TSDA B/D MEETING, ABILENE, TX. - DEC. 8, 2001

1. E.B. Raley called meeting to order, 9:55 AM.

2. Packets were handed to Directors with the agenda.

3. The past minutes were read, Jimmy Walker motioned to accept minutes as read, seconded by Carl Larson. Unanimously passed.

4. Francis Raley presented the Treasurer's report. Jimmy Walker motioned to accept the treasurer's report as presented, seconded by Richard Belvin. Unanimously passed.

5. Francis reported that she had research the designated funds promotional money received from ABCA for the past two years. Francis said she had called Patty Rogers of ABCA to make sure we had followed their requests. The report shows that a designated balance of $715.22 for a 2002 eye clinic and $605.00 to be used for either the 2001 State Finals or Judging Seminars. E.B. presented the directors a letter of request to ABCA asking for funds, from their promotional funds for $750 for the Cattledog Finals. This letter will be mailed before Jan. 1, 2002. In April a request will be sent for the 2002 State Finals.

6. The first order of business was selecting the three Triple Crown trials. The Triple crown trials for 2002 will be 72 Ranch SDT, Woodbury's SDT and the Bluebonnet Classic.

7. The qualifying for the Cattledog Finals was discussed. Red Oliver motioned to resend motion #4 of the Nov. 16^th minutes, which reads Red Oliver motioned, handlers may qualify for 2001 Finals up to time of Finals, seconded by Francis Raley, seconded by Carl Larsen. Unanimously passed.

8. Carl Larsen motioned, to qualify for the 2002 Cattledog Finals a handler must have competed in a TSDA Cattledog trial between June 1, 2001 and March 1, 2002 and be a paid member at the time of the Finals. Membership will cover the 2002 year, seconded by Jimmy Walker. Unanimously passed.

9. A lengthy discussion was held on the location, entry fee and cattle for the 2002 Cattledog Finals. Carl motioned, trial date to be March 16, 17, $100 entry fee with 40% payback, ($50 cattle charge, $40 payback, $10 office charge) two go rounds, combined scores, seconded by Jimmy. Unanimously passed.

10. Entry deadline for the Cattledog Finals will be Feb. 15^th, may cancel before Feb. 8^th. No refund after the cancelation date.

11. Carl Larsen motioned, the Cattledog Finals be held March 16, 17 at Hillsboro, Tx., to be one trial with two go rounds. Premiums to be paid, 25 % each second go round, paying 4 places and 50% average - paid by TSDA guidelines, seconded by Red Oliver. Unanimously passed.

12. ($50 cattle charge, 40% payback, $10 office charge), two complete go-rounds, combined scores to determine winners.

13. Red Oliver presented the Directors with rule guideline proposal for arena timed trials. Leo Woodbury motioned to approve proposal for open ( outrun, figure eight (around right barrel first) around barrels, chute, drive panel & pen, seconded by Carl Larsen. Motion passed.

14. Jimmy Walker motioned, arena trials count for "Dog/Year points" in all classes, seconded by Wayne Elmore. Roll count vote: Carl Larsen, no - Leo Woodbury, no - Richard Belvin, abstained. - Jimmy Walker, yes - Red Oliver, no - Wayne Elmore, yes - Francis Raley, no. Motioned failed.

15. TSDA now has a written contract for anyone wanting to furnish sheep for trials. Anyone interested in furnishing stock for the trial may contact Francis.

16. Leo Woodbury, chairperson of judging seminars, reported that he has asked Herbert Holmes he would be interested in judging seminars on Jan. 27^th. Francis Raley motioned, Herbert Holmes to be paid $200 to hold judging seminar on Sunday, Jan. 27^th with no charge to the handlers, seconded by Carl Larsen. Unanimously passed.

17. No further business the meeting adjourned at 4 PM,

Francis Raley, Dec. 8, 2001

TSDA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

APRIL 12, 2001 - ABILENE, TX.

Director present: E.B. Raley, Francis Raley, Carl Larsen, Richard Belvin, Homer Griggs, Leo Woodbury, Red Oliver

Directors not present: Steve Coffman, Terry Canon

1. President, E.B. Raley, called meeting to order at 10:10 am.

2. Richard Belvin motioned to accept minutes of last meeting as read, seconded by Carl Larsen. Unanimously passed

3. Francis opened the floor to any questions on the Treasurer's Report. She reported as of April 8^th the checking account balance was $1,144.25 and the saving account $5,220.87.

4. Carl Larsen, Chairperson of the Cattledog Committee, stated he has been to several cattledog trials and the future looks good for cattle trials. His plans are to have around four cattle trials this fall. E.B. had been contacted about having a cattle dog trial at the Central Texas Fair & Rodeo in Belton some time in September. Carl feels that we can have cattle trials in the late afternoon or evening in Texas which would give more trial activity in the summer.

