CSPCA Board of Directors Minutes by Teleconference

April 29, 2009 @ 8:10 p.m., CST.

The President Grace Fritz was at her home in Stilwell, Kansas and the
Secretary, Pat Pramuk was in Crown Point, Indiana.

Board members present: Grace Fritz (President), Dr. Jeff Vidt
(Vice-President), Pat Pramuk (Secretary),  Roy Anderson (Western
Director), Rosie Steinke (Central Director), Georgette Schaefer
(Eastern Director), Directors-at-Large: Alice Fix, Gail Garrison,
Dorothy Schuerman, Beverly Wall, Mike Lauer and Debby Smith. Absent
was Marilyn Currey (Treasurer).


Guests present: Marge Calltharp (Barker Editor-in-chief), Harry Roach
(Membership Secretary), Bob Calltharp, Judy Dorough (Standard
Committee) arrived @ 9:20 p.m. Marilyn Vinson (Arizona Club) arrived at
@ 9:25 p.m.


Meeting called to order by Grace Fritz, President.


Recording Secretary : Pat Pramuk


* President’s Report: Grace Fritz reported that she had received mail
from the Canine Health Foundation. Dr. Jeff Vidt said he would be able
to attend the conference in St. Louis. The club received a check from
the Purina Parent Club Partners that has been sent to Marilyn Currey
in the amount of $1213.35. Our club earns this approximate amount
twice a year. Disbursement of money will be decided later. AKC is
sponsoring a Meet The Breeds at the Javitz Center in New York City in
October of 2009. A notice was sent out to the Member’s List and the
Affiliated Clubs list, but so far there were no volunteers to sponsor
the event. Marge Calltharp mentioned this would be a big event and
that there may be some members in the New York area that may
participate in the event. Marge agreed to assist in locating members
to participate in the event.


*Secretary Report: None. Minutes of February 18, 2009 and PPM changes
including Mentoring Guidelines, Veteran’s Obedience Showcase and
Ernest Albright Jr. Scholarship Grants were approved with no
opposition.

*Treasurer’ Report: Treasurer’s reports from January, February and
March 2009 were approved as filed. No opposition.


All but two applicants listed in the March 2009 Newsletter were voted
in with no opposition. Separate votes were taken for Erika Walsh and
John and Ashley Davis.  Motion was made by Gail Garrison to approve
membership of Erika Walsh. Seconded by Georgette Schaefer. Ten
approved with one opposing. Motion was carried.


Motion was made by Gail Garrison to approve membership of John and
Ashley Davis. Seconded by Dorothy Schuerman.  Ten opposed with one
affirmative votel. Motion was not carried. A letter will be sent by Grace Fritz to John and Ashley Davis explaining the decision.


Committee Reports:


*The Nominating Committee Report: (Marilyn Currey, Beth Toraason and Bill
Walquist) presented the following slate to the Board:


President-Grace Fritz

Secretary-Pat Pramuk

Eastern Director-Georgette Schaefer

Western Director-Karen Burgess

Directors-at-Large

   Alice Fix

Cate Stewart

   Beverly Wall


*Barker Bid report was presented by Bob and Marge Calltharp. Seven
bid invitations were sent out for the Barker. Four bids were returned from the following publishers: Modern Litho., Essex, Bear Associates and Advantage Printing.

Bob reported that Modern Litho currently publishes several dog magazines and is based out of Jefferson City, Missouri. Modern Litho prints magazines for the Samoyed Club of America, the Doberman Pincher Club of America, the American Beagler, Charlee Cow, and Pacific Showcase magazine. All references were happy with this publisher. The change to Modern Litho will also save the club about $12,000.00 each year.


A motion was made by Georgette Schaefer to accept Modern Litho bid to print
The Barker. Motion seconded by Beverly Wall. There was no opposition and the
motion was carried. The new contract will be started for the July,
August, September issue. Bob Calltharp was thanked for his efforts.


*Public Education Report - Alice Fix of the Public Education Committee
reported that a Breeder’s Directory Committee is being formed to
follow up on complaints specifically related to advertisements in the CSPCA
Breeder’s Directory. Alan Klessig will chair. The Breeder’s Directory
Disclaimer was also revamped. The purpose of this effort is to be
educational and not punitive.


Motion was made by Alice Fix to accept the Breeder’s Directory
Disclaimer. Motion seconded by Georgette Schaefer. Motion was
carried. (Attached to this report).


*Standard Committee-Judy Dorough presented an article written by the
standard committee clarifying the sable coat versus the patterned
coat. Marilyn Vinson suggested a change in the wording of the sable
definition. Judy Dorough will make the changes as directed. This is
not a change in the standard but an educational article on the sable
coat to make it easier to understand.


New Business:


Motion was made by Beverly Wall to dedicate the 2009 Specialty to Tim
Meitin. Motion seconded by Alice Fix. Six in favor, five opposed.
Motion was carried.


Motion was made by Gail Garrison to approve Black Cat Enterprises to
do the Copper/Metal Trophies for the  2009 Nationals. Motion seconded by
Georgette Schaefer. No opposition. Motion was carried.

Other Business:

Due to overpayment of dues, Lifetime Members Jocelyn and Mike Barker
will be offered a refund in the amount of $220.00 and Dr. Jeff and Linda Vidt will be offered a refund in the amount of $120.00. The refund amount is retroactive to the date of the lifetime membership. Dr. Jeff Vidt expressed a desire that his refund to go to the Charitable Trust.

The cost of sending out the Illustrated Guide and Barker was reviewed.
It was decided to continue at the current rates ($2.00 for the Illustrated Guide and $10.00 for a Barker).


Pat Pramuk will try to recoup the cost of the Illustrated Guide’s that were lost from due to her house fire. She is contacting the insurance company


The CSPCA website PayPal management will continue with Roy Anderson.


Postal increases were discussed and it was decided to stay at the present rate due to the recent increase in dues.


Motion was made by Dorothy Schuerman to adjourn at 10:00 p.m. Motion
seconded by Georgette Schaefer