The Boxer Club of Canada Inc.
Minutes of the General Meeting held on Monday October, 2012
The meeting was called to order at approx. 8:05 p.m. - on-line Moderator/Chair. – President: Dave Gilmour
Attendance: Anne McDougall, Bernice Langley, Bill & Helen Frankland, Christine Burton, Cindy Thomas, Dave Gilmour, Deb and Gord Graffmann, Debbie Allardyce, Deborah Schenher, Erin Pottle, Francine & Jim Gillanders, Gloria Bracchetti, Jack Ireland, Jenny Catton, Karen Parton, Kim Long, Kristi Wagg, Lillian Wainwright, linda and Rod Norris, Marta Nettelfield, Mary Curl, Melissa & Mark Mathers here, Mike Allan, Paul & Mary Dulong, Rick and Kim Tarrington, Sally Dale, Sandra Beck, Shirley Bell
Minutes: Dave asked: If there were any errors or emissions in the June minutes?
One omission from the Sept minutes: Regarding the following requests submitted at the June meeting: The Boxer Club of Central Ontario to hold a BCCI Regional Specialty in Milton, ON, on August 10, 2013. Also requesting a Booster for the Kilbride & District Kennel Club All Breed Show held August 9 - 11, 2013. As there were no other requests these are approved.
Business Arising From the Minutes – None
Treasurer’s Report - Paul Dulong
- Treasurer's Report at Sep 30'12 - Receipts: Membership 35.00... Apply Trophy Donations (151.00)... Acct Rec 15.00......Show Revenue 588.00...... Disbursements: Plaques & Awards 46.40,….. Bank Fees (3.00),.....Charitable Donations (125.00) ....Misc Cropping Issue (200.00)....Show Expenses (579.92).....Closing Balance 3,653.21. Total Show Results: Revenue 930.00 Expenses (715.56) .......... Net Profit 214.34
- Paul Dulong moved his report, seconded by Deb Graffmann, report accepted.
- Question by Sandra Beck: What is Misc Cropping Issue?
- Paul: money to the Merchant Law Group
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Show Committee:
- Anne: I have sent the nominations to Jenny she is doing the ballot for us. (for the 2013 National judges).
- Jenny: I don’t have all the bios Anne. Jack can you send me yours please. Anne are there any more Sweeps nominations.
- Anne No there was only one.
- Christine: Will member be advised as to the cost associated with each Judge
- Dave: Anne we need estimate of costs to go with the bios
- Jenny: I don't have that info if it is to go on the ballots.. I need it to make the ballots up for everyone to vote- online and mail so that I can pass it on to Mary
- Bernice: The cost relating to the judges should not go on the ballot. Members will be votin g by the dollar Sign.
- Jenny: I think that it should go with the bio section
- Dave: Travel expenses was what I had in mind Anne
- JENNY: we need to know the cost of the various judges so that we can make an informed opinion on the judge and the monetary hit he BCC will take
- Debbie Allardyce: I agree totally with Bernice the members should be making their informed decisions on the bios not the cost.
- Christine: We don’t need an exact dollar but we need to know if the Judge is charging a fee, mileage expense etc. Someone could nominate a judge that could bankrupt the club and everyone vote on the Judge and we end up with 50 entries
- Shirley; It is a rough estimate Anne. The cost of expenses should not be the deciding factor.
- Deb G: I think the members need to know the costs so they can make an informed decision.
- Shirley: Certainly, but also part of the equation should be the judges experience and whether or not that judge will help us get a good entry.
- Dave: Agreed Shirley
Motion by Sandra Beck: I move that we include estimated cost on the ballots Revised Motion: I move that we include estimated costs on the bios. Seconded by Jenny Catton. As there are just five no's the motion is passed
Publicity: Linda Norris – No Report
Trophy Committee: Anne – No Report
- Linda N asked: Could someone tell me where Arlene Woods plaques from last year might be
- Rick Tarrington: talking to Kristi now she says she gave the plaques to Elenor...kristi already told linda this
- Dave: I will give Eleanor a call
Awards Committee: Kristi Wagg – No report
Programme: Lillian –
Program was announced on BCC list - advice to someone who wishes to show and breed. thanks to Linda for gathering the info
Membership: Patti Gilmour
- For Patti: Tara Burt and Ed Wadman will become ordinary members in November. Please let me know if you have any concerns.
