MOTION #01-06 (10/14/05)
“I move the Treasurer be permitted to purchase a standard accounting computer package for his use in maintaining the BHCA financial records with a purchase price cap of $500”  MOTION BY: Hunt. SECOND BY: Engle.  VOTING YES: (9) Nance, Engle, Rush, McCullagh, Hunt, Yamaguchi, Ferguson, Opeka, Smizer.  VOTING NO: (0). ABSTAINGING: (1) Nolan.  MOTION WAS APPROVED AND RESOLVED.   Note:  actual purchase price was less than $200 when purchased.

MOTION #02-06 (10/19/05)
“I move the individuals named below have applied for membership in BHCA in accordance with the provisions of Article II, Section 3 of the By-law that they be elected to membership as of this date” MOTION BY: McCullagh. SECOND BY: Rush.  VOTING YES (10) Nane, Engle, Rush, McCullagh, Nolan, Hunt, Yamaguchi, Ferguson, Opeka, Smizer. VOTING NO: (0). ABSTAINING: (0)  MOTION WAS APPROVED AND RESOLVED   Note: This motion covered Jil Beniak, Patricia Burunkal, Maria O’Boyle, Kathy Pugh, Jerome/Lori Haun, Debbi/Scot Steeves, Nanette Nicole/Steve Vernon.

MOTION #03-06 (10/29/05)
“I move that GSDBHC receive a BHCA board waiver to the BHCA 6 month guideline judging restriction thus allowing Mr. Hal Pybus to judge the GSDBHC regional without conflict, which is being held at San Juan Capistrano, CA. on May 13, 2006”  MOTION BY: Nolan, SECOND BY: Rush.  VOTING YES (8) Nance, Engle, Rush, Hunt, Yamaguchi, Ferguson, Opeka, Smizer.  VOTING NO (1) McCullagh.  ABSTAINING (1) Nolan.  MOTION WAS APPROVED AND RESOLVED.

MOTION #04-06 (10/30/05)
“I move to consider the request by the BHC of A. PA. to hold a BHCA Regional specialty show in Canfield, OH. On August 4, 2007 in conjunction with Beaver County KC”  MOTION BY: McCullagh.  SECOND BY: Rush.  VOTING YES (4) Nance, Engle, McCullagh, Smizer.  VOTING NO (5) Rush, Nolan, Hunt, Yamaguchi, Feguson.  ABSTAINING (1) Opeka.   Under Robert’s Rules the Presiding Officer can vote to make or break a tie.  Thad Makowski voted YES.   The results of the motion were YES (5), NO (5), ABSTAIN (1) The motion did not pass.

MOTION #05-06 (11/4/05)
“I move to allow a waiver for Mr. Hal Pybus to continue with his judging assignment for Mt. Baker Kennel Club in Western Washington on May 20th, 2006 per his request”  MOTION BY:  Hunt.  SECOND BY: Rush.  VOTING YES (4) Rush, Nolan, Hunt, Yamaguchi.  VOTING NO (6) Nance, Engle, McCullagh, Ferguson, Opeka, Smizer.  ABS: (0). The motion was defeated.

MOTION #06-06 (11/12/05)
“I move that the BHCA Board of Directors approve the request of EEBHF to hold field trials on April 8&9, 2006 and September 23&24, 2006 as approved by FTAC for addition to the 2006 Field Trial schedule”  MOTION BY: McCullagh.  SECOND BY: Smizer.  VOTING YES (9) Nance, Engle, Rush, McCullagh, Nolan, Hunt, Yamaguchi, Ferguson, Smizer.  VOTING NO (0), ABS:  (0) NOT VOTING: Opeka.  MOTION WAS APPROVED AND RESOLVED.

MOTION #07-06 (11/16/05)
“I move that Austin Postal, LLC be paid $1,011.50 per their invoice for shipping the BHCA Historian files from Texas (Jeannie Horn) to California (Joani Rush)”  MOTION BY:  Hunt. SECOND BY: Rush.  VOTING YES (10) Nance, Engle, Rush, McCullagh, Nolan, Hunt, Yamaguchi, Ferguson, Opeka, Smizer. VOTING NO (0), ABS: (0)   MOTION WAS APPROVED AND RESOLVED.

