TENNESSEE VALLEY KENNEL CLUB
GENERAL MEETING MINUTES
MAY 6, 2004

President Tom Schmidt called the meeting to order at 7:15 PM.

Visitors: Carol and Kevin Stone-Obedience. Alanna and Jody Webster-Pug, Conformation and Obedience.

The minutes of the April meeting were approved as corrected: Elected to the AKC Board was Tom Davies, not as printed. In the Agility report, thanks should go to Sandy Jessop, not as printed. Also, trophies for the Saturday fall show will be handmade stoneware items, not rosettes. Rosettes will be given as trophies for the Sunday show.

Corr. Sec'y: Charles Price reported: A flyer from an IAMS Symposium, a 5 DVD set on dog health, showing, etc. This would cost $20 for clubs. An AKC survey about delegates, etc., which Karen Clausing will bring at the June meeting. Three Match flyers, B-OB, one of which is Western NC KC on May 22. Also, the Smoky Mtn Dog Owners Assoc. is sponsoring a seminar, Pat Trotter's Born to Win, on August 14 & 15. Cost is $150.

Treas.: Jean Dinkins circulated her report. Connie Setzer moved, seconded by JoBeth Kelly, that the report be accepted to be filed. Motion passed.

AKC Delegate: Karen Clausing reported that the next Delegates' meeting will be held in Nashville, in June. At that meeting, a vote will be taken whether to allow a 3 point major to be awarded to the Reserve Winners, at the (ONE) National Specialty provided that the entry in each sex is double to that needed for a 5 point major. Dr. Karl Barth moved, seconded by Debbie Casey that our Delegate vote to approve this amendment. Motion passed. The club has not heard anything about the $500 contribution we made toward the Hospitality at that meeting. Sandy Jessop indicated that a donation from the Siberian Husky Club of Middle TN was not accepted because a corporation was sponsoring the hospitality at the meeting.

At this point, Annual Elections were held. Elected to office for the 2004-2005 club year:

President Tom Schmidt; Vice-President, Barbara Price; Corresponding Secretary: Carolyn Price; Recording Secretary: Roberto A. Jiménez; Treasurer: Jean Dinkins; AKC Delegate: Karen Clausing. Board of Directors: Garry Clausing, Pat Hartman, Jeanne Weber Ringe, Paula Smiddy, and Barbara Williams.

Show Comm.: Barbara Price reported that everything was going well. Purina will not be able to sponsor our shows this year. Natural Balance has offered to pay for our armbands (@ $700-800) and will contribute some dog food, aprons, etc., for other prizes. If chosen, next year they will be able to donate more money, etc. Cathy Ryan moved, seconded by Sandy Jessop, that we accept Natural Balance's offer. Motion passed. Karen Clausing reminded people to sign up for trophy donations.

JoBeth Kelly reported that she has received some reservations/checks for vendor space for the fall shows.

Public Ed.: Pat Hartman reported that AKC is accepting individual dog registrations online.

At this point, Cathy Ryan moved, seconded by Dr. Karl Barth, that the club purchase the 5 DVD set from IAMS, for $20. Motion passed. Barbara Williams suggested that these DVDs be shown to the club as an educational program.

The club thanked Cathy Ryan for hosting Hospitality this month.

A question was brought up as to whether the club should join East TN Dog Owner Handlers for Training Classes.

Christmas Party: Connie Setzer moved, seconded by Barbara Williams, that the Christmas Party be Held at Naples Restaurant and that the club spend no more than $500 towards the party. Motion passed. The party will be held on Saturday, December 4, 2004.

Election of new members: Second reading on Alanna Webster and Becky Crippen. Debbie Casey moved, seconded by Cathy Ryan, that the rules be suspended. Motion passed. They were both elected to membership. First reading: Keith Bailey

Annual Awards: Jan Schmidt will be in charge of the Buffett. Members usually bring salads, desserts, etc. Connie Setzer moved, seconded by JoBeth Kelly, that the club provide meat, drinks, condiments, and paper supplies. Motion passed.

Connie Setzer moved, seconded by Garry Clausing, that a committee should be appointed to look into other dates for next year's shows. Motion passed.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:20 PM.

Respectfully submitted,
Roberto A. Jiménez, Recording Secretary