Board Meeting Minutes

The board meeting was called to order at 3:15 PM by the president, Martin Goldberg, at his home in Danville, CA.  The recording secretary was present. 

The agenda was reviewed and approved.  The next board meeting will be at the end of July, in conjunction with Dog Day Afternoon. 

Minutes of the last meeting: Pam Satlof motioned to accept the Minutes of the November 26, 2000 meeting minutes as published and Dan Durigan seconded; motion passed. 

President’s Report: the growth and involvement of members is growing beyond our wildest expectations.  Thank you to all of those who get help organize and participate. 

Corresponding Secretary: Dan Durigan reported.  Dan received correspondence from the state as well as member applications that he has referred on to Rebecca Galloway, one of which is our first therapy dog. 

Treasurer: Pam Satlof reported.  The club is very solvent.  Those members with outstanding expenses for activities should get them in so we can ensure a true reflection of our financial status. 

Membership: Rebecca Galloway reported.  Continuing to receive membership applications and a number are in process. 

Newsletter: Dan Durigan reported.  He is constructing the next newsletter and plans to publish shortly after the Golden Gate Kennel Club show at the Cow Palace. 

Public Education/Fun Matches: Cleo Home reported.  The grooming seminars and workshops have been extremely popular and continue to be very well attended.  The new business cards are back in time for Cow Palace.  The next grooming workshop is on March 17 at Patricia’s house in Sacramento (Roseville).  Another combined seminar and workshop is scheduled on July 8 at Cleo’s house in Danville just before Dog Day Afternoon on July 29. 

The committee has finalized the major 2001 club activities.  We are in real need of volunteers to help on some of the activities.  Mensona Kennel Club show in May is the spring show we have typically had a fun match and costume contest.  We are really in need of a chairperson to lead those two activities.  We will provide support and participation to the person accepting this opportunity!  Offering the fun match is a way to demonstrate to AKC that we have the skill within our club to sponsor AKC formal activities and is a key step in AKC accreditation.  If you are interested in chairing or participating in this important event, please contact Cleo Home (925-838-0220) or Brenda Couey (707-928-4350). 

Rescue: Pam Satlof reported.  We have 18 applications currently, some we’ve had for some time.  We need to adjust the web site to more clearly represent the kind of dogs that need rescuing.  Applications continue to show a preference for young dogs and puppies when the reality is that these kind of dogs are the exception.  The Rescue Log containing pictures and stories also needs to be updated. 

Information Technology: Marty Goldberg reported.  Discussed the club’s Intranet and the opportunities it can offer to the board and members.  The board will use as opportunities are available and discuss further at the next board meeting. 

Breeder/Handler: Dan Durigan reported.  Members of this committee are the primary resources to offer time and share expertise that make these activities successful.  Thanks for the help! 

New Business 

Many members compete in various AKC events and earn AKC awards.  Cleo Home made the motion to establish annual club awards that members could purchase and that reflect these accomplishments.  Patricia O’Brien seconded.  After discussion Dan made the motion to table the motion for further investigation on the cost, which Dan will do. 

The board would like to acknowledge the recent illness of Dorothy Anderson, one of our founding members.  She has been very ill and we want her to know our thoughts are with her and her family. 

Patricia O’Brien motioned to adjourn the meeting and Dan Durigan seconded; passed.  The meeting adjourned at 4:20.

Respectfully submitted,

Cleo Home, recording secretary