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Roll Call: Lisa Pruka • Terri Clingerman • Jo Roach • Ann Shaw • Megan Harrison • Paige O’Donnell • Lisa Weeks • Carol Clark
Members Absent: None
Call to order: 5:02 pm PST by Lisa Pruka
1. Recording Secretary’s Report: Jo Roach
Motion by Jo Roach to approve the January 2010 BCSA Board meeting minutes.
Second: Ann Shaw. In Favor: Unanimous.
2. Corresponding Secretary’s Report: Terri Clingerman
AKC Correspondence
Received a summary of the recommended changes to the AKC Herding Regulations (available at www.akc.org/pdfs/events/herding/recommendations2010.pdf).
Other Correspondence
Replied to the Havanese Club of America, regarding their question on Dilute Color Alopcia.
Sent a thank you note to Teague Jackson for the generous donation to the Health and Rescue funds.
Received several requests about finding a BC puppy, referred them to our Breeder Referral list.
3. Treasurer’s Report: Ann Shaw
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Lisa Pruka is now requesting web reimbursement checks.
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Tax information to accountant, taxes are done and ready to be e-filed.
ACCOUNTS AS OF JANUARY 31, 2010
CHECKING
$23,649.65
MONEY MARKET
Money Market
$43,175.85
Health Restricted
5,868.46
Rescue Restricted
10,960.04
Total Money Market
$60,004.35
TOTAL
$83,654.00
JANUARY 2010
INCOME
2010 Spec Inc
80.00
Borderlines
242.50
2010 Futurity
240.00
Membership Dues
12,335.00
TOTAL INCOME
12,897.50
EXPENSES
Total 2010 Natl Exp
100.00
Bank Charge
12.95
Board Meetings
85.58
Total Borderlines-Exp
2,367.90
Total Fees
143.52
Insurance
571.00
Total Office
19.80
Total Web Site
456.25
TOTAL EXPENSES
3,757.00
NET
9,140.50
4. Interim Business Transacted by E-Mail
4.1. Board Votes Motion 2010-1 by Paige O'Donnell to print a 2009 National Specialty Supplement to be immediately printed and mailed. Topics to include, but not limited to, Specialty Winner results by Venue, Judge Polly Smith's critique, Judge Bob Dias' comments, recognition and thanks for fund raising quilt donation, AKC Good Sportsmanship Award Winner recognition. This will be an 8 page supplement, printed on glossy stock with an appropriate Specialty subject matter cover photo, printed, mailed with labeling for $420.00 or less if minimal layout is required. (layout is $120.00, Lisa has already done six pages). Second: Megan Harrison. In favor: Ann Shaw, Lisa Weeks. Terri Clingerman. Opposed: Jo Roach.
4.2 New Member Applications
The following new membership applications were approved:
Angela Pietrantonio and Kurt Efinger (Palm Bay, FL)
Sponsor - Kim and Justin PeacockCherri White (Harrisburg, IL)
Sponsor - Terry Wise HammondVicki Browne (Belmont, Ontario, Canada)
Sponsor - Claire HamiltonPatricia and Harry Guticz (Lincoln, NE)
Sponsor - Barb PettyMotion to approve the new membership applications by Terri Clingerman. Second:
Lisa Weeks. In favor: Unanimous.
5. Committee Business/Reports:
5.1. Stockdog Focus
Maintain emphasis on the unique working style of the Border Collie. Promote interest in herding amongst dog owners and advertise stockdog usefulness to farmers/ranchers. Continually “raise the bar” on herding excellence, promote best-practice training methods. Discourage genetic drift away from core purpose and history of the breed’s development.5.1.1. Herding: Claudia Frank
The board discussed questions presented by Claudia about the coordination of the herding instinct evaluations at the National Specialty. The specialty herding chairperson is responsible for organizing these evaluations.5.2. Public Education
Assist pet owners, budding dog fanciers, new breeders and junior handlers; engage them in the future of the breed.5.2.1. General Education: Catherine Swain
No report.5.2.2. Historian: Ronni DeLay
No report.5.2.3. Juniors: Caitlin Kane
The application deadlines for this year’s Juniors scholarship are posted on our website.5.2.4. Website: Ann Shaw
Web site time now being tracked and billed in five minute increments.
January maintenance/new pages
Breeder Referral-Finding a BC correction
Breeder Referral updates
Board Minutes
2009, 2010 and 2011 Specialty updates
Set-up Versatile Stockdog Form pages
Set-up Bylaws Form pages
Futurity Judge Bio
Herding Stats
Committee page update
Mentor page update
Update forwarding e-mails
Kennel Blindness typo
AKC December titles
5.3. Fancier Fellowship
Encourage camaraderie and good sportsmanship, sponsor events & competitions, support affiliate clubs, “bridge the gap” between political factions for the best interest of the breed.5.3.1. Affiliate Clubs: Emily Fish
The affiliate clubs committee sent a letter to the board following up on recommendations the committee made in December 2008. The recommendations are being addressed in the current by-laws revision process that should be completed this year.
