Treasurers Report
Cash balance at the beginning of November totals $72,221.28.
During November, we received $5,076 in membership-quarterly receipts, $2.36 interest income, and $8,152.89 in Specialty income. We paid out $251.05 in bank and paypal fees, $25 for AKC dues, $60.50 committee expenses, $114.86 awards, and $2,000 directory expenses, $809.82 specialty expenses for 2008 and $200 specialty expenses for 2009.
Cash balance at the end of November totals $81,991.30.
In December we paid the last large 2008 specialty expense. There still a few loose ends from the 2008 specialty relating to DVD and trophy sales.
I am focusing my efforts on the nonprofit tax return due Jan 15.
Sara
NE Director’s Report
Things are relatively quiet here in the North East. I think that everyone has been ice and snow bound, so they can't get into too much trouble. Neither the North Atlantic ACD Club, nor Bull Run have had anything new to report to me.
I contacted the folks from Maine that were interested in joining the ACDCA. I also forwarded her the application. I gave her info on the NAACDC and some shows that will be in her area so that she can meet potential sponsors. I also asked some of the Maine ACD folks that I know to contact her to see if they would be willing to sponsor her after getting to know her a bit.
I was just sent an email from a small private all breed rescue in Pa. that is getting 19 ACDs this coming weekend. I have asked for details so that I can get the contact info to the ACDRI and the ACDRA (local rescue group). Waiting for a reply.
That's about it.
Cheers.
Rose
President’s Report
To: Officers & Board of Directors of the ACDCA
From: President John Kurpas
Re: January Board Letter
This last month with a concentrated 10 days sure has been hectic.
This month’s business has been delayed due to the current juniors motions that were unanimously approved.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
On our agenda for January are the following items:
1) Quarterly photo contest- a motion to accept is in order
2) Deb Casey Texas Club seminar Proposal- a motion to accept is in order
The junior’s committee issue is now completed with the mailing of termination letters both in email as well as certified postal delivery.
We will need to propose somebody to administer the juniors program. Hopefully Serenity will have something for you perusal very soon.
I have not seen any monthly committee reports. Serenity please follow up with your remaining committees to report a summary of their activity each month.
Respectfully
John L. Kurpas
ACDCA President 2008-2009
SC Director’s Report
All,
As the middle of Jan is approaching, I take keyboard in hand to type this update!
Texas just had one of the Big ones, first weekend in Jan. It was wonderful to read the numbers for Cattle Dogs, I had to blink TWICE, was it real??? (13-12-3-3) Amazing, Wow, wish I could have been there.
A meeting was held Sat. evening, Deb and Crew discussed all things for the betterment of the 2009 Specialty.
All in all things are somewhat quiet, but don't worry we'll cause a ruckus soon!
Lori
Secretary’s Report
New motions passed:
Motion 1: The Juniors Committee is to be suspended as of December 31, 2008. The Junior Achievement Awards for 2008 will be awarded as per the point schedules in the current Guidelines. For 2009 and beyond, the Awards Committee will take over the Junior Achievement Awards and draft new awards guidelines that will be approved by the membership. Explanation: In 2008, the Juniors Committee engaged in private fundraising activities using the name and website of the ACDCA. This behavior is completely unacceptable to the board. The Juniors Committee was a special committee started several years ago to promote the participation of juniors. This goal remains important to the board and membership input on how to continue to involve and support junior members will be solicited.
VOTES:
100% Yes – 10 votes
Cherish Girard, Kathryn Hamilton, Lori Graham, Rose Jurain, Eric Sheets, Ronnie Moore, Pam Mansfield, Kathy Beutow-Branson, Alison Deilke, Sara Reiter
John Kurpas – Abstain per Roberts Rules of Order
Motion 2: The Juniors Committee /Awards Committee, or whoever is administering the 2008 Junior Achievement Awards program, is directed to award points to any junior submitting required documentation by February 1, 2009 for activities conducted during 2008 regardless of whether an "application" was received prior to the date of the activities.
