58 Saber Tails Winter 2016
Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen Club of America
PBGVCA Board of Directors Conference Call Minutes
Monday, August 8, 2016
In Attendance: Tiffany Cannon, Bob Cohen, Susannah
Cooper, Anne Gallant, Lindley Henson, Stephanie Ho-
loubek, Lora Megli, Gloria Swaine, Jo Quintenz, Vickie Will-
mann, Mike Williquette.
Absent: Sandy Bustin
Delegate’s Report: Anne Gallant reported that in Septem-
ber there would be 2 AKC Delegate votes and that she
was in agreement for parts of the proposed amendments.
She would continue her research and update the Board
on her findings.
President’s Report: Tiffany Cannon reported that the date
on the Judges Ballots would be corrected. The question
of Club dues was discussed. It will be put on the Septem-
ber Agenda.
Vice President’s Report: Bob Cohen had NTR.
Recording Secretary’s Report: Stephanie Holoubek report-
ed that the following minutes needed to be approved.
April Minutes- There was discussion on the correct word-
ing of the Motion about Hunt Plaques. Vickie will write
the motion
and send it to Stephanie for the April Minutes. The Board
will vote to approve the April Minutes by email.
Special Board Meeting, June 9, 2016 (Corrected)
June minutes
July minutes
MOTION #08-16-01 (Quintenz, second Megli) Approve all
Minutes listed on Agenda except April minutes. Motion
passed.
MOTION #08-16-02 (Willmann, second Williquette) Ap-
prove new members applicants Olga Kornienko & David
Eisenbacher and Dina Manship Planche pending no neg-
ative feedback by August 13, 2016. Motion passed.
Corresponding Secretary’s Report: Susannah Cooper had
NTR.
Treasurer’s Report: Gloria Swaine reported that effective
July 1, 2016, the Club's financial year (fiscal year) would be
from July to June. Previously the financial year was based
upon the calendar year. The new fiscal year better reflects
the financial activities of the Club. Main activities begin in
September/October and end with the National Specialty
in March/April/May. This the first report for the 2016-17
fiscal year. Club assets total $77,684.98. Overall, the net
loss for July 2016 is $3,501.86. This includes a net loss of
$3,896.59 in General operations, a net income of $0.00 in
Hunt activities and a net income of $394.73 in Show Event
activities.
2017 National Specialty Report: Pam Helmer joined the
call at 8 pm Central. Pam reported that Beverly was work-
ing on fundraising and trophies. The contract with the Su-
perintendent would go out on Tuesday, August 9, 2016.
2018 National Specialty Report: Pam Helmer reported
that things were moving along with half of the committee
positions filled. They are working on finding agility equip-
ment and have asked for bids from 2 Show Secretaries.
2019 National Specialty Report Pam reminded the Board
that it was not too early to start thinking about 2019
Rescue: Pam Helmer reported that the new Foster Agree-
ment would be ready by the next meeting.
Saber Tails: Tiffany Cannon reported that Katherine is
working on the next issue.
Old Business:
Mid Year Meeting: Susannah reported that the Mid Year
Meeting would be October 29 & 30. Sue Francois will ar-
range the Hotel accommodations and Susannah will let us
know when we can book our rooms.
OFA CHIC# Issue: Lindley will send a query to Bob to post
on the Parent Club list about changing a CHIC require-
ment.
New Business:
AHT Genome List: Susannah will contact the GBGV Club to
possibly write a joint letter to be included on the list.
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