Minutes- PBGA Delegates Meeting

Saturday, October 13th, 2007

 

Attendance:                                                                Absent:

Breakneck                             Rainbow                                                                            Central

                Carlisle                                   Rayburn Twp.                                                                  Conemaugh Valley

Eldred                                   Shamokin                                                                          Mason Dixon

Elizabethtown                     Sharpsville                                                                        Monroe

Indiana County                   Susquehanna Valley                                                     Oil Creek

Jacobus                                                  Tunkhannock                                                                  Towanda

Lebanon                                Webster

Lycoming County               West Branch   

Lykens Valley                      York & Adams

Northern Lancaster            

Pucketos                                             

 

            -All Officers present.

Directors Present:  Kevin McEwen

 

I.          Meeting called to order by President Jared Shade at 5:00 pm.

 

II.        President Shade asked for approval of previous minutes with motion to except, as issued, by Jim Katchko, seconded by Mike Johnson, motion passed.

 

III.       Officers and Directors Reports

 

a.                  President:  President Shade addressed the delegates with first thanking the Lebanon Beagle Club for hosting the 2007 PBGA Championship trial. After the first day of the trial it is evident that Lebanon Beagle Club and its members are using this opportunity to showcase their club. He also commented about the agenda for this meeting, stating that the main topic will be the about the kennel legislation proposed against kennel owners in Pa.  He made it clear that this meeting is to educate the delegates about what we face if these regulations become law and what it will cost us and our sport of field trials so they will take this information back to their club and have their members become proactive with writing, calling and understanding what it could mean to all of us.

b.                  Eastern Vice President:  Mark Malloy thanked all the delegates and those attending the meeting for the support to the Association. He also thanked Lebanon Beagle Club for hosting the Runoff.

c.                   Western Vice President:  Gary Defoor handed out a ’08 trial schedule for the PBGA so the delegates could review and return them to their clubs for approval. Gary also commented that the schedule is quite full and needs clubs to inform him as soon as possible of corrections, changes, or additions.

d.                  Secretary:  Todd Seitz asked the delegates to sign in on the Sign up sheet being passed around and to be sure to print their names and information so it can be read at a latter time.

e.                  Treasurer’s Report:  Dave Sharer gave the attached treasurer report. Motion to except treasurer’s report by  Gary Keller and was seconded by Len Wert. Motion passed.

f.                    Director of Communications:  Josh Herring thanked Tina Grim for her help and work thru the web site. He also reminded delegates to sell those raffle tickets. Sell, Sell, Sell!

g.                  Board of Directors: No report or comment. 

           

IV.          Committee Report

           

Political Awareness: John Gibble began discussion introducing our guest Monica Kline {Lobbyist for the USSA} and explaining where we stand today on these regulations and proposals. Sam Lauchman handed out “PA Dog Law Paperwork” (see attached). Tina Grim asked the delegates to let her write letters in each delegate’s behalf. John Gibble also explained some information to add in these letters. Monica Kline explained much more where we stand. She feels we still need to speak out, write, and make your voice heard. Mr. Mel Stewart of the AKC reported that the AKC also is watching the situation and has stated that is opposed to the past proposed regulations. He also informed the delegates that the AKC also has lobbyist that will work against any new regulations that will be detrimental to sporting dogs and owners. Informative information was discussed and delegates asked many questions and showed great interest in this report. Discussion went into the break period.

 

A break was taken at 6:10pm and the meeting resumed at 6:40pm.

 

b.                  Show Seminars: Tina Grim and Sam Lauchman reported that they are willing to hold 2 show seminars per year. (See attached Flyer). These seminars will handled by Tina and Sam.

 

c.                   Hall of Fame Committee:  President Shade reported that nominations are out; and ballots need returned. Delegates asked for an informative write-up on nominations in the future, and Jared explained that it was an oversight that the description of nominations was not sent out.

 

 

d.                  Banquet: Dave Sharer reported that a new location has been secured by Charlie Flexer. The new location is Zafar Grotto, 381 E. 2nd Ave. South Williamsport, PA. Date of banquet & dance is Saturday, January 12, 2008. Thanks to Charlie for doing the leg work towards the banquet.

 

e.                  Directory: John Gibble reported that club information is needed by the end of October, so that printing can be on time for January meeting distribution. A quote of 1000 copies @ $1.48 per copy was given in report, price acceptable.

 

 

f.                    Website: Tina Grim reported that she is now in control of the entire site. Cost of having site was quoted at $250.00 per year for site.

 

g.                  Field Trial Comm.: Gary Defoor reminded delegates to call his cell to contact him (814-516-2372).  He asked delegates to contact him with any schedule problems.

 

 

h.           By-Law Comm.:  Todd Seitz reported that the committee has met prior to this meeting and reviewed some issues that need addressed which will be By-law changes. The committee hopes to make all the wording changes and policy changes in a one time package for the delegates to address. More to follow.

 

V.                    Old Business

 

a.    Membership status of Stein’s Hollow & Cambria Beagle Club.   Stein’s Hollow: reported that it is not prepared to honor the requirements to hold trials yet due to lack of game. They are trying to improve this situation and will keep the PBGA informed of their progress.  Cambria Beagle Club: Is working with Gary Defoor for an observation trial date (tentative May 25, 2008 or July 20, 2008) it will be advertised on the PBGA web site.

