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July 17, 2010 Annual Minutes
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U.S. Complete Shooting Dog Association
July 17, 2010
The U. S. Complete Shooting Dog Association held its annual meeting at the Club house at the Dick Cross Wildlife Management Area in Boydton, VA. President Jim Bush brought the meeting to order at 1:00 pm. First order of business was the introduction of all present. Margaret Drew presented the list of signed in voting members.
Jim thanked Dean Reinke, Purina and Rick Smith for the seminar. Everyone was extremely appreciative of the seminar that was put on earlier in the day. He then announced that Purina was continuing as our sponsorship. In addition he had secured additional sponsorship from Tri-tronics. They have agreed to up the number of e-collars and the quality of e-collars that will be awarded. This will require that Tri-tronics be named in our championship ads. He is currently working on Kawasaki and will keep up us posted.
The reading of the minutes was dispensed with as they are posted on the website. Rich Warters made a motion the minutes be approved as posted and Ken Black seconded the motion and all approved. Phil Culbreth made a motion to approve the financial statement it was seconded and all approved.
Next on the agenda was the Futurity. As Yvonne is unable to continue doing everything for the futurity it was opened for discussion as to whether to continue the futurity, end the futurity or finish the next two years then end. After much discussion it was decided to run next year’s futurity then decide the fate of the futurity. A committee has been appointed with Larry Wade the committee chairperson, and the Jim Bush, Bobby Phillips, Bobby Ecker & Margaret Drew completing the committee. Yvonne will continue with the paperwork.
Purina will be supporting the Purina Top Dog and Handler of the Year program and that these awards are separate from the USC dog of the year awards. The incorporation of the US Complete is prepared and ready to go in. However, Jim has left this to the new officers to complete.
Jim also went over an insurance policy the Association could purchase that would cover all our clubs and their events. Everyone was interested and it was suggested the cost of this could come from a small membership fee to be paid for by the clubs. We would need new Club membership forms each year also. Earl Drew made a motion to get the insurance for one year with a small membership fee of $20.00 per club to pay for the policy. Bobby seconded the motion. A discussion then ensued with questions as to other policies and whether to charge a membership fee. It was agreed we can approve this policy for this year and if anyone could find a better policy we could change next year. Members were reminded a motion was on the floor and a vote was taken. 12 Ayes and 9 nays it was passed. Art Mourino then made a motion to not charge a membership fee, it was seconded and a vote taken 12 ayes and 9 nays.
Next on the Agenda was the status of the Regions. Southeast announced Lee Laymon as the new president. Central States was represented by Ken Black this year. Mid Atlantic was represented by Butch Haywood. Jim also brought up the problem of some regions to qualify for their championship. We have ironed out most problems but he and Phil would still have to work with two regions.
Rule Changes were then discussed. First on the list was the addition of two dogs to be invited the Amateur Invitiational. It would change the format from 12 to 14. (the rules are attached.) It was passed with a vote of 12 to 9. Then the new Open Invitational was brought to a vote also in a 14 dog format. Bobby Ecker requested the format be 16 dogs and it was decided to stick to the presented 14 dogs and if they wanted a change it needed to be presented to the rule committee and voted on next year. The Championship was approved with a vote of 21 to 0. Next discussion was the formation of a committee. Jim Bush will be this year’s chairperson and it would be held November 5-7 at Flaherty FTG. Additional committee members are Bob Ecker and Tony Romeo. Additional details to be ironed as soon as possible and invitations will be sent immediately.
The other rule changes were then addressed. Change 1 was passed 21 to 0. Change 2 also passed. The third change as a few choices and it was A that passed. Change 4 had to wording changes and both passed.
Yvonne then reported on the Website reminding everyone if they find something that does not work please notify her immediately so it can be fixed. If anyone has any suggestions as to what they would like to see on the website please let her know. She will continue to maintain the website. Jim reminded everyone of the message board.
A report on the 50/50 raffle was given and reminded everyone tickets were still for sale.
The meeting was then turned over to Rich Warters for the nominations and voting of New Officers. Those nominated were:
President Phillip Culbreth
1st Vice President Art Mourino
2nd Vice President Ken Black
3rd Vice President Jim Bush
Sec./Treas. Yvonne McKeag
Floor was opened for any other nominations. Then Rich Warters made a motion to accept the slate of officers. Bobby Ecker seconded the motion and all approved.
