BOARD MEETING MINUTES - MAY 9, 2007
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Roll Call: Michelle Olsen • Lisa Pruka • Terri Clingerman • Julia Ecklar • Sally Davis • Kelly Hagstrand

Members Absent: Claudia Frank • Wayne Koutsky • Denise Teal

Call to order 8:02 p.m. EDT by Michelle Olsen

1. Delegate Business

  • June Delegates meeting agenda—no particular items to discuss

2. Recording Secretary’s Report: Julia Ecklar

  • March 2007 and April 2007 minutes approved.
    Motion: Kelly Hagstrand
    Second: Terri Clingerman
    In Favor: Unanimous

  • Copies of the October, November, and December 2006 minutes (as MSWord documents) were forwarded by Julia Ecklar to Ann Shaw for the website. MSWord copies of all 2007 minutes will be forwarded to Ann as soon as final committee reports are added.

3. Corresponding Secretary’s Report: Terri Clingerman

  • From AKC: Herding trial #2007507008 on Monday at the national has been approved, with these judges: Started & Adv. B = Kent Herbel; Int. B = Cathy Hartley

  • From AKC: Conf/Obed #2007507012 on Sunday at the national has been approved (remember that this was in conflict with another all-breed show and we had to write to get approval).

  • From AKC: The BCSA agility trials in OH (events #2007507003 and #2007507004) on July 7& 8, 2007, have been approved.
    From AKC: Agility trial #2007507019 (Wed. at the national) was pended because of the FAST classes not being assigned, then that got straightened out because I got a second letter with a later date on it, saying that the trial IS approved (but we aren't having FAST). Terry Elger is judging all classes.

  • From AKC: Agility trial #2007507015 (Fri. at the national) was pended because of the FAST classes not being assigned, then that got straightened out because I got a second letter with a later date on it, saying that the trial IS approved (but we aren't having FAST). Terry Elger is judging all classes.

  • From AKC: Agility trial #2007507011 (Thursday at the national) is pended because we don't have a FAST judge (even though we aren't having FAST classes).

  • From Convention & Visitor Bureau in Topeka, KS: Would BCSA would be interested in holding our national there (they've hosted nationals for several other breeds).

  • From potential dog owner: Someone interested in BCs, asking about how to find a good breeder, what to look for in a breeder, etc. Replied with the BCSA website link.

  • From dog owner: An inquiry from someone who says they bought a BC pup last year and never got the registration papers from the breeder. Replied with a link to the AKC website on how to file a complaint against a breeder, plus info on how to get an ILP if the problem can't be resolved.

  • From Pat Krause (email): Pat Krause voiced some concerns about AHA/Pedigree and their grant. Email was forwarded to other Board members, but the consensus was that BCSA isn't directly involved, the rescue groups will be deciding if they want to fulfill the conditions for the grant.

  • From Mid-Atlantic BC Rescue and Keeshond Rescue of the Central States: Inquiries regarding the AHA & Pedigree $2000 grants for purebred rescue groups. Michelle send MABCR more info on the grant. Terri replied to KRCS that BCSA can only nominate one group, and will be giving preference to a BC rescue. It was suggested that they try to apply through the Keeshond Club of America.

  • From Blackie Nygood, Chair of AKC's Delegate Committee on Dog Show Rules: Reply regarding a request by the BCSA board to allow clubs to mail out premiums electronically (and skip US Postal Service, instead of doing a combination of both).

  • From CARE4BCs and the Border Collie Rescue of the Ozarks, Inc: Inquiry regarding the AHA & Pedigree. Pedigree $2000 grants for purebred rescue groups.

  • From NAIA (National Animal Interest Alliance): A request for a $500 donation from BCSA. NAIA were formed to respond to extreme legislation, and are focusing on fighting mandatory spay/neuter laws, breed specific legislation, pet guardianship, unreasonable limit laws, etc. More information is available at www.naiaonline.org.

  • Letter was sent to James Crowley, requesting that AKC modify their new event fee structure to a sliding scale based on the number of entries.

  • From Kentuckiana Tartan Border Collie Club: Request for a the B Course grant for their herding trial Sept. 28-30. 2007.

  • From potential dog owner: A letter requesting information on Border Collie rescue or breeders in or near Florida. Replied with a list of breeders from the BCSA website in FL and nearby states, and information on a BC rescue located in FL.

  • From Catherine Swain (email): Objecting to the AHA/Pedigree grants.

  • Two solicitations from groups that protect dog owner’s rights. Board determined that BCSA should remain uninvolved.

