The Meeting was called to order at 5:00pm. In the absence of President Clair Murphy
(due to a death in the family), Greg Steeves chaired the meeting.

The following Clubs were represented

Oshawa Beagle Club – Mike Burrows
York County Beagle Club – Derrick Brazier
Cornwall Beagle Club – Pauline Pawson
Ottawa Valley Beagle Club – Steve Rowland (Jason Powers)
Quebec City Beagle Club – Dario Manna
Fundy Trail Beagle Club – George Steeves
Baccalieu Trail Beagle Club – Paul Hickey
Avalon Beagle Club – David Chafe
Cape Trial Beagle Club – Billy Petrie

Greg Steeves read the minutes of the 2011 meeting, no errors or omissions were
identified, motioned by Dario Manna and seconded by Greg Steeves to accept as read
…. All in favour

Financial Report was given by Greg Steeves 2011 and 2012

Motioned by Coady MacDonald seconded by Chris Pawson to accept the financial
statement …..All in Favour

Committee Reports…… No Names submitted for the 2009 Hall of Fame

Election of officers were held the following positions were filled for a two year period

President – Clair Murphy Accepted
Vice President – Dennis Cooke … Accepted
Sec’t Treasurer – Greg Steeves …. Accepted

The Regional Monitors are as follows:

Quebec Region – Dario Manna … Accepted
Ontario Region – Pauline Pawson …. Accepted
Maritime Region – Billy Petrie …. Accepted
Newfoundland Region – David Chafe …. Accepted

Hall of Fame coordinator – Mike Burrows

New Business:

Discussion of criteria for qualifying hounds by region – Submitted by Judy Walsh

     1. In the absence of the proponent, there was limited discussion on this proposal.
         On motion by Jason Powers, seconded by Dario Manna it was approved that the
          the current criteria would not change. Motion carried

Discussion of Hall of Fame Listing – Submitted by Judy Walsh

     1. It was generally agreed that this issue should be more active. Mike Burrows
         agreed to take on Coordinator position.

Review and reform the current policy of placing Ten Hounds in each class – Submitted
by Chris Pawson.
     
     After considerable discussion it was agreed that the number of placing hounds in
each class would remain at ten rather than be reduced to five as proposed. Approved
on motion by Chris Pawson, seconded by Coady MacDonald. Motion carried

Review and reform the Canadian National LPH Beagle Association’s status on the
internet and its relationship with websites – Submitted by Chris Pawson

This agenda item was withdrawn by Chris Pawson

Other items from the floor: There was discussion on the return of the National Trial to
Fundy Trail Beagle Club in 2014. After some discussion it was moved by Pauline
Pawson, seconded by Chris Pawson that the Canadian National LPH Association donate
$1000.00 to Fundy Club to help with the replacement of the fence.  Motion Carried

Meeting was adjourned at 6:22 pm on motion by Chris Pawson, seconded by Coady
MacDonald. Motion Carried