Editor’s Note:  The minutes that follow were recorded by three people: Jerry Rush, Vicki Steedle and Mary Ann Svizeny.  Vicki prepared the minutes including Motions 5902, 6002 (before the Nationals) and 0203A (after the Nationals).  In her absence at the Nationals, at separate meetings, Jerry and Mary Ann acted as the Recording Secretary.  The minutes each of them prepared are clearly noted in the following report.  All minutes appear in the sequence of the events that occurred, and the motions are in Motion # sequence.

The following motions have been acted upon since the last issue:

Motion 5902 - To adopt as approved minutes of the Board of Directors meeting, the list of Board actions provided by the RS, beginning with motion 5202 and ending with motion 5802 and to submit them for publication in the RS column in TH as required by Motion 5202 with the start and finish dates inserted as mandated.  Moved by McCullagh, seconded by  Engle.  Yes - McCullagh, Engle, Barringer, Russell, McDonald, Makowski, Williams, Nance, Svizeny.  Not voting - Steedle.

Motion 6002 -  To approve the request for a Northwest BHCA regional event on July 28, 2003, sponsored by the BHC of Greater Seattle, Portland BHC and Emerald Empire Basset Fanciers.  Moved by Svizeny, seconded by Nance.   Yes - McCullagh, Engle, Barringer, Russell, McDonald, Makowski, Steedle, Nance, Svizeny.  Not voting -Williams.

Minutes of the BHCA Board and actions taken from 10/9/02 through 10/13/02 inclusive.  Approved by the Board: November 27, 2002.

Recording Secretary's Report by Jerry Rush, Acting Recording Secretary

Motion #61-02 - (10/10/02)  To appoint Jerry Rush as Acting Recording Secretary due the absence because of illness of Vicki Steedle for the period of October 7th through October, 20th, 2002.  Moved by:  Gene McDonald, Seconded by:  Gwen McCullagh. Yes:  (8) Makowski, Russell, Svizeny, Nance, Barringer-Ruggeri, McDonald, Engle and McCullagh.   Absent: (2) Williams and Steedle. Motion was approved and resolved. 

OPEN BOARD MEETING
Wednesday, October 9, 2002


Randy Frederiksen called the Open Board Meeting to order at 7:10 PM in the Ballroom of the Holiday Inn, Columbus, IN.  Randy introduced all the Board Members to those members attending the Open Board meeting.  

Mary Smizer asked about the Award of Merit awards at Regional events.  Randy said that the Board will reconsider Award of Merit for Regional events in the future and advised that he and Thad Makowski will be attending the AKC Parent Club Conference and will be looking into the AKC policy on Awards of Merit. 

John McCullagh asked about the BHCA parent club vote on the consideration of the new policy being considered by the AKC regarding points being awarded to the reserve winners at National specialty events.

Barbara Wicklund, AKC Delegate, said that the vote has not been completed by the delegates on the reserve winners receiving a three point major at a National Specialty when the winner is awarded a five point major.  The AKC is waiting the completion of the survey of all parent clubs on this matter prior to any action being taken.  Members attending the Open Board Meeting appeared to voice approval of the reserve winner points award.

Cheryl Winters mentioned that the purpose of the reserve winner was that the RW would be awarded the points if the winner was disqualified for any reason and questioned how this new policy if approved would then be handled in that situation. 

Nancy Mulligan discussed the interest in artificial breeding.  She will be attending a seminar on the subject and the speaker is an authority on artificial breeding and highly recommended that the BHCA consider having this subject and possibly this speaker as part of the Breeder Education at a future National. 

Danny Jones strongly suggested to the Board that the Futurity be included as a part of the regular National events, and not a stand-alone event. 

Joe Speiser stated that on the other end of the spectrum he likes the Futurity as a separate event.  

Gwen McCullagh reported that the Futurity Committee held their meeting this afternoon and that the Committee would be making their recommendations to the Board.

Jodie Childers stated that the Nationals has become a long week with squeezing all of the events in, and recommended that in the future the Specialty Shows held on the Monday prior to Nationals forgo offering holding a sweepstakes.

Randy talked about the idea of discontinuing the sweepstakes at specialty shows on Monday but did state that it is a Member Club event and not a BHCA event.

Danny Jones stated that we need to consider the dogs at some point because of the stress of the length of the day-long event.

John McCullagh asked for a consensus of the members attending the open meeting if there should be specialty sweepstakes or not.  Randy advised that it is not a BHCA decision but a decision of the local club hosting the event.

Joe Speiser discussed the pros and cons of holding the specialty and sweepstakes event on the Monday prior to the Nationals, and he would support not holding a sweepstakes event with the Monday specialty shows for time consideration of the event.

Jeanne Hills asked why BHCA did not give the breeder of the BOB an award. Randy said the BHCA Memorial Trophy, offered in memory of Bev Stockfelt, is awarded to the Breeder of the BOB. 

Connie Kremenek from Las Vegas discussed the RV parking and suggested that the host clubs consider the parking needs for the people with RV's when considering a Nationals hotel. Randy Frederiksen advised that the parking for the 2003 Nationals has been solved.

Joe Speiser stated that it is difficult to find a facility willing to host a National event and that RV parking is always a consideration in holding all Nationals.

Randy recognized the 2002 Committee for their work on Nationals.  The members attending applauded their appreciation.

Sally Elkins stated that this was the first year for the full day Educational Seminar, which was excellent.  She further stated that while it was difficult for all to attend because of adding a day to the already long week, she felt that it was valuable and would like to see it continue.  Randy advised that over 90 people had attended this year's Seminar and that it was well received.  

Larry Kremenek commented on the Educational Seminar and the Specialty.  He suggested taking a poll of what the members want at Nationals whether it is more education, more events, or proper scheduling. 

Randy Frederiksen reported that the survey previously published in the Tally Ho showed that education was high on the agenda and that BHCA could consider taking a poll of the membership on this matter.

Sue Boyd wanted to know about the ballots and why they were in the Tally Ho.  She appreciated the costs saved by including the ballots in Tally Ho, but also felt that there would be fewer ballots returned this year.  She said that not everyone reads the Tally Ho immediately and may have missed it.  When the ballot is mailed with a return envelope it serves as a reminder to fill it and return the ballot.  Randy said the by-laws states the ballots must be mailed 30 days prior to the elections.  Randy said he would supply ballots up to Friday midnight for voting.

Joe Speiser stated that the Obedience, Field Trial and Tracking events are not cost effective but are offered at Nationals.  He discussed that all the events cannot be prioritized and not all events at the Nationals will be profitable but should be held for all members in the BHCA attending the Nationals.

Randy Frederiksen opened the floor to the Member Club representatives present for discussion of any matters that they wished to bring before the Board.

Carolyn Young, Portland BHC, said their members have concerns regarding Field Trial dates.  They are asking why two field trials in the same section cannot be held on the same date.  She said that the Field Trial event should be based more on the miles between clubs not the section.  The Portland BHC Club would also like spayed/neutered Bassets to be allowed to run in Field Trials as they are allowed to participate in the Best of Breed competition at specialty show events.

Randy said BHCA has a FTAC committee who has guidelines in print on the FT events regarding conflicts on same dates in the same sections.  He advised that discussion should be addressed to the FTAC first, and then the Board will consider any recommendations made by FTAC.

Mark Chryssanthis from Emerald Empire Basset Hound Fanciers, Inc. concurs with Carolyn Young on the Field Trial dates and sectional events on the same weekend. 

Randy discussed that BHCA was looking into umbrella insurance for liability for all member clubs.  Norrine Noonan said she is sure that all member clubs would welcome some type of group liability insurance under BHCA.

Norrine Noonan urged National Committees to make tickets for events and dinners available for our foreign members attending the Nationals to purchase at the Nationals.  

Diane Malenfant announced the Judge's Education on how to present the Seminar to Judge's Groups would be held on Thursday and Friday mornings at 8AM in the Directors Room.  

The Open Board meeting adjourned at 8:15 PM.

Board Meeting, Thursday, October 10, 2002

The meeting was called to order at 4:00 PM by President Randy Frederiksen.  Present were Thad Makowski, Bill Russell, Mary Ann Svizeny, Richard Nance, Bev Barringer-Ruggeri, and Jerry Rush.  Absent: Gene McDonald, Ken Engle, Gwen McCullagh and Vicki Steedle.  

Motion#62-02 - (10/10/02)  To ratify all previous Board actions taken through email since the Spring Board Meeting, 2002. Moved by: Russell, Seconded by: Nance.   Yes: (6) Makowski, Russell, Svizeny, Nance, Barringer-Ruggeri and Rush, Absent (4) Williams, McDonald, Engle, McCullagh, and Steedle. Motion was approved and resolved.