MOTION #08-06 (11/23/05)
“The individuals named below applied for membership in accordance with all provisions of Article II, Section 3 of BHCA By-laws.  I move they be elected to membership as of this date” MOTION BY: McCullagh. SECOND BY: Rush.  VOTING YES (10) Nance, Engle, Rush, McCullagh, Nolan, Hunt, Yamaguchi, Ferguson, Opeka, Smizer.  VOTING NO (0). ABS: (0).  MOTION WAS APPROVED AND RESOLVED.

APPLICANTS: Candis Blackburn-Smith & Boby Smith, Lauri & Brad Johnson, Sallie R. & Sharon A. Powell, Daniel Kirkman, Candis Holman, Bonnie G. Schroeder, Kathy Gateley, Jennifer Leo, Julie Leo.

MOTION #09-06 (12/18/05)
“I move that the Board approve the rule change recommendation that the minimum number of entries required for the regular classes be reduced from 10 to 6, that was published in Tally Ho and was voted on and approved by a majority of the BHCA, FTAC member clubs”  MOTION BY: Engle.  SECOND BY: McCullagh. VOTING YES (6) Makowski, Nance, Engle, McCullagh, Ferguson, Smizer. VOTING NO (5) Rush, Nolan, Hunt, Yamaguchi, Opeka.  ABS (0).  MOTION WAS APPROVED AND RESOLVED.

MOTION #10-06  (1/12/06)
“I move the Pittsburgh Nationals be extended to include Monday, October 8, 2007”  MOTION BY: Hunt.  SECOND BY: Yamaguchi.  VOTING YES (9) Nance, Engle, Rush, Nolan, Hunt, Yamguchi, Opeka, Ferguson, Smizer.  VOTING NO (0). ABS (1) McCullagh.  MOTION WAS APPROVED AND RESOLVED.

MOTION #11-06  (1/20/06)
“I move the Board of Directors of BHCA approve the FTAC approved 2006 FT schedule as submitted”  MOTION BY:  McCullagh.  SECOND BY: Hunt.  VOTING YES (10) Nance, Engle, Rush, McCullagh, Nolan, Hunt, Yamaguchi, Ferguson, Opeka, Smizer.  VOTING NO (0). ABS (0).  MOTION WAS APPROVED AND RESOLVED.

MOTION #12-06  (1/25/06)
“I move that Randel C. & Jilrean Bocook, Jacques Bordage & Jonathon Pujals, James H. & Barbara S.Clutter, Jeanne Dietrich & Elisa Perenti, Brian & Shawn Dofford-Johnson, Christopher & Leslie Frezza, Keith & Annamaria McGinn, Daniel J. & Editha Hickey, John Bink, Lisa Joy Cherry, Becky Clutter, Gayle Mahar, Robin Martin (Mrs.), Robin Snell, Arthur W. Tower and Rachel Frederiksen be elected to membership in BHCA” VOTING YES (10) Nance, Engle, Rush, McCullagh, Nolan, Hunt, Yamaguchi, Ferguson, Opeka, Smizer.  VOTING NO (0). ABS (0).  MOTION WAS APPROVED AND RESOLVED.

MOTION #13-06  
Proposed by K.Engle, seconded by E.Ferguson
I move to approve all actions taken by the Board of Directors of BHCA since the meeting of October 8, 2005.
There being no discussion, the vote was called.
Voting Yes: (6) Makowski, Engle, McCullagh, Ferguson, Smizer & Yamaguchi. Voting No: None.Abstensions: None
The motion passed unanimously, the described actions of the Board

MOTION #14-06  
Proposed by E.Ferguson, Seconded by M.Smizer
I move to accept the bid submitted by BHC of Greater Forth Worth to host the Nationals from Sept 28 through October 5, 2008.
Note was made of two additions to the list of committee chairs supplied, Carol Makowski and Ellen Ferguson will chair the Agility and Rally committees respectively. There being no further discussion the vote was called.
Voting Yes: (6) Makowski, Engle, McCullagh, Ferguson, Smizer & Yamaguchi. Voting No: None. Abstentions: None
The motion passed unanimously, and the 2008 Nationals will be held in Fort Worth TX.
 
