AKCA Minutes of  August 9, 2002

 

Officers Present:                                                Directors Present:                                              Guests:                

Chair:Larry Leverett                                             Burt Ballou (OCZNA+ 6 clubs)                              Carl Caddies

Vice Chair: Doug Dahl                                         Kelly Houston (Inland)                                       Tom Graham

Secretary:                                                              Bob Finnegan  6 clubs)                                       Spike Cover

CFO: Lisa Barnett                                 Judy Caddies (Nishiki+)                                                                                                                                                      Joan Finnegan(So Cal+)                                                              

Joyce Glenn (Ikiru Hoseki)                                                             

Harlan Glenn (San Diego)                                                  

 

                (Please note that clubs that AKCA Board members represent will NOT be listed individually except in the case of their primary club)

 

Board Highlights:

v      AKCA board will be meeting at a new location next month.

 

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Larry Leverett.   There are 105 member clubs.  Because of Carole’s absence, Joan was the acting secretary. 

 

¨       MINUTES:

Motion:  To approve the Minutes of July 14, 2002.   Motion by Joan, 2nd by Lisa.  Approved

 

¨       JULY FINANCIAL STATEMENT: 

Carl handed out the financial statement.  There are 105 clubs but only 61 have paid dues to date.  Thus,

our quorum will be based on 61 at this point.  The Seminar showed a net of $21,424.28; close to amount

to be divided between two clubs.  295 people registered/room nights; 61 on the wine tour; 18 for the San

Francisco Tour; and 58 on the koi dealer tour.  There was a discount to first timers of $5,950 and $5,490

(204 people) for early bird registration. Motion:  To approve the financial report.  Motion by Burt, 2nd

by Joan.  Approved

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

¨       KOI USA:  Joyce reported that Koi USA board met at 529 Blueridge on Tuesday, August 6th.  The

Treasurer’s report was given as was a report about accounts receivable.  Both show us to be very

healthy.  Tom presented the budget for the 2003 Buyer’s Guide.  We approved it and are submitting it

for AKCA approval.  We discussed the disparity of some clubs with 100% subscription rate and those

with only one subscription.  We are working with Barry to help remedy this.   Much discussion about

cost of the 7th Edition Buyers Guide and KOI USA followed.  $500 increase for Tom Graham on the

Buyer’s Guide.  Carl stated that there are $13, 500 standing expenses per issue for KOI USA, i.e.

phones, fax, etc. Carl went over various expenses for KOI USA.  Motion:  To accept the budget for

Buyers Guide.  1 no, 1 abstain, Carried.   Tom brought up quality of photos, especially for last several

editions of cover.  Tom will write an article on how to prepare and take photos for the magazine.  Joyce

brought up Champion of Champions fish; photo submitted was not as good as another they have.  Joyce

will decide on what photo to use. 

 

¨       SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE:  Spike handed out the monthly KHA report.  Burt stated that we

still have no insurance as yet on the KHA; some problems that need to be worked out.  Spike

stated that they did pretty well last month in meeting their goals.  He completed the outline for

Sandy’s contract for next year.  She asked for $800 to cover her cost going to next years

Seminar; discussion followed. Motion:  To table payment of the $800 until the Field manual is

completed.  Motion by Burt, 2nd by Joan.  Discussion followed; Spike pointed out that this is

an honorarium.  Burt revised his motion:  She will be reimbursed for her expenses as long as

she completes everything she has committed to in the contract.  Motion by Burt, 2nd by Harlan. 

Approved.    He stated that Sandy won’t complete the field manual until next year.  Received the KHA

pins; own the die to it.  The five year people will get a silver plated pin; 10 yr. Will receive gold plated.

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Passed around a revised budget; projected at $8,300.Motion:  To accept proposed b