4. Treasurer’s Report: Wayne Koutsky

4.1. General Account Balances as of May 9, 2007

  • Checking balance: $ 18,711.86
    Savings (Money Market) balance: $ 53,913.10
    Health balance: $ 7,269.33
    Rescue balance: $ 16,320.13
    Total: $ 89,214.42

4.2. 2006 Specialty Income/Expenses

  • As of May meeting:
    Income: $56,126
    Expenses: $43,988
    Outstanding: ~$5,000 (catalog bill)
    Expected profit: ~$2,000

5. Interim Business Transacted by E-Mail

5.1. Board Votes
Motion made by Terri Clingerman (Motion #2007-01): To grant the Border Collie Club of Greater Los Angeles $100 in support of their 2007 B Course trial, per their grant application request.
Motion: Terri Clingerman
Second: Lisa Pruka
In Favor: Kelly Hagstrand, Wayne Koutsky, Denise Teal
Abstained: Sally Davis, Julia Ecklar

5.2. New Member Applications
The following membership applications was approved:

  • Sandy Bohr (Copperopolis, CA)
    Sponsor: Catherin Swain

  • Emily Langley (Summerdale, AL)
    Sponsor: Judy Wilson

  • Penny Leigh & Dale McElrath (Mebane, NC)
    Sponsor: Gail Storm

  • Janed Medinger (Browntown, WI)
    Sponsor: Gail Storm

  • Kim and Justin Peacock (Molino, FL)
    Sponsor: Judy Wilson

  • Renea and Michael Windley (Cantonmnet, FL)
    Sponsor: Judy Wilson

Motion: Sally Davis
Second: Terri Clingerman
In Favor: Unanimous

6. Committee Business/Reports:

6.1. Advertising Manager (Club) Volunteer Needed
No report.

6.2. Affiliate Clubs: Emily Fish
The Affiliate Clubs Committee is starting to get on its feet and running. Its first two tasks are to help update the Affiliate Club page on the website, and also to develop a membership application specific for affiliate clubs. At this time, the Committee is working on these goals and hopes to have details ready to present to the Board in the near future.

6.3. Agility Trial in Feb: Pennsylvania: Karen Herceg
Approved for 2008.

6.4. Agility Trial in July: Ohio: Denise Teal
Entries have been coming in. The caterer is booked and the bill for the deposit has been sent to Wayne. Ribbons have been ordered and will be shipped in June. Several area members have volunteered to work. Denise will buy a judge's gift for Sharon Woolman (who is judging without charging a fee) at the Bluegrass. Sharon saved the club approximately $660 by not charging a judging fee.

6.5. AKC Gazette Columnist: Gerianne Darnell
Gerianne is still working on a two-part series on judging the Border Collie in conformation.

6.6. BCSA Announce & Suggestion Box: Nancy Little
Nothing new to report.

6.7. BCSA Store Inventory & Orders: Nancie Mages
No report.

6.8. BCSA Merchandise Manager for Ivars Account: Volunteer-less
Website is up and running. Website can be viewed at www.bcsa.shop-ivars.com.  Advertisements will run in future issues of Borderlines.

6.9. Border Recorder: Volunteer Needed
No report.

6.10. Borderlines: Denise Teal (Sally Davis, Liaison)

  • Brooke & Barbara Forsyth will take over Borderlines; May issue will be last issue that Denise edits.

  • Someone is still needed to monitor the ad policy adherence and look over articles for problematic/inflammatory content. Changes may be required to the ad policy to reduce overhead.

  • Denise has received three color ads so far for the June/July issue.

6.11. Breeder Referral: Karen (Yobbagy) Herceg
No report.

6.12. Color Committee: Casey Carney
Nothing new to report.

6.13. Finance Committee: Beth Bartholomew
Nothing new to report.

6.14. Futurity Committee: Volunteer Needed
No report.

6.15. General Education: Donna Mallory
The General Education Committee is currently working on a document discussing the requirements for successful breeding of dogs as well as whelping, rearing, and placing a litter of pups. As this is an extensive subject to cover, it is taking more time than the Committee initially anticipated. However, the Committee is making great progress and has completed the first section. As always, the Committee welcomes any suggestions from the Board and the general membership.

6.16. Health: Volunteer Needed

  • 6.16.1. CHIC: Membership comments were collated and forwarded to the Board. Many conflicting viewpoints. Board’s recommendation is to have the following two tests Required for obtaining a CHIC number: Hips (OFA), CERF. All other health tests are strongly encouraged but not required.

  • 6.16.2. Health survey: Still need someone to volunteer for this task. A lot of the details are worked out, but someone needs to finalize it all. Suggestion was made to request a volunteer on BCSA_Announce.

