NATIONAL BORDER COLLIE COUNCIL INAUGURAL ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
16TH NOVEMBER 2002

Held at:
A.C.T. C .A Meeting Rooms.
Exhibition Park
Federal Highway,
Canberra

Present:
Bev Scott (Qld), Joan Bray (NSWSDCBCC)
Phillip Wheatley (NSW) Lauren Somers (NSW), David Wilden (Tas)
Marilyn Adams (Vic.), Mary Quinn (Vic) John Sullivan (Vic.

Meeting opened at 10.45 AM

Apologies: Janice McKiernan (Qld), Sally Everist (Qld)

Chairperson: As Janice McKiernan, Protem President, was not able to attend. Marilyn Adams, Protem Secretary conducted the election of the President of the NBCC.

Elections Query was raised re Clause 6.5 of the NBCC Constitution, which says, "For the election of the President, the Delegates shall have one vote each and may vote at their discretion" which conflicts with Clause 5.6 of the ANKC Rules & Regulations. (5.6.1 Each Member Club appoints a Delegate to represent the views and to vote as directed by the Member Club, at a properly constituted meeting of the National Breed Council. A Member Club may appoint more than one Delegate, but each Member Club shall have only one vote.)

After discussion, Joan Bray decided to stand aside allowing the meeting to proceed. John Sullivan was then duly declared President for the coming twelve months.

John Sullivan took the chair and confirmed Marilyn Adam’s appointment as Secretary of the NBCC for the next two years and thanked her for all her hard work to date.

Correspondence In: As listed

Business Arising From Correspondence In:

David Wilden clarified the reason for two differing constitutions being forwarded from the Border Collie Club Tasmania – first constitution sent in error.

Correspondence Out: As listed

Business Arising From Correspondence Out: Nil

Financial Report:

The Secretary tabled the Council’s Financial Report. Secretary’s expenses were discussed and it was noted that Marilyn Adams had not claimed all expenses incurred.

Moved David Wilden, seconded Phillip Wheatley, that a one off payment of $200. be made to Marilyn Adams for out of pocket expenses. Carried.

Moved Lauren. Somers, seconded David Wilden, that the Financial Report be accepted. Carried.

Agenda Item 6.1

Submitted by the Border Collie Club of Queensland Inc.

Have a system in place whereby breeding stock must be tested for genetic problems eg. HD CEA etc, before puppies from the above said breeding stock can be registered.

Item was discussed:
Voting:
The BCC of NSW Inc. No
NSWSDCBCC Inc. No
BCC of Qld Inc. Yes
BCC Tasmania A
BCC of Vic. Inc. A

Motion was defeated

Agenda Item 6.2

Submitted by the Border Collie Club of Queensland Inc.
Have a standardised “Code of Ethics”

Item was discussed:
(Item conflicts with Rule 5.3.ANKC Rules & Regulations.)
Voting:
The BCC of NSW Inc. No
BCC Tasmania. No
NSWSDCBCC Inc. No
BCC of Qld Inc. Yes
BCC of Vic. Inc. No

Motion was defeated

Agenda Item 6.3

Request received from ANKC

The ANKC would appreciate receiving comments from the NBCC as to whether there is support for the views of the Victorian Border Collie Club. Do the members wish the ANKC to conduct a Survey in regards to the diseases that are listed by the Vic B/C Club Inc?

Item was discussed :
Voting:
The BCC of NSW Inc. No
BCC Tasmania No
NSWSDCBCC Inc. No
BCC of Qld Inc. Yes
BCC of Vic. Inc. Yes

Motion was defeated

Agenda Item 6.4

Submitted by the Border Collie Club of Victoria Inc.

That the Border Collie Club of Victoria Inc, request the ANKC conduct a referendum amongst all registered Border Collie owners in order to determine whether Hip Dysplasia, and/or Collie eye Anomaly, and /or CL, and or OCD are an identified problem in Border Collies.

If Hip Dysplasia, Collie Eye Anomaly or OCD result in being recognized as a problem in our breed from the referendum, then ANKC recognized litter registrations can only be accomplished when both Sire/Dam have been health tested for the identified problem by an accredited specialist.

Item was discussed :
Voting:
The BCC of NSW Inc. No
BCC Tasmania No
NSWSDCBCC Inc. No
BCC of Qld Inc. Yes
BCC of Vic. Inc. Yes

Motion was defeated

Agenda Item 6.5

Suggestion regarding who would be a suitable Patron of the NBCC.

Item was discussed :
Voting:
The BCC of NSW Inc. No
BCC Tasmania Yes
NSWSDCBCC Inc. No
BCC of Qld Inc. No
BCC of Vic. Inc. No

Motion was defeated

Agenda Item 6.6

LOGO for the NBCC

Item was discussed :
Voting:
The BCC of NSW Inc. A
BCC Tasmania Yes
NSWSDCBCC Inc. Yes
BCC of Qld Inc. Yes
BCC of Vic. Inc. Yes

A competition is to be held by each Member Club via its newsletter, to obtain the best logo for the NBCC. Entries closing by 30th April 2003. The best entry from each Member Club is to be circulated by the NBCC Secretary to enable each Member Club to vote on the entries in order of 1 – 5. Results are to be forwarded to the NBCC Secretary for collation.

Delegates to inform Member Club Commi ttees of the NBCC request to hold such a competition.

