Mid-Atlantic Hound Association
MEETING MINUTES -- MID-ATLANTIC HOUND ASSOCIATION – December 18, 2005
President Brenda Adams called the meeting to order at 1:10 pm.President's Report – Brenda announced that our Annual Meeting would be held at the home of Chuck and Gail Boyd on January 8, 2006, at Noon, following a potluck lunch. A lure coursing practice will be held at 10:00am prior to the meeting, weather permitting.
Vice President's Report -- None.
Secretary's Report -- None.
Treasurer's Report -- David Raper distributed the treasurer's report for review. He noted that our expenses for 2005 are $11,345.44, and income of $10,954.83, for a loss of $390.61 for the year. However, David noted that about half of our 2006 Hound Show expenses have already been paid, and that the expenses also include the purchase of a new trailer. The balance on hand is $10,973.55.
Election of New Members – Jim Ferson was voted in unanimously by the members in attendance.
Committee Reports
2006 Hound Show – Gail Boyd reported that everything is in place for the 2006 show. In addition to our two shows, the Dachshund Club is looking into holding their Regional Specialty in conjunction with our shows, and the Afghan people have expressed interest in holding a match on Friday night.
We also discussed whether or not to provide tents for the 2006 shows, since we had so many problems with the tent provider in 2005 (the tents never arrived). It was agreed that a grooming tent would not be needed as it has not been used in the past when available. However, tenting would still be needed for the ring and a waiting area outside the ring. The tent that was ordered was 20’x40’. We discussed using our existing tent, which is 10’x20’, and purchasing an additional tent to adequately cover the area. Chuck Boyd will investigate the cost for a second tent, and we will discuss further at the January meeting.
March Match – Brenda reported that we will be holding a B Match on Monday, March 20, prior to the Tarheel Circuit. Judges will be Jenny Boyd and Ann Roth.
AKC Trial – Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Fall AKC Trial was never scheduled. Suzie Hughes has offered to help Donna Richards with AKC Trials in the future. Brenda will investigate using the Wishing Well field in Rocky Mount for a trial in March.
ASFA Trial – Debbie Beckwith is the Trial Chair, and at this time plans for this trial are unknown.
Lure Coursing Practice – Brenda is trying to schedule one at Quail Roost. Also, Brenda is looking for someone to take over as Practice Coordinator.
Tailwaggers – Nancy Adams reported that the Mighty Match is scheduled for January 7 and 8, 2006, at the Piedmont Kennel Club Building. Tailwaggers has elections upcoming, and we need to support election of officers that can help us.
Newsletter – Gail reported that Jenny has not received meeting minutes following any meeting this year, and without meeting minutes there really is no content for the newsletter and it is difficult to keep members informed.
We discussed alternatives to continuing the newsletter. It was suggested that meeting minutes be posted on our web site, and an email be sent to members with a link to access the minutes. This would allow for timely distribution of the minutes, and encourage members to visit our web site more often.
Unfinished Business
None.
New Business
Nominations for 2006 Officers
President – Sue Campeau
Vice President – Brenda Adams
Treasurer – David Raper
Secretary – Kathy Powers
Board – Nancy Adams
Board – Chuck Adams
Board (continuing 2nd year) – Jenny Boyd
Board (continuing 2nd year) – Cyndi Swanson
Elections will be at our Annual Meeting in January.
2007-2008 Show Chair – Gail Boyd will serve as the show chair for 2007-2008 Hound Shows.
Nancy Adams moved to adjourn, Chuck Adams seconded and meeting adjourned at 2:06 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Kathy Powers
Meeting Secretary
Member Attendees:
Nancy Adams
Chuck Adams
David Raper
Ellen Raper
Brenda Adams
Gail Boyd
Chuck Boyd
Kathy Powers