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Region 10 Board Agendas & Minutes
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Region 10 Bylaws and
Standing Rules, revised 1-8-06 |
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November 4, 2007: Minutes (unapproved),
Eau Claire meeting. Click here for
pdf. |
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January 21, 2007:
Minutes (unapproved), Eau Claire meeting |
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November 5 and 16, 2006:
Minutes (approved), Eau Claire meeting & convention caucus |
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March 26, 2006:
Minutes (unapproved), Eau Claire meeting |
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January 8, 2006: Minutes
(approved), Eau Claire meeting |
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November 17, 2005:
Minutes (unapproved), Ft. Worth convention
caucus |
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November 6, 2005:
Minutes (unapproved), Eau Claire meeting |
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April 10, 2005:
Minutes (unapproved), Eau Claire meeting |
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January 9, 2005:
Minutes (approved), Eau Claire meeting |
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November 18, 2004: Minutes (unapproved), Anchorage convention caucus |
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March 14, 2004: Minutes (unapproved), Eau Claire meeting |
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February 1, 2004: Minutes (approved & ratified), Eau Claire meeting |
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Minutes of the January 21, 2007 meeting of the
Region 10 Board of Directors
Holiday Inn, Sweetwater's, Eau Claire, WI
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The meeting was called to order at 12:15 by Director Dean Meier.
Present: Dean
Meier, Kathy Monico, Rita Lemke, Heidi Kohlbeck, Kristin Urban, Joel
Woods, Lori Conway, Juli Larsen, Van Jacobsen, Jill Frieders, Toni
Marie O’Daniel, Laura Mickelson, Nancy Miller, Gay Jeanne Bower,
Connie Curtis, Jackie Johnson.
Dean gave the
Director’s Report (On website)
Congratulations to Jill Frieders for the National Volunteer
Service Award.
Congratulations to Nancy Miller for Regional Volunteer
Service Award.
Bob Gordon of Princeton MN purchased patron package at the
Youth Silent Auction at the convention.
SHOW COMMITTEE
MEETING
Proposed budgets
for preshow and regional shows were presented by Nancy Miller. Jill
made motion to approve budgets, Gay Jeanne seconded. Motion
approved
Volunteers – we need about 50 (for the main show)
Consideration of $15 per session per volunteer was discussed.
Joanna Gwin – from PA was hired for the Dressage show judge.
Class list – Laura will put together draft for circulation
next week. Fun classes will be jackpot classes and have $5 entry.
BACK TO REGULAR
MEETING
OLD BUSINESS
Communicator –
January 30 deadline for Spring issue – send news to Jackie
Gay Jeanne reported
the Region 10 point system response has been very good. The WI
Horsemen’s News article received lots of reaction. Laura will write
article for Spotlight and include website for more information.
Gay Jeanne reported
that scholarships forms are on the website. The deadline is May 4.
She also has forms for Mark Larscheidt scholarship.
NEW BUSINESS
PR Network – Laura
M. reported the program is designed to have reps in each region to
work with local clubs about what PR things is available for them.
Dean is handling WI and Laura is handling MN.
T.A.I.L Program –
Total Arabian Interaction and Learning Program – Will play CD before
the March meeting describing the program. Dean has a booklet for
each club.
Minutes of November
and Caucus meetings – Lori C. motioned, Gaye Jeanne seconded to
approve the November and Caucus meeting minutes.
Treasurer’s
Report: Motion to accept treasurer’s report made by Gay Jeanne and
seconded by Connie. Approved.
2007 Proposed
Budget - Kathy M. used actuals and proposed from 2005 and 2006 for
the proposed figures.
Motion by Van to add an additional $500 to Endurance and
Competitive Trail with $250 to each. Gay Jeanne seconded –
approved.
Gay Jeanne suggested make PR Network as a subcategory. Gay
Jeanne moved to place $1000 for the PR Network. Juli seconded.
Approved.
Nancy made a motion
for the past director be paid for convention registration if Region
is paying for all other delegates. Seconded by Connie. Approved.
Kristin moved to reimburse Van delegate package amount. Seconded by
Jill. Approved.
Jackie motion raise director to $5500 Gay Jeanne seconded.
Approved.
Jill suggested $500 for Tails program. Gay Jeanne wants
scholarships raised to $2100
And insurance up $500 from proposals. Jackie motioned and
Jill seconded above motions. Approved.
A discussion about giving clubs back money if we were in the
financial condition to do so. Joel suggested tabling until after
Region 10 Show. Gay Jeanne, Jackie and Dean will be on Long Range
planning team for this purpose.
Gay Jeanne moved Laura seconded the proposed budget.
Approved
Directory – All
costs, etc. will remain the same. Motion for directory made by Toni
Marie with Jill making a second to have another directory.
Approved.
Judges selection at
March meeting – We need update and refresh our Judges list at the
March meeting.
Van motioned, Gay
Jeanne seconded to adjourn meeting.
Meeting adjourned
2:30 (Big storm)
Respectfully
submitted,
Jackie Johnson,
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Minutes of the November 5, 2006 meeting of the
Region 10 Board of Directors
Holiday Inn, Sweetwater's, Eau Claire, WI
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Region 10 Show Committee meeting
Nancy discussed financials
for 2006. Regional show had a profit of approximately $50,571. R10
Sporthorse/dressage showed a profit of $287.
Discussion on how to get
more volunteers, i.e. pay for hotels, stalls, shavings, drawings,
etc. were possibilities. Volunteer Chair is Anne Benson again –
she will need a core committee.
Patron program will be
revised and applied consistently.
Awards – coolers, garlands
and plaques again. We will continue to use our current source,
Bickford.
Judges – contracts sent to
Deborah Johnson, John Rannenberg and Karen Homer Brown. We will hire
one steward and two ring people. Pres show judge will be Peter
Stachowski.
Dates: Will conflict with
Region 6 for 2009 and 2010.
Show Committee: Must help
come up with volunteers, and the volunteers must be at show.
Laura is working on
schedule. Showmanship classes will be divided by age. The Show
Committee will meet after the Caucus meeting in Kentucky to discuss
the schedule further.
Region 10
Board Meeting
Present: Dean Meier, Jackie
Johnson, Kathy Monico, Jill Frieders, Dick Hoeft, Gay Jeanne Bower,
Joan Rose, Nancy Miller, Joanne Jones, Rita Lemke, Kitty Omitt,
Anita Grant, Laura Mickelson, Ann Benson, Candy Ziebell, Amy
Thalacker, Heidi Kohlbeck, Joel Wood, Murial Besser, Connie Curtis,
Adam Rickart, Bob Gordon, Christine Rickart, Chuck Rickart, Jessica
Cole, Bev Cole, Larry Hoffman, Lori Conway, Juli Goder Larson.
Dean called the meeting to
order at 1:03.
Minutes – Gaye Jeanne made a
motion and Larry Hoffman seconded to approve the minutes as they
were mailed out. Approved
Kathy Monico passed out a
treasurer’s report showing a balance of $101,346.80. Dick made a
motion and Juli seconded to approve. Approved
Dean gave a short Directors
Report – not a lot more than was in the Communicator last month.
The new AHA website should be up and running November 5. The 2007
AHA Convention will be in Tulsa (change from Denver).
Show Committee
Nancy Miller made a motion
and Jill seconded to give $1,000 to Indianhead. Indianhead
cancelled show due to strangles outbreak in their area shortly
before the Regional. Approved.
Youth Roundup – Joan
Profit of about $1,873.09 –
with 72 horses (down 2 from 2005)
Dates for 2007 Roundup are
12/13 May. See Joan with judge suggestions.
Regional Show – Nancy
The 2007 Preshow will be
June 13 (judge Peter Stakowski), the Regional will begin on the 14th.