5.3.2. Agility Trial in January (Pennsylvania): Denise Thomas
Denise forwarded an accounting of the trial. This trial made approx. $2000 in profit.5.3.3. Agility Trial in ?:
The board has received requests from two different groups who want to use our two remaining agility trial event numbers (see New Business).5.3.4. Borderlines: Kat Ferruzza
The board made the tough decision to replace our Borderlines editor. While we appreciate the hard work that Donna Brooks Brisbane has contributed to Borderlines, ultimately certain performance parameters were not being met. As the main publication for the BCSA, it is the board’s responsibility to ensure that we produce a high quality publication.Paige O’Donnell motioned that the board should proceed with finding a new editor for Borderlines. Second: Terri Clingerman. In Favor: Unanimous.
Kat Ferruzza has agreed to step in as temporary BL editor. Kat is also soliciting bids from publishers to make sure we are getting the best printing deal possible.
5.3.5. Membership: Kathy Sours
New member applications have been forwarded to the board.5.3.6. National Specialty Steering Committee: Need Volunteer
5.3.7. Specialty – 2010: Julie Bosier and Megan Harrison
Lisa Pruka has ordered most of the ribbons, taking advantage of a sale the ribbon company was having.
Megan has made another appeal for an obedience chair.5.3.8. Specialty – 2011: Emily Fish and April Bruce
No report.5.3.9. Versatility: Paige O’Donnell
Nothing new to report.5.4. Breeding Evolution
Breeder & buyer education, guidance, mentoring, registry maintenance, breeding excellence recognition. Broaden influence to more than just members.5.4.1. Border Recorder/BCSA Yearbook: Cindy Geiss
Megan submitted a proposal to the board for: “The Border Recorder 1999 - 2009 Celebrating 10 Years of Excellence”
The board reviewed and approved the proposal. Megan Harrison motioned to approve the purchase of an AKC title report from 1999-2009 for our breed. Second: Jo Roach. In Favor: Unanimous.
5.4.2. Breeding Excellence Recognition Committee: Kim Sykes
No report.5.4.3. Futurity Committee: April Bruce
No report.5.4.4. Judges Education: Linn Klingel
The BCSA is committed to a JE presentation in Fort Worth, TX on 26 March 2010. Linn is unable to give the presentation and has suggested that we send Emily Fish. Linn will request a budget from Emily for board approval.5.4.5. Judges Selection Process: Sonja Donaldson
Even though we do not have chairs for the 2012 specialty yet, we need to move forward with the 2012 judges selection process. A call for nominations will be in the next issue of BL and Ann will post the nomination information on our website. The deadline for receiving nominations from the membership is 30 March 2010.5.5. Population Management
Approach zero unwanted dogs. Reduce demand, educate buyers on whether the breed is right for them, improve how dogs are placed, “right” breeders produce more, “wrong” breeders produce less, rescue (a short-term stopgap).5.5.1. Breeder Referral: Karen Herceg
No report.5.5.2. Rescue Committee: Linda Ramas
Nothing new to report.5.6. AKC Community
Invest in our “dog fancier family”, support protection of dog owners’ rights, stay engaged in AKC governance, contribute to AKC programs, leverage shared breed club knowledge & power.5.6.1. AKC Delegate Business: Carol Clark
Carol would like our board members to go the AKC website and review the AKC Board nominations and provide input on who we would like her to vote for.5.6.2. AKC Gazette Columnist: Terri Clingerman
Nothing new to report.5.6.3. Legislative Committee: Linda Baron
No report.5.7. Health and Welfare
Further research on disease cause and cure. Propagate knowledge on health, feeding, care, husbandry and training.
5.7.1. Health: Angie Roesch
No report.5.8. General Club Administration
These committees manage club infrastructure tasks that aren’t directly related to our mission statement, but are necessary for the operation of the organization.5.8.1. BCSA Announce & Suggestion Box: Nancy Little
BCSA_Announce As of January 26th, 2010, there are 371 subscribers to BCSA_Announce.
This is the time of the year where I am the busiest January & February as I coordinate BCSA_Announce membership changes and removals with Kathy Sours. I received a list of BCSA members that had not renewed as of Monday, January 25th and sent them each email reminders that the deadline was approaching and if they were subscribed to BCSA_Announce and they had not renewed by February 1st, they would be removed from the list. Some of them had renewed via PayPal some time ago and many of them had forgotten until the e-mail had reached them.
BCSA_National_2009 group was deleted.