The FTAC Report, which included copies of the Minutes of the Spring FTAC Meeting as well as a list of the FTAC Members as of September 2002, was distributed to the Board for review.  The Board discussed the concerns of FTAC in regard to communication issues and lack of understanding in dealings with the Beagle Clubs.  The Board discussed the communication problems between FTAC and various sections of the United States.

At this time Gene McDonald and Gwen McCullagh entered the Meeting. 

CORRESPONDING SECRETARY REPORT
Mary Ann read an email received from the Bluegrass Rescue serving the Kentucky, southern Illinois and southeast Missouri Regions, requesting help and information from BHCA.  The Board directed Mary Ann to refer this new rescue group to Rosemary Ryan, Rescue Chairman. 

At this time, Randy excused himself from the Meeting, and 1st Vice President, Thad Makowski, presided in Randy's absence. 

Ken Engle arrived at the meeting and discussion was brought back to the FTAC report previously discussed and Ken was asked for his input.  Ken advised that Kay Reilly was reelected as FTAC Chairman.  The Board discussed what they could do to help the FTAC Chairman receiving better communications from the FTAC Clubs.    

Mary Ann continued with the correspondence received and read a letter received from Purina advising that BHCA should be receiving notification of the amount of monies raised from the Purina Parent Club Partner Program. 

Letter received from the AVMA regarding Animal Facts for publication in Parent Club newsletters.  Mary Ann was directed to forward to Carol Hunt, TH Editor.

Mary Ann read various correspondences received from the AKC regarding trophy listings, banner programs and Revisions to Dog Show Rules.

Randy Frederiksen returned to the meeting.

Letter received from the AKC requesting contact information for the parent club for media contact and public education in the NY metro area.  The Board requested that Mary Ann place her name as the contact person for referrals to members who can have their dogs available for media interviews in the NY metro area.

Jerry Rush presented the By-laws Committee Report with the suggested revisions made to date by the Committee.  The Board reviewed and discussed the suggested proposed changes made, and requested additions to include performance events.  The By-laws will be resubmitted to the Board for final review on Friday.

The meeting recessed at 6:10 PM until Friday.

Board Meeting
Friday, October 11, 2002

The Meeting was called to order at 9:00 AM by President Randy Frederiksen.  Present were Thad Makowski, Bill Russell, Mary Ann Svizeny, Richard Nance, Bev Barringer-Ruggeri, Gene McDonald, Ken Engle, Gwen McCullagh and Jerry Rush.  Absent: Bette Williams and Vicki Steedle.

Futurity Chairperson, Mimi Tysseling and Futurity Secretary, Sylvia McGee gave their Futurity report to the Board for the 2002 Futurity.   Mimi and Sylvia discussed this year’s Futurity entry, financial status, recommendations for future Futurity events, 2002 catalog and next years event status and plans.   The Board recognized the success of this year’s Futurity and expressed their appreciation to the committee for their work on this years successful Futurity event.     Mimi's 2002 Futurity report can be read in this Tally Ho issue.
    
The Board congratulated the Futurity Committee on this year's Futurity Event. 

Ruth Robeson presented the Membership Committee Report.  She explained her ideas for designing a comprehensive membership campaign involving all facets of the basset hound.  Ruth was given a copy of the Guidelines for her Committee and discussed advertising to bring in new members through our local clubs.  The Board discussed with Ruth a way to target the current members of our local clubs who are not presently BHCA members. Ruth asked the Board for input on any additional ideas the Board would like to see addressed.  

Chris Wallen, representing the 2004 Nationals Committee, for the 2004 Nationals in Portland, Oregon at the Holiday Inn Airport Convention Center, presented her committee report and National Week Schedule.  The proposal was for September 26 through October 3, 2004, the theme of which will be Journey of Discovery. 

The Board discussed the length of the 2004 Nationals including the timetable of events planned.  Chris agreed to rework the timetable and resubmit it to the Board in the near future.

Due to time, Randy Frederiksen appointed Board members Gwen McCullagh and Richard Nance to go through the remaining By-law Articles suggested proposed changes submitted by the By-law Committee and get back to the Board after their review.  The Board will then forward their comments to the By-law committee for finalization to be resubmitted to the Board for approval of the suggested proposed changes.

The Board recessed for lunch at 12:20 PM
Submitted by   JERRY RUSH

Recording Secretary's Report by Mary Ann Svizeny, Corresponding Secretary

Board Meeting
Friday, October 11, 2002

The Board reconvened at 2:01 PM.   Jerry Rush was unable to attend the balance of the meetings, and Mary Ann Svizeny recorded the minutes.   Bette Williams joined the meeting at this time. 

Joe Speiser met with the Board asking that the Board consider including long- time knowledgeable breeders on the presenter list for judges education seminars.   Joe presented a letter written by Dawn Towne in support of his request in addition to explaining that the foundation of any breed is the breeder, who makes the decision of what to keep from a litter when evaluating the puppies.  

Joe also asked that a change in the format concerning the presentation on the Basset Hound structure.   He has attended two seminars during the past year and it seemed that structure was not receiving a proper amount of time.  He felt that at least 50% of the seminar should be devoted to structure. He also felt that the presentation used should be consistent by the use of a video or power point presentation.  

The Board discussed the fact that the AKC is already moving in that direction and that BHCA has been approached on using this type of format.   At present we use the Illustrated Standard.  Further discussion covered the following of a script to present the program, rather than presenting the opinions of the presenter, which BHCA is currently doing by use of the new format developed by the JEC.  The Board thanked Joe for his comments and concerns. 

Barbara Wicklund presented the AKC Delegate Report.   (The Report can be found in this issue of TH).   Barbara wanted to highlight some issues from her report to the Board, one of which was the Breeder of the Year award.   She stated that most were unhappy as the nominees are chosen from those invited to the Eukanuba Invitational, i.e. breeder vs. winner of the year.   AKC is asking Parent Clubs who have criteria on this issue to submit them to the AKC for consideration.    Barbara reported that the #1 priority issue among parent clubs was the National Specialty Show Site data, which will be available by 2003 on the website. 

Barbara asked the Board to reconsider the decision for awarding points to the reserve winners at a National Special in light of the member comments made at the Open Board Meeting and to forward them to Pat Laurans, Chairman of the Parent Club committee.  The Board thanked Barbara for her report.  

Bob Opeka presented an application for a Regional Specialty sponsored by the BHC of Western Pennsylvania to be held on Saturday, August 7, 2004 at the Canfield Fairgrounds, Route 46, Canfield, OH in conjunction with the Beaver County KC cluster.   Bob presented the Board with the proposed committee members and advised that there will be a specialty show on the preceding Friday and 3 supported entries that weekend. 

Motion # 63-02 (10/11/02) – To approve the Regional Specialty Application presented by the BHC of Western Pennsylvania to be held on Saturday, August 7,  2004 at the Canfield Fairgrounds, Route 46, Canfield, OH in conjunction with the Beaver County KC Show.  Moved by:  Barringer-Ruggeri and Seconded by Engle.  Yes: (8) Makowski, Russell, Svizeny, Nance, Barringer-Ruggeri, McDonald, Engle, Williams and McCullagh. Absent: Steedle. Motion was approved and resolved. 

The Board resumed discussion regarding points being awarded to the Reserve Winners at a National Specialty.  After consideration and discussion of the membership voicing approval of this at the Open Board meeting it was the consensus of the Board to instruct the Corresponding Secretary to notify the AKC Parent Club Committee of the Board’s approval.  

Motion #64-02 (10/11/02) – After further consideration and discussion it is resolved to instruct the Corresponding Secretary to notify the AKC Parent Club Committee that the BHCA is in favor of the AKC consideration of awarding 3 points to the Reserve Winners at a National Specialty when the Winner receives a 5 point major.  Motion by: Russell, Seconded by:  Nance.  Yes (7):  Makowski, Russell, Svizeny, Nance, Barringer-Ruggeri, McDonald, Williams.  No: (2) McCullagh and Engle. Absent: Steedle. Motion was approved and resolved. 

