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proportional to each other and suggested we adjust the prices.
Tiffany has written some suggested new guidelines for publish-
ing and the Editorial Committee.
Policies & Procedures – Jo is working on the P&P manual includ-
ing a Board Code of Conduct, and other guidelines such as Saber
Tails. The Trophy Curator is also in the Show Manual and any
changes should be reflected there as well.
Meeting was adjourned at 5:30 p.m.
At 10:00 a.m. the Board was given a tour of the facilities at
Harrah’s. We were shown the rooms were the show ring would
be and where grooming and seminars would be held. These
rooms are on the third level of the hotel and are the only things
on this floor. There is a loading dock on the ground floor that
is available to use. There is a freight elevator there that can
be used by show participants to load and unload any crates,
grooming tables, auction items, etc. as needed. There are no
green spaces, but the staff is willing to create a green space for
us outside the hotel. There is a park/field about one block to the
east of the hotel that would be available as well.
At 12:00 p.m. the Hotel furnished a wonderful meal as an ex-
ample of the food possibilities for our banquet.
Respectfully submitted,
Stephanie Holoubek
PBGVCA Board of Directors Conference Call Minutes
Monday, November 14, 2016
In Attendance: Tiffany Cannon, Bob Cohen, Susannah Cooper,
Anne Gallant, Lindley Henson, Stephanie Holoubek, Lora Megli,
Jo Quintenz, Vickie Willmann. Lindley Henson will join the call
later.
Tiffany called the meeting to order at 7:35 pm Central.
President’s Report: Tiffany Cannon reported the Royal Canin
Specialties were progressing well. She has written a letter
to Eddie Dziuk at OFA and is awaiting his reply.
Vice President’s Report: Bob Cohen has been working on the
amended Complaint Procedure.
Recording Secretary’s Report: Stephanie Holoubek
Motion: 11-16-01 (Cooper, Quintenz second) Move to approve
both the Board Minutes from October and the Mid Year Meet-
ing. Motion passed with one abstention.
Stephanie reported that she had received a petition from Susan-
nah Cooper who wants to run for President of the PBGVCA.
Corresponding Secretary’s Report: Susannah Cooper reported
she had sent a letter to Michael Edwards explaining the Board’s
position about a member complaint. She also reported she
would soon be getting the Judges selection ballots counted.
Treasurer’s Report: Gloria Swaine
Club assets total $76,624.60. Overall, the net loss as of Octo-
ber 2016 is $1,275.10. This includes a net loss of $2,045 .66 in
General operations, offset by a net income of $248.00 in Hunt
activities and a net income of $641.68 in Show Event activities.
Membership renewals began November 2nd. As of November
14, 2016, only one individual has requested to be placed as an
Associate Member.
Motion: 11-16-02 (Cannon, Cohen second) Move to approve
the October financials as presented and the 2016-17 Budget as
amended. Motion passed.
Lindley joined the call at 7:56 pm Central.
Delegate’s Report: Anne Gallant reported that the AKC would
have a vote in December about extending show closing times no
later than 11:59 pm. Anne will get more information and discuss
further during the December call.
Pam Helmer joined the call at 8:00 Central.
2017 National Specialty Report: Pam Helmer reported the 2017
National is coming along. Beverley is sending more information
to go into Saber Tails. Additional information will be added to
the website. Preliminary schedule is being worked out.
2018 National Specialty Report: Pam reported the 2018 National
is coming along well and believes that a place outside for Agility
has been found.
2019 National Specialty Report: Pam reported that DFW is
proving to be challenging but they are currently working with 2
hotels.
Rescue: Pam Helmer reported that there is still a need for a
Midwest Rep for rescue.
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