Regular Meeting Minutes

Date: January 16, 2007

             I.      Call to order:

President Debbie Gaeta called to order the regular meeting of the Olean Kennel Club at 8:00PM on 1/16/07 in the clubhouse.

          II.      Roll Call:

The following members were present: Sue Cooper, Richard Peters, Kathy Walker, Jennifer Wilbert, Debra Gaeta, Linda Siago, Sandie Holly, John Mohr, Fran Perkins, Deb Mohr, Sue Mallaber, Wayne Cooper, Norm Case, Jose Mazon, Christine Mazon, Pat Cooney, Cindy Peters, Denise Barber, Kathy Allman, Grace Stevens, and Ken Taft.

       III.      Minutes:

The minutes from the 12/19/06 meeting were presented. Motion to accept the minutes as amended was made by Sue Cooper and Seconded by Jennifer Wilbert.  Motion carried.

      IV.      Report of Officers

·        Treasurer: Sue Cooper passed copies of Fiscal Summery report to each member present, highlighting a $4,704.41 loss. Motion to accept the treasurers’ annual report was made by Kathy Walker and seconded by Denise Barber, motion carried.

         V.      Report of Committees:

·        By-Laws: Linda Siago reported that the By-Laws will be ready for a vote at the February meeting, updates will be on the web site as soon as possible. Linda also thanked her fellow committee members for their help.

·        Match:

                                                              i.      Deb Mohr reported she is waiting for the match packet from AKC.

                                                            ii.      Rick Peters is approved for agility match to be held on February 9th. At 6:00 PM start, At Edinboro. He needs club representation by 4:00

·        Point Show:  AKC approved the May Show.

·        John Mohr reported he needs a few people for Catalog and Hospitality for the February 18th Show.

      VI.      Unfinished Business:

·        Christine Mazon reported that Moon Winks no longer has a Thursday night buffet. She brought a sample menu to show their selection and prices.  Motion was made by Debbie Mohr to have our gathering at Moon Winks on Saturday February 24, with each member and guest paying $10.00 for dinner, the club will pay the remaining dinner cost.  Any drinks will be paid by the individual. Jose Mazon seconded the motion. Motion carried.

   VII.      New Members:

·        Kathy Allman’s application for membership was read, she is participating in the agility classes. 2nd. Reading and a vote will be at the Feb meeting.

VIII.      New Business:

·        Linda Siago made a motion to change the dues structure today to $10.00 per person over 18 years of age. Motion was seconded by John Mohr. Motion carried.

·        Education program was conducted by Deb Gaeta, who demonstrated clicker training.

      IX.      Adjournment:

There being no further business, motion to adjourn was made by Ken Taft and seconded by Debie Mohr.

Motion carried and meeting was adjourned at 9:06 PM.

 

Respectfully submitted

Grace Stevens, Secretary

 

Regular Meeting Minutes

Date: 2/20/07

             I.      Call to order:

Vice President Rick Peters called to order the regular meeting of the Olean Kennel Club at 7:32PM on February 20. 2007 in the clubhouse.

          II.      Roll Call:

The following members were present: Kathy Walker, John Mohr, Sandie Holly, Rick Peters, Linda Siago, Cindy Peters, Wayne Cooper, Ken Taft, Denise Barber, Sue Cooper, Debbie Mohr, Kathy Alleman, Regina VanScoy, Jim VanScoy, Sue Mallaber, Fran Perkins, Grace Stevens, and Norm Case.

       III.      Minutes:

The minutes from the January 16, 2007 meeting were presented. Motion to accept the minutes as presented was made by Cindy Peters and Seconded by Kathy Walker.  Motion carried.

      IV.      Report of Officers

·        Vice President-Rick Peters requested help at Trials, Shows and Matches.

·        Treasurer: Sue Cooper reported

Expenses        

              Adams Sept   $162.00

            Rent                  $800.

            Match               $250.

            Point Show    $6,122.31 (Match and show incomplete)

Transfer      $1000.00 from Savings to Checking

Income

            Point Show    $2,062.00    (gate & catalog money

            1st Draw           $9,000.

