Minutes from the NFGSP Annual Meeting
6/20/09
The meeting was held at Orlando Florida Fairgrounds and called to order at 2:45 pm by President, Sue Harrison. Minutes of last meeting were accepted as posted on website. Motion to accept minutes made by Hiram Stanfill and seconded by Dorothy Thompson.
New member applications:
Chris Blankenship & Elisa Howell were read.
Bonnie McLaurin upgraded to full membership
Terry Charron upgraded to full membership. All unamiously accepted.
Secretary, Peg Seybert, read correspondence. Thank you letter from Judge, Nikki Riggsbee, who judged our specialty show and letter from Florida Association. of Kennel Clubs
Dorothy Thompson, Treasurer: Balance $7,071.00
The Club showed a profit of $2,448.74 for the fiscal year. All events held had profits. Rescue represents $974.84 of the balance in the treasury. Dorothy Thompson talked at length concerning rescue.
Dorothy Thompson made a motion to donate $100.00 now and 20% of future rescue funds collected to the Southern GSP rescue. Barbara Boka seconded motion and motion was passed. President, Sue Harrison has indicated that this motion needs to be revisited at the next meeting and voted on at that time.
Old Business:
Gary Seybert talked concerning horses and judging expenses as follows:
1) Club member & Running dog Horse Expenses
One Stake $65.00 1/2 Gas expense
Two - Three Stakes Plus $ 35.00 1/2 Gas expense
2) Club Member not running dog $75.00 Full Gas expense
Two or More $ 50.00
3) Club -rent a horse 1/2 day $75-$12
Non Club Member
One stake suggested fee $75.00 All expenses
Two-Three $100.00 All expenses
There was much discussion on this subject. Dorothy stated the need to know up front what the judges are charging. Becky Jacobs made a motion to accept motion and revisit at next meeting. This was seconded by Sue Harrison. Motion cannot be passed per the by-laws but will be printed in the minutes for all members to review, then will be revisited and voted on at the next meeting. The next meeting is scheduled at our hunt test Sat 10/3/09, at Marsaryktown.
New Business:
Chairs for upcoming events:
Hunt Test – Joann Rogol
November Field Trial – Bill Bhame??
January Walking Trial – ??
Field Trial Withlacoochee - ??
March hunt test
We need chair-people for these events so that we do not lose our dates for the grounds or with the AKC. Any volunteers please contact Sue Harrison, Her email is: [email protected]. Much discussion on this subject. Gary will order birds—price $4.45 plus delivery $65.00 from Marsaryktown, $75 Withlacoochee.
Bonnie McLaurin will chair the National Specialty in May 2010 at Gainesville.
President’s Message:
NFLGSP is co-hosting hosting National Specialty show with the Panhandle GSP Club starting the second weekend in May 2010.
DOCOF: Dorothy spoke on the Dog Obedience Clubs of Florida. A motion was made by Dorothy to give $100.00 to the shorthair team. Seconded by Barbara Boka.
Annual Elections:
President Sue Harrison
Vice President Becky Jacobs
Treasurer Dorothy Thompson
Secretary Barbara Boka
Board of Directors Gary Seybert, Hiram Walker, Bill Bhame
NFGSP Club presented a breed standard presentation to members and general public.
It was also noted to check the website for hurricane preparedness.
Presentation of Awards:
Puppy/derby –Ricochet’s Lighting Twist/Becky Jacobs
Agility –Ch. Neirol’s Helluva Good Reason, JH, RE, NA/Todd Knouff
Open Gundog – Trebyes Red Oaks Baby/Seybert
Show dog – Ch. Wyndbourne Protégé, JH/Sue Harrison
Obedience – Ch, Inverness Summerwynd, JH, UD, RE/Dorothy Thompson
Amateur Gun Dog – FC/AFCAutomatic Hy-Tailyn She –Iz/Bill Bhamme
Jr. Handler – Megan Stein
Rescue person – Denise Abby
Meeting Adjourned @3:50 pm.
Respectfully submitted
Barbara Boka, Secretary
New member applications:
Chris Blankenship & Elisa Howell were read.
Bonnie McLaurin upgraded to full membership
Terry Charron upgraded to full membership. All unamiously accepted.
Secretary, Peg Seybert, read correspondence. Thank you letter from Judge, Nikki Riggsbee, who judged our specialty show and letter from Florida Association. of Kennel Clubs
Dorothy Thompson, Treasurer: Balance $7,071.00
The Club showed a profit of $2,448.74 for the fiscal year. All events held had profits. Rescue represents $974.84 of the balance in the treasury. Dorothy Thompson talked at length concerning rescue.
Dorothy Thompson made a motion to donate $100.00 now and 20% of future rescue funds collected to the Southern GSP rescue. Barbara Boka seconded motion and motion was passed. President, Sue Harrison has indicated that this motion needs to be revisited at the next meeting and voted on at that time.
Old Business:
Gary Seybert talked concerning horses and judging expenses as follows:
1) Club member & Running dog Horse Expenses
One Stake $65.00 1/2 Gas expense
Two - Three Stakes Plus $ 35.00 1/2 Gas expense
2) Club Member not running dog $75.00 Full Gas expense
Two or More $ 50.00
3) Club -rent a horse 1/2 day $75-$12
Non Club Member
One stake suggested fee $75.00 All expenses
Two-Three $100.00 All expenses
There was much discussion on this subject. Dorothy stated the need to know up front what the judges are charging. Becky Jacobs made a motion to accept motion and revisit at next meeting. This was seconded by Sue Harrison. Motion cannot be passed per the by-laws but will be printed in the minutes for all members to review, then will be revisited and voted on at the next meeting. The next meeting is scheduled at our hunt test Sat 10/3/09, at Marsaryktown.
New Business:
Chairs for upcoming events:
Hunt Test – Joann Rogol
November Field Trial – Bill Bhame??
January Walking Trial – ??
Field Trial Withlacoochee - ??
March hunt test
We need chair-people for these events so that we do not lose our dates for the grounds or with the AKC. Any volunteers please contact Sue Harrison, Her email is: [email protected]. Much discussion on this subject. Gary will order birds—price $4.45 plus delivery $65.00 from Marsaryktown, $75 Withlacoochee.
Bonnie McLaurin will chair the National Specialty in May 2010 at Gainesville.
President’s Message:
NFLGSP is co-hosting hosting National Specialty show with the Panhandle GSP Club starting the second weekend in May 2010.
DOCOF: Dorothy spoke on the Dog Obedience Clubs of Florida. A motion was made by Dorothy to give $100.00 to the shorthair team. Seconded by Barbara Boka.
Annual Elections:
President Sue Harrison
Vice President Becky Jacobs
Treasurer Dorothy Thompson
Secretary Barbara Boka
Board of Directors Gary Seybert, Hiram Walker, Bill Bhame
NFGSP Club presented a breed standard presentation to members and general public.
It was also noted to check the website for hurricane preparedness.
Presentation of Awards:
Puppy/derby –Ricochet’s Lighting Twist/Becky Jacobs
Agility –Ch. Neirol’s Helluva Good Reason, JH, RE, NA/Todd Knouff
Open Gundog – Trebyes Red Oaks Baby/Seybert
Show dog – Ch. Wyndbourne Protégé, JH/Sue Harrison
Obedience – Ch, Inverness Summerwynd, JH, UD, RE/Dorothy Thompson
Amateur Gun Dog – FC/AFCAutomatic Hy-Tailyn She –Iz/Bill Bhamme
Jr. Handler – Megan Stein
Rescue person – Denise Abby
Meeting Adjourned @3:50 pm.
Respectfully submitted
Barbara Boka, Secretary