Teleconference of the Board of Directors of the Chinese
Shar-Pei Club of America on July l6, 2002.
The President, Karen Kleinhans, was at her home in Pawnee,
Illinois. The Secretary, Susan Lauer, was at her home in Summerville, South
Carolina.
In attendance were:
Karen Kleinhans, President
Jeff Mauk, Vice President
Secretary, Susan Lauer
Treasurer, Lynn Olds
Western Director-Marilyn Vinson
Board Member at Large-Barbara Byse
Board Member at Large-Gail Garrison
Board Member at Large-Bryan Timby
Board Member at Large-Alan Klessig
Board Member at Large-Debby Smith
Board Member at Large-Pat Evetts
Absent were:
Eastern Director-Gayle Gold
Central Director-Dorothy Schuerman
Guests in attendance were:
Don Nelson-Desert To The Sea
Al Daly-Audit Committee
Jan Otterson-Arizona Club of Phoenix
Jo Ann Redditt-National Capital Club
Gail Tighe-For the Presidents' Alliance, and Desert to the
Sea Club
Debbie Taylor-Northern Washington Club
Cyndi Skinner-Harmony Bay Club
Nancy Bergeron-Star of the North Club
The meeting was called to order at 8:l0 PM Eastern Standard
Time.
Marilyn Vinson moved, Alan Klessig seconded a motion to
approve the minutes of June l2, 2002. The motion passed unanimously except
for Bryan Timby abstaining as he had missed most of that meeting.
Secretary's Report
The Secretary reported that she had received information on
a Mast Cell Study which will be forwarded to Lee Arnold, and information on
the Eukanuba Invitational Booth for this year which will be sent to Linda
Bates in Florida who handled the booth last year.
Treasurer's Report
Lynn Olds reported on the financial status of the Club.
The General Account contains $36,447.39
The Show Account contains $28,803.21
The Rescue Account contains $l8l2.l0
The Juniors Account contains $723.0l
Lynn Olds is checking into finding interest bearing
accounts for these moneys.
Committee Reports
The Club Presidents' Alliance Joni Monnich has asked that
Gail Tighe temporarily take over the responsibilities of her position for the
immediate time being. All Club Presidents are aware of this. This was accepted
by the Board.
Audit Committee
Gail Garrison felt that the Club did not need an audit
except when we change Treasurers. The Club can do review audits at any time.
The Club could have an ad hoc committee at any time, and the members could be
in the same geographical area as the Treasurer. Pat Evetts moved, Alan Klessig
seconded the motion to disband the Audit Committee and form an ad hoc
committee when necessary. The motion passed unanimously.
The Barker Financial Oversight Committee
Lynn Olds has no help on this committee at present. Bonney
Stoney has expressed an interest in this Committee. Karen Kleinhans suggested
that Rosie Steinke might like to move to the Barker Editorial Committee.
Barbara Byse feels that Bonnie needs to be asked by the Board if she would
like to participate on this committee. Karen Kleinhans stated that Lynn Olds
can explore who wants to be on the Committee and bring her suggestions back to
the Board.
Old Business
Colors
Blue-not dilute-will be added to the list of colors on
puppy registration slips from the AKC.
Logo Committee
Pat Evetts asked about the Logo Committee. We have not
heard further about this. This falls under the Marketing Committee which is
Jeff Mauk's Committee. Pat Evetts will Chair the Logo Committee. It was
suggested we have a drawing contest. Both coat varieties would be represented.
We could contact four artists and offer a $200 prize, for example. If we pay
for the drawing, we own it, and the artist relinquishes all rights to it. Pat
Evetts will research the possiblity of contacting art schools and sculptors.
Ethics Committee
Alan Klessig told the Board that he has contacted many of
the most established breeders concerning why they have not signed the Code of
Conduct. Several feel that they have been following their own guidelines for
many years and do not want to change, some feel that they may have
others falsely or maliciously accusing them of breaking the Code. Some say
that they will be signing it. Alan Klessig is working on some revisions and
will have them back to the Board by the end of the summer.
New Business
Eukanuba Classic Invitational Show
Bryan Timby moved, Marilyn Vinson seconded, that we pay $75
to sponsor Medallians for the AKC American Dog Classic Invitational Show in
December 2002. We will not have a paid ad in the catalog. This would cost $l25
and it was felt the Medallians were more important.
Parent Clubs Committee Proposal
The Board has received a proposal from the Parent Clubs
Committee, an AKC committee, suggesting that when a specialty has double the
number of dogs for a 5 point major, that the reserve winners receive a 3 point
major. This Committee is polling breed clubs and will take the results to the
AKC. Barbara Byse moved, Marillyn Vinson seconded, that we accept this
proposal. The motion passed unanimously.
"Early Kidney Failure Test"
Bryan Timby has been contacted by a company that states
that they have a new method for detecting early kidney failure. Fr. Timby will
contact the company and have them get in touch with Jeff Vidt, DVM and Karen
Kleinhans.
Honorary Titles
Pat Evetts told the Board that in several other breeds
there are specific titles for dogs that take Best of Breed, or Best of
Opposite Sex, at their Nationals. In the German Shepherds, these are called
Grand Victor and Grand Victress. This does not apply to other winners at
Nationals, such as Stud Dog. It would not be retroactive. Barbara Byse stated
that she would be in favor of not having additional titles. If the Board did
vote in additional titles, Barbara Byse felt that they should be retroactive.
Pat Evetts would like to look into special titles appropriate for
Shar-Pei. Karen Kleinhans said that we would wait to vote on it until there
was a complete package presented to the Board. Alan Klessig and Karen
Kleinhans will work on this with Pat Evetts.
Audit
Al Daly was not on the Teleconference at the beginning when
this was first discussed. He feels we should consider a compilation audit. The
last full audit was l996. Marilyn Vinson asked if we could do an audit for one
year or would it have to be for the full amount of time since the last one.
The latter would be very expensive. The last full audit was when the Treasury
changed from Dawn Walling to Kay Rosenberger. Karen Kleinhans does not feel
that the Club can afford a full audit. Barbara Byse asked if the tax codes
require one at any certain interval and the answer was "no." Our Bylaws
mandate it when we change Treasurers. It was not done at the last change of
Treasurers due to the cost, we did a compilation audit rather than a full
audit.
Change in Minutes
Debbie Taylor of the Northern Washington Club wanted the
minutes to reflect her belief that a statement in earlier minutes was
incorrect and that the Harmony Bay Club is not more than 50 miles from the
Northern Washington Club.
Rescue Packet and Budget sent by Karen Kleinhans
It was discussed whether the Board had received a Resue
Packet from the President. They had. Many could not open the Budget. Lynn Olds
will try to change the format to make it possible for the others to read.
Barker Delivery
Jeff Mauk reported that he has had a number of calls
concerning people not receiving their Barkers. All are mailed the same day.
They are sent at the book rate, which means that if the postman has a large
load, he can put off delivering them at that time. Pat Evetts suggests that Jo
Ann Redditt put in the Barker that there can be a difference of one month in
the delivery time. Marilyn Vinson suggests that we offer Priority Mail.
Search and Rescue Shar-Pei
Alan Klessig spoke with a lady in Texas who has a Search
and Rescue Shar-Pei, and has asked her to write an article for the Barker.
Alan Klessig will send a current list of the signers of the
Code of Conduct to Jo Ann Redditt for the Barker.
Alan Klessig moved, Barbara Byse seconded that we adjourn.
The motion passed unanimously. The Teleconference was adjourned at 9:42 PM
Eastern Standard Time.
Respectfully submitted, Susan Lauer