Claudia Orlandi and Lenore Horabin met with the Board to discuss the Basset Hound University Project of the Member Education Committee.   Claudia expressed her appreciation to the Board for their approval of her presentation to the AKC given the accelerated timeline involved. Claudia further explained in detail the timeline of development and the interest of the AKC through Pat Laurans of the Basset Hound University Project.  Claudia reported that there were 85-90 members attending the Education Seminar on Sunday.  The Seminar covered breed specific as well as general dog knowledge.  The theme of the morning session was the art and science of breeding presented by Claudia regarding recommendations of master breeders and how to get the best out of our breeding programs.   Kitty Steidel presented the Art of Breeding, which covered how to develop an eye for the dog, and included the judge’s education materials and the Illustrated Standard.  The ABC’s of Breeding, which was presented by Claudia, included the discussion of works of leading canine geneticists.   Evaluations were given to all who attended although the results have not yet been tabulated.   In addition to the morning workshop there was a hands-on clinic presented by Claudia Lane; grooming by Pat Willer, as well as handling classes given by Gwen McCullagh, Danny Jones, Marge Cook, Claudia Lane and Ed Smizer.  How to Train Puppies was presented by Scott and Betsy Deans, and followed by a Best Parts Fun Match.  Claudia explained that the next step would be to develop an organizational chart and put people in place as part of this University.   Claudia felt that much of the membership could be involved by the use of the their experience at the different levels of activities of the University.  

The Board requested if the evaluations could be tabulated so that the Board should determine if this could be presented again at future Nationals. 

Lenore Horabin spoke of her interest in this project.  She has been involved in Adult Education working with large corporations both in the US and in England developing sales training using the approach of performance based training by testing and independent evaluations.  Her focus in bassets has been in field trials, and more recently in conformation, hunt tests and obedience.   She presented a plan for structure for the School of Performance for review, which is the most complicated part of the University. 

Claudia explained that the project is not finalized and wanted to stress that this presentation to the Board is to show that membership involvement is needed and that the concept of the BHU project is a traditional way of organizing the expertise and talents of the club membership. Claudia asked if the ABC’s of Breeding Presentation could be made on Wednesday evening for the 2003 Nationals, and was advised she should bring this matter to the Nationals Committee Education Chairman. 

The Board discussed the concept as one that would be well received by the Membership.  Claudia informed the Board of the timeline involved with the AKC through Pat Trotter and Pat Laurans prior to the presentation to the Board at the Nationals.  The Steering Committee included Kitty Steidel, Hal Pybus, Sharon and Jim Dok, Joan Urban, and Grace Servais.  The Board also discussed with Claudia the concerns of taking this out of the Basset Hound box, including the use of general dog knowledge by the AKC as a model for all parent clubs as part of the canine community.   Further discussion involved the timeline and faulty appointments.   Claudia advised that she would like to see this project set up so that anyone would be able to step-in and move forward with it. 

The Board thanked Claudia for her report and Seminar. 

The Board adjourned at 4:20 PM.

Board Meeting
Saturday, October 12, 2002

President Randy Frederiksen called the Meeting to order at 9:00 AM.  Present were Thad Makowski, Bill Russell, Bette Williams, Mary Ann Svizeny, Richard Nance, Bev Barringer-Ruggeri, Gene McDonald, Ken Engle, and Gwen McCullagh. Absent:  Vicki Steedle.

Bette presented the Treasurer’s Report for the 3 and 12-month periods ending 8/31/02.  (The complete Report can be found in this Tally Ho issue.)  Bette reported that overall BHCA took in $10,000 more for the 12-month period, which includes the printing of the Illustrated Standard, which had not been in the Budget.  Bette advised that investment income is down, which is the same problem that everyone is experiencing.  Tally Ho subsidies have gone down.  Bette reported that the Tally Ho was well within budget.  Discussion involved expenses budgeted but not spent by committees and officer expenses. 

The Board brought Bette up to speed regarding the requested reporting by the Futurity committee.  Bette requested that she be given signature authority on all accounts including futurity, nationals, and FTAC to be in compliance with the By-laws.  

Bette informed the Board that the Treasurer’s Report includes an accounting on Futurity for 2002 only through February as reported to her.  Further discussion involved the Futurity reporting and Bette’s need for the current bank statements. It was discussed that the reporting for Futurity should be for each separate event. It was agreed that the Financial Oversight Committee should be involved and request proper reporting from the Futurity Committee.  

Bette is very proud of the fact that for the 2002/2003 year that we have collected almost $31000 in dues as of this date, and to date we have received $4,606 from the membership for the Basset Hound Donor Advised Fund with the Canine Health Foundation.   

Bette requested that someone be appointed to be the web contact since she is not up to date on web/internet matters.  Discussion was held and agreed that Richard will take over.  Bette also requested that she not be the recipient of the   American Dog Owner’s Association newsletters and other materials. Board discussion involved what the newsletter alerts cover and it was felt that much of the same information is covered by AKC Legislation Department.  The Board felt that the ADOA dues should not be renewed.  The Board commended Bette on her presentation and for the work done on the budget and report.

Motion #65-02  (10/12/02) - To approve the Treasurer’s Report as received for the August 31st  Fiscal Year.   Moved by:  McDonald, Seconded by: Barringer -Ruggeri. Yes:  (8) Makowski, Russell, Svizeny, Nance, Barringer-Ruggeri, McDonald, McCullagh and Engle.  Abstain: (1) Williams.  Absent: Steedle. Motion was approved and resolved. 

Discussion led to the 2003 budget as amended and presented to include the budget for the Membership Committee in the amount of $400.00. 

Motion #66-02  (10/12/02) -  To approve the 2003 Budget as amended.  Moved by:  Barringer-Ruggeri, Seconded by:  Nance.  Yes:  (9) Makowski, Russell, Williams, Svizeny, Nance, Barringer-Ruggeri, McDonald, McCullagh and Engle. Absent: Steedle. Motion was approved and resolved. 

The Board discussed the Guidelines for Challenge Trophies and it was recognized that the award of BOS was missed in the Guidelines set forth by the Board and felt this needs to be considered.  Discussion was held on honored hounds bred and owned, including the achievements and requirements currently included in the guidelines.

Motion #67-02 (10/12/02) – To amend the Guidelines for Challenge trophies to read as follows:   

Honored hounds must have been owned and bred by BHCA member(s) and the hounds’ achievements much include at least one of the following:  BHCA National Fall Specialty Conformation Winners Dog, Winners Bitch, Best of Breed, and Best of Opposite Sex Winner, High in Trial Obedience and Agility Trial Winners, Field Trial Open Dog, Open Bitch or Absolute winner, BHCA top producer honors or have achieved the title Champion Tracker of which one of the three required titles was earned at a BHCA fall national tracking event.  It is recommended that honored hounds have exceptional merits beyond the basic requirements listed here. 

Moved by: Williams, Seconded by:  Barringer-Ruggeri.   Yes (8):  Makowski, Russell, Williams, Svizeny, Nance, Barringer-Ruggeri, McDonald, Engle. No (1): McCullagh.   Absent: Steedle. Motion was approved and resolved. 

Randy will send out copies of the amended Guideline to the Board. 

Discussion regarding the awarding of challenge trophies to non-BHCA members was brought forward by Gene McDonald.  He advised that the Trophy Committee had difficulty in getting the HIT trophy awarded in 2001 returned to Nationals from a non-BHCA member.    Discussion was held about the storage of trophies if not awarded at the National event and being retained by the Trophy Chairman for the succeeding Nationals until won.   

Bette requested that this subject be tabled until Spring Board meeting so that the cost of a ‘keeper’ trophy and engraving can be estimated.

Motion #68-02 (10/12/02) – To amend the Challenge Trophy Guidelines to read that all BHCA Challenge trophies awarded at the BHCA Fall Nationals events will remain in possession by the Club until retired.  Moved by:  McCullagh, Seconded by: Nance.   Yes (9):  Makowski, Russell, Williams, Svizeny, Nance, Barringer-Ruggeri, McDonald, McCullagh and Engle.  Absent: Steedle. Motion was approved and resolved. 

Diane Malenfant and Claudia Orlandi presented the Judge’s Education Committee Report.   Diane reported that the Committee objectives are to finalize the presenter list.  

Diane advised that at many judge’s seminars a slight charge for the materials of $10-15 is customary and accepted.  BHCA members who choose to attend the seminars would not receive materials.   Discussion held about sending each member a copy of the Illustrated Standard as well as sending one to each new member.   Further discussion was held on materials that are given at seminars.  

Diane asked for clarification on where the presentations are given.  At other clubs they are given at Nationals only.    Diane suggested the presentation also be made at Advanced Hound Institute and Advanced Judges Institute, and at any BHCA approved regional educational event.   

Diane would like to expand the mentor list to include BHCA members.  At present it includes only judges.  Discussion included the request by Joe Speiser to include breeders on the presenter list.   Diane felt that the committee is not up to that point in the presentation program.   Diane explained that many breeders do participate by bringing their own dogs.    

Diane requested funding for the JEC to attend the larger presentations at the Institute.   The Board advised that the budget would be looked at to determine if the amount could be covered. Diane mentioned that Claudia donated some of the out-of-pocket expenses, which had not been included in the prior year’s expenses.  The Board thanked Diane and her committee for their report. 

The Board recessed at 12:00 noon for lunch with the Past BHCA Presidents.