 

b.      PBGA Raffle:  Mark Malloy and Charlie Flexer reported that raffle tickets are to be taken back to the clubs to be sold. The raffle ticket is used to raise dollars for prizes to be given back at PBGA championship trials. The club selling the most raffle tickets will receive a Tri-Tonics Collar system for their club to use for a fund raiser or whatever. John Gibble suggested that new ideas are needed to help give money back to the clubs.

 

 

c.       Sponsors & PBGA: Mark Malloy thanked the current sponsors and mentioned that Lion Country & Gander Mt. have been showing interest in the PBGA thru donations.

 

d.      Consistency Awards / 2007 Winners: Dave Sharer reported about the Consistency. Delegates and Officers thanked Sara Sharer for her efforts in keeping the PBGA Consistency records. She does a great job! The “Outstanding Hound Award” will be awarded a dog box next trial season. It has helped entries at qualifiers all over state with hounds chasing these awards. Mr. Mike Luchetta talked about Purina and the PBGA working well together thru the Purina Award, he made mention that his Company has noticed the participation and support of product from the PBGA. Mike thanked PBGA officers for keeping him in the PBGA loop thru E-mails and phone calls. 

 

 

VI.                   New Business

 

a.      AKC/ BAC Updates: Mr. Mel Stewart discussed the AKC Nationals with reference to PBGA sending judges. He said that we should send our best judges every year. This year the Northeast judges are as follows as voted in order: Ed Sankey, Jim Katchko, and Jim Roush. Gary Defoor stated that the BAC minutes are on the AKC website. The BAC meeting this year was a, in person meeting.

 

b.      Election of (2008) Officers are as follows:

 

President: John Cable nominated Jared Shade, 2nd Mark Malloy. No other nominations. John Gibble closed nominations, 2nd Jim Katchko, Vote cast.

West Vice President:  John Yagielniskie nominated Gary Defoor, 2nd Len Wert. No other nominations. Jim Katchko closed nominations, 2nd John Gibble, Vote cast.

Secretary:  Mark Malloy nominated Josh Herring, 2nd Len Wert. No other nominations. Mike Johnson closed nominations, 2nd Jim Katchko. Vote cast.

Treasurer:  John Yagielniskie nominated Dave Sharer, 2nd Doug Pears. No other nominations. Jim Katchko closed nominations, 2nd John Gibble, Vote cast.

Director of Communications: John Yagielniskie nominated Tina Grim, 2nd Mike Johnson. No other nominations. Jim Roush closed nominations, 2nd Mike Johnson. Vote cast.

Diretors:  (WEST)  John  Yagielniskie  nominated Doug Pears, 2nd Dave Sharer. No other nominations. John Gibble closed nominations, 2nd Jim Katchko. Vote cast.

(EAST) Josh Herring nominated Mike Johnson, 2nd Mark Malloy; John Gibble nominated John Yagielniskie, 2nd Jim Katchko. Jim Roush closed nominations, 2nd Gary Keller. After a paper ballot vote; Mike Johnson is the East Director (10 to 9 vote).

 

c.       Derby & All Age Championship trials; Host clubs for 2008:

Derby Championship; John Yagielniskie nominated Shamokin. Mike Johnson nominated Lykens. (Vote of 13 to 4 with 2 write in votes to E-Town) with Shamokin being awarded the 2008 PBGA Derby Championship.  All Age Championship: Kevin McEwen nominated Rayburn. Ed Sankey nominated Breakneck. ( Vote of 9 to 8) with Breakneck being awarded the 2008 PBGA All Age Championship trial.

 

d.      PBGA Qualifier Results:  Delegates were informed to send NEBGF & PBGA results to Dave & Sara Sharer then they will send them off to the NEBGF.  This should take effect as of Jan. 1 2008. John Gibble needs PBGA information to update the NEBGF website. President Shade will send out this new information.

 

e.      Other New Business: Mark Malloy brought up absent clubs. Mason Dixon has missed 4 meetings, and Oil Creek has missed 2 meetings as of this meeting. Tina Grim made comments about notifying clubs that they can send a proxy. Gary Defoor stated the  by-laws are clear as to a course of action to deal with this issue. President Shade said he would follow the by-laws and send out letters to the clubs that need enforced.

 

f.        Good of Association: Jim Katchko asked the delegates if Jacobus would be permitted to hold a Judging seminar in 2008. Len Wert made motion for Jacobus to hold an AKC judging seminar (either the new refresher course or the original new judge seminar), 2nd Mike Johnson, and Motion Passed.

 

Mark Malloy would like a discussion about the future of Derby qualifiers in the PBGA put on the agenda for the January meeting. He has some ideas for delegates to think about with this subject. It will be added to the agenda.

 

Motion to adjourn by Mike Johnson, 2nd Jim Katchko, Motion Passed.  Meeting Adjourned at 8:52 pm.

 

Respectfully submitted Todd Seitz

 

Attachments:

1.       Treasurer’s Report

2.      PA Dog Laws handout.