VOTES:
100% Yes – 10 votes
Cherish Girard, Kathryn Hamilton, Lori Graham, Rose Jurain, Eric Sheets, Ronnie Moore, Pam Mansfield, Kathy Beutow-Branson, Alison Deilke, Sara Reiter
John Kurpas – Abstain per Roberts Rules of Order
New Members:
Cara Callaway
Leona Valley, CA
Sponsors: Monica Shifflet & David Steward
Committees: Awards / Performance
Junior committee termination letters have been emailed and sent certified mail on 1/8/09. Email was also sent out is as follows to Junior Committee Members – Theresa Buzzard-Couch, Kim Broster, Heather Bacon, Karen Skeets, Cindy Cook:
To Whom it May Concern:
As of January 5, 2009 the Australian Cattle Dog Club of America, Inc. Board of Directors has suspended the Juniors Committee resulting in the termination of your appointment per our bylaws printed as follows:
ARTICLE IV
DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
Section 14. Other Committees.
The Club shall have such other Committees as may from time to time be designated by resolution of the Board of Directors to advance the work of the Club in such matters as show, herding tests and trials, performance events, obedience trials, trophies, annual prizes, audit, nominating, international, local club, membership, Bylaws, publicity, budget and finance, standards and education, rescue, grievance, history, genetics, stud book recording, and newsletter editing. Such other Committees may consist of members in good standing who are not also members of the Board of Directors. These additional committees shall act in an advisory capacity only to the Board of Directors and shall be clearly titled as "advisory" committees. Any Committee appointment may be terminated by a majority vote of the Board of Directors. Any appointee whose services are terminated shall receive written notice of termination. The Board of Directors may appoint successors to those persons whose services have been terminated.
Thank you,
Cherish Girard
Secretary
Quite a busy month but still in one piece! Looking forward to an exciting 2009!
Happy New Year!
Cherish Girard
ACDCA Secretary
Presidents Report - February 1, 2009
Dear Board of directors:
Feb Board Letter
Hopefully all are starting to thaw from one heck of a winter blast. Our temps this weekend went into the 50's. This allowed my dog and I to attend a herding clinic in the area.
Some of you may not be aware, but the ACDCA has received a complaint from an ex member of the juniors committee. It was sent to Cherish Girard as secretary. I instructed her to send on to grievance chair Patti Salladay. If it warrants the boards attention and if she implements a true grievance (she claimed not to know who to complain to, nor that money was needed to issue a complaint) we will forward on to each board member.
Cherish is currently gathering all the documents at the request of Lisa Tucker. I made contact with her asking for a clarification regarding possible threatening comments to the members list and suddenly she stops posting to it. Soon as Cherish has all the documents she will make them available to all.
This month only one motion I am aware of by Rose Jurain.
Motion:
I move that the Bull Run Australian Cattle Dog club be granted approval by the ACDCA to hold two days of herding trials, with two separate event numbers, under the ACDCA's AKC auspices. The dates of the two trials are June 27th and June 28th 2009.
Rose Jurain
NE Director
Respectfully,
John L. Kurpas
ACDCA president 2008-2009
Secretary Report
New motions passed:
VOTES:
Jan Motion #1: Motion by Pam Mansfield to accept the Quarterly photo contest, with the provision of the Board selecting three to five judges for such contest.
100% Yes – 10 votes
Cherish Girard, Kathryn Hamilton, Lori Graham, Rose Jurain, Eric Sheets, Ronnie Moore, Pam Mansfield, Kathy Beutow-Branson, Sara Reiter
John Kurpas – Abstain per Roberts Rules of Order
Jan Motion #2: Motion by Pam Mansfield to accept the TACDC sponsorship of the Dr. Carmen Battaglia clinic/seminar to be held on Friday, October 16th, 2009. I further ask that TACDC state clearly that this is a TACDC fundraiser, not ACDCA, Inc. affiliated.
100% Yes – 10 votes
Cherish Girard, Kathryn Hamilton, Lori Graham, Rose Jurain, Eric Sheets, Ronnie Moore, Pam Mansfield, Kathy Beutow-Branson, Sara Reiter
John Kurpas – Abstain per Roberts Rules of Order
Jan Motion #3: Motion by Pam Mansfield that the ACDCA, Inc. replace the lost Helen Blankers Memorial Trophy, including all engraved plates representing every ACDCA, Inc. National Specialty Best of Winners information from the first best of winners who appeared on the trophy, to last year's best of winners. I would also like to suggest replacing the trophy with one that has adequate space for more than a couple more winners information, a larger size trophy.
