October 16th, 2004
The meeting was called to order at 8:25 p.m. by President John Mohr.

Minutes
 Reading of the previous minutes was tabled due to the absence of the Secretary.

Secretary's Report
Tabled due to the absence of the Secretary.

Treasurer's Report
Checking:  Account balance is $10677.80.  There was a deposit of $333.00 from classes and the B match.  Pay-outs included $60.00 for use of the John Ash Community Center for tonight's meeting and $76.00 for the fliers for tonight.  Some bills from the B-match are still pending. 
Savings:   Account balance is $24023.54.
B-Match:  We took in $153.00 in entries and paid out $574.78 in expenses.  There was some discussion regarding the issue with the match fliers not going out until after the match.
May Point Show:  The final amount from the May show was $5629.24.  
Outstanding Bills:  Linda Siago submitted bills for website hosting and repair/painting of agility equipment.  As noted above, some match bills are still pending.
Motion to accept the Treasurer's Report was made by Cindy Peters, seconded by Sue Cooper.  Motion carried.
 
Point Shows
 John Mohr reported that everything is all set for the February show.  There was some discussion regarding the number of entries.  John explained that the first show at any new location is going to have a lower entry.  May show - John reported that the paperwork for this show should be finalized soon. 

New Building
Rick Peters reported that the building should be ready by next week.  He would like to get matting for the floors for classes, especially agility.  The consensus was that Rick look into prices for agility matting.  He will contact Board Members with the information so that we can move quickly on this matter.  This will help get classes resumed as soon as possible.  John Mohr indicated that he knew of a source for the roll matting similar to what we have used in the past for conformation classes.  He will see if he can bring a roll to a meeting before we make a decision on purchasing this. 

There was discussion regarding the issue with bathroom facilities in the new building.  Sue Cooper will get porta-john prices, so that we have some sort of facilities for classes.

Education
Debbie Gaeta reported that several club members and dogs visited Cuba Hospital on short notice to give an agility demonstration and to let the dogs socialize with nursing home residents.  A request came to Debbie from the facility with very short notice.  This was for the Hospital's Fall Festival on October 16th.  Linda has put some pictures and a "Thank You" letter from the hospital on the website.

Debbie Mohr arranged a program on Canine Nutrition by Nutro, which was presented tonight, prior to this meeting.  It was well attended. 

Linda Siago requested that members submit any information to her for the website.  She would like to update the Breed Spotlight.

Nominating Committee
Ken Taft reported the following nominations:

President: Sandie Holly
Vice President: Rick Peters
Secretary: Deb Gaeta
Treasurer: Sue Cooper
Board of Directors:
Ken Taft
Linda Siago
Joe Butler

There were no nominations from the floor.

Unfinished Business
Corporation papers:  John has not yet located these.

New Business
Sandie Holly reported that Anne Padlo, from the Olean City Council had questioned why OKC does not hold it's shows in Olean .  There was much discussion regarding this issue, why the show was moved from Olean   and the restrictions that zoning has caused.

There was discussion regarding the restrictions in our By-Laws that prevented nominations from the floor coming from "nominated candidates."

Sandie thanked John Mohr for all of his years of dedication to the Olean Kennel Club as President.  Those present joined in with praise for all of John's hard work in this office and the wish that he continues to contribute his expertise as Show Chairman and general member. 

Christmas Party - Will be planned for after Christmas again. 

There being no further business, a motion to adjourn was made by Rick Peters and seconded by Linda Siago.  Motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Debra Gaeta
Secretary Pro Tem
Olean Kennel Club

Nov. 16th, 2004
President John Mohr called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.

Minutes
Debbie Mohr made a motion to table the reading of the minutes from the September 2004 meeting until the Secretary was present.  The motion was seconded by Norm Case and motion carried.  The minutes from the October 2004 meeting were given to members.  Motion to accept the minutes as written was made by Norm Case and seconded by Cindy Peters.  Motion carried.

Secretary’s Report
Tabled due to the absence of the Secretary.

Treasurer’s Report
   Ø      Checking:  Beginning account balance was $10677.80.
       o       Expenses:       
            ·        $106.95 for Agility equipment repair and for our Website expenses
               ·        Two bills, one for $1088.88 and one for $503.00 for matting for the new building
               ·        $74.69 for shelving for storage
               ·        $198.00 for Match fliers
               ·        $79.56 for the nutrition program
                        ·        $202.89 for advertising for the nutrition program

There are currently no outstanding bills.  Motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report as presented was made by Joe Butler and seconded by Sue Cooper.  Motion carried.

Point Shows
John Mohr reported that everything is all set for the February show and things are ok for the May show.

New Building
There was discussion regarding our new space and some issues that need to be addressed.  Sue Cooper reported that she has made some inquiries regarding restroom facilities.  She reported that Zurich charges $120 set up and $100 a month after that.  She also reported that Adams charges $75.00 per month plus tax, with no set up fees.  There was also discussion regarding lighting and temperature in porta-johns.  Debbie Gaeta made the motion that Sue go ahead and make arrangements with Adams for portable facilities.  Debbie Mohr seconded the motion.  Motion carried.  