Milwaukee gave us a quote of $45,500 – but we would need to have
them put in a no race track activities with a penalty clause in
order to consider them. Vendors do not like the lower level of
horse barn and there is no where else to put them in MKE. A price
comparison should be made between facilities for additional charges,
etc.
There will not be a conflict
with Region 6 in 2008 – dates. Jill made a motion and Larry
seconded to have the show June 11 – 15, 2008. Nancy offered a
friendly amendment – to have the show at St. Paul. Jill was ok with
the amendment, however, Larry did not approve. We voted on the
original motion specifying dates for pre show only. Approved.
2007 Sport horse show –
update – We will have the June 30 ½ day and 1 July.
Adam Rickart – gave the
Youth Director’s Report . Adam was a finalist for the AHA Youth of
the Year Award for 2006.
Bev – website – updated
recently. Judges will be on website when the contracts are
returned. Please let Bev know if you want your judge listed on the
website.
Communicator Update – 30
January. Fall Communicator – 30 August deadline.
Long Range Planning – Gay
Jeanne
Region 10 points – deadline
31 December. We have not entries to date. Bev made a motion and
Laura seconded to start the program in 2007. Gay Jeanne will send
it to Horsemen’s News and Spotlight. Larry motion and Laurie
seconded to put a cap of $500 for advertising for program.
Approved. It will be placed in the April issue of Horsemen’s news.
Gay Jeanne will send Bev point system rules, reporting form and
point system info for the website.
Scholarships – Gay Jeanne
requested we sponsor two $1,000 scholarships. Larry made a motion
and Jill seconded to have two $1,000 scholarships for 2007.
Approved.
Club insurance paid for by
the Region was discussed. Dean, Larry, Gaye Jeanne, Jackie will
investigate costs for this and report back at the next meeting.
Calendar for 2007 set.
Region 10 Board meetings
will be January 21, March 18 and Nov 4 in 2007.
2007 Budget Committee – to
prepare a budget for the January meeting – Kathy, Nancy, Jackie.
(Budget line for AHA Public Relations network people)
There will be 23 delegates
going to convention plus Dean and Van. Delegate reimbursement was
discussed. Gay Jeanne made a motion and Larry seconded to pay the
delegates for the convention registration cost. Approved. Kathy
will give each delegate attending a check at the convention Caucus
meeting. We will give a Region 10 Patron Package as a door prize
from the Region. We will not have a meal at the Caucus but will
have softdrinks.
AHA Public Relations network
- Laura M. will be the MN, Dean will be the WI person for the first
year. This may fall with the vice director in the future. (Will
need a budget line for 2007.)
MAHA Open Show Calendar –
Send dates, judge, locations, etc to Laura to be included.
WAHA reported on their ACS
Show – AHA has guidelines to follow to put one on. Downfall is the
$5.00 per horse to post points. WAHA had about 52 horses at their
first one. WAHA got a $200 grant to help with show costs. AHA will
not be giving the monetary incentive, but will be giving Ariat
incentives.
FYI – The Executive
Committee approved $300 for youth budget last summer. This was to
reimburse Adam to go to Youth Nationals.
Resolutions were discussed.
Lori made a motion and Larry
seconded to adjourn. Approved
Meeting adjourned: 4:54
Respectfully submitted,
Jackie Johnson, Region 10
Secretary
Convention
Caucus Meeting Minutes
November 16, 2006--Louisville, KY
Meeting was called to order
on November 16, 2006 at Louisville by Director Dean Meier.
Discussions were held on
various resolutions.
Motion made by adjourn by
Heidi Kohlbeck and seconded by Gay Jean Bower.
Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Jackie Johnson, Region 10
Secretary |
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Minutes of the March 26, 2006 meeting of the
Region 10 Board of Directors
Holiday Inn, Sweetwater's, Eau Claire, WI
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Meeting called
to order by Director Dean Meier at 12:20.
Present: Amy
Thalacker, Heidi Kohlbeck, Rita Lemke, Bev Cole, Larry Hoffman,
Laura Mickelson, Kristin Urban, Van Jacobsen, Britta Hegge, Joel
Wood, Tom Anthony, Kitty Omitt, Chuck Rickart, Connie Curtis,
Joanne Jones, Nancy Miller, Joan Rose, Dick Hoeft, Gay Jeanne
Bower, Dean Meier, Jackie Johnson, Lori Conway
Secretary
Minutes. Motion made by Larry, second by Gay Jeanne to approve
the minutes as mailed. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s
Report – was presented by Dean. (Kathy is in sunny
Jamaica).
Overall total $54,579.85. Motion made by Gay Jeanne, second
by Dick Hoeft. Motion carried.
Directors
Report was emailed to everyone and is on the Website.
2006 Region 10
Show – Nancy Miller. There will be no music at the preshow
(music $40/hour). Nancy will research a new banner – the old
one has IAHA on it. David Garret is the pre show judge.
Thanks to Laura for all the work on getting the class list in
order.
2006 Region 10
Sport Horse/Dressage Show – Nancy Miller: All officials are
set. Amy Jablonski and Lois Heyerdahl are judges, Jessica Cole
is over fences judge.
2006 Region 10
Youth Roundup Report – Joan Rose: The Premium list is out and
was only sent to R10 youth and those who had attended before to
save postage. Ray Price is handling the judging clinic on
Friday night.
Region 10 Youth
Director Report – Britta Hegge. This year’s convention theme
will be based on pirates and treasure. The (adult) delegates
voted on a new Youth Director by paper ballot. Adam Rickart is
the new Youth Director and Sydney Arnold is the new Youth Vice
Director. Congratulations to them.
Old Business
Website – Bev:
Check website to insure your delegates, alternates, officers and
program chairs are correct. The R10 scholarship application
form will be on website with rules and checklist soon. Bylaws
and standing rules will be in a PDF fileand added to website.
September
2006 Communicator – Jackie: Deadline is September 1st.
It was suggested to put something in the Communicator that all
information about the scholarship program will be on the
Website.
Scholarship
Update – Gay Jeanne: Has sent out 6 applications to date.
Press release
will be in WHN April issue, Country Today, WI State Farmer.
Deadline is 5 May to have all paperwork to Gay Jeanne. The Mark
Larscheidt scholarship will be run thru Gay Jeanne.
Long Rang
Planning – Gay Jeanne: Point system strived for simplicity
which we felt is paramount with this system to achieve desired
goal. Info can be handed out at both expos for this year. GJ
will makes changes that were suggested (exclude Class A and
above) and send out a press release, have promo info available
and send to Bev for the website.
New Business
Elections – Van
(as head of Nominating Committee): The following were elected
for term 2007-2008:
Director – Dean Meier (from Nominating Committee)
There were no nominations from the floor. Motion made by
Larry, second by Gay Jeanne to accept by acclamation. Carried
Vice Director – Laura Mickelson (from Nominating Committee)
There were no nominations from the floor. Motion made by
Nancy,
second by Gay Jeanne to accept by acclamation. Carried.
Secretary – Jackie Johnson (from Nominating Committee)
There were no nominations from the floor. Motion made by
Larry, second by Dick to accept by acclamation. Carried.
Treasurer – Kathy Monico (from Nominating Committee)
There were no nominations from the floor. Motion made by
Dick, second by Gay Jeanne to accept by acclamation. Carried
Region 10
Insurance: Laura M. reported on insurance options for Region 10
(as an entity, not to include Region 10 shows). Motion made by
Bev, second by Larry to purchase participant liability ($393
extra) and $1 million liability for a total of $1769.03. Laura
will send info to Kathy.
