2004 Spring GWPCA Board Meeting Minutes

Meeting called to order at 8:40PM EST. Mike Hemphill, Barb Tucker, Mark Sargent, Sue Mueller, Rocky Gilleard and Mal Decker all present. Absent was Liz Dixon.

Mike stated that the Central Oregon Club has still not submitted a Constitution and By-Laws. Mike has spoken to Meg Ryan regarding this issue. Has AKC approved this club yet? Mike is to ask Meg to submit a budget and what the money will be used for, and what type of schedule of events they are planning for the next year.
Mal Decker reported that there is also a new club wanting to form in the Carolinas. Mal to help them get things coordinated

Mark asked Rocky about the contract with Purina? Rocky not sure, but will contact Pat Lamantia Purina Rep again.

Sue gave the Board an updated Treasurers report. There is approximately $8,000.00 in regular account, $20,000.00 in money market, and $8370.00 in Rescue. She has still not heard from Randy regarding paying the grounds fees so that she can have the final tally for the 2003 Nationals. At this point though Sue felt we made money. Hopefully all of the bills will get paid in the next 2 months so that she can close the 2003 Nationals.

2004 Nationals: Mark stated that things are progressing nicely; we still need a show chairman and secretary. Pat McGowan will be the National event treasurer, Barb Berta Field Trial; secretary and Bill Richardson the FT Chairman. Ross VanderBos the Hunt test Chairman and Pat McGowan the secretary. Steve Kreuser will chair the Raffle; Rocky has volunteered to help and to be the Auctioneer. Merchandise will be Lori Sargent and Linda Blanchard. Hospitality Pat Uhnavy.

Offer was made to Del Valley and Twin Cities to host a Specialty at the 2004 Nationals. However, both clubs have already applied for a Specialty in 2004, therefore cannot hold another Specialty. (After further investigation no club can hold a Specialty unless it is within 100 miles of its area)

Twin Cities is still interested in hosting the 2005 Nationals. They are now just beginning to work out the details.The Board still has not heard anymore from Southern CA for the 2006 Nationals

Wesite: GWPCA website has not been updated, even after requesting these updates many times. Breeders’ referral and Rescue are very important aspects of our club and it is very important that these be updated frequently. Mark to check with the webmaster regarding these updates.

SEAC (Show Event Advisory Committee) Sue DeGraw to chair this committee. Mark to send her guideline form the FEAC to help in the development of this committee.

Standard Committee: The board went through a thorough process of selecting members, a long with those that had asked to be on the committee. After a lengthy discussion, the board selected Judy Cheshire, Silke Alberts, Rocky Gilleard (to be interim Chairman) Regina Schwabe, Gail Richardson, Linda Ercoli and Lori Rezzardi to serve on this committee, and Pat Laurens to be the AKC advisor. All of these persons will be notified by a letter and asked to serve. A letter to be sent out in early January with requests asking them to serve on this committee. Responses are due to Barb Tucker before the end of January.

Rescue: Has been very busy as of late. Both Mal and Barb requested that we be able to get these dogs on the website ASAP.

Constitution: Mark would like to begin work on revising and updating the current constitution and By-laws

News Letter: Jodi will be moving in early Feb so has requested that all things be in to her by the end of Jan. Jodi also has a new e-mail address.

Field and Show Futurity: Question regarding nomination of litters for the 2005 Nationals and renomination of individual dogs. They must be current members of the GWPCA at the time of nomination. Litters born between 7/1/03 and 6/30/04, owners must be current members of the GWPCA. All renominated dogs, their owners and co-owners must also be current members of the GWPCA. Litter nomination forms for both show and field should reflect this to avoid confusion.

Rocky suggested that the Board consider a Life membership. This to be discussed at another meeting, also at the next teleconference meeting an increase of show fees to reflect the increase from AKC will be discussed.

There being no further business, meeting adjourned at 11:58 PM EST/

Respectfully submitted,
Barb Tucker
Secretary GWPCA