2006 Alpines International Club Annual Meeting

During the ADGA National Convention October 15-21, 2006
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Check back for more details about this fall's annual meeting as they become available.

2005 Alpines International Club Annual Meeting Minutes

October 18, 2005
Kansas City, Missouri

Vice Presideny, Karen Smith called the meeting to order on October 18, 2005 at 8:40 P.M.

Members Present: Tina Antes, Klisse Foster, Don Moore, Donna Moore, Diane Kirsch, Wayne Cullen, Jennifer Vance, Sheila Nixon, Joan Wilcox, Michel Bieri, Sara Benisch, Ame Deford, Sheila Martin, Seth Martin, Linda Johnson, Mary Myers, Cathy Soult, Gwen Musselman, Shari Reyna, Francis Reasoner, & Vicki Larson.

OLD BUSINESS

Linda Johnson discussed that she only received one vote back from the ballots sent with the last newsletter. Karen Smith wanted everyone to know that Mark Baden as President and herself as Secretary/Treasurer were chosen by default. The President and Secretary/Treasurer will both be jointly responsible for the club’s financial accounts and have signature authorization. Seeing their names in the last newsletter was a surprise to them. Sheila Nixon was voted in as Vice President. Mark Baden has been voted in as President and Karen Smith has been voted in as Secretary/Treasurer with the one ballot received by Linda Johnson. Karen Smith wishes to work out sharing Secretary/Treasurer with Tina Antes.

NEW BUSINESS

Committee Reports
Karen Smith asked for a report for the Alpines Specialty program. Jennifer Vance reported that there were 11 Applications and 7 applicants participated in the program and 3 participants will qualify for a refund to date. She is given the other 4 participants some more time to quality for their refund. She will need approval to purchase more Rosettes. The Rosettes cost $259.64 last purchase and lasted for two years. All agreed to purchase more Rosettes for the Alpine Specialty Program. Karen Smith asked for a Treasurer’s report. Tina Antes presented the Treasurer’s report. Wayne Cullen wanted to know how many members there were? There is currently 48 2005 memberships. Karen Smith asked for any other committee reports? None were brought forward. Karen Smith opened the floor to old business. Seth Martin brought up the All American Program and wanted some discussion on the vote last year of pictures only to quality for the program. Much was talked about as to what was best for the program. Should they use Lineal Appraisal scores? It was discussed that a more user-friendly application be created. The show info section needs more instructions on how to use and what was really needed. Wayne Cullen suggested that we talk to Judges and get ideas and opinions on what helps them. Sheila Nixon moved to use the prior 2004 All American system. This system requires 3 pictures, the animal needs to have a least one first place or have LA scores. Linda Johnson seconded. It was voted and passed. Mark Baden is our newsletter editor & Shari Reyna is the Co-editor Joan Wilcox was appointed to create a membership drive. Total Performance Committee: Appointed are Sheila Nixon, Klisse Foster, Vicki Larson, Daniel Considine and Jennifer Vance. Fund Raising Committee: Brian Vance was appointed. Karen thought it would be great to be the first breed club to donate to the National youth scholarship fund. It was moved that a $100.00 donation be made to the National youth scholarship fund. The motion was seconded. The motion passed. The club is hoping that Paul Adams will be willing to continue the web site. All American Application- John Gravely will work on improving. Membership News Articles. We are looking for a new committee to help put an article in the newsletter of a selected member. Any help is welcome. Contact Karen Smith or Mark Baden if you wish to help work on this committee. A new membership packet needs to be created and along with this a packet to send to people who want to learn more about Alpines and our club. Karen Smith will work on this packet and publish. She would love some more volunteers to help.

Seth Martin moved to adjourn the meeting. Klisse seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned.

Submitted by, Tina Antes
2004-2005 AIC ecretary/Treasurer

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2002 Alpines International Club Annual Meeting Minutes

October 16, 2002
Hagerstown, Maryland

President, Mark V. Baden (WA), opened the 2002 AIC annual membership meeting at 5:15pm. Motion by Pat Morford (OR) and seconded by Kristi Bozzo (CA) to accept the 2001 annual meeting minutes as printed in the 2001 fourth quarter AIC newsletter, motion passed. President Baden gave the treasurer's report with a balance of $2,489.78 in the standard checking and $648.19 in the Steven Schack Memorial savings account.

OLD BUSINESS

• 2001 membership balloting to increase annual dues was defeated 14 - 8.
  
  
• 2000 Steven Schack Memorial Youth Award winner Benjamin Rupchis (VA) was present and indicated that he had still not received his award jacket. The jacket was delivered to the 2002 ADGA National Show office and apparently never awarded to Ben as he was in attendance. The jacket was then misplaced by the ADGA National Show committee and left in the office at the conclusion of the show. A member of the host Colorado club (and AIC member) found the jacket and took it home. Sheila Martin will mail the jacket to Mr. Rupchis and be reimbursed for the shipping charges.

