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GCACDC Meeting

August 9, 2009


  1. Meeting called to order at 12:07 by Merrill
  2. Sign in sheet passed: Attendees are Merrill Olinger, Laurie Watters, Mary-Beth Meyer, Vicki Westphal, Kim Lake, Eric Sheets, Marcia Martin, Zoya Thomas, Cathie Brown
  3. Reading of minutes waived; they are posted on website. Motion to accept as posted: Merrill. Seconded by: Vicki. Motion Passed
  4. Presidents Report: I would like to thank everyone for coming today. We are moving forward on the 2010 National Specialty. There will be a report from the committee in a little bit. I would like to thank the 2010 committee members for all of their hard work, especially since we have had a change in venue. Finding a new site was the work of many people doing research, and finding a site that would work for a group the size of ours.  It is the cooperation of the individuals that will make our National Specialty a success.  Regarding discussion items, the agenda generally is finalized the week before each meeting, so please contact Robyn with any items for discussion you would like to see added to the agenda for the next meeting.
  5. No Secretary’s Report
  6. Treasurer’s Report: Debbie not present but Merrill was sent a report on our bank balances. Money Market acct- $1751.45, Checking accts $1120.07 for an overall total of $2871.52. We have enough money to cover expenses including the deposit for the new 2010 show site.
  7. Committee reports:
    1. Conformation: Kim presented this report: She asks that we don’t forget about our supported entry for the Sacramento KC and Herding Breeds shows October 23-25. We are in the process of purchasing awards for this show. Donations are being accepted. There will be information sent soon to the Gold Coast list about a work party to assemble the award bags. Also, the ACDCA National Specialty is coming up October 10-16 in Belton TX. Entries will open soon. Look for premium lists in the mail.
    2. 2010 Committee: Merrill presented this report: For some months we understood that we had the Dixon site for our show, on a verbal agreement, but they backed out. We had to find a new site quickly. The choice narrowed to either Solano or Yolo County Fairgrounds. Yolo County came out better in price and accommodations and the Board has decided to move ahead and reserve the site with a $500 deposit. We are being offered an excellent flat rate of $4000 for the entire site for the whole week of our show. There are 40 full RV hookups available, and we can even make a small profit on these. We may also be able to offer rental RVs on site, there is a local company who can do this, we hope at a reasonable rate. We have found two local hotels, across the street from each other, which will accept our dogs and which have enough rooms. We plan a fairground-centric event, with most meals and events on site rather than at the host hotels. There are ample buildings and lawns. A good hospitality area is available. There are plans in the works for easily recognizable club volunteers, walkie-talkie communications, morning coffee, afternoon wine bar (donations from local wineries!), etc. Robyn will report more soon. A layout of the fairgrounds was circulated. The site is only about 15 minutes from the herding venue.
  8. Upcoming Events: 
    1. October 23-25 Dixon: N.Cal Herding Breeds Assoc and Sacramento KC show, Gold Coast providing supported entry
    2. December 5: Pat Hastings seminar. Looking for a site; Napa not available. Hoping for a good turnout, tell your friends soon!
    3. December 13: GCACDC Holiday Party at Debbie Crain’s house
  9. New Business:
    1. Herding instinct event being discussed. It was suggested to try either Joyce Shepherd or Deb Pollard as instructor/evaluator. Eric agreed to call both regarding the possibility of a late October or early November event.
    2. Corky Vroom seminar: Are we interested in doing another one? We need to decide 1. Do we want a conformation seminar, especially since we’re putting on the Specialty? Members present say yes. 2. When should it be? Members present suggest late winter, either January or February. 3. Who should it be?  Kim will look into these ideas.
  10. Brags!
    1. Merrill bragged about Jerry: When they were out of town on a recent weekend, it was arranged for a neighbor to take care of the dogs. Neighbor forgot instructions about keeping dogs separated, and let Jerry and Buddy out together and played ball with them and everything went great, to Merrill’s great surprise!
    2. Eric bragged about Seven, grandson of Bandit: Last weekend Eric was transporting special needs kids to camp and Seven was very gentle and affectionate with them, seeming to understand they were fragile but that they liked him being friendly. First real job for Seven (future therapy dog in the making??)!
    3. Merrill bragged about Daisy: She chose NOT to bite Merrill’s grandson, even though heavily provoked by child yanking her jowls, and licked him instead. Good dog!
  11. Next Meeting: October 24 or 25, final date and time TBD, at Dixon fairgrounds, during Sacramento KC Show with Gold Coast supported entry.
  12. Adjournment: Motioned by Merrill, seconded by Marcia. Moved, meeting adjourned at 1:15 PM




