Teleconference of the Chinese Shar-Pei Club of America  on November l3, 2003. The President, Karen Kleinhans, was in her home in Pawnee, Illinois and the Secretary, Susan Lauer, was in her home in Summerville, South Carolina.
Board Members in attendance were:
Karen Kleinhans-President
Jeff Mauk-Vice President
Susan Lauer-Secretary
Gayle Gold-Eastern Director
Bob Rosenberger-Western Director
Gail Garrison-Director at Large
Alan Klessig-Director at Large
Grace Fritz-Director at Large
Pat Evetts-Director at Large
Board Members absent were:
Lynn Olds-Treasurer
Dorothy Schuerman-Central Director
Debbie Smith-Director at Large
Visitors were:
Marilyn Vinson-Arizona Club at Phoenix
Nancy Bergeron-Star of the North
Alice Fix-Centennial club of Denver, Colorado
Cindy Skinner-Harmony Bay Club
Jessica Lurkins-Charleston Club of South Carolina
Deb Taylor-Northern Washington Club

The meeting was called to order by the President at 8:05 PM Eastern Standard Time.

Gail Garrison moved, Grace Fritz seconded a motion to approve the June, 2003 minutes with the additions that Jeff Mauk and Gail Garrison were in attendance.  The motion passed with Pat Evetts abstaining, she  had not had a chance to read them.

Report of President-None
Report of Secretary-None
Report of Treasurer-General Account has $65086.24 in it. The other accounts will be done this weekend.

Fundraising Calendar
The school that printed the Invitational Catalog will print 60 calendars to be sold at $l2.50. Pat Evetts moved, Gayle Gold seconded a motion that we accept this offer. The motion passed unanimously.  William Clark has asked for the ability to re-order if necessary.  Gail Garrison moved, Gayle Gold seconded a motion we allow William Clark to order 40 more if necessary. William Clark had asked if he should continue this project and was told that the Board does want him to.

Fundraising Cookbook
William Clark also asked about developing an idea for a cookbook to be sold. The Board is not sure if this would be a profitable venture. Mr. Clark will speak to the Hoosier Club which sold one at the Gap Nats.

Versatility Committee
Paula Perry, Chair of this Committee, requested that the year be changed from January lst to December 31st to July lst to June 30th. This would make the 2004 awards count all titles from January lst, 2003 through June 30th, 2004.  Grace Fritz moved, Gail Gold seconded the motion, and it  passed unanimously.

By-Laws
The Board approved its final draft, pending output on the Futurity/Maturity Program on memberships eligible to participate. The final draft will go to Carl Holder, the Parliamentarian, one more time before it goes to the American Kennel Club for approval. The Board expressed its gratitude to the By-Laws Committee which consisted of Marilyn Vinson, Debbie Smith, Kim Albrecht, with help provided by Jan Otterson, and to the Board Liaison, Grace Fritz, for all of their hard work.

Unfinished Business
Therapy Committee
Grace Fritz moved, Bob Rosenberger seconded the motion we accept Janet Saporito's offer to Chair this committee. The motion passed unanimously.

Treasurer
Gail Garrison moved, Bob Rosenberger seconded a motion we appoint  Marilyn Currey as Treasurer. The motion passed unanimously. She and Lynn Olds will work together for a smooth transition for Mrs. Currey to complete the term of Treasurer through 2004.

AKC Rule Change
The Board voted to direct Lee Arnold to try to add "coat" to the items that can be changed after show entries close. This will come up in the December Delegates' Meeting. Members of the Board and others will contact their Delegates concerning this matter also.

Fundraising Carousel.
Pat Evetts moved, Gail Garrison seconded a motion that we approve the purchase of a Dannyquest carousel. The music box in it is from San Francisco Music Box Company. There are only 5 done with Shar-Pei in existence. The motion passed unanimously. The Carousel and also a lamp which Dannyquest gave to us will be raffled off individually between the first of 2004 and the Decatur Nationals.  Alan Klessig moved, Grace Fritz seconded a motion that the money from the Carousel go to Rescue, as then the raffle tickets are tax deductible. The motion passed unanimously. Gayle Gold moved, Alan Klessig seconded the motion that the raffle tickets be $l0 for the carousel, and $5.00 for the lamp. The motion passed unanimously. .

Alan Klessig mentioned that the new Barker has arrived and the Board is enthusiastic about the Barker and the advertising. Also, he would like to thank Karen Kleinhans, Karen Burgess, Jo Ann Leistner,  the McFarlands, and the Gateway Club for their hard work before and at the Gap Nats.

Gail Garrison moved, Alan Klessig seconded. a motion that amended a previously adopted motion that the email list established for the Board was for voting Board Members only. The motion passed unanimously.

Alan Klessig moved, Grace  Fritz seconded a motion  to adjourn. The teleconference was adjourned at 9:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.

Respectfully,
Susan Lauer