October 2007 Workyoke Discussion Topics

Topic Summary

Discussion – Content on ADCA Website

The article printed regarding RFID was not intended to indicate that the ADCA was headed in that direction.  The minutes from the AGM will clarify that the Board has made the statement that each breeder needs to comply with their individual state requirements on any ID's other than our normal tattooing.

 

The chat rooms linked to the ADCA website have been removed after the membership voiced it’s displeasure with their addition. The Bulletin (late or early) remains the educational and business connection to the membership. 

MOTION was made by Sandi Thomas and seconded to amend the vote already approved to report WorkYoke activity in the Bulletin to include a monthly addition of WorkYoke business on the ADCA website.  And that the AGM Membership Meeting Minutes of 2007 be posted as well ASAP.    Motion passed by majority.   10/11/07

Information - Online Payments (continued)

Discussion continued on the use of online payments and how best to structure the fee schedule.

 

Information – AGM BOD Minutes (continued)

Discussion continued on additions and corrections before publication of the 2007 AGM BOD Minutes.

 

Information – Beef Promo Data – Unofficial Beef Project

An unofficial beef carcass data project on Dexters has been proposed for use in promoting Dexters as a beef breed.

Necessary information includes the animal’s:

     -  geographic location

-         age at slaughter

-         feed regimen

-          live weight

-          hanging weight

-          weight of finished product

-          butcher type (bone in- bone out)

-          (if known) carrier or non-carrier

-         short leg body type or long leg body type

-          any other data that is relevant to Dexter beef production

Please send your data to:                                                    Robert Seddon

 (540) 894 5571 

775 Spring Road

   Mineral, VA 23117

 

 

Informtion – New Attorney (continued)

The  law firm that the ADCA is securing for further consultation regarding rules, regulations and bylaws is specialized in Delaware corporation law.  The firm has made a very preliminary review of our documentation to get us a proposal and is now at a point where the firm can commit the resources and get through this process rapidly beginning with a quick (3 hrs max) summary on our documents, and what clauses in Chapter 8 and 6 apply to the ADCA.  At this point, the BOD is discussing the retainer fee and cap for these services.

 

Information - Membership Directory

Two Committee Chairmen are incorrectly listed:

-  Pam Malcuit agreed to serve on the R&R & Bylaws Committee.

-  Pat Mitchell agreed to continue to work with Patti Adams on the Classification   Committee.

-  Sandi Thomas is not Chairman of the Classification Committee and is not involved in the program.

- Carol Traynor’s phone number for secretarial business has returned to  (970) 858-1931 

 

Information - Regional Director Nominees

The Regional Director Nominees are:

Region 3:  Bill Kirkland

Region 6:  Clay Adams  Gene Pittman

Region 7:  Pam Malcuit  John A. Hinkley           

Region 8:  Warren Coad

After the Nominations & Elections Committee verifies the eligibility of the candidates, the ballot process will be started by November 1^st, deadline to vote will be November 30^th.  Nominees to be notified of results during the first week of December and New Directors will take office January 1^st, 2008. 

 

Discussion - Summer Bulletin and ADCA Publications

Due to problems associated with the production and schecduling of the fall bulletin, the Board agreed that a search for a new editor should be undertaken

 

MOTION was made by Robert Seddon and seconded that we immediately undertake the search to find a new editor for the ADCA Official Publications, and instate them as soon as a suitable candidate is found.  Motion carried unanimously. 10/24/07

 

Information – WorkYoke Topic Removal

When notice is given and a deadline is set for removing items, the items to be removed shall be listed and a grace period given (as always) to copy, store etc...   If someone needs more time they can request it for a specific item.

 

Information - Google AdWord Account

From Oct 1 to Oct 5 our numbers are:  103 clicks to site at a cost of $8.94

Since we started:  1,885 clicks to site at a total cost of $185.00

 

Information – 2007 Herdbook

The Herdbook is done by the Registrar.  The publications editor was only responsible for cover pictures last year.  There will not be a duplication of information that is in the Membership Book, holding down the size for the cost. It will be ready in Dec.  AGM class winners and pictures are supposed to be printed as was done last year...that was a board vote.  There  has been discussion of including the video show winners, also.