O.K.C.
Jan. 15, 2008 called to order at 7:45

Present; Fran Perkins, Kathie Walker, Jennifer  Wolbert, Linda Siago, Deb Gaeta, Richard  Peters, Cindy Peters, Sandie Holly,

  Guest; Allison Rounds, James Pesce.

  Minutes/ secretary's report

Dec .minutes were read.  Passed

  No treasure report.

  Shows;

Conformation classes need to be advertised.

Feb.  show is a go. We just need members to be there. (Need 6)

Vanscoy will do catalogs.

 Agility show 1,2,3 of Feb.  Fri at 10 am Saturday  & Sunday 7:30

Need all the help we can get.

  May show all is a go.

  New business;

  James Pesce from Conewango club wants us to go together for a 4 day show in June 2009 Father's day week end. Would like to concentrate on owner, breeder, handlers.

Would go 50/50 on gate,venders,Judges,grounds.

If we should break apart at a later they want to retain there show dates.

Judges can be shared. Sandie made a motion to accept this offer for show. Deb Gaeta 2^nd.

10 in favor 0 opposed. It was carried. Sandie will take care of applications.

Sandie would like to order Show manual, Rick 2nd was carried.

  Unfinished Business:

Put together raffle baskets Saturday at 1:00.

Debbie Morh Thanked us for donation in honor of John.

Rick made motion to adjourn, Jennifer 2nd was adjourned at 8:33pm.

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 19, 2008

  PRESENT:  Rick Peters, Cindy Peters, Sue Cooper, Deb Gaeta, Linda Siago, Sandie Holly, Beth Mills, Joe Butler, Denise Barber and Wayne Cooper.

  The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m., by President Rick Peters. 

Minutes: 

The minutes from the January meeting were approved with one amendment – Beth Mills reported that she was present at the last meeting, but was not included in the roll call.

Officers Reports:

President – President Peters reported that we need to get a count of which members have keys to the building.  All of those present who had keys reported their key numbers, except Denise Barber.  She will get the number to Rick ASAP.  Sandie made a motion that if we cannot account for all keys by the next meeting date that the lock be changed.  The motion was seconded by Wayne and carried.  Rick also thanked everyone who helped at the agility trial to make it such a success. 

Vice President – No report.

Treasurer – Sue reported that we finished with $2703.15 from the February agility trial.  There were deposits of $30.00 from dues, $420.00 from Rick’s agility classes, $70.00 from Denise’s class, $85.00 from Sue’s class.  There was also money deposited from the conformation show, but the final totals on that are not yet in.  The checking account balance is at $13,027.25.

Committees:

Agility Trial – Rick reported that we are requesting a summer trial, which would be August 22^nd, 23^rd and 24^th.  This is pending AKC approval.  He also asked for volunteers to be on a committee for this trial.  Deb Gaeta, Linda Siago, Sandie Holly, Sue Cooper and Cindy Peters are the volunteers for this.

Conformation Show – Sandie reported that everything is all set for the May show.  She also thanked those who assisted with the February show.

Classes – Beth Mills reported that she will be starting a Rally Obedience class on Thursdays, beginning this week.  The classes will start at 3:30 p.m. and are already full. 

New Business:

Beth Mills read an article from The Source about the Olean Kennel Club.  There was discussion regarding advertising for classes and different sources of this. 

Rick reported that he would like to have a party for the membership on March 8^th at Ho-Sta-Geh restaurant at 7 p.m.  Members will pay $15.00 per person and the club will pay tax and gratuity.  Members who would like to attend need to notify Cindy Peters by March 1^st.  The menu choices will be beef, chicken or seafood. 

Rick also reported that the tentative dates for our summer agility trial would be August 22^nd, 23^rd, and 24^th.  That would be pending AKC approval.

Rick also reported that we need to have specific committees for each event.  This will also be brought to the general membership for discussion.

