Saluki Club of America Newsletter Spring 2011

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1 Saluki Club of America Newsletter Spring 2011 SCOA Officers Jay Kappmeier: President 232 Larimore Valley Drive Chesterfield, MO (636) Gary Roush: Vice-President P.O. Box 400 Lightfoot, VA (757) Mary Beth Rogers: Recording Secretary Mattaponi Trail Milford, VA (804) Catherine Comroe: Corresponding Secretary 3640 Lariat Dr. Cameron Park, CA (530) Sharon Walls: Treasurer 969 West Veterans Highway Jackson, NJ (732) Next Deadlline:July 10, 2011 Please complete the ballots that are inserted in your Newsletter. The future direction of the saluki breed is in your hands. Let your voices be heard. The Editor Cindy Brown: Board Member 19 White Oaks Road PO Drawer 29 Mesquite, NM (575) Frank Farrar: Board Member 5301 Fischer Road Clarksville, OH (937) In This Issue: President s Report 3 Membership Updates 4 Secretary s Report 5 Delegate s Report 8 Treasurer s Report 10 Committee Reports 14 The Saluki Club of America Newsletter is printed quarterly as the official record of the Club. Please send all articles and information for the Newsletter to the editor via to: Joanne Klova-Newsletter Editor tamarisk74@charter.net or USPS to 87 S. Oxford Road, Millbury, MA SCOA reserves the right to edit all submitted materials. All content copyright SCOA unless otherwise noted. Jan Isley: Board Member 703 Sylvan Drive Marietta, GA (770) jan@saluki.to Lorraine Trenholm: Board Member P.O. Box 1942 Ignacio, CO (970) rataki2@capecod.net Diana Farmer: Board Member 9787 N. 52nd Street Riley, KS (785) dmfarmer@ksu.edu Monica Stoner: A.K.C. Delegate P.O. Box 1708 Edgewood, NM (505) tsent@ix.netcom.com

2 S a l u k i C l u b o f A m e r i ca Page Committee Assignments and Chairs 2011 National Chair (Pg.2) Chair, Monica Stoner (tsent@ix.netcom.com) AKC Gazette Columnist (Pg.14) Brian Duggan (kyzylkum@jps.net) AKC Delegate (Pg.8) Monica Stoner (tsent@ix.netcom.com) Archives (No Report)Diana Farmer; Co-Chair (dmfarmer@ksu.edu) Barb King; Co-Chair (bking@advnet.net) Awards Selection Process (Pg.14) Beverly E.Griffith (sarea2000@yahoo.com), Cindy Brown, Lorraine Lilley, Gerry Page Book of Records (Pg.14) Carole Fisher; Chair (cfisher23@verizon.net), Linda Hawkyard, Carol Beyerle, Carol Rivette, Marilyn LaBrache Brown, Publicity-MaryAnn Lillemo Breeder Referral (Pg.14) Beverly Griffith; Chair (sarea2000@yahoo.com), Cathy Chapman;(sadik99@aol.com), Marilyn LaBrache-Brown; (Marilyn@labrache.com), Carol J. Rivette; (carolriv@charter.net ), Linda Scanlon (aarakis@aol.com), Starr White; (angelstone@execulink.com), Sharon Gauss; (saluki@tampabay.rr.com), Catherine Comroe Desert-Bred Education (Pg.15) Susan Schroeder; Chair (ashshira@siriusenterprises.com), Marjorie Cooke, Elizabeth Dawsari, Stephanie Gamble, Lynn Green, Lois Kincaid, Mary Beth Halsey-Rogers, Futurity (No Report) Terry Smith (ramazahn@comcast.net) Health and Genetics (Pg.16) Karen Arends,Chair (KArends999@aol. com), Casey Gonda, DVM, L. Sue Flynn, Marilyn LaBrache-Brown, Joanne Klova Internet Access (Pg.19) Susan Schroeder, Chair, Sharon Walls-Heddleston, Jan Isley Judges Education (Pg.19) Linda Scanlon-Chair, (aarakis@aol.com), Lorraine Trenholm, Catherine Comroe, Linda Deutsch, Diane Divin, Katie Souder, Sharon Walls, Lois Snyder, Kathy Morton Judge Selection Process (Pg.20) Bernie Betlach Chair (Bernie@betlach.com), Karen Chen, Joy Betlach Legislative Awareness (Pg.20) Linda Deutsch; (TAADeutsch@yahoo.com), Bernie Betlach, Gail Goodman Lure Coursing (Pg.23) Tom Cigolle Chair (tcigolle@aol.com), Carolyn M. Brown, Kevin Carlson, Dean Wright, Carol Fisher, Ellie Case, Jeanette Ringer, Katie Souder, MaryAnne Lillemo Membership (Pg.24) Jay Kappmeier, Chair (jaykappmeier@sprintmail.com), Cynthia D. Hahn, Asst. Chair, Lesley Brabyn, Leanne Broseus, Carolyn M. Brown, Terri Fortner-Jackson, Jean Schaeffer, Patty Woodbury Newsletter Joanne Klova-Editor (tamarisk74@harter.net), Mary Beth Rogers, Karen Chen Nominating Committee (No Report) Diana M. Farmer, Chair (dmfarmer@ksu.edu), Kim Morrison Anselmo, Thomas A. Cigolle Carola Butler, 1st Alt, Michael Bell, 2nd Alt. Parliamentarian Carl Holder Public Education (Pg.24) Stephanie Gamble, Chair, (yamadan@embarqmail.com), Jennifer Rimerman, Carol Smith, Joanne Klova SIU (No Report) Gary Parks, Chair (riversflyfishva@yahoo.com), Ellie Case SPDBS Liaison (No Rport) Susan Schroeder Specialties: National (Pg.2) Monica Stoner, Chair (tsent@ix.netcom.com) Specialty Advisory (No Report) Thomas A. Cigolle, Chair (tcigolle@aol.com), Kevin Carlson, Monica Stoner, Patsy J. Hoy, Don Magee Studbook (Pg.24) Carol Fisher (cfisher23@verizon.net ) Versatility (No Report) MaryAnn Lillemo, Chair, Linda Scanlon, Jennifer Rimerman, Terry Smith, Catherine Comroe Ways and Means (No Report ) Karen Magee, Chair (salukilover@sbcglobal.net), Barbara King, Carola Butler, Lois-Ann Snyder, Kathy Lipps, Monica Stoner, Patsy Hoy Ad Hoc Financial Planning, Gary Roush, Chair By-Laws Committee, Susan Schroeder, Chair, Bill Brown, Diana Farmer, Gary Roush, Jan Isley 2011 National2011National2011National2011National2011National2011National2011National2011National2011Natioinal2011National National Update Details of the National are on the website, including host hotels, other accommodations, and the activity schedule. The Lure Coursing Committee has submitted their schedule, and it promises to be a full but fun event. Help is always appreciated. Agility will be held at Derby City in Louisville on Sunday prior to the National. The choices were this arrangement or no Agility at all. Thanks to Celeste Johnson for her very hard work in making this possible. Trophies will be awarded at the National, and scores can be used for the Triathlon. Superintendent will be Ba-Ray and will be sending premium lists electronically. Please don t forget to donate to the trophy fund, in particular the Humane Purse. Looking forward to seeing you in Kentucky Monica Stoner National Chair, National2011National2011National2011National2011National2011National2011National2011National2011Natioinal2011National