MOTION #15-06
Proposed by G.Yamaguchi and seconded by K.Engle
I move to implement methods to enhance Basset Hound health and establish a voluntary health registry for Basset Hounds (CHIC) in 2006.
Discussion followed including review of another parent club’s Newsletter demonstrating positive outcomes of testing and CHIC registration. Participation by BHCA members will be entirely voluntary and individual breeders will decide for themselves whether their test results will be open or closed. Dogs having prior results of tests included in the BH panel can be grand fathered in to the registry. The emphasis is on the fact that the breeders test their stock rather than on the individual scores of particular dogs.
There being no further discussion on the motion, the vote was called.
Voting Yes: (6) Makowski, Engle, McCullagh, Ferguson, Smizer & Yamaguchi. Voting No: None.Abstensions: None
 
MOTION #16-06
I move to authorize printing 1000 copies of the Discover the BH pamphlet as revised. Proposed by E.Ferguson, seconded by M. Smizer. In discussion the board specified a second bid be acquired, and that the pamphlet not exceed its present weight. There being no further discussion the motion, the vote was called.
Voting Yes: (6) Makowski, Engle, McCullagh, Ferguson, Smizer & Yamaguchi. Voting No: None. Abstentions: None
The motion passed unanimously, the Discover the Basset Hound pamphlet will be reprinted as revised.

MOTION #17-06
I move to approve an E. Region OB/Rally trial to be held on Monday Oct.2 in Gettysburg hosted by BVBHC. Proposed by K.Engle seconded by E. Ferguson
There being no further discussion the vote was called.
Voting Yes: (6) Makowski, Engle, McCullagh, Ferguson, Smizer & Yamaguchi. Voting No: None.Abstensions: None
The motion passed unanimously, The E.Regional OB/Rally trial on October 2, 2006 is approved

MOTION #18-06 - RESCINDED BY MOTION #04-07
Proposed by G.McCullagh, seconded by K.Engle
I move that the delegate to the AKC shall not be limited as to the number of consecutive terms that may be served. (Article IV.Sec.5 b)
There being no further discussion the vote was called.
Voting Yes: (6) Makowski, Engle, McCullagh, Ferguson, Smizer
Voting No:  (1) Yamaguchi. Abstentions: None
The motion passed. The number of consecutive terms an AKC delegate may serve will remain unlimited.

MOTION #19-06 - RESCINDED BY MOTION #05-07
I move to adopt the proposed Bylaws as submitted by the bylaw committee and amended by the Board. Proposed  by K.Engle, seconded by E.Ferguson.
There being no discussion the vote was called. Voting Yes: (6) Makowski, Engle, McCullagh, Ferguson, Smizer & Yamaguchi
Voting No: None. Abstentions: None
The motion passed unanimously. The proposed Bylaws as amended by the Board are adopted.

MOTION #20-06
Moved by K. Engle, Seconded by E. Ferguson.
I move that bids to host the national specialty will be accepted 2 years in advance. Bids must identify venues for all events and activities and include a schedule outline showing provision for all the usual components. Bids complete on submission will receive preference. Incomplete bids will receive conditional approval only, which will expire 18 months before the event date if the bid is not by then complete.  These requirements to be effective with bids for the 2008 National Events.
There being no further discussion the motion, the vote was called.
Voting Yes: (6) Makowski, Engle, McCullagh, Ferguson, Smizer & Yamaguchi. Voting No: None. Abstentions: None
The motion passed unanimously, and the guideline adopted as revised.

MOTION #21-06 - RESCINDED BY MOTION #03-07
Moved by M Smizer, Seconded by G.Yamaguchi.
When a proposed Nationals location is within the home territory of a BHCA member Club
but the club does not make the bid, it must be demonstrated that the local club has been consulted and is actively involved in the planning and production of the events. If a Club declines the opportunity to participate, they should provide written conformation of that to be submitted with the bid.
There being no further discussion the motion, the vote was called.
Voting Yes: (6) Makowski, Engle, McCullagh, Ferguson, Smizer & Yamaguchi. Voting No: None. Abstentions: None
The motion passed unanimously, and the guideline adopted as revised.

