NNC GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING MINUTES

General Membership Meeting Minutes December 15, 2007

Rogers, MN

There were 14 club members in attendance. The meeting was called to order at 12:45 p.m. at Cabela’s in Rogers, MN. Chris

and Tiffany Brand introduced themselves. They will be applying for membership.

Meeting Minutes

The motion to approve the minutes of the June 23rd meeting was made by Ted Mittelstadt and seconded by

Daryl Andersen.

Treasury Report

Kathi DeJohn is still awaiting some expenses to be submitted from the Specialty.

Old Business

Applications: There were no new applications since the last newsletter.

By-Laws Revision: The NCA has sent them back with some suggestions/recommendations. This will be reviewed at the

next Board meeting.

Logo Items: Ted will choose some items from Lands End and an order form will be placed in the next newsletter for

members to order logo items.

Rescue: We are working as a club ways we can contribute to Newf Rescue. The number of Newfs needing rescue has

increased dramatically. Information Susan Wagner has received will be discussed at the next Board meeting and at the Annual Membership meeting. Kathi DeJohn has contact a boarding kennel that has agreed to work with us. We are also in need of Vets who will provide services at a discounted price.

Dues: There will be a $5.00 increase in dues beginning in 2009.

New Business

Upcoming Events:

Grand Day Parade Winter Carnival January 26th. Priscilla Zeller mentioned the importance of having the dogs wear

booties or having water to rinse their paws due to the salt used on parade routes.

Kenyon Cutter Parade February 23rd.

Membership Meeting March 22nd in Owatonna. This may be changed to March 29th due to Easter weekend.

Draft/Water Workshop (dry land training) April 19th,

Water Workshop July 19th

Membership Meeting/Picnic June 21st in Cambridge.

Board Positions: Priscilla Zeller will head the Nomination Committee for Board positions. Please let her know if you

would like to be on the Committee or are interested in being on the Board.

Priscilla mentioned the idea of having the club do some fund raising activities. We have a few items available for a raffle.

As there was no further business the motion was made to adjourn at 1:30 p.m. by Priscilla Zeller.

Respectfully Submitted by Cindy Spongberg, Secretary