Ohio Valley Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club

                                                January 9, 2005

                        Loving Touch Pet Center, West Chester, Oh.

 

            The Ohio Valley Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club general

            Meeting was called to order by the President, Lana

            Jorgensen at 12 noon.

 

 

 

 

Those present:

 

 

 

 

 

Member

Guest

Pam Hudson

 

 

x

 

Bob Saffell

 

 

x

 

Adrienne Saffell

 

 

x

 

Bruce Coyne

 

 

 

x

Gerald Kyle

 

 

 

x

Nancy Oehlhof

 

 

x

 

Mike Oehlhof

 

 

x

 

Kristie Sarafolean

 

 

 

x

Amanda Sarafolean

 

 

 

x

Pat Miller

 

 

 

x

 

Emma Weyrick

 

 

x

 

Bill Law

 

 

 

 

x

Lucy Clem

 

 

 

x

Robin Stewart

 

 

x

 

Lana Jorgensen

 

 

x

 

Judith Nolan

 

 

x

 

Lisa McKay

 

 

x

 

JoAnn Ruehl

 

 

x

 

Marilyn Midkiff

 

 

x

 

Carra Cole

 

 

 

x

 

Kathy Shannon

 

 

x

 

Lea Jacobs

 

 

x

 

 

Report of the President – Lana Jorgensen

 

Lana read her report that was published in the Fall/Winter 2004 Ovation.  Full text can be read in the board minutes.

 

Report of Recording/Corresponding Secretary – Cheryl Heath

No report.

 

A motion was made by Bob Saffell and seconded by Cara Cole to accept the minutes from the November meeting as posted on the website.  Motion approved.

 

Treasurer Report – Bob Saffell

 

The Ohio Valley club did not receive a dues notice from the PWCCA so an additional $15 late fee will be added to our dues.  Since there are only fifteen affiliate clubs and almost half of them are late in paying their dues, we will ask for a reminder to be sent to us (via e-mail or regular mail) from the PWCCA to prevent this from happening again.

 

The General Balance is $9,436.80 and the Rescue Balance is $8,874.80. 

 

The new insurance policy has increased from $250 a year to $600 a year.  Officers of the club are not covered under this new policy.  A rebate will be sent from the old insurance company covering the time period of Dec. 8 through April 1, 2005.

 

Because we were going to lose our insurance due to our rescue program and we wanted to continue providing rescue, an emergency board decision was made to split the cost 50/50 between the general fund and the rescue fund.  In the future, should rescue use its entire fund the general fund will be available to rescue.  In the discussion that followed it was decided that we should pursue looking into different insurance policies over the next year to see if we can find a policy that suits our needs, but at a lower premium.

 

An audit was completed on the 2004 books and found to be in order.  Marilyn Midkiff completed the audit.

 

Committee Reports:

 

Activities:  no report

Awards:  no report

Breeder Referral:  Kathy confirmed names of members who have puppies or adults available.  It was decided to develop a resource tool to have a consistent/team approach for referrals on this committee.  There was a brief discussion about inquiries and if the time of year puppies are available is an important aspect of why it is sometimes difficult to find good homes.

Education:  no report

Judges Selection:  There were some questions about the way the ballots/envelopes were sent out and for the next voting it was decided to use the method used by the PWCCA, an envelope inside an addressed envelope.

 

The Columbus cluster is bending over backwards to work with our club and wants to hire from our list. 

 

Lea Jacobs is sending Nancy Oehlhof an updated list to put on the website.  Lea asked for input on judges.

 

The Louisville cluster has a new rule and will only let us chose our specialty judge.  The other judges for the surrounding supported shows must be chosen from their list of all-breed judges.  They do not want to hire breeder judges.

 

A discussion followed and Marilyn Midkiff will ask if we can be released from the Thursday show in which case we might be able to hold an independent specialty in 2006.  It was also suggested to look into being released on Friday or perhaps holding a specialty on Monday.

 

Lana asked that members send suggestions via e-mail regarding ideas for 2006.

 

A motion was made by Lea Jacobs, seconded by Bob Saffell, that we support Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the fall Columbus shows with a breed trophy (required by the host club) and pewter plates for major entries.  Motion approved.

 

Legislative:  no report

Librarian/Historian:  Robin had a flood and it ruined all the books in the library.  If there will be no harm or financial burden on Robin, and if her insurance will pay for the books, they will be replaced at Robin’s discretion.  It was decided that we did not need to have the Beagle and Mastiff books replaced.

Membership: 

First reading for Gerald Kyle and Bruce Coyne.

First reading for Kristie Sarafolean.

First reading for Lucy Clem.

OVation:  Nancy would like the “Getting to Know You” column brought back.  Adrienne Saffell took pictures of the applicants that will go with the bios once they become members.  Nancy thanked JoAnn Ruehl for the two columns she is writing and thanked Becky Dean for her column.  Nancy asked for articles to be typed and sent to her.