100% Yes – 10 votes
Cherish Girard, Kathryn Hamilton, Lori Graham, Rose Jurain, Eric Sheets, Ronnie Moore, Pam Mansfield, Kathy Beutow-Branson, Sara Reiter
John Kurpas – Abstain per Roberts Rules of Order
New Members with 2/3 vote:
Rick Cross
Northpoint, MI
Sponsors: John Kurpas, Cheryl Kurpas
Interests: Publicity & Promotion, Genetics
Becky & Mark Edwards
Shaelee Fosher (Jr) Wylie Fosher (Jr)
Bonham, TX
Sponsors: Kim Broster, Theresa Buzzard-Couch
Interests: Awards/Performance, Publicity & Promotion, Herding, National Show, Rescue
Pamela Aylsworth
Greeley, CO (970) 405-1473(ph)
Sponsors: Kristen Read, Serenity Littlefield
Interests: Awards/Publication
Thank you!
Cherish Girard
ACDCA Secretary
Treasurer Report
The first quarter financial statements dated 11/30/08 for FYE 8/31/09 are attached.
At the end of December 2008, the bank balances totaled $80,116.22 (regular checking $46,305.40, specialty $10,722.12, Paypal $8,678.98, and Money Market $14,409.72). During December we had income from membership/quarterly of $2,415, interest income of $2.20, awards expense of $39, AKC delegate expense of $822.49, Secretary expense of $69.01 and Paypal charges of $34.90. The net specialty expenses were $3,276.61.
The 2008 specialty income to date is $5,854.71. The final figure should be higher because of adjustment for the ribbon inventory purchased for 2009, a pending payment for trophies from the Gold Coast club, and post specialty DVD sales. The final figure should be lower because the total to date contains the proceeds of the Kelly Rae quilt fundraiser for the Quarterly.
Sara Reiter
Treasurer
NE Director Report
All is quiet, nothing new from either regional club.
Rose
NE Director
Vice President Report
December has been a busy month for all of us. I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Years. For the month of December, there were motions brought before the board regarding the Juniors Committee. With those motions approved, the Juniors Committee was terminated as of December 31, 2008. The board has now put together an Advisory Team for the Juniors Program that will be working under the Awards Committee. At this time this team will be working on all the points for 2008 and making sure that all ACDCA junior members will get all of their points for that year. They will also be working on revising the guidelines for the rest of this year and then developing new permanent guidelines to put before the membership to be approved at the 2008 annual meeting. This team is also going to be tabulating the points for 2009 starting with January 1st. So ACDCA Juniors and parents of these juniors please be keeping up with these and we will keep you posted on where to be sending those.
Please see monthly committee reports listed below.
Sincerely,
Serenity Littlefield
ACDCA Vice President
SC Director Report
I am setting up an email list for members in this area, thanks to KBB for breaking down the members!
Texas members are hard at work nailing down specifics for the 2009 Specialty.
Meetings will be held at the Houston Cluster in July for a final check list.
Respectfully,
Lori Graham
SE Director Report
Greetings,
Winter is here and the Southeast has not been spared the freezing temperatures. Living in Florida you expect mild winters because our summers can be so brutal. Well, this year has shown me what the northern states have to endure. Burrrrrrrrr!
An update this week is that a Juniors Advisory Team has been formed to continue with the juniors program. Thank you Suzi Ironmonger, Rita Favearu, Steve Ware, and Deb Mintzer for volunteering.
I was pleased and honored to attend the first Mid-Florida ACD Fanciers Regional Specialty in Brooksville on January 18, 2009. It was held on the last day of the ever-popular Florida Winter Circuit, which commenced this year on January 2nd and ran through the 18th.
