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MINUTES OF THE NJSDC
The meeting was called to order at 4:02 PM. Roll call was taken by Patty Bryce. Those in attendance were: Paul Murarik, Kathy Murarik, Paul Clarke (Skip), Ann Hardy, Glenn Jensen, Vicky Jensen and Patty Bryce. President's Message-report of activities in 2011 A thank you was given to Patty Bryce for hosting the meeting and Christmas party. Patty has volunteered to host the Spring meeting as well. There was no Spring meeting held in 2011 due to scheduling issues. Dues will be deferred until the Spring meeting. Educational Programs January 29, 2011 Kathy and Patty did two sledding/weight pulling demonstrations at the Girl Scout jamboree in Kinnelon, NJ. July 21-24, 2011 Kathy, Paul and Glenn worked the NJSDC booth giving out information and had sled dogs on hand for viewing. November 11, 2011 Kathy gave a sledding talk and demonstration at the American Christian School. December 3, 2011 Kathy and Patty gave a lecture at the Lord Sterling Environmental Education Center Frost Fest and both Siberian Huskies and Alaskan Malamutes were present. Correspondence The club received the insurance policy from Sportsman's Insurance Company. A thank you letter was received from the Morris County 4-H Fair. An e-mail from Animal Planet regarding filming of newborn puppies was received in August. Secretary's Report no report Patty read the minutes. Vicky Jensen made a motion to accepted them as read and Ann Hardy seconded them. Treasurer's Report Opening Balance and disbursements-Paul Murarik Opening balance from the last meeting in Dec. 2010...$1,263.42 Income from programs 1/29/11 Girl Scouts $250.00 3/29/11 Salem Drive School $250.00 12/4/11 Frost Fest $250.00 Total Income...$750.00 Expenses Sportsman's Insurance $532.50 Closing balance 12/11/11...$1,480.00 Committee Reports Web page..has been updated. The message board is still active-Kathy and Patty will meet with Neil in order to see if they can learn how to update the web site. Newsletter...Send any information to Patty (pabryce@embarqmail.com) so she can publish a newsletter regarding club members' activities New Business Kathy was approached by Mountain Creek regarding giving sledding demonstrations. However they may want the club to give sled dog rides, which we don't do. The gentleman didn't get back to Kathy to follow up. A discussion was held on participating in the Sparta Winter Carnival sometime in February 2012 and doing a demonstration. Glenn has volunteered to do the demonstration and Patty will demonstrate weight pulling with her Alaskan Malamute..Winter. Ann Hardy has agreed to help also. Kathy discussed the e-mail from Animal Planet in regard to filming newborn pups. None of the members had any pups but Kathy mentioned if they needed anything on sledding, demonstrations, weight pulling etc. the club would probably be able to do that. Announcements Spring meeting 2012 will be held at Patty Bryce's home. A date will be announced later. The meeting adjourned at 5:10 PM. Vicky made the motion to adjourn and Ann seconded it. Brags Paul ran in the four dog class and took a second place at the NJ Sands race in November 2011. Kathy ran in the three dog class and took a second place at the same NJ Sands race, 11/11. Her Siberian Husky, Libby, ran lead. Libby also has 9 conformation points towards her championship. Patty Bryce's King has 12 conformation points and needs a major to finish his championship at15 points. Her dog Chance has competed in AKC Rally and has two legs towards his title...He needs one more leg for a Rally Novice title. Rori and King are both training in Agility and will be competing for titles in the Spring. Ann Harding's Spirit (bred by Patty) garnished 2 championship points in October 2011 and her veteran champion dog Harry went Best of Opposite in Veteran's Class at Palisades KC in October 2011.
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