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Meetings

   When and Where

When	Our next Membership meeting is on: Monday Mar 19, 2012 7:15 PM
Where	NEW LOCATION! Governor's Ranch Elementary 5354 S. Field St. Littleton, CO 80123

   Upcoming Program

No Program is scheduled at this time

   Upcoming Meeting Agenda

Membership Meeting (View meeting agenda expected in 2012)
	Nominate 2013 Specialty Judges
	Board Meeting to follow

   Previous Meeting Minutes

1/16/12 - Membership Meeting                                                   Present:  Julie Morris, Michael Prewitt, Thalia Peletis, Sue Wangerin, Alex Hoover, Michele Sotille, Martha Lageschulte, Jan Cherne, Lori Elvera, Mary Lloyd and Chris Stewart   Guests:  none   -Meeting was called to order at 07:15 PM by Sue Wangerin.   -Review of the December membership meeting minutes were approved as written.   -President’s Report,  Sue Wangerin: Michele Schmitt will continue to be the Colorado Legislation Liaison   The Church will not be available for the March meeting.  Michael will put the word out.  The Sam-o-Gram will note where the meeting will take place.   -Vice President’s Report, Rachel Paulson Not present. No report   -Recording Secretary’s Report, Margaret Hoover: Not present. No report.   -Corresponding Secretary’s Report, Martha Lageschulte:  No report.   -Treasurer’s Report, Thalia Peletis: The Audit report was performed, information was sent to the tax professional.  The Board discussed the policy for Grocery Cards, from now on if you would like Cards you will need to pay for them at time of receipt.  The club will not assume you want them.  Post dated checks are ok.  The Board discussed and decided to eliminate the $25 card raffle at club meetings.   DSA members please go to Members Only Section to view the Treasurer's reports.   Enter password:            - Committee Reports: Agility – Michele Sottile Going well.  There will be no burritos for the meeting after agility as the meeting was tonight.  Terry is getting coffee.  Cody and Michelle are doing hospitality .  Friday night setup is at 5pm.  Entry is filled with 333 entrants.  Michele will not be Agility chair for next year.  A new chair is needed.  Everyone thanked Michelle for her work.   Awards – Mary Lloyd Ginger Genks:  Magellan’s Perfect Storm Brewing NA NF   Breeder Referral –Kathi Metter Not present. No report   Cheer –Lori Elvera Let Lori know if things are coming up (she knows birthdays, but anything out of the ordinary).   Colorado Legislation Liaison­–Michele Schmitt Not present. No report.   Designated Specialty ­–Martha Lageschulte The Board discussed a Designated Specialty for 2013.  Michele Schmitt asked if we could pursue it with Plum Creek, she will head that up.   Historian/Librarian – Donna Dannen Not present. No report. Mary Lloyd brought a few books that she is donating to the library including Marley and Me and Soul of a Dog.   Hospitality - · Holiday Party 2011 –Lori Elvera No report.  · Specialty Match Picnic - Martha has volunteered to do hospitality for the Specialty Match.  · Holiday Party 2012 - Jan and Michele volunteered to do hospitality for the Holiday Party.   Local Specialty(2012) – Nancy Golden Not present. No report.   Local Specialty(2013) - Volunteer Needed   Membership – Rachel Paulson (part of VP duties):  Not present.  Sterling has been made an honorary member because he moved out of the area.  A motion was made by Martha to make Barbara Arnest an honorary member.  Julie seconded.  Unanimously passed.   Program – Mary Lloyd & Chris Stewart The Agility trial is next week.  Mary will let everyone know if anything else comes up. Chris suggested a dog massage session.  This can be expensive, was $150 for 2 days a while back,  but this can be helpful with the dog’s comfort and performance.  A course would be 1/2 day basic structure of the dog and 1/2 day learning about the dog, watching movement, etc.    Public Education – Rachel Paulson Not present.  No report   Sam-O-Gram/Web Site – Thalia Peletis Deadline is the 1st of the month.  If you’re ever interested in what motions have been passed, it’s all out there.  If you have an article to share please send it to Thalia.   Sammy Rescue – Sue Wangerin First dog of the year went straight from old home to new home, it did not need vet care, etc.    Specialty Match –Rachel Paulson Not present.  No report.   -Unfinished Business: Sue reported message from Michele Schmitt regarding Meet the Breed for us to participate in on Friday February 17th event.  Thalia and Lori voiced that they do not think it is a very effective forum.  This will be passed on to Rachel Paulson for handling and discussion at a later meeting. -New Business:     Lori suggested her elementary school as a different meeting location in place of the church.  Are club members happy with the church location?  If there were another meeting location option that is in a similar location but less expensive and more comfortable would members be interested?  This location may be available for the March meeting as well.  Lori will check if it is available.  There could be 3 meetings over the year there.  Lori will investigate further.   Mary thanked Lori for all her work on the holiday party.   HAPPY BIRTHDAY DSA!  WE ARE 25 YEARS OLD!     -Barks and Growls: None    -Membership Meeting was adjourned at 7:56 PM.

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