February 2003 Condensed Minutes
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CFA EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING FEBRUARY 1-2, 2003 Index to Minutes Secretary’s note: This index is provided only as a courtesy to the readers and is not an official part of the CFA minutes. The numbers shown for each item in the index are keyed to similar numbers shown in the body of the minutes. Animal Welfare Committee........................................................................................................(11) Ancestry Recording Service..........................................................................................................(7) Annual Meeting 2003 .................................................................................................................(18) Breed Awareness.........................................................................................................................(24) Breeder Referral Program .............................................................................................................(7) Breeds – Acceptance and Advancements ...................................................................................(16) Breeds and Standards..................................................................................................................(15) CD Committee ............................................................................................................................(23) Centennial Committee ................................................................................................................(24) Central Office Operations .............................................................................................................(7) CFA Logo Committee.................................................................................................................(24) CFA Media Show @ The Garden...............................................................................................(17) Clerking Program..........................................................................................................................(9) Corrections to the October 2002 Minutes.....................................................................................(1) Disaster Relief.............................................................................................................................(12) Disciplinary Hearings and Results..............................................................................................(28) Domestic Club Applications.........................................................................................................(3) E-Commerce ...............................................................................................................................(12) Education Committee..................................................................................................................(27) FIP Task Force............................................................................................................................(19) International Club Applications....................................................................................................(4) International Division Report........................................................................................................(5) International Show ........................................................................................................................(8) Japan Regional Report ..................................................................................................................(5) Judging Program ...........................................................................................................................(6) Judging Program – Applicants, Advancements and Relicensing..................................................(6) Junior Showmanship Program ....................................................................................................(20) Legislation...................................................................................................................................(19) Media and Publications...............................................................................................................(24) Mentorship Program ...................................................................................................................(21) Other Business ............................................................................................................................(27) Permanent Cattery Registration ....................................................................................................(7) Public Relations ..........................................................................................................................(10) Site Selection .............................................................................................................................(26) Treasurer/Budget Report...............................................................................................................(2) Web Site......................................................................................................................................(22) Winn Foundation ........................................................................................................................(13) Secretary's Note: The Officers and Board of Directors of the Cat Fanciers' Association, Inc. met on Saturday and Sunday, February 1-2, 2003, at the Houston Airport Marriott, Houston, Texas. President Don Williams called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. with the following members present: Mr. Don Williams (President) Ms. Pam DelaBar (Vice-President) Ms. Kathy Calhoun (Treasurer) Ms. Rachel Anger (Secretary) Ms. Debbie Kusy (NAR Director) Ms. Jean Grimm (NWR Director) Mrs. Betty Haden (GSR Director) Mrs. Liz Watson (GLR Director) George Eigenhauser, Esq. (SWR Director) Ms. Linda Berg (MWR Director) Ms. Peg Johnson (SOR Director) Mrs. Kayoko Koizumi (Japan Regional Director) Mr. Stan Barnaby (Director-at-Large) Ms. Jo Ann Cummings (Director-at-Large) Mrs. Kim Everett (Director-at-Large) Ms. Joan Miller (Director-at-Large) Mr. Darrell Newkirk (Director-at-Large) Mr. Gary Veach (Director-at-Large) Also present were Mr. Thomas Dent, CFA Executive Director, Mrs. Carol Krzanowski, Associate Director, Fred Jacobberger, Esq., CFA Legal Counsel, and Ms. Allene Tartaglia, Director Special Projects. Secretary's Note: For the ease of the reader, some items were discussed at different times but were included with their particular agenda. (1) CORRECTIONS TO THE MINUTES. Secretary Rachel Anger. 1. (9) JUDGING PROGRAM. ADVANCEMENTS Advanced to Approved Steve Gardea – SH 18 Yes 2. (10) SHOW RULES 12.07a … (2) A one-day show format consisting of six rings held on Saturday only with an entry limit of 225 cats. This format will permit up to six judgings per entry in any combination of Allbreed or specialty rings. A minimum of 12 judging cages per ring is 2 required for a single specialty ring; a minimum of 16 judging cages per ring is required for an Allbreed or double specialty ring. Eigenhauser: I move we approve the minutes, as amended. Williams called the motion. Motion carried. (2) TREASURER/BUDGET REPORT. Treasurer Kathy Calhoun gave the following report using a standing motion with the right to vote no: This report is based on the financial reports for the period beginning May 1, 2002 through November 30, 2003 . Contents of this report: Key Financial Indicator Analysis 2003-2004 Budget Requests Schedule Action Item Key Financial Indicators This report utilizes the year-to-date 2002-2003 Annual Budget approved at the June 2002 Board Meeting as a point of reference unless otherwise noted. Cash Reserves Key cash reserves are held at Allaire Community Bank, Fleet Bank and Bank One. Funds are also being held in a certificate of deposit. Overall reserves have increased over last year. Ordinary Income-Registrations and related services Relative to the 2002-2003 Annual Budget r evenue generated from litter registration, revenue generated from individual registration blue slips, yellow slips and prepaid registration are slightly ahead of budget. The tiered registration process has generated approximately $3000 in incremental income. This initiative, sponsored by Tom Dent, has been very effective in that it encourages timely registration which promotes increased registration and in addition, the late fee component of the tiered pricing generates income. Other service related categories that are below budget include championship confirmations, certified pedigrees and website sponsorship. International Show Revenue artificially inflates the ordinary income schedule relative to the budget in that gross revenue appears on the November balance sheet compared to a budget which was based on net revenue. In total, Ordinary Income is $168,000 favorable to budget on the balance sheet but factoring out the International Show, Ordinary Income is approximately $14,000 below budget. Media Income Total income derived from media which includes Yearbook, Almanac, and video sales is down approximately $22,900. Standard production costs for these publications have been trimmed in 3 prior years so there are very few additional opportunities for further savings without a change in strategy. Production costs related strictly to volume may see slight reductions. Unfortunately, income derived from advertising and circulation continues to decline. Yearbook advertising is $19,000