5. Francis Raley motioned that TSDA follow the USBCHA guidelines for cattledog trial, both in Open and Nursery, seconded by Carl Larsen. Unanimously passed

6. Leo Woodbury, chairperson of Judging Seminars, reported there had been two seminars at Hillsboro and Odessa. He thought they had been well received and the handlers appreciated the opportunity to attend and take part in the discussions. Richard said the WTSDA will have a seminar in May. TSDA will contribute in the cost of that trial. Leo will be formatting another judging seminar for this fall. Leo suggested that all instructors be paid the same and motioned that Red Oliver be paid $30 for his seminar in Hillsboro, seconded by Francis. Unanimously passed

7. In the packet the Directors were furnished with a letter concerning the Triple Crown trials stating that they felt that in the Nursery the owner of the dog should be the handler. The Directors discussed this at length and decided to table till the next meeting. Each Director wanted to give more thought into the matter. The will be on the agenda at the next B/D meeting.

8. Since the first of the year the copier has had to have repairs and Francis felt that a new copier was best for the association. She furnished information on a used copier, the cost of repair of the old copier would be taken off the price. Carl Larsen motioned to purchase the 2010 Minolta at $1,300 less the parts/labor, also to purchase a service contract at $495.00 per year, seconded by Richard Belvin. Unanimously passed

9. The Directors discussed that TSDA has a three dog rule per class unless stated in the newsletter/web site that the host is limiting to two dogs. The Directors feel that this rule must be followed.

10. The TSDA Finals was discussed concerning the availability of sheep and cost of hauling. Leo Woodbury motioned to allocate $6,000 for the Finals with a $5.00 office charge to cover added expenses, seconded by Red Oliver. Unanimously passed

11. Red brought to the attention of Directors that every effort was made to schedule Houston competitors for no more than one nights stay in Houston. E.B. & Francis were there three nights. Red Oliver motioned to reimburse E.B & Francis $250 for their food and motel expenses for the Houston Stock Show, seconded by Leo Woodbury. Unanimously passed

12. Red Oliver motioned the meeting go into executive session to discuss various issues, seconded by Richard Belvin. Unanimously passed

13. E.B. stated there will be a Director's meeting or conference call to finalize the End of the Year trial in the summer.

14. No further business the meeting adjourned.

Francis Raley, April 12, 2001

B/D Meeting, Nov. 16, 2001, Uvalde, Tx.

Directors present: Francis Raley, E.B. Raley, Carl Larsen, Red Oliver, Leo Woodbury, Richard Belvin.

Directors not present: Terry Canon, Homer Griggs, Steve Coffman.

1. E.B. called meeting to order.

2. E.B. explained the reason for the call meeting was to discuss the 2002 Ft. Worth Stock Show trial and a 2001 Cattledog Finals. We have been invited to two full days, Feb. 2^nd & 3^rd, 2002. Francis Raley motioned to have two one day trials with two go-rounds each day, combined scores, added premium to be prorated each trial, seconded by Red Oliver. Motion passed.

3. Carl Larsen, Cattledog Chairperson, motioned to sponsor a 2001 Cattledog Finals in the spring of 2002, seconded by Richard Belvin. Motion passed.

4. Red Oliver motioned, handlers may qualify for 2001 finals up to time of finals, seconded by Francis Raley.

5. Carl stated he had spoken with several possible trial host - he will have a report at the next B/D meeting.

6. Meeting adjourned,

Francis Raley, Nov. 16, 2001

B/D MEETING, NOV. 17, 2001 - UVALDE, TX. - HOLIDAY INN

Directors present: E.B. Raley, Francis Raley, Leo Woodbury, Red Oliver, Wayne Elmore, Richard Belvin.

Directors not present: Carl Larsen, Terry Canon, Jimmy Walker

1. E.B. called meeting to order.

2. He welcomed the new Directors, Red Oliver and Wayne Elmore.

3. Red Oliver nominated Leo Woodbury as Vice President, seconded by Richard Belvin. Motion passed

4. The Cattledog trials were discussed. Red Oliver motioned, no qualifications for handler/dog for running in the first Cattledog finals, seconded by Francis Raley. Motion passed

5. Cattledog Finals will be on the agenda at the next B/D meeting.

6. The Directors present felt the TSDA B/D should not be able to change By-Laws with out the consent of the membership. Red Oliver motioned, approval of two-thirds (2/3) of the members present and those voting by mail in ballot shall be required for adoption of any amendment, seconded by Richard Belvin. Motion passed.

7. E.B. said there will be a B/D meeting in early December.

8. Meeting adjourned.

Francis Raley, Nov. 17, 2001

TSDA CONFERENCE CALL - JULY 12, 2001

Directors on call: Red Oliver, Leo Woodbury, Francis Raley, E.B. Raley, Richard Belvin, Carl Larsen

Director not on call: Terry Canon, Steve Coffman, Homer Griggs

1. E.B. Raley, President, called meeting to order at 8:04 PM.

2. E.B. stated that the purpose of the meeting was the selection of 2001 State Finals site. Each director had received copies of bids from Fredericksburg, Uvalde and Bandera. E.B. reported he had spent two days visiting with Fredericksburg Chamber and Homer Stephens at Bandera. He compliemented Jim Ellis for working with Fredericksburg to put the bid forward. The Uvalde bid was the same as 2000. It was the consensus of the Directors that there was less expense in the Uvalde bid than Fredericksburg.

