2006

2006 MEETING MINUTES/ORDERS/ETC

APRIL 15, 2006 - Annual Meeting called to order by President Barb Finegan at 4:10 pm at Appalachian Brewing Co., Harrisburg, PA, on April 15, 2006.

Members in attendance included: Barb Finegan, Sandy Allen, Tami Santiago, Luis Santiago, Jr., Chrisy Morgan, Faith Mackert, Rebecca Elder, Monica Shifflet, David Steward, Marilyn Freeland, Lee Kephart, Sara Reiter, Cynthia Knowlton, Judy Volper, Laura Volper, Cheryl Carey. Guests included: Steve Ware, Mark Bamberry, Rob Knowlton, Alex Volper.

New Business:
Reports from various committees are to be published in the next newsletter. A copy was handed out to anyone in attendance who wanted one.
AKC Accreditation: Sandy Allen has mailed our initial application to the AKC. We are now awaiting their response.
Specialty: Guest Mark Bamberry, President of the ACDCA, gave a brief pep talk to Bull Run members about hosting the specialty in 2008. An initial vote on the subject ended in a tie. More discussion ensued and on a subsequent vote, the motion to bid on the ACDCA National Specialty in 2008 was passed by a majority of those present.
A Ballot Counting Committee was formed prior to the meeting to count the ballots. The committee consisted of Rebecca Elder, Terri Robb and Cynthia Knowlton.

Announcement of New Officers:
Election Results:
President: Barb Finegan
Vice President: Lee Kephart
Secretary: Sandra Allen
Treasurer: Chrisy Morgan

The time and place of the next meeting will be announced in the upcoming newsletter.

Membership renewals are due by May 1.

Meeting adjourned at 4:50 pm

Raffle drawing results:
ACD Quilt made by Judy Volper: Lynn Leach
BR Ways & Means Package: Lynn Leach
Cherrybrook $15 gift certificate: Chrisy Morgan
Stained Glass ACD head, made by Barb Finegan: Sara Reiter
2 leather leashes from J & J Dog Supply: Sara Reiter
Collapsible travel crate, donated by BRACDC: Chrisy Morgan
Off-Lead & Natural Pet magazine, 1 year subscription: Heather Warn
Cow Print Fleece Blanket, made by Lee Kephart: Lynn Leach
Jen Seaborn art gift certificate: Rebecca Elder
Giant knuckle bone chewy: Pat Blake
Big Pail O’Toys donated by BRACDC: Judy Volper

BR Elections April 2006

Valid votes were received from

Pat Blake
Marge Blankenship
Karen Cox
Rebecca Elder
Jill Fernando
Barb Finegan
Marilyn Freeland
Jane Johnson
Lee Kephart
Marc Kephart
Sharon Knapp
Cynthia Knowlton
Faith Mackert
Kim Matthew
Roxanne Meritt
Christina Morgan
Robert Orndorff
Susan Orndorff
Emily Overholser
Terri Robb
Linda Hill Siegman
Liz Sharpe
Monica Shifflet
David Steward
Judy Volper
Laura Volper
Mary Weihrauch
Jessica Wistuk
Maja Young

JULY 15, 2006 - Summer Meeting held in Jefferson, MD on July 15, 2006, at member Sandy Allen's place.

Meeting was started at 1:30 pm. Members present: Sandy Allen, Barb Finegan, Maja Young, Kimmie Matthews, Linda Siegman, Luis Santiago, Jr., Tami Santiago, Chrisy Morgan, Emily Overholser, Lee Kephart, Monica Shifflet, David Steward. New members voted in: Denise and Kip Wyatt. Guests: Dawn Bowie, James M. Aieillo.

1) Reports from treasurer
2) Officer reports: none
3) Committee reports:
a) 2008 Specialty
*Rebecca Elder and Lee Kephart will acts as co-chairs for the 2008 ACD Specialty bid.
*A location has been found at Mountain Springs Campground in Shartlesville, PA.
*The location is such that all events can be held at one place.
*The host facility will provide stock and people to run the stock.
*143 box stalls are available to rent to exhibitors for crate space.
*The host hotel will most likely be the Microtel with overflow at the Comfort Inn.
*There are plenty of RV hook-ups at the campground site.
* The host facility is offering to advertise the specialty and charge admission to spectators.
*Spectators will be identified by lanyards.
*For updates on the specialty plans, there is a Yahoo message board available.

2006-2007 Membership Renewals: Members have till the end of July to renew their membership.

AKC accreditation: A letter was received from the AKC regarding our accreditation status. While we are well organized, they offered some changes, which are outlined in the letter from the AKC. It was decided that the club would pursue AKC accreditation, with the inclusion of an Associate member but to leave the membership status up to the individual. Discussion will continue at the next meeting and the changes will be brought to the members through the yahoo message board.

Breeder Referral chair: The breeder referral job description was approved. It was questioned how do breeders get on the list to be recommended.

New Members: Wyatt membership approved.

Photo contest: The remaining trophy pail from the Harrisburg show will be offered as a prize for the annual photo contest.

A motion was made by Monica Shifflet to update the membership application so it is clear approval will not be made until payment is received. Motion passed.

Meeting adjourned at 1:54 pm.
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