Minutes
JUNE 27, 2010
BBHC MEMBERSHIP MEETING
The meeting was called to order at 1:20 pm at the home of Kitty Ellingboe by president Nina Garlie.
Those in attendance: Sue and Bill Graham, Kitty Ellingboe, Jane Baetz, Judy Gaudes, Nina, Lydia and Mike Garlie, Katy Vergeront, Tracy Smith and Bethany Berger.
The minutes from the January and March meetings were approved, moved by Jane, second by Tracy.
Officer Reports:
President-
Nina informed the group of the board’s decision to approve spending $200 additional dollars for the goodie bags for Nationals.
Nina said that the club will have to choose a new treasurer at the next elections as Lisa Painter will no longer be able to serve in that role.
AKC requirements for holding a specialty will have to be met for 2011. The club already held a heartworm clinic, and Bill said he will participate in a meet the breed event at this summer’s Waukesha Kennel Club show.
Secretary-
Kitty received the application for renewal to BHCA which she gave to Treasurer Lisa.
Treasurer-
Balance at the end of May was $5,456.88
2010 Specialty Committee Reports:
Show Chairs, Nina/Judy
Nina reported that she has new club logos for the wooden placement stands. She also received new banners courtesy of Jane.
Nina will find two baskets of flowers for the judge’s table.
Judges, Katy
Katy said she will book a room for the judge Sunday through Friday. The club previously okayed the $500 judge’s fee and today approved spending $100 on a gift basket for breed judge and $50 for the sweeps judge. Moved by Tracy and second by Bill.
The juniors’ judge will receive no fee, but the club approved spending $50 for a gift card. Moved by Jane and second by Beth.
Stewards, Sue
Sue has recruited Marylou Mader as steward and Kitty volunteered to help if needed
Prizes, Beth
Beth thanked club members for their generous donation of prizes. All the awards are taken care of.
Hospitality, Sue
Sue asked for suggestions for snacks and it will include mini bagels and kringles. Kitty will help arrange for the food.
Advertising, Nina
Nina reported that the ad for our show went into the Tally Ho June/July issue.
Beth suggested placing an ad in the Nationals catalog congratulating BHCA on the show. Approved the spending of $40 for a full page ad. Moved by Kitty, second by Bill.
2010 Nationals Report
Show Chair, Jane
Jane is meeting in Oconomowoc with Kiley on Wednesday, June 30th.
There is a need for auction items, and for 350 of anything to fill the goodie bags. Jane will put together a list of tasks needing volunteers. One of the needs is for volunteers at the Beagle Club tracking event to help serve breakfast and lunch. The days are Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. Lydia said she could probably recruit friends on Sunday, and Sue volunteered to help on Tuesday. Those to be contacted for help are Sandy Pike, Doug Dropp, Brett and Mickey.
Jane said our club will be allowed a table at ringside and club members can sell items and advertise services for sale.
Assistants, Nina, Beth
Nina reported that the Potomac Basset Club sent $105 donation for the show. We had previously placed an ad in their specialty catalog. Beth suggested that out club basket be in the form of a crate filled with show supplies. The members approved spending $100 to start purchasing the crate and fillers. Moved by Lisa, second by Jane.
Hospitality, Mike
Check out the Nationals web site for more details, but a schedule of events includes:
Sunday evening track and field social
Monday Margarita party
Tuesday “whine” and cheese from 4-7pm and a costume contest with proceeds going to rescue. The theme is Celebrate Your State, and he will send an email to area rescue groups to letting them know about the contest.
Wednesday is Taste of Wisconsin with a cow milking contest, cream puff eating competition and Comedy Sports.
Thursday will feature burgers and brats and Harley photo ops.
Friday features the winner’s party
Grounds, Bill
Bill said he needs volunteers to help design a bag dispenser, to help pick up trash and to move supplies.
Treasurer, Lisa
Of the $3000 deposit from BHCA to use for the Nationals, $2400 remains.
Raffle, Tracy
Tracy said she needs more baskets and will make a list of items that shw would like donated to fill them. Her goal is to have 75 baskets.
Web site, Jane
She said that there has been positive response from donors. Donors have a link to their web sites right on the Nationals site.
Vendors, Cheryl
Cheryl Cieslinski has reported that so far there are eight vendors.
Other business:
The Combined Specialty dues are $25 with a $50 fine for non-attendance. Nina will attend meetings in the future.
BBHC shirt orders including screen print and embroidery were discussed. Jane suggested going with Café Press.
Meeting Schedule: Sunday, August 29th hosted by Judy Gaudes at 1 pm and Saturday, September 11th hosted by Beth at 5 pm.
Judy brought up the August 9th dog day at State Fair Park, but the group decided that having 2 dogs present throughout the day would not be possible.
Meeting adjourned at 3 pm.