            Conformation    $40.00

            Agility               $365.00

            Puppy OB             $90.00

            Dues                    $130.00

Balance Checking $5320.53       Savings   $ 19,376.16

            Motion to accept the Treasurers report was made by Jen Wolbert and seconded by Kathy Walker.

         V.      Report of Committees:

·        By-Laws: Linda Siago has made change in section 3 B applicant shell have one AKC registered or ILP eligible dog in the household. Much discussion in sued, regarding ILP registered/eligible, and we are limiting our membership.

                                                              i.            Motion was made by Denise Barber: we accept as written plus “or a person who would promote AKC or OKC objectives.

2nd. by Regina VanScoy. 9 in favor   6 opposed.  Approved.

                                                            ii.            Motion made by Debbie Mohr to amend, OKC have members that have an AKC or ILP registered dog. 2nd. By John Mohr, motion carried.

                                                          iii.            Debbie Mohr made a motion that life members should be able to vote with out having to pay. 2nd by Fran Perkins. 11 in favor, 5 opposed    carried.

·        Match:  

                                                              i.             Rick Peters reported that Agility match went well; he sent everything to AKC for approval.

                                                            ii.            John Mohr  May show is on schedule

Feb show, it was a good show and ask that we reconsider moving from it. He was not happy with some things, he reported we need 2 signatures on checks, but he was given an old check with one signature, he contacted Deb Gaeta before he used it. John referred to the minutes of 2/21/06 where Linda Siago made the motion requiring 2 signatures.   Motion made by Rick Peters, we stay with 2 signatures and destroy the old checks. 2nd by John Mohr. Approved.

      VI.      Unfinished Business

Moon Winks: Friday February 23 at 7:00   $10.00 each.

   VII.      New Members:

2nd. Reading for Kathy Alleman

Motion made by Linda Siago to accept her membership, 2nd by Kathy Walker, approved.

VIII.      New Business:

      IX.      Adjournment:

There being no further business, motion to adjourn was made by Kathy Walker and seconded by Denise Barber.

Motion carried and meeting was adjourned at 8:27PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Grace Stevens, Secretary

Regular Meeting Minutes

Date: March 20, 2007

             I.      Call to order:

 President Deb Gaeta called to order the regular meeting of the Olean Kennel Club at 7:30PM on March 20, 2007 in the clubhouse.

          II.      Roll Call:

The following members were present: Deb Gaeta, John Mohr, Sandie Holly, Rick Peters, Cindy Peters, Wayne Cooper, Denise Barber, Debbie Mohr, Kathy Alleman, Sue Mallaber, Pat Cooney, Joe Butler, Grace Stevens, Norm Case, and Deb Hilliard.

       III.      Minutes:

The minutes from the February meeting were presented. Motion to accept the minutes as presented was made by Norm Case and

 Seconded by Cindy Peters.  Motion carried.

      IV.      Report of Officers

·        Treasurer: Tabled

         V.      Report of Committees:

·        John Mohr reported that the May 19th. Show is on schedule.

·        John Mohr was pleased with the Feb. point show, he sees improvement each year. We had about a 1000 dogs entered. Debbie Mohr suggested we add best in puppy to the show. John asks for a decision on next years show because the Convention Center wants to book the dates. Debbie Mohr made the motion that we continue the Feb. show for 2008, 2nd. By Norm Case, motion carried.

·        Rick Peters read a letter from AKC, his a match has been approved by AKC.

      VI.      Unfinished Business

·        Moon winks Dinner was very enjoyable, 25 people attended.

·        Pat Cooney indicated that new members feel intimidated, we are ask to vote on things we don’t understand, like this Feb show. Deb Gaeta, explained, some of this knowledge comes from the education portion of club meetings and some from the new members sponsor.

   VII.      Education:

·        Deb Gaeta explained, B, A, match and Show. “To hold a Formal show we must have an informal show”—we must hold 2 B matches before an A match (which is held just like a trial). A Formal Show allows an entrant to compete for points.

