NFSS Board Meeting
2nd Quarter, 2001

(The following minutes of the 2nd Quarter Board meeting have been voted
upon and approved by a majority vote of the Board of Directors.)

Several items were Submitted to the Board for discussion by various members that did not receive a motion

The following motions were submitted and either voted on or tabled. For those items tabled they are still active motions but were tabled for additional discussion.

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1.)  I move we allow the NFSS list master (John Wilson) to use his discretion in accepting foreign bird keepers who are not NFSS members as participants on the email list. 

Tabled by NFSS President

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2.)  I move that we close the NFSS email list to all except NFSS members except those foreign contributors as approved by the list master (John Wilson). 

Tabled by NFSS President

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3.)  Shall the Band Secretary offer the sale of open numbered bands to begin in 2002? Yes – 5; No – 6; Abstain 1; Did not vote – 3. 

Failed to pass

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4.)  Shall the Band Secretary offer the sale of open color-coded bands to begin in 2002. Yes – 11; No – 1; Abstain – 1; Did not vote – 2. 

Passed

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5.)  Shall Mrs. Annette Howard be appointed to the NFSS Judges Panel? Yes – 9; No – 3; Abstain – 1; Did not vote –2. 

Passed

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6.)  Shall NFSS budget $150 for educational materials yearly. This would be for the mailing and printing of items for the Regional VP's. Yes – 12; No – 1; Abstain – 0; Did not vote – 2. 

Passed

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7.) Shall NFFS be self insured for band orders under $40.00 and post office insured for orders $40.00 and over Yes – 12; No –1; Abstain – 0; Did not Vote – 2. 

Passed

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Reports  -  The following reports were submitted concerning various departments and committees.

3rd Vice President, Judge’s Panel Chairman - by Mr. Steve Hoppin, NFSS Office of the Fourth Vice President, NFSS Judges Panel Chairman, Points Manager and Research

Active Committees:

1. NFSS Standards (effective February 10, 2001) Red headed Finch, Amadina erythrocephala. Chairperson - Sally Huntington 

2. Timor Zebra Finch / NFSS Classifications (effective May 29, 2001) .Chairperson - Julie Duimstra, Committee members - Cecil Gunby, Paul Williams 

3. NFSS Exhibition of Pairs (effective June 3,2001). Chairperson - Martha Wigmore. Committee members - Steve Hoppin, Sally Huntington, Clayton Jones, Hal Koontz, Dale Laird, Armando Lee, Bill Parlee, Tom Rood. 

4. Review safety measures for birds and judges during exhibition (effective February 10, 2001) . - Chairperson - Sally Huntington, Committee: Dale Laird

Report National Cage Bird Show, 2001, 
Manchester, New Hampshire

The following NFSS Classification Section Sponsors have been acquired for the NFSS Division - 2001, Manchester, New Hampshire:

• Section One - Softbills - SPONSOR: Dale and Eileen Laird
• Section Two - Zebra Finches - SPONSOR: Sally Huntington
• Section Three - Australian Finches - SPONSOR: Kerri McCoy
• Section Four - Indo-Pacific Finches - SPONSOR: Bobbi Keenan, CO-SPONSOR: Annette Howard
• Section Five - Society Finches - SPONSOR: Clarence Culwell
• Section Six - European Finches - SPONSOR: Charlie Anchor
• Section Seven - Finches of Africa - SPONSOR: Steve Hoppin
• Section Eight - Finches of the Americas - SPONSOR: Steve Poe
• Section NIne - Doves & Quail - SPONSOR: Darla Dandre
• Section Ten - Pairs - SPONSOR: Tom Rood

NFSS would like to extend many thanks to the above individuals for their support.

Regards,

Steve

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Treasurer Report

 

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1st Vice President Report:

To date the NFSS raffle has generated $291 in raffle ticket sales. This amount is far lower than money generated from Raffle #1. Reminder to board members: at the request of the board I did away with the requirement that board members not participate in the raffle. However, to date only 2 board members have sent in raffle tickets.

Harry Bryant has generously donated numerous books for raffle use. Among other hard to obtain books, we have numerous copies of Mobb's "Star Finches" that are signed by the author. This book is very difficult to obtain and should bring in some good revenue. If any regional vp anticipates being able to hold a raffle at a local show/fair let me know and I could send you a copy of the book to use to generate some income.

I have been receiving a great deal of participation in donation items for the Nationals Raffle. Thank you to all members who generously donated.

Liaison Report:

Reaffiliation letters were sent to all 2000 affiliated clubs in January of 2001. Reminders were sent in March. In addition, many letters were sent to clubs listed on websites and in Bird Talk. As of May 30, 2001 there are 47 affiliated clubs. Ginny Allen Liaison Officer

Membership Director Report:

Active members - 530

By Region:

Paypal (from internet) results for past quarter:

Nomination Committee:

The Nominations for all positions except Membership are now closed.

For all people running for a position, please submit a short Bio to the Bulletin editor by July 1st. The ballot will run in the Sept/Oct issue of the Bulletin.

Names with multiple nominees are listed alphabetically (last name)

Nancy Reed, an impartial aviculturist who does not belong to NFSS will receive and count all the votes.

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