TENNESSEE VALLEY KENNEL CLUB
MEMBERSHIP MEETING MINUTES
MARCH 2, 2006

The President Phyllis Fortune called meeting to order at 7:00 PM. In the absence of Roberto Jimenez, Recording Secretary, Cathy Ryan, took the minutes of this meeting. Sign-in Sheet was passed to those attending.  President verified that there was a quorum at the meeting. Minutes of the last meeting were not available.

Report of the Board Meeting: Phyllis reported that it was agreed by the Board that at the National Specialty week following the TVKC shows, use of the club's equipment will be provided at no charge with a refundable deposit. She stated that this had been voted on several years ago.

Report of the Corresponding Secretary: Carolyn Price read correspondence that had been received including a letter from AKC that everything was in order for the club's upcoming Rally and Obedience trials.

Report of the Treasurer: Report was distributed to the members and given by Jean Dinkins, Treasurer.
Motion by Catherine Bell to file the Treasurer's report. Seconded by Barbara Williams Motion Carried. Report is made a part of these minutes.

Report of the AKC Delegate: Karen Clausing reported that the next meeting would be in New York. She stated that there would be elections for the Board of Directors from among 3 nominees chosen by the nominating committee. Karen asked for direction from the membership. Discussion followed. Motion by Nancy Davis that our Delegate, Karen Clausing, listen to the forum and use her judgment in voting for a candidate. Seconded by Judy Hart Discussion continued on this matter. Karl Barth called the question. Motion carried with one opposition vote.

Report of Committees:

Show Committee: Catherine Bell, Show Chairman, reported that the German Shepherd Dog Club of East Tennessee (GSDCET) has expressed an interest in holding their specialties and supported entry at our fall shows. Catherine indicated that the club has given back three dollars ($3.00) per dog, not per entry, to specialty clubs in the past. The expected entry would be about 60-70 dogs. Karen Clausing indicated that we have to use the judges that have already been hired and anticipates all of the judges' entries will be full to the brim. Catherine stated the judges selected by GSDCET could be used for overages. Motion by Judy Hart to allow Catherine to discuss with the GSDCET having their specialties in conjunction with our fall shows and to have the authority to offer the three dollars ($3.00) per dog not per entry. Seconded by Ace Russell. Discussion continued on this matter. Vote: 12 in favor 6 opposed Motion carried

Motion by Karen Clausing to offer the Collie Club the same three dollars per dog. Seconded by Nancy Davis
After extensive discussion the motion was amended as follows: Motion amended by Karen Clausing that TVKC offer three dollars ($3.00) per dog to any Specialty Club who offers a designated specialty and entry at each show.  Second Nancy Davis agreed to this amendment. Discussion continued on this matter. Cathy Ryan called the question. Vote 3 in favor, remained opposed.  Motion failed.

Motion by Judy Hart that the Board appoint a small committee to look into the matter of supported entries and designated specialties. Seconded by Charles Price Motion carried.

Committee Reports:

Ace Russell reported that the Agility Trials to be held on March 24, 25, 26, 2005 indoors in Harriman are going well. He asked for Volunteers to assist especially on Friday and Sunday. He passed a Volunteer sign in sheet. He indicated that the judges' gift will be a session with the message therapist who is a vendor at the show.  There is a date change for classes from 3/15 to 3/29. There will be a Rally seminar at Meadowbrook. Rally will be added to the July shows.

Karen Clausing reported that the obedience/conformation classes have had a very good turn out. There was a problem with getting the area cleaned up after a Cattle show/sale due to a delay in picking up the animals and the student were not able to clean up because they had to attend class. This was only one incident. Otherwise things have gone well.

Canine Heath Foundation report given by Catherine Bell.  Catherine gave a brief summary of donations that had been made to the foundation and where the grants are going.

Karen Clausing announced the judges that have been selected and contracted for the fall shows.

Nominating Committee: Jean Dinkins indicated that the committee has met and expects to finalize the slate shortly.

Motion made by Catherine Bell for the entry fees to be set for the upcoming fall shows as follows:  $23.00 for the first entry, $20.00 for second entry. Seconded by Nan Anderson. Discussion followed. Vote: 5 in favor, 11 against. Motion failed.

Motion made by Barbara Williams for the entry fees to be set for the upcoming fall shows as follows: $23.00 for the first entry, $20.00 for the second entry, and $18.00 for Puppy and Bred-by-exhibitor entries. Seconded by Judy Hart. Vote: 14 in favor. Motion carried.

Motion made by Judy Hart to have no entry fee for Junior Handlers. Seconded by Gary Clausing. Vote: 5 in favor, 9 against. Motion failed.

Motion made by Judy Hart to set the entry fee for Junior Handlers at $5.00. Seconded by Jean Dinkins. Motion carried.

Motion made by Catherine Bell to place a one-half page ad in the September Issue of the Gazette for the fall shows. Seconded by Judy Hart. Discussion followed related to cost, $475.00, and approval of the ad by the Show committee. Motion carried.

Discussion followed regarding advertising of the fall shows such as, making up a flyer to be brought to and handed out at other shows, doing a mailing, etc.

President Phyllis Fortune introduced visitors Judy and Michael Morman.

Election of New Members:
Carolyn Price, Corresponding Secretary, did a second reading and introduced Susan Nash who has applied for membership. Susan has Norwegian Elk Hounds. Susan was asked to leave the room. Motion made by Charles Price to waive the rules for a secret ballot. Seconded by Karl Barth. Motion carried.
Membership voted to approve Susan Nash for membership to TVKC.

Nancy Davis stated that UT is in need of an MRI unit that will cost 20 thousand dollars. She asked that TVKC make a donation to UT to be used toward this machine. It was noted that five-thousand dollars was donated to a scholarship fund by TVKC in January 2005. To date we have not been notified as to who received this scholarship. Karl Barth will look into these matters and report back to the club at the next meeting.

Barbara Price volunteered to bring the refreshment for the next meeting.

Motion made by Charles Price to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Jeanne Weber Ringe. Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,

Catherine T. Ryan