·        Deb Gaeta demonstrated clicker training 2, “Dogs don’t speak human” so she waited for the dog to do a desired thing and she “clicks” the behavior and rewards it.

VIII.      Adjournment:

There being no further business, motion to adjourn was made by John Mohr and seconded by Rick Peters.

Motion carried and meeting was adjourned at 8:31PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Grace Stevens, Secretary

Regular Meeting Minutes

Date: April 17, 2007

             I.      Call to order:

 President Debbie Gaeta called to order the regular meeting of the O.K.C. at 7:30PM on April 17. 2007 in the clubhouse.

          II.      Roll Call:

The following members were present: Linda Siago, Deb Gaeta, Jennifer Wolbert, John Mohr, Rick Peters, Cindy Peters, Wayne Cooper, Ken Taft, Denise Barber, Sue Cooper, Debbie Mohr, Kathy Alleman, Sue Mallaber,   Grace Stevens, Norm Case, Pat Cooney, and Nancy Root.

       III.      Minutes:

The minutes from the 2/20/2007 meeting were presented. Motion to accept the minutes as presented was made by Cindy Peters and Seconded by Wayne Cooper.  Motion carried.

      IV.      Report of Officers

·        Treasurer:  Sue Cooper gave a treasurers report
Income:  puppy ob………$10.00

      Agility weds…$150.00

Total…………………. $160.00

Expenses:   Adam septic………$243.00

                     Peter Certo Rent……$800.00

Total…………………………..$1043.00

 

Savings……………………..$19,376.16

Checking………………………..$685.73

·        Sue Cooper gave a Final February Show Report

Total income ………..$15,206.38

Total Expenses………$13,088.96

Net Profit……………. $2,117.42

·        Sue Cooper reported, she Rick and Denise will soon discontinue classes because of the summer heat. As a result we could discontinue the port-a-john for the summer months, saving several hundred dollars

         V.      Report of Committees:

·        John Mohr was pleased with the Feb. Show, and he has made arrangements for the 2008 Show.

·        John Mohr said he has 3 volunteers for Cattalog, 2 for totes, an Obedience chair lined up. He needs help for Hospitality and parking lot. Most of May show is ready. He needs $100.00 tonight for the purchase of water, pop, bag of candy, coffee.

·        By-Laws: Linda Seago made the changes that were requested in Feb. and are ready for voting.

·        Ken Taft made a motion to strike the statement (in section 1: Eligibility (c) Life Members) However such members may maintain voting status and eligibilities to hold office by paying dues. 2nd by Cindy Peters. Motion carried.

·        Rick Peters made a motion to accept the By-Laws Wayne Cooper 2nd. Motion carried.

·        Deb Gaeta reported, according to the new Bylaws we need a membership secretary, who shell (section 2: D) keep a roll of the members along with their addresses and contact info. As well as maintaining roll call at all meetings of the club. Also be responsible to send out meeting notices and dues notices.  Debbie Mohr volunteered.

·        New Members should receive a membership list, copy of By-Laws, web info, and class information.

      VI.      New Members:  none

   VII.      New Business:

·        John Mohr discussed the need for a Judges directory, Norm Case made a motion we get one for him, Denise Barber 2nd. Motion carried.

·        Linda Seago suggested we do a cleaning of the club house on the 1st. week end of June.    Tabled until next meeting.

VIII.      Adjournment:

There being no further business, motion to adjourn was made by Rick Peters and seconded by Linda Seago.

Motion carried and meeting was adjourned at 8:43PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Grace Stevens, Secretary

 

May 15, 2007

I.                    Call to Order: President Debbie Gaeta called meeting to order at 7:42 PM on May15, 2007 at the clubhouse.

II.                 Roll Call: The following members were present: Debbie Gaeta, Rick and Cindy Peters, Sue Cooper, Jennifer Wolbert, Linda Siago, Sandy Holly, John Mohr, Debbie Mohr, Norm Case, Kathy Alleman, Ken Taft, Nancy Root, Pat Cooney, Denise Barber,  Mr. and Mrs. Jose' Mazon.