The following motion was proposed by G. McCullagh and seconded by K. Engle

MOTION #22-06
I move that Judges elected to judge the national specialty must agree not to judge Basset Hounds for 6 months prior to their assignment within a 500-mile radius of the National Location. *
There being no further discussion the vote was called.
Voting Yes: (6) Makowski, Engle, McCullagh, Ferguson, Smizer & Yamaguchi.
Voting No: None.Abstensions: None
The motion passed unanimously, and the guideline adopted as revised. 
* Distance to be calculated by AKC methods

MOTION #23-06
Proposed by K Engle and seconded by M. Smizer
I move that the Spring Meeting of the Board of Directors of BHCA be adjourned.
The vote was called.
Voting Yes: (6) Makowski, Engle, McCullagh, Ferguson, Smizer & Yamaguchi. Voting No: None. Abstentions: None

MOTION #24-06 (3/17/06)
“I move to accept the minutes as written” MOTION BY: Ferguson. SECOND BY: Engle.  VOTING YES (6) Engle, McCullagh, Opeka, Smizer, Ferguson, Yamguchi. VOTING NO (1) Hunt.  ABSTAINING (2), Rush, Nolan.  MOTION WAS APPROVED AND RESOLVED.

MOTION #25-06 (3/20/06)
“I move to elect Linda and Clark Pardee, Maria B. And Terry Kane, Janis McKoski, Elizabeth Judee, Brian Black and Sarah Bennett to membership in BHCA as of this date.  The applications are fully compliant with the provisions of Article II, Section 3 of the By-Laws” MOTION BY: McCullagh. SECOND BY: Rush. VOTING YES (7) Engle, Rush, McCullalgh, Nolan, Hunt, Ferguson, Smizer. VOTING NO (0), ABSTAINING (0).  MOTION WAS APPROVED AND RESOLVED.

MOTION #26-06 (4/11/06)
“I move the BHCA present a longevity pin award to our members who have achieved cumulative service years of 40 years as BHCA members.   This award level is in addition to the current award levels of 25 and 50 years of cumulative membership as BHCA members.   Members who have already achieved 40 year status will be retro active into the awards program.  The awards will begin at the 2006 Nationals and will be awarded each year to anyone reaching one of these plateaus within that calendar year, regardless of whether or not their anniversary date occurs before or after the Nationals”  MOTION BY: Rush, SECOND BY:  Opeka.  VOTING YES (5) Nance, Makowski, Engle, Rush, Opeka.  VOTING NO (5) McCullagh, Hunt, Yamaguchi, Ferguson, Smizer.  ABS: None.  DID NOT VOTE (1): Nolan.   President Nance voted to make the tie.  The MOTION DID NOT PASS

MOTION #27-06 (5/2/06)
I move that the BHCA make contribution of $200 to the BHC of New Orleans to assist in the recovery from the damage and losses suffered by the club from Hurricane Katrina” MOTION BY:  Nolan, SECOND BY: Rush. VOTING YES (4): Engle, Rush, Yamguchi, Ferguson.  VOTING NO (1): Hunt.  ABSTAINING (4) : Makowski, McCullagh, Opeka, Smizer.  DID NOT VOTE (1): Nolan.   MOTION WAS APPROVED AND RESOLVED.

MOTION #28-06 (5/11/06)
“I move that BHCA continue its participation in the Purina Parent Club Partnership program through December, 2008” MOTION BY:  Hunt.  SECOND BY: Ferguson.  VOTING YES (10) Makowski, Engle, Rush, McCullagh, Nolan, Hunt, Yamaguchi, Ferguson, Opeka, Smizer.  VOTING NO: None.  ABS: None.  MOTION WAS APPROVED AND RESOLVED.

