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PRESENT:
The meeting of the Great Lakes Region was called to order by Regional Director Liz Watson. In the absence of Regional Secretary Rachel Anger, the minutes were taken by Marie Driscoll. Director Watson opened the meeting with discussion. Membership lists and dues from clubs in the Region need to be taken care of. Regional Show: Our show hall is all set. The following consists of the Show Committee for our Great Lakes Regional Show:
Regional Show Proposal: Paul Ruzinski proposed the following: 1) Consistency in regional shows; 2) to have an all-regional team; 3) different clubs to sponsor shows; 4) regional team to guide the sponsoring club, in turn, 50% of the proceeds to go to the sponsoring club. The team would help to cut expenses and serve as a mentoring team. Mentoring is not meant for those jobs to be taken over; rather, just to help the local clubs. A team of volunteers was formed: Brenda Shaffer, Sharon Powell, Linda Komar, Eric Thompson, and Ken and Vickie Lanham (internet). In the past, the policy had been that all the show proceeds have gone to the regional treasury, with the money used for the Annual fund. A proposal was made to stay in the current area for two years. In order that no exhibitor in our Region drive more than 8 hours, the following host cities were mentioned: Cleveland, Ohio; Columbus, Ohio; Toledo, Ohio. It was mentioned that our advertising is not working. We need regional and local club members to help cut down expenses. Regional Qualifier: Discussion was had about our Regional Qualifier for the International. Should exhibitors have to attend two shows in October? Should there be a fee for the International? Should our Qualifier be a fund-raising show? Those in attendance voted that the Qualifier should be a fund-raising show. In answer to a question about "qualifying" for the International at our Qualifier, you qualify by entering the Qualifier. Those in attendance agreed that the points should count at the regional level. A motion was made and seconded to have points count. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, a table will be set up for flyers so different clubs can have them available for people to pick up. Fund Raising Proposal: Eric Thompson presented a proposal to raise funds for the region. This proposal was tabled in order to check on the legality of it. Eric's proposal is as follows:
There was also a proposal for a calendar with the best cats in the region to raise money. This proposal was tabled after discussing what types of precedents we wish to set. Vickie Lanham and Norman Auspitz will investigate the calendar idea. There was a suggestion that CFA require registration of every live birth. After discussion, it was decided that this is not a good idea. It was discussed that national breed wins should be awarded to best, second best and third best of breed. Also, we want to showcase breeds in this region. Point scoring systems were discussed. New Business: Susan Johnson wants a policy on removal from show hall. Also, we should put on our show flyers information about returns and non-payment of fees. We should ask the clubs to include on their flyers their policy for collection fees. This should be mandatory for regional show. Back to Regional Meeting List
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