3 S A L U K I C L U B O f A M E R I C A Page 3 From the President MARCH 2011 I am writing this message shortly before we receive the results of the Brindle Research Team s report. Hopefully this report will be in your hands before you read this message. First, all of us owe a great big THANK YOU to the team who put this together for us. Brian Duggan, Lin Hawkyard and Casey Gonda worked on this for five months. They have done their best to provide us with an unbiased set of information about the Brindle Coat Pattern in Salukis. It has not been an easy road for them as they sifted through years of history, many documents, photographs and genetic research work. Second, I urge every SCOA member to spend time with this document and read all of it. I have not yet seen it and will read my copy of it after it is mailed to everyone but I understand that it is extensive and informative. SCOA members are passionate about our breed. This is as it should be. People with opinions on either side of the Brindle Coat Pattern are likewise passionate about what they believe. There has been a cry from members for unbiased information on this subject. I do not know if this research will bolster or refute anyone s opinion. I do know that three of our members put a great deal of effort into bringing it to you for your consideration. We owe it to them and to the Breed to read it with an open mind. Jay Kappmeier March 4th, 2011

4 S A L U K I C L U B O f A M E R I C A Page 4 New Member Applications: Ed Panoutsos 118 Hilltop Trail Route 1 Euraka, MO His sponsors are Jeanie Rhodes and Mary Dee Sist, DVM. This is the first person either of these people have sponsored in a calendar year. Members wishing to comment on the suitability of the applicant have 30 days to submit a signed statement to the Chair of the Membership Committee. Jean Warner and Joel Scheinberg P.O. Box 1185 Las Vegas, NM Their sponsors are Monica Stoner and Gail Goodman. This is the first person either of these people have sponsored in a calendar year. Members wishing to comment on the suitability of the applicant have 30 days to submit a signed statement to the Chair of the Membership Committee. Julie L. Mueller 9721 East 61st Street Tulsa, OK Her sponsors are Sara Winstead and Lois Snyder. This is the first person either of these people have sponsored in a calendar year. Members wishing to comment on the suitability of the applicant have 30 days to submit a signed statement to the Chair of the Membership Committee. Michael McMillan PO Box 2374 Edmond, OK His sponsors are Daphane Lowe and CynDee Hahn. This is the first person either of these people have sponsored in a calendar year. Members wishing to comment on the suitability of the applicant have 30 days to submit a signed statement to the Chair of the Membership Committee. Mary Kline 1370 West Evergreen Dr Phoenixville, PA Her sponsors are Carol Fisher and Kim Allison. This is the first person either of them has sponsored in the last calendar year. Members wishing to comment on the suitability of the applicant have 30 days to submit a signed statement to the Chair of the Membership Committee. New Members: Marie Anti 3431 Nicole Lane Custer, WA M_111dragon@telcomplus.net Linda Fowler 277 East Mano Drive New River, AZ Linda@LKFcoa.com Valerie Kaeppler 300 Rancho LaMesa Drive La Mesa, NM KMSA16@gmail.com Terri Dickman 3725 Hollansburg Arcanu Greenville, OH kittchtch@hotmail.com Peter Ortiz 1804 Pine Village Drive Houston, TX alqazara_saluq@hotmail.com Membership Changes Address Changes Kim Allison kimallison@comcast.net Copyright Notice Unless otherwise indicated, all of the content of the Saluki Club of America Newsletter, Website and Announcement List is copyrighted by the Saluki Club of America, Inc. None of the material therein may be reproduced in any form whatsoever without the express permission of the Saluki Club of America, Inc.

