The Boxer Club of Canada Inc.

Minutes of the General Meeting held on Monday January 3rd, 2011

The meeting was called to order at approx. 8:04 p.m. - on-line moderator. – President: Jenny Catton
Attendance: Patti Gilmour, Anne McDougall, Mary & Paul Dulong, Cindy Thomas, Jenny & Michael Catton, Kim Long, Marta Nettelfield, Karen Parton, Paul & Judy Wilcox, Bill & Helen Frankland, Serge Paquet, Bernice Langley, Mary Curl, Dave Gilmour,  Norah McGriskin, Irene & Len Waddell, Jennifer Bittner, Sandra Beck, Ann McDougall, Doris Avery, Kristi Wagg, Mary Jane Nowak

Minutes: Jenny asked if there were any errors or omissions in the minutes.   Moved by Paul Dulong Seconded by Marta Nettelefield - Minutes accepted

Business Arising From the Minutes – None               Program: The Program has been uploaded - the topic is Rethinking Spay & Neuter

Note from Jenny: I would like to formally thank both Deb Schenher & Cindy Thomas for volunteering to take over the remainder of the term as Corresponding Secretary. The Executive have appointed Cindy Thomas as our new Corresponding Secretary. Thank you Cindy.  Also  the CKC has been notified of the change in address for any correspondence. Welcome aboard Cindy.
Treasurer’s Report - Paul Dulong

• Treasurer's Report at Dec 31'10    - Receipts:  Membership  1,470.00, Trophy Donations  360.38  Acct Rec (120.00)........   Disbursements:   Good & Welfare  (183.42),  and  Bank Fees  4.42,   leaving a closing Cash Balance of  $ 6,703.23 ......
• Special Note:  We have 183 members (which include 43 Life Members) at  129 households .   Of the 140 paying members, 119 have renewed their memberships leaving  21 to come.  If your Membership Renewal for 2011 has not been paid, you are now considered an inactive member and must pay an additional $10.00 tho reactivate your membership. All Membership dues must be received by Jan 31st, 2011 or you must re-apply as a new member....
• Paul Dulong moved the treasurers report, Norah McGriskin seconded

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Publicity  No Report

Show Committee Anne McDougall

• Anne asked if Norah knew who owned the lot next to the holiday Inn yet
• Norah:  Yes.  I will contact Mario Veltri as soon as he returns from vacation
• Anne noted: trailer will be booked through me. to my email address please or mailing address
•  limit of 8 trailer/rvs  first come first served. you will pay the HI and receive a window tag saying you are paid
• will give the names to the HI, they will register at the desk
• Mary Jane asked how soon we can reserve
• Anne: Starting tomorrow
• Paul Wilcox asked: What is the cost and are there any hook ups?
• Anne: $35.00 per night – no hook ups
• We are trying to obtain permission to use the lot next to HI
• Jenny asked if we know if the Booster for Erie Shores has been set up yet & did they decide on the judge?
• Mary responded: Booster is set up and judge is Patricia Mowbray-Morgan
• Norah asked if there would be a charge to clean up spaces used by x-pens
• Anne: Each person should clean up their own
• Discussion on whether to have public x=pens set up followed
• Mary suggested that that is something that could be taken to the show committees to discuss when we try to sort out everything for the three shows.
• Norah: We also should provide a welcome bag which includes a list of rules for those staying in the hotel and a piece of plastic too cover floors where crates will be sitting
• Mary: Welcome bags are in the works and we can add  that to them. Any other suggestions contact the show committee.
• Norah: I have asked my niece if she would do reception for the Boxer Clubs and hand out the welcome bags. if that is OK with everyone. Also get them to sign a guest log. On arrival.
• Anne moved her report, Mary C seconded

Publicity:

• Mary: Linda`s I Pad won't let her get into the chat room & laptop not working so Publicity Report from Linda is:
• I will be sending out emails telling about the three show weekend in June.
• The specialty results with pictures were in the stud dog issue of boxer ring.
• Mary moved the report,

Trophy Committee:

• Anne asked if she has a budget
• Paul D will advise by e-mail
• Norah suggested that the Club should have an ad in the ABC catalogue
• Mary noted that it is on the list to be discussed at the show committee meetings
• Anne moved her report, Paul D seconded

Discussion held on best way to order trophies – pick up or delivery for Dannyquest.
Bernice: I would suggest order them and check to make sure you get as soon as possible when you are at show.    Bring them back with  you.

Membership: Patti Gilmour

• Membership Report for Jan 2011: Donna Schaffer of DC Boxers (New York state) has completed her probationary status. If there are no objections, she will become an ordinary BCC member in February.
• I have received the hardcopy paper files for the membership from Christine Burton. Thanks, Christine!
• This is from Mary Curl: I am working on an updated Private member List to be uploaded to the site.  I will upload what I have but it will likely not be updated again until all renewals are in.
• Patti moved her report, Paul D seconded

Discipline Committee:  Frank Rouse - No Report *

Obedience Committee:  Marta Nettelfield

• Sandra Beck asked if there was an application form to hold a BCC Obedience Trial
• Mary C: Not at the moment – just use the existing forms and change what you need.
• Sandra: I hope to arrange National Obed for 2012

Fund Raising Committee: Mary Curl

• Mary: if there is anyone who would like to take over as Fundraising Chair please contact the executive.

