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Roll Call: Michelle Canfield • Lisa Pruka • Terri Clingerman (absent for first hour) • Jo Roach • Ann Shaw • Megan Harrison • Paige O’Donnell • Lisa Weeks (absent for last hour) • Carol Clark
Members Absent: Michelle Canfield
Call to order: 5:05 pm PDT by Lisa Pruka
1. Recording Secretary’s
Report: Jo Roach
July 2009 board meeting minutes were approved via electronic vote.
2. Corresponding Secretary’s Report: Terri Clingerman
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AKC Correspondence
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Approval for Agility trials #2010507001, #2010507002, #2010507003 (Feb. 26, 27 & 28, 2010) is pending due to the trial fee and judging panel not being submitted yet.
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The results for Agility trials #2009507004 and #2009507004 are processed.
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Sweeps at the 2009 national is approved (regular and working, events #2009507030, #2009507028). AKC reminds us that neither the judge nor any other person residing in the same household as the judge shall exhibit or act as an agent in the regular classes on the national specialty day. In addition, dogs owned wholly or in part by the judge or any member of his/her household are ineligible to be entered in the regular classes on the national specialty day.
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Sweeps at the Olympic Kennel Club in Enumclaw, WA on 8/15/09 is approved (#2009507029).
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Wrote Chris Phillips at AKC to request that AKC grant an ILP/PAL number to Laura Krupa’s “Sydney.”
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Other Correspondence
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Wrote Laura Krupa to tell her that the board has asked AKC to grant an ILP/PAL number to her dog “Sydney.”
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Received a request from Laurie Ann Pepin for BCSA to ask AKC to grant an ILP/PAL number to her dog “Maggie Rose.”
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Received change of address information from a member, forwarded it to Kathy Sours and Ann Shaw (membership and website) and replied with their email addresses for future reference.
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3. Treasurer’s Report: Ann
Shaw
Based on the number of payments we are receiving for both the Specialty and
Membership, offering PayPal is a success.
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4. Interim Business Transacted by E-Mail
1.1. Board Votes
Motion 2009-12 by Michelle Canfield to approve the B course trial grant request made by the Piedmont Border Collie Association for their fall 2009 trial. Second - Jo Roach, In favor – Unanimous
Motion 2009-13 by Jo Roach to approve the new membership application of Karen Bell. Second - Paige O’Donnell, In favor – Unanimous.
Motion 2009-14 made by Jo Roach to approve the minutes of the July 2009 BCSA Board meeting. Second - Michelle Canfield. In favor - Paige O’Donnell, Megan Harrison, Terri Clingerman, Ann Shaw, Abstain - Lisa Weeks
1.5. New Member Applications
The following new membership applications were approved:
Terri Doby (Melissa, TX)
Sponsor – Marie KoebkeElizabeth Diehl (Woodstock, IL)
Sponsor – Lisa PrukaMotion to approve the new membership applications by Jo Roach. Second – Lisa Weeks, In favor – Unanimous.
We also received an application for a new affiliate club but the board was not able to review the application materials prior to the board meeting so we will vote on this application at a later date.
5. Committee Business/Reports:
5.1. Stockdog Focus
Maintain emphasis on the unique working style of the Border Collie. Promote interest in herding amongst dog owners and advertise stockdog usefulness to farmers/ranchers. Continually “raise the bar” on herding excellence, promote best-practice training methods. Discourage genetic drift away from core purpose and history of the breed’s development.5.1.1. Herding: Volunteer Needed
5.5. Public Education
Assist pet owners, budding dog fanciers, new breeders and junior handlers; engage them in the future of the breed.5.5.1. General Education: Catherine Swain
No report.5.5.5. Historian: Ronni DeLay
No report.5.5.3. Juniors: Caitlin Kane
No report.5.5.4. Website: Ann Shaw
2009 Specialty: More pages activated. Electronic forms and PayPal being used. Some confusion resulting in multiple forms being submitted, but otherwise things going smoothly. Have tweaked some of the electronic forms to make things clearer.
Set up Grant Central Page with all available grants listed.
Supported Trials page with information/suggested budget set up.
Implemented PayPal payment option for membership renewal later this year and donations to Health and Rescue funds.
Set up electronic current member renewal form.
Regular site maintenance and updates.
5.3. Fancier Fellowship
Encourage camaraderie and good sportsmanship, sponsor events & competitions, support affiliate clubs, “bridge the gap” between political factions for the best interest of the breed.5.3.1. Affiliate Clubs: Emily Fish
Nothing to report.5.3.5. Agility Trial in April (Pennsylvania): Denise Thomas
No report.5.3.3. Agility Trial in June (Michigan): Teri Dillon
No report.5.3.4. Borderlines: Donna Brooks Brisbin
No report.5.3.5. Membership: Kathy Sours
New member applications have been forwarded to the board.
The dues schedule for members who join after the middle of the year that the previous board approved will be in effect this year and has been posted to our website.
5.3.6. National Specialty Steering Committee: Megan Harrison & Julie Bosier
Lisa Pruka will be uploading some of the AKC trial manuals to the trial chairs email list for easy reference.5.3.7. Specialty – 2009: Lisa Pruka and Paige O'Donnell
Trophy donations are coming but we still need more!
Herding draw will be on 4 August. Entries so far are looking OK for all venues.
Round table discussion schedule is still being worked out as it depends on how many people sign up. These will most likely be held at the fairgrounds during the lunch breaks.