5 Board Reports, Delegate s Report and Committee Reports Page 5 Reports of the Secretaries Minutes of the mid-year Teleconference 3/05/11 The meeting was called to order at 5:42 pm EST Present were Jay Kappmeier, Gary Roush, Mary Beth Rogers, Catherine Comroe, Sharon Walls, Cindy Brown, Frank Farrar, Diana Farmer, Jan Isley, Lorraine Trenholm, Monica Stoner- Delegate. There was discussion on how to bring the escalating costs of the National into line so the club could maintain solid financial footing. Gary Roush noted that the single most important financial revenue stream for the club was the National, followed by the Book of Records and dues. The Board must address declining revenues. Entry fees have been unchanged for at least 4 years, catalog ad costs also have not changed. Traditionally, auction revenues have been split with the organizations/committees who worked the auction. Vendor rates also have not changed in years. Lure coursing expenses remain high, particularly judging expenses. The Board agreed by consensus that the following steps would be implemented for the 2011 National Entries- first entry $36.00 Puppies $27.00 Sweepstakes $ Catalog ads- Full page, photo or no photo, $ half page $40.00 full page color $ If a full page is purchased, $5.00 discount on a marked catalog. Catalog Sales price- Pre ordered $10.00, on site $15.00, marked $ Live auction will have no revenue split, the number of items offered will be limited. Silent Auction will have no revenue split unless a group steps up to actually do the work, this gives the show chair some latitude in working with people. No seminar this year. Vendor space rates will be $ for a 10 x 10 for one day or duration of the show. Agility committee has made arrangements for Agility to be held this year in Louisville Kentucky. The Board is appreciative of the efforts made by Chair Celeste Johnson to find a revenue responsible way to have Agility as part of the National. The Show will run 4 days. The Show Chair will rearrange the schedule. The Lure coursing committee will be asked to reduce judging costs to $ The committee needs to work with Show Chair schedule The Show Chair will ensure the Judging contracts are adhered to. Premiums will be electronic this year. Show chair should look at reducing tenting. The Show Chair will look at the show secretary, superintendent and stewards expenses for the best cost savings. The Board next discussed possible ways to increase Book of Records revenue. Jay Kappmeier will work with Chair Carol Fisher, set up timely deposits on revenue, handout cards to eligible winners when they get the award. The committee will be asked to start to transition to electronic solicitations instead of USPS. The other major club expense is our newsletter. In the upcoming months the Board will explore the possibility of moving to an electronic newsletter for the majority of the membership. The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 pm EST Respectfully Submitted, Mary Beth Rogers, Recording Secretary Minutes of the Teleconference 2/08/11 Call to order time: 7:41 pm Present were Jay Kappmeir, Gary Roush, Mary Beth Rogers, Catherine Comroe, Sharon Walls, Cindy Brown, Diana Farmer, Jan Isley and Monica Stoner, Delegate. 1. Diana Farmer moved to approve the minutes from 12/21/10. The motion was seconded by Catherine Comroe and carried unanimously with Gary Roush and Sharon Walls abstaining. 2. Catherine Comroe move to approve the financials as posted on 1/1/11. Cindy Brown seconded the motion which carried unanimously. There was discussion the proposal for the 2013 National Bid that was expected in January. There was consensus that the proposal, upon arrival, should be vetted through

6 Board Reports, Delegate s Report and Committee Reports Page 6 the Specialty Advisory Committee and that any proposal would be given serious consideration by the Board. There was a brief discussion on the need answer the questions posed by Montrue Stoner-Townsend. It was the consensus of the Board that Jay Kappmeir would call Ms. Townsend personally and answer her questions. 3. Jan Isley moved to approve the membership application of Marie Anti. Diana Farmer seconded the motion which carried unanimously. 4. Jan Isley moved to approve the membership application of Linda Fowler. The motion was seconded by Catherine Comroe and carried unanimously. 5. Jan Isley moved to approve the membership application of Valerie Kaeppler. Catherine Comroe seconded the motion which carried unanimously. Cindy Brown as sponsor abstained. There was discussion on the disposition of the returned checks from the Futurity dated April 28, 2010 and June Sharon Walls noted that she had reached a satisfactory conclusion. SCOA would absorb the bank fees due to the long delay in deposit. Sharon Walls will write up a deposit procedure for the future to help avoid late deposits in the future. 6. Sharon Walls moved to approve the requested advance of $ for Vicky Clarke for work on the Book of Records. Catherine Comroe seconded the motion which carried unanimously. A meeting to discuss the bylaws was scheduled for March 5, The next Board meeting was for March 10, Gary Roush moved to adjourn at 8:30pm EST Respectfully Submitted, Mary Beth Rogers, Recording Secretary Minutes for the Teleconference of 3/5/11 Call to order time: 4:41pm EST Present at the meeting were Jay Kappmeier, Gary Roush, Mary Beth Rogers, Catherine Comroe, Sharon Walls, Frank Farrar, Jan Isley and Lorraine Trenholm. There was discussion about the arrival of the Brindle Research Team report and how it would be disseminated. The Chair of the committee, Brian Duggan has requested that the report go out in hard copy, double sided and a copy go to each member. Gary Roush moved to print in hard copy with a cover, the Brindle Research committee report which will be sent out to every member and this is the only way the report will distributed at this time, we will send out an Announcement that this has been received and we are in the process of copying the report, the survey for the sense of the membership, responses will go to the club parliamentarian by Carl Holder, and the supporting AKC documentation all to be in the mail by March 11. Jan Isley seconded the motion which carried unanimously. If the result of the sense of the membership is to change the standard then a committee will be formed as per the AKC requirements. There was a brief discussion on the bylaws and it was agreed by consensus that the suggestions noted by the Board pertaining to procedures would be given to the committee for consideration. The meeting was adjourned at 5:29 pm EST Respectfully submitted, Mary Beth Rogers, Recording Secretary Minutes of the teleconference 3/10/11 The meeting was called to order at 7:41pm EST Present were Jay Kappmeier, Gary Roush, Mary Beth Rogers, Catherine Comroe, Sharon Walls, Cindy Brown, Frank Farrar, Diana Farmer, Jan Isley, Lorraine Trenholm, Monica Stoner. 1. Diana Farmer moved to approve JEC membership recommendations as provided below. The motion was seconded by Sharon Walls and carried unanimously. JEC membership guidelines Must be comfortable talking to potential and current judges and have the ability to discuss positive traits in a variety of salukis without bias as to breeders/owners/ pedigree. Shall have been a SCOA member in good standing for 5 yrs. Must attend a minimum of 2 SCOA national specialty shows within a 7-year period.

