Teleconference of Chinese Shar-Pei Club of America on September 4th, 2003.
The President, Karen Kleinhans, was at her home in Pawnee, Illinois, and the Secretary, Susan Lauer, was at her home in Summerville, South Carolina.
In attendance were: Karen Kleinhans-President, Jeff Mauk-Vice President, Susan Lauer-Secretary, Gayle Gold-Eastern Director, Dorothy Schuerman-Central Director, Bob Rosenberger-Western Director, Alan Klessig-Director at Large, Debby Smith-Director at Large, Pat Evetts-Director at Large, Grace Fritz-Director at Large, Deb Cooper-Director at Large, Gail Garrison-Director at Large, Absent was: Lynn Olds-Treasurer
Guests were: Bonnie Stoney-Barker Advertising, Jo Ann Redditt-National Capital Club, Jan Otterson-Arizona Club at Phoenix, Jerry Doka-Berkshire Spur Club, Romana Arnold-Immediate Past President, Marion Thompson-Nationals' Hotel Reservations, Edmond Sledzik-Club Attorney, Nancy Bergeron and Tim Bergeron-Star of the North Club, Alice Fix-Centennial Club, Al Daly-Long Island Club , Roy and Sue Anderson-Webmasters, Deb Taylor-Northern Washington Club
Meeting was called to order at 8:l5 PM Eastern Standard Time.
Minutes of the June meeting are not ready.
Alan Klessig moved and Grace Fritz seconded a motion to accept the minutes of the Board Meeting after the General Membership Meeting in Houston. The motion passed unanimously.
President's Report
Lynn Olds has tendered her resignation effective at the end of the year. The Board has accepted the resignation with regret. A job opening will be posted on the website and members' list.
Secretary's Report
The minutes of the Annual Membership Meeting have been sent to the review committee.
Treasurer's Report
Lynn Olds has sent to the Board copies of her report.
General account: $52,325.42
Show account:     $l3,l77.25
Rescue account:   $3528.89
Junior account:       $624.71
Committee reports
Rescue Organization
Edmond Sledzik with Deb Cooper discussed the benefits of having a Rescue Trust. Mr. Sledzik outlined the required documents. He recommends a Trust as they do not report to a state, would not have to pay annual state fees, there is no official meeting, but there would have to be resolutions and minutes. A Trust is much faster to form. Jan Otterson has researched information from the IRS. Mr. Sledzik and Deb Cooper will check with the IRS to see if the current ID number can be used with a Trust.
Membership Secretary
Deb Cooper moved, Gayle Gold seconded a motion to allow Roy Anderson to spend $l00.00 for software to allow for a membersl only section of the website. There is a possibility he can get one for free or a lower cost. The motion passed unanimously. .
Obedience  Committee
Janet Saporito has presented a proposal for Agility Dogs, which was approved by Jeff Vidt, DVM. Mrs. Saporito will do the computations. Bob Rosenberger moved, Deb Cooper seconded a motion to accept her proposal. The motion passed unanimously. There will be first place plaques anad second to fourth place certificates. Only members of the National Club can receive awards. .
Reservations program
Marion Tompson participated in the discussion on the current reservations program. Pat Evetts moved we amend the reservation program to one night's stay paid per room, 30 days prior it will become non-refundabale, except for emergencies. Alan Klessig seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 
Bid for Nationals
Bids for Nationals 2005 and 2006: Jo Ann Leistner is preparing the letters going out to the local clubs. The Board is committed to going East if possible. We could accept bids for 2006 at the same time as 2005.
Election of new members
The list of new members was not printed in the March-April 2003 Barker nor in the May-June 2003 issue. It will have to wait until the list gets printed again.
Unfinished business
Advertising Director
Bonnie Stoney, Advertising Director is doing an excellent job. There are 3 dozen members with contracts, an increase of 30 over last year.  There are over 50 ads now for the next issue. We can now do color as long as the color pages are divisible by 4. Deb Cooper moved, Gayle Gold seconded a motion that Bonnie Stoney be paid with four black and white ads and reimbursement of her telephone bill through 2003.  Karen Kleinhans will contact Marge Calltharp to determine the future compensation for Bonnie Stoney from researching the profit through 2003. Bonnie Stoney is working on corporate ads, which will be more expensive than member ads.
New Business
Nominating Committee
Nominating committee for 2004 elections must be empaneled by Sept l5. 
Volunteers were Bryan Timby, Cheryl Ziac, Central, Bob Rosenberger and Domino Aleman, Western. Dorothy Schuerman suggested Georgette Schaefer for the Eastern Region. Bob Rosenberger moved, Pat Evetts seconded the motion that Bryan Timby, Central Region be Chairman, Domino Aleman-Western Region and Georgette Schaefer-Eastern Region compose the Nominating Committee. The motion passed unanimously. The Nominating Committee will report by December lst, 2003.
Membership Exception
Beth Harper asked for an exception to the membership rules due to her moving and her renewal forms not reaching her. Pat Evetts moved, Debby Smith seconded the motion we grant an exception for Beth Harper so that her membership will be continuous. The motion passed unanimously.
Calendar Project
William Clark sent a report on the calendars. He has not been able to find a printer. There were several suggestions. William Clark will look into prices and we will vote on line and confirm the vote at the next teleconference.
At l0:40 PM Eastern Standard Time, Deb Cooper moved, Grace Fritz seconded the motion that we adjourn. The meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully,
Susan Lauer