The Board reconvened at 2:10 PM.

Elsie Tagg met with the Board to discuss the 2003 Nationals.

Elsie mentioned that her committee also visited the Clarion Hotel in Carlisle, PA, which has hosted other Nationals, for a possible 2006 proposal.  She reported that the ballroom was not suitable and a tent would be required, and although all rooms are on ground floor, the distance to the tented area would be unacceptable. 

She also reported on a potential site in Hagerstown MD, which has 210 rooms, grooming/bathing facilities that might be another option which will be looked into by a Committee from the East.   Further discussion was held on the Board’s desire to obtain bids at least 5 years in advance.  She stated that in Gettysburg she hoped people would take in the sights and history of area.   She is planning to obtain publicity in the area for our National Event. 

Elsie advised that a few changes had been made to the 2003 Committee:  The Assistant Show Chair is Max Harder; Tracking Chair is Linda Gonzales; Advertising will be Barbara Wicklund and Sue Smyth; Raffle will be Ellen Bach; and Roger Wright will do self-contained campers.   Campers will be able to park in the area allowing 2000 cars at the show site.   Availability of a honey wagon and gas truck will be arranged and they are looking into having a night watchman for that area.   Elsie requested a copy of the insurance policy for BHCA.   Bette advised that she would need a copy of the signed Contract to provide to the company.  

Elsie requested information regarding the costs of the Planning Guide.  Carol Hunt entered the meeting and advised for the last year the costs covering postage and stuffing was $297.39 of the Planning Guide.  The total cost may have been $1049.00, which included the printing.    

Gene provided the budget for the 2003 Nationals. The Board requested to see the schedule of events, which Elsie will provide.  She will also contact her Education Chair, Mary Ann Clark, regarding programs to be planned.  Further discussion was held on the scheduling of events at Nationals, including educational and outside events to be included. 

VST will be offered on Sunday, Hunt test could be done on Monday with the Valley Forge Specialty or on the Sunday following Nationals.   Final decisions have not been made as to priorities.   The Board was concerned with the potential of large entries.  The cost for renting the complex on Sunday for education would be $750.  

The Show Committee is considering using MBF as superintendent, and has contacted Henry Odum for more information.   Elsie also advised that she is looking into the rental of golf carts at the facility.  She reported that Peter Bach has set up guidelines for the committee to follow as well as set up the checking accounts for the Nationals Committee.

The Board advised that a Schedule will be needed for approval prior to the Spring Board Meeting, and it was suggested to send the information by email to expedite these matters.  Elsie advised that she would look into arranging for rooms at the Hotel for the Spring Board meeting if the Board is interested.  The Board thanked Elsie and her Committee for their report.

Carol Hunt presented the Board with her report on Tally Ho and thanked the Board for the increase in the stipend.   She informed the Board that she has been notified of a periodical postal audit that will take place within the next few months, and she will be working closely with Bette & Mary Ann.  It will encompass one issue for the past year.

Carol presented a consolidated report for the income and expenditures for Tally Ho. Carol reported that revenues were up 31.76 % yet expenditures were up only 13.42% as a result of space budgeted for committees, which had not been used.   Carol also informed the Board that the actual amount of dues used for Tally Ho was approximately 50%.  This is less than the amount currently budgeted.   Bette clarified that the revenue line is derived from the pages in Tally Ho. Carol also presented a report on paid advertising for the period of 1998 to 2002 which shows an increase, and which also raises the issue of manpower.  Carol advised that the ads are a tremendous amount of work and requested the Board to consider adding a cost for ads that are not camera ready.  It was agreed that ads will be $85 if camera ready and Carol will submit a report covering the cost for an ad that is non-camera ready.  A notice to this effect will have to be placed in Tally Ho after review by the Board.

Carol asked for the Board’s feeling on increasing the cost per issue to those members who request copies to $10 in order to cover costs and postage.  Discussion involved the number of issues sent to non-members should be limited to two issues in order to encourage membership. 

There was further discussion by Board regarding the Tally Ho cover and whether or not there was a policy on including people in the photograph.   The Board thanked Carol for her report and for her outstanding contributions as Editor.

Betsy Iole presented her report for the Health and Research Committee.  Reported on CHIC – Canine Health Info Center.   Committee investigated enrollment in this project by the BHCA, which is a centralized canine health database jointly sponsored by the AKC/CHF and the OFA.  Screening issues recommended by the committee would be gonioscopy, vWD and thyroid function.   Betsy advised that since there is not a consistent standard of reporting gonioscopy results among the veterinary ophthalmologists we may be asked to address this issue.  The Board discussed the actual number of people who do perform the test as reported on the prior health survey.   It was the general consensus of the Board that Betsy should open lines of communications to see if BHCA participation can be initiated.

Betsy reported on the progress made by Dr. Boudreaux on the study for Thrombopathia advising that Dr. Boudreaux has isolated the area of where the gene may be located but at present she has run into having to making primers to isolate the gene.

Betsy advised that no report has been on the Glaucoma study from Dr. Johnson to the CHF as of this date.   Yeast Infection Study was completed.  Betsy requested to know if various health links could be sent directly to the Webmaster.   The Board agreed that this could be done.

Betsy requested that expenses for attendance at the AKC Parent Club Conference in 2003 sponsored by the Canine Health Foundation be covered by the current committee budget of $1000.

She also reported that Vet Gen is seeking Bassets who are vWD affected or carriers to develop a DNA test.   Dogs with percentages under 20% would be most helpful.   Information for this project is located on the website and in the Nov/Dec ’02 Tally Ho.

Betsy requested that the balance of the unused committee budget be donated to the Basset Donor Advised Fund of the Canine Health Foundation.   The Board thanked Betsy for her committee report and dedication. 

The Board resumed discussion of sending a copy of the Illustrated Standard to each new member and placing a notice in Tally Ho to make copies available to present members upon request.  

Motion #69-02 (10/12/02) – To provide each new member of BHCA with a copy of the Illustrated Standard and to make a single copy available to existing members who request one by June 30, 2003 at no charge.  Moved by:  Nance, Seconded by: Williams.   Yes (9):  Makowski, Russell, Williams, Svizeny, Nance, Barringer-Ruggeri, McDonald, McCullagh and Engle.  Absent: Steedle. Motion was approved and resolved. 

After discussion the following appointments were made: Life Membership Committee:  Pat Gellerman (Chair); Jean Spaulding Mc-Williams; and Mona Ball.

Nominating Committee:  Bob Booth, Chairman; Bob Opeka and John Hackley.   Alternates:   Max Harder; Sanda Launey and Janie Dozier.

The meeting adjourned at 5:00 PM. 

Saturday, October, 12, 2002
Annual Meeting
Holiday Inn, Columbus, IN

President Randy Frederiksen called the Meeting to order at 8:00 PM.  Board   Members present were Thad Makowski, Bill Russell, Bette Williams, Mary Ann Svizeny, Richard Nance, Bev Barringer-Ruggeri, Gene McDonald, Ken Engle, and Gwen McCullagh. Absent:  Vicki Steedle.

President Frederiksen recognized all Life Members, 25-year Members and Foreign members present at the meeting by asking them to stand.  He also introduced the Board to the membership.   Randy introduced the Nationals Judges.

Motion #70-02 (10/12/02) –  To dispense with the Roll.  Moved by:  Bob Opeka, Seconded by:  Jim Dok.   President Frederiksen called for a membership voice vote.  The majority vote was in the affirmative.   Motion was approved and resolved. 

Motion #71-02 (10/12/02) –   To dispense with the reading of the Minutes since the last Annual Meeting.  Moved by Diane Malenfant, Seconded by John McDowell.  President Frederiksen called for a membership voice vote.  The majority vote was in the affirmative.   Motion was approved and resolved.

Motion #72-02 (10/12/02) –  To enact all the actions of the Board since the prior Annual Meeting.  Moved by Corey Rigoni, Seconded by Knox Williams.  President Frederiksen called for a membership voice vote.  The majority vote was in the affirmative.  Motion was approved and resolved. 

Report of the Recording Secretary:  President Frederiksen informed the membership that Vicki Steedle was not present due to illness.

Report of the President:  Randy advised that his Reports are in the Tally Ho and that the Board has had a good response from the membership. 

Report of the Corresponding Secretary:   Mary Ann reported that the full Corresponding Secretary Report is in this issue of Tally Ho.  

Report of the Treasurer:  Bette reported that the Club is solvent with $86,000 in the various bank accounts as of the end of the fiscal year.   She informed the membership that her full report will be in this issue of Tally Ho and asked the members to please pay attention to the Treasurer’s Notes.   She reported that we came within $350 of the 2002 budget.  