7 Board Reports, Delegate s Report and Committee Reports Page 7 Shall have been in the breed 12 years, bred 3 5 litters (whelped and raised personally) and finished 4 AKC champions and participated in AKC or field performance activities during their time in Salukis both with the get from those litters and as a Saluki Fancier. A member is required to have performance activity experience, and qualifies as such with having one of the choices below: 1. participated in, with a saluki, a minimum of 20 open field or lure coursing trials in 10 years 2. is either a lure coursing judge, an open field coursing judge or an open field huntmaster. It is agreed that the committee member speaks for the JEC and agrees to the policies and precepts of the Committee. Further, it is understood and agreed that the JEC presentation is to be presented in its entirety with no content revisions or additions. Failure to comply may result in removal as a member of JEC. Members of the JEC Must have a computer and access Must follow JEC rules for putting photos into programs Must follow JEC rules for additions to programs Must follow JEC Rules for hands-on presentations Must agree to follow JEC philosophy Must fit AKC requirements for mentors: AKC requirement is (noting that the litters must be whelped and raised personally) Should have some capability to work with Power Point, or at least view the program in Power point viewer The following additional abilities are highly desirable and should be considered when suggesting new members for the committee. The higher the level of computer skills, the better Should be able to resize photos Should be available to give presentations, and able to travel on their own dime. Should be able to set up a computer and run the presentation 2. Gary Roush moved to seat Jan Isley on the internet committee as requested by the Chair, Susan Schroeder. Sharon Walls seconded the motion which carried unanimously with Jan Isley abstaining. 3. Diana Farmer moved to ratify the Board approval of the composition of the supporting document pdf, prepared by Catherine Comroe, to accompany the Brindle Research team report. Jan Isley seconded the motion which carried unanimously. 4. Gary Roush moved to express the Board s appreciation to the Brindle Research Team for the work they put in assembling the report. Jan Isley seconded the motion which carried unanimously. Jay Kappmeier noted that as we have moved through the various stages of the brindle debate we have kept AKC in the loop and, as the Brindle Research Team has agreed, he would like to see the packet, with all material supplied to Mike Liosis at AKC. 5. Gary Roush moved that SCOA will mail a hard copy of the BRT report and all supporting documentation including the survey ballot, to Mike Liosis at AKC. Diana Farmer seconded the motion which carried unanimously. Discussion was had on how we deal with the SCOA member list as both moderators had resigned due to the volume of posts both on the list and the tenor of the s received privately. The list has proven to be difficult if not impossible to moderate over the last few years. It is the opinion of the Board that the list cannot be maintained without two fulltime moderators who can moderate daily. 5. Gary Roush moved that owing to the resignation of both moderators the Board will suspend posting to the member e- list until other solutions can be evaluated. The motion was seconded by Diana Farmer and carried unanimously. There was discussion about Carol Fishers request for help from the Board regarding the insistence by one of the members that the Chair of the BoR was not acting properly because she would not list Best in International Invitational (an ASFA event) as a title. SCOA recognizes titles from title issuing organizations like AKC and ASFA. Currently, BII is an event award and not recognized by ASFA as a title. Gary Roush followed up and found this was correct. The next Board meeting is set for March 24, Gary Roush moved to adjourn at 8:45pm EST Respectfully submitted, Mary Beth Rogers, Recording Secretary

8 Board Reports, Delegate s Report and Committee Reports Page 8 Delegate s Report DELEGATE MEETING MARCH 2011 HIGHLIGHTS: Election of three board members: Robert A. Amen, Dr. Carmen L. Battaglia, Steven D. Gladstone. Voted to update requirements for show veterinarians, and to create a common deadline for show and judge panel applications. Motions read on: an AKC Board member who has served two consecutive terms will be ineligible to run until they sit out one full four year term. There is an I-Phone app with photos of AKC recognized breeds, along with a write up and the standard. Photos were chosen by AKC, and can be changed by the Parent Club, with a maximum of three photos per breed. FROM THE COMMITTEES: Parent Club Committee: Wikipedia. At the last meeting, the definition of AKC on Wikipedia was discussed, and a decision made to correct this definition, parts of which are AR slanted. Since changes can be made by anyone, AKC posted different language, which was changed quickly back to the original wording. This has happened several times. AKC has attempted to establish a temporary block on changes but it s better to have multiple references and footnotes to verify the message. AKC Referral Program - AKC sends a list of people who have achieved titles on their dogs to the Parent Clubs. A suggestion was made to use this list as an outreach to contact people concerning membership in the Parent Club, or at least in local clubs. Going from the other direction, when a puppy has reached six months, AKC contacts the owner to advise them concerning all breed or breed clubs in their area, Breeder of Merit program: A proposal was put forward to place Parent Club members who hold a Breeder of Merit at the top of the list for that breed. Concerns were expressed about the program having no teeth, since people say they have had recommended tests performed when in fact they have not. Plus there is no provision for passing the tests, only for having them done. It was pointed out some breeds are in such dire straits, if they eliminated suspect dogs from their breeding programs, the breed would be finished. By testing, they are able to use the least affected dogs and work toward improving health of the breed. The question came up on how to motivate Parent Clubs to encourage their members to apply for Breeder of Merit. One suggestion is a Parent Club of Excellence, based on a percentage of membership accomplishments, number of new members, with the number of Breeders of Merit weighing heavily, along with JEC programs and AKC titles. This program is still in planning. A question came up concerning requirements to join a Parent Club. At the AKC Parent Club Conference, a straw poll showed the Afghan Hound and Saluki Club have the longest requirement, of seven years, which the Afghan Hound club has since reduced. When asked, AKC said this was a decision of the Parent Club. AKC reviews By Laws and makes recommendations according to the state of incorporation but does not interfere in the longevity decision. Membership requirements must be in the By Laws. Moratorium on new clubs. AKC has halted confirmation of new clubs while a study is made concerning the number of clubs and size of shows. In some areas there are too many clubs, and some of the clubs are failing. A point was made concerning parts of the country where the usual drive to a show is more than three hours, and the different needs of dog show exhibitors and clubs in different parts of the country. Alan Kalter said it this is more of a pause than a full stop. Mention was made by several members of the importance of local specialty clubs, and staff agreed the proposal needs to be reviewed according to type and location of club.

