TENNESSEE VALLEY KENNEL CLUB
MEMBERSHIP MEETING MINUTES
JUNE 1, 2006

The President Phyllis Fortune called meeting to order at 7:10 PM.

Sign-in Sheet was passed to those attending. President verified that there was a quorum at the meeting.

Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved as amended.

Report of the Board Meeting:
Phyllis reported that the Judges Election Committee is to be comprised of 7 members. The BOARD has elected 3 members of the Judges Selection Committee: Sharon Reynolds, Carol Stone and Cathy Ryan who was appointed Chairperson. The membership is to select the remaining 4 members. Nominations will be held later in the meeting.

Report of the Corresponding Secretary:
Ed Dulaney made a new membership director available to the members. He reported on correspondence that had been received. It was suggested that the club newsletter be sent electronically. It was agreed after discussion that the next newsletter will be mailed to the membership and that any member who wants it sent electronically after that should email Ed and notify Ed what format they require.

Report of the Treasurer:
Report was distributed to the members and given by Jean Dinkins, Treasurer.
Motion by Karl Barth to file the Treasurer's report.
Seconded by Nan Anderson .
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 North Carolina. There will be several amendments to be considered. Karen asked for directions from the membership.
One amendment is related to elimination of the nominating committee. It was suggested that changes would cause many problems.
Motion by Carol Stone to have our TVKC Delegate Karen Clausing vote against the proposal to abolish the nominating committee.
Seconded by Catherine Bell
Motion carried with one opposing vote by Axel Ringe who requested to be acknowledged.

Another proposed amendment is related to changes in the rules applying to judges who are also AKC Delegates being allowed to charge fees plus expenses when they judge. There was a lengthy discussion on this matter.
Karen asked for direction from the membership.
Motion by Keith Bailey to have our AKC Delegate, Karen Clausing, support the AKC change to the by-laws to allowing AKC Delegate Judges to be paid a judges fee.
Seconded by Sandy Jessop
Discussion ensued on this matter. If the change occurs, AKC Delegates who are also professional judges can charge a fee to judge plus expenses. Presently, if an AKC Delegate wishes to charge a judging fee they cannot also hold the position of Delegate.
Cathy Ryan called the question.
In favor of the motion 11, opposed 8.
Motion carried.

Floor was opened to nominations from the membership for the Judges Selection Committee.
The following members were nominated: Catherine Bell, Gary Clausing, Larry Stogner, Roberto Jimenez.
Motion made by Jean Dinkins to cease the nominations.
Seconded by DruAnne Martin
Motion Carried. Since 4 members were nominated from the floor there was no need for a secret ballot. The nominated members are made a part of the committee.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Show Committee: Catherine Bell reported that everything is going well and on schedule. Request was made for donations toward the prizes that are being awarded at the show to BIS and Group I winners. Individual trophy donations will be accepted but must be received by the Trophy Chairperson, Cathy Ryan, no later than 8/1/2006. Flyers will be available to the membership at the next meeting to take to local shows to be distributed. An ad will be going in the AKC events calendar advertising the fall shows.

UT Scholarship Committee Report: Phyllis Fortune reported that the committee is setting up a meeting with UT to discuss the Scholarship donations with the University and will give the club a report as soon as this takes place.

Christmas Party: Catherine Bell reported that the Christmas party will be held on Saturday, 12/6/2006 at the Peerless Restaurant on North Peters Road in Knoxville, TN. Hourdevers will be at 6:00 PM, dinner at 7 PM. There will be a choice of beef, poultry and seafood at a cost of between $17 and $27. This will be published in the Newsletter.

Performance: Larry Stogner reported that the Obedience and Rally July shows on 7/1, 7/2, 2006 and the Boxer Specialty on 6/30 are going fine. The ring mats have been ordered.

Agility: Ace Russell reported that the shows on 9/9, 9/10, 2006 will be outdoors under the new regulations and the club's participation in the AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Program.Ace stated there has been overtures to other AKC Clubs and educational facilities to participate in the events; such as, CGC event.

Specialty Committee: A written report was submitted by this committee related to the matter of supported entries and designated Speciaties. Due to the hour, it was agreed by the membership to put this report over to the next membership meeting.

Election of New Members: There were no new members present.

Judges Selection Committee: Cathy Ryan, Chairperson; Carol Stone, Sharon Reynolds, Catherine Bell, Gary Clausing, Larry Stogner, Roberto Jimenez.

Jean Dinkins announced that club dues are due.

Motion made by Karl Barth to adjourn the meeting.
Seconded by Keith Bailey
Motion carried.

TVKC AWARDS WERE PRESENTED BY JEAN WEBER RINGE.

Respectfully submitted,

Catherine T. Ryan

TVKC Recording Secretary