Committee Reports:

President Frederiksen presented the 2001 Report on Awards in the absence of Gillian Tankard using the beginning date of January 2, 2001 and ending December 31, 2001.   During this period 232 Basset Hounds completed their various titles and 198 were owned or co-owned by BHCA members.   The details of this report and the list of the Top Producers can be found in this issue of Tally Ho.  

Claudia Orlandi thanked the Board and the membership for their support and positive feedback on the first all day education workshop by the Breeder Education Committee.   She reported that there were 85-90 members attending.   She also thanked her Committee, Claudia Lane, Kitty Stiedel for their presentations, as well as Joan Urban, who was not present.   Claudia advised that she would like to continue and put on similar programs based on the interest that was expressed to her by the membership.

Diane Malenfant thanked the Judges Education Committee, Kitty Stiedel, Claudia Orlandi and Joan Urban, for their hard work this past year.  She reported that her Committee is still fine tuning the program developed by Bob Booth and that this year the program will be extended to include Regional events.   She thanked the Board for their support.  

Bill Nolan, Financial Oversight Committee, reported that everything is satisfactory and was impressed by the overall level and quality of accounting produced by the Treasurer, Bette Williams.   He advised that the records are very clean, easy to follow, well organized.  The committee reviewed the tax returns, corporate returns for the State of Wisconsin, and bank returns.  He advised that the Committee was impressed with the level of details that had been reported.   The Committee suggested that there is one committee who is behind in reporting and they have asked the Board to follow-up on obtaining the reports on time.   He further recommended that the Club’s insurance coverage be looked at to make sure it is adequate.  

Randy advised that the General Counsel was unable to be with us this evening but that he had hoped to make the next Annual Meeting.  

Randy said that he hoped that most of us had seen the tables outside of the Ballroom with the work that Jeanie Horn as Historian Chairman had done in organizing the historian records and commended her for doing a fantastic job. 

Thad Makowski, Chairman, introduced the Hunt Test Committee to the membership.  He reported that the Hunt Test made the front page of the Daily Times in New Castle and another of the local newspapers covered the field trials.  He encouraged everyone to go out to see the Test and Field Trial.    He applauded his Committee for the work done.   He reported that one member of the Committee, John Miller, was having medical problems and asked that anyone who knew John to drop him an email.   Thad reported that there were 20 stakes at the Hunt Test, and 6 Hunting Hounds qualified.    Results of the Hunting Test can be found elsewhere in this issue of Tally Ho.   Thad encouraged the membership to look at the Rules on the BHCA website or ask any member of the Committee if they had an interest.

President Randy Frederiksen introduced the Life Membership Committee made up of Jean Sheehy, John McDowell and Lorraine Russell.   In the absence of Jean Sheehy who could not attend Nationals, Randy read her report (found in this issue of Tally Ho) and announced the new Life Members inducted for this year, Bette and Knox Williams.   The Williams received a warm applause as new Life Members and Randy presented them with their pins. 

Al Inclan presented his report on Register of Merit Awards (which can be found elsewhere in this issue of Tally Ho) and presented the ROM Certificates to those qualifying this year.  

Mimi Tysseling presented her Report as Futurity Chairman and stated that there had been 55 litters nominated for the 2002 year and that there was an entry of 87, which was the largest to date. Mimi announced the Best In Futurity and Best of Opposite Sex Winners and introduced her Committee, Sylvie McGee, Bobbi Brandt, Joan Urban and Norm Wiginton.   Mimi also introduced Bob Opeka who judged the Futurity and presented him with a medallion and a copy of the artwork from the color catalog by artist, Sharon Dok. 

Sue Smyth, Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, reported that the raffle has raised $3,000 this year and thanked the membership for their generosity.  Sue asked Jackie Nolan to draw the tickets.  Sue announced the winners:  Danny Jones, Brian Visokay and Jeannie Horn.  

Randy introduced the new 25-year members and those in attendance received their 25-year pins.  Those members receiving pins this year were:  Linda Foster Regan, Rev. Patrick J. Kennedy, Craig Green, Helen and Clement Kester, Barbara Cleveland, Shirley Carpenter-Castonguay, Judy L. Stagner, Donald and Sue Foust, and Anne Lindsey.  

Randy thanked Sue Frischmann for her work on the Yearbook and asked Sue to do the raffle drawing for the Artwork, which was won by Mary Ann Lovejoy.  Randy asked that anyone interested in filling the position of Yearbook Chairman to let the Board know, as Sue did not want to continue for next year. 

Debbie Hatt, Webmaster, reported that the Website will be updated soon, and that the AKC is developing a systems for online registration, and over the next year she will be contacting the Club to get copies of the entry forms to put on line to link to the AKC site.    

Ruth Robeson, Membership Committee, reported that there would be more information on the activities of the Membership Committee in the Tally Ho on how to acquire new members and keep our members.    She will be contacting the individual member clubs for their suggestions and asked for support.  

Randy recognized and thanked Carol Ann Hunt for her work as Editor of the Tally Ho.  Carol thanked everyone for their support and expressed her appreciation to everyone for their efforts in working with her.   Carol was given a spontaneous standing ovation by the Membership.  

Jinny Kovalic, 2002 Nationals Coordinator, recognized her committee and asked them to stand and be applauded for their hard work on this year’s Nationals.   She thanked Gene McDonald for being her right-hand man and expressed her pleasure in working with him for all of his contributions to this Club.   Jinny stated that she enjoyed being the Nationals Coordinator and hoped everyone had a good time.  

Randy recognized the Junior Handlers who competed and asked them to stand.    Randy further reported on Agility stating that there were 30 entries, 25 who actually ran, with 16 qualifiers and 4 Double Q’s.   Congratulations to all.  

Randy then asked Steve Calhoun, Show Chairman, to come forward and report on this week’s event.  Steve announced the winners of the events (which can be found in this issue of Tally Ho).    Steve presented gifts as a token of appreciation to the Judges, Sally Elkins, Archie Kintner, Margaret Webber, Judy Webb, Carol O’Bryant.   Steven expressed his appreciation to everyone for coming to Nationals and stated that he had a great time putting it on. 

New Business: 

Carol Makowski presented the Kay Green Memorial Challenge Trophy to be awarded next year at Gettysburg, PA to  the HIT Obedience Dog who also has another AKC Title.   Carol expressed that this is a special trophy in honor of Kay who felt so strongly that bassets can be multi-faceted.   Carol explained that each year the Winner’s name will be engraved and a small replica will be given to the Winner until retired. 

Motion #73-02 (10/12/02) Motion made by Bob Opeka, seconded by Diane Malenfant for the Secretary to cast one vote for the election of officers published in the Tally Ho.   Randy asked for a membership voice vote.   All in favor.  Motion was approved and resolved.  

In the absence of the Teller’s Committee Chairman, Norman Wiginton, Randy announced the results:   Sweepstakes:  Joani Rush;  Regular Classes: 2nd Runner-up, Jerry Rush,  1st Runner-up, Doug Taylor and highest vote getter, Augusto Rizzi.

Elsie Tagg, Coordinator for the 2003 Nationals, asked everyone to put the dog leads that were given out tonight on our dogs and take them to Gettysburg, PA, and have a good time.   Elsie reported that there would be a lot to see, lots of hospitality and one of the best show sites.   Elsie stated that Columbus would be a hard act to follow, but her committee will work hard and she hoped to see all of us next year.  

Sharon Dok introduced Karen Spillane, 2002 Raffle Chairman, to explain the raffle.   Karen reported that up to this point the Committee has raised $11,000.  She stated that each person in attendance has received 5 tickets as a gift for supporting the Committee and their efforts.   She had hoped that by the end of the evening the total would be $15,000.  She thanked Ralph Scarrow, Mr. 50/50 for his help, and the membership for their generosity.  

Motion was made by Frank Kovalic to adjourn the Annual Meeting at 9:45 PM, Seconded by Knox Williams.   All in favor.     

Sunday, October, 13, 2002
Board Meeting

President Randy Frederiksen called the Meeting to order at 8:00 AM.  Present were Thad Makowski, Bill Russell, Bette Williams, Mary Ann Svizeny, Richard Nance, Bev Barringer-Ruggeri, Gene McDonald, Ken Engle, and Gwen McCullagh. Absent:  Vicki Steedle.

The Board reviewed the list of Committee Chairs for consideration of appointment.   The Recording Secretary had previously notified the Board of the current Committee Chairs who wished to be reappointed.    A full list of all Committee Chair appointments is listed in the front of this issue of the Tally Ho.

The Board discussed the kimono donated by our friends from Japan.  It was agreed that Jinny Kovalic would hold on to the kimono until a value can be established in order that it can be auctioned properly.  The Board appreciates the donation and thanks them for their support.  

