Roll call conducted via sign in sheet. The following persons were present:

Members:                                                   Guests:

Dr. Mary McDaniel                             Tom Tucker

Bruce Cook                                         Pat Boyd

Joanne Cook                                  Nicole Branco

Pat Mullen                                      Leslie Kovacs

Bob Pearre                                       Mileah Kay

Jody Hill                                        Wells Hendrick

Steve Hill                                    Daryl Savarese

Teresa Richardson                         Patricia Broderick

Alyssah Richardson                         Sherry Turner

Mel Holloman                              John Haberl

Terry Goldman

Daniel Galligan

Dr. William LaRosa

DL Williams

Carol Kepler

Minutes of last meeting were read prior to meeting via posting on the CFWGA web site. Motion to accept minutes as posted was made by Bruce Cook and seconded by Teresa Richardson.

See attached

Dan Galligan reported that we are forming a feasibility committee to establish a date for our first show. Still do not have any specific directions from the AKC.

Possible Ocala site in November for show.

Still needs to be approved by the AKC.

We want to include other specialties in our show.

Jeff Brucker and David Qualls are also on the committee.

Dr. LaRosa reported that we have $1,270.71. No activity in the past two months.

Chairman- Dan Galligan

Put forward and accepted nominations as follows:

President – Terry Goldman

Vice-President-Dan Galligan

Treasurer- Jody Hill

Corresponding Secretary- Kathleen Fennel

Recording Secretary- Joanne Cook

Board of Directors as follows:

Mindy Pierce, Jeff Brucker, Dr. Mary McDaniel, David Qualls, Dr. LaRosa, Dennis Williams, Grace Black and Mel Holloman.

One exception-After Mindy had accepted the nomination, two days later she submitted a letter declining the nomination for the Board of Directors.

Therefore, one position is still open to be filled.

At this time we are making a motion to appoint Melissa Bennett in place of Mindy Pierce.

Motion made by Dan Galligan, seconded by Bruce Cook.

Motion passed.

No objections.

Show Chairman: Mel Holloman

No report at this time

Membership Committee: Grace Black

Not present

No report at this time

Education Committee: Dan Galligan

Bill LaRosa reported that we tried to get Dr. Verstegen who is Chairman of Reproduction for the University Of Florida. He had consented to come, however there was a scheduling conflict and will not be able to attend meeting on Tuesday during Brooksville cluster. He is willing to reschedule for another time. Will work on setting another date.

Public Relations-Mindy Pierce

Will not be doing this at this time.

Web Site: Bruce Cook

Up and running at this time.

Bruce requests that anyone who needs a CFWGA e-mail address to please let him know and he will set it up.

Membership applications will be available on the web site soon.

Constitution and By-Laws: David Qualls

Not present

No report at this time.

Terry requests a secret ballot by the members to accept the Wells Hendrick and Daryl Savarese as members. (Family membership)

Ballot was processed with unanimous approval to accept membership.

Terry asked for any nominations for committee seats from the floor.

No additional nominations at this time.

Melissa Bennett submitted a letter accepting the nomination since she could not be in attendance at this meeting.

Nominating Committee:

Dan Galligan, Jody Hill and Sheila Qualls and alternate of Melissa Bennett

Submitted the following:

Terry Goldman- President

Dan Galligan- Vice President

Jody Hill – Treasurer

Kathleen Fennel – Corresponding Secretary

Joanne Cook – Recording Secretary

Board of Directors:

Jeffrey Brucker

Dr. Mary McDaniels

Dr. David Qualls

Dr. William LaRosa

Dennis Williams

Grace Black

Mel Holloman

Motion made by Bob Pearre and seconded by Bruce Cook to accept the slate.

Terry read letter from AKC in regard to starting a humane fund.

They are requesting donations from the individual kennel clubs.

At this time we are unable to make a donation due to fiscal constraints.

We would rather donate to canine health foundations if possible.

Motion to table this request at this time.

Motion made by Bob Pearre and seconded by Bruce Cook.

Terry requested motion to join the Florida Association of Kennel Clubs (FAKC)

Membership fee is $15.00

Wells volunteered to be contact person for FAKC.

All members would be listed and specific interests would be listed in the directory.

Motion to accept made by Jody Hill and seconded by Teresa Richardson.

$15.00 has been allocated to join FAKC.

Approved by unanimous vote by members.

Jody Hill suggests that direction be given to members in regard to renewal.

Terry states that AKC requested that occupations be listed on membership applications. New applications were filled out including occupations.

Dues for 2009 are due January 1, 2009.

Renewals should be sent out shortly.

Annual meeting will be scheduled by January 31, 2009.

Fiscal year starts February 1.

Annual meeting to be held January 11, 2009 during Brooksville circuit.

Motion made by Pat Mullen, seconded by Dan Galligan.

Motion passes.

Motion to adjourn made by Pat Mullen seconded by Dan Galligan.

Minutes submitted by: Joanne Cook