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- Current Motions for Comment
- SBCA Election Results - February 16, 2008
TALLY 07- 58
Move that for clarification purposes, the yearly funds which are donated in memory of our Saint friends who have left us are to be put in the General Education fund.
Motion By: Dees
Second By: Zappala
Date of Tally: Friday, Feb. 29, 2008
Motion Status: PASS (11-0 -0)
In Favor: Brophy, Cataldo, Dees, Janz, Jech, Mahon, McPhate, Pevahouse, Vogel, Wilson, Zappala
Opposed: None
Comments: None
MOTION 08 -01
I move that the SBCA sell all remaining copies of "The Saint Bernard Classic" to SBCA members or subscribers only with a limit of one book per family purchasing.
Motion By: Colby
Seconded By: Zappala
Date of Motion: Fri, Mar. 7, 2008
Sent for Posting on Website: Mar. 11 2008
Sent to Board: Mar. 26, 2008
TALLY 08-01
I move that the SBCA sell all remaining copies of "The Saint Bernard Classic" to SBCA members of subscribers only with a limit of one book per family purchasing.
Motion By: Colby
Seconded By: Zappala
Date of Motion: Fri, Mar. 7, 2008
Date of Tally: April 9, 2008
MOTION STATUS: PASS - 11-0-0
In Favor: Cataldo, Colby, Jech, Janz, Mahon, McPhate, Predmore, Temple, Vogel, Wilson, Zappala
Against: None
Abstain: None
Comments for Fancier
McPhate: This should ensure the few remaining copies go only to members and subscribers
MOTION 08 – 03
Motion:
"MOVE that the job description for the new (Legislative Liaison) LL' s sub-committee will include but is not limited to:
Will disseminate to local club(s) and anyone else deemed appropriate, any material received from the SBCA's LL; will represent his/her local club and report to the SBCA's LL on a regular basis; will help co-ordinate any appropriate efforts necessary in own area with flyers/letters/phonecalls/emails etc ."
Motion by: Zappala
Seconded by: Janz
Date of Motion: March 11, 2008
Date of Second: March 11, 2008
Ballot to Board: April 21, 2008
Ballot Due: April 28, 2008
TALLY 08 – 03
Motion:
"MOVE that the job description for the new (Legislative Liaison) LL' s sub-committee will include but is not limited to:
Will disseminate to local club(s) and anyone else deemed appropriate, any material received from the SBCA's LL; will represent his/her local club and report to the SBCA's LL on a regular basis; will help co-ordinate any appropriate efforts necessary in own area with flyers/letters/phonecalls/emails etc ."
Motion by: Zappala
Seconded by: Janz
Date of Motion: March 11, 2008
Date of Tally: April 29, 2008
Motion Status: PASS 10 – 0 – 0
In Favor: Cataldo, Colby, Janz, Jech, McPhate, Predmore, Temple, Vogel, Wilson, Zappala.
Opposed: None
No Ballot: Mahon
Comments:
McPhate: This helps establish the expanded responsibilities of the Legislative Liaison.MOTION 08 – 04
Motion:
"MOVE to increase the sales price for the following booklets due to increased postage and printing costs:
1. Fact and Fiction, and both Basic Care booklets to $3.00 each.
2. Owning a Saint Bernard and The Young Saint Bernard to $1.00 each.
3. Illustrated Commentary to $5.00 each.
A discount of 10% will be given to any order of 12 or more of the same item."
Motion by: Zappala
Seconded by: Cataldo
Date of Motion: Thursday, March 27, 2008
Date of Second: Thursday, March 27, 2008
Ballot to Board: April 21, 2008
Ballot Due: April 28, 2008
TALLY 08 - 04
Motion:
"MOVE to increase the sales price for the following booklets due to increased postage and printing costs:
1. Fact and Fiction, and both Basic Care booklets to $3.00 each.
2. Owning a Saint Bernard and The Young Saint Bernard to $1.00 each.
3. Illustrated Commentary to $5.00 each.
A discount of 10% will be given to any order of 12 or more of the same item."