There was discussion regarding a work-incentive program that they have at HABOC, called “Doggy Dollars”.  Rick gave examples of how this would work and that members would get this “credit” for time spent working on OKC activities.  These “credits” could be used toward such things as classes or dinners.  Joe Butler made a motion that the credit amount be set at 50 cents for each hour.  The motion was seconded by Wayne Cooper and motion carried, with the credits being retroactive to the first of this year. The chairman for each event will determine the amount of credit for members working at that event and will report this to Sue for issuance of these “Doggy Dollars”.

Denise Barber reported that she would like to hold a one-time special introduction to agility class for Guiding Eyes instructors.  This class would take place on a Sunday, possibly some time in April.  Wayne Cooper made a motion that we allow this class (at no charge to the attendees).  Beth Mills seconded the motion and motion carried.

Rick discussed the need to increase our membership and the fact that so few members were at the meeting.  Members were encouraged to think of ways to increase the membership.

Unfinished Business:

Linda Siago reported that we have purchased the ".com" and the ".org" domain names.  This will allow us to have more on our website and could pave the way for online questionnaires, class registration, etc.  There is a fee for the domain names of $45 per year.  The bill for this was submitted by Deb Gaeta.  Jose and Chris Mazon have agreed to have their company “host” the web page free of charge.

Sandie reported that the work for the “Emergency Kits” is going well.  There was a brief discussion regarding public education and Beth Mills offered some ideas.  We will continue to look at this. 

There being no further business, a motion to adjourn was made by Sue and seconded by Deb.  Motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 8:34 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Debra Gaeta
Vice President
Secretary Pro-Tem

May Show - Sandy - Need 3-5 members to commit to attending the May 17th show in

and reserve a pavilion - dates in order of preference were Sat, June 21st, Sat, June 28th,

Sun June 22nd, or Sun June 29th. After she verifies availability she will contact Sue

summer. After discussion it was agreed to keep it available through May 25th for the

  8/19/08

Rick called to order 7:40PM

Present:  Rick Peters, Deb Gaeta, Jen Wolbert, Wayne Cooper, James Pesce,  Denise Barber, Beth Mills, Sue Cooper

Reports:
Treasurer- May Show profit $4,101.92.  Paid out $300 for agility trial application. 
savings account-$12,951.73     checking account $8,786.46

  Committee Report:

1) Agility – Committee- Cindy Peters, Denise Barber, Beth Mills, Jen Wolbert and Allison
2) Dog show-conformation James has ideas to offer reserved spot for parking and popups for $40.
Date  June 11-14, 2009

Settle on entry fees for both clubs
Rick made motion to go with same prices from May show, Jen second passed
James made motion to have reserved spot for parking and pop up approx. 20’ wide, Deb second, passed

3) Classes:  instructors will be paid 25% of class fees as per motion passed previously
Beth made motion to have students pay up front for classes except members can drop in
Deb second, passed
Deb made motion that classes be advertised as minimum in the Newspaper Denise second, Passed

1. Beth teach K-9 good citizen
2. Beth may teach rally if sign up she would run back to back on Tuesday nights
3. Susan teach intro to obstacles
4. Denise puppy classes and start in Oct?
5. Rick teach agility class on Thursday
6. Deb teach agility class on Monday

  Instructors email Rick class descriptions
Other new business- none
Nominating committee:  Jen, Sandi, and Cindy
Motion to adjourn by Denise, second by Jen @ 8:20P

 SEPTEMBER

REGULAR MEETING
9/16/08

Present:  Rick Peters, Cindy Peters, Sandie Holly, Sue Cooper, Deb Gaeta, Jen Wolbert, Linda Siago, James Pesce, Debbie Mohr, Norm Case, Allison Rounds, Adrianne Rounds, Beth Mills.
Guests:  Judy Hartley, Carl Rimeiz.

