Present: Tresha Barger, Jan Daley, Shari Kolding, Jane Trainham, Sue Lindsay, Caroline Taylor, Lori Fennell, Bill Cory, Mary Marshall, JP Fennell, Terri Mathews, Marilyn Hammond, Tricia Hastings, Kim Galusha, Jaime Davis.

President’s Call to Order:

Meeting was called to order at 7:58 p.m. by Jane Trainham.

Secretary’s Report:

The secretary’s report was given by Sue Lindsay. Tricia Hastings moved to accept the secretary’s report, Shari Kolding seconded the motion, and the membership voted to accept the minutes from the May18, 2005 meeting. The report is posted at the website and was also available at the meeting for review. Sue Lindsay agreed to the suggestion to remind members to read the minutes posted at the K9Xpress website when the meeting agenda is sent out for upcoming membership meetings.

Treasurer’s Report:

The treasurer’s report was given by Tricia Hastings. Financials are available for the time period April through July 2005.

Training Report:

Mary Marshall reported that training is moving along well, and the current beginner class is made up of a good group of dogs and handlers. The effort taken with the previous beginner class to introduce clicker training is paying off with the current intermediate class, as the dogs which were clicker trained are advancing quickly. Shari Kolding indicated that she hopes the next beginner class will start in late September or early October 2005.

Membership Report:

The members attending unanimously voted to accept the membership applications for Janet Barrington, David Shan, Amy Shan, and Kerri-Anne Sullivan.

Board Nominations:

The nominations for board members are as follows:

Jane Trainham – President

Mindy Vescovo – Vice President

Tricia Hastings – Treasurer

Sue Lindsay – Secretary

Suzanne Antonowich – Member at Large

Jaime Davis – Member at Large

The nominations were accepted as proposed. There were no nominations from the floor.

Important Dates:

The next meeting, September 21, 2005 is our annual meeting, and new board members will be voted on. The location for that meeting is being determined at this time, and members will be notified as to the time and place as soon as it is confirmed.

Field Issues:

Electricity for the shed and another light pole – Tricia Hastings has received one quote for upgrading the electrical panel, and adding another light pole next to the shed at the K9Xpress Agility Field. The current quote for that work is $2420.00 plus tax. The membership is interested in having electricity in the shed itself in addition to the work quoted. Sue Lindsay moved, and Bill Cory seconded the motion to go ahead with the electrical work, with the addition of electrical power installed in the shed, at a price not to exceed 3000.00 (without tax). If the price is to exceed 3000.00, the matter will return to the membership for consideration prior to the work being done. The members voted to accept this motion.

Carport or custom carport-style shelter prices are being gathered for replacement of the canopies. Tricia Hastings has received one quote for two carport buildings, measuring 11 x 22 x 8 ft, installed at the K9Xpress Agility Field, to replace the canopies located at the north end of the field. The carports would be installed with cement footers, and we would need landlord approval prior to installation. The quote is 2800.00 for both carports, installed. The buildings are heavy galvanized steel, with a back facing the north side, and partial coverings on each end, and open in the front. Tricia is waiting for a quote from the firm that does custom carport-style buildings.

Trial Secretary positions:

Jane Trainham stated that the current language regarding trial secretary positions is not strong enough, and reported that the board wants to change the language from "should be open to bids" to "must be open to bids" to ensure that the bid process remains in effect and enforceable. It was also discussed that the bid accepted may not exceed fair market value, to protect the club’s interests and to ensure that no club member make a profit. Lori Fennell moved, and JP Fennell seconded the motion to change the wording to "must be open to bids" and add that "any position to be paid in excess of 500.00 must be open to bids. Any bid accepted must not exceed fair market value."

Aggressive Dog Policy:

The members in attendance were given a copy of the Aggressive Dog Policy which went into effect July 20, 2005. The club already has an aggressive dog policy; this is a procedure being enacted to help enforce that rule in a fair, effective manner. The entire membership will receive a copy of the policy with a cover letter of introduction in a separate mailing to go out before the end of July 2005.The policy is also available on the Yahoo group file page.

AKC Labor Day Trial:

There was no one at the meeting to update the members on the upcoming AKC Labor Day Trial.

Member Seminars:

After a short discussion, Mary Marshall agreed to consider exploring options and prices for seminars for the membership.

There was a short discussion on the need for members to continue to pick up after their dogs while at the field. The most preferred method of picking up after your dog is to use a plastic bag, and tie the top prior to tossing the bag into one of the trash cans at the field. It is also important to remember to arrive at class in time to help set up the obstacles, and/or remain after class to help put up the obstacles.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m.