Summer 2019 Saber Tails 59    

Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen Club of America

FEBRUARY 10, 2019 ~ Conference Call

In Attendance:

 Bob Cohen, Susannah Cooper, Andy Elledge, 

Jo Anne Hacker, Stephanie Holoubek, Helen Ingher, Laura 

Liscum, Lora Megli, Jill Otto, Veronica Scheer, Gloria Swaine, 

Vickie Willmann

Susannah called the meeting to order at 7:34 CT.

President’s Report:

 Susannah Cooper reported that the elec-

tion ballots should probably be outsourced to a third party. 

Susannah reported that she sent the recommended photogra-

pher contract changes, made by the board, to Megan for the 

2020 National.  

Vice President’s Report:

 Bob Cohen had NTR

Recording Secretary’s Report:

 Stephanie Holoubek

Motion #02-19-01 (Liscum, second Cooper)

 Move to ap-

prove the January minutes. Motion passed with Holoubek 

abstaining.

Motion #02-19-02 (Swaine, second Elledge) 

Move to ap-

prove an associate to full membership request by Donna & 

Edward Pangburn on February 28 pending no negative com-

ments. Motion passed.

Corresponding Secretary’s Report: 

 Andy Elledge reported 

she had sent thank you notes to the “Meet The Breed” workers 

at Westminster.

Treasurer’s Report:

 Gloria Swaine reported that Club assets 

as of January 31, 2019 total $66,998.87. As of January 31, 

there is a net loss for 2018-19 of $2,749.40. This loss consists 

of a net loss of $5,401.48 in General activities, offset by a net 

gain of $2,008.24 in Show events, and a net gain of $1,788.34 

in Hunt activities.

Pam Helmer joined the call.

Rescue: 

Pam had NTR.

2019 National Specialty Report:

 Lora reported she had sent 

the scent premium for AKC approval and was working on the 

online entries for scent work. The Premium is now online.  Jo 

Anne Hacker will check on oxygen masks or other equipment 

needs for the Kerrville Fire Department.

Motion #02-19-03 (Cohen, second Scheer)

 Move to spend 

up to $850 on oxygen masks or a similar need for the Kerrville 

Fire Department. Motion passed.

Laura asked if the Videographer would tape the Health Semi-

nar. Gloria reported that recording the Seminar is in the Vid-

eographers contract. 

Laura also asked if things might be shipped to the hotel and 

how early before the National. Lora will ask the hotel rep.

2020 National Specialty Report: 

 Pam reported she had re-

ceived a proposal from the GBGVCA to participate in our 

2020 National.

Motion #02-19-04 (Megli, second Elledge)

 Move to accept 

the proposal from the GBGVCA for the 2020 and 2021 Na-

tional Specialty. Motion passed.

2021 National Specialty Report:

 Pam has volunteered to 

Chair the 2021 National with Sue Smyth as her co-chair. Sue 

has been nominated to be a judge and if elected Pam has an 

alternate if Sue does judge.

Delegate’s Report: 

 Helen Ingher discussed the candidates for 

the AKC Board Election. She will miss the next Board Call 

due to her attendance at the AKC Delegate meeting.

Saber Tails

:

 Lora Megli reported that the next issue should go 

out soon. She will work on recommendations for the future 

of Saber Tails.

Old Business:

 Beverly Childs will write up a job description 

for the Awards Committee Chair.

New Business:

Motion #02-19-05 (Liscum, second Scheer)

 Move to allow 

up to $500 to cover the hotel and registration costs of sending 

Peggy Evanich to the AKC CHF Conference. Motion passed.

Veronica discussed adding a tool to our database that will 

determine the Coefficient of Inbreeding as used by the Ken-

nel Club. The cost of the software is $10,000 and the Health 

Foundation is willing to pay $5000 towards the cost. The 

Board decided to help educate the Club on this breeding tool 

and poll our Breeders to see if it would be something they 

would use.

Next Meeting: 

 Wednesday April 10 - National Specialty – 

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ville, SC indicating that the club decided to cancel the spe-

cialty and instead do a supported entry at that show.  Veronica 

will update the calendar on the website.

Bob Cohen brought up purchasing plaques for outgoing board 

members and also the special recognition and sportsmanship 

award plaques.  

Helen Ingher said the Health Committee is working on health 

issues for breed preservation and sustainability.

Vickie Willmann indicated that the next Feasibility Commit-

tee Meeting would be January 21, 2019. 

Next Meeting:

  February 18, 2019 due to Westminster being 

on February 11.

Meeting Adjourned:

  10:16 EST