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BOARD MEETING MINUTES - NOVEMBER 13, 2006 Go
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Members Present: Michelle Olsen • Kelly Hagstrand • Beth Bartholomew • Sally Davis • Denise Teal • Joyce Norris • Laura Wright •Wayne Koutsky
Members Absent: Claudia Frank
Call to Order: 5:30 PM Pacific Time by Michelle Olsen
1. Delegate Business: Claudia Frank
Claudia received a request from the AKC for BCSA to give them a PR contact for
our breed/club. Kelly agreed to be the contact since she is in New York and
close to the AKC offices.
2. Recording Secretary’s Report: Kelly Hagstrand
2.1. Approval of minutes of last board meeting
Minutes will be approved via e-mail when complete
3. Corresponding Secretary’s Report: Laura Wright
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Various correspondence from the AKC regarding the Specialty
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Laura to send an e-mail to the AKC thanking them for the decision not to go forward with the Petland contract
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Request from the AKC for a list of officers and committee chairs
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E-Mail sent to Michelle from Gail Hollon, requesting to use BCSA’s name for a support entry at the Greater Kingsport Kennel Club.
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E-Mail from the Border Collie Club of Greater Los Angeles requesting some support for the Herding Events. Sally made a motion to donate $200.00, seconded by Joyce. All approved.
4. Treasurer’s Report: Wayne Koutsky
4.1. Account Balances
Checking $18,166 Savings: $66,171 Health: $5,307 Rescue: $14,423 Total $94,067 4.2. 2006 Specialty Income/Expenses To Date (will change when all bills are paid)
Income: $56,270 Expenses: $37,915
5. Interim Business Transacted by US
Mail
No mail exchanged in the last month
6. Interim Business Transacted by E-Mail
6.1. Motion 2006-18
Motion: Motion to pay the registration fee for Claudia Frank to attend the AKC Breeders Symposium in Columbus, OH on November 11 and 12, 2006.
Motion Made by: Denise Teal
Second: Laura Wright
In Favor: Unanimous6.2. Motion 2006-19
Motion: Motion to appoint Denise Teal as the new editor of Borderlines, effective immediately
Motion Made By: Joyce Norris
Seconded: Kelly Hagstrand
In Favor: Unanimous6.3. Motion 2006-20
Motion: Motion to approve request by Gail Hollon for BCSA approval of Puppy Sweepstakes and supported conformation and obedience entries at the Greater Kingsport Kennel Club being held in Grey, Tennessee on May 19-20, 2007
Motion Made by: Denise Teal
Second: Sally Davis
In Favor: Unanimous6.4. New Member Applications:
Motion: Motion made by Denise Teal, seconded by Wayne Koutsky to approve the following new member applications. All approved.
Frank Baylis
Chris Oldt
Pamela Hayes
Linda Ramas
Lauren Somers
7. Committee Business
7.1. Agility Trial: Pennsylvania: Karen Herceg
Trial is scheduled to be held February 17-18, 2007
Trial is listed on AKC website
Denise sent ribbons left over from the Specialty to Karen
7.2. Agility Trial: Ohio: Denise Teal
Trial has been approved by the AKC7.3. BCSA Merchandise Manager for Ivars Account: Michelle Olsen
Michelle spoke with Corbin Sapp, the owner of Ivars. He will be setting up a merchandise website using our logo and will send a contract for BCSA to sign. There will be a set-up fee.7.4. Borderlines: Denise Teal
Denise has taken over as the new editor of Borderlines.
8. Old Business
8.1. 2006 National Specialty
Overall, the Specialty was a success
There was a trophy shortage in agility
Complaint regarding the fact that the ribbons given for Herding did not have “National Specialty” on them
Complaint about the paper quality of Versatility awards
8.2. 2007 National Specialty: Megan Harrison & Julie Bosier
Motion made by Denise Teal, seconded by Beth Bartholomew to hire Kent and Lori Herbel for herding. All approved.
Derek Pattison is booked as Event Secretary
Motion made by Denise Teal, seconded by Wayne Koutsky for BCSA to donate one half of the fund required for trophies per venue for the 2007 National Specialty. All approved.