Agenda Item 6.7

Uniform CL pamphlet.

Item was discussed :
Voting:
The BCC of NSW Inc. A
BCC Tasmania Yes
NSWSDCBCC Inc. A
BCC of Qld Inc. Yes
BCC of Vic. Inc. Yes

Motion was carried

GENERAL BUSINESS:

Agenda Item 7.1

Aims of the National Border Collie Council.
John Sullivan asked each Delegate in attendance what their respective Clubs hoped the NBCC could/would achieve.

Item was discussed.

The BCC of NSW -
Objects are in Council Constitution. Work should be carried out via sub-committees.

BCC of Qld Inc. -
Aims and objectives are already in the Constitution.

BCC Tasmania -
Bring breed and clubs together more re Hereditary Disorders, pamphlets, National Register of Disorders, etc.

NSWSDCBCC Inc -
Objectives of National Council Constitution cover this.

BCC of Vic. Inc -
States to work together for betterment of breed.

Agenda Item 7.2

All Member Clubs to forward a copy of their Newsletter to the NBCC Secretary.

Item was discussed :
Voting:
The BCC of NSW Inc. Yes
BCC Tasmania Yes
NSWSDCBCC Inc. A
BCC of Qld Inc. A
BCC of Vic. Inc. Yes

Motion was carried

Agenda Item 7.3

It is suggested that the fairest way to decide on which State/Club is to host the Inaugural National Border Collie Show, all Member Clubs names are to be placed in a hat to be drawn out. (Note: as per NBCC constitution By- Law 6)

Item was discussed.

Names to be drawn at the meeting to decide on the order of rotation for hosting National Border Collie Shows.

First drawn
BCC of Qld Inc. Declined first show
The BCC of NSW Inc. Accepted first show
NSWSDCBCC Inc.
BCC Tasmania
BCC of Vic. Inc.

Border Collie Club of Queensland to confirm in writing to Secretary the Club is unwilling to hold the first Border Collie National Show.

Agenda Item 7.4

Annual membership fee to be decided upon.

Item was discussed.

Moved David Wilden, seconded Lauren Somers, that the Annual Membership to the National Border Collie Council would be $150. Carried.

Annual General Meeting 2003:

Moved Phillip Wheatley, seconded Joan Bray, that the next Annual General Meeting of the National Border Collie Council be held in Melbourne, on or about the date of the Victorian Club’s 2003 Championship Show. Date to be confirmed. Carried.

National Breed Club Conference 2003:

National Border Collie Council to be represented at this Conference to be held in Melbourne by President, Secretary and or Victorian Delegate.

General Discussions:

General discussion took place on –

Accreditation for Judges by the NBCC
Video for use by all states as a training aid for judges
Co-ordination of training workshops with National Shows
Verbal critiques at National level
Brochures and video to be aimed at:

Judges
Novice Handlers
Aspirants
Breeders Etc.

Moved M. Quinn, seconded Bev Scott, that Lauren Somers look at the cost involved in producing a narrated video as a training aid for conformation judges, and advise NBCC Secretary accordingly. Carried.

Constitutional Changes:

It has become obvious the following changes are required in the NBCC Constitution.

By=Law 4

First Paragraph
Remove the words “Member Clubs and courtesy copied"
Paragraph 2
Change “4” to “2” weeks.

Formation of Sub-Committees:

Referred from Agenda Item 6.4

Health & Hereditary Disorder Sub-committee

Moved David Wilden, Seconded Bev Scott, that a Health & Hereditary Disorders Sub-committee be formed. Carried.

Terms of Reference:

- National Register for Hip Scores, Eye Tests and CL cases

- National survey of all breeders of registered Border Collies on health issues

- National data base on all health issues

- Standardisation of CL and all health pamphlets

- Any other health issues

Sub-committee
to be co-ordinated by Lauren Somers with one member from each Member Club.

Reporting
Lauren Somers to submit written report quarterly (minimum) to Secretary on the progress of the sub-committee.

Web Site

Office Bearers & email addresses
Health & Hereditary Disorders Sub-committee
Education and Training Sub - Committee
Link to Member State Club sites
Breed Standard & Extension
CL pamphlets, etc.
Temporary link to a Member Club’s Hereditary Disorders web page-
(On the proviso that permission is granted)
To be hosted on David Wilden’s web site for no charge
David Wilden to submit written report quarterly (minimum) to
Secretary on the progress of the sub-committee.

Education & Training Sub-committee

Moved Lauren Somers, seconded Joan Bray that an education and training sub-committee be formed. Carried

Terms of Reference –

- Production of a training aid video and or

- Educations brochures to cover –

Aspiring judges

Novice handlers (all fields)

Obedience

Agility

Herding

Etc.

Sub-committee to be coordinated by John Sullivan.
Sub-committee to consist of David Wilden, Joan Bray & Phillip Wheatley.

Reporting

John Sullivan to submit written report quarterly (minimum) to Secretary on the progress of the sub-committee.

Reports to State Member Clubs

Secretary to send a brief quarterly report to each State Member Club on the progress of the NBCC

Acknowledgments

The Secretary is to write to Southern Districts to thank them for their hospitality. John Sullivan thanked Joan Bray as representative of the host Club and Mary Quinn for taking the minutes.

Meeting closed at 5.08 PM.

Ms. Alison Cowin was unable to attend the meeting due to car trouble.