Region 10 Shows
– dates and locations for 2007. Nancy Miller reported that the
3rd weekend in June (June 14-17 2007) is available in
MN. The costs for the Milwaukee facility are comparable,
however, MN Grounds people are easier to deal with, and the
footing and warm up areas are better in MN. Joanne went on
record to say MN Regionals are hurting WAHA and WDHA shows. Van
made a motion to have June 14-17 2007 R10 show in MN , second by
Larry. Motion carried.
Region 10
Gelding Award – Ambassador Award: The current restriction is
only to members of Region 10, each club can make criteria and
the recipient horse must be a gelding. Joanne moved, Gay Jeanne
seconded to change the gelding award to Region 10 Ambassador
Horse Award, and R10 only provides trophy. (This could allow
for clubs to allow mares and stallions.) Motion carried.
Tax Status –
Dean: Reported that he is working on making us not for profit
vs 501C3. (Donations cannot be deducted but can be used for
advertising.)
Region 10
President’s Award deadline – April 15 – Kathy Monico
Next Meeting –
Sunday November 5, 2006 – Sweetwaters
Larry moved
that R10 sponsor drafts of two resolutions [for Convention] 90
day conflict of interest of judges to be reduced to 30 days and
the other panel rule. Drafts to be disseminated to R10 Board no
later than June 1, for approval no later than July 1. Amy
seconded. Van noted to keep accurate count of eligible voters.
Motion carried. It was also suggested to add several examples
on the panel rule.
Britta Hegge –
ages for Youth – possibility of offering scholarships. Britta
will work with Gay Jeanne with long range planning for criteria
and bring it back to another meeting.
Larry suggested
offering a R10 patronage for the silent auction at Convention
(in November) for the kids. Cost is $350. Lori motioned for 1
package, (above) Larry second. Motion carried.
Motion to
adjourn made by Gay Jeanne at 3:41, second by Rita. Carried.
Respectfully
submitted,
Jackie Johnson,
Secretary |
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Minutes of the January 8, 2006 meeting of the
Region 10 Board of Directors
Holiday Inn, Sweetwater's, Eau Claire, WI
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Director Meier called the meeting to order at 1:00.
Attendance: A. Thalacker, H. Kohlbeck, L.
Mickelson, V. Jacobsen, K. Urban, T.M. O’Daniel, J. Wood, K.
Omitt, C. RIckart, Christine Rickart, A. Benson, B. Cole, J.
Cole, J. Jones, N. Miller, J. Rose, D. Hoeft, G.J. Bower, K.
Monico, D. Meier, J. Johnson
Approve minutes: November 6th meeting
– With the addition of the attendance, Gay Jeanne made a motion
2nd by Nancy to approve the minutes. Approved. Gay
Jeanne moved, 2nd by Laura to approved the caucus
minutes. Approved.
Treasurer’s Report – Motion made by Toni Marie,
second by Gay Jeanne to approve the treasurer’s report showing a
total balance of $66,253.41. Approved.
Director’s Report – Dean
Dean spoke about
the new sweepstakes program approved by Board at Convention.
Detailed information is on website with more detailed info
coming. You must register before accumulating points. The date
for nomination was pushed back to March 1, 06 for this year
only.
Handbook – won’t
be automatically mailed. It is available on website. If you
want a hard copy you must request one.
Community Shows
– register on website, incentives for first 40 shows signing up.
Registry – HA –
up about 15% PB up about 1% (probably due to amnesty program)
Financials –
fiscal year ends March 31 – numbers look good so far.
Vice Director’s Report – Jill – not in attendance
Region 10 2006 Show Update – Nancy presented a
budget. Show personnel was discussed. It was felt we should
give some sort of recognition should be given to Mary Anne
Grimmel, and also to Chuck the Gate Man. Full top five awards
will be given to 3-5 places as needed.
Region 10 2006 Dressage, Sport Horse Show Update
– Nancy presented a dressage budget. We will add hunter classes
and look for sponsorships to help offset expense. The
possibility of a “jump charge” will be investigated. Nancy will
check the possibility of having hunter classes on Friday or
Saturday. Heidi will check with Desert about the possibility of
sharing part of Friday and/ or Saturday for the Hunters at her
Board Meeting on Saturday and report back to Dean.
Region 10 2006 Youth Roundup report – Joan Rose
reported the Roundup is the 13 and 14 of May. Katie Beck is the
Judge.
Region 10 Youth Director report – Britta Hegge –
not present
Nominating Committee Report – Van
Director:
Dean Meier, Vice Director: Laura Mickelson, Secretary: Jackie
Johnson, Treasurer: Kathy Monico. Motion to accept the
Nominating Committee report motion by Laura – 2nd
Anne - approved
Old Business:
Bylaws committee Report – Bev
Section 4 – Bev
motion, Jackie 2nd: “Voting may be done by alternate
methods . Approved (#2 option) with 1 nay.
Section 7
(Article 6) - Nancy moved that we keep current quorum. 2nd
Tony Marie. Friendly amendment to lower to 40%. Nancy will
accept. Approved.
Motion to accept
bylaws as they were discussed and above sections voted on. Van
Made motion, 2nd by Dick. Approved. 2 nays. The
bylaws will be put on the website with a notice put in the
Communicator.
Standing Rules:
Motion to
approve all but #5 (a budget item) and include voting annually
on the number of Communicators published per year by Bev, 2nd
Toni Marie. Approved.
Website – Bev requested the updated officer and
delegate information. The calendar is up to date. If the clubs
would like their judges put on, contact Bev.
2006 Communicator update – deadline February 15th.
Motion to have Spring and Fall Communicator made by Jackie, 2nd
Gay Jeanne. Approved
Long Range Planning – Gay Jeanne presented the
point system discussed at last Region 10 meeting to generate
interest in the Arabians to those people are exhibiting their
horses. Points to be counted as only non-rated/recognized shows
(shows sponsored by saddle clubs, 4H etc. Local AHA community
shows are included). Motion made by Joan, 2nd by
Nancy. Approved. 1 nay
Bev motion 2nd
Toni Marie – include Region 10 Youth Show for this high point.
Not approved. Gay Jeanne volunteered to administer the
program. It will be on Horse and Rider combination and it was
suggested to allow recipient to chose where they want to accept
awards. We would like the program out for 2006. Gay Jeanne
will bring a final copy to the March meeting for a final vote.
Scholarship update – Gay Jeanne has forms
available. She will send out a press release to each club
newsletter editor.
New Business:
Region 10 Budget 2006 – Kathy/Jill/Jackie,
Committee. Joanne moved, Dick 2nd to approve the
budget with changes as discussed. The Donations budget will be
administered by the Executive Committee. That should go in the
Standing Rules.
2005 R10 Directory Distribution - Available for
distribution at the meeting.
Motion made by Gay Jeanne, 2nd by
Laura to adjourn the meeting at 4:11. Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Jackie Johnson, Secretary |
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Minutes of the November 17, 2005
Convention Caucus
Region 10 Board of Directors
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Region 10 Caucus Meeting –
November 17, 2005 – Ft. Worth, Texas
Present: D. Meir, T. M.
O’Daniel, J. Frieders, L. Mickelson, K. Omitt, A. Grant, A. Benson,
D. Hoeft, J. Rose, C. Curtis, N. Miller, L. Hoffman, V. Jacobsen, G.
J. Bower, B. Cole, J. Cole, T. Anthony, G. Holliday, C. Rickart, L.
Conway, P. Conway, R. Lemke, K. Urban, R. Gilbert, S. Olson, M.
Smith, K. Monico, M. Villaesenor, J. Larson, J. Johnson
Meeting called to order by Dean
Meier at 7:00 p.m.
Mike V. from the Times talked
about doing the Region 10 Directory for 2006. Motion made by Toni
Marie 2nd by Anne Benson to go with the Times for the
Directory for 2006 to be out at the Nationals (2006). Approved
Nominating Committee will have a
slate at the January meeting – to be put in the Communicator to be
voted on at the March meeting. Committee to consist of: Van J.
