The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Walter Sommerfelt, President.  The meeting was held in the Sequoyah Room of the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine.

The Minutes of the meeting of April 20, 2010, were read.  Keith Bailey motioned to approve as read.  Motion seconded and passed.

Walter Sommerfelt gave the report of the Board Meeting.  We are concerned about what constitutes an employee of AKC.  We want to know if the Board of Directors members are in fact W2 employees and if so they need to give up their right to judge.

Eddie Dulaney gave the report from the Corresponding Secretary. 

Jean Dinkins passed out the Treasurer's Report.  Keith Bailey motioned to file.  Seconded and passed.

AKC Delegate, Karen Clausing, reported that term limits will be coming up again and there will be a vote to remove term limits in September.  Judy Hart wants to have term limits extended for a longer period.

Jan Schmidt motioned to vote for limitation on the terms and the maximum extension period.  Seconded and passed.

Walter reported on the Cluster Committee.

Catherine Bell said the applications for the TVKC Fall Shows are in.  A security room is available across from the Chilhowee Building.  The Red Cross will do a Canine First Aid Course.

Trophy requests are due to Carol Sommerfelt, Chair.  We will have the same type trophies as we had last year and Oak Ridge will have similar trophies.

We will have specialties at our shows on Saturday for bull dogs, collies, dandies, skips, etc.  To have a supported entry, the parent club needs to send a letter and supply trophies and rosettes.

Richard Bohanan is looking for a place where we can have training classes.

Sportsmanship Award:  Bios were read.  Barbara Price is sponsoring Eddie Dulaney;  Karen Clausing is sponsoring Jan Schmidt.  The award will be presented at the June meeting.

Board Nominees: Persons running for the Board gave presentations on their qualifications: Catherine Bell and Karen Clausing (AKC delegate);  Robin Brown, Keith Bailey, DruAnn Martin, Paula Smiddy, Bernadine Luketich and Barbara Price (Board Members).

Next Meeting: Walter stated the next meeting would be a pot luck dinner and awards will be presented.

New Business:  Catherine Bell motioned to send a letter from our president to Pet Safe on the Pet Park. 

Canine Health Foundation: Jean Dinkins  received a letter from the Canine Health Foundation for TVKC to join as a member which would give our club several perks at a cost of $200.  Carol Sommerfelt made a motion to join CHF as a member and pay the $200.  Motion carried.

Shelters: Discussion ensued on shelters and whether they need help such as food donations or volunteers to help.  Jean said we would need to elect someone to be the liaison for the CHF.  DruAnn volunteered.

Meeting Date:

• Garry Clausing made a motion to have our meeting date changed to the third Wednesday of the month.  Motion seconded.  Discussion:  we will need to find a new room for the meetings.  Jean Dinkins will not be able to attend.  Motion defeated.

• Susan Porterfield made a motion to have our meeting date changed to the first Thursday of the month.  Motion seconded.  Discussion:  we will need to find a room for the meeting.  Most people are unable to come because of shows.  Motion defeated.

Brags:  Barbara Price:  Bonnie took Breed and Group 2; Eddie Dulaney:   Ringo took Breed and Group 3 at Waynesville, GA, shows.  Keith Bailey: took best puppy in show and Group Ones.

Dr. Donna M. Raditic from the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, Integrative Medicine Service, Nutrition Resident, presented a very interesting program.  Integrative medicine is the combination of conventional and holistic medicine to determine a diagnosis.  She spoke about alternative treatments available such as chiropractic, acupuncture, supplements, herbal therapies and nutrition.   (Details)

The results of voting for officers and delegate of TVKC were tabulated by Phyllis Fortune, Judy Hart and Nan Anderson as follows:

President:  Walter Sommerfelt

Vice President:  Steve Merritt

Corresponding Secretary:  Beth White

Recording Secretary:  Mary Ellen Kasten

Treasurer:  Jean Dinkins

AKC Delegate:  Catherine Bell

Board Members:  Robin Brown, Keith Bailey, Paula Smiddy, Bernadine Luketich, and Barbara Price

Walter announced that Karen Clausing would remain as our Club delegate until our new delegate was approved by AKC.

Steve Merritt moved the meeting adjourn.  Motion seconded and passed at 8:56 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

 

Nan Anderson, Acting Recording Secretary