The meeting was called to order by President Rick Peters at 7:45 p.m.  The minutes from the August meeting were read.  The following amendments were made to the minutes:

Rick will not be teaching agility classes on Thursday.  Debbie will not be teaching agility classes on Monday.  Both classes will probably be done on a Sunday afternoon.  Details to follow.

Beth Mills requested that the minutes be changed to say that “ Student s will pay up front for classes.  Members only will be allowed to drop in, but only at the discretion of the Instructor.”

James Pesce questioned the use of the word “pop up” in relation to the parking at the show.  It was explained that the reference was really to an “Easy Up” type of set up, so the minutes should state that “reserved spots will be for parking and easy-up type setups.”

Officer Reports:

President:         None.
Vice President:  None.
Secretary:         Absent
Treasurer:          Attached
Committee Reports:

B/OB Match:     Chair Sandie Holly reported that the fall match will be held on October 4^th at Stayer Park in Allegany.  She requested that members assist in setting up the night before.  Deb Gaeta will also be offering CGC testing at the match.

Responsible Dog Ownership Day:  The RDO event at the Cuba Garlic Festival went well.  We did agility demonstrations, meet the breeds and presented information about kids and dogs.

Agility:  Rick reported that we have been approved for our February 2009 trial.  Cindy Peters will be replacing Sandie Holly on the Agility Committee.

Conformation: 

1. Entry Fee:         
   CVKC would like to know if OKC would be interested in raising our  prices for the first entry of each dog to $27.00. Discussion followed. Sandie made the motion that we raise the entry fee for the first entry to $27.00.  Linda Siago seconded the motion.  Motion carried. 

2. Committees:      
   Sandie also reported that she needs committee members for the following: Trophies, Grounds (to   include parking) and Advertising.She asked that any members who are interested to contact her.  

3. Superintendent: 
   There was also discussion regarding the possibility of changing Superintendents.  James presented some prices from three Superintendents.  There was much discussion regarding these.  Rick asked for a show of hands for each Superintendent.   It was suggested that Sandie and James contact our present Superintendent and offer them the opportunity to perhaps meet the price of the lowest on the list.

4. Reserved Parking:  James Pesce made the motion that we charge $15 for four days or $5 per day.  The motion was seconded by Allison Rounds.  Motion carried.

5. Advertising: James Pesce requested that the membership consider advertising in the              catalog for the November 2008 Syracuse shows.  He indicated that the cost would be approximately $50.00, which would be split between OKC                                 

  Classes: 

Canine Good Citizen and Introduction to Rally: 
Beth Mills is currently holding classes on Wednesday evenings.  She questioned why we are not doing more advertising.  The classes are currently listed on the website and Beth has distributed some information, but there has been no other advertising.  She reported that the CGC test will be held on the 8^th week of class, which will be October 29^th.  She requested that members consider assisting with this and also during some of the classes.  She asked that members who are willing to help contact her.  Beth also requested that the Porta John be brought back now that classes are starting.  It was mentioned that this was voted on before that it will be brought back when classes start up again.  Sue will take care of this.
Sue will not be starting her Introduction to Obstacles class until November.  Denise will be starting Puppy classes soon.  Rick and Debbie will be doing agility classes.

Old Business:    None.

New Business:  Sandie distributed information on the NFKC Invitational.  Linda presented some information on Pedigree dog food recalls.  Beth reported that the padding has been replaced on the first pole, donated by Melissa Nix.

Nominating Committee:
The Nominating Committee presented their slate of officers for 2009.  They are as follows:

President:                     Rick Peters
Vice President:              Deb Gaeta
Secretary:                     Beth Mills
Treasurer:                      Sue Cooper
Board:                           TBD

Nominations were taken from the floor and Linda Siago nominated Sandie Holly for the vacant Board position.  Her nomination was seconded by Cindy Peters.  No other nominations were made from the floor.
Membership:  There were two first readings for membership applications.  The first was Judy Hartley and the second was for Carl Rimeiz.
There being no further business, the motion to adjourn was made by Deb Gaeta and seconded by Cindy.  Motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 8:43 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Debra Gaeta
Secretary Pro Tem  

Old Business:

James Pesce: Requested verification of name for the joint show - Southern Tier Area Cluster “STAC” is what OKC preferred.