Rich then made a motion that we acknowledge the hard work of outgoing vice presidents Ashby Morgan and Carl Bishop. Everyone agreed they had done an outstanding job.
The meeting was then turned over to Phillip Culbreth the new President and the floor was opened up for new business.
The 2010-2011 Championship schedule was discussed. The National Amateur was to be held in the Great Lakes Region this year but they are unable to get the grounds until November 2011 so they will host the 2011/2012 Running and this year for the 2010/2011 running it will be held again in the Southeast region and they will set a date and let us know when and where. Only three regions have posted their regional championship dates and other are encouraged to get their dates in early as it will be first come first serve. Everyone was reminded to get their trial dates to Yvonne as soon as possible and keep her posted as to any changes.
The meeting was then adjourned at 3:14
2010 Proposed Rule Changes
Change 1 Passed
Article 4
Section 4: The president shall be the principal executive officer of the Association. and subject to the control of the Board of Directors delete since last sentence says the same thing.. The president shall supervise and control the management of the Association in accordance with these laws. The president shall, when present, preside at all meetings of the Board of Directors. The president shall sign, with any other proper officer, certificates of the Association and any deeds, mortgages, bonds, contracts, or other instruments that may be lawfully executed on behalf of the Association, except where the signing and execution thereof shall be delegated by the Board of Directors to some other officer or agent, and in general, the president shall perform all duties incident to the office of the president and such other duties as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors from time to time.
Change 2 Passed
7. Scouts
D.: No professional handler may scout for an amateur in an amateur stake.
Change 3 Passed
8. Trackers
C.: When tracking collars are not allowed, it must be mentioned in the advertisement. If tracking collars are allowed they must be provided by the handler .
Change 4 Passed
A.: Derbies should point and hold until handler arrives, but no additional credit shall be given for steadiness to wing and shot. Derbies can be placed on bird contact or run alone.
F: All shooting dogs must be steady to wing and shot.
Change 5 Passed
New
U.S. Complete Open Invitational Championship
This championship will be held annually. Twelve dogs who were the top point producers in all open shooting dog competitions, including open championships, from the previous year will be selected for this championship. Additionally, the defending National Open Champion and the defending Open Invitational Champion will be automatically invited. These 14 dogs will compete for one hour on two consecutive days. Dogs will be drawn prior to the first day’s running. At the conclusion of the first day’s running, dogs will be drawn with different brace mates and at a different time of the day for the second day’s running. There should be a different course for the second day’s running. Every effort will be made to allow an entrant to run both days. However, if a dog should interfere with their brace mate, e.g., fighting or failure to honor a brace mate’s point, the judges may order that dog up and the dog would be disqualified for the remainder of the running. After two days of running, the judges may name a champion or if additional time is needed to determine a winner, a call back will be conducted on the third day. The judges’ discretion will be used on the number of dogs called back, pairings, and length of time for the call back braces. It is not mandatory that a champion be named. A three member committee, appointed by the National Officers, will be responsible for conducting this championship.
Change 6 Passed
Changing format to 14 dogs.
U.S. Complete Amateur Invitational Championship –This championship will be held annually. Twelve dogs who were the top point producers in amateur shooting dog competitions, including amateur championships, from the previous year will be selected for this championship. Additionally, the defending National Amateur Champion and the defending Amateur Invitational Champion will be automatically invited. These 14 dogs will compete for one hour on two consecutive days. Dogs will be drawn prior to the first day’s running. At the conclusion of the first day’s running, dogs will be drawn with different brace mates and at a different time of the day for the second day’s running. There should be a different course for the second day’s running. Every effort will be made to allow an entrant to run both days. However, if a dog should interfere with their brace mate, e.g., fighting or failure to honor a brace mate’s point, the judges may order that dog up and the dog would be disqualified for the remainder of the running. After two days of running, the judges may name a champion or if additional time is needed to determine a winner, a call back will be conducted on the third day. The judges’ discretion will be used on the number of dogs called back, pairings, and length of time for the call back braces. It is not mandatory that a champion be named. A three member committee, appointed by the National Officers, will be responsible for conducting this championship.
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