachowski will be Secretary; Andrew Campbell will chair the Raffle; Amanda Tortora will coordinate hospitality.
b. It was decided to open the Amateur Gun Dog stake to all breeds, make it a non-retrieving stake, and include it in the horseback-handling-permitted stakes (although handlers may walk if they so choose.)
c. Amateur Derby and Amateur Puppy will remain walking stakes to encourage newcomers to enter.
d. Amateur Walking Puppy will remain a Vizsla-only stake in the spring. The Saul Himmelfarb Traveling Trophy will be awarded to the winner of this stake.
3. Cory Roy has joined the Standing Field Trial Committee.
C. Health Committee-no report
D. Conformation Committee
1. ***Note: The GSA Show has been moved from Secaucus to Uniondale, LI. Val will
send letters to our judges to be sure they know about the change.
2. There was some deliberation about whether or not to change the way we are
reimbursed for that show; for this year we will stick with our original option, which was for CVVC to pay nothing up front, get our own judge and receive back $10 per dog shown.
3. The raffle to be held at the GSA show was discussed. Carol will post a request
for upscale raffle donations.
4. Greenwich KC Specialty-Linda Pruitt has been approved as the Sweeps judge.
5. Long Shore/Southport KC-David Miller, the Sweeps judge, is unavailable due to a
mistake in his calendar (he will be out of the country.) The CVVC Board authorized Ida
to look into the person suggested by Mr. Miller. She will notify the club when a new
Sweeps judge is in place.
E. Fun Day Committee
1. The tentative date for the Fun Day is March 27th. Suggestions for activities included Freestyle, teaching pet tricks, CPR, inviting someone to tattoo dogs, having a pet photographer, a session to learn Rally obedience, or a retrieving clinic. Val will get specific dates and let us know as soon as she has an activity (or activities) set.
F. Newsletter
1. Dates were selected for the upcoming issues of the Newsletter:
a. The next issue will come out on March 15th--all materials are due to be in the
editor’s hands by March 1st.
b. Following issue will come out on July 15th--all materials to editor by 7/1.
c. Next issue on November 15th--all materials to editor by 11/1.
d. Everyone is encouraged to reserve covers and submit ads, articles, and tips.
Our next meeting will be held at 7:00 PM on February 22nd at Bertucci’s in Waterbury; dinner will start at 6:30 PM.
Kim moved to adjourn the meeting, Crystal seconded the motion, and the meeting was adjourned at 8:20 PM.
Respectfully submitted, Linda Morris