Conference Call
The meeting was called to order at 7:50 pm by the President.
Prior
Meeting Minutes: Motion by
Bob and seconded by Susan that the minutes from the last Board meeting be
approved as written. Motion passed.
OFFICER
REPORTS
President: Discussion of
meetings scheduled for the balance of the year. The September 17th meeting is schedule to go over the
presentation to be made at the Nationals in regard to our club hosting the 2008
Nations. Danielle Campi and Susan
Phillips would like to present the information to the Board for their input and
feedback. The meeting will be held at
Danielle’s motor home immediately following pug judging. (Jim and Joanne will not be able to attend.)
The next quarter’s regular Board meeting will be held by
conference calls, as follows: October
11th, November 22nd, and January 10th. The General Membership meetings are
scheduled for December 4 at the San Mateo show and January 29 at the Cow Palace
show.
Vice President:
No report.
Past President: No report.
Recording
Secretary: There will be a presentation on October 21st in
Pleasanton put on by the Del Valle Kennel Club on “Building a Better Dog
Show.” Joanne will send the information
to Cynthia to mail out to the club.
Corresponding Secretary: Received newsletter from Great Lakes Pug
Club. Received information from the Mt.
Diablo Dog Training Club about their 2006 calendar. Do we want our 2006 Specialty date included on their calendar,
and/or are we interested in purchasing calendars to resell to members. Board decided we would like our Specialty
included on the calendar, but we will not purchase calendars to sell. Also received a notice from the Richmond Dog
Fancier’s asking if our club wants to participate in next year’s show for
sweeps. After discussion, it was
decided we will participate. Cynthia
will let them know.
Cynthia reported on the ballot from PDCA for the final
conformation and sweeps judges for the 2008 Nationals. The final 5 for conformation were: James Tomsic, Timothy Catterson, Norman
Patton, Blanche Roberts and Joan Gordon Alexander; Sweeps final 5 were Brenda
Belmonte, Edwin Ragadio, Phyllis Williams, Polly Lamarine and Debbie Doan. Bob Birdwell reported that James Tomsic and
Brenda Belmonte were the judges selected for conformation and sweeps,
respectively.
Treasurer Report: Susan and Jim made changes to
the reimbursement guidelines and the new guidelines were read. After some discussion, it was decided that
the guidelines need further clarification on approval of unbudgeted expenses
over $50.
Discussion on distribution of funds available for health and rescue as outlined in Jim’s email to the Board dated September 6, 2005. Motion by Donna and seconded by Susan that we distribute $4,000 of the health and rescue funds as follows:
Current balance in the funds: $4,451.80
Proposed Distribution:
PugSavers $1,000.00
PROS $1,000.00
AKC Health Fund $ 500.00
FOR HURRICAN KATRINA RELIEF
AKC Companion Animal Recovery $ 500.00
Noah’s Wish $ 500.00
LSU/LVMA $ 500.00
Total Distribution $4,000.00
Remaining balance in the fund $ 451.80
Discussion of “raffles” and the possible reporting
requirements imposed by the Attorney General’s office. Susan will seek some clarification from
Sharon. In the meantime, we need to
make sure we account for raffle money separately at all future events.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
BOB Match:
We would like to continue holding our B-match in conjunction with the
Toy Dog Fanciers match; however, the warm weather and location were very hard
on the pugs this year. Cynthia will put
together a letter to Nor Cal asking them if they would consider holding future
matches at a cooler location or during a cooler month.
Good Sportsmanship Award: Deadline for submission of names is
September 15th.
Public Education:
Susan asked the Board for approval to purchase one copy of the recent
Fashion Show DVD for $20 and one copy of last year’s video for a cost of
$10. Motion by Donna and seconded by
Bob for Susan to purchase the videos for use as future public education material. Motion unanimously approved.
Pugtacular: Nancy Evans and Dennis Lauterbach report that
everything is moving along on this.
Donna asked if anyone has ideas for games to play, please let her know.
Rescue:
Jim will email the club members to let them know what we have approved
for sending funds. Susan will draft the
cover letters to the organizations to which we are sending checks and Bob will
formalize them and send out on behalf of the club.
Specialty: Most of us haven’t seen our premium list
yet, but some people in Southern California have. We have a proposal for embroidering on some of the trophies for
the Specialty from “Four Paws.” One
estimate is ~$1400. The second estimate
is ~$1,000 and we then give them the exclusive on any NCPC logo items to be
used for 2 years, and without any further set-up fees. Joanne will check with the company her work
is using for a comparison rate. Motion
was made by Susan and seconded by Bob that if we go with 4-Paws, the club sign
a two-year exclusive agreement and spend the additional funds (the difference between the
funds we have remaining in the trophy fund and what 4-Paws for asking)
to have the Specialty items embroidered with our logo. Motion unanimously approved.
Ways & Means:
Susan discussed the club purchasing the remaining 29 first aid kids
available for sale from the Heart of Minnesota Pug Club for a purchase price of
$20 each, plus actual shipping costs.
She would like to make them available at future club functions. After a brief comparison of first aid kits
selling for $35.00 at JB Pet Supply, motion made by Susan and seconded by Donna
that the club purchase the kits. Motion
unanimously approved.
Website:
Motion by Donna and seconded by Susan that the club set up a link on the
NCPC website front page for “Hurricane Katrina,” and that the link list several
organizations, at the discretion of the webmaster, for relief donations. Motion approved; one member abstained. The link will remain on the front page
through the end of the year and then reevaluated.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS -- None
NEW BUSINESS
-- None
Next meeting is a Board meeting on September 17, 2005 at Sir
Francis Drake Kennel Club show in San Rafael, immediately following pug
judging, to be held at Danielle Campi’s motor home.
Motion to adjourn by Susan and seconded by Donna. Meeting adjourned at 9:10 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Joanne Clark
Recording Secretary