Motion by: Zappala
Seconded by: Cataldo
Date of Motion: Thursday, March 27, 2008
Date of Tally: April 29, 2008
Motion Status: Pass 9 – 2 – 0
In Favor: Cataldo, Colby, Janz, Jech, McPhate, Predmore, Temple, Wilson, Zappala
Opposed: Mahon, Vogel
Comments:
Mahon: I think all of these documents should be on the website and not be printed and mailed. Just an extra expense in an electronic age
McPhate: This brings the selling price more in line with the cost of production.
Vogel: In these economical times raising prices may prove counter productive. Our "non-profit club can help members here and absorb whatever loss there may be.
MOTION 08 – 05
HOUSEKEEPING MOTION
Motion:
I would like to make a motion that we purchase the template available from Dr. Orlandi at a cost of $250.
Motion by: Wilson
Seconded by: Zappala
Date of Motion: Sat. Apr. 19, 2008
Date of Second: Sat. Apr. 19, 2008
Ballot to Board: April 24, 2008
Ballot Due: May 1, 2008
TALLY 08 – 05
HOUSEKEEPING MOTION
Motion:
I would like to make a motion that we purchase the template available from Dr. Orlandi at a cost of $250.
Motion by: Wilson
Seconded by: Zappala
Ballot to Board: April 24, 2008
Date of Tally: May 2, 2008
Motion Status: PASS 11 – 0 – 0
In Favor: Cataldo, Colby, Janz, Jech, Mahon, McPhate, Predmore, Temple, Vogel, Wilson, Zappala
Opposed: None
Comments:
McPhate: I am excited about this program that will bring breed specific and genetic education to the membership.MOTION 08 – 06
HOUSEKEEPING MOTION
Motion:
"Move to accept the revised Subscription form as submitted by Les McCracken to the Board."
Motion by: Zappala
Seconded by: Jech
Date of Motion: Monday, April 21, 2008
Date of Second: Monday, April 21, 200
Ballot to Board: Thursday, April 24, 2008
Ballot Due: Thursday, May 2, 2008
TALLY 08 – 06
HOUSEKEEPING MOTION
Motion:
"Move to accept the revised Subscription form as submitted by Les McCracken to the Board."
Motion by: Zappala
Seconded by: Jech
Date of Motion: Monday, April 21, 2008
Date of Second: Monday, April 21, 2008
Ballot to Board: Thursday, April 24, 2008
Date of Tally: May 3, 2008
Motion Status: PASS 10 – 1 – 0
In Favor: Cataldo, Colby, Janz, Jech, McPhate, Predmore, Temple, Vogel, Wilson, Zappala.
Opposed: Mahon
Comments: None
MOTION 08 – 07
HOUSEKEEPING MOTION
Motion:
MOVE that we accept the revised membership application dated May 2, 2008 as submitted by Les McCracken to the Board."
Motion by: Zappala
Seconded by: Janz
Date of Motion: May 3, 2008
Date of Second: May 3, 2008
Ballot to Board: May 7, 2008
Ballot Due: May 14, 2008
____ In Favor _____ Opposed _____ Abstain
Comments for Fancier: 25 word limit (must have been expressed in previous correspondence to the Board.)
To the St Bernard Club of America
c/o Penny Janz, Secretary
Results of the SBCA election:
President – 452 ballots cast |
Central Governor – 454 ballots cast
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Vice President – 451 ballots cast |
Western Governor – 453 ballots cast
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Recording Secretary – 453 ballots cast |
National Specialty Judges – 838 votes
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Eastern Governor – 441 ballots cast |
Sweepstakes Judges – 437 votes
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2 envelopes were received with one name on the return address and votes for two people inside and were declared invalid.
Respectfully submitted,
Erina D. Fitzgerald CPA