MOTION #29-06 (5/22/06)
“I move that the Basset Hound Club and individuals named herein having applied for membership in BHCA in accordance with the provisions of Article II, Section 3 of the By-Laws be elected to membership”  MOTION BY:  McCullagh.  SECOND BY: Rush.  VOTING YES (9) Makowski, Engle, Rush, McCullagh, Nolan, Hunt, Ferguson, Opeka, Smizer. VOTING NO: None. ABS: None.  MOTION WAS APPROVED AND RESOLVED.

New members approved by Motion #29-06:  Bramucci, Dr. Robert & Cannon, Cari; Brzozowski, Brian  & Kathy; Fox, Robert & Patricia; Burrell, Thomas & Jennifer; Finn, Kimberly & Mark; Lorenzen, Steven & Heather; Rivera, Dr. Jimmy & Gloria; Wetmore, Richard & Whitney; Green, Jon M.; Huddleston, Sandra; Pond, Lisa; Roark, William S. Jr.; Rush, Monica; Wilson, Teresa;; BHC of Greater Houston.

MOTION #30-06 (6/11/06)
“I move to approve the application of the BHC of W. PA. To host a BHCA regional specialty show and sweepstakes on March 30th, 2007 at the David Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, PA.”  MOTION BY:  McCullagh,, SECOND BY: Rush.  VOTING YES (9) Makowski, Engle, Rush, McCullagh, Nolan, Hunt, Yamguchi, Ferguson, Smizer.  VOTING NO (0), ABS (1) Opeka.  MOTION WAS APPROVED AND RESOLVED.

MOTION #31-06 (6/21/06)
“The Board of Directors has approved a proposed total revision of the Bylaws which will now go to the membership for action.  The Board therefore wishes to thank the present Bylaw Committee of R. Frederiksen (Chair) J.R.Dok and Prof. Douglas Taylor for the completion of their assigned charge and discharges the Committee with gratitude for their efforts.  The diligent work, recommendations and Final Report of this committee were of valuable assistance to the Board.  The Board also thanks all those members who served on successive Bylaws committees over the past five years, their input also contributed significantly to the final document”  MOTION BY:  Gwen McCullagh, SECOND BY: Ellen Ferguson.  VOTING YES (7) Makowski, Engle, McCullagh, Nolan, Ferguson, Opeka, Smizer. VOTING NO (3) Rush, Hunt, Yamaguchi.  ABS (0)  MOTION WAS APPROVED AND RESOLVED.

MOTION #32-06 (7/12/06)
“I move to approve the FTAC approved new dates of Sept. 30, 2006 for Kentuckiana BHC & Oct 1, 2006 for Pathfinder BHC fall field trials in 2006.  Also new dates for BHC of Sacramento for field trial of Nov 4 & 5, 2006”  MOTION BY: McCullagh.  SECOND BY: Makowski.  VOTING YES (9) Makowski, Engle, Rush, NcCullagh, Nolan, Hunt, Yamaguchi, Ferguson, Opeka. VOTING NO: (0)  ABS: (0)  Smizer was on vacation, did not vote.  MOTION WAS APPROVED AND RESOLVED.

MOTION #33-06 (7/17/06)
“I move that the proposed By-laws be mailed to the membership without a ballot and that balloting on this document be scheduled after membership input has been received at the 2006 annual meeting or by correspondence preceding it”  MOTION BY: Hunt.  SECOND BY: Yamaguchi.  VOTING YES (6) Rush, Nolan, Hunt, Yamaguchi, Ferguson, Opeka.  VOTING NO: (4) Makowski, Engle, McCullagh, Smizer.  ABS: (0).  MOTION WAS APPROVED AND RESOLVED.

MOTION #34-06 (7/17/06)
“I move to approve the application of Dal-Tex BHC to host a BHCA Regional Tracking Test (TD & TDX) on April 1, 2007 in Fort Worth, TX.”  MOTION BY: McCullagh. SECOND BY: Ferguson.  VOTING YES (10) Makowski, Engle, Rush, McCullagh, Nolan, Hunt, Yamaguchi, Ferguson, Opeka, Smizer.  VOTING NO: (0).  ABS (0).  MOTION WAS APPROVED AND RESOLVED.