NEW BUSINESS

Committee Reports

All-American by Mark Baden
Lois Spitzer will once again coordinate the 2002 All-American program and entries are due postmarked January 20, 2003

Fundraising by Mark Baden
The club would like to thank Brian & Jennifer Vance for their efforts in coordinating a successful convention table raffle. The club also thanks Nicholas Kaplewski and family for transporting many of the items to the convention site. The raffle winners will be drawn on Friday 10/18/02 at 3:00pm. Good Luck!

Futurity by Joan Stump
Joan gave a brief explanation of our newest AIC promotional program recapping the entry guidelines and entry process. Discussion followed regarding stressing the importance of structural correctness in front-end assembly for this new program. Sheila Nixon (CA) made the motion to add to the requirements a 4th photo of a front view to the entry form, seconded by Lynn Benedict (WV), motion passed. Editor's note: After reviewing the futurity rules, a front view photo was already requested/required. The three photos that are part of the current entry form are Front, Rear and Side views, there is no mention of an "over the top" view in the current program guidelines. The program guidelines will be referred to the Board of Directors for clarification.

Newsletter by Mark Baden
My apologies for the delay in getting the newsletter out to the membership, the third and fourth quarter newsletters will be produced as soon as possible after convention. Member support in the form of advertisements would be greatly appreciated.

Production by Pat Morford
Pat reminded members to submit their records for publication in the newsletter and web site as well as the DGJ and UCN. Your records need to be accompanied by a copy of your signed linear appraisal report (a photocopy of the yellow copy of your appraisal sheet) or a photocopy of the final appraisal report (the typed report from the ADGA office) and for your DHIR records be sure to send a copy of the does' ILR. Pat also asked for input to create AIC awards for Protein production. Motion by Jennifer Bice (CA) and seconded by Kristi Bozzo (CA) for the creation of Protein production awards, motion passed. The program chairman will establish a guideline for protein awards for the Board of Directors to approve.

Specialty Shows by Mark Baden
Six of the eight 2002 Specialty Show hosts have returned results to the program chairman and were delivered to the convention by Kristi Bozzo. Applications for hosting a 2003 show are due by December 31 and buck only specialties will also be considered if applied for.

Web Site by Mark Baden
The web site has created much discussion on various Internet lists and at the general meeting. Lora Woodruff, a web designer for the Nike Corporation, (Lora is AIC Secretary/Treasurer Kathy Evans' daughter) is creating a newly redesigned site at no cost to AIC. The new site will be updated and launched shortly after the convention. Andrea Forrest (MO) gave members suggestions how to handle the workload of updating the site. Paul Adams (OH) offered to assist in updates if needed. Jennifer Bice (CA) moved that an inquiry be made to the costs of maintaining the site on an annual basis with the designer or other web professional, seconded by Pat Morford (OR). Motion passed.

Misc.

• Sheila Nixon (CA) suggested more emphasis be made to expand our membership base by looking into a direct mail campaign to all Alpine breeders in ADGA. Paul Adams (OH) suggested that a collaboration with other breed clubs on this matter be addressed in the ADGA News & Events. After discussion, the President and Board of Directors were asked to look into creating a Publicity Committee to look into these ideas to increase AIC's national visibility.
  
  
• Paul Adams (OH) also made a suggestion for the creation of a new service to members in creating a Buck Book similar to the REDGA Buck Book of Northern California or the American LaMancha Club's Buck Book. Paul volunteered to look into the cost of production on this idea and to report back to the President on its feasibility.
  
  
• Mark Baden (WA) addressed rising postage rates for the newsletter and overall increased operating expenses of the club. Relying on a once a year raffle to offset club expenses is not a guaranteed way for AIC to remain fiscally responsible and the issue of raising dues needs to be addressed again. Andrea Forrest (MO) made a motion for a dues increase of $2 annually be voted on by the membership, seconded by Kristi Bozzo (CA). After discussion Paul Adams (OH) moved to amend the motion to a $5 annual increase, seconded by Diane Kirsch (MD), the amendment and motion passed. A ballot will be sent to the AIC membership to vote on increasing annual dues to $15/year.
  
  
• Motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Joan Stump (PA) and seconded by Linda Johnson (WY), motion passed and the meeting adjourned at approximately 6:45pm.

Respectfully submitted,
Mark V. Baden
AIC President

Members and guests in attendance
Mark V. Baden
Kristina S. Bozzo
Patricia Morford
Paul Adams
Diane Kirsch
Benjamin Rupchis
Sheila Nixon
Pat Butler
Jenny Stronk
Ruth Weaver
Jennifer Lynn Bice
Joan Stump
Andrea Forrest
Lynn L. Benedict
Linda Johnson
Donna Kidd
Sue Garvin – guest
Wayne Cullen – guest
Jill Stronk – guest
Michelle Trainor - guest

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Alpines International Meeting Minutes

October 25, 2001

The 2000 meeting minutes were read by LuAnn Tuttle (UT) Toni Turner (MT) motioned to accept them as read, seconded by Helen Reasoner (OR), motion passed.