New Business:

Rick Peters:  Board would like to see puppy classes offered by OKC year round.  Rick made a motion to do so, Deb 2^nd - approved.  Rick, BKM and Deb offered to share instructor duties.  Rick will see if others are interested and get all instructors together shortly to set up a teaching schedule and curriculum so all classes are the same.

Linda Siago brought up a advertising for OKC’s classes.  She will post information about the classes starting in Nov. on the club website for now and will also indicate that other classes will be offered soon.

Deb Gaeta brought up there is some interest in a competition obedience class also.  She will offer after agility on Sun.

General discussion about advertising - would like to advertise in area papers, but cost a factor.  Look into free papers such as Penny Saver, Trader, Olean Source, Allegany, etc.  Allison Rounds brought up that if we include AKC wording about “ Request AKC papers” this would cover one of our compliance areas.  Her experience indicates line ads in “Pets for sale” sections of regular papers are not that expensive.  She will e-mail BKM a copy of the ad CVKC used.  Beth Mills to look into cost for advertising in various area papers and try to get something in for the Nov classes!!!!!

Linda Siago requests new photos of dogs for the OKC web site. Please send her some!

Linda also requested that our website address be corrected with AKC.  Beth to do when submitting new officers rooster after November elections.

Rick Peters brought up the idea of having a raffle to raise money, separate from what we offer at the shows.  Board has approved this idea.  Rick will contact area business to solicit a donation and members will sell tickets.  We will be raffling baskets and agility jumps at the agility show in Feb.  Some discussion was brought up about needing a NY state license for such an activity, but it was felt this is not necessary in NY state for this type of activity.

Nominating committee - slate of officers ok as submitted last month.  It was brought up that no nomination had been made for membership secretary.  Discussion was held about combining with secretary position at this point.  Beth Mills is ok with doing both jobs this year.  Linda made motion to amend by-laws to “Combine the duties and offices of secretary and membership secretary to secretary”.  Allison 2^nd - approved.  Need to get approved next month also.  Beth to get by-laws from website and amend to present at Nov meeting.

Rick Peters brought up a discussion about by-laws guidelines for active members.  Would like the issue reviewed - members are offered class discounts, but many members are not truly active.  Discussion tabled for now.

New Members:

1^st reading - Darryl Case - wife is Cindy’s cousin - $10 dues paid

2^nd reading - Judy Hartly - approved - dues paid previously

Carl Rimer not in attendance for 2^nd reading this month

There being no further business, Debra Gaeta made a motion to adjourn and Jim Pesce seconded.  Motion was carried - Meeting adjourned at 8:41pm.

Respectfully submitted: Beth K Mills - Acting Secretary

GENERAL ANNUAL MEETING MINUTES

(No Board meeting this month)

November 18, 2008

Present: Denise Barber, Susan Cooper, Debra Gaeta, Judy Hartley, Sandy Holly, Chris Mazon, Beth Mills, Allison Rounds, Linda Siago, Karen Williams, Jennifer Wolbert

Guests: Carl Rimer

The meeting was called to order at 7:28pm by Vice President Debra Gaeta.  The minutes from the October meeting were distributed and read. Allison Rounds made a motion to approve the minutes, Jen Wolbert seconded - approved. 

Acting Secretary, Beth Mills stated that in the future she will send the minutes as a Word e-mail attachment with the monthly meeting notices (or regular mail for the members without e-mail) so the minutes can be read in advance. 

Officer Reports:

President - Absent - no report

Secretary - Acting Secretary Beth Mills had numerous items of old correspondence for the President and Show Chair which had been found among the papers she received from the previous Secretary.

