SECRETARY'S REPORT – 4TH QUARTER 2009

Submitted by Kathy Lee

BOARD ACTIONS

Motion by Janet Ingram, second by Carrie Stuart Parks; that GPCA pay for all 5 medallions being offered by AKC for the AKC/Eukanuba show. Motion passed, with Tami Green abstaining.

Motion by Judy Brown, second by Bret Zacher; that we approve the '08-'09 Fiscal Year Treasurer's Report. Motion passed unanimously.

Motion by Flo Laicher, second by Carrie Stuart Parks; that we accept the changes to the Longevity Program as reviewed and approved by the Health Committee. Motion passed unanimously.

Motion by Flo Laicher, second by Carrie Stuart Parks; that we direct our AKC delegate to vote against the proposed group changes. Motion passed unanimously.

Motion by Judy Brown, second by Kathy Lee; that we accept the corrected 2008-2009 Fiscal Year report. Motion passed unanimously.

Motion by Flo Laicher, second by Bret Zacher; that GPCA allocate $500 for durable items and electricity, if needed, for AKC sponsored Meet the Breed events.

Motion tabled for conference call discussion.

Motion by Bret Zacher, second by Kathy Lee; that we approve the September 10, 2009 Conference Call minutes.

Motion by Kathy Lee, second by Flo Laicher; that we approve the revised minutes of the September 10, 2009 conference call. Motion passed unanimously.

2010 BOARD OF DIRECTORS NOMINEES

The Nominating Committee, Marcy Bankus, Chair; Valerie Seeley, MaryLu VandenAvond, Ruth Marcy and Barb Dillon, has named the following candidates for the 2010-2013 term:
Judy Brown, NC
Kathy Lee, FL
Jo Stubbs, MO
According to the Bylaws, Section 4, B; Additional nominations of eligible members may be made by written petition, addressed to the Secretary and received at his regular address, on or before January 1 st , signed by five (5) members and accompanied by the written acceptance of each such additional nominee signifying his willingness to be a candidate.

AKC CORRESPONDENCE
- Email letter, announcing dates of upcoming Responsible Dog Ownership Day events.
- Email Companion Recovery Newsletters, advertising ProScan microchip detector.
-Email letter, presenting AKC OBEDIENCE: NOW AND INTO THE FUTURE.
-Email letter, announcing the AKC Meet the Breeds event to be held in conjunction with the Cat Fanciers Association, October 17 th and 18 th , 2009 at the Jacob K Javits Convention Center in NYC.
-Email letter, announcing the AKC Humane Fund program.
-Email flyer announcing the AKC Humane Fund, www.akchumanefund.org .
-Postcard from the AKC Canine Health Foundation announcing Gala by the Bay, Friday, December 11, 2009 in Long Beach, CA.

GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE
-Catalog from Hodges Badge Company, Inc., advertising ribbons and rosettes.
-Brochure from the Van Zandt Animal Care Center, Wills Point, TX, advertising canine reproduction services.
-Letter from ShowStoppers Gifts, Awards and Promotions, advertising trophies.
-Email fliers from Chimes of Your Life, advertising trophies.
-Email announcing Puppies on Ice, Inc., online frozen semen registry.
-Email announcing The Dog Show Network website.
-Email flyer from Dog.com, advertising supplies.
-Email flyer from K9 College Cruise, advertising upcoming seminar cruise.

All correspondence will be kept on file for 30 days after distribution of the 4 th quarter Bulletin.

PUBLIC INFORMATION/BREEDER REFERRAL

During the months of July, August and September, Mary McGuire, Chair of the Public Information Committee, responded to a total of 118 inquiries.
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