(Chair), Gay Jeanne B. and Lori Conway.
Meeting adjourned 7:42.
Respectfully submitted,
Jackie Johnson, Secretary |
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Minutes of the November 6, 2005 meeting of the
Region 10 Board of Directors
Holiday Inn, Sweetwater's, Eau Claire, WI
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Present:
N.Miller, J. Rose, C. Curtis, G. Holliday, B. Cole, J. Cole. T. Day,
J. Johnson, J. Frieders, R. Lemke, K. Urban, D. Meier, K. Monico, B.
Hegge, K. Omitt, V. Jacobsen,
Director Dean Meier called the meeting to order at
12:30 p.m.
Motion made by Gay Jeanne, 2nd by Connie
to approve the minutes from the April meeting. Approved.
Motion made by Gay Jeanne, 2nd by Jill to
accept Treasurers Report. Approved. Overall net worth $76,616.
Motion made by Jill, second by Gay Jeanne to purchase Quick Books
for club treasurer. Approved.
Director’s Report
Sweepstakes - We’ve been paying out more than taking
in for quite some time. The task force is working one a new program
that to be approved by the trustees. Currently on hold waiting for
more information. Deadlines will be extended to March 1, 2006.
AHA – financially doing better this year compared to
last year
AHA – pursuing a creation of a 501c3 Corp. Once in
place it will allow us to accept tax deductible donations and
develop programs using those funds.
Numbers down across the board for Region 10 shows.
Region 10 Directory was mailed out last week. Have
heard positive comments. It was at the Nationals this year. Some
mistakes were made in the article; however, overall the quality of
the directory was very good. Old directories were sent out to
members who were not affiliated with a club.
Region 10 Director’s Award was given by Dean Meier to
Jackie Johnson
2006 Regional Show - June 15-18 – to be held in MN
with a one- day preshow on June 14.
Region 10 Youth Roundup - May 13 and 14th
– Winona MN 2006
Region 10 Youth Director Report – Britta Hegge
Making a pattern books – may be online
Equitation video available to buy online
Britta’s term is up in July – encourage kids in each club to
apply for position
Old Business:
Website – Send Bev info for the website. Old info
will be weeded off.
Bylaws – passed out a set of bylaws for initial
discussion – send ideas to Bev to be included in another draft to be
discussed at the January meeting.
2006 Communicator update – deadline February 15th -
send info to Jackie. Please have club Newsletter editors send
newsletters to Jackie.
Long Range Planning – Gay Jeanne
Researching places to have a mini- convention. There were questions
on the success of the event with gas prices etc. Would we get
enough of a response?
Point system – High Points for Open Show system under
review. Suggestion is to base on number of horses you beat. Class A
show points will not be counted. Count all open shows as the same
number of points. On hold until after Sweepstakes proposal is
announced. Straw vote: Require people to be members – 0.
New Business:
2006 Show dates/calendars and R10 meetings was set –
will be in Winter Communicator.
2006 Region 10 Scholarships - Motion made by Jackie,
2nd by Jill to offer two $1000 scholarships for 2006.
Approved. Deadline will be Friday, 5 May 2006.
2006 Budget Committee will bring something back to
January meeting.
Kathy M, Jill F., Jackie J. and Dean M.
Consider new R10 banner
Consider $1,000 open show high point
Consider endurance
Delegate reimbursement for convention – $5265 total
(27 people going)
Discussion followed. Jill F. made a motion to pay 27
people who go to convention $195 at convention. Roz seconded.
Approved.
Meal at convention – Motion made by Bev to not
allocate money for food or drink for caucus meeting. 2nd
– Kitty Approved
We reviewed 2005 Resolutions and assigned Committees.
Convention door prizes - Nancy will bring the
2 cheese tray plates.
Motion made by Van, 2nd by Gay Jeanne to
adjourn at 5:15. Approved.
Respectfully submitted,
Jackie Johnson, Secretary |
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Minutes of the April 10, 2005 meeting of the
Region 10 Board of Directors
Holiday Inn, Sweetwater's, Eau Claire, WI
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Meeting was called to order at 12:15 by Director Dean Meier.
Attendance: Jackie
Johnson (WDHA), Joan Rose (Youth), Joanne Jones (WAHA), Nancy Miller
(WAHA), Connie Curtis (IAHS), Gary Holliday (MHAHA), Christine
Rickart (MHAHA), Tom Anthony (MHAHA), Van Jacobsen (Past Director),
Kitty Omitt (SS), Bev Cole (WAHA), Jessica Cole (WAHA), Anne
Winkworth(Guest), Lori Kriger (TCAHA), Amy Thalacker (WDHA), Kristin
Urban (WDHA), Larry Hoffman (MAHA), Roz Gilbert (NMAHA), Toni Marie
O’Daniel(MAHA), Laura Mickelson (MAHA), Jesse Henschel (Spirit),
Dick Hoeft (WAHA), Gay Jeanne Bower (WAHA), Jill Frieders (Vice
Director), Dean Meier (Director), Kathy Monico (Treasurer)
A power point
presentation was given regarding the status of the Arabian
industry. Recreational riding was a large area of interest to
members. Breeding and transfer of ownerships are both down. AHA is
bringing back stallion reports.
Secretary’s Report
Motion by Gay
Jeanne to accept the minutes of the
January 31, 2005
meeting. Second by Nancy Miller. Approved.
Treasurer’s Report
Kathy Monico
presented the treasurer’s report: Checking balance $1,484.05.
Saving balance $32,537.12. Motion by Gay Jeanne to approve, second
by Dick Hoeft. Approved.
Director’s Report
The Director’s
report in its entirety can be found on the Region 10 website. Some
highlights included:
After
the powerpoint, the need to change is obvious.
Judges
seminar – 13 new judges, 3 new training videos (DVD or VHS)
Marketing – lots of good things going on with Marketing Development
Committee.
A
presentation to the May Board meeting on a low class Arab show is
scheduled.
Registrations: 2004 7780 purebreds – down 4.8% from 2003
3860 half Arabs –
down 6.0% from 2003
Transfers – 15,414
down 3.7%
Financially – 2003 showed a loss of $545,000. In March there was a
$380,000 profit
Show
licensing – For a 3 year license – application must be in by April
30. The forms
Were sent to the show managers and club
treasurers, or show contact person.
Motion by Bev Cole,
seconded by Jill Frieders regarding registration papers. We
authorize someone to draft a resolution on what needs to be
submitted – to be given to the Executive Committee to approve and
submit it for this year. Approved. Bev and Larry
will work on this. Rules 1504.2 a and b.
Canadian Nationals
– due to Olympic compeition just prior to the Canadian Nationals,
room are at a premium (only if you go early). You will be required
to bring a passport beginning in 2008 for return from
Canada
to the US. (Mexico
and Carribean in 2005)
Open Events – List
on website. Thanks to Laura Mickelson for all the hard work. These
are listed on the website and will be updated as needed.
Sweepstakes:
Sweepstakes could be headed for financial problems. More is being
paid out than being paid in. At the current rate, it could be gone
in 4 ½ years if nothing changes.
Budget
The current figures
were discussed in detail. Motion by Bevra Cole to limit 2005
donation to Hippology to only $500. Seconded by Larry H. Approved.
Delegate
reimbursement left at $0 – will be dealt with later. Motion made by
Toni Marie, seconded by Gay Jeanne to lessen past director line to
$300. No action.
Larry and Dean will
work on two door prizes for Convention 2005.
Motion made by
Larry H. seconded by Laura M. to approve the budget as finalized.
Approved.
Regional Show
Report
Nancy Miller
reported on Regional Show. Cannot find someone willing to
coordinate the Progressive Party for Friday night. There will be
two legions that night. Larry Hoffman volunteered to work on it.
