General Meeting Minutes 7th February 2012



Meeting opened 8.05pm

Apologies: R Kearney, P Gavaghan, S Hunt, M Brown, S Axe, C Sparks, E Longhaw, B Thorogood, J Hole, G Murray, C Jagtenberg
Accepted: K Devlin
Seconded: J Ball Carried


Minutes from the previous General Meeting as distributed in the Newsletter taken as read.

Accepted: J Convery Seconded: J Taylor Carried.


Correspondence Out:

  • Nil


  • Correspondence In:

    1. S Malady


    Business arising from the Minutes:

  • Rally O Times have been finalised and are underway. Proposal as written by Wendy Ganly.


  • Business Arising from Correspondence

    J Convery moved that a letter of thanks be sent to S Malady.

    Seconded: K Taylor Carried


    Treasurers Report: Presented by L Kelleher in the absence of the Treasurer

    Business arising from Treasurer’s Report - Nil

    Treasurer’s Report accepted: J Taylor Seconded: A Shackleton Carried.


    Other Reports

    Canteen Manager: Written report attached to Minutes Book

    Grounds Manager: Written report attached to Minutes Book

    Hall Manager: Written report attached to Minutes Book

    Shop Manager: Written report attached to Minutes Book>

    Social Secretary:Nil

    Training Supervisor: Written report attached to Minutes Book

    Trial Secretary: Written report attached to Minutes Book


    Sub Committee Reports

    Instructors Meeting: Nil

    Accepted: K Ciezarek Seconded: C Humphreys Carried.


    General Business

    Motion regarding Obedience Dog of the Year Award. J Convery handed out copies of the proposed changes to the Obedience Dog of the Year Award. After some discussion J Convery moved ‘that the changes be accepted and that all previous motions be rescinded”

    Seconded: P Convery Carried

    Dancing with Dogs Seminar. L Kelleher spoke about the proposed Seminar and Members agreed it was a good idea. Date and price to be finalised

    Social Class guidelines. Social Class guidelines were read out and agreed to by Members.

    Red Cross calling. Proposed dates 3rd or 24th March 9.00am to 2.00pm. Date to be finalised.

    Solicitor has Constitution completed and is ready for collection. K Millard to collect.

    J Shields moved “that the position of Training Manager be reinstated”

    Seconded: C Humphreys Carried

    W Ganly said that the Agility Equipment was blocking access to the Obedience Equipment for Trial training Monday nights. After some discussion J Convery moved “that we sell the Agility Trailer which would leave more room in the storeroom”.

    Seconded: W Ganly Carried

    A Silent Auction was suggested and agreed to.




    Meeting closed 9.15pm


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