- An application for membership has been received from Leah Quiring (Ontario). Both sponsors Francine Gillanders and Medley Small -- have been contacted. Please let me know if there are any concerns.
- A letter congratulating Cora Verhulst on becoming a BCCI life member has been sent to her.
- In 2013, the following will become BCCI life members: Linda and Rod Norris, Sharon and Ron Berry, and Dave and Patti Gilmour.
- Apologies to Melissa and Mark Mathers on incorrectly referring to Mark as Mike
Discipline Committee: Frank Rouse (Not in attendance)
- Jenny reported for Frank: No Report
Obedience Committee: Marta Nettelfield - No Report
Fund Raising Committee: Paul Medeiros –No Report.
Special Service Award: Debbie - No Report.
Reading of General Correspondence: Cindy Thomas
- Jennifer Bittner, a member of the Erie Shores Kennel Club and the BCC, is requesting a Booster to be held at the Erie Shores Kennel Club, June 9, 2013.
- Jennifer has also submitted an application to hold a Regional Specialty on June 8, 2013, in conjunction with the Erie Shores KC shows.
- Dave: We now have two applications for the same region so We require info from both clubs which will be posted on the sight and voted on next month
- Paul D: should they not be voted on now. I thought it was clear that the 30 day clock started running when the 1st application was received
- Cindy: This application was received within the 30 days
- Paul D: yes and therefore we should be voting now
- Dave: From the By-laws: If more than one club or member of the Boxer Club of Canada Inc. applies for a Regional Specialty in the same Electoral Area, the decision as to who will be awarded the Regional Specialty will be determined by a majority vote of the members attending the next General meeting
- It is based on the date of the first application not every 30 days
Secretary’s Note: From the By Laws under Section N Regional Specialties:
Any application for a Regional Specialty will be published in the minutes. Any other club or member of the Boxer Club of Canada in the same Electoral Area as the club or member of the Boxer Club of Canada that made application for a Regional Specialty shall have thirty days to indicate a desire to compete for the Regional Specialty in that Electoral Area. If no other applications are received, the Regional Specialty will be awarded to the club or member of the Boxer Club of Canada originally applying for it.
The Regional Specialties can be applied for by letter, fax or email.
If more than one club or member of the Boxer Club of Canada applies for a Regional Specialty in the same Electoral Area, the decision as to who will be awarded the Regional Specialty will be determined by a majority vote of the members attending the next General meeting.
As with the National Specialty, the Regional Specialties will rotate within the Electoral Area unless no other club or member of the Boxer Club of Canada applies to hold the Regional Specialty.
- Lively Discussion ensued. It was decided that we should vote at this meeting to decide if we will vote now on the regionals applied for.
- Paul D: I motion that the vote be taken now. Sconded by Debora G (recinded) re-seconded by Rick Tarrington
- After a false start the motion was carried,
- Dave: So now vote whether you want Boxer club of western ontario or Erie shores show. Please state your preference
- 15 votes Boxer Club of Western Ontario, 5 abstained. Boxer Club of Western Ontario will have the regional in that zone
Good & Welfare:
Lillian: cards sent - Get Well - Christine Burton; Sympathy - Norette Herd, Arlene Wood, Doris Avery please let me know if anyone is ill, etc
Old Business:
- Dave: Thank you to Cindy for the facebook pages
- Cindy: Just wanted to thank Mary for the logo designs for the FB pages! I'm happy that everyone is liking both!
- From Monica: Reminder: Regional show April 14, 2013, at Renaissance Dog Association, judge Mrs. Paula Hartinger, USA. Obedience trial on April 12, 2013 for the Club. We also will have two all breed obedience trials from the Doberman Pinscher Club on Thursday before the shows, April 11th. They are also offering Rally and Good Citizens. So lots to do for our exhibitors that are interested in these things. It rounds things out nicely, not everyone is only into Confirmation.
New Business:
- Dave: Make note our new Ontario Central director is Gord Graffman
As there is no other new business I am adjourning this meeting And will be starting the AGM in five minutes which should be short
Next Meeting: November 5th, 2012 8:00 p.m. Ontario time