Sport Horse –
Junior horses can cross enter into open classes. It will be posted
and post entry fee will not be charged.
2006 – Nancy will
reserve St. Paul location for June 15-18 (3rd weekend in
June) for the 2006 Regional Show.
Youth Roundup –
Joan reported that sponsorship forms have been mailed out. Hotels
are a problem due to school graduations, but LaCrosse is not that
far. The EMT asked who was licensing her. Discussion ensued
regarding who should procure license. Stewards are required to
check licensing on medical personnel. It was felt in was a contract
issue and that personnel should supply own license and liability
insurance. The idea of utilizing technical colleges for community
service hours was shared.
Old Business
Website:
Bevra reported the
open shows are on the website. The Communicator is on the website.
Long term – we may want to edit out some of the older information.
If clubs email their judges to Bev, she will include them on the
show listing.
Bylaws
Bev reported that
she, Laura M. and Jackie J. have been working on revising the
bylaws. A draft will be sent to delegates prior to the next
meeting.
Communicator
After discussion on
the budget, it was decided to limit the number of Communicators to 2
a year. Deadlines will now be 1 August and 1 February.
High Point – Region 10
Concept is open to
discussion. Gay Jeanne will make revisions and bring to the fall
meeting for approval.
Mini Convention
Gay Jeanne reported
that she is looking at room prices in the Dells.
Region 10
Scholarship
Reviewers this year
will be Dean, Kathy Monico, Nancy Miller, Jackie Johnson and Larry
Hoffman.
NEW BUSINESS
2005 Directory
We had 2000 copies
last year and have approximately 650 left over. We will order the
same amount this year. Clubs need to update officers on the AHA
website.
Region 10 2006 Show
dates
June 15 – 18, 2006
- Minneapolis. Pre show years appear more successful. Motion made by
Nancy Miller
2nd Gay Jeanne to old 2006 Regional show from 15-18 June
2006 in Minneapolis. Approved.
Motion made by Bev
Cole, 2nd by Gay Jeanne for a $5,000 each credit card
limit for the treasurer and Region 10 director. Motion approved.
Next Meeting –
November 6 (Sunday) Sweetwaters.
Motion made by Gay
Jeanne, 2nd by Larry Hoffman to adjourn. Approved.
Meeting adjourned
3:50.
Respectfully
submitted
Jackie Johnson,
Secretary |
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Minutes of the January 9, 2005 meeting of the
Region 10 Board of Directors
Holiday Inn, Sweetwater's, Eau Claire, WI
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Director Dean Meier called the meeting to order at 12:35 PM.
Present were Region Director Dean Meier, MAHA-Ann Benson, Jill
Frieders, Larry Hoffman & Laura Mickelson; MHAHA-Gary Holliday &
Christine Rickart; NMAHA-Kathy Monico; Sahara Sands-Kitty Omitt;
WAHA-Gay Jeanne Bower, Bevra Cole, Jessica Cole, Joanne Jones, Nancy
Miller & Joan Rose; WDHA-Kristin Urban. Mike Villasenor from the
Arabian Horse Times was also present.
Minutes
The minutes from October 24, 2004 were approved as mailed on a
motion by Larry Hoffman, seconded by Ann Benson. The minutes for
the November 18th meeting at the AHA convention were
approved on a motion by Larry Hoffman, seconded by Ann Benson.
Region 10 Directory
Mike Villasenor spoke about the Arabian Horse Times
publishing the directory again in 2005. Mike answered questions
about including e-mail addresses and the timing of the directory so
it could be published in time to be handed out at the U. S.
Nationals. He stated the timing was more conducive to have it
published in time for the Nationals this year. He also noted he can
only publish the information he is provided by AHA and noted that
AHA is very protective of e-mails. It was noted that the cost to
the Region was approximately $3,500.00 for the current directory.
Larry Hoffman asked the prices for the covers; Mike responded as
follows – front cover $2,295.00, inside front cover $2,250.00, back
cover $2,195.00 and inside back cover $2,100.00. It was also noted
that the Region gets 16 FREE black & white pages and additional
black & white pages are $65.00 each. Other questions were asked
regarding the club information and Mike responded that he took it
off the Region 10 Website. All clubs were urged to provide the
Webmaster, Bevra Cole, with up to date information. There was
considerable discussion after Mike left the room. Larry Hoffman
made the motion to do a Region 10 directory again in 2005 with the
Arabian Horse Times. Bevra Cole seconded the motion and it
was approved after more discussion.
Treasurer’s
Report
Outgoing treasurer, Jill Frieders, answered questions regarding the
report. Nancy Miller explained some of the questioned expenses for
the Region 10 show. The report was approved on a motion by Laura
Mickelson, seconded by Larry Hoffman.
Director’s
Report
Director Meier reported that since there had not been an AHA meeting
his report would be brief. He passed out a number of items
detailing promotion. Jill Frieders volunteered to do posters
promoting our events. Bevra Cole suggested Region 10 do posters
promoting clubs that sponsor Arabian classes at open shows. Kathy
Monico suggested making use of PBS TV and Radio. Joan rose
suggested having flyers printed for the MN Expo and the Midwest
Horse Fair. Director Meier suggested that the best utilization of
the approximately 750 Region 10 directories would be to send them to
AHA associate members and give them out at the MN Expo and the
Midwest Horse Fair. There was discussion on how to contact
associate members of AHA who were not members of any clubs.
Director Meier suggested going thru the associate list from AHA and
mailing them a cover letter with a Region 10 directory, encouraging
them to join a local club. It was decided the cost of the mailing
would be approximately $1,000.00. After much discussion, Bevra Cole
made the motion to do the mailing. Larry Hoffman seconded her and
the motion carried. Director Meier passed around forms asking for
the clubs current newsletter editor and each delegate’s current
e-mail, phone and address. He also discussed the e-mail from the
new President of AHA, Myron Krause. There was much discussion about
this. Director Meier asked that any concerns about AHA based on the
E-mail from AHA President Myron Krause; be sent to him before the
March 1, 2005, AHA Directors Meeting. Director Meier handed out
print outs from the AHA website regarding the new point system.
Laura Mickelson explained the confusion because of the wording in
the point system should specify “class” not “horse”. Much
discussion followed. Director Meier reported that registrations for
Purebreds are down approximately 8% in 2004.
Registrations
for Half-Arabs appears to be about the same as 2003. He also
reported on the shows currently approved by Region 10/AHA. He noted
that there is an AHA Breeders Forum scheduled for April 22, 23 and
24 at Cedar Ridge Arabian Farm. Discussion followed because of the
date conflict with the MN Expo and the show in Windom.
Director Meier
reported the AHA Convention scheduled for November 16th
thru 19th in Fort Worth, Texas, will be using the new
format of 3 days. He also noted the next Region 10 meeting is
scheduled for April 10th at Sweetwater’s in Eau
Claire.
Region 10 Show
Report Show
manager, Nancy Miller, reported that at the show committee meeting
preceding the Region 10 meeting, it was decided to have a pre-show
with 72 classes, including junior classes. There was discussion on
the details of the show. She plans to have the premium book out by
the end of March. A form was handed out for members to sign up for
the show committee and volunteer for the Region 10 show.
Region 10 Sport
Horse/Dressage Show
Director Meier handed out a streamlined class list for the show to
be held in conjunction with the WDHA Sport Horse Show in June. He
noted that show secretary Sally Epps, has donated her services. In
discussion with WDHA delegate, Kristin Urban, a February 15th
deadline was agreed on for the premium book. A budget showing an
anticipated loss on this show of $1,248.00 was presented. Due to
lack of participation and schedule restrictions, over fences classes
would not be offered this year.
