2/18/2023 Minutes

American North Country Cheviot Sheep Association
Board of Directors Meeting
Saturday, February 18, 2023, 1:00PM CST
Location: Teams
Attendendants: Chris Newman, Dee Samson, Mike Maloy, Noah Barkley, Michael Romanski

1. President Maloy called meeting to order
   
2. President Maloy made a motion to approve minutes from January 15, 2023. Vice President Barkley made the second and all were in favor. 
   
3. President Maloy made a motion to approve the agenda for February 18, 2023. Director Samson made the second and all were in favor. 
   
4. The Secretary made a finance update. 
   
5. Fees were voted on for the new services the club offers. 
   
   1. Director Samson made a motion to set the fee for Associate Membership to $15. Director Newman made a second and all voted in favor. 
      
      1. 15 motion made by Dee, second Chris, 
         
   2. President Maloy made a motion to set the website sponsorship fee to $30. Vice President Barkley made and the second and all voted in favor. 
      
   3. Vice President Barkley made a motion to set the classifieds fee schedule as one months for $15, three months for $25, and six months for $30. President Maloy made the second and all voted in favor. 
      
6. The club reviewed the new, updated website. The club has been receiving positive comments on it. President Maloy suggested having contributing writers. 
   
7. The Directors discussed the revised Bylaws and Code of Ethics. They are ready to be presented to the general membership. 
   
8. Former Director Macqueen’s vacancy has not been filled. The club will vote on that vacancy along with voting on the bylaws.
   
9. The Directors discussed the All American Junior Show. 
   
   1. President Maloy stated his wife would be interested in donating an item she crafts with North Country Cheviot wool. Margaret Phillipson will donate a copy of her book about North Country Cheviot. Vice President Barkley will ask his family member if she will donate a handmade basket. 
      
   2. The Directors discussed a semen donation. The club will put a request for this in the newsletter. 
      
10. The Secretary is working with Associated Membership to update the membership application.
    
11. The 2023 Newsletter is almost ready to mail. After this meeting, it will be able to be finalized. 
    
12. President Maloy wrote up a letter inducting Ron Fletcher into the Hall of Fame. This and a plaque will be presented to him at the National Sale.
    
13. The Directors discussed options on how to support youth. 
    
    1. At this time, the club will not move forward with a Youth Futurity.
       
    2. Vice President Barkley shared his application for the Young Shepherd award as a template for the ANCCSA Youth Award. The Board agreed that it would be a good basis for the ANCCSA award to provide funds for a youth to buy a sheep. Secretary will create an application and send it to the board for review. The Directors clarified that preference of the award funds to be used at the National Sale or purchase from an ANCCSA member. The secretary will make payment to the seller. 
       
       1. Vice President Barkely made a motion for two $400 awards for two age groups. Director Newman made the second. All were in favor. 
          
    3. Director Samson discussed making a targeted donation to the club to support a North Country Cheviot class at her local county fair. . 
       
14. Upcoming dates:
    
    1. National Sale
       
       1. West Virginia Purebred Sheep Breeders Association
          
       2. June 1st to 3rd, 2023
          
       3. https://www.wvsheepandgoatsale.com/ 
          
    2. Youth Show 
       
       1. All American Junior Show, Madison, WI
          
       2. June 28 to July 2, 2023
          
       3. https://allamericanjuniorshow.com/ 
          
    3. National Show
       
       1. Indiana State Fair
          
       2. August 16 to August 20, 2023
          
       3. https://www.indianastatefair.com/p/state-fair 
          
15. Director Samson made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Vice President Barkley made the second and all were in favor. ​