Board Members & Officers Present: Charlotte Orr, Lynn de La Torre, Melanie Magamoll, Judy Whittaker, David Clayton, Leida Jones, Janice Brough

President Leida Jones called the meeting to order at 2:20 p.m. A quorum was established.

Leida read the minutes of the 11/11/2006 board meeting. Judy Whittaker made a motion to accept the minutes as read and as published in the “Aussie Fan”, Lynn de La Torre seconded. None opposed, minutes accepted.

President's Report: None.

Secretary's Report: Presented by Judy Whittaker in Nancy Watson's absence. Nancy prepared a written report which was read by Judy and attached to the minutes. Melanie Magamoll made a motion to accept the report, Janice Brough seconded. None opposed, motion approved.

Affiliate Representative Report: Presented by Lynn de La Torre. She has received three membership renewals for 2008 and has also received a couple recently for 2007. There was general discussion about generating new members and retaining members. Melanie Magamoll made a motion to send out membership renewal cards to all members either through the mail or through e-mail as a reminder to renew their membership. Lynn de La Torre seconded. None opposed, motion approved.

Treasurer's Report: Brenda Griffin could not attend the show but sent a hand written report, copies of which were passed out by President Leida Jones. The balance at the end of September, 2007 in the Money Market was $6,042.72 and the ending balance in the checking account was $7,096.74 which is a total of $13, 139.46. The income minus expenses from November 30th, 2006 through September 30th, 2007 was $2,278.92. FASA had a total of five show weekends from November 2006 through February 2002. Judy Whittaker made a motion to accept the Treasurer's Report, Melanie Magamoll seconded. None opposed, motion approved.

Show Coordinator Report: Presented by Janice Brough. She said David and Laura Clayton are planning a show in Quincy, FL in early February and as soon as she received the budget, she would present it to the board. Nancy Watson's February show and Kelli Carter's Agility Trial had already been approved. There was general discussion about the scheduling of shows in February and about doing a show in the summer. Melanie said she would check with IPOC to see if their building in Lakeland was available in June.

Old Business: Leida said Laura Clayton had done a good job with the change over of the website and on the newsletter. David Clayton said they had recent computer problems but that was fixed and they had bought some new software. Laura has been having problems getting the link to ASCA and to other Aussie websites changed over to the new site address. Judy Whittaker suggested writing a letter to the ASCA business office to see if that would work.

New Business: Judy Whittaker said Joy Ellis had asked to purchase another table and storage boxes for the trailer. Janice Brough made a motion to purchase another table and up to 4 storage boxes. Lynn de La Torre seconded. None opposed, motion approved.

Janice Brough said we need to approve a budget for Year End Awards. There was general discussion. Janice Brough made a motion to budget $40 for regular classes and $50 for MVA. David Clayton seconded. None opposed. Motion approved.

David Clayton made a motion to buy new obedience equipment to replace the old equipment. Melanie Magamoll seconded. There was general discussion. Lynn de La Torre said she had just purchased a new set for herself and would get us prices. All approved purchasing new equipment, none opposed, motion approved.

David Clayton made a motion to adjourn, Melanie Magamoll seconded. Meeting adjourned at 3:05 p.m.