RHBAA Board of Director

June 28, 2007

Unapproved Minutes

President Judy Jones called the meeting, conference call, to order. She asked for a roll call.  All members were on line except Howard Bellamy and Tim Toler.  Others present for the call were Don Stisher and Barry Truxtel. 

President Jones asked if everyone had read the April 27, 2007 Board of Directors minutes and if there was no discussion she would entertain a motion to pass them as read.  Jake Jacobs made motion to accept minutes as read.  Wilburn Williams seconded the motion.  The motion passed with Tim Toler not present, Howard Bellamy not present, Jimmy Lacy abstained, all others yes.

Jim Morris wanted it noted that the Personnel/Property Committee approved the hiring and salary of the office/arena manager.

President Jones opened discussion on the sale of property, 52 acres and 60 acres, to Hubert Porter.  All documents have been completed to satisfy the sale of said property.  Jim Morris made motion to execute the sale. Eddie Barrow second.  Roll call vote noted that all members were on line except Howard Bellamy and all responded affirmatively.   Motion Passed

Breeder’s Chairman, Ronnie Hooker gave a short recap of recent events concerning DNA/Blood typing. The committee recommends that the RHBAA charge $50 for the DNA kit just as it has for the blood typing kit. The committee does not feel we need to raise the fees at this time.  The $50 fee is for commission, pedigree or conversion of blood typing to DNA. Wilburn Williams made motion to accept committee’s proposal.  Darlene Harris seconded the motion.  A roll call vote was unanimous approval with Howard Bellamy not present.

Judge’s Committee Chairman, Kelly France, explained that she had been asked to select an election committee to oversee counting of votes for the 2007 Fall Celebration.  The committee nominated Kelly France, Chairman, Leslie and Carolyn Blaylock, Glenda Barrow, Chris and Denise Walker, Anthony Sauceman, and Shane Dumas.  It was also noted Rules Enforcement Chair, Eddie Barrow, would be there to observe the procedure.  Jimmy Lacy made motion to accept committee. Ronnie Hooker seconded the motion.  Roll call vote passed motion unanimously with Howard Bellamy not present.

The business of the meeting being over, Jake Jacobs took a moment to welcome the new arena/office manager, Don Stisher, to his new position.  President Jones also informed the members that Kim Johnson was no longer employed by the RHBAA.  Everyone welcomed Mr. Stisher and wished him good luck.

Jake Jacobs made a motion to adjourn and Wilburn Williams made the second.  All approved.

Meeting adjourned at 9:05 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Mary Hooker

Secretary

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