The meeting was called to order at 7:20 PM.

Visitors: Jeff Leath, Pointers and Pharaoh Hounds. Randy Logan, German Shepherds.

Twyla Logan moved, seconded by Rachel Gregory, that the May minutes be accepted as published.  Motion passed.

Board Report:

Nancye Davis is still in the hospital. She'll appreciate phone calls, etc.

Letter of resignation from Chuck and Betty Charlton.

Judges Selection Committee appointments: Garry Clausing, Chair; Phyllis Fortune and Barbara Price.

Corresponding Secretary Jeanne Ringe:

Toy Fox Terriers (Toy Group) and German Pinschers (Working Group) eligible for group competition at AKC shows effective January 2003.

Newsletter received from Roy Morgan, Ophthalmology Veterinary Services in Knoxville.

The Treasurer's Report was circulated. Larry Stogner moved, seconded by Barbara Price, that it be accepted and filed. Motion passed.

AKC Delegate: No report.

Agility: Jeanne Ringe reported that everything is on track for September.

Obedience: Larry Stogner reported that everything is in line for the show next month. Entries close June 19. He needs volunteers for Stewarding and on Friday for setup from 12:00-1:00. The show takes place July 6 and 7, at Central High School, Jacksboro Pike and Essary, in Fountain City.

Fall Show: Karen Clausing and Tom Schmidt are waiting until the Cluster meets to submit a report.

Judges Selection Committee electionsn were held at this time. Elected: Betty Abbott, Debbie Casey, Connie Setzer, and Larry Stogner.

There were no new members to be read in.

New Business:

Jean Dinkins has volunteered her home for the Christmas Party. She is in charge.

Joy Smith, Fall Trophy Chair, moved, seconded by Linda Howard, that we spend $250.00 each for the Best in Show Trophies for Saturday and Sunday. The trophies are paintings by Jim Gray, a local artist. Motion passed.

Bills have not gone out for trophy pledges. They are due Saturday.

The Board recommended that a $1500.00 donation be made to U.T. and a $3500.00 donation be made to the Canine Health Foundation. Discussion followed.

It was suggested that we investigate about what would be the best way to award the U.T. Scholarship. Dr. Karl Barth should be consulted. Also, it was suggested that a stipulation be made that the scholarship be awarded to a local student.

Steve Merritt moved, seconded by Tom Schmidt, that we make the donation to U.T. contigent on the recommendation of a committee. Motion passed.

Debbie Casey moved, seconded by Rachel Gregory, that we donate $3500.00 to the Canine Health Foundation. Motion passed.

The selection of a new Training Director was postponed until July's meeting.

The Board recommended that we pay judge Lee Canalizo $400.00. Rachel Gregory moved, seconded by Karen Clausing, that we accept the Board's recommendation. Motion passed.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 PM.

The Annual Award presentation followed with a good time had by all, good food and good camaraderie.

Respectfully submitted,

Roberto A. Jiménez
Recording Secretary