Present : Dobbie Bassett, Sherry Caldwell, Aggie de la Garza, Carolyn Embrey, Kim Fitzgerald, Susan Francis-Haughton, Tom Haughton, Larry Harms, Mattie Harms, Shirley Hobbs, Sally Markowitz, Nancy Meinel, Debbie Moore, Cathy Ochs-Cline, Gayle Petrick, Jan Prichard, Rhonda Sheldon, Anne Taylor, Laurie Thomas, David Walczak, Melaine Walczak, Nancy Jo Warczak, Douglas Woods, Patty Woods
Presentation
Debbie Moore showed the agility videotape from the 1998 Cardigan National Specialty Show.
Announcements
1. The President stated that copies of our newsletter will no longer be available on-line at our website. Receiving the newsletter is a privilege of membership.
2. Sue Cogger needs people to help at 7:00 am at the CWCCA supported herding trial on Sunday August 2, 1998 in Smyrna, DE.
Previous Minutes
1. The minutes of the March 1, 1998, meeting were approved without revisions.
Officer Reports
1. Newsletter: No report.
2. Membership: No report.
3. Treasurer: No report.
Committee Reports
1. AKC Club Recognition: Susan Francis-Haughton outlined the process the CCWCC must go through before it is recognized by the AKC as a local specialty club. She suggested a rough time-table for the different steps in the process. After a letter of introduction sent along with supporting documents requested by the AKC, we should hold a fun match and then make plans for a B match. Once we hold one successful B match, then we can officially support an entry at an all-breed show.
2. Nominating Committee: Nancy Jo Warczak solicited informal resumes for positions. The committee will meet soon and will notify the corresponding secretary by August 1st as to the slate of candidates. Open nominations will be taken at our September meeting.
3. Ways and Means: No report.
Unfinished Business
1. Members voted on the name of our newsletter. The winner is CARDI CLIPPER !!!!!!!!
2. We discussed the issue of charging for litter announcements and brags as well as advertisements in our newsletter. We agreed that it is fair to charge the sum of $1.00 per 15 words and perhaps $5.00 per business card advertisement.
3. We have not yet voted to ratify our Constitution and Bylaws, however, we are running the club as if we had them in effect. The following changes to our Constitution and Bylaws were approved: Article I. Section 1. memberships will be defined, ( a ) Individual membership shall be open to persons 18 years of age and older. Individual members enjoy all the Privileges of the Club including voting and holding office. ( b ) Household membership shall be open to two adults residing in the same household. Each shall be entitled a separate vote and to hold office.
( c ) Junior membership shall be open to persons 10 to 17 years of age. Junior members cannot vote or hold office. They may convert to individual members upon reaching their 18th birthday.
( d ) Associate membership shall be open to persons 18 years of age and older at a reduced rate. Associate members enjoy all the Privileges of the Club except they cannot vote or hold office. Associate membership is open to those persons who wish to support the club but are unable to regularly attend meetings. Associate members are not counted in determining a quorum.
Article I. Section 2. dues are payable on or before the 1st day of January of each year........During the month of November the Treasurer....Article I. Section 3. add a sentence to reflect that anyone applying for membership after September 1st will not have to pay more dues come the following January. We also need to add a section to Article I. Section 4. about reinstatement of membership. After lapsing, members must go through the regular process of applying for membership (as outlined by the bylaws).
New Business
1. Nancy Jo Warczak distributed extra copies of the CWCCA health survey.
2. A supported show committee was formed with Sherry Caldwell and Cathy Ochs-Cline as co-chairs and Pam Allen as a member.
3. An ad hoc committee for our December holiday meeting will include Nancy Meinel, Rachel Doggett, and Susan Francis-Haughton. We hope to have a festive atmosphere for our important December meeting which shall include items or services available at a silent auction as well as a secret gift exchange. The meeting/event will be held at the home of Susan Francis-Haughton and Tom Haughton in Severna Park, MD. Date and time to be determined at our September meeting.
4. Cathy Ochs-Cline announced a blood-drawing clinic for the new PRA test at the home of Shirley Hobbs in Upper Marlboro, MD, probably on July 19, 1998. A sign-up sheet was passed around and people will be notified about what times to bring their dogs. About 30 dogs are needed to get the discounted fee. This clinic will also be announced on SHOWCARDI-L.
5. Our next meeting will be on Sunday, September 20, 1998, at the home of Aggie de la Garza in Catharpin, VA at 12:00. Cardigans are once again welcome! Someone will demonstrate therapeutic massage for dogs.
6. The meeting adjourned at 12:35 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Francis-Haughton
Temporary Recording Secretary
Chesapeake Cardigan Welsh Corgi Club