9 Board Reports, Delegate s Report and Committee Reports Page 9 Canine Health Committee - There was a discussion concerning sponsorship of the Veterinary Outreach program. The current sponsors are not realizing enough feedback from the schools, and do not want to continue support. At this time the message the students get is to sterilize dogs, and that breeders are bad. AKC proposed an on campus student liaison who could assist in promoting pure bred dogs, and funds have been allocated for a pilot program. CHIC - There are now 141 breeds in the CHIC program, with just under 65,000 dogs issued CHIC numbers. The DNA bank has 12,000 blood samples from 155 breeds. This year CHIC will be presenting at the national specialties of Shetland Sheepdogs, Whippets, Cavaliers and Bouviers. They can schedule to present when asked, and can coordinate this with a study done for the breed. The best location they have found for presentations and any lab work has been Purina, since there is a local vet school plus excellent facilities. Legislative issues pertaining to canine health: Translocation of live animals (importing dogs for the animal shelters in the US. The incidence of heartworm has increased exponentially in areas with a high number of imports, along with many other diseases including Brucellosis. Legislation in Irvine CA to close the sale of live animals in pet shops also wants to regulate breeders who sell through the Internet (not regulated by USDA). The language right now affects breeders who produce more than fifty puppies a year, owned or co-owned breedings. The Canine Health Foundation has made a deal with CBS for 30 second Public Service Announcements eight times a day, on the board in Times Square. The Bloat Survey has been submitted to the Veterinary Journal of Medicine and is now in peer review. Breeder of Merit - Clubs need to make a decision on health tests to help with adding levels of recognition to the program. At this time, out of 29,000 breeders, only 16,000 can reach the current standards for Breeder of Merit. Additional requirements, such as DNA for all breeding stock, could be used for a tiered recognition program. AKC is checking a sample of litter registrations for those who apply for Breeder of Merit, to verify if health tests have been conducted. Often when they call the breeders have either done the tests but not submitted the results, or they have the tests done right away. If no tests are recommended by the Parent Club, then no tests are required by AKC. Respectfully Submitted Monica Henderson Stoner Delegate

10 Board Reports, Delegate s Report and Committee Reports Page 10 Treasurer s Report Saluki Club of America Jan thru Dec 2010 Fiscal Report Net Income: $1, Ordinary Income/Expense Income Expense Agility Revenue 1, Admin/BOD Expense 3, Desert Bred Education Revenue Agility Expense 2, Donations Received AKC Delegate Expense EBK Scholarship Donations Bad Check Charge Futurity Revenue 2, Bank Fees Health & Genetics Revenue Charitable Donations Humane Purse Donations 1, Consumable Inventory Lure Coursing Revenue 4, Corporation Filing Fees Membership Dues Received 7, Desert Bred Education Expense National Revenue 29, Durable Goods Rally Revenue EBK Scholarship Disbursement SCOA Supported Entry Rebate Rev Friend of the Saluki Award Ways and Means Revenue Sales 18, Futurity Expense 2, Western Regional Revenue 8, Health & Genetics Expense Total Income 75, Humane Purse 1, Insurance Internet Expense Judges Education Expense Lure Coursing Expense 3, National Expenses 28, Newsletter 1, Office Expense Perpetual Trophies Postage Public Education Expense Rally Expense Software Special Meeting 1, Taxes Ways and Means Expenses 14, Western Regional Expense 6, Total Expense 74,018.95

