January 13, 2008
Meeting called to order at 9:06 PM
Motion made by Jennifer Groves to accept minutes from December 9, 2007 meeting as read. Seconded by Ingrid Fortunato. Motion passed – all ayes
President’s Message: Mrs. Costello welcomed board and expressed hope that everyone had great holidays.
Topics mentioned were the 2007 Show Guide, ATIMANA, the AKC Drafting Survey, the Neogram, and the March issue of Dog Fancy which will feature the Neapolitan.
Secretary’s Report: Correspondence received:
Correspondence sent:
New Membership applications received: One received from Jane Pampalone (NY) sponsored by Peggy Wolfe
Treasurer’s Report: Mrs. O’Connor reported that the checking account currently has a balance of $29,881.07. She will be Meeting with the CPA – waiting for an appointment. Mrs. O’Connor asked for a motion to pay the printers the total of $1,524.81 for our Dec/Jan issue. Rita Biddle so moved, Donna Welty seconded, motion passed- all ayes.
Mrs. O’Connor also reported that since July, 2007, the Neogram has collected $1,287.00 in ads. She has also started a Stapes Reward card in the name of the USNMC.
Committee Reports:
Communications – liaison Ingrid Fortunato
Website – Karl Groves has asked for help in migrating websites. Call Karl directly for instructions.
Neogram- question on Veteran Sweepstakes
Fundraising – liaison Nydia Thornton
The t-shirts from Iveta are done, asked for possibility of different colored shirts
Judges’ and Public Education – liaison Sharon Costello
Mrs. Costello thanked Jim Deppen, Mimi Winkler and Bill Goetz for their participation in the Cleveland Seminar. Next seminars tentatively scheduled are for Tacoma, WA and the Tarhills circuit. A Thank You was extended to Shani Stewart-Robbins for sending color copies of standard for seminar. This was a big hit with the attending judges.
Health – liaison Irene O’Connor
Next meeting is scheduled for January 15th. Please read the article submitted to the Neogram for an accurate update on studies being planned. The possibility of a link to a health link was entertained. Suggestion made for Dr. Scalia to participate in this section of the committee reports at next meeting. Committee will donate basket to Auction
2008 National and Awards – chairperson Jennifer Groves
Working on Ohio for 2009
Contact person – Marsha from Columbus Ohio K.C.
Club maintains stand alone Nationals on Saturday, Supported Entries on Sunday & Monday
Panel judge questions
Convention Center is a great location
Sent things to do
Asked Ingrid Fortunato to send auction items
Need budget amount to cater annual meeting
Premium is done – must do final proof reading
Trophies have been ordered
Logo done
Need $50.00 from each Board Member to pay for cake
Need to finalize arrangement with Guiseppe
Only 11 (eleven) rooms left at Chase
Brief discussion on centerpieces and ribbons
Legislation – liaison Rita Biddle
Updates given on Tellings, CA 1634,
News on legislation proposed in PA and FL
Vicks may be “out” in time for 2009 football season
Historian – liaison Donna Welty
Two ideas up for discussion
The Way We Were… column appearing in Neogram on repeated basis
CD portraying “pictorial” history of Neogram covers and club activities
Ethics – liaison Shani Stewart-Robbins
Hearing scheduled for January 17th
Discussion ensued on concerns expressed that the committee – currently consisting of board members and approved non board club members- are doing all the work that a board only ethics committee would do. Shani Stewart-Robbins moved that the Ethic Committee consist of Board members and approved non-board club members. Ingrid Fortunato seconds. Motion passed with all in approval – 10 ayes
Procedure guidelines are being established
Shani will finalize arrangements for January 17th meeting
Second complaint has been received and will be tabled until March 2nd. If one or both parties do not renew – complaint not applicable
Membership – liaison Anita Goetz
Cathy White working on updating membership list
Irene O’Connor asked to be put on google working list – has new email address
Shani Stewart –Robbins asked the following;
that member Kim Kirkman’s Neogram be sent to her address
Her and Marty have paid for separate memberships and should be receiving two Neograms
Brief discussion ensued on suggestion of sticky decals given to new members. Board vote – all “NO”
By-Laws Review – liaison Kendail Gonzales
Committee chair has had surgery – meeting to be scheduled shortly
OLD BUSINESS
1.ATIMANA - Tabled
2. New membership applications
a.Names have been read at two board meetings, posted on website
b. Ballots will be mailed shortly
NEW BUSINESS
1. 2009 National – see committee reports
2. 2010 National – need location. Washington State may be feasible
3. General Meeting Agenda needs to be finalized at next BOD meeting and mailed with 2008 National info
Next Meeting – Sunday, February 17th at 9 PM EST
Meeting adjourned at 10:54 PM EST as moved by Jennifer Groves