III.               Minutes: The minutes from the April meeting were presented. Motion to accept the minutes are presented was made by Cindy Peters. Motion was seconded by Rick Peters. Motion carried.

IV.              Report of Officers:

           Treasurer: Sue Cooper gave treasurer's report:

            Income: Puppy Obedience - $10.00

              Tuesday Agility - $445.00

              Wednesday Obedience - $200.00

              Savings--------------------$19,376.16

              Checking ---------------------$752.74

V.                 Report of Committees:

John Mohr reported that he will need a tent for the May 19th dog show. Also, one of the judges will need a ride to hotel Saturday night. If no one volunteers to provide a ride, we will pay someone $35.00 to drive the judge to their hotel. Dog Show schedule: Catalogue starts at 7:00AM, Show starts at 8:00AM, 10:00AM New Exhibitor Briefing and Tour of Dog Show. No handlers catalogues will be available. Deb and Norm will be in charge of Hospitality.

Rick Peters reported that we will hold an Agility Trial the 1st week of February in Edinborough PA.  He has asked Denise Thomas to serve as secretary and handle the paper work for this event. The trial will be a 3 day event;  Friday Night-Fast for excellent dogs only, Saturday and Sunday; Novice/Open/Excellent

Debbie Mohr reported on AKC Compliances and possibly doing some activities with 4-H kids at our club facility. Debbie agreed to contact Certo to investigate insurance issues that maybe involved with using the building.

VI.              New Members:

            Application was accepted from Mary Redenbach from East Otto. Mary has Toy Fox Terriers.

VII.           New Business: 

Pat Cooney discussed orientation packets for new members and wanted suggestions for what should be included in the packets. Rick Peters motions to have a copy of the club's Bi-Laws, Members Phone/email list, OKC web sight information, and list of Instructors in the packets. Motion was seconded by Linda Siago. Motion carried. Pat will try to have packets or a least a sample packet ready for next meeting.

     VII.      Adjournment: Debbie Gaeta asked for motion to adjourn meeting.  Rick Peters made the motion to adjourn and Linda Siago seconded it. Motion carried and meeting was  adjourned at 8:30 PM.

JUNE 2007 NO MEETING

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

JULY 17, 2007

  Present:  Debbie Gaeta, Linda Siago, Rick Peters, Cindy Peters, Debbie Mohr, John Mohr, Sandie Holly, Wayne Cooper, Sue Cooper, Chris Gaeta-Mazon, Jose Mazon, Nancy Root, Pat Cooney, Norm Case, Grace Stevens, Jen Wolbert, Mary Redenbach.

  The meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m. by President Debbie Gaeta.

  Minutes:
There was a correction regarding agility classes.  Sue Cooper will be doing class on Wednesday.

Reports:
Secretary:  No report.
Treasurer:  Attached.
Committee:
Compliance:
Deb Gaeta reported that we need to get plans started for our participation in the Responsible Dog Ownership Day.  Sue Cooper indicated that there was a possibility that we could use one of the city parks at no expense.  Debbie Mohr suggested that we might want to consider something in conjunction with the Taste of Olean in mid-September.  There was also discussion regarding doing a program at the mall.  Deb suggested that we incorporate a “Meet the Breeds” and she would contact a vet to see if they could come and speak.  Deb also asked for volunteers to contact the mall.  We will need to discuss dates, preferably on a Saturday, we will need to advertise after a date is set.  She will also need a date for the vet or any outside people we may want to bring in.  AKC has free information that we can get to pass out to the public.

Point Show:  John Mohr indicated that all is going well.

Sanctioned Match:
Debbie Mohr volunteered to Chair the B-Match in the fall.  She indicated that Allegany Fireman’s Park would be a good location.  Linda Siago will check on price and availability.  We will need to have 1 obedience judge and at least 3, possibly 4 judges for conformation.  The date of Saturday, October 6th was set.  Deb Gaeta indicated that we will need to check our ribbons and plan what food we will want to have.