3. Carl Larsen motioned to accept Uvalde's bid for the 2001 Finals, seconded by Leo Woodbury. Unanimously passed.

4. E.B. suggested we ask Kimbra Peirce to share Co-Chairpersons of the Trial Committee with a Director for the Finals. They felt it is imported to have a local person to serve on the committee. The Directors agreed for E.B. to contact Kimbra about serving on the committee. Terry Cannon and Richard Belvin will also co-chair. E.B. and Red will be in charge of the sheep after they arrive on grounds. Francis will handle the banquet and trophies duties.

5. There was discussion on using TSDA judges for the Finals. Leo moved to contact several persons from our Association who would be interested in judging, seconded by Carl Larsen. Unanimously passed. The Directors will send in nomination for E.B. to contact. It was decided to use the same Judge for the Open Double Lift on Sunday. E.B. will also contact Reed Lamphere and Ron Enzeroth about setting sheep.

6. Richard has spoken with Royal Canin Dog Food, Inc. on sponsoring in some manner at the Finals. E.B. will contact Royal Canin.

7. Meeting adjourned.

Francis, Raley, 6-12-01

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING - BRADY, TX.

JANUARY 2, 2001

Directors present: E.B. Raley, Francis Raley, Carl Larsen, Red Oliver, Terry Canon, Steve Coffman, Homer Griggs, Leo Woodbury.

Director not present: Ivan Weir

1. Meeting was called to order by President, E.B. Raley at 10:10 AM.

2. Carl Larsen moved to accept the minutes as read, seconded by Red Oliver. Unanimously passed.

3. Francis presented the treasurer's report and 2000 Finals expenses. Checking account balance of $551.90, Saving Account $2,201.15.

4. Carl Larsen motioned for 72 Ranch, The Gather and Bluebonnet to serve as the Triple Crown Trials, seconded by Homer Griggs. Unanimously passed.

5. Homer Griggs motioned, Saturday 1 PM at the Ft. Worth Stock Show the Open and Nursery classes will have their 1^st run, Sunday at 8 am the Open Ranch, Ranch their 1^st run - immediately after the first run of all classes the 2^nd run will begin, Open, Open Ranch, Ranch & Nursery. Will take back for Finals the top 40% of each class immediately after 2^nd run. Accumulative times will determine the placings. Leo seconded the motion - unanimously passed.

6. Barb Ross has agreed to serve as judge for Ft. Worth and Houston Stock Shows TSDA will reimburse Barb for food and travel expenses incurred at the Houston Show.

7. Jerry Lynch was the only bidder for sheep for Ft. Worth and Houston Stock Show - 100 head of Barbado sheep.

8. Leo Woodbury motioned and seconded by Terry Canon; at the Houston Stock Show to limit entries to 25 per day for a 3 day total of 75. Each day all classes will be represented if possible. Once that entry deadline has passed the secretary will determine which entries will run each day. Every effort will be made to limit the number of days competitors will be required to be in Houston. Unanimously passed.

9. Carl Larsen motion that premium money will be paid as if all entries ran in one day. Since it is a timed event - best times will participate in the premiums over the 3 days, seconded by Terry Canon. Unanimous passed.

10. The Directors accepted the resignation of Ivan Weir as Director, class of 2002. Red Oliver motioned to appoint Richard Belvin, President of the West Texas Sheep Dog Association, to serve out Ivan's term, seconded by Terry Canon. Unanimously passed

11. Leo Woodbury will serve as chairperson of the Judging Seminars. Leo will report to the directors after his committee functions.

12. Francis Raley motioned to sanction TSDA Cattle Trial under the USBCHA Qualifying Rules (Section 26), seconded by Leo Woodbury. Unanimously passed.

13. Terry Canon motioned that a dog that has run in the Open Cattle Dog Trials class may run in the Open Ranch Sheepdog class; once he has run in an Open Sheep class he will be considered an Open Class dog for purposes of running in TSDA sanctioned Sheepdog Trials, seconded by Leo Woodbury.

14. Red Oliver moved to appoint Carl Larsen to serve as chairperson of the Cattle Committee, seconded by Francis Raley. Unanimously passed.

15. After discussion of rising expenses Carl Larsen moved to increase TSDA fees to $3.00. This would increase income about $600 per year. Motion was seconded by Terry Canon. Unanimously passed.

16. Carl Larsen and Terry Canon agreed to co-chair the 2001 State Finals.

17. Meeting adjourned at 3:05.

Francis Raley, Jan. 2, 2001