There was one current “Save the Date” correspondence for a brunch in February from the Metropolitan Dog Club.

Beth found old petty cash receipts and a small amount of petty cash  in the papers given to her by the previous secretary which she turned over to the treasurer during the meeting. She was instructed to keep a few $0.02 stamps which she had also found for club correspondence.

Beth attempted to correct our club link with the AKC but is not sure if it was done correctly.  Requested other members please try to access our club through the AKC website to see if the problem is her browser or the actual link.

A notice has been run twice in the Olean Times Herald announcing the clubs current classes - this ad was run free of charge.  Beth has also been in contact with the Olean Source and a couple of Pennysaver publications and has information about the free advertising they will offer for the future.  One ad was passed around.  A question was raised about the “puppy buyer” link in this ad.  Beth explained this had been an attempt to fulfil the AKC’s compliance regulations which was not printed properly.

Beth raised the question of who has the original club insurance policy - a flyer about insurance programs from the AKC was among the papers turned over from the previous secretary, but no actual policy.  Treasurer Sue Cooper stated our current insurance is through Equisure and that the renewal policy had been sent to a previous secretary, who stated she does not have it.  Sue corrected Equisure’s records so the current policy, which renews in June, will be mailed to her.  There was a discussion about the cost of the current policy and the coverage it supplies.  Sue will get quotes from other insurance companies in February ‘09 to see if the club can get a better price for a comparable policy.

Beth had questions about some names she found on various old membership lists which were verified by the general membership in attendance as no longer members.  They were: Kathy Alleman, Joe Butler, Pat Cooney, Paula Palmer, Donna Patrick, Francine Perkins, Mary Redenbach, Nancy Root, Grace Stevens, Ken Taft.

Sue Cooper interjected  that Pat and Nancy had a couple of dogs that were seriously ill and a card was passed around for everyone to sign which Sue will send to them.

Treasurer - Sue Cooper (copy of report attached to file minutes)

Current balances: Savings $12,968.05; checking $3,340.33

Expenses          Porta-John paid through 12/18/08 - $275.40

                        Rent paid through Feb 2009 - $2,400

                        AKC Rally/Ob application fee - $300

                        Jamestown Awning - $500.00

                        Beth Mills class reimburse - $91.25

 Total Pd out                 $3,566.65

Income             CGC test - $15.00

                        Friday Classes - $530.00

 Total income                 $545.00

Committee reports:

Conformation: Sandy Holly reported she will be posting a sign-up sheet for committees for the 2009 shows.  Please review the committees that need to be filled and sign up! 

As the club cannot verify if a thank you was actually sent to McNulty and the Wyoming Valley Club, Sandy has a card she will send now.

Classes:

Deb Gaeta reported her Sun agility class will meet for three more weeks this session.

Denise Barber and Sue Cooper reported they have started four classes that meet every other Friday from 3:30 to 8pm.  Introduction to agility; Family Dog; Young puppy; and another Introduction to agility.  These classes have just started, this Friday will be the second class.

Sandy Holly reported she will be offering a conformation handling class on Mondays at 7pm.

Beth Mills reported that the rally and CGC classes have ended for this session.  She thanked Deb Gaeta for her help with the CGC class as well as evaluator.  Thanks were also extended to Sue and Wayne Cooper, Jenn Wolbert and Katie, and several members of her own family who helped.  Three of the four teams that took the class took the test and all passed.  She is currently taking names for classes after the New Year, if anyone knows of someone who might be interested get their information to her. 

She also reported that although it is not directly related to the OKC, through her classes she has made contact with other handlers who are interested in therapy work and they are starting to visit local nursing homes and the Olean Library.  If anyone is interested in becoming certified and joining them please speak to her.

Unfinished Business:

Beth Mills brought up that there was no advertising in the Leatherstocking Cluster catalogue.  Sandy Holly reported that James Pesce had found the cost to be more than had been authorized, also she thought we were a bit late in contacting them.  James will be sending out flyers and doing other advertising instead.

