TSDA B/D CONFERENCE CALL, JUNE 14, 2002


Directors on call:       E.B. Raley, Francis Raley,. Carl Larsen, Leo Woodbury, Red Oliver, Jimmy Walker, Wayne Elmore,  Richard Belvin, Director not on call: Chris Thomson

Representative on call: Danny Minzingo, 1st Vice President of Big Lake Chamber
 

  1. E.B. Raley called meeting to order at 8 PM, June 10, 2002
  2. Carl Larson moved to accept minutes of previous meetings, second by Wayne Elmore. Unanimously passed
  3. Directors received 2002 State Finals bid packets from Ft. Stockton and Big Lake to preview prior to meeting. The bids were opened for discussion. The Ft. Stocktons bid requested a two year commitment due to the fact that they were going to the expense of fencing a permanent field for sheepdog trials. Francis reported she had spoken with Doug May and Kenda Furman of Ft. Stockton suggesting they join the Winter Olympic's series in 2003. Both Mr. May and Ms Furman thought this would better serve the city. There is, also, a possibility of having a cattledog trial during the Winter Olympic's series. Both the Ft. Stockton and Big Lake bids were generous bids and the Directors felt TSDA was fortunate to receive them.
  4. Carl Larsen moved to set Finals budget of $6,000, $2,000 of this to be added premium, second by Wayne Elmore. Unanimously passed.
  5. Danny Monzingo was asked to enter the call to answer questions. The Directors asked Mr. Monzingo about the condition of the field, availability of second field, type of sheep, hauling fees, pen crew, etc. Danny was open to any suggestions from the Directors. Francis suggested a committee visit with Big Lake to view the location and give assistance to the Chamber . Danny welcomed this idea.
  6. Carl Larsen moved to accept the 2002 Finals bid from Big Lake, second by Jimmy Walker. Unanimously passed
  7. E.B. asked Danny if he would co-chair the local trial committee and he requested Judy White also co-chair the committee. A TSDA member will also serve on the committee. E.B. thanked Mr. Monzingo for being available on the call. Before leaving the call Danny said he looked forward working with TSDA and the State Finals.
  8. E.B., Francis and Carl will go to Big Lake within the next three weeks. Jimmy Walker moved, to reimburse travel, lodging, food expenses, second by Richard Belvin. Unanimously passed. Committee will also visit with Doug May & Kenda Furman in Ft. Stockton to help them plan their January trial.
  9. Each Director will nominate judges for the State Finals. A list will be compiled and ballot send to Directors for election.
  10. E.B. informed the Directors that dates of some of the Stockshows have changed for 2003. We should receive confirmed dates within the next two weeks, then posted to the web site.
  11. E.B. reported he has made numerous calls seeking information on stock insurance.. So far he has not found any Association that has such insurance. He has several persons researching this and will get back with the Directors when he has more information. The Directors agree that we need some type of agreement or policy to protect TSDA from stock loses.
  12. Jimmy Walker moved to add a Pro Novice class (any cattledog that has not run in Open or Nursery class) to the cattledog trials, second by Wayne Elmore. Unanimously passed. E.B. suggested possible Dog of the Year and point system not be instated till the 2003 season. These items will be on the next B/D meeting.
  13. Francis asked for approval to post minutes of B/D meetings on the web site. Jimmy Walker moved, after minutes have been approved by Directors these will be posted to TSDA web site, second by Carl Larsen. Unanimously passed.
  14. Francis reported a balance of $6,861.57 in the saving account and checking account $1,279.62.

Francis Raley, June 10, 2002