MOTION #35-06 (7/22/06)
"I move to elect Carrie and Randy Herbstreit, Dennis and Margaret Ledward, Dr. Thad. Mathew and Beth Ann Makowski, Brooke Green, Martha L. Huffman, and Anthony M. Martin to membership in BHCA as of this date.  The applicants are fully compliant with the provisions of Article II, Section 3 of the BHCA Bylaws"  MOTION BY: McCullagh.  SECOND BY: Ferguson.  VOTING YES (10) Makowski, Engle, Rush, McCullagh, Nolan, Hunt, Yamaguchi, Ferguson, Opeka, Smizer.  VOTING NO. (0). ABS (0).  MOTION WAS APPROVED AND RESOLVED.

MOTION #36-06 (7/27/06)
"I move that the BHCA Board of Directors perform operational procedures under the Roberts Rules description of Large Boards, allowing the BHCA President to vote only to make or break a tie vote of the Board.   The Board is to submit a new proposed Standing Rule to the membership for the 2006 Annual Meeting in accordance with BHCA By laws Article VII (Standing Rule), Section 4 & 5.  The proposed new Standing Rule is to simply state, The BHCA Board of Directors will conduct BHCA Board operational procedure business under the Robert's Rules description of Large Board rule only".  MOTION BY:  Rush.  SECOND BY: Hunt.  VOTING YES (6) Nance, Rush, Nolan, Hunt, Yamaguchi, Opeka.  VOTING NO (5) Makowski, Engle, McCullagh, Ferguson, Smizer.  ABS (0).    Under Roberts Rules the President broke the Board tie vote of 5 to 5 by voting yes to approve the motion.  MOTION WAS APPROVED AND RESOLVED.

MOTION #37-06 (9/10/06)
"I move that in order to provide equal opportunity for all nominees, the two misprinted biographies be reprinted correctly and all biographies be remailed together with a corrected ballot form of a different color, to all members entitled to vote and that all ballots returned from the first mailing be voided" MOTION BY: Smizer. SECOND BY: Engle. VOTING YES (4) Makowski, Engle, McCullagh, Smizer. VOTING NO (6) Rush, Nolan, Hunt, Yamaguchi, Ferguson, Opeka. ABSTAINING (0). THE MOTION FAILED.

MOTION #38-06 (9/15/06)
"I move to elect to membership in BHCA the following individuals who have applied for membership in accordance with the provisions of Article lll Section 2 of the Bylaws.
Tom &Jane Baetz, Paul Bardz &Jane Frazier, John &Jennifer Carpenter, Jim &Mickey Cauley, Bill &Lynette Gremminger, David &Pattie Leonard, James E. &Andrea M.Seubert, Richard A. &Jeanette M. Silva, Miriam Dalfen, Ellen Ripper, Pamela L. Temmermand, Christina Wanamaker and Kevin Merritt (Jr.)"  MOTION BY: McCullagh. SECOND BY: Rush.  VOTING YES (8) Makowski, Engle, Rush, McCullagh, Nolan, Ferguson, Opeka, Smizer.  VOTING NO (0), ABSTAINING (2) Hunt, Yamaguchi. MOTION WAS APPROVED AND RESOLVED.


MOTION #39-06(9/20/06)
"I move that  in memory of deceased members, BHCA will make a donation of $50.00 to the AKC/CHF or other organization as requested by the deceased member's family. A floral tribute not to exceed  $50.00 may be substituted if requested".  MOTION BY: Smizer.  SECOND BY: Opeka. VOTING YES (9) Makowski, Engle, Rush, McCullagh, Nolan, Yamaguchi, Ferguson, Opeka, Smizer. VOTING NO (0).  ABS (1) Hunt.  MOTION WAS APPROVED AND RESOLVED.

MOTION #40-06 READS: (BOARD VOTE ACTION TAKEN 10/7/06.
"I move that the Motion 33-06 be amended by replacing "that balloting on this document be scheduled" with "return to a By-Laws Committee." VOTING YES (4) Rush, Nolan, Yamaguchi, Opeka. VOTING NO (3) Engle, McCullagh, Smizer. ABS (1) Makowski.  THE MOTION TO AMEND WAS APPROVED AND RESOLVED.