Beth Mills presented the proposed amendments to the Constitution and Bylaws for:

Article Three: Directors and Officers, Section 2: Officers; (c) Secretary; and (d) Membership Secretary

These amendments will allow the club to combine these two offices if needed in the future.  Motion was made by Linda Siago to accept these amendments, Denise Barber seconded - motion passed. 

            (Copy of former (specific pages with mark-ups) and new Constitution and Bylaws attached to file minutes)

Beth Mills reported she had been in the building one day when there was someone next door and had spoken to them about the leak and the need for more lights.  Building owner Gregg got back to her and indicated they were addressing the leak problem and also would try and have the far bank of fluorescent lights working sometime this week.  It was noted that the one leak seems to be back again tonight.  Sue brought up that the current owner may be thinking of selling the building.

Election of Board and Officers:

The Nominating Committee Slate of Officers for 2009 as presented at the 9/16/08 meeting was:

President                      Rick Peters

Vice President              Debra Gaeta

Secretary                     Beth Mills

Treasurer                     Sue Cooper

Board                          Sandie Holly

As there were no further nominations from the floor at the October meeting, acting secretary Beth Mills cast a single ballot for the slate of officers as presented.

New Business:

Allison Rounds presented some questions from the Conewango Valley Kennel Club.  CVKC wants to know when and where upcoming agility trials are being held so they can go to learn more about what is needed to run an agility trial.  She was given information about OKC’s upcoming trial in Erie.  CVKC is also requesting that OKC meet with some of their members to conduct a “seminar” on running an agility trial, perhaps at a location between the two clubs such as Salamanca.  Allison believes CVKC is concerned that OKC expects them to host an agility trial in 2009 as part of our agreement to join with them for the June cluster.  Discussion was held concerning the number of days for such a show, can you do a 6 day “agility cluster” as agility trials are typically 3 days each, how many trials can be held each year, etc.  Deb Gaeta stated that OKC does not intend to rush CVKC into having a show in 2009.  It was suggested they consider holding an “A” match at the OKC August 2009 agility trial in Allegany.  Further discussion was tabled as Rick Peters, OKC’s agility show chair, was not in attendance.

Sue Cooper brought up the need to locate and contact hotels for the fall 2009 agility trial in Allegany soon.  Further discussion was tabled as agility show chair Rick Peters, was not in attendance.

Linda Siago presented the information she had gathered regarding jump prices.  The club would like to purchase a couple of new jumps and we also need a jump to raffle off at the Feb show.  Linda has prices from a couple of vendors offering various grade of PVC for complete jumps or jump parts to assemble ourselves. Linda recommended purchasing a complete jump as that cost was comparable after costs to assemble the “just parts” version were calculated in.  Cost would be about $60 per jump.  After discussion Deb Gaeta made a motion that Linda purchase four 5' jumps from the vendor she felt offered the best value for the price, Jen Wolbert seconded - motion passed.  Sandy Holly reminded Linda that one of the jumps should be charged out as a show expense. 

Beth Mills brought up that the premium for our February agility show has the wrong Show Committee members listed.  It was stated that this isn’t a problem.

New Members:

2^nd reading - Carl Rimer.  Carl is the current President of the Conewango Valley Kennel Club.  His daughter is involved in Junior Showmanship.  He has English Springer Spaniels.  Carl was voted in and welcomed as a member.

Karen Williams - Karen was re-introduced to the club, her second reading had been in May 2008.  Karen has been involved with dogs since 1998.  She is interested in agility, conformation, obedience and rally.  She breeds occasionally and is a registered nurse in Cuba.

There being no further business, Jen Wolbert made a motion to adjourn and Linda Siago seconded.  Motion was carried - Meeting adjourned at 8:38pm.