The day began with Obedience Trial Classes and then Rally, judged by Mr. Jeffrey Kern. Best Obedience Novice Class B score went to Angells Work N Class Kid, owned by Diane Thompson and bred by Serissa Angell. Best Obedience Open Class B score went to Angells Pac N A Kiss T’Go CDX, owned by Diane Thompson and bred by Serissa Angell & Cynthia Humphrey. Best Rally Novice Class B score went to Taylryder Fifth Element Dinkidi, owned by Dawn & Dale Ellis & Debra Mintzer and bred by Debra & Brian Mintzer. Best Rally Advanced Class B score went to CH Ringside’s Diggina Sandhill NF CD RE NA NAJ, owned by Judy L Rohr & Linda Bernard and bred by Pat & Jerry Leach. Best Rally Excellent Class B also went to CH Ringside’s Diggina Sandhill NF CD RE NA NAJ, owned by Judy L Rohr & Linda Bernard and bred by Pat & Jerry Leach.
Then onto Sweepstakes, judged by Mr. John Roberts. Best Veteran Sweepstakes and Grand Sweepstakes Winner went to CH Hilltops Living Tradition II, owned by Keith & Margaret Wheeler and bred by Laura Pyles & Sharon Lynn. Best Puppy Sweepstakes Winner went to Taylryder Reckless Driving, owned by Debra Mintzer & Coral Knight and bred by Brian & Debra Mintzer. Best Junior Sweepstakes Winner went to Call Me Justa Real Havana, owned and bred by Cynthia Humphrey.
Next came Regular Classes, Veteran Classes, and Best of Breed Competition, judged by Mrs. Sulie Greendale-Paveza. Best of Breed went to Austmans Ground Control, owned by Lin Allen and bred by Miss K. Jebson. Best of Opposite Sex went to CH Buzzards Experanzos Duramax, owned by Jan Lewis and bred by Jim Buzzard and Theresa Buzzard Couch. Best of Winners and Winners Bitch went to Call Me Justa Real Havana, owned and bred by Cynthia Humphrey. Winners Dog went to Buzzards Dux Cock Of The Walk, owned by Jan & Jeff Lewis and bred by Jim Buzzard & Theresa Buzzard Couch & Colston Couch.
If there are any errors in the above listings or results, please except my apology in advance for any unintentional mistakes. For a complete list of all entries in every venue you can go to www.midfloridaacd.com and click on the AKC events button and view them all.
I would again like to say congratulations to all the winners and exhibitors. Everyone worked so hard and did such a great job that I can’t wait for Mid-Florida’s next Regional. Thank you all so much for such a fun time.
Until next time,
Pam Mansfield
SE Regional Director
NC Director Report
I have set up a Yahoo email list specifically for members in the North Central region. We are having difficulties getting some individuals subscribed but will press on with the tenacity typical of our breed to get all those in the region signed up.
Following the recent Board action regarding the juniors committee I sent an email out to all members of my region. I received numerous responses (thank you all) and now have an accounting of kids in my
area for the newly formed Junior Advisory Team. This vital information will be passed along to the team.
There are lots of whispers going around about the supported entry in Michigan coming up in May. I certainly hope that all who plan to come are going to make the trip!
Respectfully submitted,
Katherine Buetow Branson
ACDCA North Central Regional Director
NW Director Report
I have set up a yahoo group email list for Northwest regional members. If you missed my notice and invite to this group for NW members of the ACDCA and would like an invite please let me know, so far a little over half the members in our region have joined. It will be a fairly quite list, but the place that I will be asking questions of you, and where people in this region can bring up ideas, and have discussions about club business.
Cascade ACD Club just finished their regional specialty, in spite of lower than normal entries the show was a big success.
SWEEPSTAKES
JUDGE: Ms Anna M Quigley
Puppy Dogs 6 Mos & Under 9 Mos
(BSP) PIONEERS DIAMOND JIM. DN215973/02. 05/17/2008. BREEDER: Lorrie Pruett/ Jim Pruet. By Ch Shadybrooks Ain't I A Tuffguy-Ch Pioneers Talk Of The Town. OWNER: Lorrie Pruett/Jim Pruett.
Puppy Bitches 6 Mos & Under 9 Mos
SHALLAZAR'S SCARLET ROSE. DN221357/06. 06/18/2008. BREEDER: Lynn Lognion. By Cinnabar's Happy Dragon-Creole's Shallazar's Tegan. OWNER: Kari Kramer.
