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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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