1. Welcome and roll call: Jim Ling, President of the NRCC welcomed all in attendance for the annual general meeting. Jim advised all in attendance that in order to vote on matters one must be the recognized delegate/proxy of a member club in good standing of the NRCC.
Motion: Dan Danforth moved that the Agenda be approved Seconded by Connie Swanson. Motion carried.
3. Minutes of the AGM from Spruce View, Alberta, Ontario on September 9, 2018
Motion: Connie Swanson moved to approve the minutes from the AGM of 2018 held at Spruce View, Alberta. Seconded by Darlene Broomhead. Motion carried
4. Business arising from the minutes.
The Financial Statements were presented by Treasurer Mark Laberge.
Motion: Richard Dresser moved to approve the 2018 Financial Statements. Seconded: by Dan Yeomans. Motion Carried.
a. 2019 National Amateur - Dan Danforth reported that the host club, Alberta Field Trial Club put on a great 2019 National Amateur. The Western theme made everyone feel welcome and have a good time. The tests were challenging and fair and the judges were generous with their callbacks. Jim Andrew spoke on behalf of the NRCC to thank the Alberta Field Trial Club, represented by Dan Danforth for a job well done.
b. 2019 National Report - Dan Yeomans spoke on behalf of the Field Trial Marshal and reported to the Board of Directors that the setup was going well and the judges were coming up with multiple options for each setup and location..
e. Sponsors Report - Mike Zelman, Corporate Sponsor Liaison, presented the report on the Corporate Sponsorship Program.
1. Mark Laberge reported that no funds have been received from Garmin or Purina.
2. A contract was signed with Canine Field Co to donate $1,000 to the 2019 National. Funds were received and a cheque was written to the 2019 National.
8. Recognize retiring directors:
a. Motion by Dan Yeomans to skip Auditor for 2019. Seconded by Richard Dresser. Motion carried with 1 vote against.
b. Brought forward from the Floor - Suggestion to form a committee to investigate ways to promote our sport and come up with ideas on finding new sponsors. There were a number of attendees willing to be involved. Idea to be presented at the next Board of Directors meeting for approval and to ensure that interested persons from across Canada have the opportunity to get involved
Motion by Dan Danforth to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Murray Murphy. Motion carried. Dona Martin recorded the minutes.