Director Meier mentioned that evidently there was a conflict
on the Proposed dates for the WDHA and Region 10 Sport
horse/Dressage shows with a show hosted by an Iowa Club. Kristin
Urban reported that was no longer an issue as she had received
permission from the Iowa Club to hold our shows.
Region 10 Youth
Director
Since the Region Youth Director, Britta Hegge, was unable to attend,
Joan Rose reported that the Youth Silent Auction at the AHA
Convention raised approximately $12,000.00 this year.
Region 10
Website
Webmaster, Bevra Cole, asked Board members to check the site and
notify her of any corrections that need to be made. Joan Rose noted
it was important for clubs to send in the correct information as to
youth coordinators to be listed on the site. Bevra requested all
the clubs send in correct and current information for the website.
Deadline for the
Region 10 Communicator
Since secretary Jackie Johnson was unable to attend because of
weather conditions. Director Meier reminded the delegates of the
January 25th deadline for the next Communicator.
Long Range
Planning Gay Jeanne Bower presented information on a
proposed Region 10 system rewarding those members who show their
horses at Class A and Open shows. After much discussion, it was
decided that gay Jeanne Bower and Larry Hoffman would bring a
proposal to the next Region 10 meeting. Gay Jeanne Bower reported
on information on available sites for the proposed Region 10
Mini-Convention. She asked for input from the delegates. More
information will be available at the next meeting.
Region 10
Scholarships
Gay Jeanne Bower presented the proposed Region 10 Scholarships forms
prepared by Bevra Cole. Much discussion followed regarding rules
and deadline. Bevra Cole made a motion to approve the scholarship
rules as presented, which specified that any applications with
missing requirements would be eliminated. The motion was amended to
require all the necessary be included and mailed in one envelope.
Kristin Urban seconded the motion as amended. After more
discussion, the motion was approved. Bevra Cole will send the forms
to Jackie Johnson for the Region 10 Communicator. It was noted that
the recipients would be notified that they must provide the
necessary information for the scholarship check by the fall semester
of the year in which it is awarded.
Region 10 Budget
Because of lost e-mails, the budget will be presented at the April
Region 10 Board meeting.
Promotion
Laura Mickelson wants to compile a list of shows that are put on by
organizations other that Arab clubs that include Arab classes. She
needs the information for all the members for shows held in their
areas. It was suggested that this list could be handed out at the
MN Expo and the Midwest Horse Fair. Christine Richart spoke about
the “Arabian Celebration” her club is planning to do in March to
promote Arabians. She noted the youth group will be sponsoring this
event and it is planned to be held at Midwest. She will send Jackie
dates to be included in the Communicator. Discussion followed about
the funds needed for both the MN Expo and the Midwest Horse Fair.
Larry Hoffman made a motion to fund both events at $1,500.00 each.
Laura Mickelson seconded and the motion carried.
Larry Hoffman
noted he was leaving for the USEF Convention next Wednesday and
asked that anyone with comments or questions should contact him
before then.
The meeting was
adjourned at 3:15 PM on a motion by Joan Rose, seconded by Joanne
Jones.
Respectfully
submitted,
Gay Jeanne Bower
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Minutes of the November 18, 2004
Region 10 AHA Convention Caucus
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Call to order: The meeting was called to order at 7:11 pm by Van Jacobsen, Region 10 Director.
Present:
MAHA Delegates: Jill Frieders, Toni Marie O’Daniel, Ann Benson, Laura Mickelson, Larry Hoffman, Pat Forehand
MHAHA Delegates: Christine Rickart, Gary Holliday, Tom Anthony
NMAHA Delegates: Roz Gilbert, Kathy Monico
WAHA Delegates: Dean Meier, Joanne Jones, Bevra Cole, Juli Larson, Jean O’Leary, Nancy Miller, Gay Jeanne Bower
WDHA Delegate: Kristin Urban
Sahara Sands Delegate: Kitty Omitt
Indianhead Delegate: Connie Curtis
Delegate at Large: Mary Anne Grimmell
Region 8 Delegate: Lori Mangan
Guests: Mary Smith, Peter Conway
Dinner: Dinner of “endless taco bar” was available. Treasurer Jill Frieders collected $10 per person from those who wished to eat to help cover the cost of the meal, which was just over $13 per person.
2005 Region 10 Championship Judges: Van Jacobsen reported that he has verbal commitments from the following judges to do the 2005 Region 10 Championship Show: Mary Jane Brown, Cory Soltau, Mary Trowbridge. They were the first judges on the category lists for western, non trainer, and trainer, respectively.
The pre-show judge is pending. The pre-show will be June 8, 2005, and the Championship Show will be June 9-12, both in St. Paul. The sport horse, hunter/jumper, and dressage classes will be in Waukesha, WI, June 26, 2005.
National Committee Representatives: The following will be the 2005 Region 10 national representatives on AHA Committees:
Amateur, Gay Jeanne Bower
Annual Convention Planning, Dean Meier
Awards, Toni Marie O’Daniel
Bylaws, Van Jacobsen
Competitive Trail, Region 10 has no members.
Dressage, Jill Frieders
Endurance, Van Jacobsen
Equine Stress/R&E, Larry Hoffman
Equitation, Juli Larson
Eventing/Driving, Kristin Urban
Hunter/Jumper, Michael Bell
Membership, Jessica Cole
National Classes, Nancy Miller
Professional Horsemen, Juli Larson
Sport Horse, Laura Mickelson
Working Western, Kathy Monico
Youth, Larry Hoffman
Minutes of the November Region 10 Board meeting in Eau Claire: A rough draft of the minutes was passed around but was not approved since it was just a draft.
2004 AHA Convention Resolutions: Members reported on results of AHA committee discussions on the 2004 convention resolutions.
Resolution 22A (to delay implementation of the point system for national/regional qualifications): By apparent consensus, the delegates agreed to withdraw Resolution 22A contingent upon President Bill Hughes appointing a committee to monitor the use of the point system in 2005 and to report back to the August 2005 AHA Board meeting with recommendations for adjustments to the system.
Next Region 10 Board and Show Committee Meetings: The next Region 10 Board meeting will be January 9, 2005, in Eau Claire, WI, at Sweetwaters. The show committee meeting is at 11 am, and the regular board meeting is at noon.
Adjournment: The meeting was duly adjourned after discussion of the resolutions.
Respectfully submitted,
Bevra Cole,
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Minutes of the March 14, 2004 meeting of the
Region 10 Board of Directors
Holiday Inn, Eau Claire, WI
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The meeting was called to order by Director Van Jacobsen at 12:05 on March 14, 2004 at the Holiday Inn Campus in Eau Claire.
Mike Villasenior from the Times gave a presentation of the directory, Motion made by Larry Hoffman, 2nd by Jill Frieders to have the Times publish our directory this year (for 1 year) as per paragraph 1 [ insert ] of the Times memo and send to all affiliate club members. Bev offered a friendly amendment to send to all members of Region 10 and a discussion followed. Larry accepted the friendly amended and the mailing will include all AHA members of Region 10. 2nd by Jackie. Motion carried.
Bev suggested a Directory Committee to answer questions as they came along. The Directory Committee will consist of Brook Matthiesen, Chair, Bev Cole, Gay Jeanne Bower and Lori Mangan.
Gay Jeanne Bower motioned, 2nd by Kristin Urban to accept the secretary’s report. Bev made a motion, 2nd by Larry to ratify all action taken at the February meeting when there was not a quorum. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report: Total Region 10 assets of $60,782.68. Motion made by Larry 2nd by Gay Jeanne to approve the treasurer’s report. Motion approved. The treasurer submitted a budget for 2004. The following changes were added:
Delegate packages $4500
Incoming director $1000
Past Director $700
Convention 2004 hospitality room $400
Donations $1500
Directory $3000
Gelding awards $400
Motion by Larry to accept the budget as amended. 2nd by Gay Jeanne. Motion carried. Jill will revise the budget and send to Bev for distribution.
