Synopsis of Board Meeting- Wednesday evening.

2/18/2009 @ 8:08 p.m. CST Teleconference.

These are not the official minutes.

Prior to the start of the meeting, Deanna Liskey brought a request to the Board regarding the need for CSP owners to have access to necropsy directions/information to provide for Veterinarians. Jeff Vidt has a brochure on this topic available at his website. This will be added to the CSPCA website. It explains the rationale behind procedures that may be recommended for our breed.

Meeting called to order by Grace Fritz, President.

Secretary – Pat Pramuk, Recording

President's Report: Grace is working with CSPCA Public Ed. Committee and Rev. Alan Klessig to come up with some recommendations for the Breeder's Directory. This work is nearly finished and will be presented shortly. The planning for 2009 Denver nationals will begin in earnest in March.

Secretary's Report – None

Treasurer's Report – Reports for November and December 2008, End of Year 2008, and January 2009 were filed as presented.

New Business:

. Applicants listed in 2008 O/N/D Barker and Jan. 2009 Newsletter were voted into membership. No opposed applicants.

. Approved December 4, 2008 BOD meeting minutes

. Approved the down payment of $2,000 to David King for 2010 National Trophies. The trophies will be all original artwork by David King.

. Approved Jr. Showmanship scholarship monies of $300.00 for Westminster to Bailey Slivka.

. Approved Harry Roach as Membership Secretary.

. Approved suggested wording change for Mentors eligibility as follows: Preference given to potential mentors who have been continuous members of the CSPCA for ten (10) years, however consideration will be given to potential mentors who have at least ten years verifiable non-continuous CSPCA membership. The change was provided by JEC Committee.

. The procedure for Barker publishing bids was discussed. We have identified five companies that will receive bid requests. They will receive a letter with our specifications, along with a Barker magazine. Marge Calltharp has a letter ready to go and has been provided with contact information. Results of the bidding process will be shared with the BOD.  The timeline is to send out bid letter to companies by the end of this month. The current contract will be up in August.

. Voted on the approval for contract on the Drawbridge for 2011 Nationals. Contract is the same as the one signed for the 2008 contract, with the exception of a decrease in the RV fee, from $25 to $18 per vehicle per night.  The dates are October 11 – 18, 2011.

. Voted to accept the changes to Veteran's Obedience Showcase submitted by Linda Jokela. A notation in the PPM will be made to note that the VOS event is an optional event at nationals.

. Voted to accept the addition of the Ernest Albright Jr. Grant to include scholarships for the Eukanuba National Championship Show. A total of $900 (3 X $300) will be available for Juniors who apply for grants each year.

. Approved the order of #200 New Members Handbook for a total bill of $305.56 plus tax.  If a better price can be obtained for 300 or 400 booklets, then a change in the purchase number will be discussed.

Respectfully submitted,

Patricia Pramuk, CSPCA Secretary