Puppy Bitches 9 Mos & Under 12 Mos
SHALLAZAR'S SATIN'N'SASS. DN213820/01. 04/08/2008. BREEDER: Lynn Carter. By Ch Shallazar Dragon Slayer-Adams Ranch Sassy Lass O'Shallazar. OWNER: Susan Reavis.
Junior Bitches 12 Mos & Under 15 Mos
( BSJ/GSW) CATCHPENS ONTHEGO SPIRIT OF THE WILLOW. DN194167/09. 09/07/2007. BREEDER: Patti Salladay & Marge Blakenship. By Ch OnTheGo's Outback Outlaw-Ch Dalaussies CatchPen Camouflage PT. OWNER: Deborah Quain & Patti Salladay
Veteran Sweepstakes Dogs 10 Yrs & Older
(BSV) DC KUAWARRI G'BYE OLD PAINT HXACDS CD. DL724025/03. 12/13/1997. BREEDER: Larry & Marilyn Painter & Evelyn Stone. By DC Rewuri Blue Bogong CD-CH Beronganella Flame HS. OWNER: Sara-Jo Gahm
Veteran Sweepstakes Bitches 7 Yrs & Under 10 Yrs
(BSV/GSV) CH ONTHEGO'S UPSIDE DOWNEY. DL847997/01. 05/24/2000. BREEDER: Geri Downey. By Ch Kurpas Hunker Down-Ladmar Kelleyjean Beautyqueen. OWNER: Deborah Munroe & Megan Scholz
Veteran Sweepstakes Bitches 10 Yrs & Older
CH KIBURI CALAMITY JANE. DL721600/02. 09/23/1997. BREEDER: Linda Easton & Sandra Flansburg. By Ch Rochan's Bronc Buster CD-Kiburi Coolibah Blue Sydney. OWNER: Linda & Steve Easton
Regular Classes
JUDGE: Dr Robert M Brown
Puppy Dogs 6 Mos & Under 9 Mos
(W) PIONEERS DIAMOND JIM. DN215973/02. 05/17/2008. BREEDER: Lorrie Pruett/ Jim Pruet. By Ch Shadybrooks Ain't I A Tuffguy-Ch Pioneers Talk Of The Town. OWNER: Lorrie Pruett/Jim Pruett
Amateur-Owner-Handler Dogs
CYNLEE'S HAPPY JACK. DN173885/01. 03/08/2007. BREEDER: Cindy Weaver. By Cinnabar's Happy Dragon-Ch Bendigo Double Dare Ya. OWNER: Ms Susan Reavis
American-Bred Dogs
(R) AUSTLYN'S WALK THE WALK. DN137359/01. 01/30/2006. BREEDER: Lynda Rocksvold & Stanley Rocksvold. By CH Austlyn's G'Day Lewie CD RA-Austlyn's Over The Moon. OWNER: Michelle Rogers & Lynda Rocksvold & Susan Shields
CATTLE DOGS, Open Dogs
ONTHEGO'S IRISH JOE. DN179205/01. 04/28/2007. BREEDER: DEBORAH MUNROE-QUAIN&MEGAN SCHOLZ&PATTI SALLADAY. By Ch CATCHPENS AIN'T BUY 'N' IT-Ch ONTHEGO N KRAVEN'S CAMEO. OWNER: KAREN M BOYLE.
Puppy Bitches 6 Mos & Under 9 Mos
SHALLAZAR'S BELLE CHERIE. DN221357/05. 06/18/2008. BREEDER: Lynn Lognion. By Cinnabar's Happy Dragon-Creole's Shallazar's Tegan. OWNER: Susan Reavis.
Puppy Bitches 9 Mos & Under 12 Mos
HELLERHILL'N'CATCHPEN COMMON CENTS. DN214528/03. 04/06/2008. BREEDER: Linda Whyte & Margen Blankenship. By Ch Catchpens Ain't Buy'N It-Ch Heelerhill N Catchpen Rebel. OWNER: Patti Salladay & Marge Blankenship
Twelve To Eighteen Month Bitches
WILD BLUE DREAMING CRYSTAL. DN193564/05. 10/08/2007. BREEDER: Cherish Girard. By Ch Shadybrook's Ain't I A Tuffguy-Ch Hit N Hill Sin City. OWNER: Brandy Savage.