Old Business
Committee Reports
Specialty Shows by Betty McCorkle

Handouts and photos were passed around. John Pfeiler (NY-visitor) asked if the color of specialty rosettes had been changed. Betty explained that there were various colors of ribbons purchased by the previous chairman that are not the traditional black and white rosettes. She utilized these remaining rosettes in 2001 since they are already paid for and in the future all ribbons purchased will comply with AIC tradition of being black and white.

Linear Appraisal by Mark Baden
136 animals scoring FS-85 or higher representing 16 herds participated in 2001.

Production Awards by Mark Baden
33 animals qualified for recognition from 9 member herds.

Constitution & Bylaws by Kathy Evans
New Constitution & Bylaws were passed by a vote of 28-3.

Fundraising by Kathy Evans
The AIC raffle has been a huge success and nearly $1,000.00 had been raised at the time of the meeting. The drawing for winners will be Friday afternoon.

Steven Schack Memorial by Kathy Evans
The 2001 premier youth Alpine exhibitor at the National Show was presented to a 12 year-old Benjamin Rupchis of Sperryville, Virginia. A photo of Ben receiving his award at the National Show was passed around.

President Kathy Evans presented ‘Thank You’ certificates to individuals for their support of the convention raffle and volunteering their time for club activities. She then turned the meeting over to Mark Baden.

New Business
Officer Elections
Special election results for the term of the remainder of 2001 through the 2004 annual meeting are:

President: Mark Baden
Vice President: Kristina Bozzo
Secretary/Treasurer: Dave Battjes
Directors: Jennifer Bice, Lynn Benedict Joan Stump, Brian Vance

Volunteer guests; Nina Schafer, Patty Hanson and Jerry Landwehr recounted the votes and verified the election results. This was completed during the meeting in a separate room. 78 votes were cast (4 were invalid).

An unofficial treasurers report was received via e-mail from Dave Battjes with:
General Membership $498.00
Steven Schack Memorial $641.00
NOTE: Treasury audit of accounts has not been completed as required by the constitution so these figures are subject to correction.

A discussion regarding adding Grade Alpines to all Alpines International programs took place. Jennifer Bice (CA) made a motion to add Grade Alpines to the AIC Programs, seconded by Bill Burghart (OR) and the motion passed.

John Pfeiler (NY-visitor) asked for a clarification on the duties of officers, specifically if the duties had been changed. It was explained by the President that the duties of officers are covered in the newly ratified constitution and bylaws that appeared in the April/May/June 2001 newsletter.

Sharon McCoy (WA) asked for clarification about the actual award to be given to the winner of the Steven Schack Memorial Award. The award, per AIC records, is to be a jacket.

Kathy Evans explained that the program chairman wasn't able to find a place to get the stitching done, so a jacket was not available in time for the 2001 National Show. A substitute gift of a goat products basket, certificate and an embroidered polo shirt was presented to the winner. A motion was made by Paul Kempe (WV) to have the President have a jacket made for Benjamin Rupchis, seconded by Toni Turner (MT), the motion passed.

Betty McCorkle requested to change the deadline for AIC Specialty Show applications to December 31st of each year. The item was discussed and a motion was made, seconded and passed to change the application date to 12/31.

Paul Kempe (WV) asked if certificates were also given to the winners at the Specialty Shows as has been our policy in the past. Certificates were not given in 2001 and the chairman (Betty McCorkle) requested assistance in having them made for next year. Discussion followed about creating a certificate using the watercolor painting in the raffle (artwork by AIC member Nancy Knigga). Bill Burghart (OR) will work with Kathy Evans (WA) to produce a certificate with the consent of the artist.

Another Specialty discussion about the host selection process followed. Paul Kempe (WV) made a motion that Betty McCorkle be provided the actual guidelines that were in effect in 1998, seconded by Barb Trego (MT) and the motion passed. The President is to provide the chairman the selection criteria.

Newsletter Editor, Mark Baden (WA) spoke about the newsletter production. Produced quarterly, it is difficult to keep the cost below $2.50 an issue (including postage) for your $10.00 annual membership. He proposed that to keep the quality of the newsletter where it is and to possibly have larger issues, AIC should look at adjusting their fees for advertising and general membership. Sheila Martin (CO) then gave a report comparing the other five National breed clubs to AIC on their advertising and membership rates. Her report showed that AIC has the lowest rates in all categories.

A motion was made by Kim Hull (TX) and seconded by Sally Graves Jennings (OR) to have a postal ballot in the newsletter to increase annual dues from $10.00 to $15.00 per year. The motion passed.

Newsletter and webite advertising rates were then discussed with a lot of input. Motion was made by Sally Graves Jennings (OR) to increase the business card ads to $20/ year (includes both newsletter and web site) and $10/ year for breeders listings (includes both newsletter and web site). The motion was seconded by Ardell Ainsworth (WA), the motion passed.

Seth Martin (CO) made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Barb Trego (MT) and passed adjourning at 7:30 PM.

—Bill Burghart, AIC member

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