Board Members Present: Kim Demchak, Howard Postovit, Jennifer Tennison, Brenda Cejka, Cornelia King, Janine Poyfair, Kappy Zahn

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1 GSCA Telephonic Board Meeting Minutes March 10, 2016 Board Members Present: Kim Demchak, Howard Postovit, Jennifer Tennison, Brenda Cejka, Cornelia King, Janine Poyfair, Kappy Zahn Absent: Doug Hill Call to Order: 7:37 PM CST Next meeting to be held April 14, Approval of Minutes: Brenda Cejka Howard moved that the minutes be approved as written. Two votes were done since the last board meeting. Kappy seconded. Robyn Elliott had requested permission to change some things on the website that will cost approximately $100. Kim made a motion to approve. Brenda seconded. Motion passed. Bernie had an expense for ten 6 medallions he picked up in the amount of $ Treasurer s Report: Jennifer Tennison Kim made a motion to approve. Janine seconded. Motion passed. Jennifer gave January s Financial Report as she was absent in February. In January we had software costs for quarterly maintenance in the amount of $150 and postage.

2 Kim mentioned that the National balance from the prior National and the prior Southern Regional needs to be zeroed out. We also need to change the title of the 2015 Southern Specialty account to 2016 Southern Specialty and the balance should be $500 for the seed money for the Regional plus any monies that has been generated plus anything sent to the Southern by members. Brenda made a motion to approve January 2016 Financial Report. Howard seconded. There was little activity in the month of February. We did receive a check from Purina Farms for the Partnership Program. As an account has not yet been opened for the 2016 National, the GSCA paid for the logo out of the general fund. The logo expense will be reimbursed by Cornelia King. This is a donation that she will be making to the National. Vicki Kallett had total expenses for Meet the Breeds at Eukanuba in the amount of $ and $70.00 for the Judges Selection Committee. Howard made a motion to approve the total of $ Kappy seconded. The Board made mention that going forward we do need to set a limit for expenses for Meet the Breeds. A guideline will be considered. President s Report: Howard made a motion to approve the February 2016 Financial Report. Kim reported that E-Balloting has been approved by the AKC. We now need to consider a venue that will handle the balloting going forward. Kim did not attend the delegate meeting. The vote was to allow delegates to charge for judging up to a certain amount. The vote did not pass. Unfinished Business: Kim stated we need to consider a replacement for the Midwest Director for the remainder of the term. Mike Rutkas has agreed to fill the position for the remainder of the year.

3 Kappy made a motion to appoint Mike Rutkas in as the Midwest Director for the remainder of the term. Directors Reports: Southern: Cornelia stated they are in the process of ordering ribbons and prizes. The committee is working on the menu for the dinner. Some items have been donated by vendors for the auction. They are also working on an online Facebook auction. They are looking for a print shop for the shirts and hats. Kim stated that we need to get the info on the GSCA website for membership. Cornelia will get with Robin to get more updated information. West: Kappy reached out to the group in Northern California (Golden State) as they were considering a supported entry. They wanted to make sure there were no conflicting dates with the National. They have decided to scratch it for the time being. They will be hosting a supported entry on August 27 th and 28 th at the Minsota Kennel Club show. They will discuss the National for As we must start planning these Nationals at least three years in advance, we need everyone in the West to consider an interest. Ginny Maese is considering a Regional in November She is looking at a Judge s Seminar. The board s issue is the limited number of Giants in that area. There is also concern with the weather for those that would be traveling. East: Janine finally received a check from the Eastern Regional. She will now be able to close the books for that show. Cynthia Sansone is still considering the National for She is concerned about some of the suggestions for the venue. She will be considering other locations. If the show is held in August at Harrisburg, there would be Conformation, Obedience and Rally. Agility would have to be at another location and we would need a club and have to provide equipment. We will need an application so that the judges can be selected. Midwest: No report. National 2016: Liz Lagmanson is gathering auction items. They are working on a trophy donation list for the newsletter and the website. Their committee is meeting weekly to finalize details.

4 Steps: March is the deadline for any articles for Steps. National 2018: Howard has contacted Purina Farms to see if they have upgraded the electricity since we were there and had problems in They said there have been no changes. They are fine with us bringing in a generator. They suggested we get pricing and they will as well when it gets closer to the date. Then we can select from the list and pricing. This National would be held in the middle of October We need a chair from the Midwest. This will be an independent show. Minimal expenses will be involved as the show will be held outside. Old Business: Howard made a motion that we have the 2018 National at Purina Farms. We have had a letter from Mary Falls with the Working Riesenschnauzer Federation to assist with the facilitation of the AKC IPO titles recognition program for Giant Schnauzers. Howard will follow up with Mary Falls to get more info. It will be discussed further at our next board meeting. Kim reported that Melissa Davis and Mike Rutkas and others are working on a memorial trophy. This trophy would never be retired. The Board still needs to review the Rescue Code of Ethics. New Business: No new member applications. Membership: Brenda reported that we have 60+ members that have not currently renewed. Brenda has sent an reminding everyone of the deadline. The regional directors will be following up with members to remind them of the deadline. Kappy made a motion to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 9:29 PM CST

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