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WMSSC Meeting Minutes
4-12-08
Board members attending: Pat Ferrell,Charlotte Mierzwa, Roy Willis, Dennis Rembiesa, Suzanne Rembiesa, Cindy Dickinson, and Bobbi Smith
Members attending: Jeanne Adams, Dick Bruso, Joan Bruso, Marge Feeney, Charlene Herrmann, Linda Houle, Jane Kaba, Lea Lupinacci, Christine Quigley, Terri Rinaldi, Sue Rivers, Mary Romajas, Maud Sabourin, Roland Sabourin, Donna Vera, and Crystal Wright-Partyka
Guests Attending: Sara Raymaakers
President Pat Ferrell called the meeting to order at 1:40pm.
Corresponding Secretary’s Report:
- AKC sent acceptance for Oct 4th and 5th for the Agility trial.
- Thank you note from the Lucia’s read.
- Letter from Cheryl Lucia read: she submitted her resignation as Sunshine person for the club
- Monica sent copy of Agility information that was sent to the AKC.
- Note read regarding Obedience & Rally seminar being presented by the Farmington Valley Kennel Club at the Powder Hollow barn on Aug 9th and 10th
Treasurer’s Report: The treasurer’s report was read. Linda made motion to accept treasurer’s report; Terri seconded; all in favor
March Meeting Minutes: Charlotte motioned to accept the minutes for the March meeting as printed; Terri seconded; all in favor
2008 Specialty Show:
- Show is on schedule
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The company that was supplying the beds to be used as prizes for 2008 couldn’t deliver them in time for the show. Decision was made to use the items that were going to be used for 2009 prizes this year instead. Since the prizes were not listed in the catalog, it was OK to switch. The beds will be used as prizes for 2009 instead. Terri will order the beds for 2009 from Pet Edge.
- Lea reported that show entries are being received
- Sign-up sheet available to sponsor trophies for the show
2008 Match:
Other items:
- 50 calendars for 2009 will be ordered
- ASSA handbooks for 2004 and 2006 still available (2005 books are gone)
- Copies of the revisions to the transition book were distributed
- The Pioneer Valley Kennel Club will be having an eye clinic in Greenfield, MA. Cost is $33. For more information contact Charlotte.
- ‘Meet the Breed’ was a success. Should we have another ‘Meet the Breed’ at a different PETCO in the fall? Should some other event be considered? The Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival was mentioned as a possible event (July 19th at Look Park in Northampton, MA)
Installation of new officers:
- Before the new officers took their positions, Pat thanked everyone for their support during her terms as President. She announced that at the Board meeting, a motion was passed to make Terri Rinaldi a Life member for everything she has done for the club. Pat presented a solar light to Lea for all her work as Show Secretary, Charlotte for all her help, Roy to "light his bottom step" so he doesn't break another leg, Sue and Dennis for taking on the jobs they both did and Dennis' work on the website, and one to Terri for all the work she did.
- Since there had been no nominations from the floor, the recording secretary cast a vote for the new board as nominated by the nominating committee.
- The new board took their seats. The new board members are:
President – Donna Vera
Vice President - Sue Rivers
Treasurer – Roy Willis
Corresponding Secretary – Charlotte Mierzwa
Recording Secretary – Sue Rembiesa
Board Member – Cindy Dickinson
Board Member – Lea Lupinacci
Other Items:
- Should club T-shirts be ordered? Should polo shirts be considered instead? Skyline Screenprinting will be contacted for more information
- The membership list will be updated for 2008.
- The Walk for Fidelco is Sat May 17th. Should the club make a donation? Motion was made to make the donation; all were in favor
- There is a NIA conference in Windsor on Aug 9th and 10th . Christine made a motion to send Pat Ferrell as the club representative; Terri seconded; all were in favor
- Crystal mentioned someone needs to pick up Harriet Smith at the airport – Donna will pick her up; Roy will book her room
- Terri mentioned that Bobbi will take over the supply tubs and coffee supplies
- Dennis asked if the special ribbons for the Agility Trial have been ordered – Terri will check
- Charlotte and Dennis are looking for stewards for the show for breed, rally, and obedience
Awards for 2007: The following awards were handed out at the meeting:
- Charlotte Mierzwa - Rally Novice (RN) for Riverbend Mischief Maker CGC
- Dennis & Sue Rembiesa - Rally Advanced for Norwood Mainstay Misty Blue CGC RN, Companion Dog (CD) for Mainstay Midnite Blue CGC RN RA RE, and Rally Novice (RN) for Rockabre Jet Star
- Jane Kaba - Canine Good Citizen (CGC), Rally Novice (RN), and Companion Dog (CD) for Norwood Lady Jane Grey
- Sue Jasmine - Rally Novice (RN) and Canine Good Citizen (CGC) for Kassank's LA Confidential, and Rally Advanced (RA) and Rally Excellent (RE) for Jasmin's Rumor's Opportunity CGC CD
The meeting was adjourned at 2:45pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Suzanne Rembiesa
Recording Secretary
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