11 Board Reports, Delegate s Report and Committee Reports Page 11 Saluki Club of America 2010 National Specialty Final Accounting Net Income: $2, Ordinary Income/Expense Income Expense Agility Revenue Agility Expense National Catalogs Agility Auction Income Agility AKC Fees National Catalogs Printing 2, Agility Entry Fees Agility Equipment Rental Natl Catalog Ads Postage 8.60 Agility Trophy Donations Agility Golf Cart Rental Natl Marked Catalogs Postage Total Agility Revenue 1, Agility Grounds Rental Total National Catalogs 3, Lure Coursing Revenue Agility Judge Fee National Discretionary Expenses AKC Lure Coursing Revenue Agility Mileage National Hospitality AKC JC Tests Agility Portable Toilets Hospitality Booth AKC LC Trophy Donations Agility Ribbons/Rosettes National Cookout AKC Lure Coursing Entry Fees Agility SCOA Medallions 9.00 National Ice AKC QC Tests Agility Secretary National Wine & Cheese Social Total AKC Lure Coursing Revenue 1, Agility Trophies Total National Hospitality 2, ASFA Lure Coursing Revenue Total Agility Expense 2, National Judges ASFA LC Trophy Donations Lure Coursing Expense National Conformation Judge 2, ASFA Lure Coursing Entry Fees AKC Lure Coursing Expense Obedience Judge Total ASFA Lure Coursing Revenue 1, AKC LC Equipment Rental Sweepstakes Judge SCOA Lure Coursing Revenue AKC LC Event Fee Total National Judges 2, LC General Donation AKC LC Field Clerk National Judges Hospitality SCOA LC Practice Runs Revenue AKC LC Gasoline National Other Supplies SCOA LC Puppy Fun Run Revenue AKC LC Golf Cart Rental National Other Supplies - Other SCOA LC S-Stake Trophy Donation AKC LC Grounds Rental Total National Other Supplies SCOA Lure Coursing Single Stake AKC LC Judge Fees National Premium Total SCOA Lure Coursing Revenue 1, AKC LC Lure Operator National Rentals Total Lure Coursing Revenue 3, AKC LC Per Capita Fees Golf Cart Rental National Revenue AKC LC Portable Toilets Grounds Rental 2, General Show Fund AKC LC Rosettes/Ribbons Portable Toilets Rescue Parade Donation AKC LC SCOA Medallions Tenting 4, Total General Show Fund AKC LC Trophies Total National Rentals 7, National Catalogs AKC Lure Coursing Judge Fees National Seminar Expenses National Catalog Ads 1, Total AKC Lure Coursing Expense 1, AV Equipment National Catalog Sales 1, ASFA Lure Coursing Expense Venue Rental National Marked Catalog Sales ASFA LC Equipment Rental Total National Seminar Expenses Total National Catalogs 2, ASFA LC Field Clerk National Show Photographer National Entry Fees ASFA LC Gasoline National Show Secretary Expense 1, Conformation 14, ASFA LC Golf Cart Rental National Show Superintendent Junior Showmanship ASFA LC Grounds Rental National Showgrounds Expense Native Costume ASFA LC Judge Motel Flowers & Decorations Obedience ASFA LC Judge Transportation Total National Showgrounds Expense Sweepstakes Entry Fees 2, ASFA LC Lure Operator National Stewards Triathlon ASFA LC Per Capita Fees National Sweeps Cash Prizes 1, Total National Entry Fees 17, ASFA LC Portable Toilets Triathalon National Hospitality Donations ASFA LC Rosettes/Ribbons Total National Expenses 27, Donation - Hospitality Booth ASFA LC SCOA Medallions Rally Expense Wine & Cheese Donations ASFA LC Trophies AKC Rally Recording Fee Total National Hospitality Donations ASFA Lure Coursing Judge Fees AKC Rally Scheduling Fee National Raffle/Auction Income Total ASFA Lure Coursing Expense 1, Rally Golf Cart Rental Live Auction Income 1, SCOA Lure Coursing Expense Rally Grounds Rental National Silent Auction SCOA LC Equipment Rental Rally Judging Fees Total National Raffle/Auction Income 2, SCOA LC Field Clerk Rally Portable Toilets National Seminar Income SCOA LC Golf Cart Rental Rally Rosettes Educational Seminar 0.00 SCOA LC Grounds Rental Rally SCOA Medallions Seminar Donation SCOA LC Judge Rally Show Secretary Seminar DVD SCOA LC Lure Operator Rally Show Supt Total National Seminar Income SCOA LC Portable Toilets Rally Trophies National Trophy Donations SCOA LC Ribbons/Rosettes Total Rally Expense Conformation 2, SCOA LC SCOA Medallions 3.00 Total Expense 33, General SCOA LC Trophies Junior Handler Total SCOA Lure Coursing Expense Native Costume Total Lure Coursing Expense 3, Obedience National Expenses Sweepstakes Trophy Donations National AKC Fees 2, Triathalon National Awards Total National Trophy Donations 3, National Medallions National Vendor Booth Rental 2, National Rosettes/Ribbons Total National Revenue 29, Rosettes-Conformation Rally Revenue Rosettes-Obedience Rally Entry Fees Rosettes/Ribbons Shipping Rally Trophy Donations Total National Rosettes/Ribbons Total Rally Revenue National Trophies 1, Total Income 35, Total National Awards 2,509.79

12 Board Reports, Delegate s Report and Committee Reports Page 12 Saluki Club of America 2010 Western Regional Final Fiscal Report Net Income: $1, Ordinary Income/Expense Income Expense Lure Coursing Revenue Lure Coursing Expense AKC Lure Coursing Revenue AKC Lure Coursing Expense AKC Lure Coursing Entry Fees AKC LC Equipment Rental Total AKC Lure Coursing Revenue AKC LC Grounds Rental ASFA Lure Coursing Revenue AKC LC Judge Transportation ASFA Lure Coursing Entry Fees AKC LC Per Capita Fees Total ASFA Lure Coursing Revenue AKC LC SCOA Medallions 9.00 Total Lure Coursing Revenue Total AKC Lure Coursing Expense Western Regional Revenue ASFA Lure Coursing Expense WR Booth Vendor Revenue ASFA LC Equipment Rental WR Catalog Ads ASFA LC Grounds Rental WR Catalog Sales ASFA LC Per Capita Fees WR Entries Conformation 4, Total ASFA Lure Coursing Expense WR Meals Total Lure Coursing Expense WR Silent Auction Western Regional Expense WR Trophies Donation 1, WR AKC Fees Total Western Regional Revenue 8, WR Catalog Printing Total Income 8, WR Hospitality WR Judge Hospitality WR Judges Fees WR Conformation Judge WR Sweepstakes Judge Total WR Judges Fees WR Meals WR Postage (unspecified) WR Premium Printing WR Program Printing WR Rentals WR Grounds Rental WR Portable Toilets Total WR Rentals WR Ribbons/Rosettes WR SCOA Medallions WR Secretary Fee WR Sweepstakes Cash Prizes WR Trophies 1, Total Western Regional Expense 7, Total Expense 7,338.67

