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The Great Dane Club of AmericaBoard of Directors Meeting MinutesApril 8, 2017All motions are considered unanimous unless otherwise notedPresent: Dianne Powers, Sue Davis Shaw, Kathy Munyan, Cindy Harwin, Joyce Rowe, Jean Highlands, Linda Cain, Lynda Moriarty, Nancy Ridgway, Teresa LaBrie, Dr. Neil O’Sullivan, Denise Matulich, Jamie Harshfield and Gary Romerosa.Absence of Board Members: Phil Gray, Jason Hoke and Bill StebbinsMotion: To excuse the absence of Phil Gray, Jason Hoke and Bill Stebbins.Moved: Cindy Harwin Second: Neil O’SullivanMinutes: Gary RomerosaAn electronic copy of the minutes was sent to the BOD via-email prior to the meeting for review.Motion: To approve the minutes as amended.Moved: Denise Matulich Second: Jean Highlands President’s Report: Dianne Powers – Committee Chair Appointments – Review of Job DescriptionsLynn Adams agreed to be the Top 20 Coordinator.Dan Palantino agreed to take over as Website Chair and work with Melissa Ekis on the website.Job descriptions for NSSC was reviewed and will be updated by Dianne for approval.Bill updated the job description for Breed Mentors and we will review it at the next meeting.Will not accept resignation of Phil Gray at this time, as the BOD feels he is a very valuable member of the BOD.Will nominate person for GDCA Sportsmanship Award based on the AKC’s Code of Sportsmanship. Both GDCA and Affiliate Club members will be eligible.Presented the GDCA ad that appeared on the Westminster Catalog. Performance/Companion Events:Teresa and Barb to work together with figuring out how to have performance folks sponsor individual class awards.Push Performance people to join the GDCA.Continue with Performance Information booth.Send out information via website, constant contact, and Facebook page.Exploring other ideas to include, such as lure coursing, etc. to Performance Events.Corporate Sponsors:Discussion: Per Nancy, we need to look at the number of comped meals for the sponsors. The BOD wants to have the incentives, including the meals stay the way it is. Also discussed the issue of reserved tables vs. just reserved chairs due to costs.Motion: To approve the GDCA Sponsorship Program as amended.Moved: Kathy Munyan Second: Linda CainProposal to rename the Corporate Sponsor Chair to the GDCA National Specialty Sponsor Chair.Dianne will re-write the changes suggested by the BOD and will approve at the next conference call.Secretary’s Report: Sue Davis ShawReceived letter from AKC regarding Crufts qualifying certificate.Canine Health Foundation (CHF) sent information on tick-borne disease and epilepsy initiative. Five grants were awarded to tick-borne disease research. AKC is asking us to support one or both initiatives and AKC will match up to $250K. We have $22K available if we want to support those.Per Neil, there are two CHF studies coming up. The first is epilepsy and possibly two megaesophagus studies that we should consider funding support. We can give $10K to epilepsy and indicate to Samantha that if mega is funded, we will be co-sponsors.Motion: To fund the Epilepsy Study that the Canine Health Foundation (CHF) is working on in the amount of $10,000.00.Moved: Neil O’Sullivan Second: Denise MatulichMotion: To write an e-mail to the AKC/CHF in support of funding the Megaesophagus Study and that we will support the grant in part, if the grant application is accepted by the CHF.Moved: Neil O’Sullivan Second: Denise MatulichSue to send e-mail to CHF.Neil seeking members of the BOD to have the German Shepherd Club to join us in supporting the epilepsy study.Received note from Nada Parker asking to support grants for Theriogenology students.Note from AKC regarding Lifetime Achievement Awards. They are accepting nominations for Conformation, Performance, and Companion Events. The deadline is June 13. We can only nominate for Conformation and Performance. We will give a June 1st deadline for nominations.Letter from AKC, New York State Bar notifying indemnification of Directors/Officers.Thank you note from Fran Lass regarding Owner Handled plaque to Kara Florek.Thank you note from Shanda Bhasker.Note from Affiliate Club secretary to include list of judges on website for Affiliate Clubs to refer to it.Sue asking for permission to get judges list from the AKC.Received latest CHIC report from OFA.Treasurer’s Report: Kathy MunyanProfit/Loss March 2017: Total Income: $744.51 Total Expenses: $819.90Interest Income: $8.26 Net Income: - $67.13 Cash in Bank: $268,468.72Late dues received: Askews, Carnell Gurrath, Elmer Robinson, and Marie SomershoeNot sent in: Maryann WilsonMotion: To accept the late dues payment for Laurin and Theda Askew, Carnell Gurrath, Elmer Robinson, and Marie Somershoe.Moved: Jean Highlands Second: Teresa LaBrieAffiliate Club Representative’s Report: Cindy HarwinRevised the Affiliate Club Representatives by-laws with Nancy.Several