Author: Angela Profitt

The GCDOC board has voted to change the Bylaws Section 2 Dues. To change the Bylaws the Membership must also vote by secret ballot on the change presented by the board. Two-thirds of the membership present must vote “yes” to change the bylaws. We would like to change the word “sent” to each member to “make available” to each member and to change the days that a lapsed member can reapply to reinstate their membership from “90” to “30” days. Below is a copy of tje current Section 2 of the bylaws:

Section 2. DUES. GCDOC’s fiscal year is January 1 to December 31. The Membership year is November 1 to October 31. Membership dues shall be established by the board and shall not exceed $100 per year, payable to the Membership Chair on or before the last day of October. Dues for new members paid on or after July 1, shall carry over to the following year. No member may vote or hold office if that member’s dues are not paid for the current year. During the month of September, the Membership Chair shall send to each member a statement of dues for the ensuing year. After November 1 dues have lapsed, but members have a maximum of 90 days to reapply for membership. Such reapplying members must pay a reinstatement fee and dues as set forth in the Standing Rules.

The Gem City Dog Club annual membership meeting will be held Friday November

3rd at 7:00 PM.

The meeting will be preceded by a pot luck/carry-in dinner, starting at 6:00

PM.  Water provided by the club.  Bring your favorite dish to share with

your fellow club members.

During the meeting members will elect the board for 2024.  The ballot is

listed below.  Nominations from the floor are not accepted at the meeting.

Everyone on the slate is running unopposed, however a quorum is needed to

hold the election.

President Angela Profitt

Vice President Steve Hart

Secretary Donna Jennings

Treasurer Kathy Roberts

Membership Tami Woodrow

Registrar Maggie Melton

Member at Large (two year term) John Clifford

Member at Large (two year term) Michelle Collett

In addition to those listed above Barb Siler and Alicia Heidorn are on the

board, as they were elected for a two year term and have only served one

year.

It is with a heavy heart that we announce on behalf of the Huehn family that Ashley Huehn has passed away. We ask that at this time, everyone give the family time to process this tragedy and adjust to life without such an amazing person. We will update you with more information as it becomes available. 

There is a Membership Meeting on Feb 27 at 7pm. Please plan to attend as we have new members to vote in!

Please see attached minutes from the last meeting.

Don’t forget! The next Membership meeting will be Monday, April 25 at 7:00. Please come hear about all the things going on at the club!

“…so sad…Cindy is in Heaven as of about 4am Tuesday, March 15, 2022.”  Bill Alles

Cindy and Bill have been members for over 20 years.  Cindy was a great cook and she managed the “food court” for most of the dog shows at the Springfield building and land, banquets and special events.  She was also the Puppy Registrar for many years.  Her extended illness and passing is a great loss for our club. Cindy was owned by many King Charles Cavalier Spaniels and one Magical Japanese Chin. 

Please see the attached minutes from the November meeting.

We will be having a membership meeting on February 21. At 7:00, Mary Beam and Carol Lenehan will do a presentation on relaxation protocol (for your dog) and the meeting will be at 7:30. We hope to see you there!

Please accept my apologies for the short notice!

Angela

First of all, we would like to thank all the members who came to tonight’s meeting! We ended up with enough for our quorum.

Board members are:

Angela Profitt – President

Diana Stromley – Vice President

Kathy Roberts – Treasurer

Donna Jennings – Secretary

Tami Woodrow – Membership

Members At Large

Ashley Huehn, John Clifford, Barb Siler, Alicia Heidorn

Attention all members

We had a membership meeting on Sept. 21 where we needed to set the ballot for the upcoming election.  We did not have enough members present to vote on it. The board just had an emergency meeting tonight to decide what to do.  Unfortunately, we cannot change the bylaws, so there is nothing the board can do at this point.  The membership must vote on the ballots. 

We are going to have an emergency membership meeting on Sunday, October 3 at 7:30 pm. We need you to come and vote.  This is your club.  If no one comes to vote, there will be no board and no club.  This club is based on volunteers who love dogs.  There is a lot of work that goes on behind the scenes to make this club functional and  everyone needs to contribute.  We cannot stress enough how important this meeting is.  Please come to this meeting and vote on the ballots. 

GCDOC Board