13 Board Reports, Delegate s Report and Committee Reports Page 13 Saluki Club of America - Balance Report As of: March 7, 2011 ASSETS Current Assets Checking/Savings Bank of America BofA EBK Scholarship Funds 2, BofA H&G Research Fund 1, BofA Humane Purse Fund BofA Legislative PAC Fund Bank of America Gen Fund 12, Total Bank of America 16, PayPal - Gen Fund 3, PNC Checking PNC - Natl Trophy Fund PNC Checking - Gen Fund 5, Total PNC Checking 4, Total Checking/Savings 24, Total Current Assets 24, TOTAL ASSETS 24, LIABILITIES & EQUITY Equity Opening Balance Equity 29, Unrestrict (retained earnings) -3, Net Income Total Equity 24, TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY 24,910.66

14 Board Reports, Delegate s Report and Committee Reports Page 14 Reports of Committees AKC Gazette Columnist The Saluki column in the AKC Gazette continues to be published in the February, May, August and November issues. Brian Duggan Awards Selection Process Committee March 2011 As of February 21, 2011 I have not received any nominations for the Friend of the Saluki or the AKC Good Sportsmanship Awards. The deadline was March 1. This is disappointing as the nomination forms have been available online all year and reminders have been put in the newsletter. Respectively submitted, Beverly Griffith Book of Records The 2010 Book of Records project is currently underway. We sent out 230 US invite letters, Three to people in Canada and 57 invite letters.the invite letters all included each person s dog s accomplishments and a page with an order form. The 2010 BoR should be ready for pick up at the SCOA National in June BoRs as well as BoR will be for sale in KY for $40 each. Books can also be ordered through the SCOA website at in the store. $40 plus shipping. Carol Fisher (Book of Records Chair) cfisher23@verizon.net Breeder Referral Chair- Beverly Griffith sareas2000@yahoo.com I had one international inquiry. They were sent the caveat, and the webpage password. I did not hear back from them. Pacific Northwest- Marilyn LaBrache Brown marilyn@ labrache.com

15 Board Reports, Delegate s Report and Committee Reports Page 15 Marilyn had one inquiry since the previous report. The caveat was sent and they did not respond to it. Pacific Northwest and Northern California- Catherine Comroe Catherine@saluki.net Catherine had two inquiries. She did not hear back after sending the caveat letters. Pacific Northwest and Northern California- Catherine Comroe Catherine@saluki.net Catherine had two inquiries. She did not hear back after sending the caveat letters. Southwest and Southern California- Cathy Chapman sadik99@aol.com Cathy had two inquiries with no replies to the caveat letter. South Central- Linda Scanlon aarakis@aol.com Since the last report there have been 4 inquiries (UT, TX, LA, NE) with 3 responding to the caveat. One realized a saluki was not a good fit for her, 2 are hoping to get an adult and realize that may take some time to find the right fit for them and the saluki. North Central- Carol Rivette carolriv50@charter.net Carol had two inquiries this quarter. One did not reply. The other is working with someone. North East- Starr White starr@angelstonefarms.com Starr had three inquiries. Each was sent the caveat. One was sent on to the list of available dogs. South East- Sharon Gause saluki@tampabay.rr.com Sharon had three inquiries and only one reply to the caveat. Respectively submitted, Beverly Griffith 2/21/2011 Desert-Bred Education The Desert Bred Exhibition At the National Pending the finalization of the National schedule, we anticipate that the Desert Bred Exhibition will be held the evening of Thursday, June 9. We will once again be putting together a catalog of Generation 0-2 hounds entered in the Exhibition, and ask that exhibitors send information about their COO and COO descent hounds, including generation, dog s name, sire and dam if known, birth date, breeder, owner, and primary COO to Mary Beth Rogers <arteclectic@bealenet.com> by May 1st for inclusion in the catalog. Last minute entrants will not be turned away, but they will not be in the catalog. If in doubt, go ahead and include your hound in the catalog. If you will be bringing a Gen 3 hound, it would also be helpful to have that information in advance. We are also offering the opportunity to advertise in the! Exhibition Catalog. We will be implementing a new format for the catalog this year - we will be using the same catalog format, complete with the same advertising, for all Desert Bred Exhibitions held throughout the year, including the National, and any SCOA Regional specialties. The Exhibition entries will change to reflect the entries of each event, but the rest of the catalog will remain the same. This means more coverage for your advertising dollar. Price for a full page ad is $35 and all ads are due by May 1st. For more Exhibition details, contact Susan Schroeder < ashshira@ siriusenterprises.com - please put the words Desert Bred Exhibition in the subject line> or visit our page on the National web site at national-events/desert-breds/. Exhibition entrants published in the catalog will be included in the 2011 SCOA Book of Records, with the opportunity to add photographs for a fee. The desert bred community has traditionally done a great job of supporting the Book of Records. Let s continue to support this very worthwhile publication. Following the Exhibition we will once again welcome one and all into the ring for a meet and greet with the exhibitors and the hounds. Feel free to share this information. We are looking forward to seeing everyone and their Salukis in June! Respectfully submitted, Susan Schroeder Chair, Desert Bred Education

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19 Board Reports, Delegate s Report and Committee Reports Page 19 Respectfully submitted, Karen Arends, Chair SCOA Health & Genetics Committee Members: Karen Arends, Chair KArends999@aol.com Marilyn LaBrache Brown Marilyn@LaBrache.com Sue Flynn SFlynn2412@aol.com Casey Gonda DVM equinedr@aol.com Joanne Klova tamarisk74@charter.net Internet Access The Internet Access committee has been busy with the National section of the web site. If you haven t had a chance to check it out, please take the time to take a look at it: It is being updated as the committee receives information about the various events scheduled for the National. In addition to event and schedule information, you will find places to donate for trophies, sign up for things such as marked catalogs and costume classes, as well as information about places to stay. Like so many endeavors this club undertakes, the web site depends on the input of the various committees for accurate, current information. If you have updates for the website, please send them to webkeeper@salukiclub. org. Respectfully submitted, Susan Schroeder, Chair Judges Education The Judges Education Committee has completed the work requested by the board in regard to a discrepancy in the language pertaining to committee membership requirements. They have also added a clarification (requested by the board) as to how field experience is quantified. This work has been submitted to the board and is on the agenda to be reviewed for approval at the next board telephone meeting later this week.

