PSDC BOARD MEETING REPORT
DENVER, PA. MAY 1, 2021
Submitted by Secretary-Carolyn McKenrick
1. Call to Order: President-Christina Gates called the meeting to order at 8:38 am.
Members Present: President-Christina Gates, Vice-President-Rich Stanaitis (by zoom), Secretary Carolyn McKenrick, Treasurer-Marsha Stoffa, Board of Directors: Insa Robinson, Donna Quante, Meredith Michener, & Laurie Stone (by zoom). Not present: Mary Beth Logue.
2. Secretary’s Report: Secretary-Carolyn McKenrick reported that the Board needs to approve the minutes from the Board Meeting on October 20, 2020 at Twin Streams Campground in Morris, Pa. & the Board Reports from the zoom meetings on January 10, 2021, March 7, 2021 & March 28, 2021. All reports were sent out via email. BOD-Insa Robinson made a motion to accept the minutes as they were presented. BOD-Donna Quante seconded the motion. The Motion Passed.
3. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer-Marsha Stoffa reported that she had mailed out a check for our Insurance Coverage. Due to delays with the Post Office the insurance company did not receive the check on time. She did however take care of paying it. Due to this delay it cost the club an extra $20.00. As of the Board Meeting, the Account Balances are: Checking: $4697.31, Savings: $6006.23, & Pay Pal: $947.01.
4. Committees Reports:
a. Election Committee: Secretary- Carolyn McKenrick reported the positions up for Election are: Vice-President, Secretary, & 3 BOD. Vice-President-Rich Stanaits will run for re-election, Secretary-Carolyn McKenrick will run for re-election, BOD-Insa Robinson will run for re-election, Mary Beth Logue will run for re-election, Laurie Stone declined the nomination, Alice Fitzgerald will run for a position on the Board.
b. Social Media Coordinator: BOD-Donna Quante also is our Social Media Coordinator, she reported that the Face Book page gets a lot of views as high as over 1000 but mostly averages 200-300. She also asks that people post pictures & stories of what they are doing with their dogs through the summer.
c. Club Website: Jessica Kizzmann -Website updates have been efficiently communicated to the webmaster. Most new content is related to events, race information & committee notes.
d. ISDRA report: President-Christina Gates is the ISDRA Director for our region. She reported that the ISDRA meeting will be coordinated with GLSDA Midwest Educational Sled Dog Expo and Trade Fair June 18-20. Although it will be different than the ISDRA convention and awards we are accustomed to, due to the pandemic, it will be scaled back and not a stand-alone event. The GLSDRA event will focus on training and education especially for beginners and those looking to learn new ideas and techniques, (an area ISDRA can benefit from by gaining new members.) They will be raffling an Arctic Star Sled donated by Johnn & Nancy Molburg as well as a few other special items. A membership table and display, & medals will be presented to this year’s winners Saturday evening after the BBQ, as well as Event of the Year certificates. The Board will also be conducting their usual business meeting both in person and via zoom to those unable to attend. There will be an opportunity Sunday morning to offer a general membership meeting. The ISDRA Board will be announcing the classes that medaled and the winners as that information becomes available.
e. IFSS report: Steve Davis –Term ends this summer (2021) and he will not seek reelection. They will decide on the Bristol World Championship (as venue) in May. May/may not be a go due to Covid and continuing border restrictions to Canada. All federations would need to have the ability to send a representative team (for that country). They have voted to hand the RNB over to WSA (World Sled Dog Association) during their last summit. The USFSS voiced opposition to this but was out voted. This will negatively affect RNB in North America for IFSS sanctioned events.
5. Events:
a. 2021 Spring Meeting: Quante, Molburg, Jacobs- celebrating 50 Years of Fur, Friends and Fun. Everything is coming together for the 50th Celebration, Iditarod & Yukon Quest mushers Jodie Bailey & Dan Kaduce will be doing a zoom meeting with the club talking about their adventures, a trivia contest is also planned along with a catered meal from Olive Garden.
b. 2021 Summer Camp Out and Meeting: Stanaitis July 30-31 – Aug. 1, 2021 in Morris, PA at Twin Stream Campgrounds. Start booking camp sites and cabins soon. Meals available will be the same as in previous years, Saturday breakfast and BBQ Chicken dinner, Sunday breakfast.
c. 2021 Fall Camp Out and Meeting: Krause willing to organize, either Boy Scout Camp or Twin Streams, either location is fine with her. She would like the board/membership to discuss which they would prefer… NOT October 15-17, she is not available that weekend.
d. 2021 New York State Dryland Championship November: Davis, Due to concerns regarding insurance on private land, and he as a landowner being sued due to personal injury that could occur on his property during the event, he will not be moving forward with the event at this time. No date is scheduled for this event to occur in the future.
e. 2021 Fair Hill Challenge December?? Organizer?? The club is looking for an Organizer for this event. The Board discussed possible going back to the Pine Barrens.
f. Tug Hill Challenge: TRP needs to be applied for through NYS DEC… ASAP Should be the weekend of February 19-20, 2022. We need an organizer.
g. 2022 Grand Canyon Race: Logue February 22, 2022. Mary Beth Logue presented a proposal for the Canyon Sled Dog Challenge to the Board. 18-mile course for all classes, Pro & Registered Breed Class, 8-dog, 6-dog, Pro-Skijor & Sportsman Skijor.
6. New Business:
a. Proposed 2021-2022 Event Schedule- Needs Membership Approval
b. Proposed 2021 -2022 Entry Fees- Needs Membership Approval, the Board recommends keeping it the same as in the past.
c. Donation to the Spring 2021 Zoom Speakers- A Motion was made by BOD- Meredith Michener to donate $100.00, T-Shirts, & a 50th Packet to the guest speakers Jodi Bailey & Dan Kaduce for taking time out of their busy schedule to do a zoom meeting with the PSDC Membership. BOD- Insa Robinson seconded the Motion. The Motion passed.
d. Recognition of Rob Downey for all his years of support and donations to the PSDC. BOD-Meredith Michener made a Motion to send Rob one of the 50th packets & T-Shirt. BOD-Insa Robinson seconded the Motion. The Motion passed.
e. Associated Dog Clubs of NYS & Pa Federation of Dog Clubs- The Board voted to continue membership with these two organizations. BOD-Insa Robinson made a Motion to continue the membership of each of these organizations. BOD-Donna Quante seconded the Motion. The Motion Passed.
f. The Board discussed the cost of the Packets which include the following: Historic Booklet of PSDC, Embroidered face mask, Bumper sticker, and a pen. Vice-President-Rich Stanaitis made a motion that the PSDC would charge $30.00 per packet which would be cheaper than buying them separately and $20 for T-Shirts. BOD-Insa Robinson seconded the motion. The motion Passed. This would help the PSDC recover some money from having these items produced.
7. For the Good of the Club….50 Years!! BOD-Meredith Michener made a Motion to present a new award for “Rookie of the Year”, this award will be presented to someone who may or may not race. Someone that gives unselfishly to the PSDC, their time by volunteering at events and just gives that extra effort to help. BOD-Insa Robinson seconded the Motion. The Motion Passed. This Year’s Award goes to Melissa Armstong.
8. Adjournment- A Moton was made by BOD- Donna Quante to adjourn the meeting. Treasurer- Marsha Stoffa seconded the Motion. The meeting Adjourned at 9:48am.