New Members:  The second reading for Mary Redenbach was done and she was voted in by a unanimous vote.

Unfinished Business:

Debbie Mohr asked about the Porta-John and when it would be coming back.  She indicated that we need to have facilities available, especially with classes coming up.  There was discussion regarding the cost ($81/month) involved in keeping the Porta-John at the building during the summer when there are no classes and the already voted on plan to save the money during the summer months.  Rick Peters reported that it will be back in September before classes start.

Linda Siago requested that we have a “work-bee” prior to classes starting again and get the building cleaned up for fall.  No date was set.  This will be further discussed at the August meeting.

New Business:  John Mohr asked if we were going to have a summer party.  Deb Gaeta polled the membership and there was not enough interest in this.

There being no further business, motion to adjourn was made by John Mohr and seconded by Linda Siago.  Motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 8:31 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Grace Stevens
Secretary

August 21, 2007   Meeting Minutes

Present: Deb Gaeta, Sue Cooper, Rick Peters, Sandy Holly, Linda Siago, Cindy Peters, Wayne Cooper, Kathy Allman, Denise Barber, Joe Butler, Deb Mohr, John Mohr, Pat Cooney, Norm Case

The meeting was called to order at 7:37 p.m. by President Debbie Gaeta

Minutes/Secretary’s Report  
Absent:      Minutes of the last meeting were not available.

Treasurer’s Report
Sue Cooper reported income of

$10.00 dues - $115.00 Agility class - $300.00 Feb. agility match

Payments - $99.90 to John Mohr for motel expenses from the May Point Show.

Balance in checking account $822.75   Savings account is the same.

Committee Reports

  Point Shows
  John Mohr reported   “every thing is going as planned.”

  Agility

  Rick reported our Agility Trial has been approved. 

  Classes

  Rick will be starting agility classes in September or October.  Handling classes will also resume.           There was discussion about the Porta John.  It was decided a Porta John will need to be rented and placed at the building as soon as our classes start.

  Unfinished Business

  Debbie Gaeta explained to the membership our need to have a Sanctioned B/OB Match to fulfill our AKC compliance requirements. Without this, we will not be eligible to host our 2008 Point Shows.   Sandie Holly, match chairperson, will get the paperwork to AKC and start looking for judges.    Sandy reports, the match will be held at Stayer Park in Allegany on October 6th. 

  Deb Gaeta also reported we will be holding our ‘Responsible Dog Ownership” day at the Olean Center Mall on September 22nd.  She has asked a veterinarian from the Lakewood Clinic to come and speak.  At the suggestion of one of our club members, we will ask him to talk about allergies in pets.  Sandie and Sue will work together on this event.

  Rick asked members that were planning to help with cleaning the building to meet Sept 8th.  at 8:00am.    

  New Business

  Rick Peters asked for 3 volunteers for the nominating committee.  Those interested were Joe Butler, Wayne Cooper and John Mohr.  Pat Cooney agreed to be the alternate. 

  New Members

 Tonight was the first reading for Mary Gausman.  Mary is the owner of an Aussie named “Riply”.

  The motion to adjourn was made by Sue Cooper. 2nd by Cindy Peters.

Debbie Gaeta asked for the meeting to be briefly re-opened at the request of Rick Peters.  Rick explained the need for a shop vac and would like to purchase one prior to September 8th.  Rick made a motion to purchase a shop vac , 2nd by Denise Barber.   Motion carried.

Motion to adjourn by Rick Peters. 2nd  Wayne Cooper.

Respectfully submitted,
Linda Siago

September 18, 2007    Regular Meeting Minutes

The meeting was called to order at 7:40 p.m. by President Debbie Gaeta.

Present: Deb Gaeta, Sue Cooper, Rick Peters, Sandy Holly, Linda Siago, Jen Wolbert, Kathy Walker, Fran Perkins, Mary Gausman, John Mohr, Cindy Peters, Deb Mohr, Norman Case, Wayne Cooper, Sue Mallaber.

Rick reported that one of our members, Regina , was not feeling well and he would like the club to send her a card.   All members hope that she will be back soon.