The Board agreed that the 2003 Spring Board Meeting would be held April 25 through 27, 2003.

The Board reviewed the Report given by Sue Frischman containing proposed additions to the Yearbook Guidelines as follows:

1) To include Top Producers as a listing and designation on the page featuring the photo of the Top Producer, the photo to be free to the owner.    It was agreed that this could be added to the guidelines.

2) To include the Top Twenty.   After discussion, it was the decision of the Board that this should not be part of the Yearbook.

3) To include Past Winners at Nationals as a listing.   Discussion was held on the winners to be included and it was agreed that this could be incorporated in the Guidelines. 

4) To include an International Section in the Yearbook.    After discussion it was agreed by the Board that a separate section not be instituted as they can already be included in the existing sections of the Yearbook.  It was suggested that when the advertisement for the Yearbook appears in Tally Ho it include that foreign dogs are encouraged and welcomed to be included in the Yearbook.

5) To include a section for Stud Dogs.  After discussion it was agreed not to include a section for Stud Dogs.

6) To include a section for Clubs.  The Board discussed that maybe this could be an item offered for Clubs in the Tally Ho.

7) To include Kennel Pages.  The Board felt this was more for advertisement and should not be in the Yearbook.

8) To include photos of Officers and Board in the Yearbook.  The Board felt this was more appropriate in the Tally Ho or Roster.

9) Life Member photos.  The Board discussed the fact that since this is an award of the club it might be included in the Yearbook if it is to be considered as an historical tool but felt it was more appropriate in the Roster.

Further discussion of the Yearbook that it should also include the Veteran Sweepstakes winners along with the Winners photos.   The Report also recommended an increase in cost for the Yearbook to $15.00.   Discussion followed regarding the actual costs and the percent of increase.  It was decided the cost should be increased to $12.00, the cost of postage to be determined.  Cost containment of the Yearbook was discussed to help defray expenses so as not to have to keep increasing the cost.

The guidelines will be reworked and forwarded to the new Yearbook Chairman, Ginny Kladis and to Sue Frischmann. 

Randy told the Board that Bob Booth has requested more of his books for sale because of requests he has received. 

Motion #01-03 (10/13/02) – To purchase 50 copies of ‘The Official Book of the Basset Hound’ by Bob Booth for sale at $50.00 per copy.   Moved by: Williams, Seconded by: Nance.  Yes (9):  Makowski, Russell, Williams, Svizeny, Nance, Barringer-Ruggeri, McDonald, McCullagh and Engle.  Absent: Steedle. Motion was approved and resolved. 

Motion #02-03 (10/13/02) - To adjourn the meeting at 9:10 AM was moved by McCullagh, seconded by: Nance.  Yes (9):  Makowski, Russell, Williams, Svizeny, Nance, Barringer-Ruggeri, McDonald, McCullagh and Engle.  Absent: Steedle. Motion was approved and resolved. 

Respectfully submitted,  Mary Ann Svizeny, Corresponding Secretary

Motion 0203A - To individually approve the following applicants who have been previously published in the Sep/Oct 2002 issue of the Tally-Ho to membership in the Basset Hound Club of America.  Moved by Svizeny, seconded by McDonald.  Yes - McDonald, Makowski, Barringer, McCullagh, Engle, Nance, Russell, Steedle, Svizeny and Williams.

Junior Membership: Marksberry, Steven Tyler

Individual Membership: Blackburn, Alicia D.; Blockston Jr., Frank W.; Fitch, Suzanne M.; Lovejoy, Marianne; Luxmoore-Ball, Nigel; Sherman, Linda; Tako, Megumi; Wheeler, Cathy L.

Family Membership: Mitchell, Walter W./Janice H.; Ropa, John/Jennifer; Witteride, Sharon W./Ujvary, John

Moved by Svizeny, seconded by McDonald.  Yes - McDonald, Makowski, Barringer, McCullagh, Engle, Nance, Russell, Steedle, Svizeny and Williams.

The following motions were considered by the board of directors since the last Tally-Ho deadline:

Motion 0303 - To approve the printing of 3000 copies of the Discover the Basset Hound pamphlet.  Moved by McDonald, seconded by McCullagh.  Yes - Barringer, Nance, McCullagh, Engle, Makowski, McDonald, Williams, Russell, Nance, Steedle.

Motion 0403 - To approve the minutes of the fall board meetings.  Moved by Williams, seconded by Nance.  Yes - McDonald, Makowski, Barringer, McCullagh, Engle, Nance, Russell, Svizeny and Williams.  Not voting - Steedle.

Motion 0503 - That the blanket Fidelity Bond policy be renewed for a three-year term through Sportsmen’s Insurance Agency Plan, Inc. and the payment of the premium in the amount of $538 be authorized.  Moved by Williams, seconded by Steedle.  Yes - Barringer, Svizeny, Steedle, McCullagh, Engle, Williams, McDonald, Makowski, Nance, Russell.

Motion 0603 - To charge $.50 each bulk rate plus postage for the Discover the Basset Hound pamphlet.  Moved by McDonald, seconded by Barringer.   Yes - Barringer, Svizeny, Steedle, McCullagh, Engle, Williams, McDonald, Makowski, Nance, Russell.

Motion 0703 - That the board approve the 2003 Spring Field Trial Schedule to be sent to the AKC.  Moved by Svizeny; seconded by Williams.  Yes - Barringer, Svizeny, Steedle, McCullagh, Engle, Williams, McDonald, Makowski, Nance, Russell.

Motion 0803 - That the Board approve the 2003 Fall Field Trial Schedule to be sent to the AKC. Moved by Svizeny, seconded by Engle.  Yes - Makowski, Russell, Williams, Svizeny, Barringer, McCullagh, Engle, Nance and McDonald.  Not voting - Steedle.

Motion 0903 - That the membership of Miles and Martha Fairris be reinstated pursuant to Article II, Section 4(b).  Moved by Svizeny; seconded by Williams.  Yes - Makowski, Russell, Steedle, Svizeny, Williams, Engle, McDonald, Nance, Barringer.  Abstain - McCullagh

Motion 1003 - To amend the present Futurity Rules section headed PRIZE MONEY: Item 1. first line, by striking the word “ and”  between the words “penalties” and “entry fees” and inserting the words “and donations” after the word “fees” so that it would then read:  “ 1. All monies collected from nominations, enrollments, penalties, entry fees, and donations will be pooled”.   Moved by McCullagh, seconded by McDonald.  Yes - Makowski, McCullagh.  No - Steedle, Williams, McDonald, Nance, Engle, Barringer, Russell, Svizeny.

Motion 11-03 - To amend the present Futurity rules, section headed NOMINEES:

  -Item #1. , second sentence,  by inserting the word “different” between the words “ three” and “BHCA”  so that the sentence would then read:  The first ballot shall consist of nominations of up to three different BHCA members’ names. 

-And, to further amend by adding at the end of Item 1, a new paragraph to read:  “Nominating breeders who have multiple litters in nomination will receive one ballot form for each litter and may nominate up to three different BHCA members on each form.  No breeder may place any individual BHCA member’s name in nomination more than once no matter how many ballot forms they submit.  Any ballot or group of ballots from the same nominating breeder which contain (s) duplicate nominations for one individual BHCA member will be discarded.”

Moved by McCullagh, seconded by Williams.  Yes - McCullagh, Williams, Russell, Barringer, McDonald, Steedle, Engle, Nance, Makowski, Svizeny

Motion 1203 - That the Public Education Committee, in conjunction with the Webmaster, prepare a set of guidelines pertaining to the use of the website for BHCA member-breeder litter announcements.  Moved by McDonald, seconded by Nance. Yes - McCullagh, Williams, Makowski, Svizeny, Engle, Nance, Russell, McDonald, Barringer, Steedle

Motion 1303 - To approve and appoint Bill Scholtens as FTAC Representative for the BHC of Northern California.  Moved by Engle; seconded by McDonald.  Without objection, the motion was adopted by unanimous consent.

Motion 1403- To approve the AKC-requested short mentors’ list.  Moved by Nance; seconded by McDonald. Vote pending receipt of information requested from judges’ education committee.

Motion 1503 - Beginning with the 2004 club year that begins September 1, 2003, priority mailing of the Tally-Ho will be offered.  The additional mailing fee is to be included with the 2004 dues and only offered one time per year and must be paid by the deadline for membership.  Priority mailing will not be offered to new or current members paying dues after the August 31 deadline.  Moved by McDonald; seconded by Engle.  Yes - McDonald, Engle, Nance, Williams, Svizeny, McCullagh, Makowski, Steedle, Russell, Barringer

Motion 1603 - To individually approve the applicants as published in the November/December 2002 Tally-Ho. Moved by Svizeny; seconded by Nance.

