Minutes, Membership MeetingNor-Cal Toy Dog Fanciers , Inc.

September 23, 2006 Dublin Public Library, Dublin, CA

Members present:  Ned Shevelson, Sharon Shevelson, Diana Moreland, Darlene Atkinson, Jo Anne Mittelman, Paullet De Long, Bonnie Prato, Ellen Merrick, Lee Greever.

Guests present:  Liz Takamoto, Mimi Domke, Sydney Jamison.

President Lee Greever established a quorum and opened the meeting at 1:25PM

President’s Report

            Lee noted that there has not been a board meeting since the last membership meeting, but there will be one Wednesday, September 27.  The primary agenda item will be to set a calendar of events for 2007.  The Holiday party and program will be in December, and there will be a January program.  Other board issues include the Bylaw revisions, including conducting some business electronically (with member consent), and a survey for members to complete.

Secretary’s Report

              Carolyn was absent due to family illness.

Approval of the Minutes of 7/22/06 as published was moved and seconded (Bonnie, Sharon) and unanimously approved

            A letter was sent to AKC noting concern with the restrictions on specialties.  A cursory response was received.  It appears that the decision will not be changed.

Treasurer’s Report

Beginning balance:  $25, 773.78

Income:             Show  $650  Dues  $875  Match 06 $67 

Total Income:  $1592

Expenses:               Show:  $1997.45  Club Operations (Insurance)  $346  Match $195.99 

Total Expenses:  2539.44

Ending Balance:  $24,826.34

Committee Reports

Old Business

2007 Group Show Update:  Report sent in by Sally.  AKC has approved the 2/16 and 2/17 shows, judges and specialties.  We’ll do a puppy group and Friday and a BBE group on Saturday day.  We are appealing an AKC fine of $120 for late submittal of documents as Santa Clara delayed returning the contract to us.  We still need volunteers to pick up donuts and to sell catalogs.  Let Sally know if you can help.  Some trophy donation opportunities still exist.  Many thanks to Jo Anne and Paullet for the breed club contact information and the breed clubs for their cooperation.

New Business

2006 Match Review:  The Board will be looking at this issue.  The heat is of great concern.

1.  Florence Males, AKC Rep, is retiring.  James Covey will be the new Executive Field Staff covering Northern California and Nevada, effective January 8, 2007.

Petland Issue.  The agreement between AKC and Petland regarding the registration  of puppies is not available.  An email was provided by AKC indicating it is a financial decision to avoid losing revenue as registrations have declined.  AKC will meet with selected delegates and fanciers October 4 to discuss the issue.  It was suggested that the Board draft a letter of concern to AKC.

Other.  There will be a meet the breed at the Golden Gate show.  Participation is left to the breed clubs.

The website needs to be updated.

The breed club contact list has worked well.  Some of the contact information may be posted on the website.  There is an ongoing upkeep issue with the list as contacts change frequently.

Announcements

Next meeting to be determined.

Adjournment 

The meeting was adjourned at 2:10PM

PROGRAM:  Julie Bond, Dog Behaviorist   The program was excellent.  Ms. Bond discussed dog behaviors and training coping strategies to deal with these behaviors.  Many thanks to Ms Bond, and to Jo Anne for setting up the meeting and the program.

Submitted by

Darlene Atkinson