There was discussion regarding the issue with keys for the new building.  Rick Peters indicated that he had spoken with the owner and he had some reservations about “too many” keys being handed out.  There was also discussion regarding having a calendar for classes so no one would interrupt them or having a sign-in sheet or key deposits.  Joe Butler explained how the Beagle club handles “privileges”.  Linda Siago will contact Allegany Beverage and determine how many keys may be available.  Further discussion was tabled at this time.

Education
Sandie Holly discussed the Nutrition Program by Brian Bogart.  Debbie Mohr volunteered to continue with arranging Education programs.  Sue Cooper will also work on this.

Website
  Linda Siago reported that the minutes would be available for members only (via password) on the website.   She gave details to members on how to do this.

Nominating Committee
The slate of officers for the new year was presented and are as follows:

President:                   Sandie Holly
Vice President:           Rick Peters
Secretary:                   Deb Gaeta
Treasurer:                  Sue Cooper

Board of Directors:
            Ken Taft
                                    Linda Siago                             
Joe Butler

Norm Case made a motion for the Secretary to cast one ballot for the new slate of officers.  Linda Siago seconded the motion.  Debbie Yehl cast one ballot.  Norm Case indicated that we have an excellent slate of officers for the coming year.  He also made a motion that we present John Mohr with a plaque as a “Thank You” for all of his years of dedication to the club as President.  Debbie Gaeta seconded the motion and the motion carried.

Sandie Holly took over the meeting as new President.  She appointed John Mohr as Show Chairman for both point shows for 2005.  John accepted the appointment.

Unfinished Business
Obedience classes will be starting the first full week in December.  Agility classes and Conformation classes will also be starting soon.  Instructors will be as follows:

            Debbie Gaeta – Obedience
            Rick Peters/Sue Cooper -  Beginner’s/Intermediate Agility
                        Patricia Eshelman – Advanced Agility
            Sandie Holly – Conformation/Junior Handling

New Business
     Ø      Linda Siago suggested that we hold a 50/50 at meetings to raise some additional funds.  There was some dissuasion and Linda made a motion to do this.  The motion was seconded by Norm Case and motion carried.
Ø      Community Services – There was discussion regarding various programs to benefit the community.
    Ø      Norm Case suggested contacting the Times Herald to have pictures taken of our new facility.  John Mohr indicated that we should have Debbie Mohr take care of this, Sue Cooper volunteered to help .
Ø      Debbie Mohr asked if any members were interested in participating in the Santa Claus Parade.  There was discussion and the idea was tabled due to potential issues with weather.
    Ø      John Mohr made a motion that Linda Siago be given a $100 budget for equipment repairs.  The motion was seconded by Rick Peters and motion carried.

Next Meeting
Cindy Peters made the motion to postpone the December meeting.  There was discussion and a motion was made by Sue Cooper to hold the meeting on Monday, December 13th at 6:00 p.m.   The motion was seconded by Linda Siago and carried.
There being no further business, a motion to adjourn was made by Norm Case and seconded by Rick Peters.  Motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 8:12 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Debra Gaeta
Secretary
Olean Kennel Club

December 2004

President Sandy Holly called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.

Minutes/Secretary’s Report

The minutes from the November 2004 minutes were given to members.  Motion to accept the minutes as written was made by Linda Siago and seconded by Joe Butler.  Motion carried.

Treasurer’s Report

Ø      Checking:  Beginning account balance was $5992.27.
o       Expenses:        
 ·        The rent for the building has been paid through January
.   ·        The bill for the advertising for the nutrition program has been reduced by $200.00.

Ø      Sue Cooper reported that the process for changing over of the signatures for the checking account is underway and that new checks will be done.

Motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report as presented was made by Debbie Gaeta and seconded by Linda Siago.  Motion carried.

Point Shows

In the absence of the Show Chairman, Sandy Holly reported that she had had some discussion with Susan McNulty and that everything is on schedule.  She also reported that she is not aware of any problems.

Classes

Sue Cooper has 2 students in her Introduction to Agility class on Wednesdays.  Sandy Holly has 2 students in her Conformation/Handling class on Mondays.  Rick Peters has 2 students in his Thursday night Intermediate Agility classes and Deb Gaeta has 4 students in Basic Obedience class on Friday nights.  Patricia Eshelman will be starting her Advanced Agility class next Tuesday night.

Education
No Report.

Unfinished Business

Ø      The order for our shirts has gone in.
Ø      There was discussion regarding the pros and cons of Porta-John use at the new clubhouse.  Further discussion was then tabled.
Ø      Sandy reminded members that dues are due in January.

New Business

Ø      Sue Cooper made a motion that we investigate purchasing property from the Beagle Club. Joe Butler noted that he believed that we could get land from the club for about $300 to $500 per acre.  There was discussion regarding flood zone status of the land.  Ken Taft voiced some concern regarding that issue.  Sandy Holly voiced concern regarding the long-term debt that would be involved in this type of purchase.  Sandy requested that Joe and Sue get more specific information to present to the membership at a later date.

New Members
None.

Next Meeting
There was discussion regarding the issue of meetings interfering with classes and the possibility of changing meeting nights and/or times.  At this time, it was left to the regular meeting night and time.  The next meeting will be on Tuesday, January 18th.

There being no further business, a motion to adjourn was made by Rick Peters and seconded by Paula Palmer.  Motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m.

50/50 and Brags

Patricia Eshelman was the winner of this month’s 50/50.  There were no brags.

Respectfully submitted,
Debra Gaeta
Secretary
Olean Kennel Club