Individual membership:

Chandler, Pamela J.
Fowler, Nicole
Futch, Jeff
Kinnear, Judi
Rogers, Melissa K.
Zito, Veronica

Family membership:

Meadows, Stephen/Becky
Morales, Rick/Carol
Shepherd, Percy/Vickianne
Wiegand, Michael E./Amanda S.
Wrona, Mark S./Leslie E.

Yes - McDonald, McCullagh, Svizeny, Williams, Makowski, Engle, Russell, Nance, Steedle, Barringer

Motion 17-03 - To approve the BHCA Regional to be sponsored by the Northern California BHC, to be held on Saturday evening, September 6, 2003, at the Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds, Petaluma, CA, in conjunction with the Redwood Empire KC show.  Moved by Svizeny, seconded by McDonald.  Yes - McDonald, McCullagh, Svizeny, Williams, Makowski, Engle, Russell, Nance, Steedle, Barringer

Motion 18-03 - To accept and approve the BHC of Japan an affiliate club in accordance with Motion 0202.  Moved by Svizeny; seconded by McCullagh. Without objection, the motion was adopted by unanimous consent.

The board of directors will hold its annual spring meeting at the Eisenhower Inn in Gettysburg, PA, on April 25-27.  Members are encouraged to contact the recording secretary about matters they wish to propose for consideration at this meeting.  

Motion 19-03 - To adopt and publish in the March/April issue of Tally-Ho as approved minutes of the Board of Directors, all Board actions taken between 9:10 a.m. on October 13, 2002, and midnight on February 10, 2003, as reported by the RS; approval to also include all motions previously published without prior approval and this motion.  Moved by McCullagh, seconded by Engle.  Yes - Barringer, Makowski, Svizeny, Engle, McCullagh, Williams, Nance, McDonald.  Not voting - Russell, Steedle.

Motion 20-03 - To approve a regional field trial to be held at the Castle Rock Fair Grounds, Castle Rock, WA, on October 11 and 12, 2003.  Moved by Svizeny, seconded by McCullagh.  Yes - Williams, Nance, McCullagh, McDonald, Barringer, Steedle, Makowski, Engle, Russell, Svizeny.

Motion 21-03 -   To individually approve the listed applicants in the Jan-Feb 2003 Tally-Ho.  Moved by Svizeny; seconded by Williams.

Individual Membership:
Alu, Sheryl Jones
Brandon, Jennie
Conrad, Michael
Corbett, Rosemary
Douglas, H. Gordon
Espinoza, Justine
Findlay, Peggie Ann
Katehakis, Dee
McDermott, Meaghan N.
Patenaude, Denise
Tako, Reiko
Williamson, Cecilia

Family Membership:
Brown, Stephen M./Evelyn L.
Cieslinski, Cheryl/Ken
Clendenning, Tim/Lisa
Glover, Beth/John
Kannari, Yuki/Atsushi
Nickleson, Susan Kay/Deane A.
St. Jean, Christopher/Tammy
Walker, Jeff/Judy
Yes - Steedle, Williams, Engle, McCullagh, McDonald, Barringer, Russell, Nance, Svizeny, Makowski

Motion 2203 - To authorize the payment of the premium on corporation Officers/Directors liability insurance.  Moved by Williams, seconded by McDonald.  Yes - Steedle, Williams, Engle, McMcDonald, Barringer, Russell, Nance, Svizeny, Makowski. No - McCullagh

Minutes of the BHCA Board of Directors’ actions taken from 4/11/03 through 6/10/03 inclusive.

MOTION 23-03 - That FTAC receive additional seed funds of $750 during the current fiscal year.  Moved by Williams; seconded by McCullagh. Yes - Steedle, Williams, Engle, McCullagh, McDonald, Barringer, Russell, Nance, Svizeny, Makowski

MOTION 24-03 - To approve the minutes as recorded by the recording secretary on all board actions taken between February 11, 2003, and midnight on April 10, 2003. Moved by McCullagh, seconded by Makowski. Yes - Williams, McDonald, Nance, McCullagh, Engle, Makowski, Russell, Barringer, Svizeny.  Not voting - Steedle.

MOTION 25-03 - To allow the purchase of a wicket for the use at National Specialties. It will be the show chairperson’s responsibility to maintain wicket throughout the year and pass to next show chair.  A form should be signed in duplicate (one copy to the both outgoing and incoming show chairs), to keep track of where the wicket is at all times.  Moved by McDonald, seconded by Svizeny. Yes - Williams, McDonald, Nance, Steedle, McCullagh, Engle, Makowski, Russell, Barringer, Svizeny.

The spring 2003 meeting of the board of directors convened at 7:20 p.m. on Friday, April 25, at the Eisenhower Inn in Gettysburg, Pa.  Present - Frederiksen, Williams, Svizeny, McCullagh, Engle, Makowski, McDonald, Engle, Barringer and Steedle.  Absent -  Russell.

MOTION 26-03 - That all resolutions of the board of directors adopted by email vote and all actions taken in relation hereto are hereby approved and ratified.  Moved by Williams, seconded by Nance.  Yes - Williams, Svizeny, McCullagh, Engle, Makowski, McDonald, Engle, Barringer, Steedle.  Not voting - Russell.

Dispensed with reading of minutes.  Heard reports of corresponding secretary and treasurer.

MOTION 27-03 - To approve disbursement of $500 tax preparation fee per 2003 per approved budget.  Moved by Barringer, seconded by Engle.  Yes - Williams, Svizeny, McCullagh, Engle, Makowski, McDonald, Engle, Barringer, Steedle.  Not voting -  Russell.

Reviewed proposed budget for ‘03/’04 and the report of the life membership committee.

Meeting broke for the night at 10:45 p.m.; resumed at 8 a.m Saturday. Proceeded with country store and agility committee reports.

MOTION 28-03 - To accept preferred agility titles as part of the current requirements for Versatility Certificate.  Moved by Williams, seconded by McCullagh.  Yes - Williams, Svizeny, McCullagh, Engle, Makowski, McDonald, Engle, Barringer, Steedle.  Not voting - Russell.

Reviewed report of the public education committee and reluctantly accepted resignation of chair Chardell Patrick.  Named member to be asked to serve as new chair.  Reviewed Tally-Ho report and report of futurity chair including ‘02 financial report of deficit.   Appointed McCullagh to serve as board liaison to futurity committee.  Determined full financial accounting will be required with events separated by year and that quarterly financial statements to treasurer are required, with funds to be transferred to bring 2003 futurity accounts up to date.

Reviewed Nationals reports for ‘03 and ‘04; reviewed update on bid for ‘05.  Discussed persistent room violations by members and prospective action.

MOTION 29-03 - To accept bid for 2005 Nationals to be held in St. Louis, MO.  Moved by Nance, seconded by Makowski.  Yes - Williams, Svizeny, McCullagh, Engle, Makowski, McDonald, Engle, Barringer, Steedle.  Not voting - Russell.

Received hunting test report.  Reviewed report from AKC delegate.  Discussed at length BHCA rescue function and determined to ask rescue-active, interested member Larry Little to develop detailed recommendations for action.  Reviewed reports from AKC columnist, health and research committee, and club historian.  Asked recording secretary to express special gratitude to historian Jeannie Horn for out-of-pocket contributions.  Discussed report of judges’ education committee and list of mentors.

MOTION 30-03 -  That judges education committee (JEC) be authorized to collect $10 for the combined package of the Illustrated Standard and the JEC presentation disc.  The fee is waived if there is a charge for the seminar.  Moved by Williams, seconded by Nance.  Yes - Williams, Svizeny, Engle, Makowski, McDonald, Engle, Barringer. No - Steedle, McCullagh.  Not voting- Russell.

Reviewed letter from bylaws revision committee and input on timetable for approaching revision.  Discussed need for revision of standing rules to accommodate prior motion on BHCA retention of challenge trophies.

MOTION 31-03 - To restate the standing rule for trophies to read as follows: The board of directors will consider the acceptance of all challenge trophies based on merit of cause and appropriate value.  All trophy donations are to be made in cash for the purchase of uniform trophies.  Moved by Williams, seconded by Svizeny. Yes - Williams, Svizeny, McCullagh, Engle, Makowski, McDonald, Engle, Barringer, Steedle.  Not voting -  Russell.

MOTION 32-03 -  To accept challenge trophy offered by Joan Urban in memory of Ch. Fort Merrill Lipz Sticks in replacement of the Marjorie M. Brandt memorial challenge trophy.  Moved by Steedle, seconded by Barringer.  Yes - Williams, Svizeny, McCullagh, Engle, Makowski, McDonald, Engle, Barringer, Steedle.  Not voting - Russell.

