SCGSF MEMBERSHIP MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 18, 2024 VIA ZOOM
The meeting was called to order by president, Maryann Lillemo at 7:05 PM.
Members in attendance at roll call:
Kim Anselmo
John Brabyn
Lesley Brabyn
Athina Butler
Catherine Comroe
Charles Comroe
Erika Chang
Pamela Dallas
Elena Edwards
Linda Griffin
Jim Griffin
Anne Katler
Ernie Katler
Linda Larsen
Maryann Lillemo
Paul Lillemo
Donna Nolten
Bibiana Ormandy
Susan Schroder
Cindy Steiner
Cindy Taylor
Nathalie Vandenkoornhuyse
Guest in Attendance: Anne Katler
A motion to record the meeting was made by Jim Griffin, seconded, and passed unanimously.
A motion for approval of the Sept 11 minutes was made by Susan Schroder, seconded, and unanimously approved.
Reports:
President:
The “members only” section of the website has been updated with misc documents and several years’ worth of meeting minutes. Invitations were sent out to all club members to create an account and log in. Kim had the idea to add the Specialty archive photographs to the website which will be explored.
Vice President:
No report
Recording Secretary:
No report
Corresponding Secretary:
New Associate member Pamela Dallas introduced herself and said she just acquired her first saluki in August. She is experienced with multiple breeds including sighthounds. She has worked with her dogs in obedience and scent work and is taking her saluki to scent work classes.
Treasurer:
Beginning October account balance was $14,676.89. Income included $ $61.48 from dues. show income was 7,953.69. Total income was $8,015.17. Show expenses were $7168.50. Locker rental was $1404. Total expenses $8572.50. Ending balance was $14,119.56. Rescue fund is $2562.80.
Committee Reports:
Specialty:
Maryann thanked the members for their support and hard work ensuring the Specialties” success.
The change in ring steward to Anne Mayea for days 2 & 3 was explained.
Compliments were expressed by Judges Suda and Brown for the excellent planning and execution.
4/6 critiques have been received and forwarded to members.
Match:
No report
Lure coursing:
No report
Obedience:
Obedience results were shared for the Specialty with Lesley Brabyn qualifying and receiving high in Trial.
It is hoped that more participation will be forthcoming next year.
Unfinished Business:
The Procedure Manual was approved by the Board and sent to membership. Susan Schroder requested that the term “regular” member be replaced with “voting” member for clarity. Maryann requested Susan email any edits or corrections to her for review.
The website will be updated in an ongoing way to stay current.
Logo discussion
Erika Chang made a presentation about the club logo and shared that the merchandising website with the 50 years of specialties emblem provided $401 in profit to the Club. She mentioned that she wanted to use the club logo for merchandise but was told by the printer that it was too small, as it could only be replicated at 2”x 2”.
Erika and Aaron then showed the difference between vector-based and pixel-based art and the needs of current digital media to ensure the ability to retain legibility. Most logos are now vector-based. The present Club logo is pixel-based and has difficulties associated with its use in current media. The logo was designed in the 1980’s and does not have sufficient information to be used for t-shirts, sweatshirts, banners, or anything larger than its cu. All cursive, capital letters are difficult to read. Furthermore, cursive has not been taught in schools for the last 20 years.
After prolonged discussion it was decided to send to an on-line vote to the voting members via Election Runner with three options regarding the logo’s future. As part of this vote, a link to the meeting recording containing Erika’s presentation and the discussion that followed will be sent to the voting members.
Option 1- retain the current logo with no changes – this relegates the logo to be used solely at 2” x 2”, its original size. this means it would stay on the club website and could be used for stationary or anything else 2” or smaller.
Option 2- redo, reinterpret, redraw, and reimagine the current circular logo with updated content, possibly changing the font, and possibly changing the saluki image.
Option 3 – make a completely different logo.
NOTE: both options 2 and 3 would allow submissions which would then be voted on by the regular voting members. Art could be submitted by club members or members could work with artist on websites such as fiver.com to execute their vision of a new logo to present to the club.
New Business:
None
Next Meeting: The group decided next membership meeting via ZOOM date is TBD based upon January show and dates.
It was moved by Jim Griffin, seconded, and approved that the meeting be adjourned at 8:21 PM.
BRAGS/BITCHES/ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Lesley bragged that her Banyon finished his CC and CM titles!