20 Board Reports, Delegate s Report and Committee Reports Page 20 The committee has also been working on a list of approved mentors and is close to finishing a preliminary list. Hopefully, AKC and those requesting information about judging the breed will find this list useful. (The requirements for mentor approval were approved by the board in 2010 and have been posted to the SCOA website.) Upcoming seminars &/or workshops: Diane Divin will do a seminar for the Dallas Judges Workshop in May, June will see the formal program once again presented at the national specialty according to AKC requirements, and in Aug., two formal presentations are scheduled (unfortunately, only a few hours drive from one another and in the same week), one for the ADSJ Advanced Institute and one for the AKC Advanced Hound Institute. Respectfully submitted, Linda Scanlon Judges Selection Process Please see the enclosed inserts. Respectifully submitted, Bernie Betlach, Chair Legislative Awareness We are currently experiencing a well funded, and strategically astute Animal Rights Movement, which has an end goal of severing direct ties between Humans and Animals, a process which removes our rights & our freedom of choice in pets, diet, clothing, entertainment, and more. Their strategic attacks, in the form of legislation, drafted in small incremental steps, are designed to whittle away your rights are on many fronts; against farmers, research, entertainment, hunters, and animal ownership and breeding. The sophisticated AR organizations are masters at utilizing the Media, have huge legal departments, make substantial political contributions, and effectively use lobbyists, and manipulation of their constituents into mass e-, fax, phone, and letter campaigns. Most all of the animal enterprises affected have formed strong organizations to counter these threats with the exception of the (companion) small animal fanciers who suffer from apathy and the willingness to allow the Animal Rights organizations to divide us among ourselves. In several battles in California, Missouri, Nebraska, and other states we have seen hunters and farm organizations rising to topple legislative attacks on dog and cat ownership while our members do very little. It is time overdue for us to wake up and defend our rights. The first step is being aware and then taking an active role. There are several organizations tracking threatening legislation, which we can tap into. They are quite efficient at tracking at a Federal and State level but tracking legislation at Municipal level is dependant on each of us tracking in our own communities and IMMEDIATELY reporting proposed legislation to our State Federations, the AKC, or NAIA who will analyze, assess risk and develop a plan of action. Federal & State Legislative Challenges Please feel free to check your state on these various sites/lists that follow... Monthly! If you become aware of a situation in your State or Municipality that may be of concern and have not received an alert, please do contact your State Federation (if you have one), the AKC Gov. Relations Dpt. at the AKC site, NAIA site, or contact the SCOA Legislative Awareness Committee & we will pursue it through the various sources. Local & Municipal Legislative Challenges Please find out what newspaper or other media your municipality uses to post public notices. All proposed changes in existing ordinances and proposed new ordinances MUST be posted to allow for public input before they are voted on. Check these regularly to make sure a new anti dog ordinance is not snuck through while you were napping. If you see something of concern contact your state Federation &/or the AKC for advice and guidance. If an experienced person cannot attend the appropriate meeting with you the AKC will advise & if appropriate send a personalized letter advising the township/city on appropriate State restrictions or amendments to make the proposal legal and reasonable. It is immensely easier to defeat a proposal before it is adopted than to try to repeal or change it after the fact. Following are several resources where you can track Proposed Legislative Changes that may affect you and your right to continue to enjoy your Animals. While this committee will continue to alert you to whatever situations we become aware of, checking the lists monthly and your municipal notices weekly gives us a better grip on what needs to be addressed in a timely manner.

21 Board Reports, Delegate s Report and Committee Reports Page 21 American Kennel Club, Government Relations Dpt. Tracks bills at Federal, and State level, updated daily. Also publishes on site Alerts, articles of relevance, and a monthly E-Newsletter, Taking Command org. Offers position papers, and analysis and assistance in dealing with proposed legislation. National Animal Interest Alliance (NAIA) www. naiaonline.org The educational organization concerning all diverse animal enterprises. Various resources NAIA Trust Sister organization which is a 501(c) 4 and addresses legislative issues affecting the various animal enterprises it endorses and works to protect. Various resources including legislative alerts, sample letters, and a cap wiz program to assist in locating and contacting legislators. Monthly National Legislation Report from Ken Sondej & Linda Witkwski Ken & Linda prepare a list monthly that list legal actions of interest or concern Federally, by State, and by municipality within each State. The Federal and State legislation listings should be fairly accurate as these can be taken from Government Sites. The lists of municipality legislation are not necessarily complete as they only have what information is forwarded to them from within the states. The current edition of the Monthly National Legislation Report is available at the following link: legi/ Following is a list of State Federations of Dog Clubs: Alabama Alabama Canine Coalition Baba Monk, President Info@alabamacaninecoalition.org Arkansas Grover Jameson (479) Ark.STEPP@ymail.com Sacramento Council of Dog Clubs Joan Gibson Reid jgrcorgis@comcast.net The Animal Council Sharon Coleman TheAnimalCouncil@aol.com Concerned Dog Owners of California Sharon Shilkoff sharon@cdoca.org Colorado Colorado Federation of Dog Clubs Linda Hart Kharahs@comcast.net Connecticut Connecticut Dog Federation Ralph Slater westhighlander10@aol.com Delaware Delaware Dog Owners Association David Lawson info@delawaredogs.org Florida Florida Association of Kennel Clubs Susan Smith Mikahkid2@aol.com Georgia Georgia Canine Coalition Gail LaBerge OUTLAND@laberge.org & Lynette White Idaho Idaho Dog Coalition Wyoma Clouss info@idahodogcoalition.org California California Federation of Dog Clubs Judythe Coffman, President judy@cfodconline.org