  • 6.16.3. CERF/BAER Fees: Fees for CERF and BAER testing at the Nationals will be as follows:
    BAER: $30/dog pre-registered, $35/dog on the day of the test.
    CERF: Pre-registered: $25 for the 1st dog, $22 for the 2nd dog, $20 for the 3rd dog and any dogs above three, Day-of: $28 for the 1st dog
    $25 for each additional dog

  • 6.16.4. Blood Draws & Microchipping: Megan Harrison (vet tech) will do blood draws. Also some vets will be available during the show. Microchip: $12 for chip, $9 to enroll in program, $20 for whole thing.

  • 6.16.5. All health clinics (CERF, BAER, Microchipping, Blood Draws) will be done on Friday of the Nationals.

  • 6.16.6. Lisa Pruka is writing an article about TNS for Borderlines

6.17. Health Education Foundation (HEF): Dawn Antoniak-Mitchell, Chair

  • They have completed their incorporation, and are now working on their 501(c )3 status.

  • Have decided they need to pay a professional to review the final documents & make sure there are no unexpected fees or requirements. The Board has expressed willingness to pay for legal review (within reason), so they will check on the cost.

  • USBCHA donation: they are waiting to decide how they might take advantage of a donation from BCSA.

6.18. Herding: Claudia Frank
No report

6.19. Historian: Mickey Bruzek
Mickey Bruzek is in communication with the archives department of the AKC. In addition, she continues to encourage BCSA membership and others in the fancy to send examples of border collie history to her (perhaps some old photos, documents, etc.).

6.20. Juniors: Mary Beth Overmyer & Linda Follis
Copies of the Borderlines (approximately 30) were sent out to the juniors who completed performance titles on their dogs, along with an invitation to join the BCSA as a junior member for a year free.

6.21. Judges Education: Linnea Klingel

  • Sent out code of conduct and guidelines for mentors to those on the list.

  • Sent invitation to Kelly Whiteman to be an approved mentor.

  • Linnea Klingel is going to order 500 CDs of the Judges Education PowerPoint from Proactive Media. Pricing should be $.89 each + $.30 for jewel case (including label). Linnea has a list of more than 250 border collie judges to which this can be sent. In addition, there are four judging seminars through Westminster, including the National. This will leave a good backup supply of approximately one hundred seventy-five.

  • Will be gathering materials/ doing printing to do 50-75 packets for upcoming seminars

  • Upcoming presentation requests:
    Houston Cluster in July: Linn will do this one.
    Adv Judging Institute in August in PA: Linn is doing this one.
    National specialty: will ask Robin Penland to do again.
    November: Michelle in Seattle
    Feb, 2008: Linn at Westminster
    April, 2008: Wichita Cluster, includes arena demo

6.22. Legislative Liaison: Linda Baron
No report.

6.23. Membership: Kathy Sours
No report.

6.24. Nominating Committee Procedure: Karen Herceg, Chair
No report.

6.25. Recruitment: Volunteer Needed
No report.

6.26. ROM: Kim Sykes
New program proposed by Kim Sykes; samples of similar programs from other clubs were forwarded to the Board. The Board encouraged her to develop a proposal for such a program for the BCSA for review by the club membership. Meanwhile, Kim is working on a sheet where individuals will fill out the information to get their dog's recognized for the ROM program, to update titles on offspring already listed.

6.27. Rescue Liaison: Megan Harrison
No report.

6.28. Versatility: Tashia Lund
Tashia Lund has applications for four (4) Versatility Titles, and one (1) Versatility Excellent Titles. She also has two requests for BCSA to consider the use of other relatively new performance titles as part of V and VX qualifications, specifically within the sport of Flyball. Tashia has encouraged the members requesting the information (who are experienced with Flyball) to develop a proposal regarding the use of Flyball titles.

6.29. Website: Ann Shaw

  • Regular site maintenance and page updates.

  • More pages activated for the 2007 Specialty.

  • Discussion groups set-up for input on 2008 Specialty and Health issues

7. Old Business

7.1. 2007 Specialty: Megan Harrison & Julie Bosier

  • Judges: All judges now under contract.
    Conformation: Chris Neale approved by board for Sunday, confirmed availability; Neena van Camp approved for Saturday, confirmed availability; Mary C. Murphy-East approved for Sweeps.
    Agility: Terry Elger; confirmed & approved.
    Herding: Confirmed, approved, contracted: Kent & Lori Herbel, Cathy Hartley, Sherry Lee DVM (for A course). All contracts back.
    Obedience & rally: Sharon Hodens-Wood & Richard Wood approved.
    Tracking: Jerry Lewis and Vincent Ramirez approved.

