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