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Roll Call: Michelle Canfield • Lisa Pruka • Terri Clingerman • Jo Roach • Ann Shaw • Megan Harrison • Paige O’Donnell • Lisa Weeks
Members Absent: None
Call to order: 5:06 pm PDT by Lisa Pruka
A disciplinary hearing was held on 13 May 2009 at 6:30 PM PDT in regard to Motion 2009-05 where the board voted to entertain jurisdiction of the charges brought by Judi Amore against Emily Fish of alleged misconduct prejudicial to the best interests of the BCSA and the breed. Before the hearing began, Megan Harrison informed all involved parties that she would abstain from voting on any motion made by the board as a result of this hearing due to an established relationship with the complainant.
During the hearing, the board received confirmation that none of the dogs that Deanne Veselka sent to a third party in March of 2008 died of Parvo virus. According to witness statements, all three dogs are still alive. No evidence presented during the hearing implicated Emily Fish in the theft of Deanne Veselka's dog, Ice. The ownership dispute of the dogs in question is a matter between Deanne Veselka and a third party, neither of whom are members of the BCSA.
The purpose of this meeting was to discuss the disciplinary hearing and to decide if the charges were to be upheld, and if so, what the punishment would be. The board went into executive session for this discussion.
Paige O’Donnell motioned to uphold the charges brought by Judi Amore against Emily Fish, alleging that Emily Fish violated the BCSA Code of Ethics. Emily Fish’s method of notifying Deanne Veselka of the “death” of her dog, Ice, contained falsehoods, was unprofessional, and was in poor taste. The board feels Emily Fish was not acting in the best interest of the Border Collie fancy as described in the BCSA Code of Ethics.
Second – Michelle Canfield
In Favor – Ann Shaw, Terri Clingerman, Jo Roach
Oppose – Lisa Weeks
Abstain – Megan HarrisonMichelle Canfield motioned to formally reprimand Emily Fish for violating the BCSA Code of Ethics as stated in the aforementioned motion.
Second - Paige O’Donnell
In favor – Ann Shaw, Terri Clingerman, Jo Roach
Oppose – Lisa Weeks
Abstain – Megan Harrison
Adjournment
Adjournment motion at 7:02 PM by Michelle Canfield
Second – Lisa Weeks
In Favor - Unanimous
Respectfully submitted by Jo Roach, BCSA Recording Secretary
Page Updated 05.20.2009