GSPCA National Field Trial Executive Committee Meeting

October 15, 2009 Eureka, KS MINUTES | BACK

Attendees	Mike Aldrich, Cynthia McCracken, Katie Tazza (NE), Dave Walker (SE), Jerry Paddock(EC), Dennis Brath (NC), Kirk Bomer (SC), Stevi Casdorph (SW), Dan Hoke (NW), Phil Mathiowetz (Past Chair)
Mike Aldrich	Call to order
Cynthia McCracken	Reading of the Minutes Any additions or corrections – Motion made and seconded (Dennis Brath/Jerry Paddock) to accept the minutes as read Approved.
Mike Aldrich	Requested the reading of the minutes of the Delegates meeting. Cynthia read the minutes from Delegates meeting.
	Asked that the BOD request that the Secretary write a letter to AKC regarding what is happening to the Retrieve proposal. Motion and second (Kirk Bomer/Jerry Paddock) approved.
	Delegates wanted more communication from Members to Delegates to Board of Directors – Delegates to Members sending email directly to the members with news from the Parent Club. Motion and Seconded Jerry Paddock/Dennis Brath the NFTEC strongly recommends that an email push method be employed to get timely information to the membership and member clubs.(Unanimously Approved)
	Dan Hoke that the club purchase more bird bags. A deal was made with Dog’s Unilimited that they will supply us with six (6) bird bags per year and the NFTEC will allow them to place their catalogs and banner in the club house during the NFT.
	Dog Wagon - Discussion regarding the Dog Wagon. Suggested the use of a quad runner with a small trailer to be used. Concerns that the weather would be a factor. Dan Hoke suggested that we purchase a truck to be used as a dog wagon. Suggested renting either a truck or a van for the purpose. Decided that the idea would be too expensive for the 3 week period. Motion and second (Dan Hoke/Dennis Brath) that the NFTEC investigate purchasing a Dog Wagon for the Trial. Approved Jerry Paddock offered his hay truck for the Dog Wagon with the stipulation that someone get it from his farm to the grounds. Motion was made and seconded (Dan Hoke/Dennis Brath) that we accept Jerry Paddock’s offer of his hay truck to be used as the Dog Wagon. The liability insurance expense was discussed as was the need to ask permission from the Bechtel’s to store the truck on the trial grounds. No vote was taken
	Judges – We need to put a push on for suggestions for judges for the NFT Stakes to get a list together to contact to judge. Stevie Casdorph reiterated that the Delegate request form has an agenda and judge selection area and that we need to utilize this form.
	Jerry Paddock wants to move the start of the Futurity down a bit to make the funnel better so the pups get up to the grounds easier. Mike Aldrich reiterated that Jerry Paddock is the State manager and whatever he chooses to do for the best running of the Stake is his choice.
	Stevi Casdorph commented on the quality of the embroidery of the hats. People have commented that the design is offset. The hats were done by Joy for $9.50 Joy should be contacted to correct any problems.
	Bechtel Lease Contract – Mike Aldrich, Dennis Brath, and Phil Mathiowetz sat down with Roger and Erika Bechtel regarding the lease. Roger more or less agreed to keep things the same with the exception that they will have a 3.75% increase starting in 2010 and then biannually thereafter. There will be a five year contract with a five year option. Also that the Bechtel’s will not raise the parking rates without checking with the NFT Committee. Cynthia McCracken is to advise and iron out details concerning particulars. As an Officer she can sign the contract. The discussion on the willingness of the Bechtel’s to make this the best grounds possible. Write a letter thanking the Bechtel’s for everything they do. Motion( Jerry Paddock/Stevie Casdorph) that we accept the Bechtel Lease revision as negotiated. (Unanimous)
	There has been ongoing debate between the Professionals and Amateurs throughout the week that started in the Delegates meeting about moving the All Age before and the Amateurs. The Amateurs are vehemently opposed to this because they need to have a precise date in order to schedule vacation time. Dan Hoke said that the Amateur participation is the most important. That if we do not have them we do not have anything.
	Mike Aldrich informed the NFTEC that he would be unable to chair the NFT next year due to personal obligations to his home. He was not saying that he would not be able to be here but he will not be able to do everything that needs to be done by the Chairman throughout the year. There was discussion in past years about rotating the Chairmanship between 3 – 4 people those who have stepped up are Phil Mathiowetz, Dennis Brath, and Mike Aldrich with the idea to add another knowledgeable person in the rotation in the near future. It was the consensus of the NFTEC that this rotation would be a good idea. Since Mike is unable to chair next year Phil Mathiowetz has stepped up to say that he is willing to do the Chairmanship duties. Motion was made and seconded Dennis Brath/Dan Hoke to Nominate Phil Mathiowetz as Chairman for the National Field Trial 2010. This was done by unanimous vote of the National Field Trial Executive Committee. Ray Dohse volunteered to do the All Age. Amateur is Dan Hoke, Futurity is Jerry Paddock, and Mike Aldrich will be the Open Gun Dog stake manager Stevie Casdorph will handle all trophies.
	Stevie Casdorph asked why the Field Trial Secretary and the Appointed Liaison were not in attendance again. She also questioned the requirement of the Field Trial Secretary had to be on the grounds. She was informed by Mike Aldrich and Cynthia McCracken that the Field Trial Secretary being in attendance throughout the Trial is not a requirement of the AKC. Mike spelled out the requirements as published in the AKC Rules and Regulations governing Pointing Breed Field Trials.
	Motion made and seconded (Jerry Paddock/Dan Hoke) to adjourn Approved.
	Meeting adjourned 9:34 pm Central
	Respectfully submitted Cynthia McCracken – GSPCA Secretary