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April 10, 2007
Montana Brittany Club
First Meeting of MTBC;
April 10, 2007 at Region 3 FWP Conference Room -
7:00 PM
Nine adults: Tana Kradolfer, JoAnn Kish, Eric
Kaelin, Diane Bakun, Peter Bakun, Alex Burks, Jan Breitenfeldt, Alex
Nixon, and Todd Breitenfeldt and three youths: Emma Gaineyrichardson,
Sari Breitenfeldt, Skye Breitenfeldt, were in attendance at the first
MTBC meeting. The meeting started with introductions by all present.
Discussion as to why a Brittany Club should be started followed. Many
ideas were given by all present as to what they would like to see
happen with a new Brittany club. After much pre-meeting
research, and with available American Brittany Club & American
Kennel Club literature, Todd Breitenfeldt informed all present as to
what the guidelines and requirements were for starting a Brittany club
and having ABC/AKC sanctioned events. After further discussion
regarding a time line of progress, types of events, funds, insurance,
trial grounds, a web site, membership and by-laws, there was a general
consensus to establish all goals through the American Brittany Club as
opposed to an affiliation with any other established club entities
(although a formal vote was not taken).
Eric Kaelin mentioned the Montana Shorthair Club as
a possible “key” to assisting the MTBC in future AKC endeavors, as it
would be mutually beneficial to both clubs.
Tana Kradolfer discussed the future potential of
holding ABC/AKC sanctioned events in both the show ring and the field.
She also mentioned some of the rewards afforded a local club at these
events. Tana and Todd stressed the fact that the Brittany is the only
true “duel” breed left, and that the MTBC should be committed to
maintaining that standard.
JoAnn Kish discussed the challenge ahead of
the MTBC with regards to funds and expenses. As former Treasurer to the
Missouri Headwaters Gun Dog Club, she was able to shed some light on
expenses such as insurance (covering firearms, horseback riders and
officers), as well as limited income such as membership fees and fund
raisers. JoAnn also brought up the point that an affiliation with the
MHGDC would provide an alternative “umbrella” to assist with expenses
and potentially expedite an AKC charter.
Alex Burks, from Billings, brought up discussion
about the MTBC being a truly statewide club, willing to hold different
events all around the state. He also discussed the need to find trial
grounds to facilitate the different needs of hunt tests, walking trials
and “all age” or horse back trials. After further discussion about
youth involvement and state wide membership, the following items were
proposed and/or agreed upon:
Todd Breitenfeldt was appointed temporary Club President/Chairman.
Eric Kaelin was appointed Club Secretary.
Tana Kradolfer and JoAnn Kish were charged with putting together a
draft of the MTBC by-laws to be reviewed by all future MTBC members.
Jan Breitenfeldt volunteered to put together a potential membership
roster and propose a annual membership fee.
Alex Burks and Eric Kaelin volunteered to research potential future
trial ground sites.
Todd Breitenfeldt volunteered to start construction of a MTBC web site.
Eric Kaelin was designated to contact Nancy Lane, Chairman of the
Montana Shorthair Club, regarding being an “AKC Mentor Club” for MTBC
and the AKC Walking Trial in August.
Tana Kradolfer said she would contact Butch Nelson and Fred Overbee
regarding the potential support of the French Brittany breeders and
owners.
Future business at the next meetings should include:
-Election of Regional Officers
-Use of “Roberts Rules” during meetings
-A vote on by-laws and membership fees
-A list of potential members, phone #s, and e-mails
-Progress reports
Meeting was adjourned at 9:00 PM
A future meeting was tentatively set for Tues. May 8th, 7:00 pm at the
FWP conference room.
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