PENNSYLVANIA BEAGLE GUNDOG ASSOCIATION, INC.
Minutes of the Meeting of the Officers and Delegates
October 9, 2004

1. The meeting of the Officers and Official Delegates was held at Sharpsville Beagle Club on Saturday, October 9, 2004. It was called to order at 7:17 p.m. by President, Gary Slick. The attached sheet shows all that were present at this meeting.

2. There was a motion made by Tina Grim  (Director of Communications), 2nd by Dave McGregor (Central) to dispense with the reading of the minutes, since everyone was mailed or emailed a copy. Approved.

3. Officers Reports:

A. President: Gary Slick thanked Sharpsville for excellent meals and help running the trial. He started to address the problem that the Board of Directors had dealt with regarding Glenn Spath, the West Region Vice President. Gary read a statement, not getting into all the facts about the selection of judges. Mentioned Board of Directors meeting held at West Branch Beagle Club. There was a lot of discussion on what had happened. The delegates wanted the West Region Vice President out, since they lost the confidence in him. Gary Slick had the secretary read the minutes from the Board of Directors meeting. The delegates wanted to make a motion to increase the suspension until October 15, 2005 on Glenn Spath from the office of West Region Vice President. They said he could return to participate on March 24, 2005, as a member only, but they did not want him to return to his office. MOTION: on the recommendation of the delegates to the Executive Board to extend the suspension of Glenn Spath as West Region Vice President (only) until October 15, 2005, made by John Yagielniskie (Susquehanna), 2nd by Dave Sowers (Pucketos). Gary Slick asked for a Board of Directors meeting immediately following business meeting.

B. Scott Dennis, East Region Vice President mentioned that there were 34 15" dogs and 20 13" dogs present at the Championship trial. He said he hoped that there were enough females the next day to get 100 hounds entered at the Championship trail. The PBGA has good sponsors and he encouraged all to support them. The big winners are the clubs. The sire/dam award will be a reality next year.

C. Tina Grim (Director of Communications) reminded the delegates to look over the trial schedule. She wants to hear from everyone as soon as possible.

D. Secretary had not report.

E. Treasurer’s report was read by Dave Sharer. MOTION: to accept the report as read, made by Matt Minnick (Oil Creek), 2nd by Gary DeFoor (Rainbow). Approved.

MOTION: to pay the current bills, made by Charlie Flexer (Lycoming), 2nd by Matt Minnick (Oil Creek). Approved.

4. Committee Reports:

A. Political Action: Jim McWilliams was absent so Tina Grim handed out an update on items that Jim was currently involved in to each officer and delegate present.

B. Show Seminar: Cathy Stewart reported that a couple of clubs were interested in holding seminars. That the last one was a success.

C. Hall of Fame: Wall of Fame, Dave Sharer made a suggestion to leave the wall for one year at a club. This was tabled until January 2005 meeting.

D. NEBGF: Needs more support to make it a success. Stan Breon (West Branch) reminded everyone that the clubs could hold a qualifier for the NEBGF at the same time as holding a PBGA qualifie

E. Banquet: Tina Grim passed out the flyers and reservation forms for the banquet and reminded everyone of the good time had by all.

F. BAC: John Gibble was absent, no report.

G. Website: is updated as often as Tina Grim can do it. Directory ads will also appear on the website.

5. OLD BUSINESS:

A. TRI-TRONICS, Rick Merkel is the representative and he personally donated five collars to the PBGA: four for the first place class winners in the field, and one for the club that sells the most raffle tickets for the Trashbreaker.  The four collar Trashbreaker donated to the PBGA to raffle off was donated by Tri-Tronics. A special thank you to Rick Merkel and Tri-Tronics.

B. Hall of Fame: Roger George and 3 hounds are on the ballot this time. Sam Lauchman (York & Adams) wants everyone to bring their suggestions for proposed changes to the hall of fame to the January meeting.

C. Consistency Awards: Dogs that have less than 60 points in show do not qualify to run in the championship trials.

D. Derby 2005 Run Off: Conemaugh will host this trial on June 18 - 19, 2005.

E. Purina: Mike said that Purina will supply a banner with PBGA on it. It will be at the meeting and banquet on January 15, 2005. They must have a three month lead time for a trial to qualify as a Purina trial.

F. PA Sportsman: Virginia Conrad (Secretary) reported that someone from the PA Sportsman will be at the meeting on January 15, 2005.

G. BAC: to voice your opinion to the BAC must attend NEBGF meetings.

6. NEW BUSINESS:

A. Committee to look into possible changes to the by-laws regarding discipline. Virginia Conrad to chair and Cathy Stewart to help.

B. Host club for the 2005 All Age Championship Trial. Lycoming.

7. ELECTIONS:

A. President: Gary Slick declined. MOTION to nominate Scott Dennis, made by John Yagielniskie, 2nd by Stan Breon. MOTION to close nominations, made by Stan Breon, 2nd by Charlie Flexer. Approved.

B. East Region Vice President: MOTION to nominate Sam Lauchman, made by Scott Dennis, 2nd by Dave McGregor. MOTION to close nominations, made by Stan Breon, 2nd by Charlie Flexer. Approved.

C. Director of Communications: MOTION to nominate Tina Grim, made by Stan Breon, 2nd by Matt Minnick. MOTION to close nominations, made by Stan Breon 2nd by Charlie Flexer. Approved.

D. East Region Director 1 year: MOTION to nominate John Yagielniskie, made by Scott Dennis, 2nd by Matt Minnick. MOTION to close nominations made by Stan Breon, 2nd by Charlie Flexer. Approved.

E. West Region Director 1 year: MOTION to nominate Dave McGregor made by Dave Sharer, 2nd by Matt Minnick. MOTION to close nominations, made by Stan Breon, 2nd by Charlie Flexer. Approved.

F. East Region Director 2 year: Stan Breon appointed by President Gary Slick to fill the remainder of Sam Lauchman’s term.

G. West Region Vice President: Cathy Stewart was appointed by President Gary Slick to fill in for the six month suspension on Glenn Spath’s term.

Scott Dennis mentioned that he discovered in getting the judges of a possible mistake in the job description of the West Region Vice President. He feels that Section 3 under Article #9 needs to have the line "He/she shall get the four (4) western judges for the championship events." eliminated.

Also noted that Derbys placing could run in all age championship trials. Tabled to next meeting.

MOTION to adjourn, made by Stan Breon, 2nd by Matt Minnick. Meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m.

                                                                        Respectfully submitted,

                                                                        Virginia Conrad, Secretary