SECRETARY’S REPORT

SECRETARY’S REPORT

Minutes from the November 7, 2004 meeting at Jean Janotta's home in Raymond, NH.

Members Present: Jean Janotta, Pete Dolan, Dottie Duclos, Sue Schroeder, Brenda Dean, Andy Johnson and Diane Johnson.

Meeting called to order 1:00pm by President Jean Janotta.
1. Introduction of those present.

At this time it was noted there were more Aussies in attendance than club members. The following Aussies were in attendance: Annie , Ohlee, and Fly Dolan; Rugby and Dancer Schroeder; McNab Johnson; Zack, Boston, and Kate Janotta.

2. Secretary’s Report: The Secretary's report from the September meeting was accepted as published in the newsletter.

3. Treasurer's report: Dottie Duclos reported we have $23,649.36 in the regular checking account; the rescue account stands at $4,990.54 for a total of $28,639.90

August Stock Trial – gross receipts $4645; expenses $4411.50; profit $235.50
September Kathy Warren Stock Clinic – gross receipts $4100.00; expenses of $3,475.79; profit $624.21
September Stock Trial – gross receipts $195; expenses $575.36; loss $395.36
HMM – gross receipts $29,463.00 with expenses of $27,961.36 for a profit of $1,501.64
October Tracking Test – gross receipts $150; expenses $259.29; loss $109.29, but the $400 profit from the April clinic more than offset the loss

4. Affiliate Report – Sharon Ruppel
There was no affiliate report.

5. Library Report: Library was not available at this meeting.

Dottie reported the 2003 Aussie Annual had been received. Currently one of the club members has it but it will be forwarded to the library when they are done.

6. Event Updates: Please check the web site: http://www-unix.oit.umass.edu/~ascne for additional information on events.

September 12 Stock Trial - Deb and Joe Adamczyk. In an email received from Deb: Feed back from participants was very good, they want to know when we will be having Part Two (not in 2005!). Positive feedback on participants present, stock and facilities were received from Kathy Warren.
October 8, 9, 10 - HMM. In an emailed received: Peter Kontos will put thank yous and comments in the upcoming newsletter. HMM for 2005 will be September 23, 24, 25 because of the Aussie Nationals in Georgia.
October 17 - Tracking Test - Sue Schroeder reported that the test was great; there were three dogs entered and two passed
November 13 & 14 - Fran Swanson reported via e-mail that everything was all set. Via e-mail MaryAnn Stoddart reported that obedience was almost full.
February 5 & 6 - Breed and Obedience in Seekonk, MA. Via e-mail Sue Winters indicated she is working on sanctioning and in need of a show secretary for Sunday, there is also a need for someone to do the food and a need for course stewards.
February 18 thru 21 are the correct dates for the Barb Demascio Agility Seminar in West Brookfiled, MA – The 18^th and 19^th are Elite/Masters/Excellent level and the 20^th and 21^st are Novice/Open/Advanced level.
March 6 - Annual ROM Banquet and Meeting in Holyoke, MA – Via e-mail MaryAnn Stoddart requested that everyone get their breed and Obedience ROM scores for non-ASCNE shows to her by 15DEC. The Log Cabin is booked and she will start on the ‘frills’ right after Thanksgiving.
March 26 & 27 - Rescue Show with Breed and Obedience at Paws 'N Effect in Hamden, CT. Val is getting the judges lined up, John Yarmac will not be doing food so there is a need for judges lunches and for stewards.

7. Committee Reports

Agility: Pete Dolan reported that the updated rule book will be going to the BOD for approval. In addition, a rule change to create a Gamblers Junior Handler division is being submitted for approval.
Bylaw: no representative in attendance.
Conformation: no representative in attendance.
Dispute: no representative in attendance.
Juniors: no representative in attendance.
DNA & Genetics: no representative in attendance.
Stockdog: no representative in attendance.
Tracking: Sue Schroeder reported the committee is reviewing alternatives for drawing entries for tracking tests that have more entries than slots. Members present felt it should be Aussies without titles should have first chance, other breeds without titles (with tracking numbers) will get the next chance, then it will go to Aussies with titles and then other breeds with titles and tracking numbers. Sue mentioned the committee hadn’t considered breaking other breeds into those with and without tracking numbers.
Versatility: no representative in attendance.

8. Sunshine Report: There was nothing to report at this time.

OLD BUSINESS

1. New Members: – The following have been accepted for membership: Donna Gondek and Dennis Witham

2. 2005 Calendar

Correction of dates – the dates for the Barb Demascio Agility Seminar in West Brookfield, MA are February 18-21, not February 11-14 as listed in earlier newsletters – if you’re interested, please contact Lyn Scribner at 603-332-1098; wadelynscrib@aol.com
Tenley Dexter e-mailed some Stockdog updates for 2005. These dates are VERY tentative as they are not sure of Judge availability, stock availability, etc.

Tentative - April 23– Intro to Herding w/ Tenley in CT (rain date of April 24)
Possibly.....

Sat May 28th - a Ranch Trial at Linc's
Sunday May 29th AM - Post Advanced Trial in Portland, CT.
Sunday May 29th PM sheep regular arena trial in Portland, CT.

Bob Vest Clinics...Proposed dates....