Directors Report (See Director's Report page).
Motion made by Larry, 2nd by Toni Marie that clubs outside the region requesting Region 10 status shows be handled on a case by case basis but to empower the Executive Board to make a decision or take action. Motion carried. Bev made a friendly amendment to have the outside clubs requesting this to plan ahead so we can have this information by October. Original motion stands.
Van spoke about the National Event Sponsorship Opportunities from AHA. Motion made by Roz Gilbert, 2nd by Lori M. that we sponsor the following:
Youth Hippology $500
Youth 4 class sections sponsorships @ $50 each $200
Endurance $500
Sport Horse $200
Motion carried.
Van brought up the outdated stationary. Jill F. offered to make new stationary on a disk. Jill F. and Lori M. offered to take our current logo to the Times and ask them to superimpose an Arab on it. Motion by Larry, 2nd by Gay Jeanne to authorize this and to email options to the members to approve. Motion carried.
A Region credit card was discussed. Motion made by Bev, 2nd by Pat to have the Treasurer secure a Regional credit card for the director and the treasurer with a $5,000 limit for each card. Motion carried.
2004 Final Convention report - Dean gave a final convention report and stated each Region (10 and 11) have received a $6,000 check from their original $15,000 contribution. Motion by Nancy Miller, 2nd by Gay Jeanne to accept the report. Motion carried.
Regional Elections
Chair Dean Meier
Vice Chair - Jill Frieders
Secretary - Jackie Johnson
Treasurer - Kathy Monico
There were no nominations from the floor. Motion by Larry Hoffman, 2nd by Dick Hoeft that the slate be elected. Motion carried.
Region 10 Youth Director election held with the followed elected for a 2-year term:
Britta Hegge - Director
Megan Emery - Vice Director
2004 Regional Show Report - Nancy Miller reported that the show is on track. The premium is at the printers and should be in the mail next week. There are 131 classes.
Youth Roundup - Joan Rose reported that the premium will be at the printers on Monday. Dates for the Roundup are May 22/23.
Joanne Jones reported for Youth Director Kelly Jones - the full report is on the website. They are discussing the possibility of collegiate level classes. Would like 18-20 year old to go the convention (AHA not youth). Julie is sponsoring the T-shirt.
Sport Horse Update - Jill reported that the 2005 Sport horse, dressage and hunter jumpers will be held with the WDHA Sport horse Show (WDHA pre-show, regional classes to follow). They will come back with a budget at the October meeting. The show will be in June in Waukesha in 2005.
Communicator - The Communicator is budgeted for 2 issues a year. The next deadline is August 30 for a September Communicator.
Gay Jeanne reported on Long Range Planning. She’s working with Larry Hoffman on the Regional High point. Some regions give a percentage of the show profit back to the clubs. The committee is investigating that possibility.
2005 Regional Show - Nancy Miller reported she would like to see the show back in Minnesota and return to the rotating sites. It should be easier now since both facilities will hold the weekend on an every other year rotation and are within one week of each other, i.e. in Minnesota it will be the 2nd week in June and Milwaukee will be the 3rd week in June. Motion made by Nancy, 2nd by Jill to return to the rotation with 2005 scheduled for Minnesota. Motion carried.
Kathy Monico asked each club interested in presenting a president’s award to let her know by 1 May. She will put the information on the website.
Dean asked that the Region consider a resolution regarding the convention site process and how the convention is funded. In the future, the suggested format will be a 2 day format with no welcome party and the president’s banquet on Friday night.
Motion made by Gay Jeanne to adjourn. 2nd by Pat. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 4:22.
Respectfully submitted,
Jackie Johnson, Secretary
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Minutes of the February 1, 2004 meetings of the
2004 Region 10 Championship Show Committee and the
Region 10 Board of Directors
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Motions:
Forrest Nutter moved, Laura Mickelson seconded the show eliminate the saddlestitched "program" which recognizes the Region 10 Championship show patrons and sponsors and instead supply the same information on a sheet stapled to the class lists with numbers of entries which the show office makes available to exhibitors. Motion passed.
Nancy Miller moved, Toni Marie O’Daniel seconded a motion to award a full Top Five and full paybacks to all classes regardless of numbers of entries. Motion passed.
There was a consensus on the replacement Top Five trophy, which will consist of a 4 X 6 wooden plaque with pewter horse head mounted on a porcelain disk The company supplying the previous porcelain horse heads has gone out of business. The remaining unused trophies are to be awarded to the Region 10 Sport Horse and Hunter/Jumper Championships. It was recommended that the Show Committee might seek to buy the horse head mold from the going-out-of-business casting company.
REGION 10 DELEGATES MEETING
Sweetwaters Restaurant, Eau Claire, WI - Feb 1, 2004.
1. Director Van Jacobsen called the meeting to order at 12:35.
Roll Call: Present: Connie Curtis (Indianhead), Kristin Urban (WDHA), Nancy Miller (WAHA), Joan Rose (WAHA), Joanne Jones (WAHA), Kelly Jones, Youth Director (WAHA), Gay Jeanne Bower (WAHA), Bevra Cole (WAHA), Jessica Cole (WAHA), Toni Marie O’Daniel (MAHA), Laura Mickelson (MAHA), Forrest Nutter (MAHA), Larry Hoffman (MAHA), Jill Frieders, Treasurer (MAHA), Dean Meier, Vice Director (WAHA), Van Jacobsen, Director.
The Region 10 ByLaws state that a quorum for conducting business consists of 50% plus one of the voting delegates. Region 10 has 29 eligible delegates, so 16 members were needed. Fifteen were present. All motions made at this meeting will need to be ratified at the next Region 10 meeting.
2. Minutes: Larry Hoffman moved, Gay Jeanne Bower seconded approval of the Region 10 Convention Caucus Meeting minutes as printed and mailed. Motion approved.
3. Treasurer’s report: Treasurer Jill Frieders distributed a Profit/Loss Statement and a Balance Sheet Report Statement showing total liabilities & equity as of 1/31/04 of $63,343.33. Motion made by Connie Curtis, seconded by Toni Marie O’Daniel to approve the report as presented. Motion approved. Director Jacobsen recommended the Region accumulate $100,000 in reserves.
4. Director’s report: Director Jacobsen reported that the AHA Board of Directors reduced the number of BOD meetings from 3 plus Convention to 2 plus Convention. However, since Region 10 sends its new Director as well as the acting Director to the August meeting, the Region won’t see a reduction in cost from the reduced meeting numbers until 2005.
Jacobsen congratulated Region 10 National Committee Chairs, Larry Hoffman, Chair Equine Stress/Research & Education; and Juli Goder-Larsen, Vice Chair Equitation/Showmanship. Jacobsen is also Chairman of the AHA Ethical Practices Review Board. Jacobsen reminded delegates that they can still sign up for National Committees, although their names will not appear in the current AHA Handbook. Forms are available at AHA online or from the regional director.
Jacobsen congratulated Jill Frieders and Joan Rose as recipients of the AHA Regional Volunteer Service Awards, and Dean Meier as a recipient of the AHA National Volunteer Service Award.
A license agreement using the AHA logo as part of Region 10 advertising needs verification of insurance listing AHA as co-insured.
Jacobsen recommended people check the AHA website regularly for breaking news.
The Region has received a request from Region 17 to host a Region 10 show. Request denied. Jacobsen suggested the Region articulate a policy regarding honoring requests for shows hosted in neighboring regions. The delegates present recommended a per show decision.
Jacobsen submitted a form requesting sponsorship of National classes, but since the approval needs a quorum, action was postponed.
