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Minnesota Heartland English Springer Spaniel Club Summer Business Meeting
August 14^th, 2010, at the Dean & Lori Koehler residence, Shakopee, MN

Executive Committee Members Attending: Steve Kuhn – President, Lori Koehler - Membership Chair, Ken Hanson – Fall ’10 FTC, Dean Koehler – Spring ’11 FTC, John Smith – Fall ’11 FTC

Members Attending: Mark Rysavy, Randy Manore, Bill and Betty Boeckman

The meeting was called to order by President Steve Kuhn. A quorum is present at the meeting.

OLD BUSINESS

Secretary’s Report:
The minutes of the previous meeting had been distributed to members and also posted at www.mhessc.org. There were no revisions to the minutes as distributed.

Treasurer’s Report:
Mary Kemper had prepared a Treasurer’s Report and a 2010 Spring FT Report. Both were distributed and reviewed. The spring field trial showed a profit of $830. Since January the Club’s balance declined from $5,817 to $5212. The two largest expenses during this period were insurance ($600) and shotgun shells ($811).

Membership Report:
Lori Koehler reported that we have 9 family memberships and 15 individual memberships. She also reported that we have two new member applications to vote on later in the meeting.

Spring 2010 FT Report:
The spring field trial was discussed. It was agreed that the trial ran smoothly and did well financially despite several refunds due to concerns about the trial grounds.

NEW BUSINESS

Fall 2010 Field Trial Update:
Chair Ken Hanson reported that most everything is set for the fall trial. The trial will be held at Long Lake Lodge near Brandon, MN (Alexandria area). All-Age judges are George Kittle and John Meyer, and Dan Murray may possibly be apprenticing (not finalized). Puppy judges are Linda Simon and Paul Johannes. Randy Manore is the FT secretary. Dennis Duerr is the gun captain. Letters and premiums have been distributed and posted at essft.com.

Spring 2011 Field Trial Report

FT Chair Dean Koehler is looking into securing new grounds that the club has not previously used in the Montgomery area. Judge invitations will be made shortly, and Dean requested input from club members on possible judges, and a brief discussion ensued.

Fall 2011 Field Trial Report
John Smith will chair the fall trial.

National Delegates
Open – It was moved and seconded that Bill Boeckman represent the MHESSC at the National Open, with Mary Kemper as an alternate if Bill does not attend the Nat’l Open. The motion passed.

Amateur - It was moved and seconded that Dean Koehler represent the MHESSC at the National Amateur. The motion passed.

Financial Contribution to ESSFT.COM
It was moved and seconded that the MHESSC contribute $50 to essft.com in recognition of the excellent service that Nadine Kohn and Mary Kemper provide to the springer field trial community through their website. The motion passed unamimously.

Hall of Fame – New Spaniel Space
It has been suggested that the National Open and National Amateur each donate $25,000 ($50,000 together) toward building and endowing the English Springer Spaniel area of the Continental Wing at the Field Trial Hall of Fame in Grand Junction, Tennessee. This proposal was discussed. It was moved and seconded that the MHESSC support this motion as long as it does not lead to an increase in entry fees for the Nat’l Open and Nat’l Amateur field trials. The motion passed.

Interclub Chair
Tom Schoene is now an interim replacement for Jason Givens as Midwest Interclub Chair. It was moved and seconded that the club recommend that Tom Schoene be named the official Interclub Chair, assuming that Tom is willing to serve in that position. The motion passed.

Club Non-profit Status
John Smith reported that it may be necessary for the club to file with the IRS as a non-profit due to insurance eligibility concerns. It was moved and seconded that John be given the power to look into the matter and to act on behalf of the MHESSC to complete this filing if it is deemed necessary. The motion passed.

New Members
It was moved and seconded that Todd Stelzer and Monte Meyer be accepted as MHESSC members. The motion passed. Welcome Monte and Todd!

Adjournment:
It was moved and seconded that we adjourn the meeting. The motion passed.

Respectfully Submitted,
Dean Koehler, Acting Secretary standing in for Tracie Wilson

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	------------------------------------------------------------------- The 2010 MHESSC Summer Business Meeting was held Aug. 14th at the Dean & Lori Koehler residence in Shakopee, MN. Minutes of the meeting are posted below (or click the link above). -------------------------------------------------------------------
	Recent Field Trial Championships Earned by Club Members: New FC !!! Greenville Coffey "Coffey" O: Rick Cichon, H: Bill Boeckman New AFC !!! (pending water) Harvest Moon's Lon Mayu Run "Matty" O/H: Kevin Dresow New AFC !!! (pending water) Harvest Moon's Cookie "Cookie" O/H: Kevin Dresow New FC !!! Bridgewaters Minnesota T "Sota" O: Jayne Reinhart & Tracie Wilson, H: Morgan Haglin New AFC !!! Suthron Glen's Sparky "Sparky" O/H: Kevin Rutherford New AFC!!! Bridgewater's Sandpiper of BRS "Piper" O: Randy & Mary Manore, H: Randy Manore New FC!!! Fallenwings Cool Hand Cole "Cole" O: Jason Ladd, H: Bill Boeckman (To see all recent clubmember placements go to the Field Trials page.)