PWCCA Rep:  Regional Talebearers column is changing in the PWCCA newsletter.  It will have to be a specific size, with one extended column once a year.  Nancy asked that someone replace her writing the Talebearers column.  Lea Jacobs and Kathy Shannon will become the writers for Talebearers.  Nancy asked that she be replaced as the PWCCA rep.

Rescue:  Kathy Shannon read a report from Neena Van Camp.  The highlights are: OV Rescue was busy over the past year.  Rescue took in 36 dogs, beating the old record of 34. Two of the dogs were put down for health reasons.  Several members over and beyond the rescue committee were able to help with transportation and temporary fostering of dogs.  There are currently four dogs in rescue:  Andy, a red headed tri male who is ready to place, Jeffery, a sable and white male who is ready to place, George a red headed tri who is not ready to place yet, and Princess, a red headed tri, ready to place.

Carra Cole suggested that we put photos and bios of rescue dogs available on the website.  Nancy said she could do that provided the bio was typed and ready to go.  After discussing this, it was decided that we would have to be very specific about each dog and provide details about health and temperament.  The committee was asked to bring suggestions to the club regarding rescues on the website. 

 

Foster homes are always needed.

 

Lana reiterated that there was never any intent to punish rescue or the committee members who work so hard.  The new insurance policy has increased from $250 a year to $600 a year.  Officers of the club are not covered under this new policy.  A rebate will be sent from the old insurance company covering the time period of Dec. 8 through April 1, 2005.

 

Because we were going to lose our insurance due to our rescue program and we wanted to continue providing rescue, an emergency board decision was made to split the cost 50/50 between the general fund and the rescue fund.  In the future, should rescue use its entire fund the general fund will be available to rescue. We used to have one fund and rescue asked to have it separated so that they could keep track of where the monies were going.  A discussion followed and it was decided that we should pursue looking into a different insurance policy over the next year to see if we can find a policy that suits our needs, but at a lower premium.

 

Trophies:  going ahead as planned

Ways and Means:  no report

Web page:  Nancy is looking into why some people cannot get to the members only page.  Nancy asked for input on what would the club like on the website.  She said she could put anything on it we wanted.

Sunshine:  JoAnn reported that she has sent cards to Barbara Fisher’s mother and Gail Kubovchik.

Ad Hoc Committees:  Decreasing the number of meetings and by-law changes will be addressed at the Louisville meeting.

 

Unfinished Business and General Orders:

2005 Puppy Match will be held at Joyce Park site #18.  It will be the Saturday of the Memorial Day weekend.  Carra Cole is looking for a judge and asked OV members if anyone wanted to judge the match.  Other sites can be suggested where it might be less crowded.

Election of officers: 

A motion was made by Carra Cole, seconded by Kathy Shannon to accept all positions as written except for the Presidency.  Motion approved.                                                The members voted for president.  The results were:

3 votes for Neena Van Camp

13 votes for Lana Jorgensen

 

2005 Specialty:  JoAnn has made the corrections to the premium list.  There will be 1st place only for stud dog/brood bitch classes.  There will be 1st through 4th for all veteran classes.  Remember, at an all breed show, veterans in regular classes can not be spayed or neutered.  They can be for sweepstakes classes.

 

JoAnn showed us the bags she is using for sweepstakes and we got to see the beautiful quilt that Kathy Shannon is making.  A picture will be put on the website.  Silent Auction items are being accepted.  Gail Kubovchik is the contact for tours and Adrienne Saffell is the contact for dinner reservations.  Get your hotel reservations in soon!

 

PWCCA Charitable Trust:  Adrienne talked about the PWCCA Charitable Trust.  It is a not for profit trust that is not under the auspices of the PWCCA.  The trust is comprised of three parts: The Miner-Eischmann Fund, the Canine Health Fund and the General Fund.  Although this trust is not regulated by the PWCCA, the funds generated do benefit the Pembroke Welsh Corgi.

 

The Miner-Eischmann Fund was formed about two years ago when, after the death of Mary Miner, her friend Mr. Gayle Eischmann wanted to do something for our corgis that he has come to love, having had two of his own from Mary.  He generously donated $10,000 and his company matched his donation.  This money would be used to fund scholarships to veterinary students doing research regarding the PWC.  Only the interest generated from this fund is used for the purposes designated by Mr. Eischmann. 

 

For two years now the PWCCA Genetics Committee has generated funds through its Christmas ornaments.  This year’s artist is Linda Ozelis.  The income generated is a donor-designated fund. 

 

The general fund of the Charitable Trust is a fund from which bank charges, fees and administrative costs are deducted.  This is also the Fund into which the PWCCA contributes $50 on the death of a PWCCA member.

 

A $300 donation to the General Fund makes you the recipient of “Trusty,” a bronze figurine.

 

Brags were made and the meeting adjourned at 1:30pm.