Minutes/Secretary’s Report
 
The minutes from the last meeting were presented for review.  There were two changes;
1. The agility trial had not been approved. (agility “A” Match paperwork was approved)
2. $300.00 listed as income in the treasures report was actually an expense.  ($300.00 was submitted to AKC with the application for the Feb. Agility Trial) Motion to accept minutes with changes by Sue Cooper, 2nd by Jen Wolbert.

Treasurer’s Report
Sue Cooper reported
Income: $40.00 - conformation class

Expense: $160.92 - shop-vac.
$1,000.00 was transferred from savings to checking account.

$1,816.83 balance in checking account, $18,448.87 balance in savings account.

  Committee Reports

  Point Shows
  John Mohr reported   “everything as planned.”  Sandie would like to see a trophy committee.
 
 Match
Sandie Holly reported the B/OB match has been approved for October 6th at Stayer Park .  Members were asked to be at the park at 8:00am to help set up.

Responsible Dog Ownership Day
Sandie reported she has made coloring pages and handouts for children.  There will also be an agility demo, “meet the breeds” and Steve Phillips will be there with one of the Police Dogs.   Norm Case suggested we contact the Greyhound Club.  Deb Gaeta said she has already contacted them and they have a prior commitment.

 Agility
Rick reported we are still waiting for AKC approval for the Agility trial.  AKC is waiting for a letter from the Erie Kennel Club allowing us to host a show in their area. Denise Thomas and the Judge for the Trial will be sending contracts to the club.  Rick reminded everyone the Trial, if approved, would be the first weekend in February. Friday will host Excellent and Fast classes only.  Rick would like to have a raffle at the trial with donated items.

 Classes
Rick: Agility classes will start October 2nd.   He will teach 2 classes, advanced and intermediate.. 
Sue Cooper:  Introduction to obstacles will start early November.
Sandie: Conformation class will start Sept 24th.

New Members
Mary Gausman  2nd reading.  Mary was voted into the club.
Beth Mills, 1st reading.  Beth has 12 years experience in agility, CGC, rally, and obedience.

Nominating Committee
Rick reported there was a committee meeting.  Kathy Walker was asked to act as Secretary as Grace is not able to attend meetings on Tuesday evenings.

 Unfinished Business
Rick thanked everyone for there help with clean up day.

 New Business
Sandy would like to make canine emergency kits. She volunteered to form a committee to make kits for natural disasters as stated in AKC’s compliance.   Deb Gaeta appointed Sandy chairperson of this committee. 
Norm Case reported he spoke with one of the Certo’s regarding the use of their restrooms.  Since there was no plan for the immediate future for renovations allowing us access to the restrooms, he asked about a reduction in rent.   Mr. Certo was going to speak to the other owners about this.  Rick will follow up with a phone call to see if a decision was made by the Certo’s.

The motion to adjourn was made by Jen Wolbert, 2nd by Linda Siago     8:26 pm.

Respectfully submitted,
Linda Siago

Meeting Minutes    October 16, 2007               

Present: Deb Gaeta, Sue Cooper, Rick Peters, Sandie Holly, Linda Siago, Jen Wolbert, John Mohr, Deb Mohr, Norman Case, Mary Redenbach, Nancy Root, Pat Cooney, Cindy Peters, Denise Barber, Beth Mills.

The meeting was called to order at 7:35 pm by President Debra Gaeta.

Minutes/Secretary’s Report  
Sept. minutes were read. Motion to accept minutes by Denise Barber, 2nd. by Jen Wolbert.  Motion Carried.

Treasurer’s Report
Sue Cooper – Expenses - $800.00 rent, $100.00 application fee for the Point Show and $150.00 for gas cards given to the match judges.

Balance in checking account - $638.58. Balance in savings account - $18485.35

Shows
John Mohr reported the Feb.17th Point show had been approved. John presented a sign up sheet listing the committees we should have for the Feb show.  The sheet was passed around.