	Minnesota Hunting Spaniel Association Fun Trials are held in June, July and August each year. For more information, including MHESSC club member placements, see the Fun Trials page or the MHSA Newsletters at: www.mnhuntingspaniel.com
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	Minnesota Heartland English Springer Spaniel Club Summer Business Meeting August 14^th, 2010, at the Dean & Lori Koehler residence, Shakopee, MN Executive Committee Members Attending: Steve Kuhn – President, Lori Koehler - Membership Chair, Ken Hanson – Fall ’10 FTC, Dean Koehler – Spring ’11 FTC, John Smith – Fall ’11 FTC Members Attending: Mark Rysavy, Randy Manore, Bill and Betty Boeckman The meeting was called to order by President Steve Kuhn. A quorum is present at the meeting. OLD BUSINESS *Secretary’s Report: The minutes of the previous meeting had been distributed to members and also posted at www.mhessc.org. There were no revisions to the minutes as distributed. Treasurer’s Report: Mary Kemper had prepared a Treasurer’s Report and a 2010 Spring FT Report. Both were distributed and reviewed. The spring field trial showed a profit of $830. Since January the Club’s balance declined from $5,817 to $5212. The two largest expenses during this period were insurance ($600) and shotgun shells ($811). Membership Report: Lori Koehler reported that we have 9 family memberships and 15 individual memberships. She also reported that we have two new member applications to vote on later in the meeting. Spring 2010 FT Report: The spring field trial was discussed. It was agreed that the trial ran smoothly and did well financially despite several refunds due to concerns about the trial grounds. NEW BUSINESS* *Fall 2010 Field Trial Update: Chair Ken Hanson reported that most everything is set for the fall trial. The trial will be held at Long Lake Lodge near Brandon, MN (Alexandria area). All-Age judges are George Kittle and John Meyer, and Dan Murray may possibly be apprenticing (not finalized). Puppy judges are Linda Simon and Paul Johannes. Randy Manore is the FT secretary. Dennis Duerr is the gun captain. Letters and premiums have been distributed and posted at essft.com. Spring 2011 Field Trial Report* FT Chair Dean Koehler is looking into securing new grounds that the club has not previously used in the Montgomery area. Judge invitations will be made shortly, and Dean requested input from club members on possible judges, and a brief discussion ensued. *Fall 2011 Field Trial Report* John Smith will chair the fall trial. *National Delegates* Open – It was moved and seconded that Bill Boeckman represent the MHESSC at the National Open, with Mary Kemper as an alternate if Bill does not attend the Nat’l Open. The motion passed. Amateur - It was moved and seconded that Dean Koehler represent the MHESSC at the National Amateur. The motion passed. *Financial Contribution to ESSFT.COM* It was moved and seconded that the MHESSC contribute $50 to essft.com in recognition of the excellent service that Nadine Kohn and Mary Kemper provide to the springer field trial community through their website. The motion passed unamimously. *Hall of Fame – New Spaniel Space* It has been suggested that the National Open and National Amateur each donate $25,000 ($50,000 together) toward building and endowing the English Springer Spaniel area of the Continental Wing at the Field Trial Hall of Fame in Grand Junction, Tennessee. This proposal was discussed. It was moved and seconded that the MHESSC support this motion as long as it does not lead to an increase in entry fees for the Nat’l Open and Nat’l Amateur field trials. The motion passed. *Interclub Chair* Tom Schoene is now an interim replacement for Jason Givens as Midwest Interclub Chair. It was moved and seconded that the club recommend that Tom Schoene be named the official Interclub Chair, assuming that Tom is willing to serve in that position. The motion passed. *Club Non-profit Status* John Smith reported that it may be necessary for the club to file with the IRS as a non-profit due to insurance eligibility concerns. It was moved and seconded that John be given the power to look into the matter and to act on behalf of the MHESSC to complete this filing if it is deemed necessary. The motion passed. *New Members* It was moved and seconded that Todd Stelzer and Monte Meyer be accepted as MHESSC members. The motion passed. Welcome Monte and Todd! *Adjournment:* It was moved and seconded that we adjourn the meeting. The motion passed. Respectfully Submitted, Dean Koehler, Acting Secretary standing in for Tracie Wilson
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	UPCOMING EVENTS Please mark your calendars for these upcoming events! MHESSC FALL 2010 FIELD TRIAL - October 2nd & 3rd FT Chairman - Ken Hanson FT Secretary - Randy Manore All Age Judges - George Kittle and John Meyer Puppy Judges - Linda Simon and Paul Johannes Head FT Marshal - Gun Captain - Dennis DuErr Bird Planter - Mark Hoekstra Birds - Blaha Grounds - Long Lake Lodge near Brandon, MN (Alexandria area) F.T. Committee: Ken Hanson, Randy Manore, Bill Boeckman, Dean Koehler, Dennis DuErr, Steve Kuhn, Paul Johannes
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	Past MHESSC Field Trials See results of the most recent MHESSC trial on the Field Trials page (For complete plecement information on this and other field trials, see www.essft.com )
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