Board Meeting

Aurora, Indiana

July 9, 2005

 

The Ohio Valley Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club board of directors meeting was called to order at 10:35am.

 

Members present were Lanalee Jorgensen, Barbara Fisher, Jean Fordyce and Robin Stewart.

 

President’s report:

Lana reported that the match was a success and all attending seemed to have fun.  We have heard from the AKC approving our 2006 Specialty.

 

Secretary’s report:

            Correspondence sent:

                        Minutes from the May meeting

                        Meeting announcement for July 9th meeting

                        Disaster and Emergency Plan for the 2006 Specialty, sent to the AKC

                        B-OB Match notice for the Central Kentucky Herding Group Club

                        July 9th Agenda sent to OV Board members

 

            Correspondence received:

                        Thank you note from Mary Day for having her judge our match

                        Packet of show information for the 2006 Specialty from JoAnn Ruehl,

                                    Show chair

                        Letter from the AKC asking for the Emergency Plan for the 2006

                                    Specialty (had already mailed)

                        Copy of letter sent to the PWCCA 2005 show chair with $300 donation

 

Treasurer’s report:

            Balance 5/14/2005                               $19,402.26

            Activity 5/14/2005 to 7/6/2005 ($352.42)

            Balance 7/6/2005                                 $19,049.84

 

Committee reports:

Breeder/Puppy Referral – Kathy reports that she is receiving about a dozen calls and e-mails a week.  Anyone with litters or adults available should let her know.

Legislation – Neena reports that things are quiet on the State level.  There is some activity at the National level and members should refer to her report for details. (below)

Legislative is quiet on state levels.

On national level AKC and HSUS are co-sponsoring a bill that introduces numbers of dogs sold or numbers of litters bred as the criteria to be subject to USDA inspections!@!!

Not a good idea in most folk’s opinions. AKC is getting a lot of flak on this (I wonder if it is more of a moneymaker for them - i.e. doing inspections). USDA does not have the manpower to do this.

And the way the current USDA rules are written for dealers (and that is what we could become) your home would have to be radically altered to conform. Most folks DO NOT WANT inspectors in their home. For more info go to adao.org, naia.org or akc.org and make up your own mind.

Then write your federal level senator and house members.

Rescue:  Rescue is up to 21 dogs having come in for the year.

We have 6 in foster care needing placement.

Winnie - 9 year old FAT r/w female with non-member - does well with dogs, but not kids

Lucy -4-5 year old HEAVY tri female with me - has recovered well from pneumonia -best as only dog. no toddlers

Prince - ?? OBESE male with Robin - no info in on him yet

Casey - 3-5 year old r/w male with non-member - still being evaluated

Willie - 4 year old r/w male (over marked on head has 1 blue eye) - good with other dogs and cats. Used to toddlers

Very sweet and very, very soft dog. Smallish dog. Still learning to come down steps - is with me

Nellie – 2-3 year old r/w female - seems fine with other dogs, smallish, used to toddlers - with non member

Kathy and Carol just placed one each.

There are other dogs seeking foster care - ARE YOU AVAILABLE to foster??

Membership – Karen Neligh’s application is ready to be voted on at the next meeting

 

Unfinished Business:

Discussion continued on some of the changes we are considering for the by-laws.  All members are encouraged to read the by-laws carefully and make notes of their areas of interest.

 

New Business:

The Board selected Barb Fisher as chair of the nominating committee.  Members are to be Teresa Fishback and Marilyn Midkiff, with Adrienne Saffell as alternate.

 

There being no other business before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 11:45am.

 

Submitted by Teresa Fishback 7/9/05