After the meeting a brief educational seminar was presented by Debra Gaeta on clicker raining.  (Handout attached to file minutes)

Respectfully submitted: Beth K Mills - Acting Secretary

OLEAN KENNEL CLUB, INC.

GENERAL MEETING MINUTES

DECEMBER 16, 2008

Present: Debra Gaeta, Sandi Holly, Rick Peters, Sue Cooper, Linda Siago, Jen Wolbert, Denise Barber, Debbie Mohr.

Guest:  Jim Galatio, “Lola” and “Duchie”.

The meeting was called to order at 7:35 pm by President Rick Peters. 

The first order of business was an educational program on the use of dogs in Explosives and Drug Detection, by Officer Jim Galatio, who is a Cuba Police Officer and works out of the Allegany County District Attorney’s Office to perform these services.  There was a demonstration on explosives detection, an informational session on drug detection training and a question and answer session following the program. 

After the program, the minutes from the November meeting were read. Members were reminded that the minutes are not going to be mailed out, but will be available on the website for review prior to the meetings.

Deb Gaeta then made motion to approve the minutes, Sue Cooper seconded - approved as submitted.

Officer Reports:

President - no report

Vice President - no report

Secretary – The Secretary’s report was read as submitted.

Treasurer - Report attached.  Sandi Holly made a motion to approve, Deb Gaeta seconded.  Motion carried.

Committee reports:

Conformation:  Sandi Holly reported that there was nothing new to report at this time.  She did, however, mention that a deposit has to be sent for the tenting and that the judges panel is to be submitted online.

Website:  Linda Siago reported that we have to change the hosting for the website and it may be down for a short time, but will come back up after all the changes are made.

Agility:  Rick Peters reported that we need to have helpers for the Winter trial and that he would be booking 3 motel rooms for Friday night and one more for those who will be working both Saturday and Sunday.. He also reported that they are looking into getting motels in the area to allow dogs for the summer agility trial.  Rick will ask Beth to send an email to members requesting their assistance with the trial, especially on Sunday, since people tend to leave early that day.  Members are still requested to bring items for the basket raffles.  There was also discussion regarding CVKC’s commitment to holding their agility trial in our area and that they have requested that someone from our club help them with information on getting started with an A match.  They would like to hold this match on the Friday evening of our summer agility trial.

Classes:

Beth Mills reported in writing that she hopes to start classes around January 21^st, with mixed levels of Rally and Canine Good Citizen class. 

Deb Gaeta: Reported that this course of Intermediate Agility classes will finish this Sunday @ 2pm – there have been 5 dogs involved with mixed skill levels.  She will be starting another class after the holidays, to be held on Sundays.  She also mentioned that AKC now has started a “puppy version” of the CGC, which is called Puppy S.T.A.R.S., which has to be taught by an approved AKC CGC Evaluator.  Debbie will be starting this class after the first of the year. 

Rick Peters: Rick will be starting an agility competition class after the holidays. 

Sandi Holly: There has been no one signed up for handling classes at this time.

There was discussion regarding classes and making some changes.  Sue Cooper indicated that she has had students who do not want formal agility classes, but would like to continue “playing” with their dogs in agility.  There was discussion regarding the possibility of holding “fun runs”.  Debbie reported that she would be willing to help with this.  

Old Business 

It was mentioned that we now have restroom facilities open for OKC use.  The instructors’ keys will open the restrooms.  It was also mentioned that we now have additional lighting.  Debbie Gaeta made a motion that we have Beth Mills send a “Thank You” for these improvements.  The motion was seconded by Linda Siago and carried.

New Business:

The holiday party was brought up, but further discussion was tabled until the January meeting.  Debbie Mohr reported that she knows of a building that is larger than our current location and is available.  Rick knows the owner and will get further information regarding this building. 

There being no further business, Sue Cooper made a motion to adjourn and Denise Barber seconded.  Motion was carried - Meeting adjourned at 8:30 pm 

Respectfully submitted:

Debra Gaeta - Acting Secretary