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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.