NOTE: ORIGINAL MOTION #33-06(7/17/06) (blue is part to be amended):
"I move that the proposed By-Laws be mailed to the membership without a ballot and that balloting on this document be scheduled after membership input has been received at the 2006 annual meeting or by correspondence preceding it."

NOTE: RESULTS OF MOTION #40-06 (admendment to Motion #33-06)(blue is amendment included)

MOTION #33-06 AMENDED by MOTION #40-06 (10/7/06) (NOW READS)

"I move that the proposed By-Laws be mailed to the membership without a ballot and return to a By-Laws Committee after membership input has been received at the 2006 annual meeting or by correspondence preceding it."

MOTION #41-06 (10/7/06)
“I move to approve all actions taken by the Board taken by electronic mail since the last meeting”  MOTION BY: Engle. SECOND BY: Smizer.  VOTING YES (8) Makowski, Engle, Rush, McCullagh, Nolan, Yamaguchi, Opeka, Smizer.  VOTING NO (0). ABS (0).  MOTION WAS APPROVED AND RESOLVED.

MOTION #42-06 (10/7/06)
“I move that we increase the number of years from 10 to 12 as a member of the BHCA to be listed as a BHCA mentor”  MOTION BY: Opeka. SECOND BY: Nolan.  VOTING YES (8) Makowski, Engle, Rush, McCullagh, Nolan, Yamaguchi, Opeka, Smizer.  VOTING NO (0). ABS (0).  MOTION WAS APPROVED AND RESOLVED.

MOTION #43-06 (10/7/06)
“I move that each mentor be required to completed the BHCA Effective Mentoring Course”  MOTION BY: Makowski.  SECOND BY: Yamaguchi.  VOTING YES (8) Makowski, Engle, Rush, McCullagh, Nolan, Yamaguchi, Opeka, Smizer. VOTING NO (0). ABS (0).  MOTION WAS APPROVED AND RESOLVED.

MOTION #44-06 (10/7/06)
“I move to approve a Central Regional for the BHC of Greater New Orleans on Friday, August 31, 2007” MOTION BY: Opeka. SECOND BY: Makowski.  VOTING YES (8) Makowski, Engle, Rush, McCullah, Nolan, Yamaguchi, Opeka, Smizer.  VOTING NO (0)/  ABS (0).  MOTION WAS APPROVED AND RESOLVED.

MOTION #45-06 (10/7/06)
“I move to reimburse Claudia Orlandi for BHU Banners, Posters and signs in the amount of $641”  MOTION BY: Makowski. SECOND BY: Smizer. VOTING YES (8) Makowski, Engle, Rush, McCullagh, Nolan, Yamaguchi, Opeka, Smizer.  VOTING NO (0). ABS (0).  MOTION WAS APPROVED AND RESOLVED.

MOTION #46-06 (10/7/06)
“I move to authorize Claudia Orlandi to print 250 copies of the BHU Owners Guide and 50 Coloring Books at a cost not to exceed $2,500”  MOTION BY:Makowski. SECOND BY: Smizer.  VOTING YES (8) Makowski, Engle, Rush, McCullagh, Nolan, Yamaguchi, Opeka, Smizer.  VOTING NO (0). ABS (0).  MOTION WAS APPROVED AND RESOLVED.

MOTION #47-06 (10/7/06)
“I move to approve the budget as submitted”  MOTION BY: Engle. SECOND BY: Makowski.  VOTING YES (8) Makowski, Engle, Rush, McCullagh, Nolan, Yamaguchi, Opeka, Smizer. VOTING NO (0). ABS (0).  MOTION WAS APPROVED AND RESOLVED.

MOTION #48-06 (10/7/06)
“I move to give the amount of $500 each to Jennifer Leo and Jacqueline Nolan for 2006 College Education Assistance Award”  MOTION BY: Opeka. SECOND BY: Smizer. VOTING YES (7) Makowski, Engle, Rush, McCullagh, Yamaguchi, Opeka, Smizer.  VOTING NO (0) ABS (1) Nolan.  MOTION WAS APPROVED AND RESOLVED.