President, Martin Goldberg, called the meeting to order at 1:00 P.M.  The meeting was held at the Hidden Valley Park in Martinez, CA during the SJMSC, “Dog Day Afternoon” club picnic. 

Patricia O’Brien made a motion to accept the last Board Minutes as read.  Motion passed.

Report of the President:  Marty Goldberg expressed satisfaction with the well attended turnout at the SJMSC, “Dog Day Afternoon” club picnic event.  It was announced that the SJMSC records show 57 households listed containing membership(s).  This membership establishes the SJMSC as the largest Miniature Schnauzer Club in Northern California.

Treasurer’s Report:  Pam Satlof reported the SJMSC received $180 earmarked for the Rescue Fund.  A balance of $1544 was reported for the SJMSC.                           

Patricia O’Brien moved to pay $53 for the flowers sent to Rebecca and Cecil Galloway.  Motion passed.

Corresponding Secretary:  Dan Durigan received one puppy request and the request was referred to Brenda Couey.

Breeder/Handler Committee:  The committee is to meet and report to the Board a resolution to support continued advertising for Breeders/Handlers on the SJMSC Website.  It was suggested that a $50 annual fee be levied from each Breeder/Handler to support the cost of advertising on the SJMSC Website.

Board/General Membership Meetings:  Pam Satlof moved to revise the required number of Board and General Membership meetings to be held during the calendar year.  Motion tabeled.

Dan Durigan made a motion to take the discussion on the number of Board and General Membership meetings back to committee for resolution.  Motion passed.

Next Board Meeting:  August 20, 2000, following the Grooming Workshop in Danville.  Check the “SJMSC Calendar of Events” online at http://www.sjmsc.com for additional information/updates.

Next General Membership Meeting: Following Best of Breed judging at Stockton Dog show 11/26.

Adjournment:  Pat O’Brien moved to adjourn the meeting.  The meeting was adjourned at 1:20 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,

JOE RATTO,  Recording Secretary

Board Meeting Minutes

The board meeting was called to order at 1:50 by the president, Martin Goldberg at his home located in Danville, CA.  The recording secretary was not present and Cleo Home acted as recording secretary.

 ATTENDEES: Pam Satlof, Martin Goldberg, Dan Durigan, Dorothy Anderson, Patricia O’Brien, Cleo Home.

 The agenda was reviewed and approved.

 Minutes of the last meetings: Approval of the previous meeting minutes was deferred, pending publication.

 President’s Report: Non-profit state forms need to be filed.  Dan Durigan as Corresponding Secretary will file.

 Corresponding Secretary: Dan Durigan reported.  He received the state form and will file along with the Bi-annual registration fee of $20.

 Treasurer: Pam Satlof reported.  Pam did not have the detailed report but reported that the club is solvent.

 Membership: Marty Goldberg reported for Dennis Ross.  The club has received numerous new membership applications!

 Fun Matches: Cleo Home reported.  The next fun match is at the Yuba City dog show October 14 and the club’s fund raiser for Rescue sponsoring an all breed costume contest for cash prizes in two divisions, individual (one dog) and ensemble (multiple dogs).  Rebecca Galloway is the chair again for this event that was lots of fun last year.  Our costume contest literally stopped the fun match and we were asked to host an all breed event this year.

 Public Education: Cleo Home reported.  Dog Day Afternoon was on the same day as the Portland MSC.  Cleo will contact the Portland club so we can ensure we aren’t in conflict next year so people can attend both events if they like.

 Rescue: Pam Satlof reported.  Our most recent rescue is “Cooper”, rescued by Kristen Keast.  Pam is coordinating getting all of the stories together along with pictures so we can publish on the web site.  We have some really heartwarming, miraculous stories thanks to the wonderful rescuers!

 Information Technology: Marty Goldberg reported.  The club web site cost is stabilizing and after discussion Patricia O’Brien and Pam Satlof seconded to accept the committee’s recommendation that each breeder shall be charged by the club a fee of $40 annually for listing on the club’s web site breeder page beginning in September, 2000, effective on October 1, and billed annually in January thereafter.

 By-laws: Marty Goldberg reported.  Discussed was amending “Article III Meetings and Voting” to require only one formal board and general meeting annually.  Marty motioned to accept the amendment and send out to members for vote.  Dan Durigan seconded. Motion passed.

Next Board Meeting: Following Best of Breed judging at Stockton Dog show 11/26.

 Patricia O’Brien moved that we adjourn the meeting and Pam Satlof seconded; motion passed.  The meeting  adjourned at 2:40.

Respectfully submitted,

Cleo Home for Joe Ratto, recording secretary

Sunday, July 30, 2000  

Members/Guests present:  In attendance at the “Dog Day Afternoon” SJMSC picnic event held at the Hidden Valley Park in Martinez, CA:  Michael J. Russell (CCC Animal services), Tammy Owens, Jeanne Ness, Dianne Smith, Mary Troia, Tom Hermansader, Dorothy Anderson, Martin Goldberg, Cleo Home, Scott Yee, Crhis & Bob Chapple, Dan Durigan, Don & Linda DeWald, Joan & Erv Rodemsdy, Brenda & Steve Couey, Doug & Marcia Scott, Wendy Benjamin, Nikki & Hal Hansen, Pam Satlof.

President, Martin Goldberg called the meeting to order at 1:25 P.M.  The meeting was held in conjunction with the “Dog Day Afternoon” club picnic at the Hidden Valley Park in Martinez, CA.

Pam Satlof made a motion to approve the minutes of the last General Membership Meeting.  Motion passed.

Report of the President:  Marty Goldberg welcomed all the members, guests and their respective miniature schnauzers attending the SJMSC “Dog Day Afternoon” club picnic.  He expressed hope that this picnic would become an annual club event.  There were 40 miniature schnauzers at this year’s event.

Treasurer’s Report:  Pam Satlof reported a balance of $1544 in the SJMSC bank account.

Membership Chairperson:  Dennis Ross reports seven memberships published and  three or four new applications have since been received.  There are 57 member households establishing the SJMSC as the largest miniature schnauzer club in Northern California.

Rescue Committee:  Pam Satlof introduced four rescued miniature schnauzers and their respective owners.

Next General Membership Meeting: Following Best of Breed judging at Stockton Dog show 11/26.

Adjournment:  Cleo Home moved to adjourn the meeting at 1:40 P.M.  Motion passed.

Respectfully submitted,

JOE RATTO, recording secretary