8.3. 2008 National Specialty: Denise Teal and Linda Koutsky
Denise and Linda have volunteered to Chair the Specialty one last time.8.4. Meeting Notices via E-Mail
Kathy Sours and Ann Shaw have updated the membership form to allow people to grant permission for e-mail notification of club meetings for future years.
9. New Business
9.1. Versatility Awards Recognition
Versatility Awards will be listed on the BCSA website and will be listed each year in the Specialty catalog9.2. Financial Assistance for Health Study participation
Motion made by Beth Bartholomew, seconded by Sally Davis to reimbursed members of BCSA on a case-by-case basis when contributing to Health Studies. Approved requested will be reimbursed up to 50%. All approved.9.3. CHF Grant Funding Request
Motion made by Denise Teal, seconded by Beth Bartholomew to donate half of the monies in the Donor Advised Fund to the Epilepsy study. All approved.9.4. BCSA Obedience Invitational Format
Motion made by Joyce Norris, seconded by Denise Teal to approve the format presented for the BCSA Obedience Invitational as outlined below. All approved.BCSA Obedience Invitational
Format for Invites:
The following procedure will be followed if stats are available from the BCSA Obedience Scoreboard published in Borderlines:
• Combined Division: Round one -- Invites will be issued to all UDX and OTCH dogs listed anywhere in the BCSA Scoreboard rankings. All UDX and OTCH dogs invited will be required to compete in the combined division. Round two – invites will be issued to the top 20 ranked combined dogs once the UDX and OTCH dogs are removed.
• Utility Division: Invites will be issued to the top 20 ranked Utility dogs once the UDX, OTCH, and combined invitees are removed.
• Open Division: Invites will be issued to the top 20 ranked Open dogs once the UDX, OTCH, combined invitees, and utility invitees are removed.
• Novice Division: Invites will be issued to the top 20 ranked Novice dogs.The following procedure will be followed if BCSA Obedience Scoreboard stats are not available:
• Combine Division: Entries will be open to all dogs holding a UDX or OTCH title.
• Utility Division: Entries will be open to all UD titled dogs who have earned 3 qualifying scores of 193 in Utility at 3 AKC Obedience Trials.
• Open Division: Entries will be open to all CDX titled dogs who have earned 3 qualifying scores of 193 in Open at 3 AKC Obedience Trials
• Novice Division: Entries will be open to all CD titled dogs who have earned 3 qualifying scores of 193 in Novice at 3 AKC Obedience TrialsCompetition format:
• Combined division entries will be required to perform all the exercises in the AKC Open and Utility classes.
• Utility, Open, and Novice division entries will be required to perform all the exercises in their respective AKC class.
• The highest scoring dog in each division will be named the “Division Champion” and will receive the Champion’s rosette. The next 3 highest scoring placers in each division will receive an “Award of Merit” rosette.
• The four division Champions will then have the honor of competing in a “Crufts” style heelwork run-off. This run-off will take place in a double sized ring. It will be an extended (i.e. several minutes) heelwork pattern modeled after British obedience requirements. Included will be any move allowed per the UK Regulations at the Championship “C” level. For example, the pattern may include circles left and right; left about turns; angled turns, 270 degree turns, and double about turns. These elements may be called at normal, slow, or fast pace per the UK Regulations. This run-off will use a “steward” to call the pattern so that the judge can focus on scoring the teams. The run-off pattern will be clearly posted for all competitors to see.
• The Invitational Championship rosette, prizes, and “BCSA Obedience Trial Dog Of The Year” honors will be awarded to the highest scoring dog in the run-off who posted a qualifying score to win their division [Note: combined division champion must have posted a qualifying score in at least one of the two combined classes]. If no dogs in any division have posted a qualifying score then the winner of the “Crufts” style run-off will be named the Invitational Champion.9.5. Advertising Rates for Rescue Organizations
Motion made by Denise Teal, seconded by Wayne Koutsky to charge rescue organizations advertising in Borderlines at one half of the member rates. Person placing the ad must be a member of BCSA.
10. Date of Next Board Meeting
Next regular Board Meeting: Monday, December 11, 2006 at 4:30 PM Pacific Time.
Adjournment Motion:
Motion to adjourn made at 7:45 PM Pacific Time by Wayne Koutsky, second Denise
Teal
Respectfully submitted by Kelly Hagstrand, Recording Secretary
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