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Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen Club of America
PBGVCA Board Meeting Minutes
Annual Board Meeting
March 29, 2017 . Charlotte, North Carolina
In Attendance: Tiffany Cannon, Susannah Cooper, Gloria Swaine, Sandy Bustin, Lora Megli, Jo Quintenz, Mike Williquette,
Vickie Willmann, Anne Gallant, Lindley Henson; Absent: Stephanie Holoubek, Bob Cohen
Guest: Veronica Scheer, Jo Anne Hacker; Minutes taken by Susannah Cooper
President: Tiffany called the meeting to order at 9:14AM EDT. Tiffany reported that she checked with Bob and Stephanie
to see if they had anything to report for the meeting. Tiffany reported that Veronica Scheer will be taking over as the
Eastern region Director in July and Susannah Cooper will be the incoming President. Discussion of an email from a mem-
ber regarding minutes and Saber Tails was discussed.
Vice President: Not in attendance
Recording Secretary: Not in attendance
Corresponding Secretary – Susannah reported there was no need for a vote to narrow the 2019 judges down to 5 at the
National. Susannah had received 5 questionnaires back and that is the amount we put on the ballot, so all will be on the
final ballot sent to the membership to vote on.
Treasurer – Audit will be done at the National. Gloria will report back with the results of the Audit.
Delegate’s Report – Anne missed the meeting due to weather. Anne reported that Rita J. Biddle, Esq., Dominic P. Carota,
Thomas S. Powers, and Harvey M. Wooding were elected to the AKC Board of Directors Class of 2021. Anne also reported
that both amendments (change to Rules to allow for an appeal if a club is turned down or doesn't get an answer in 30
days and the retriever amendment) were adopted.
National 2018 – NTR
National 2019 – Will be in Kerrville, Texas April 9 – 13th. Y.O. Ranch Hotel. Lora Megli is the Chair and Tiffany Cannon is
the Assistant Chair.
Discussion of possibly forming a committee to look at what other clubs do for National Specialties took place. Lindley
would be happy to be on the committee to discuss the options.
Discussion took place about adding Scent Work to future Nationals now that it is recognized by the AKC. Will look into
possibly finding someone to setup and run an ORT at our 2018 National.
Rescue – Still need a Central Region rep. Tiffany will ask at the membership meeting to see if anyone might have interest.
A question was asked whether the Foster guidelines were completed. Will ask Bob on the next call.
Question of whether Sue Smyth had the tri-fold completed. Will check with Sue as she will be at the show. Question of
whether the single page sent by the AKC when a dog is registered was updated properly. Will ask Bob on the next Board
call.
Saber Tails – Tiffany Cannon reported the magazine is getting sent to the printer next week.
Old Business
CHIC Letter will be in Saber Tails with the explanation.