BCSA Suggestion Box
There was 1 message received in the Suggestion Box during this past period of time.5.8.2. BCSA Online Fundraising Store with Ivars: Angel Duffy
No report.5.8.3. Finance Committee: Need Volunteer
5.8.4. By-Laws Committee: Michelle Canfield
The comment period for the by-laws revision proposal closes on 5 February 2010.5.8.5. Code of Ethics Revision Committee: Linda Ramas
No report.
6. Old Business
6.1. Versatile Stockdog Award
After reviewing membership comments on this award and after much discussion about the pros and cons of this award, Megan Harrison motioned that the BCSA discontinue offering the Versatile Stockdog award at the National Specialty. Second: Terri Clingerman. In Favor: Paige O’Donnell, Jo Roach, Ann Shaw. Abstain: Lisa Weeks. The board is open to the development of a Herding Invitational, similar to the Obedience and Agility Invitationals, which could be better showcase for our top border collies in herding.6.2. BCSA Event Numbers Policy
Lisa Weeks motioned that BCSA herding event numbers be made available for use to hold trials in conjunction with outside parties on the following basis:
Fully AKC licensed Affiliate clubs may apply for the use of event numbers not less than 60 day prior to trial application deadline. Requests for consideration by the BCSA Board of Directors must be accompanied by proof of liability insurance, a proposed or previous to within 2 years trial budget and a copy of the completed AKC trial application. Use of event numbers is granted by a majority vote of the Board. Not fewer than five BCSA members among the Affiliate’s membership must be available to the Affiliate’s trial organizing committee, and present on the day of the trial. All proceeds and losses of such trials are the sole responsibility of the Affiliate club.
AKC licensed organizations outside of the BCSA and its Affiliate Club program may make application for the use of BCSA herding event numbers to hold a co-sponsored trial. Application and trial requirements as detailed for BCSA Affiliates above apply in all cases, with the additional requirement that 50% of gross profits resulting from the BCSA numbered trial event is to be payable directly to BCSA. Any losses resulting from such events are the sole responsibility of the outside organization.
Individuals or committees comprised of five BCSA members may propose to hold BCSA agility or herding trials for the sole benefit of BCSA after costs. Application to hold such events must be made to the BCSA Board of Directors not less than 90 days prior to the AKC application deadline. Because such events will be assumed under the complete responsibility and liability of the BCSA, applicants to hold such events must expect a greater role of the BCSA Board of Directors with respect to oversight of trial planning and execution.Second: Jo Roach. In Favor: Unanimous.
6.3. Nominating Committee
The following members have agreed to serve on the 2010 Nominating Committee: Paige O’Donnell (chair), Lee Levy, Casey Carney, Jennifer Thompson, Jacque Hoye.
Motion by Megan Harrison to approve the Nominating Committee. Second: Terri Clingerman. In Favor: Jo Roach, Lisa Weeks, Ann Shaw. Abstain: Paige O’Donnell.
7. New Business
7.1. Bluegrass Classic SDT Ad
A request was made that we sponsor a class at the Bluegrass Classic as we have done in the past. The board discussed the request and decided not to sponsor a class this year.7.2. PNWBCC Supported Entry
The PNWBCC would like to again hold two Supported Entries sponsored by BCSA at the Olympic Kennel Club show in Enumclaw, WA on August 21 and 22, 2010. We would also love to hold a Puppy and Veteran Sweepstakes on Saturday in conjunction with the Supported Entries. Olympic KC club will also allow us to have two days of raffles as a fundraiser for the 2011 National.Motion by Jo Roach to approve this supported entry. Second: Lisa Weeks. In Favor: Unanimous.
7.3. Agility Event Number Requests
Two groups have requested permission to use our remaining two agility event numbers for this year; a group from Michigan and a group from Minnesota. The group from Minnesota submitted a budget.Motion by Paige O’Donnell to allow the Minnesota group to use two agility event numbers. Second: Megan Harrison. In Favor: Unanimous.
The Minnesota trial will be held December 4 & 5, 2010 at On The Run Canine Center in Ham Lake, MN. Jacque Hoye will be the trial chair.
7.4. AKC Parent Club Conference
The AKC Parent Club Conference will be August 27-29, 2010 in Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina. We are allowed to send one person for $150. Motion by Terri Clingerman to send one member to the conference. Second: Ann Shaw. In Favor: Unanimous.7.5. Suggestion Box Submissions/Input from Membership
No submissions.
8. Adjournment
8.1. Date of Next meeting
Monday, 8 March 2010 5:00 PM PSTAdjournment motion at 7:12 PM by Ann Shaw
Second: Lisa Weeks
In Favor: Unanimous
Respectfully submitted by Jo Roach, BCSA Recording Secretary
Page Updated 04.06.2010