delegates stated to send correspondence to the club secretaries.AKC Delegate’s Report: Jean HighlandsStill not official. Has only been published once.Motion: To vote for the following: Rita Biddle, Jeffrey Ball, Dominic Carota and Harvey Wooding to the AKC Board of Directors.Moved: Neil O’Sullivan Second: Jason HokeStanding Committees: Advisory: Linda Ridder, Linda Tonnancour, and Dave MillerNo report.Awards: Margaret Ontl - RestructuringWorked on cleaning up information on website. Awards are broken up between plaques (GDCA members) and certificates.Margaret had a question about the ROM Breeder, namely how do you track this?Year end results for GDCA awards program: Group: Monroe, Breed Points: GeorgeAsked about adding Lure Coursing, and this would need to be looked at.Constitution & By-Laws: Nancy Ridgway, Lourdes Carvajal, and Linda CainNothing to change on the Secretary’s position.ACR PD reviewed and revised.Will forward to the Affiliate Club Delegates Committee for comments.Motion: To approve changes to the by-laws pending no negative comments from the Affiliate Club Delegates.Moved: Jean Highlands Second: Jamie HarshfieldFuturity: Michael Pacucci No report.Health & Research: Dr. Neil O’Sullivan Status/Updates:Megaesophagus Research Status Report: Clemson UniversityA couple of genes have been identified.Viagra works with very young puppies, only with “nose snorting” stage.Wobblers Research Report – The Ohio State UniversitySummary of study handed out by Neil to the BOD with an identified region on CFA 22. Study was from a sample of 47 Great Danes, 17 of which were affected with Wobbler Syndrome clinically and confirmed by MRI.May wind up with a gene test.Cardiomyopathy Study Status Report – Katie Meurs & Dr. Leigh Ann ClarkLeigh Ann’s work in progress with Swedish researchers.Katie has not found anything of significance.GDV Study – Dr. Alex AlvarezNothing to report.Epilepsy Study – University of Missouri in ColumbiaBeing funded by the CHF and we are contributing $10K to the study.Color Code – Leigh Ann ClarkDoing work with variance on merle gene, especially with cryptic merle.Usually “mantle” dogs are being identified as cryptic merle.Variance in merle called “harlequin”. Work also being done in Catahoulas. Dogs have equal amounts of torn patches, about half black, half gray.SLV region. Long tail (M), super long (called harlequin variance), and short (Mc).Judges Education: Jason Hoke, Dale Tarbox, and Bill Stebbins.E-mail from Bill.Researching most cost-effective way of reproducing PowerPoint presentation.Dale finishing presentation for website.No dates other than National.Judges Selection: Sue Davis ShawBack on track. Coordinating with Barb Bristol with Performance judges. Will send out ballot as soon as list is received from Barb.Junior Showmanship/Scholarships: Jamie Harshfield Dianne saw Brittany Cipriotti and she expressed interest in it. She wants to build support programs other than scholarship.Will ask Brittany if she can have something for the July meeting.Membership Health and Welfare: Melanie Wisdom and Sue Davis Shaw Nothing to report.National Specialty Coordinator: Lynda Moriarty2016 – South Central Division status – Tulsa, OKReceived Treasurer’s Report from the show.Behind on minutes.Got the Hotel bill late, so money have not been given to the Affiliate Clubs.Lynda had questions about the breakdown of income sources and expenses and it was explained by Kathy, Nancy and Joyce.Motion: To approve the audited financials for the 2016 National.Moved: Jamie Harshfield Second: Kathy Munyan2017 – Western Division status – Chandler, AZ (San Marcos)Discussed the Corporate Sponsors Program.Everything is going fine.2018 – Mid West Division status – Topeka, KSE-mailed the show proposal.General Membership meeting time proposed is not going to work.BOD to review it for comments. Need all input by April 25. Will e-mail comments between the BOD.Motion: To accept the request for one all-breed agility trial at the 2018 National. Moved: Jason Hoke Second: Sue Davis Shaw2019 – Northeast DivisionDivision has voted to go back to Lancaster. Undergoing $5 million renovation (Wyndham).Met on April 1st. Made some good progress. Was going to give Lynda deadlines for completion.No back-up sites. Agility people won’t come to Lancaster if it’s held there per Teresa.Will do site visit in July (29, 30).Neil wanted to know if there has been an economic impact study on the local economy, Kathy said Wigwam did one and it was over a million. Check with the Chamber of Commerce. Lynda to check out what she can find out.2020Lynda working on the point of a site visit in Chicago, IL.Lynda in talks with the facility. Pheasant Run.Performance/Companion Events: Barbara Bristol.New chair of Performance and Companion Events. Still forming her committee.Voting on Performance Judges. There are two considerations; Rally and Agility. Cost is also a consideration. Develop