  • Trophy funding: Using the weekly begging method, Denise is receiving slow but regular checks. The following venues are now fully funded: tracking, agility (with raffle income), sweepstakes, conformation, obedience invitational, and obedience. Obedience is overfunded by $75, so Denise will be buying sheep toys for all Saturday qualifiers. Myra has sent a final price list of trophies; Denise will be sending bills to Wayne for payment. Myra gave the club a 5% discount, so the final cost of trophies will be slightly less than originally calculated. Denise will also be able to return some of the trophies that are not awarded for a refund, and have the option of getting more trophies for agility if the qualifying rate is unusually high.

  • Logo: Done

  • Application status:

  • Premium list status: First draft of premium booklet is done.

  • Sheep: Still concerns about Purina sheep used in the past are not wary enough of people, and therefore hard to shed. Although using lambs from Purina has been discussed, the lambs (while easier to shed) are difficult to set and drive. There is also the issue of re-sorting the sheep later, if the sets are mixed. Board discussed the feasibility of renting outside sheep. Joyce Norris will investigate local pricing.
    Blood draws: Megan Harrison (a vet tech) will be doing these.

7.2. 2008 National Specialty

  • Chairs: most chair positions filled.

  • Sec/Phot: Derek Pattison & Kathleen Schaffer.

  • Specialty logo: "In pursuit of excellence". We will have a photo contest looking for the BC with an expression that best exemplifies the intensity to excel in any venue (herding, agility, obedience, conformation). The photo will be given to an artist who will then turn it into a drawing that will be suitable for a colored shirt background. The names of all the venues will be displayed around the drawing.

  • Schedule:
    Monday - herding
    Tuesday - herding
    Wednesday - herding challenge and herding test classes; seminars--obedience and/or agility
    Thursday - agility
    Friday - agility, obedience invitational, sweepstakes, judges education
    Saturday - obedience, rally, conformation
    Sunday - obedience, conformation

  • Host Hotel: Investigating going to the Holiday Inn.

  • Shirt Sales: To make the shirt sales easier, we would prefer that we not hold back any items for sale but rather tell people to pre-order since there may not be anything left by the weekend. The doling out of items by day seems to be a bigger job as the week goes on. Finding someone to sell items for the week is also a big problem.

  • Trophies: we discussed the possibility of offering more expensive prizes for the highest awards and giving much less or even nothing for the lower placements. This is something that can be decided later.

  • Judges:
    Herding: Judy Vanderford, Debbie George, Gerard Baudet, Scott Luken all under contract.
    Conformation: going to get started on proposing names, since the JS policy isn’t set in stone yet.

  • Seminars: Debbie Quigley & Judy Ramsey obedience seminar the weekend before the specialty—location TBD (not at specialty location). Also a Wed seminar with them, location TBD.

7.3. AKC Parent Club Conference
Michelle Olsen and Julia Ecklar were scheduled to be BCSA’s delegates, but neither is able to attend. Nominations of new delegates to attend will be sought. Conference scheduled for July 20-22, 2007 in Peachtree City, Georgia.

7.4. AKC Good Sportsmanship Medallion
Michelle Olsen sent out call for nominations, to be due August 31 so that there’s time to get the announcement into Borderlines. A winner will be selected in September so that the award can be presented at the Nationals.

7.5. Goals
Two areas of focus we’ve identified for the coming year:
Herding video for judges education
Health survey out this year

8. New Business

8.1. AHA/Pedigree Rescue Grant
The Board resolved to nominate Mid-Atlantic Border Collie Rescue to receive the AHA/Pedigree Rescue Grant (offered by Pedigree as part of its efforts to encourage and reward rescue and adoption efforts). Although BCSA passed information regarding this grant along to Mid-Atlantic Border Collie Rescue, and communicated MABCR’s willingness to be considered for the grant back to Pedigree, BCSA absolves itself from any further involvement with AHA and its agenda. In addition, BCSA chose to donate $1,000 each to the other three rescue organizations which applied for this grant, with this money coming out of BCSA’s own rescue fund.
Motion: Lisa Pruka
Second: Sally Davis
In Favor: Unanimous

8.2. Supported Entries
All correspondence received regarding the question of supported entry requests were in favor.

8.3. B-Course Grant Request
Grant request from KTBCC for funds under BCSA’s program to encourage the holding of B-course trials.
Motion: Terri Clingerman
Second: Kelly Hagstrand
In Favor: Unanimous

8.4. Suggestion Box Submissions/Input from Membership
Nothing new to report.

8.5. Date of Next meeting
Wed June 11, 8:00 p.m. EDT / 5:00 p.m. PST

8.6. Adjournment
Adjournment motion: 9:17 p.m. EDT/6:17 p.m. PST by Terri Clingerman
Second: Sally Davis
In Favor: Unanimous

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