SYNOPSIS OF BOARD MEETING – Monday evening 7/13/2009 @ 8:02 p.m. CST by

Teleconference

These are not the official minutes.

Meeting called to order by Grace Fritz, President

Secretary-Pat Pramuk, recording.

 

President’s Report: Grace reported that the check from Purina mentioned at the last meeting was earmarked for the CSP Rescue Trust. A check was sent to them. Harry Roach, Membership Secretary has taken over the PayPal management on the website.  Marge Calltharp agreed to host the CSPCA booth at the AKC “Meet the Breeds” day in New York City.  Materials are being mailed from Desert to the Sea Club to Marge for the event on Oct. 16 & 17, 2009.  AKC has requested that all affiliated clubs participate in the AKC pledge on registration. They request that the affiliated clubs promote the benefits and value of registration with AKC. The Board agreed to participate in this program.

 

Secretary’s Report: AKC has submitted names for Lifetime Achievement Awards in Conformation, Companion Events and Performance Events. The biographies of the nominees will be sent to the members list. Minutes were approved from the April meeting.

 

Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Reports were filed for April, May and June 2009.

 

Barker Report:  Bob Calltharp reported on the transition to the new printer for the most recent issue. He asked the Board if they liked the plastic mailer by the new Barker Printer. Board members reported that they were very satisfied. Bob said that there will be a place added for name and address change if a member moves. Membership expiration dates will be made bolder for members to note. Bob requested that any corrections for Barker to be sent to him by e-mail. Grace Fritz thanked Bob for the excellent job done on transitioning the Barker to the new printer.

 

Applicants for May 1, 2009 newsletter were voted in. No opposition.

 

The CSPCA will sponsor the medallions for the December 2009 AKC National Championship show in Long Beach, California. The Board discussed, but chose not to sponsor cash prizes in addition to the medallions.  The Board agreed to sponsor an AKC National Championship show catalog advertisement in addition to advertisement that was placed in the AKC Gazette 125th Anniversary issue.

 

Karen Burges, CSPCA Show Chair reported that the premium is being readied and hs a scheduled mailing date of Aug. 5th.  RV plans were discussed.  There will be no hotel charge for the R.V.’s.  The generator cost appears to be prohibitive and it was decided to offer lower cost parking without services. The charge for RV parking will be $10.00 a night. If a person purchases five nights of parking, they will get a free Honey Wagon dump.

 

Rosie Steinke is offering additional JR. Show awards for the National show. She will coordinate her donations with Karen Burgess.

 

Deb Camp emailed a proposal to Board members. She participated in a discussion on Equity Commerce Credit Card services. The board will continue discussions on credit services.

 

The 2011 Judge Selection ballot was approved. Ballots are to be returned to Pat Pramuk six weeks after mailing date.

 

The Board agreed to reinstate the award for Top Sire and Top Dam.  The award will be based on AKC records for each year indicated the Top Sire and Top Dam. The plaques for winners will be presented at the annual awards banquet. It was agreed that these awards should be retroactive from the last time it was awarded. (1997.)

 

Beverly Wall reported on a rescue fundraiser. David King has given permission for his images to be used on a 2010 calendars that will be sold at Nationals for Rescue. Tammy Browning Smith is coordinating this project and is going to incorporate important CSPCA dates on the calendar.

 

Junior showmanship awards to be given at the annual banquet will be standardized.  The Top Jr. Showman for the CSPCA will receive a plaque and the Top Junior in each region will receive a certificate. If additional awards are desired, they would be paid for from the Juniors Fund.

 

Board approved a  CSPCA Distinguished Canine Citizen Award to  “Lydia .” Lydia was nominated by Alice Fix.

 

The Centennial Club has planned a Health Seminar in conjunction with the Colorado State Veterinary Society at our Nationals 2009.  Animal health professionals will be invited to attend this seminar focusing on Chinese Shar-Pei health concerns. Corporate sponsorship is being sought to underwrite this seminar. The CSPCA agreed to pay up to $2000  towards lunch for attendees if needed.

 

Cate Stewart was approved to be the new CSPCA  CERF Chairman.

 

Submitted by, Pat Pramuk, CSPCA Secretary