a list of judges. Perhaps break it down into divisions/surrounding states. Need to come up with a list soon for the 2019 ballot. Will develop separate list for Rally and Obedience, and then Agility.Show Chair will be the one to coordinate/make calls to the judges?Asking for financials to review the costs associated with Performance Events, Kathy to provide Barb with the information.Teresa mentioned targeting Performance people to sponsor individual classes.Public Education: Jeffrey BallNo report.Rescue: Kathie SheaNo report. Standard (Breed): Sharon Fulford-FintRead report. Merle and other revisions. Five-year moratorium.Mantle Merle, height requirements, disqualifications, temperament, and teeth.Review of line by line changes were suggested by the BOD to clarify a few points as it pertains to eye color and markings.Website: Dan PalantinoNew Chair. No report.Special Committees: Breeders Education: Joy Lobato and Cindy Harwin.Putting together a notebook for breeders (things needed for whelping). Looking for articles like what to do for Fading Puppy Syndrome.Need to put something in the Bulletin soliciting for information.Breed Mentor: Bill Stebbins Report read by Dianne.Breeder Referral: Michelle ConroyNo report.Charitable Trust: Sue Davis ShawFunded four litters for mega study.Received 11 scholarship applications.Online auction delayed a couple of weeks (April 19th).Working on Bronze raffle. Send to secretaries vs. delegates.Corporate Sponsors: Lauri MaulucciRevised Sponsorship Program presented for the different levels. It outlined the incentives under each level of sponsorship.The Western Division created a Benefactor Program, which was combined with the Corporate Sponsor Program,Historian: Norvel BenoitNo report.Legislative: Jean HighlandsNo report.Membership: Lynda MoriartyNo comments on any applicants.Motion: To approve the following applicants for membership: Erin Bateman, Sonya Sanchez, Paul and Tracy Johnson, Tanya Dennis, Barbara Bush, Amber Page, Terrell Claridge Jones, Dave and Launi Burdge, Andrea Dyck, Michael and Anita Anderson, Jaime Kennedy, Jeff and Vicki Tidball, Kara Florek and Andrew and Suzanne Barbee.Moved: Denise Matulich Second: Teresa LaBrie Lynda to chair Nominating Committee. Need this by May.News Bulletin: Maria Perkins Deadline for submission is April 25th. This is also the deadline for comments for 2018 20 Statistician – Rita SuddarthNo report.Trophies: Jean DinkinsJones has the best price.Bases. Can cut cost if they do a slant. Standard base is cheaper.Wording for AOM trophy donation. Longos donating nine AOM trophies in memory of Scout in the catalog.Motion: For the GDCA to accept the gracious offer from Joe and Tootie Longo, nine AOM trophies in honor of Scout, BIS BISS GCHP Longo Miller N Lore’s Diamond Lil.Moved: Jamie Harshfield Second: Teresa LaBrieOld Business:Listing of Judges for the First Ballot.Discussed already.Criteria for Good Sportsmanship Award.Discussed already. Will follow based on the AKC’s Code of Sportsmanship.Whether to revise the Affiliate Club Rep provisions in By-laws, and if so, what do we want to change? Nancy Ridgway.Discussed already.Nationwide Vet List – Proposal from Mary BarnettFor repro. Sue’s been in touch with Mary. Published in last Bulletin along with the form. Sent 15 out, received two 20 Committee Report/Recommendations/Vote – Linda CainHanded out report to the BOD. Updated Top 20 Rules and Regulations. Went through line by line changes.Changes to how the catalogs will be done professionally.Lynn Adams. Top 20 Coordinator.Will continue with Top 20 winner ribbon.Linda will meet with the committee to revise the Rules and Regulations as recommended by the BOD and will present it to the BOD again for a vote.Website Already discussed. Trophy and Top 20 finances – Bill and KathyAlready discussed.New Business:Changing CHIC requirements to include preliminary hip x-rays.Recommendation from OFA is 12 months.Motion: All orthopedic evaluations will be accepted if completed at or after twelve months of age for CHIC requirements.Moved: Neil O’Sullivan Second: Jamie HarshfieldTrademarkTrademark the GDCA logo and name.Motion: To retain the services of attorney Grady Bergen to obtain a Federal Trademark of the GDCA logo and name.Moved: Nancy Ridgway Second: Cindy Harwin.Vote to Release Top 20 Scores – Linda CainDiscussed already.Sponsorship of trophies.UC Davis Genetic Diversity – NeilComing off agenda. Ruled as no value.Approval of Motions for Publication in the Bulletin.Will approve motions at the next Teleconference call.Adjourn.Motion: To adjourn.Moved: Denise MatulichBoard meeting schedule:2017 – April 8/9, July 29/302018 – January 20/21, April 7/8, July 28/292019 – January 19/20, April 6/7, July 27/282020 – January 18/19, April 4/5, July 25/262021 – January 23/24, April 10/11, July 31/August 12022 – April 9/10 ................
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