PRESENT: President Ed Kerr, J Lordi Sr., J Lordi Jr., L Bird, D McElwain, E. Gager, B. Maloney, G. Miller, B. Wall
CALL TO ORDER: at 7:30 PM by President Ed Kerr
MINUTES: November Minutes approved
REPORTS:
CORRESPONDING SEC.:
• 95 paid memebers (6 are new) have paid
• We received a complimentary letter from Brian Nash noting the improvements to our grounds
Treasurer's: none
Insurance: up to date with policies
Financial: none
Grounds: none
Field Trial: lite turnout in Nov. 45 dogs - made approx $700. There were necessary changes in the judges. Thanks to the Lordi's and Gary Miller for all their help.
OLD BUSINESS:
• Still no word from Purina about any additional financial assistance for the Centenial event.
• "Distinguished Member" plagues on order for Pugh, Abshire, and Wagner. A suggestion was made to make one large plaque to be hung in the club house. New names could be added over the years. No action taken other then to create a committee (Gager, Wilcox, L. Miller) to examine this and report back in February.
• Xmas party was held on Dec 15. A nice time was had by all. Next year more notice ought to bring more attendees.
• Work day set for Feb. 3rd. Rain date is Feb. 10th. Ed Gager to get fencing materials for club at a good price.
NEW BUSINESS:
• Received request for donation to Medford Fire & Ambulance squad. Board approved $50 each.
• Land in bad shape. Hunter offered his York Rake for use. We could store it on the grounds. He will also retain use of it.
• Board moved to put a picture of Fred Dileo in the Club House.
• AFTCA is considering a proposal to possibly allow 410 gauge guns in trials. They asked for our position. After much discussion, Board's consensus is to not allow this. Ed Kerr will vote as such.
• Board authorized a title search of club property and to dissolve the Farm Project. Our by-laws need to modified to clearly state who owns the property.
• Judith and Tim working on property price. The club is on the county open space list. This looks to be about a 6 month process.
• Bob will order 2-3 loads of stone for the lane.
• Hunter Wilcox brought up a strong position that under no circumstances shall carcasses be placed in the dumpster.
• Field Trial Committee issued a letter of concern to the board.
• Field Tral Dates for Winter/Spring are as follows:
• 2/23,24 Eastern GSP; 3/1,2 Del Val Wires; 3/8,9 open; 3/14,15,16 Eastern GSP; 3/21,22,23 Sussex; 3/29,30 NJ Vis.; 4/5-9 NJ Brit.; 4/15-20 DV Weims.; 4/25-29 DV Brit.
• Motion Passed for Corresp. Sec. to send a letter to each club noting these dates, to ask for proof of insurance coverage, reminding them to use Trace for birds, lsting all fees ($150/day + $5/dog) that must be paid by last day of the trial and that we need at least 6 months advanced notice of a date change.
• Hunter encouraged all to go to NJF&W website and fill out survey and note Greenwood or Peasley.
• Joe's Sr. & Jr. asked everyone to look into & possible join the Sporting Dog Alliance.
ADJOURNMENT: 9:45 PM |