We will be hosting the new “RAD” (Run and Done) agility class on Wednesday before the Invitational. Entry details will be coming out soon.
5.3.8. Specialty – 2010: Julie Bosier and Megan Harrison
The 2010 judges contracts are being reviewed.5.3.9. Specialty – 2011: Emily Fish and April Bruce
We are trying to get the word out to find a herding chair. We really need this soon. April and I are having to make decisions that really should be made by a knowledgeable herding person. I have sent word out to the California clubs. I have gone through all of the local northwest people who others have suggested. So, I am almost at a lost until someone comes forward. We could even do a co-chair for herding. Any suggestions from anyone on someone who may be willing to do this would be greatly appreciated.5.3.10. Versatility: Paige O’Donnell
Paige is waiting to receive the versatility materials from Tashia.5.4. Breeding Evolution
Breeder & buyer education, guidance, mentoring, registry maintenance, breeding excellence recognition. Broaden influence to more than just members.5.4.1. Border Recorder/BCSA Yearbook : Carol Clark
The board discussed ideas for this publication. After more input, we may combine the old name and the new name such as: “Border Recorder: BCSA 2009 Yearbook”
Cindy Geiss has volunteered to help Carol with this project.
5.4.5. Breeding Excellence Recognition Committee: Kim Sykes
No report.5.4.3. Futurity Committee: April Bruce
No report. Ann has been receiving checks for entries.5.4.4. Judges Education: Linn Klingel
The board discussed BCSA approved JE presentations and our financial commitment to these presentations. We will gather more information from Linn.5.4.5. Judges Selection Process: Sonja Donaldson
Thanks to the hard work of Sonja, all the bios for the 2011 judges selection voting were submitted in time to be published in the next issue of Borderlines. Voting information for the 2011 national specialty judges will also be posted on our website. Voting can be done online from our website or via mailed ballot. Information about voting will be on our website and in the next issue of Borderlines. The voting deadline will be October 31, 2009.5.5. Population Management
Approach zero unwanted dogs. Reduce demand, educate buyers on whether the breed is right for them, improve how dogs are placed, “right” breeders produce more, “wrong” breeders produce less, rescue (a short-term stopgap).5.5.1. Breeder Referral: Karen Herceg
The board discussed that AKC and other breed clubs charge breeders to be listed on their breeder referral pages. We do not want to charge extra for this service as we feel it is an important benefit for all members.5.5.5. Rescue Committee: Linda Ramas
Nothing new to report.5.6. AKC Community
Invest in our “dog fancier family”, support protection of dog owners’ rights, stay engaged in AKC governance, contribute to AKC programs, leverage shared breed club knowledge & power.5.6.1. AKC Delegate Business: Carol Clark
Carol will be able to attend the delegate’s meeting in Long Beach in December.5.6.5. AKC Gazette Columnist: Terri Clingerman
Nothing to report. If you have ideas for future columns, please email Terri.5.6.3. Legislative Committee: Linda Baron
No report.5.7. Health and Welfare
Further research on disease cause and cure. Propagate knowledge on health, feeding, care, husbandry and training.5.7.1. Health: Angie Roesch
No report.5.8. General Club Administration
These committees manage club infrastructure tasks that aren’t directly related to our mission statement, but are necessary for the operation of the organization.5.8.1. BCSA Announce & Suggestion Box: Nancy Little
As of July 30th, 2009, there are 354 subscribers to BCSA_Announce.
There were no messages received in the Suggestion Box since my last report.
5.8.5. BCSA Online Fundraising Store with Ivars: Angel Duffy
No report.5.8.3. Finance Committee: Beth Bartholomew
No report.5.8.4. By-Laws Committee: Michelle Canfield
No report.5.8.5. Code of Ethics Revision Committee: Linda Ramas
Lisa forwarded the member comments received, along with the comments from the board, to the committee to review.
6. Old Business
6.1. BCSA Sponsored Trials
The board has reviewed and approved the guidelines for BCSA sponsored trials that Paige drafted. These guidelines are posted on our website: http://bordercolliesociety.com/index_sponev.htm6.2. BCHF Update
The board discussed the latest hold up with getting the 501(c) 3 application filed for BCHF. We are very frustrated by the lack of progress as we know the BCHF board is as well.6.3. AKC Outstanding Sportsmanship Award
Terri will send out an Announce to request nominations for this award. Information on how to nominate a fellow member is on the home page of our website. Nominations are due by 31 August 2009.
7. New Business
7.1. Committee reports for Annual Meeting at National Specialty
Each board member needs to provide a yearly report for the committee they are a liaison for. Megan will collect the reports and present them in a binder at the meeting.7.2. PAL Approval for Maggie Rose.
The board was contacted about reviewing Maggie Rose’s PAL application. Terri Clingerman motioned to approve Maggie Rose’s PAL. Second – Megan Harrison, In Favor – Jo Roach and Paige O’Donnell, Oppose – Ann Shaw, Abstain – none, Absent – Lisa Weeks and Michelle Canfield.7.3. Suggestion Box Submissions/Input from Membership
No submissions.
8. Adjournment
8.1. Date of Next meeting
Monday, September 14, 2009, 5:00 PM PDT
There will be no board meeting in October.
Adjournment motion at 7:42 PM by Ann Shaw
Second: Megan Harrison
In Favor: Unanimous
Respectfully submitted by Jo Roach, BCSA Recording Secretary
Page Updated 10.30.2009