Minutes Hall of Fame Committee Thursday, July 11, 2013
Those present were Dennis Joannides, Larry Hansen, Barbara Haupt, Kate Romanski, AR Ginn, Hob Brown, Pete Rizzo, and Sue Rose. The meeting commenced at 9 p.m. and concluded at 10 p.m.
**** Dennis welcomed Pete Rizzo as a prospective new member of the HFC. AR moved that Pete become a Member at Large of the Hall of Fame Committee and Barbara seconded the motion. All were in favor. Pete’s email is workingdogs10@yahoo.com 914-906-8969
****The minutes of the previous meeting held on May 21st were approved as read. (Hob made motion and AR seconded)
****Status of website and display — Wendy Haney joined the meeting at 9:15. She is putting together the HOF website: www.englishcockerhalloffame.com. A very productive discussion between Wendy and the committee members followed.
- The site will work on desktop and will transform to tablets, etc.
- The image slideshow will not appear on mobile devices – not as much control and too long to download.
- On the left side are the menu items; these can be modified however we want.
- With regard to the header, Pete suggested, “What about using the current inductees and dogs as part of the header.” That would be changed every year. Good idea!!
- Dennis has sent about 300 pictures to Wendy which she can utilize for “Cockers in Action”.
- We discussed putting different “links” in the menu, felt that the fieldcockers.com link should stand by itself – and others could be grouped.
- The Founders will be listed
- A link should also be on the main page on how to contribute. As we get more contributors we may want to recognize them.
- Hob can contact Karen Spurlin, the ECSCA treasurer, regarding the easiest way to handle contributions (Pay Pal??).
Committee members agreed that Wendy has done a great job and we are off to a tremendous start. Wendy will try to finish things up shortly and we should be able to show it to the public soon. Many thanks to Wendy and to Larry for recommending her.
When sending pictures or text (Word) to Wendy, go to wendy @ wendyhaney.com or 40 Deer Path Rd., Tracy, MN 56175
****Status of nominations for HFC – Kate Romanski has not received any nominations
****Nomination forms for Hall of Fame inductees — dogs and individuals. Hob Brown has not heard of any nominations from Tom Ness who is Chair to the Advisory Panel. Hob will check with Tom to see if he has received any. Nominations received last year carry over to this year.
*****The committee members expressed some concern about getting nominations but agreed that people often put things off to the last minute.
OTHER NEW BUSINESS
****At the end of the By-Laws text, the committee members are unnecessarily listed. Dennis’s name could be listed as contact.
***** Dennis is now at his summer address (10749 Sumac Lane, Sister Bay, WI 54234). He will be taking care of the plaque for the Founders. Kate will send information to Dennis of places in Milwaukee that have done work for ECSCA in the past.
***** Barbara will publish the minutes sooner as a Draft Copy prior to their approval at the following month’s meeting.
****Adjournment and Date of next meeting – August 22nd 9p.m. EDT