Teleconference of the Chinese Shar-Pei Club of America on December 9th, 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.

Board Members in attendance were:

Karen Kleinhans-President
Jeff Mauk-Vice President
Susan Lauer-Secretary
Lynn Olds-Treasurer
Dorothy Schuerman-Central Director
Bob Rosenberger-Western Director
Gail Garrison-Director at Large
Pat Evetts-Director at Large
Grace Fritz-Director at Large
Deb Cooper-Director at Large
Alan Klessig-Director at Large
Debbie Smith-Director at Large*
Absent was: Gayle Gold-Eastern Director

Visitors were:
Marilyn Currey-Incoming Treasurer
Bonnie Stoney-Advertising Director
Kathy Kjetsaa-Berkshire Spur Club
Cindy Skinner-Harmony Bay Club
Roy and Sue Anderson-Webmasters
JoAnn Redditt-National Capital Club and Incoming Secretary
Nancy Bergeron-Star of the North Club
Deb Taylor-Northern Washington Club

The meeting was called to order at 9:02 PM EST.

September minutes-Bob Rosenberger moved, Alan Klessig seconded, that the minutes be accepted as sent. The motion passed unanimously.

There was a correction to the November minutes; Deb Cooper was not there. Alan Klessig moved, Grace Fritz seconded a motion that this be changed. The motion passed unanimously.

Report of the President-there was none.

Report of the Secretary-there was none.

Report of the Treasurer had been sent to the Board.

She is waiting to hear from Houston,
The Show Report has nothing yet from Gap Nationals.

Lynn is in favor of a sweep account, to save the monthly fee on each account. There was a discussion of transferring the Treasurers job to Marilyn Currey.

All wish the best to Lynn Olds.

Report of the Committees

Policy and Procedure manual-Bob Rosenberger

Several changes in the Policy and Procedure Manual were discussed.

Concerning the changes in the Policy and Procedures, Alan Klessig moved, Debbie Smith seconded the motion, and the motion passed unanimously with Bob Rosenberger abstaining.

Rescue Organization-Finish trust with Edmond Sledzic’s advice.

Grace Fritz moved, Alan Klessig seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously except for Deb Cooper who abstained.

New Business

Formation of an audit ad hoc committee was brought up. Bob Rosenberger has volunteered to chair this committee. Gail Garrison moved, Debbie Smith seconded a motion to form this committee. The motion passed unanimously except for Bob Rosenberger abstaining.  Bob will bring back to the Board his suggestions for committee members. Roy Anderson volunteered.

Karen thanks the retiring Board Members.

Alan asked Pat Evetts about her grand emperor and grand empress suggestions a few months ago. She will continue to work on this project.

Pat Evetts also mentioned the logo committee. She has received one logo from Sue Anderson that she truly likes. This will be on the agenda for January.

Bob Rosenberger moved, Alan Klessig seconded the motion that we adjourn. The motion passed unanimously. It was then 10:36 PM Eastern Standard Time.

Respectfully submitted,
Susan Lauer, Secretary