Bred-By-Exhibitor Bitches
(R/BBY) CC'S CATCHPENS TRUTH OR DARE. DN230365/01. 11/24/2007. BREEDER: Owners. By Ch CC's Drink Swear Steal And Lie-Ch Catchpen's Dark Side Of Fame. OWNER: Heather Warn & Tracy Carlton & Patti Salladay
American-Bred Bitches
SCRUBBY CREEKS DIAMOND SADIE JH PT. DN169442/05. 01/28/2007. BREEDER: Mark Bamberry & Veronica Moscoe. By CH Scrubby Creeks Statesman-CH Scrubby Creeks Operation Ivy CD RA OA OAJ. OWNER: Shawna Garard
Open Bitches
(W/BW) CATCHPENS ONTHEGO SPIRIT OF THE WILLOW. DN194167/09. 09/07/2007. BREEDER: Patti Salladay & Marge Blakenship. By Ch OnTheGo's Outback Outlaw-Ch Dalaussies CatchPen Camouflage PT. OWNER: Deborah Quain & Patti Salladay
Veteran Dogs 7 Yrs & Under 10 Yrs
CH DALAUSSIE'S ROUGH RIDER. DN113199/01. 10/29/2000. BREEDER: Owner. By Dalaussie's Kurrin Nagoora-Dalaussie's Mistaken Identity. OWNER: Leslie Olson
Veteran Dogs 10 Yrs & Older
DC KUAWARRI G'BYE OLD PAINT HXACDS CD. DL724025/03. 12/13/1997. BREEDER: Larry & Marilyn Painter & Evelyn Stone. By DC Rewuri Blue Bogong CD-CH Beronganella Flame HS. OWNER: Sara-Jo Gahm
Veteran Bitches 7 Yrs & Under 10 Yrs
CH ONTHEGO'S UPSIDE DOWNEY. DL847997/01. 05/24/2000. BREEDER: Geri Downey. By Ch Kurpas Hunker Down-Ladmar Kelleyjean Beautyqueen. OWNER: Deborah Munroe & Megan Scholz
Herding Titled Bitches
(BHT) REDNSTED'S SUGAR BEAR PT. DN147899/06. 05/04/2006. BREEDER: Michael Stetler. By Ch DuWest Stonewash Blues-Ch Rednsted Masked Red Raven. OWNER: Ms Susan Reavis
Best of Breed Competition
(BOB) CH LANDMASTER STAND BY ME. DN089524/01. 08/01/2004. Bitch. BREEDER: R B & Connie Redhead. By Ch CH Landmaster JailHouseRock-Tirlata Wise Counsel. OWNER: Kate & W.A. Ellenwood. AGENT: Kristen Read
(BOS) CH REDDENBLU'S LOOK AGAIN. DN051142/02. 12/26/2002. Dog. BREEDER: Rebekka J Redden. By Ch Reddenblu's X File Agent-Ch Reddenblu's Daylyn Strawberry. OWNER: Joyce Rowland & Rhonda Isley & Robbie Hughes. AGENT: Kim Griffith
(AOM) CH PIONEERS BLU MOON SHADOW. DN189038/03. 07/29/2007. Dog. BREEDER: L Pruett/JPruett/J Pruett. By Ch So-Lo Hard Working Man-Ch Pioneers Blu Moon Onthe Rise. OWNER: Lorrie Pruett/ Jennie Pruett/Jim Pruett
Only 1st place in each class and designation of WD BOB etc. For the full results we can add this link. http://www.onofrio.com/execpgm/WBSRSELECT?SHOW=RCCS095256
Congratulations to all who attended and thank you to Michelle Pardee for once again chairing the show. Michelle has been thrown into the trenches of show chair and seems to be
able to quickly fix any problems that arise. Thank you Michelle!
That's about all the news I have for now. Look for updates on our herding trials and July regional specialty soon.
Alison Deilke
ACDCA NW Director
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