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held at the National Specialty at least once every spots. Discussion was had regarding allowing the show
3 years. Layla seconds. All in favor: Kim, Debbie, chair, or someone on the show committee, also be
Brenda, Margaret, Carol Ann, Kathy, Marianne, Linda, able to fill the show committee liaison for that specific
Chawnecy, Deborah. Opposed: none. Motion carries. National.
R&P (Cathy): Report submitted. Need to vote on the Motion: Kim makes a motion that we amend that
R&P changes per the report. section of the R&P to allow the show national liaison to
be a member of the show committee and must be on the
Regional Club Liaison (Marianne): Nothing to report. board. Deborah seconds. All in favor: Debbie, Brenda,
Marianne to send out an email asking the regional Marisol, Margaret, Carol Ann, Kathy, Marianne, Linda,
clubs for what judges they want to nominate for 2026 Layla, Chawnecy. Opposed: none. Motion carries.
Nationals.
With the motion to amend the requirements for the
Ways and Means (Amy): Nothing to report.
National Show Liaison, Chawnecy Vaughn will be the
Publicity (Love): Report submitted. 2024 National Show Liaison and Cathy Clapp will be
the 2025 National Show Liaison.
Breeder Referral (Marisol): Report submitted.
Motion: Marisol makes a motion to approve the
Chow Life (Carol Ann): Report submitted. See if the committee chairs as submitted, with the addition of
Regional Club Liaison can send a reminder to all the the 2024 and 2025 National Show Liaisons (see above).
Regional clubs to send a list of Specialty winners to Brenda seconds. All in favor: Kim, Debbie, Margaret,
Chow Life. Carol Ann, Kathy, Marianne, Linda, Layla, Chawnecy,
Membership Welcome (Brenda): Reported with Deborah. Opposed: none. Motion carries.
Corresponding Sec report (If any new members, c) NH bill: Discussed the New Hampshire legislative
welcome letters were sent out). law coming up. The NH bill would criminalize the sale
Show Manual (Carol Ann): Nothing to report. Would and breeding of brachycephalic dogs and any dog that
be good to add a list of ribbons to the Show Manual. could be claimed to have a birth deformity. Margaret
has worked with the AKC Government relations
Companion Events (Cynthia): No report submitted. representative and Cathy has written the recommended
letter with video attachment.
Welfare Committee (Joanne): No report submitted.
d) Awards proposal changes: Adding the Hall of Fame
Jr. Showmanship (Karen): No report submitted.
and Versatility program. See report submitted for
Breed Standard Committee Report (Amy): No report details. Will table for approval till the in-person board
submitted. meeting. Board members can send questions and/or
suggestions to Cathy for preparation for the next board
Old/Unfinished Business: meeting.
Facebook wins policy and procedure for the club page Not on the agenda - Margaret wanted to add that the
was brought up to address the changes to the current color issue is being addressed by the AKC, specifically
policy in place. Updates were made in the R&P for the registration of nonstandard colors. How to address this
board to review and agree upon or change. can be a long-term issue.
Motion: Layla motions to approve the R&P changes Motion: Linda makes a motion to go into executive
as Cathy submitted through the FB policy section (see session. Carol Ann seconds. All in favor: Kim, Debbie,
R&P report). Chawnecy seconds. All in favor: Kim, Brenda, Marisol, Margaret, Kathy, Marianne, Layla,
Debbie, Brenda, Marisol, Margaret, Carol Ann, Kathy, Chawnecy, Deborah. Opposed: none. Motion carries.
Marianne, Linda, Deborah. Opposed: none. Motion
carries. Executive Session
(Not on the agenda) A question was brought up Executive Session Closed
regarding a beginning puppy (4-6 month) win photo for
Chow Life. Discussion was had why it was not approved Motion: Carol Ann makes a motion to move out of
the last time it was brought up. Key points: Currently executive session. Margaret seconds. All in favor: Kim,
have 15 pgs of win photos, if every win is given a free Debbie, Brenda, Marisol, Kathy, Marianne, Linda, Layla,
photo, then it becomes a cost issue as every category Chawnecy, Deborah. Opposed: none. Motion carries.
will then want a win photo. Carol Ann will have a hard Next meeting: April 14, 2024, 9:00am (8:30am
copy of costs per ad. Topic to be tabled to the next breakfast)
board meeting.
Motion: Carol Ann makes a motion to adjourn.
New Business: Deborah seconds. All in favor: Kim, Debbie, Brenda,
Marisol, Margaret, Kathy, Marianne, Linda, Layla,
a) AKC junior coordinator role (Karen Belker): Cathy
has sent in the information to AKC. Chawnecy. Opposed: none. Motion carries.
Adjourn: 9:22 PM EST
b) Committee chair list to be approved. A few open

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