38 Saber Tails Spring 2016
Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen Club of America
PBGVCA Board of Directors Conference Call
Submitted By PBGVCA Recording Secretary Stephanie Holoubek
Monday, December 14, 2015 • Approved by the Board of Directors
In Attendance: Sandy Bustin, Tiffany Cannon, Bob Co-
hen, Susannah Cooper, Anne Gallant, Lindley Henson,
Stephanie Holoubek, Lora Megli, Gloria Swaine, Jo
Quintenz, Vickie Willmann. Pam Helmer joined the call
at 8:03 pm.
Mike Williquette was absent.
Tiffany called the meeting to order at 7:34 CT.
President’s Report: Tiffany reported she had received
the checks from the Eukanuba Specialties, which she
will forward to Gloria. She received $1913.16 from
MBF, $140 from the Raffle, and $100 from Catalogs.
A $700 reserve was being held by MBF for any extra
charges that might occur. Corey Benedict emailed Tif-
fany that Sight & Scent was having a feature on PBGVs
in the February issue.
Tiffany and the Board received the resignation of the
Saber Tails Editor. Tiffany has consulted with 2 market-
ing agencies she works with asking their input of all
aspects of publishing a magazine, and suggestions
for software programs to use. She has had one person
offer to become the Editor of Saber Tails. This would
possibly be a good time to reevaluate the magazine
and find ways to save money but still produce a good
quality magazine. Bob suggested we possibly split up
the different areas of responsibility. Software sugges-
tions included InDesign. An email blast will be sent
out announcing the change at Saber Tails and asking
for people who might be interested in working with
the magazine. For the time being all submissions to
Saber Tails will be sent to Tiffany.
Pam Helmer joined the meeting 8:03 CT.
Rescue-Pam Helmer: Pam reported that someone in
Ohio asked to put a dog in rescue. However since the
dog had major issues and had attacked someone Res-
cue declined the dog. Several dogs have been referred
to Rescue but many are in shelters that will not work
with Breed Rescue groups.
2016 National Specialty Report-Vickie Willmann: All
applications have been filed and all have been
approved. She is working on a Judges conflict and
that is in the process of being resolved.
MOTION: 12-15-01 (Swaine, second Holoubek) Ap-
prove 2016 Budget as presented by the Show Chair.
Motion passed.
2017 National Specialty Report-Pam Helmer: There
is nothing new to report.
2018 National Specialty Report: Pam has found
someone to be Chair and Assistant Chair. Our con-
sultant believes she has found a hotel in Las Vegas
for the Specialty.
Pam left the call at 8:36 CT.
Vice President’s Report: Bob reported he is working
on major revisions to the rescue/foster agreement.
The Foster Handbook is being rewritten as well.
The Health and Rescue Foundation met and are
satisfied with the progress.
Recording Secretary’s Report: Stephanie asked the
Board to read over the Mid-Year minutes and ap-
prove them by email.
MOTION: 12-15-02 (Cohen, second Gallant) Move to
accept the November minutes. Motion passed.
Notifications of 5 new member applications were
received on Nov.23.
Patty Benefield
24235 W. Hummingbird Drive Channahon, IL 60410
Sponsors: Joan R. Burke & Pat Koprovic
Brad Duelks & Deborah King
340 Catesby Place, Highland Village, TX 75077
Sponsors: Nicholas Frost & Barbara G. Pepper
Ginger Harris & Leo Wiener
5056 Green Pine Drive