The Boxer Club of Canada Inc.
Minutes of the General Meeting held on Monday June 3rd, 2013
The meeting was called to order at approx. 8:03 p.m. - on-line Moderator/Chair. – President: Dave Gilmour
Attendance: Anne McDougal, Bernice Langley, Christine Burton, Cindy Thomas, Dave Gilmour, Deborah Allardyce, Francine Gillanders, Irene Waddell & Len Waddell, Jenny Catton, Karen Parton, Kim Long, Lee Nowak, Lillian Wainwright, Marta Nettelfield, Mary Curl, Michael Catton, Mary & Paul Dulong, Jack Ireland, Rick and Kim Tarrington, Sandra Beck, Mary Jane Nowak, Paul and Judy Wilcox, Patti Gilmour

Minutes:  Dave asked: If everyone has had a chance to read last meetings minutes and if there were any errors or emissions?
No errors or omission. Moved by Paul Dulong, that the minutes be accepted seconded by Cindy Thomas

Business Arising From the Minutes – None
Treasurer’s Report - Paul Dulong

• Treasurer's Report at May 31'13 - Receipts: Interest 1.02…. Misc 51.30… Disbursements: Bank Fees (2.62)..... Closing Balance 8,100.09
• Paul: motion to accept

COMMITTEE REPORTS
Show Committee: Anne McDougall

• Anne: nothing to report, any questions
• Mary: We will be having a separate tent & ring for the Specialty so that we are not crowded by the all breed rings.  
• Have asked that Boxers be earlier in the day so it's not so hot.
• Premium List is up http://www.mjnshowservices.com/mjnplists/barriepl2013.pdf
• Even though Barrie has Jack Ireland on their panel, because we contracted him first and they are just using him as a filler on the next day, they are giving us the higher rebate
• Special area for Boxer people parking is OK'd
• Silent Auction in conjunction with NOBC is OK'd - We need donations for Silent Auction please. Items can come to me before the show or bring them with but if you could let me know what you are bringing I can then make out the sheets for them.
• I can take a few of the books that both clubs have
• Pot Luck Dinner in conjunction with NOBC on Saturday evening.  It would be helpful if you could let me know what you wish to bring
• Anne: I wondered about asking Boxer rescue if they want to have their booth, any thoughts??
• Dave: No problem I don't see it being a problem if they want to participate
• Mary: You would have to clear the Boxer Rescue thing with the Barrie Club

Publicity: – Rick Tarringtron

• I have put a question before the board as the purchase of hitch covers with the BCC logo on it, waiting for permission or denial (a plastic insert that covers a trailer hitch reciever on cars/trucks)
• depends on how many...staring minimum order is 150 and they are just over $3 each...the more we buy the cheaper the cost - Canadian tire sells them for $12.99
• Jenny: when Rick says put to Board - does he mean Exec & how many quotes has he received
• Rick: 1 quote...internet supplier...
• JUst to clarify this has not been presented to the executive yet so I suggest this be left till we have had achance to talk about it first

Trophy Committee: Anne

• Anne: nothing to report, still waiting get the trophies from the south to get to me.

Awards Committee: Kristi Wagg

• Mary: A list of Title Holders will go up on the website
• Annual Awards almost complete. Waiting on CKC site for confirmation on them

Programme:  Lillian

• Thanks to Mary for her update /program on crop / dock issues
• Sent out to the list an article on stem cell issues.. please read it
• Also, would like further input on the issue of xray v. ultrasound... some good issues on the lists now

Membership:  Patti

• Congratulations to Ron and Sharon Berry, Rod and Linda Norris, and Dave and Patti Gilmour on becoming life members with the Boxer Club of Canada. Twenty-five years have passed in the blink of an eye, right?
• Also, my sincere apologies to Mike and Tracy Allan for neglecting to announce that their probationary status has ended and they became regular members in April. Thanks to Paul Dulong for asking me about this.

Discipline Committee:  Frank Rouse (Not in attendance) –

• Jenny – no report

Obedience Committee:  Marta Nettelfield – No report
Fund Raising Committee:  .

