50 Saber Tails Winter 2016
Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen Club of America
PBGVCA Board of Directors Conference Call Minutes
Monday, July 11, 2016
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In Attendance: Tiffany Cannon, Bob Cohen, Susannah
Cooper, Anne Gallant, Lora Megli, Gloria Swaine, Jo Quin-
tenz, Vickie Willmann, Sandy Bustin.
Absent: Lindley Henson, Mike Williquette, Stephanie Ho-
loubek
Pam Helmer joined at 6:05PM Pacific
Tiffany called the meeting to order at 5:35PM Pacific
Susannah Cooper took the minutes in Stephanie’s ab-
sence.
President’s Report: Tiffany reported that she is sending
out the final judges ballots for 2018.
Vice President’s Report: Bob Cohen finished the Reno ho-
tel contract for the 2018 National. Bob is now reviewing
the MBF contract for Eukanuba specialty shows.
Tiffany asked about the foster rules. Bob has sent to Pam
for her review.
Recording Secretary’s Report: MOTION #07-16-01 (Cohen
second Bustin) to approve the members as posted to the
membership on June 8, 2016. Motion accepted unani-
mously
Corresponding Secretary’s Report: Susannah Cooper for-
warded a letter to Veronica asking for an updated mem-
bership list in order to approve the Eukanuba specialty
shows.
Treasurer’s Report: Gloria Swaine sent the financial report.
The Audit Committee report will be emailed to the Board
tomorrow. They made a few recommendations.
Delegate’s Report: Anne Gallant had NTR.
2016 National Specialty Report: Vickie Willmann has two
more checks to come and then Gloria will write up the fi-
nal report.
2017 National Specialty Report: Pam Helmer reported
that Bev sent her preliminary budget to Gloria. Pam re-
ported we are in conflict with a show in Concord, North
Carolina that same week. They requested we have a sup-
ported entry at their show on Friday and Sunday. The
Board had a problem with the Friday supported entry, as
it is during our National, but agreed the Sunday was fine.
Pam will propose that and get back to us. Bev requested
that Pam ask the Board what our policy is on the amount
of money given for the welcome party. Gloria is looking
into information on this and will present it to the Board.
The Board will discuss and have an answer by the Sep-
tember.
2018 National Specialty Report: Pam Helmer reported
that she contacted Margaret to find out when she will be
in Reno and she will be there September 13th.
Sue Francois worked very hard to help find locations and
they have all been wonderful. Pam feels we should thank
Sue for all of her hard work on the National. Pam would
like the Board to approve sending her flowers or a plant.
Sandy Bustin will take care of getting the flowers ordered
and delivered from a local florist on the Club’s behalf.
MOTION #07-16-02 (Cannon second by Swaine) Moved
that the Club send flowers to Sue Francois in appreciation
for her work on the National, with the budget set at $75.
Motion accepted unanimously.
Pam says they are looking for a Midwest chair for 2019.
Sandy suggested we put in a notification in Saber Tails
that we are looking for a Midwest Show Chair.
Pam said the Top 20 is pretty much set and will contact
people to see about donating money for the cost of the
ribbons.
Rescue: Pam Helmer reported that she doesn’t have any-
one in rescue right now. They have done a few owner/
breeder assists. Still has not found a new representative
for the Midwest. Gloria will send an email to Pam regard-
ing some invoices that have not been reimbursed from
the Foundation for Rescue.
Saber Tails: Tiffany Cannon reported it will printing in the