Dachshund Club of America, Inc. BOARD Meeting MINUTES Wednesday, May 18, 2022 Holiday Inn Six Flags, Eureka, MO Roll Call Members Present: Carl Holder, Cheryl Shultz, Cindy Niles, Debby Krieg, Denny Van Hook, Georjan Bridger, Kathy Lockyer, Ken Levison, Larry Sorenson, Monika Martin, Sandy Arnold, Wally Jones, Dan Burke, Connie Fisher, Lorraine Simmons, Randy Eltringham, Vicki Spencer Members Absent: Fran Colonna, Janet Schwalbe Guests Present: Mary Jones Minutes of Last Meeting on 1/29/22 (emailed 4/27/22 to the Board) Correction to Minutes: Ken asked that the actual entry fees & increases be written into the minutes for all DCA National Events (not just that they were increased).
Ratifications: • January 31: Would you like to accept the $400/issue increase for a 3 year contract with Lynne Dahlén to produce the DCA Newsletter from $5700/issue to $6100/issue? (Yes) • February 11: Connie proposed an update to the Triathlon Program, adding the Novice Earthdog title. (Yes) • February 23: Denny proposed adding “Rally Top Ten” to DCA Annual Awards and to adjust Obedience Top Ten to Exclude Virtual Classes (Yes) • February 27: Do you approve of the REVISED Membership Survey from the Membership Committee as posted by Debby on February 25? (Yes) • March 23: Cheryl moved that DCA cast a vote for James Crowley (conformation) and Pluis Davern (performance) as suggested by Ken, and Curt Curtis (companion events) as suggested by Georjan. Deadline for DCA to cast our vote(s) is April 18th. The motion was seconded by Lorraine & passed via email vote. • April 26: Does the Board want to approve breeders to judge local Dachshund Club Specialty Clubs under the AKC rule? (No) • Apr 27: DCA Board to renew Zoom video conferencing All Motions were passed via email since the January 29 meeting and are now ratified.
Report of Officers: Corresponding Secretary: Cheryl Shultz • Cheryl brought up that local clubs can now have 9 specialties (4 independent, 4 designated & 1 National Host Specialty), 8 Earthdog events, but only 4 Field Trials per calendar year. Per Caroline Murphy (AKC Director of Performance Events) at AKC, DCA can request that 8 Field Trials per year be allowed. The Performance Event Committee will be asked to weigh in on this issue. The Board discussed reducing/eliminating DCA Parent Club specialties which would
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reduce DCA’s liability at such events. (Thank you to Kathy Lockyer for starting the minutes to this point) Cheryl reported that a local club wanted to only offer medallions for their Field Trial stakes, and not purchase a plaque for Absolute. They did not see that option on the existing forms on the DCA website. The issue was sent to the PEC (Performance Events Committee) and they came back with 2 recommendations: 1. Change existing plan to offer medallion only option 2. Corrections needed to form on the DCA website MOTION: To adopt the PEC’s above recommendations. MOTION PASSED. Randy brought up that we need to listen to the needs of local clubs. Cheryl also added that the Absolute win is a ROM qualifier which the Board should also consider in these kinds of requests. Cheryl will work with Sheila on the Language for the forms.
Treasurer’s Report: Ken Levison Financial Reports (emailed on May 6 & 8) MOTION: The Standing Rules be amended to reflect that DCA will make the following annual contributions: 1) $2000 to the DCA Health & Welfare Trust and any excess revenue, over expenses, from the Ways & Means Committee. 2) Maintain Membership in the AKC Canine Health Foundation with a yearly contribution for membership (currently $200). 3) Make annual contribution of $2000 to the National Animal Interest Alliance (NAIA). All 3 MOTIONS PASSED.
AKC Delegate’s Report: Larry Sorenson Larry reports that the AKC slate was elected, none contested.
Standing Committees: Health Health Recommendations by the Board–Dan recommends an update to the Parent Club Health Recommendations that any licensed Vet can do cardiac auscultation screening. We don’t say anything about ‘optional’ testing such as Lafora, IVDD, PRA, etc. Dan will write up & get to Cheryl for her to submit to AKC. Genomia DCA testing discount-Debby will look into their offer
Membership: Georjan Bridger New Member Applicants Michelle Kutzler, Stacey Samela & Jennifer Van Niman were all voted into membership. Associate Membership-Discussed and sent back to Committee to come up with a plan.
Pedigree Research Cheryl & Debby will contact Cyndy Senff to get a status report by the next meeting.
Special Committees DCA 2023 – The Board agreed for Debbie Melgreen (IL) to be Assistant Show Chair. Judge nominations for Puppy Sweeps at DCA National and conformation judges for DCA Host specialty put on by the Board will be nominated & voted
on via email ASAP. The Board discussed Debbie M. soliciting RFPs for a Show Secretary. DFW DC asked the Board if grooming proceeds would be shared. Discussion followed that DFW DC is not a host show. MOTION: The grooming proceeds will not be shared with DFW DC. MOTION PASSED. National FT–Carl reports that Mission City DC is interested in hosting with Gloria LaTour as Chair and Sandy Russell as Secretary. Plan is to hold at Kirbyville grounds. DCA 2024–Without objection, Debbie Melgreen will judge Junior Showmanship.
New Business Denny reported that Sharon McDonald will look into how to incorporate the new Novice Earthdog class into the Versatility Program. The Board directed Ken to come up with language for the Bylaws about financial responsibilities. Next meeting date: To be determined via email vote on the date the most members are available. Nashville, TN & Phoenix, AZ were both suggested. Adjournment Meeting Adjourned at 8:59 pm. ________________________________________
Dachshund Club of America, Inc. BOARD Meeting MINUTES Saturday, October 1, 2022 Radisson Airport Hotel, Nashville, TN Roll Call Members Present: Carl Holder, Cheryl Shultz, Cindy Niles, Debby Krieg, Denny Van Hook, Georjan Bridger, Kathy Lockyer, Ken Levison, Larry Sorenson, Monika Martin, Sandy Arnold, Wally Jones, Connie Fisher, Lorraine Simmons, Randy Eltringham, Vicki Spencer, Janet Schwalbe Members Absent: Dan Burke, Fran Colonna Guests Present: Robert Schwalbe, Mary Jones, Deedy Sorenson Minutes of Last Meeting on May 18, 2022 (emailed 9/29/22 to the Board)
Ratifications • May 30: Cheryl consulted with Sheila Parish and emailed the Board the new Premium List language for the Field Trial Trophy Plan with the option of offering medallions without a plaque for Absolute. (Approved) • June 1-24: March 2023 Judges for DCA Sweepstakes and for DCA Host specialty… Sweeps: L-Cheryl Snedaker-Sims (IN), S-Eline DeGroot (WA), W-Debby Krieg (OH). DCA Host specialty: L-Sherry Snyder (CA), S & Jrs- Marci Forrester (AL), W-Scott Deans (GA). (Voted on & Approved) continued on page 16...