• Patti: Dispersal of On-line Auction Funds: 
• The cost of materials for the quilt was $200.00.
•  At the specific request of the donors, the amount raised by the donated estate books went directly towards an Ontario regional / specialty. The remaining funds were dispersed as follows:
• Boxer Rescue 20%  - 380.00    paid out
• Boxer Charitable Fund 25%  - 470.00   
• BCC Fundraising Budget 25%  - 470.00   
• BCC Publicity 15% - 280.00   
• BCC General Fund 15% - 287.80 
• Paul Wilcox: What is the Boxer Charitable Fund?
• Dave: It is a specific fund setup for donation purposes only

Special Service Award: Debbie – No report

 

Good and Welfare: Lillian

• Lillian: nothing to report -- appears everyone is healthy

 

Reading of General Correspondence:  Cindy Thomas

• Mary: Cindy had to leave so asked me to post this:
• CKC letter to Clubs re Breed Standards & Docking, Cropping & Dew Claws.  Letter will go up with minutes

Old Business:

• Mary: Just a reminder: requests for co-location of the BCCI Ontario Regional Specialty in 2014 are now being accepted.  Please send to Cindy stating date, location and any information you can get on rebates, possible judges on panel and any other information you feel might be pertinent.
• a note from RRCD: Merchant Law Firm has given us (RRCD) the Green Light, the Canadian Purebred community is about to make history. More details will be posted later. Put a smile on your face because this year just maybe the year of the Purebred.

New Business:

• Request from Boxer Club of Central Ontario for all Ontario Boxer Clubs to band together to see if the CKC will allow us to have another Extravaganza in 2015 when the BCC National is being held with their show.  Letter will be available with the minutes.
• Paul Wilcox: Not a very good turnout tonight. Where are all the newer members??
• Dave: Good question Paul to be addressed in the new session in the fall
• Discussion re: attendance
• Jack: perhaps we could make it mandatory for probationary members to attend X number of meetings
• Dave: Before we get into a long discussion on membership and requirements that is in the process of being revamped. If  you have any suggestions please for ward them on to Patti

 

Dave: Folks unless there is any more new business I suggest we call this meeting adjourned and we will have a ten minute break and proceed with the AGM

Motion to adjourn – Mary Curl, seconded: Jenny Catton

Meeting adjourned: 8:59 PM

Next Meeting:  Sept. 10,  2013,  8 p.m. Ontario time – (Delayed to second Monday due to holiday on the 3rd)

 

 

 

 

Letter re: Extravaganza

In the past few years, we have seen the number of entries at any show continue to decline.

Our beloved breed is no different. Where we were once able to support a stand-alone show in the past,
such attempts are now so impractical that the stand-alone model risks financial ruin to the National Club.

The alternative is simple and the National Club has already taken the first step to ensure ongoing
financial health by having the National show with an All-breed show.

I recommend and put forward for consideration that the 3 Ontario regional Boxer clubs
(Northern, Central & Western) co-locate with the National specialty in
2015 and have a Boxer extravaganza weekend. 

To do this, each Ontario regional Boxer club would require the approval of their CKC Regional Director
to hold their 2015 show outside of their area. With the Director approvals in hand, a joint agreement from the Presidents of all 4 clubs must be sent to the CKC by the Directors on our behalf seeking approval to hold this Boxer Extravaganza.

If you are interested in this venture, advise the group immediately as we have a lot of work to do.

Paul Dulong
President,
Boxer Club of Central Ontario (BCCO)

FACTS REGARDING THE SHOW LOCATION:
Kilbride has 3 All-Breed shows plus the Working & Herding
Specialty What does Kilbride have to offer?- 
Central location within easy access to 401- 
Plenty of free space (19 acres site) in the
center of Milton- 
Easy walking distance to the heart of the town- 
Plenty of camping and water & electrical
hook up- 
Lots of vendors- 
Large outdoor rings (50’ x 50’ or 50’ x 100’)- 
The use of the main tent after the show for Club
festivities (BBQ etc) From a financial perspective, we will offer the
following:- 
Total entry fees for all dogs enter (regular and
non-regular classes) less CKC Fees, Show Secretary Fee & Ribbons - 
Judge from our panel at no charge if you wish. We include a ring Steward with any judge from our panel. 

As well, we can use our show chair for this event but your specialty will be run by your show committee.