Reading of General Correspondence:  Mary reported as follows:

• Anne received Christmas Card Red Pine Inn

Good & Welfare – Lillian Wainwright

• Bernice: I would like to say Thanks to the BCC for the lovely basket arrangement sent to Bill when he was ill.  It was a nice thought. 
• Norah: Is the BCC planning to donate to the fire fund for Danny Buchwald? He has 3rd degree burns too hands and arms as well as torso he lost 8 dogs as well as a litter of 12 week old puppies
• Discussion ensued
• Mary C: I move we send $300 CAN to help
• Jenny: I make a motion to give $250 US to Danny Buchwald & can we give a nominal amount to Pet Trust for the dogs in memoriam?
• Jenny changed her motion: I make the motion that we, the BCCI, give Danny Buchwald $250 Us and the ABCF $100 US in memoriam for his dogs
• It was suggested that someone else make the motion as Jenny is President
• Anne: I make the motion that we, the BCCI, give Danny Buchwald $250 Us and the ABCF $100 US in memoriam for his dogs
• Norah: I make the motion to send 300 to Danny`s fund and 50 to ABC fund
• Jenny: The FIRST motion - by Anne- is: I make the motion that we, the BCCI, give Danny Buchwald $250 Us and the ABCF $100 US in memoriam for his dogs. Can we discuss this motion first pls. Norah then we can get to yours after the discussion, seconding, amending, if necessary, & then voting on it
• Discussion was held and suggestions re: donating so much per member etc.
• Anne amended her motion: I move we give Danny B $300.00 and donate $50.00 to the ABCF in memory of his dogs. Seconded by Norah - Motion carried
• Mary noted that Monica Pinsker`s grandson had open heart surgery & Nancy Stantial is very ill. Lillian is taking care of these.

Old Business:

• Irene Waddell: I received a word from a wire fox terrier member that CKC are going to back the Terrier club and allow tail and dew and not backing the Vet. Assn in this regard. This is apparently because the farm animals are allowed to be docked and whatever.  So what is fit for the goose is fit for the gander.  Maybe we are all in luck.  no word on ear cropping as this is not important to the terrier club.  I am still in contact with the Dob and Dane clubs regarding ear cropping and still fighting it for the Boxers
• Mary: From CKC site in case anyone missed it: Revised Ear Cropping Policy Approved by Board At the regular December 2010 meeting of the CKC Board of Directors the following revised Ear Cropping policy was approved: The Canadian Kennel Club has protected the integrity of purebred dogs since its founding in 1888. It is the steward of Standards and Registration. Today the Canadian Kennel Club supports breeders whose breeds have traditionally been cropped. The Canadian Kennel Club is attentive to changing societal values with respect to purebred dogs and with dogs in general. The Canadian Kennel Club believes that the breed clubs are best able to manage the standards of their respective breeds. The practice of ear cropping is a significant part of the history of many breeds or purebred dogs. Breeders of purebred dogs continue this practice for not only historical reasons but also to promote safety in performance activities and to promote hygienic animal husbandry. The Canadian Kennel Club is concerned that the practice of ear cropping be performed under the most humane of circumstances, and that breeders deserve the right to choose to have this practice done; and further, that veterinarians deserve the right to choose to perform the practice. It is noted that the practice of ear cropping continues to be available in other countries, including the United States."
• Mary:
• Request from Barry Green for Regional specialty - Quebec City on August 5, 6 & 7, 2011 - not sure what date it will be.  As no other request has been receive this Specialty is approved.
• Request from Cheryl Appleyard for Regional Specialty for in conjunction with the Manitoba Canine Association All-Breed Shows held  August 11,12,13,14, 2011 at East St Paul Arena, 266 Hoddinott Road in East St Paul ,MB. As no other request has been receive this Specialty is approved.
• Request from Cindy Thomas – on behalf of the Alberta Boxer Club Inc. to host a BCC Regional Specialty in conjunction with the RDDKC All Breed Shows on November 4, 2011, As no other request has been receive this Specialty is approved.

New Business:  

• 8:40 PM [Paul Wilcox] Mike has been posting about the trophies, and i am wondering why they have not been updated 
• Mike: Paul and all - back in 2002 (I am saying that year as that is the last date on most of the trophies) a discussion came up about storing, updating and lugging all the trophies.  the trophies were getting old (most of them at least) and a lot of them were full and could not handle any more names.  They were not in the best of shape as they had been stored in outdoor sheds etc. It was decided not to take the trophies to the shows any more and that is the last time they were tended to.  Eve Whitmore haws had them for several years and she just moved out of her home and had to get rid of them.  Jenny and I picked them up and we decided to put all the old names out to the membership and to list all the winners and put the names on the website along with a picture of the trophies.  I am looking at all the trophies to see what condition they are in.  We are going to try to update as many as possible and have them at the National Specialty in June
• Mary: The executive has decided to update and refurbish these trophies at no cost to the sponsors so that they can be showcased at the National in June. Winners can have their pictures taken with the trophies and keepers will be given out as usual.
• Mary: Re 2012 National - From Monica
• She would like to nominate Mr. Alberto Berrios to judge the National in 2012 and has two nominations for sweepstakes judges, Zona Grupe and Nancy Ingalls, both from the States.
• Other considerations are from the panel at the show: Mrs. Geraldine Crandall, Ca Mr. Edgar Bajona, On. Mr. Chris Neilsen, On.
• A discussion was held on whether we can vote at a meeting or do we need to send out ballots.
• Mary: If I am not mistaken (could be) for Nationals etc hosted by out of province clubs the vote has been taken at the meetings but would have to double check that
• More discussion

No motioned to adjourn, Meeting closed at 10:13 p.m. Next Meeting:   Monday February 7th, 2011 – 8 p.m. Ontario time.