 

GCACDC Meeting Minutes

December 21, 2008

 

I.              Meeting called to order at 11:45AM by Pres Merrill Olinger

II.         Sign-in Sheet- Circulated and attached to minutes in secretary’s book

Attendance: Allen Boyle, Jeff Olinger, Merrill Olinger, Katherine Krumm, Eric Sheets, Marge Blankenship, Dee McNeil, Art Blankenship, Marcia Martin, Audrey Kasel, Emma Randall, Cathie Brown, Robyn Kesnow, Debbie Crain, Chris Enos, Kim Lake, Karen Boyle

III.    Reading of Minutes –  Minutes from October meeting to be posted with the December minutes and a POLL to be set up for acceptance/ratification

IV.         President’s Report – I would like to welcome everyone to our annual holiday party. This year has been very important for the club and I would like to thank all of the committees for their hard work in getting us to this point. Two Major accomplishments so far have been the new By Laws and the 2010 National Specialty committees. The work for the 2010 National Specialty is ongoing and we will have an update from them in a little bit. Our new By Laws have gotten us that much closer to our AKC Sanctioning. Our Events Committee has a lot of ideas for next year. Our committees are very active so please sign up for your favorite activity.

We have a big year ahead of us. Anyone may be called upon to perform some small task for the 2010 National Specialty. It is the cooperation of the group that will make our bid for the specialty a success.

The agenda generally is finalized the week before the meeting, so please contact Robyn with any items for discussion you would like to see added to the agenda.

V.              Secretary’s Report – We have received a date and contract for a Pat Hastings Structure in Action Seminar, December 5, 2009 – The seminar fee is $1000 plus all expenses to include airfare or mileage, hotel, meals and airport parking – an approximate cost per Pat Hastings secretary is $1500 – the seminar is an all day event and is historically full – the club sets the attendance fee – if approved we will add this event to our club calendar and advertise on our website after Corky Vroom –discussion followed…

Motion to contract for seminar – Robyn; Second___

Vote – YES – 13, Nay 0, Abstain 1 – Motion passed – Debbie Crain, club treasurer will send a deposit of $500 to confirm the seminar

V.  Treasurer’s Report - Account balance is $5810.09.  Total inflows for the year were $12,391.88 and outflows were $8985.81 for a total net increase of $3406.07 however that doesn’t include some of the costs that will offset what we took in for Corky Vroom. Debbie

VI.         Committee Reports

a.  Performance(Agility/Rally/Obedience) -  No report

b.  Conformation – Just reminders for the Jan 10th & 11th Corky Vroom workshop and Tom Lams workshop May 2nd & 3rd. Also the Cow Palace shows Jan24th & 25th at which we have 3 entries. Marcia has volunteered to help me decorate. Kim

c.  Herding – Eric reported some changes from the AKC coming – also more AKC enforcement of standing rules with the ability to request an exception based on history – more info to follow

d.  Membership – Debbie presented new applications to membership list – Jean Larrieu and Kay Singleton-Kobobel

e.  Fundraising – Corky Vroom coming Jan 10th & 11th

f.  2010 – There will be many small tasks needing to be completed over the next year – it will make the list move fast and the tasks small if we all share in the completion of these tasks – you may be contacted this year to assist in some way – please jump in – Robyn

  VIII. Events Calendar - Added Pat Hastings Seminar December 5, 2009 – Robyn will update on line

IX.         New Members – Presented By Debbie Crain – current census 31 members in good standing– 1 application rejected by the board

 X. Unfinished/Old Business-none

   XI. New Business–No new business at this time

XII.    Brags–reminder of $1.00 for brags(to help with Treasury)

a.  Debbie–Congratulations on a 3rd place in Canine Freestyle Competition with Mayo

b.  Marsha–Congratulations on a new RN title

c.  Gail–Congratulations on showing Jeep at Eukanuba

d.  Cathie–reported Zoya’s dog ____ finished and congrats to Sharon on Mudd’s AOM

e.  Karen–Congrats to Tank on his new RN title

Please write your brags down and hand into Debbie Crain or Karen Boyle for more correct reporting!

XIII. Adjournment –

f.  Motion from Allen Boyle

g.  Seconded by Robyn Kesnow

h.  Motion carried, Meeting adjourned at 12:20 P.M. by President Merrill Olinger.