Proceeded to new business.  Considered advisability of BHCA-affiliated credit card, appointed Nance to investigate.  Discussed request for clarification of offering of awards of merit at regional specialties and amended guidelines for regionals to allow such offering per limitations employed for National Specialty use.

Meeting adjourned at 11:15 p.m. on Saturday, April 29, 2003.

Board business resumed via email.  The following motions were voted upon:

MOTION 33-03 - To approve payment  of $346 for premium renewal of BHCA general liability coverage through Sportsmen’s Insurance Agency Plan, Inc., Cape Vincent, NY.  Moved by Williams, seconded by McDonald.  Yes - Russell, McDonald, Steedle, Makowski, Williams, Barringer, Nance, McCullagh, Engle, Svizeny.

MOTION 34-03 - That the winner of the major awards (BOB, BOS, WD and WB) for which challenge trophies are awarded but retained by the club will receive a complimentary photograph of the win(s) showing all the trophies and in addition an engraved photo frame which will identify the date, year and location of the National Specialty.  Moved by McCullagh, seconded by Engle.  Tabled by the following motion, made and accepted in order for the board to reconsider Motion 6802 on board retention of challenge trophies.

MOTION 35-03 - To lay Motion 3403 on the table.  Moved by McCullagh, seconded by Makowski. Yes - Russell, McDonald, Steedle, Makowski, Williams, Nance, McCullagh, Engle, Svizeny,  Barringer.  

MOTION 36-03 - To reconsider Motion 68-02. Moved by McCullagh;

MOTION 37-03 - To accept the Minutes as

MOTION 38-03 - To individually approve the following applicants as published. Moved by Svizeny; seconded by McDonald.  Junior Membership: Nolan, Jacqueline A. Individual Membership:  Asher, Terri; Coats, Susan; Graham, Stephanie L.; Kinnear, Brian; Kobayashi, Miyako; Kurabayashi, Yumi; Rudert, Cathy L.; Rushworth, Denise Family Membership: Duhau, Martin/Natalia; Goodbar, Gregory/Stormy; Harris, Shirley/Sugar, Peter; Johnson, Bradley T./Laurie Leigh; Vincent, Darrell R./Shannon D Yes - Russell, McDonald, Steedle, Makowski, Williams, Barringer, Nance, McCullagh, Engle, Svizeny. 

MOTION 39-03: To take from the table Motion 3403. Moved by McCullagh, > >>seconded by McDonald. Yes - McCullagh, Engle. No - Steedle, McDonald, > >>Barringer, Makowski, Nance, Svizeny, Williams.

MOTION 40-03 - That implementation of 6802 will take effect in the 2004 > >>club year. Moved by McCullagh; seconded by McDonald. Yes - Russell, McDonald, Steedle, Williams, Barringer, Nance, McCullagh, Engle, > >>Svizeny. Abstain - Makowski 

MOTION 41-03 - That a perpetual plaque be created listing the names of  the BHCA Presidents from 1935 to present. The plaque would be updated by adding a single plate for each newly elected President. Moved by Makowski; seconded by McDonald. Yes - McDonald, Makowski, Williams, Engle, Barringer, Svizeny, Nance, Russell. No - McCullagh, Steedle 

MOTION 42-03 - To individually approve the applicants as published in the May/June 2003 Tally Ho as listed below: Individual Membership: Gutierrez-Otero, Peggy; Gembala, Lisa; Howard, Brenda  Family Membership: Blatz, Michael M./Catherine L.; Canary, Randi M. & Byerley, Sara L.; Darling, Claire Diane/Robert C.; Galantine, Ann F./Clyde J.; Holder, Carolyn/Steven; Lamlein, Carole/Bill; Osiecki, Susan/Joseph; Parry, > >>Thomas C./Shirley L.  Moved by Svizeny; seconded by McDonald. Yes - McDonald, Makowski,  Williams, Engle, Barringer, Svizeny, Nance, Russell, McCullagh, Steedle 

MOTION 43-03 - That BHCA pay 50 percent of the $30 DNA test charge for > >>those hounds DNA-tested at the 2003 National Specialty/Trial/Test events to be held at Gettysburg, PA. BHCA General Fund liability is limited to no more than $2,250. Moved by McDonald; seconded by Williams. Yes - McCullagh, McDonald, Engle, Williams, Svizeny, Steedle, Makowski, Williams, Nance, Barringer.

MOTION 44-03 - To approve the fall date of October 11 and 12, 2003 for the Portland BHC field trial event. Moved by Svizeny; seconded by Makowski. Yes - McCullagh, McDonald, Engle, Williams, Svizeny, Steedle, Makowski, Williams, Nance, Barringer

MOTION 45-03 - To approve the BHC of Gtr. San Antonio application for a Regional Specialty in the Central Section on March 6, 2004. Moved by Svizeny, seconded by McDonald. Yes - McCullagh, McDonald, Engle, Williams, Svizeny, Steedle, Makowski, Williams, Nance, Barringer.

MOTION 46-03 - That BHCA purchase a professional-grade scanner for Tally-Ho inclusive of warranty for up to $400 plus tax. Moved by  Williams; seconded by Nance. Yes - McCullagh, McDonald, Engle, Williams, Svizeny, Steedle, Makowski, Williams, Nance, Barringer. 

MOTION 47-03 - To approve a Regional Field Trial on Oct 14 - 16, 2003 at > >>Castle Rock, WA. Moved by Svizeny; seconded by McDonald. Yes - Engle, McDonald, Barringer, Svizeny, Russell, Nance, Steedle, McCullagh, Williams, Makowski

MOTION 48-03 - To approve a BHCA Regional Tracking Test to be sponsored by the Dal-Tex BHC on February 8, 2004, at Northern Crossing, Fort Worth, TX. Moved by Svizeny; seconded by Engle. Yes - Williams, Engle, Russell, McDonald, McCullagh, Barringer, Steedle, Makowski and Svizeny. Abstaining ? Nance 

MOTION 49-03 - That the Tellers Committee on the instructions of the BHCA Board disregard the portion of the original ballot pertaining to 2004 Judges selection and retain the portion of the ballot pertaining to the election of officers and the AKC delegate. Further, that the Board initiate a correct ballot for the 2004 Judges selection only, to be posted in the Tally-Ho and returned to the Recording Secretary. Moved by Engle, seconded by Nance. Frederiksen relinquished chair due to perceived conflict; Makowski as acting chair could not vote. Yes - McCullagh, Nance, Engle. No - McDonald, Barringer, Svizeny, Williams, Russell, Steedle.

MOTION 50-03 - To individually approve the applicants as published in the July/August 2003 Tally-Ho as listed: Phyllis Huerta, Linda Ray,  Scott Schmidt, Marilu Tiberi-Vipario, Bonnie Sue/James E. Blackwood, Darcy H./Chadwick C. Chase, Tye/Karen Davis, Michael/Linda Lee Ott, Terry/Cheryl Payne. Moved by Svizeny, seconded by Engle. Yes - Engle, McDonald, Barringer, Svizeny, Russell, Nance, Steedle, McCullagh,  Williams, Makowski

MOTION 51-03 - The 2005 Judges Selection ballot shall include as finalist: the top six nominees, any nominees tied for those positions and the omitted 2004 nominee.  Moved by McDonald; seconded by Steedle. Yes - Engle, McDonald, Barringer, Svizeny, Russell, Nance, Steedle, Williams, Makowski. No? McCullagh

MOTION 52-03 as amended - All items that are over-inventoried at the Country Store may be dispersed to the local clubs for fund-raising activities or at the discretion of the Chair, those appropriate items may be donated to the 2003 Nationals hospitality bags. Separately, after it is determined that the Historian has all years available, the BHCA Yearbooks should be placed on a table and made available to the membership at the 2003 Nationals (a container shall be available for donations). Moved by McDonald, seconded by Nance. Yes - Engle, McDonald, Barringer, Svizeny, Russell, Nance, Steedle, McCullagh, Williams, Makowski 

MOTION 53-03 – To approve all actions taken by the Board by electronic

MOTION 54-03 – To make Discover the Basset Hound available at no charge.

MOTION 55-03 – To approve the application for a Regional specialty on

MOTION 56-03 – That up to $2500 be appropriated for seed money for the

MOTION 57-03 – To approve the revised 2004 Budget. Moved by Makowski;

MOTION 58-03 – To approve a Regional specialty to be hosted by the BHC of

MOTION 59-03 – To dispense with the roll call. Moved by Robert Opeka;

MOTION 60-03 – To dispense with the reading of the minutes of the last

MOTION 61-03 – To approve the report of the Recording Secretary (written

MOTION 62-03 – To adjourn the 2003 annual meeting of the Basset Hound Club