Meeting held at the U T Veterinary School in Room A117 and was called to order by President Phyllis Fortune at 7:00PM with a quorum of members present.
Minutes of the January 3, 2002 meeting were approved with two corrections. Tania Wilson's name was incorrectly spelled; the CGC test will be February 23 (not the16th).
Report of the Board Meeting: Phyllis stated that a Special Board Meeting had been called to discuss that we have the opportunity to have back to back shows in the Fall. This will be a great opportunity for us. We will also have Obedience with the Fall Cluster.
Report of President: Training classes will begin again on February 18th, Monday night at the Farmers Market at 6:00PM. Ads have been put in the paper. Several people have already signed up for both Conformation and Obedience. Phyllis stated that she had gotten an e-mail from Rachel Gregory. She has moved to South Florida and is doing well. She said to tell everyone hello and her door is always open.
Corresponding Secretary: Jeanne was absent, but sent information with Phyllis. There will be a Movement Analysis Seminar by Sandra A. Priest DVM, on February 9, 2002 from 1 -3 PM at Diane's School of Charm. The cost will to $50.
Report of Treasurer: See attached.
Program: Doris Werderman introduced Debbie Casey and her 2 Norwegian Elkhounds. Debbie gave a very interesting program on the Breed.
Report of the Delegate: There are 3 positions open for the Board of Directors with 9 Nominations for their positions. Nancye stated that a lot of discussions on the High Volume Kennels of the Puppy Mills. Also some changes on Breed-By. Breeders or Co-Breeders can show the dogs in Breed-By. No family member can show the dog. Nancye is not sure whether or not she can attend the next Delegate meeting. She may be having Surgery. She asked that we approve her going, and if she can she will. Jean made the motion to approve Nancye going to the next Delegates Meeting if she is able.
Committee Reports: Tom stated that there was a Special Board Meeting to vote on having back- to- back shows in the Fall pending the vote from the Club. He stated that the back- to- back shows would be very good for TVKC. This means we will have a 5-day show in the Fall. This was precipitated by Chattanooga deciding not to do the Spring Shows and to go back- to- back in the fall. Connie made the motion for TVKC to go back- to- back for the Fall Show. This was seconded and passed. Kingsport will not be with us in 2003. They have decided to do back-to- backs in the spring. We will still have the 4-day show and possibly a day of Specialties. Hopefully we can continue the 5-day cluster. Tom stated that we would be using the whole building this year at the Expo Center. CJ Favre and another handler will be marking off the spaces for grooming. They will be given spaces to park their motorhomes for doing this. Tom stated that Steve Merritt has been asked to handle the parking for all 5 days of the Cluster. Barbara Swartz will be coming to do a seminar on being a Show Chairman.
Pat Hartman stated that she has contacted AKC Public Education and they will be setting up the Public Education Display on the most attended days of the show. They will be shipping in their big booth. Pat will need a crew to help her set up the booth.
Obedience: Larry stated that we have been approved for the Obedience Trial July 6th and 7th. They will be needing volunteers to help. Larry mentioned that he would like $50 given for High in Trial instead of $25. Nancye made a motion to give $50 for High in Trial trophy for each day. Motion seconded and passed.
CGC Testing: Twyla stated the CGC Testing would be February the 23rd from 1 to 3 at Central High School. Twyla states that she will need more CGC Handbooks. Tom made the motion to buy 50 CGC Handbooks forTwyla to use.
Dru mentioned that in Loudon County there was a dog attack on a mailman. She stated that Loudon County was now looking at a bite law. She is working with them to see that things go the right way. She mentioned that they would like to get programs set up in the schools on responsible dog ownership. Pat has information that they can use. Dru is interested in getting these programs set up. Pat says this is all well and good, if you can get the volunteers to help. She mentioned that she can get no help. Dru stated that you just need to get the information in the schools. Phyllis asked Dru to help Pat on the Public Education. Dru accepted.
Doris mentioned that Pat Hartman would be doing the next Program on Ring Stewarding.
Dru mentioned that the Nashville Shows are on March the 7th and 8th. Dru made the motion to change the next meeting to Tuesday, March the 12th. Seconded by Karen. Motion failed. Dru made another motion to have the meeting on Tuesday, March the 6th. Motion failed. Phyllis asked the Board Members if they would be here the first Thursday of March. Most of them would be present. Phyllis stated that the next meeting is Thursday, March the 7th.
Reading of new member applications: Paula Smitty- first reading- she has Norwich Terriers. She will help with CGC and where ever else she can.
Becky Nelson-first reading-she has Shetland Sheepdog, Rottweiler, and Bostons. She will help wherever needed.
Second Readings: Jennifer Kormedy, Diane Steffy, Homer Creason and Heather Creason. All 4 were voted on by way of ballot vote. All were voted into the club.
New Business: Dawn mentioned that she had been asked by Jeanne Rings to talk about the Agility Trial. She stated that Jeanne and Ace would like to upgrade the trophies for the next Agility Trial. Jeanne has been paying around $700 to $800 on the prizes. The upgrade will take the cost to about $2000. Connie made the motion for Jeanne to upgrade the trophies for the Agility Trial. This was seconded and passed.
Old Business: None
Linda Howard made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Meeting adjourned.
Submitted by Recording Secretary,
Barbara Price