Ohio Valley Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club

Regular Meeting

January 18, 2004

Provident Bank - - Ross, Ohio

The Ohio Valley Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club’s Regular Meeting was held on January 18, 2004, at the Provident Bank, Ross, Ohio. The meeting was called to order by the President, Lana Jorgensen, at 12:10 P.M. She welcomed all the guests and members as well and thanked everyone for coming out on a cold, winter day in January.

Members Guests

Becky	Dean	Rick	Deffren
Teresa	Fishback	Sharon	Deffren
Barbara	Fisher	Karen	Neligh
Chester	Fordyce	Carol	Rumb
Jean	Fordyce	Gerald	Kyle
Cheryl	Heath	Maggie	Smith
Ed	Heath	Carra	Cole
Jody	Hoch
Pam	Hudson
Lea	Jacobs
Lisa	McKay
Marilyn	Midkiff
Pat	Miller
Judy	Nolan
Steve	Nolan
Mike	Oehlhof
Nancy	Oehlhof
Joann	Ruehl
Mitch	Ruehl
Adrienne	Saffell
Bob	Saffell
Kathy	Shannon
Barbara	Sheppard
Robin	Stewart
Neena	Van Camp

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A motion was made by Joann, seconded by Pam Hudson, to approve the Secretary minutes as mailed. Motion approved.

The Secretary reported that we received a very nice note from the National Basket Coordinator, thanking all for their participation in the Basket Raffle at the National.

Bob Saffell gave the Treasurer’s Report stating that the latest income was $1,267.50 and expenses $631.67 and Club’s total is $7,680.05 and the Rescue has $7,364.10, with a total balance of $15,044.15 combined. The Treasurer also had a report on the 2003 Specialty income and expenses with the Club having a profit of $175.11 (according to what has been submitted to him.)

A motion was made by Ed Heath, seconded Mike Oehlohf, to approve the Treasurer’s Report. Motion approved.

Committee Reports

Activities:

At today’s meeting, we will have a talk given by Neena Van Camp and Kathy Shannon on Head Type and Structure of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi.

Awards:

No Report

Breeder Referral:

Please send puppy litter information to Kathy Shannon.

Judges Selection:

Neena reported that the committee will be getting together to discuss 2006 shows and judged selection.

Legislation and ADOA:

Neena reported on the current issues concerning the legislative activity as related to dogs in our area. Also, she passed out a report submitted by the ADOA concerning dog exposure to ethylene glycol (like antifreeze). By calling your representative in Washington and request that they support the “Antifreeze Safety Act” you can help out the process of adding a bittering agent to the manufacturing process of all products containing this harmful chemical agent.

Librarian:

No Report

Membership:

Second reading for Carra Cole

Ways and Means:

Barbara reported that there was nothing new since the November 15, 2003 meeting. Today, she has scheduled a white elephant sale with members bringing articles in for sale and that she has reduced the price of T-shirt stock and Sweatshirts with the price being $5.00 and $8.00 respectfully.

Rescue:

Chester and Jean Fordyce are stepping down as chairman of the rescue. The were presented with a lovely gift thanking them for all their hard work. Now, we are looking for someone to step-up to the plate and do this worthwhile job for all corgis. Neena will be the interim chairman until someone

is found to take over.

Trophies:

Pat Miller reported that all trophies are ready for the specialty.

Puppy Match:

Adrienne reported on the Puppy Match which was scheduled for May 28, 2004, at Joyce Park, with Sally Wynn as judge and that everything was moving along very well. Discussion was held that this date was in conflict with the Gateway’s Club First Specialty and supported entries. It tentatively was changed to May 8, 2004, with the Chairperson to see if the changes would be in agreement with all of those involved. She will report back to the club at the next meeting.

Ovation:

Nancy reported there is a new "group list" for all the Regional club's Newsletter Editors. We have been corresponding about deadlines and exchanging ads plus we've had a discussion about advertising policies.
She said our last issue was handed out and mailed in Nov. and the next issue deadline is Feb 15th and will be handed out at our March meeting.  This issue is our breeding and puppy issue since we didn't have a Sweepstakes in Nov. there is no set picture for the cover. She asked if you have a puppy that has had an outstanding career to let her know and she will consider featuring him/her on the cover.  Lana suggested putting the Cosmo Corgi on the cover. Nancy also asked if there were any members who would like to do a regular column or articles for us.

PWCCA Representative:

Nancy reported the PWCCA Representative’s group has had a discussion of how clubs handle storing all their clubs records.  She mentioned these specialized "group lists" are proving to be very helpful and she suggested we form 2 lists for our club, one for all the members and one for the board. It was decided to discuss this at a later time.

Web site:

Nancy reported the members only page is up and running and she hopes to be able to add more OV documents to it soon.  She asked if any committee chairmen or members have anything they need posted to it or any corrections please let her know. She reminded everyone to please try to remember to visit it often for meeting information, treasure's report, minutes and other notices.

Unfinished Business:

Election of Officers

Discussion was held in regard to Neena Van Camp’s nomination for President at the November 15, 2003 meeting and how it relates to our Constitution and By-Laws. The discussion being held as to the letter of acceptance not being turned in at the meeting by Robin because Neena did not attend the meeting and therefore could not accept the nomination. The letter accepting the nomination for President was later received by the Secretary on Tuesday, November 18, 2003, in the mail. The Secretary contacted the President about this situation and the President; Lana Jorgenson made the decision to accept the written letter by Neena.

Motion was made by Nancy Oehlhof, seconded by Cheryl Heath, that the executive decision to accept Neena’s letter of acceptance of the nomination for President late be ratified and presented to the membership for acceptance or rejection. Motion was approved by the membership.

One vote was cast electing the Vice President, Nancy Oehlhof, Secretary, Cheryl Heath, Tresurer, Bob Saffell and Board Member, Barbara Fisher as there was no opposition for these offices.

Voting of all the membership present for President. Election between Lana Jorgenson and Neena Van Camp.

Lana Jorgenson was elected President for a second term.

Congratulation and thanks to all Officers and Board Members.

New Business:

Cheryl Heath requested that all Board and Regular meeting minutes, treasurer’s reports and all meeting notices be posted on the web site maintained by Nancy Oehlhof. Discussion followed stating that the minutes should be posted as unratified until approved at the following meeting. Motion made by Nancy Oehlhof and seconded by Bob Saffell to post unratified minutes, treasurer’s reports and major announcements be posted on the web site. If anyone would like these mailed as well, they will get a hard copy mailed out by the secretary. Motion passed.

Neena Van Camp made a motion, seconded by Pat Miller that Jody will have business cards made up for the club to have on hand for any inquires about the club or corgis. Discussion followed. Motion passed.

Motion was made by Bob Saffell to adjourn at 1:30 P.M.

Submitted by Cheryl Heath

Cheryl