Present by phone: Brett Pharo, Chris Kaeb, Mark Van Roekel, Bryce Freking, Kathleen Ewert

Absent: Jeremy Refshaw, Mark Meurer, John Anderson

Brett called the meeting to order at 8:15 CST.

• Minutes of previous meeting had been distributed previously. Treasurer report will be sent out later.
• Bryce moved to have the annual meeting on the Friday night of the CNS in Spencer. Chris seconded.
  • There was discussion on other options and locations and the results of the survey. An attempt will be made to do a live video during the meeting for those not able to attend, but would like to participate.
  • Discussed a meal at Spencer. Bryce and Mark will contact Suffolk breeders on any plans to do a meal.
  • Mark to check on caterer and venue for annual meeting outside the fair grounds.
  • Brett to check on Trent Loos as a possible speaker
• Bryce reporting on the corporate status;
  • May be better to redo the current corporation and pay any past taxes to IRS. Even if we update the current corporation a new CO address will be needed. The cost of an address is $67 annually.
  • Bryce will continue to look into back years filings and expenses
• No other new business.
• Brett did add that he was looking for new articles for the first quarter ‘19 newsletter.
• Brett adjourned the meeting at 8:45 pm CST

Notes taken by Mark Van Roekel

Respectfully submitted by

John Anderson, Secretary