Rick said he had received an email from someone wanting to set up as a vendor at the Feb. Point show.  The information was passed on to Eileen McNulty.       

Sandie reported “all went well and everyone had a good time”.  It was mentioned that Sandie did a great job getting the Match together in a short amount of time.  Other members agreed and thanked Sandie.

There was discussion about changing the Match date and holding it in the spring. Nothing definite was decided.   
Agility

Rick reported the February trial in Edinboro had been approved.  Also, he received the contract from Denise Thomas. Rick will be ordering ribbons and dog toys for the trial.  Cindy Peters volunteered to be in charge of baskets for a raffle.

Classes
Rick - Classes have been well attended and are going good.

Unfinished Business

Sue Cooper reported she received a thank you card from someone that attended the Responsible Dog Ownership Day at the Olean Center Mall. 

Sandie Holly, Cindy Peters and Jen Wolbert will make the canine emergency kits.

Nominations

The nominating committee selected the following slate of officers.

President  -  Debra Gaeta      
Vice-President - Rick Peters    
Secretary -  Kathy Walker  
Treasurer  -  Sue Cooper   
Membership Sec. -  Francine Perkins   
Board -  Denise Barber   

Nominations were taken from the floor and were as follows:

President – Rick Peters, nominated by Deb Gaeta
Vice-President - Deb Gaeta, nominated by Rick Peters
Secretary - none
Membership Secretary – none
Treasurer – none
Board – John Mohr nominated by Deb Gaeta (Denise Barber declined board position)

  New Members

Beth Mills, 2nd. reading.  Beth was voted into the club.

Motion to adjourn by Jen Wolbert, 2nd by Sue Cooper. Motion carried.    8:25 pm

Respectfully submitted,
Linda Siago

Club                                Nov 2007

 

Regular meeting Attendance; Deb Gaeta,Sandie Holly,CindyPeters,Rick Peters,Kathie Walker,Sue Mallaber,Beth Mills,Pat Cooney,Denise Barber,Sue Cooper

 

Meeting called to order 7:45 P.M.

 

Minutes/ Secretary's Report

Oct minutes were read. Motion to accepted by Sandie Holly 2nd by Cindy Peters. Motion carried.

 

Treasures Report

Sue was late no report.

 

Shows

Sandie has to get a hold of AKC to let them know she will be new show chairman. Table point show until Sandie gets a hold of AKC.

Rick said Agilty trail on line and ready to go.

 

Classes

Classes are going well.

DENISE WANTS MORE ADVERTISING FOR CLASSES.

Need more teachers

AKC Match show bulletin will advertise for us if we submit to it. Also we should look into AKC Gazzet and Google. Rick said he would look into advertising.

Debra, Sue,Denise will write up flyers.

Debra Gaeta can teach K-9 Good Citizen ship classes on Fridays. Motion was made for Debra Gaeta to take test. Pat Cooney made motion  and Denise Barber 2nd it.motion was approved.  Debra said she would take a test so she can teach this after 1st of year.

 

Unfinished Business

Trailer was put on hold until spring. Can store things in it.

Sandie is taking care of Canine emergency kits. We will be selling these.

 

 

Elections

President; Rick Peters

 Debbie Gaeta 2 votes Rick Peters 8 votes.

Vice President: Debra Gaeta

Secretary; Kathie walker

Treasurer; Sue Cooper

Membership Sec.; Francine Perkins

Board; Cindy Peters

 

New Business

 

We talked about changing show site and making it a 4 day show with Congowaynego County club in Stockton N.Y.  Congowaynego Kennel Club is coming to talk to us about a 4 day dog show at January  meeting. Show would be 2nd weekend in June should be able to draw more people.McNullty would be superintendent.. Most people do not like Buffalo show, hard to get to no parking Rent is $5000 at Buffalo compared to $300 to $500 at Stockton. This would be for 2009.

 

We were told Nancy Root is working nights by Pat Cooney, and would not be able to attend meeting until end of March.

 

Kathie made motion to adjorn  Rick 2nd,  was carried.

 

DECEMBER MEETING CANCELLED