June 2-5 Sheep clinic in CT
June 7-10 or 6-9 Sheep clinic in NH
June 11-12 or 18-19 Cattle clinic in CT

Matt Mason e-mailed saying he’s looking to do a stockdog trial in August (perhaps using Deb and Joe’s old dates) somewhere in NH. He’s looking for a fairgrounds with secure wooden show arena
Proposed Tracking Clinic – April 2 at Strafford County Court House, Strafford, NH - Celeste Kelly and Sue Schroeder
Proposed Tracking Test – April 10 – Stratham, NH – Celeste Kelly

Please check the web site: http://www-unix.oit.umass.edu/~ascne for additional information on events.

3. 2005 ASCA National Pre-show Update

Peter Kontos and Jean Janotta have been in contact by phone and email.
Breed Judges: Puppies, Altered - Judy Norris, Dogs - Ric Pittman, BOB - Barbara Peters, Bitches - Liz Gibson
Agility Judges: Sandra Katzen, Judy Boone, Ric Pittman

4. Stock Panel Maintenance

At the last meeting, Cindy King mentioned there were three stock panels that needed to be repaired. The panels are at Pete Dolan's and he will take care of the welding and repairs needed.

5. 2007 ASCA National Exploratory Update

Motion was made and passed to send a refundable $50 deposit to the Sussex County Fairgrounds in Augusta, NJ to hold the dates of September 29 thru October 6, 2007 should New England decide to bid on the 2007 ASCA Nationals. The deposit will be refunded if the reservation is cancelled prior to January 1, 2007.

NEW BUSINESS

1. Membership Applications – Kathy Chouinard

Member	Sponsors
Joanne Gray (carried over from last meeting)	Sharon Ruppel Donna Johnson
Kathleen Buckley	Susan Winters Kathleen Walsh
Lorraine E Wentworth	Brenda Dean Kathleen Chouinard
Dianne Barrett	Robin Prouty Karen Miller

2. 2004 Bowl Call

Jean will check with Karen Miller to see if she’d like to continue her great job of coordinating the 2004 New Title bowls

3. Achievements – Jean Janotta
Sue Schroeder noted that two of Celeste Kelly’s dog earned tracking titles – one a TD and the other a TDX

The meeting was adjourned at 2:30 pm

Next meeting will be January 2, 2005 at Canine Mastery in Seekonk, MA

Respectfully submitted, Diane Johnson

ASCNE 2005 Calendar of Events

January 2 – Meeting – Canine Mastery, Seekonk, MA
January 15 – newsletter cutoff date
February 5 & 6 – Breed and Obedience, Seekonk, MA – Sue Winters
February 18 - 21 – Barb Demascio Agility Seminar, West Brookfield, MA – Lyn Scribner
March 6 – Annual ROM Banquet and Meeting, Log Cabin Restaurant, Holyoke, MA – MaryAnn & Joe Stoddart
March 12 & 13 – GSASA Breed & Obedience
March 15 – newsletter cutoff date
March 19 & 20 – LEAP Agility Trial – So. Hadley, MA - ASCA co-sanctioned by ASCNE
March 26 & 27 – Rescue Show – Paws 'N Effect, Hamden, CT – Brenda Dean
April 2^rd – Tracking Clinic – Strafford, NH - Celeste Kelly
April 10^th – tentative Tracking Test – Stratham, NH – Celeste Kelly
April 9 & 10 – Act-Up Agility Trial – Wrentham, MA - ASCA co-sanctioned by ASCNE
April 16 & 17 – SNEAK Agility Trial – Brooklyn, CT - ASCA co-sanctioned by ASCNE
April 23 – tentative – Intro to Herding – Tenley Dexter (rain date April 24)
May 15 – newsletter cutoff date
May 21 – tentative – GSASA Breed & Obedience
May 28 & 29 – ASCA/NADAC Agility trial and Try Stock-n-Go, Contoocook, NH
May 28th – tentative – Ranch Trial at Linc Keiser’s
May 29th AM – tentative – Post Advanced Trial in Portland, CT
May 29th PM – tentative – sheep regular arena trial in Portland, CT
June 4 & 5 – Breed and Obedience, Auburn, MA – Keli Gaunt
June 2-5 – tentative – Bob Vest Sheep clinic in CT
June 7-10 or 6-9 – tentative – Bob Vest Sheep clinic in NH
June 11-12 or 18-19 – tentative – Bob Vest Cattle clinic in CT
June 18 & 19 – SoBAD Agility Trial – Granby, MA - ASCA co-sanctioned by ASCNE
July 10 – meeting at the Griffin's home, Douglas, MA
July 15 – newsletter cutoff date
July 29, 30 & 31 – Moose-a-Mania, Skowhegan, ME – Clara Grover
August or September – Post Advanced or Ranch Trial – CT – Tenley Dexter & Linc Keiser
September 3, 4, & 5 – GSASA Agility
September 11 – meeting at the Adamczyk's home, Warren, MA
September 15 – newsletter cutoff date
September 23, 24 & 25 – Harvest Moon Mania, Westfield, MA – Peter Kontos
October 8 & 9 – GSASA – Breed & Obedience
October 22 - 29 – ASCA Nationals, Georgia
October 23 – Agility Pre-show by ASCNE, Georgia – Jean Janotta
October 24 – Conformation Pre-show by ASCNE, Georgia – Peter Kontos
November 6 – meeting at the Janotta home, Raymond, NH
November 12 & 13 – Breed and Obedience, Seekonk, MA – Fran Swanson
November 15 – newsletter cutoff date