TENNESSEE VALLEY KENNEL CLUB
GENERAL MEETING MINUTES
MAY 1, 2003

President Tom Schmidt called the meeting to order at 7:05 PM.

Visitors: Deborah Garrison, Nancye Davis¹s niece, and Jenni Fleming.

Corresponding Secretary: Jeanne Ringe reported about a letter from the
Chattanooga KC announcing that they will be having back-to-back shows in
September 2004.

There were thank you letters from Nancye Davis and Trula Dinkins, and also
from Dr. Karl Barth.

Treasurer: Jean Dinkins circulated the reports from April and May. Nancye
Davis moved, seconded by Debbie Casey that they be filed.
Motion passed.

AKC Delegate:  Karen Clausing reported that AKC is increasing the 0.50
recording fee to $1.50. Also, at the next Delegates Meeting, AKC wants to
change its By-Laws so that the last quarterly meeting can coincide with the
Invitational Show. Roberto Jiménez moved, seconded by Dr. Karl Barth, that
we send Karen to the Portland meeting. Motion passed. The club voted on
whether AKC should change their By-Laws. There being a tied vote (11
for-11against), President Tom Schmidt broke the tie by voting no.

Trophies: Paula Smiddy reported on trophies for the Saturday show. They are
to be ice coolers, director¹s chairs with embroidery, etc. Jan Schmidt
moved, seconded by Roberto Jiménez, that these be the trophies offered.
Motion passed.

At this time the Club elections were held. A recess for tallying votes was
called for by the President. The meeting resumed, and the results of the
election were as follows:
                        President: Tom Schmidt
                        Vice-President: Barbara Price
                        Treasurer: Jean Dinkins
                        Corresponding Secretary: Charles Price
                        Recording Secretary: Roberto Jiménez
                        Board: Garry Clausing, Steve Merritt, Jeanne Ringe, Paula Smiddy,
                                     and Barbara Williams.

New Members: Jean Dinkins moved, seconded by Nancye Davis, that we dispense
with the secret ballot rules.  Motion passed. Catherine Ryan was duly
elected a new member.

First Reading: Jenni Fleming had her first reading.

New Business:   Barbara Williams moved, seconded by Debbie Casey, that we
not keep a P.O. Box because it is not convenient. Motion passed. Jean
Dinkins will try to get a refund for the club.

A committee has been formed in order to approach the Oak Ridge KC to see
whether they would want to join TVKC in the fall.

Dr. Karl Barth moved, seconded by Bob Werdermann, that TVKC have an
information table at the Adoption and Rescue Fair on May 31, and that we
pay th $25.00 fee. Motion passed.

On our next meeting, June 5, the club will present its annual awards. The
club will provide the meat. Linda and Grant Howard are in charge of
purchasing meat, bread, drinks and condiments.

It was announced that Paula Smiddy was the Grand Prize Winner at Bark in
the Park. She raised $2,195.00. Congratulations!

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:10 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Roberto A. Jiménez
Recording Secretary