April 21, 2010 Meeting Minutes.

 The April meeting of the Rockford-Freeport, ILL Kennel Club was
         called to  order by President Cindy Storz at 7:05 p.m.  Members present: Vi Nighswonger, Sheri Maloney, Jim & Carole Maloney,
         Rick  & Mona Lilly, Rodney & Michelle Duke, Brian Carbone, & Cec Brandsma.     Cindy called for any corrections
         to the last month's minutes.  None  were given.  A motion was made by Mona L., 2nd by Sheri M., to accept the minutes.   Motion
         carried.     Treasurer's Report was given by Rodney D.: Our current balance is $  20,914.37.  A bill was submitted by Cec
         for hospitality $ 42.89.  A motion was  made to accept & pay bills by Rick L., and 2nd by Jim M.  Motion carried.    
         Corresponding Secretary Report given by Mona L. : Approval from AKC for  our 2010 Obedience Trial has been received.  A reminder
         that AKC Grand  Champion award classifications start May 1st at shows.   Dogs eligible for this  point system are those who
         have already completed their AKC Championship.   Points are given at the judges's discretion.  Dogs defeated must be Champions
          of record to be considered in the total number of dogs defeated for points.   Class dogs that go BOB over specials are not
         eligible for Grand  Championship points. Old Business: Show Agenda:   ·   Jim M. reports he has spoken to Jerry, the
         superintendant of the  Stephenson     County Fairgrounds.  The County board has agreed to allow us full  use of the fairgrounds
         and to reschedule the Flea Market if we pay them $  300.00.  Jim says he did agree to these terms for this year.  Future issues
         on  conflicting dates will be settled as they arise. ·   Mona L. has volunteered to be the Trophy Chair for the 2010
         show.   Members are asked to present ideas for trophies this year. ·   Cindy S. repeats her request for any referrals
         she can contact for  Supported Entries.  Send potential clubs or breed contacts to her at  prairiefire@byronil.net .  ·   A request was made to include ribbons for " New Title" winners for our  Obedience Trials. Rick L.
         will check on the cost & requirements from Roy  Jones for the ribbons.    Preference will be given to ribbons without
         a date  included.    The Club elected NOT to advertise our 2010 show in the AKC Gazette this  year.  It is believed that the
         majority of exhibitors receive mailings &  e-mail notices from the show superintendants and can look up shows on the 
         internet without having to page through the Gazette.  The savings will be about $  400.00. Contributions to organizations
         was presented by Cindy S.  A compiled list  of the organizations requesting funds was passed out to those members  present.
         She asks that members take a look at the list to make a decision at the  May meeting whether they wish to contribute any monies
         at this time and to  which groups and in what amounts. 1.  Illinois Federation of Dog Clubs/ Owners (legislation & public
         education) 2.  AKC Political Action Committee (legislation) 3.  National Animal Interest Alliance (animal rights) 4.  OSF
         St. Anthony Medical Center (offers Therapy dogs for patients) 5.  Rabies Challenge Fund (goal is to extend the time interval
         between  vaccinations) 6.  Canine Health Foundation (k-9 research & health)   Cindy reminds those who have been working
         on various tasks for conducting  our club's last few shows, to send a protocol or " how to" list of duties  and/or
         contacts used for supplies, vendors, workers, judges, ect… to Mona L.  to be compiled into a Club show manual for future
         use to show chairs on how  to plan our dog show.  She asks that those persons bring a hard copy to the  May meeting.     
         Handling seminar:  Rick L. reports a proposed date of 10/10/2010 to  co-sponsor a seminar with the Forest City Dog Training
         Club. The fee charged for  participants will again by $ 85.00 for working with a dog, or $ 50.00 to audit  the seminar.  Registration
         will be limited to 25 working participants, & an  unlimited amount of auditors.  Rick L. will handle the registrations.
           FCDTC is leaning toward contracting Carlin Rasmussen for a fall seminar.  Ms.  Rasmussen charges $ 500.00 per seminar plus
         expenses.  Each club is to split  the cost of the expenses & share the profits equally.  RFIKC members propose:   $ 500
         fee, 50 cents per mile for expenses, (exact mileage to be  determined), $ 45 toward misc. expenses (food), hotel expense of
         one night offered at  hotel of our choosing, not to exceed $ 100.00.  We will also be charged $  100.00 for the use of the
         FCDTC building for the day.   It is known that the Badger Kennel Club in Madison has contracted Ms.  Rasmussen for a fall
         2010 seminar.  Members are to evaluate whether the added  expense & already contracted seminar in a near by location in
         the same time  period will be worth the extra expense vs. having Dick McKinney present a "  Part 2" to his seminar
         held last fall. Expenses for our last year's seminar  with Dick McKinney included $ 500.00 fee, $100 building use, and ½
         the  expenses for meals & supplies. A motion was made to table this discussion until more details can be  presented. 
         New business:   A request was made for members to contact any representatives or public  figures that they may know to invite
         them to our fall show.  If you don't feel  comfortable inviting them, inform Cindy of their name(s) & contact info.  and
         she will extend an invitation to them to attend our show to see  responsible dog owners & breeders in person.  Positive
         PR for our club.  Sheri M. informed members the area Pekingese Club has asked to be excluded  from our show for 2012 and beyond.
          They have agreed to do a Supported Entry  on Sat. this year in exchange for being exempt from our Sun. show.  Sheri  is to
         get the agreement in writing from a club official & forward the  contract to Cindy.  It can be presented at a later meeting
         for members to make a  decision.  A Clean up group of persons needs to be contracted for our show this year.   The past years
         have cost the club $ 675 for 2-3 persons responsible for  grounds, building, bathrooms, and ring cleanup.  They also do clean
         up  following the show.  Suggestions include: 4-H Club members, the SAR group with Ellen P., Boy or  Girl Scouts, or continuing
         with the same persons.  A motion was made by  Sheri M., and 2nd by Rick to pay $ 200 per day to interested parties.  Motion
         carried.  Carole M. will contact Ellen Ponell to see if they would be interested in  providing this service this year.   A
         motion was made by Jim M., 2nd by Rodney D. to adjourn.  Meeting  adjourned at 7:54 p.m.  Our next club meeting will be on
         Wednesday, May 19th.  Same time 7:00 p.m. &  same location, Sam's Restaurant on 915 S. Alpine Rd. in Rockford.  Michelle
         Duke, Secretary May 14, 2010