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February 2009 Meeting Minutes
February Meeting Minutes – February 18, 2009
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IRISH WOLFHOUND CLUB OF THE WILLAMETTE VALLEY

Monthly Meeting – February 18, 2009

Canby Pub & Grill – Canby, OR

The meeting was called to order at 7:00PM

Present:  President Michael Demeter, V.P. Jayney Roskamp, Treasurer Nadean Murray, Secretary Esther Monical, Rescue Co-chair Patty Storkel

Other Attendees:  Linda Crosby, Cecile & Daniel Becker, Rick Murray, Dorian Mell, David & Vickie Sigafoos

Minutes:
The January Minutes were approved as corrected.

Treasurers Report:
1.  Nadean reported $X in the club’s general account.  $x donated to Jean Minnier has not cleared the bank yet.  Patty to see if Jean has received her cancelled check yet.

2.  The corporate renewal was filed in Sept. accompanied by the $x filing fee.

Old Business:
1.  Membership
.    a.  The 2009 member list was sent around for corrections. Esther will record and return it to Sue Tank.

2.  Constitution & Bylaws – Michael to send final draft to Linda for distribution and ratification.

3.  Insurance – Too expensive.  No further discussion at this time.

4.  Website – Michael will update with new officer contact info.

5.  Rescue
    a.  Patty reported on a recent ‘pound’ rescue of an 8yr old IW named Seamus.  She has taken him to see Dr. Ferro.  He appears to have food allergies and other problems.  He will continue to reside with Patty.  Nadean moved to allocate $200 for allergy testing.  Second by Dorian; passed unanimously.
    b.  Patty reported on our Rescue packet.  It includes a Rescue Application, a Transfer & Release form, and an Adoption Information Sheet.  It was suggested that owners and their rescued animals placed by the club be required to attend the club’s annual Match or participate in a home visitation by a club member.  So moved; second by Jayney; passed unanimously.
    c.  Patty reported that she and Ellen Kroll were following up on 2 18mo old females in Eugene who have to be re-homed due to owner’s terminal illness.  The club has a couple of good applicants as well as an interested club member.  To keep trauma to a minimum a local vet in Eugene will be used to attend to the 2 hounds.

6.  It was moved by Nadean and seconded by Cecile to transfer $X from our general checking account to the Rescue account to cover veterinary costs.

7.  Book Sale – No new discussion at this time.

8.  Match Replacement Activity -  Discussion of Sept. 26th ‘Save-the-Date’ activities was tabled.                                                           

9.  Election of Officers – Esther reported that ballots were (e)mailed to all members.  14 members voted by mail in favor of the nominees as slated.  In addition members present who had not voted by mail voted in favor of the slate as presented.  Esther called for volunteers to run for the 2 open positions (Newsletter Chair and Librarian).  David Sigafoos offered to serve as Newsletter Chair.  Esther moved David’s nomination; second by Nadean.  All voted in favor.
   
    Following are our current officers:
                        President – Michael Demeter
                        Vice President – Jayney Roskamp
                        Treasurer – Nadean Murray
                        Secretary – Linda Crosby
                        Rescue Co-chairs – Patty Storkel and Ellen Kroll
                        Newsletter Chair – David Sigafoos
                        Librarian – open

   
New Business:

1.  St. Patrick’s Day Parade – Dorian reported on scheduled Portland activities:
    a.  The Hollywood Parade - Sunday March 15th.  Parade starts at 11am.  Participants should be on site and ready to go by 10:30am. Location is same as previous years, Fernwood/Cleary Middles School at NE 33rd and Hancock.  Parking available in the school parking lot.  This is a short parade, done by about noon and is easy for puppies and seniors to participate.  If they get tired they can drop out, go over one block and pick up the group for the finish. We will follow the bagpipers near the front of the parade.  After the parade there will be a group photo session to commemorate this year.

    b.  Kell's Irish Festival – Participants should  contact Dorian before attending.  So she can schedule time.  She stressed the importance of participating hounds to be very friendly, rock solid, bathed and brushed. Kell's is on Saturday March 14th and Sunday March 15th from 11am to 3pm.  The city’s Fun Run is on Sunday so some streets will be closed off for the morning.

      c.  Dorian, Nadean and Tina will organize parade details (banner, supplies, banner holders, etc).

2.  New Meeting Location Needed – Season’s Grill has closed.  Dorian volunteered to secure a new meeting place. Parameters: Along the I-5 corridor, between Tigard and Woodburn.  The Village Inn was one suggestion.

3.  Esther reported new wolfhound owners, Mike & Carol Sayre, have been added to our general contact group. They own (Curt & Dorothy Myrick’s) Coralee’s sister.  Patty will send other owner/contact names to Linda to add to the general contact list to IW promote education, inclusion in club activities, and membership.

4.  Esther reported sending get well cards to Jean Fleetwood and (Kell’s Pub) Brad Yoest.


Meeting Adjourned at 8:01pm

Respectfully submitted,
Esther Monical, Secretary

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