Members,

This is to inform you that the regularly scheduled meeting of the ASCA Board of Directors will be held on Thursday, May 18, 2023. Please note that the following agenda is subject to change until two days before the meeting. Additionally, a recording of the open session of the meeting will be made available on ASCA’s YouTube channel shortly after the conclusion of the meeting.

Agenda:

1. Affiliate Event Results (Executive Session) – The Board will discuss incomplete event results sent by an affiliate. (Busquets)
2. March 2023 Treasurer’s Report – Each month the Treasurer (Wesen) updates the Board regarding ASCA’s current fiscal condition and projections for the future.
3. Signatures – The Board will discuss if it’s in ASCA’s best interest to require two signatures on all checks. (Gann)
4. Loan Remainder – The Board will discuss the extra $16,000 remaining from the loan. (Gann)
5. ASCA’s Insurance – Gann has been researching insurance options for ASCA and the Board will choose a new plan for 2023.
6. System Liaison’s Report – Each month the System Liaison (Wesen) updates the Board regarding the ongoing progress of the computer system upgrade and overall technology plans.
7. Conformation and Junior Entry Forms – The Board will discuss the possibility of continuing to send the conformation and junior program entry forms during the trial period from June 1 – October 1 when affiliates are not required to send entry forms from an event to the Business Office. The conformation entry forms are needed to confirm handlers when evaluating breeder judge qualifications and junior entry forms are needed to verify the junior’s information. (Busquets)
8. National Specialty Sites – Liaison Busquets will provide an update from the Nationals Advisory Committee on their investigation of potential Nationals sites.
9. Last Month’s Email Business – Due to the requirements of Washington State Law, each meeting includes a motion to ratify all business conducted via email since the last meeting. (Any director can motion)

We appreciate your continued involvement in ASCA and the contributions you make. Thank you.

Sincerely,

Kalla Jaco
ASCA Executive Secretary