The next Region 10 meeting will be held at Holiday Inn, Eau Claire on March 14. Pizza orders will be submitted, as in previous meetings. A $10.00 meal charge will include beverage.
Jacobsen noted that the Region 10 Director’s stationery needs to be updated with the new Director’s name imprinted. Jacobsen also recommended the Region acquire a credit card to be held by the Director and Treasurer.
Jacobsen noted that a director’s expense appearing in the paid column was for a previous year’s Convention expense.
The AHA Education and Evaluation Commission recommends regions permit judges seeking advanced approvals be mentored at their championship shows. Mentees would be permitted one such regional championship experience. No action was requested; the consensus of the delegates was that it was a good idea.
5. Region 10 Show Report 2004: Class recommendations: The consensus of the group was that age splits in Western Pleasure AAOTR and Hunter Pleasure AAOTR be made at 18-34, 35-49, and 50 and Over. Also recommended were adding Select Rider Classes in Western Pleasure and Hunter Pleasure AOTR In attempts to reduce classes offered to allow time for classes added, the consensus of the delegates was first to combine Open and AOTR classes in divisions with small numbers, then to reduce age splits. Other action re: the 2004 Championship Show was taken at the Show Committee Meeting.
6. Region 10 Youth Roundup: Joan Rose reported that the Youth would again be soliciting garland sponsorships at the Championship show, a percentage to support attendance of youth at the Youth National Convention. The judge for the Youth Roundup will be Mike Miller.
7. 2003 Convention Wrap Up - Dean Meier reported that Region 21 was waiting for a final Hilton bill and that we would be getting a refund but Meier couldn’t specify the amount at present.
8. Region 10 Youth Director’s Report: Kelly Jones submitted highlights of the AHYA Board Meeting of Jan 10 & 11, held in Denver CO. This report will be published on the Region 10 website. In particular, Jones asked for a t-shirt sponsorship from the region, which action will be needed from the March 14 meeting. Jones also asked for delegates to push for participation in the AHA Creative Contest. This year’s theme is "Spirit of the Arabian Horse"
9. Nominating Committee Report: The Nominating Committee has submitted the following nominees for office: Director: Dean Meier; Vice Director: Jill Frieders; Secretary: Jackie Johnson; Treasurer: Kathy Monico. Elections will take place at the March 14 meeting. Nominations can be made from the floor.
10. Old Business:
A. Website - Bev Cole asked delegates to be sure to update and proofread website material. She also asked for photos from the Convention to run on the website.
B. Communicator - Deadline for submission of material is Feb 15.
C. Directory -
Arabian Horse Times
owner Walter Mishek and sales manager Mike Villasenor made a presentation on the magazine’s ability to provide a regional directory. If the region utilizes the AHT, Region 10 Championship Show will be featured in the October issue of the Times, which will also be distributed at the U.S. National Champioship Show. Regional information, including Region 10 member names and addresses, is inserted in a region 10 handbook consisting of a pullout of the magazine info re: Region 10. Special ad rates are available for black and white ads appearing in the directory only, as well as special rates for colored ads to appear in both the magazine and directory. AHT would handle all mailers to members offering the opportunity, plus collating material, mailing to individual addresses, etc. Cost to the Region is less than compiling and mailing its own generated directory. An action vote will be taken at the March 14 meeting. Delegates attending this meeting are asked to bring their sample directories with them to the March meeting for others to look at.
D. Long Range Planning - Committee Chair Gay Jeanne Bower reported the group’s support of Larry Hoffman’s recommendation to develop a Region 10 High Point award offered to Region 10 exhibitors who compete in open shows only. A line item needs to be added to the budget for this purpose. Jacobsen also suggested the Region look into the possibility of a midwinter Region 10 mini-convention.
E. Scholarship Update - Publicity re: the Region 10 scholarships has been mailed to appropriate periodicals. Forms are available from Gay Jeanne Bower (gayjbower@yahoo.com). Dean Meier reported that the Mark Larscheidt scholarship foundation would like to piggyback on the Region 10 mailings, publicity, and evaluation procedure for the award of a third scholarship within the Region. This would mean that a named scholarship would be offered in 2005, as well as the two Region 10 scholarships. The consensus of the group was for approval.
11. New Business
A. Budget: Frieders distributed Profit and Loss Comparison sheets for 2002 and 2003 and a recommended budget for 2004 with requests for additional line items as needed. Bev Cole recommended the addition of line items for Incoming Director and Immediate Past Director, since those amounts should not be assigned to the acting Director’s account. Cole pointed out that the Past Director acts as a Delegate-at-Large for four years following his/her term of office and incurs expenses on the Region’s behalf relative to that responsibility. Insurance for the Region needs to be reexamined. Laura Mickelson was directed to get quotes from both Equisure and McNamara which would offer liability insurance for both spectators and exhibitors. The issues of Region 10 member club insurance reimbursement and delegate packet expense reimbursement need action at the March 14 meeting. The Region 10 Gelding Award needs a line item for 2004, since previously ordered awards have all been distributed. Gay Jeanne Bower asked that an additional amount be added to promotion for membership in the Wisconsin State Horse Council. Meeting expense probably needs to be divided into Region 10 meetings and Convention expense.
B. Region 10 Sport Horse Classes: Kristin Urban had requested on behalf of WDHA that the WDHA Dressage & Sport Horse Show host the Region 10 Sport Horse Championship In Hand, Sport Horse Under Saddle, and Sport Horse Show Hack classes. WAHA currently hosts the Region 10 Hunter/Jumper classes at the WAHA August Show and volunteered at the November 2003 meeting to host the Sport Horse classes at the August show as well. The consensus of the group was that the Region did not want to have three different locations for Championship shows (four if the Endurance/Competitive Championship rides are factored in) and Urban did not feel comfortable adding the Hunter/Jumper Championship classes to a show which is offering Hunter/Jumper classes for the first time. Consequently, both the Region 10 Hunter/Jumper and Sport Horse classes will be held at the WAHA August show in 2004.
C. 2005 and beyond: Region 10 Sport Horse Show: The Region 10 Sport Horse Show Committee, consisting of Laura Mickelson, Jill Frieders, and Kristin Urban, will make some recommendations for a separate Sport Horse Show, which would include dressage, for 2005.
D. Other: The Region needs to elect a New Youth Director. This action is to be added as an agenda item for the March 14 meeting.
Larry Hoffman reminded delegates that changes approved by USEF take effect March 1. Among those changes are the no hoof black rule for Arabian breeding and in-hand classes. Shows are urged to add notice of such changes to their prize lists.
12. Adjournment: Larry Hoffman moved, Gay Jeanne Bower seconded adjournment at 3:00 PM. Motion approved.
Respectfully submitted,
Kristin Urban, Acting Secretary |
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Region 10 Bylaws
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Bylaws of Region 10 of the Arabian Horse Association
Approved as amended by the Region 10 Board of
Delegates on January 8, 2006
ARTICLE I—NAME
The name of this organization shall
be Region 10, Arabian Horse Association (AHA).
ARTICLE II—PURPOSES
The purposes of Region 10, AHA are:
1. to foster and encourage good relations between
member associations of Region 10 and between member Associations and
AHA;
2. to promote and coordinate Arabian horse show
activities throughout Region 10 and authorize the holding of Arabian and
Half/Anglo-Arabian Regional Championships;
3. to formulate publicity and educational programs
and other activities in the interest of Arabian horse owners, clubs, and
enthusiasts;
4. to promote, encourage, and stimulate popular
interest in the outstanding using qualities of the Arabian horse;
5. to do any and all things necessary to accomplish
the purposes stated herein;
6. to cooperate with the Arabian Horse Association
and to adopt its objects and purposes; and,
7. to provide assistance to the Board of Directors
of AHA by communicating our thoughts on issues to AHA through the Region
10 Director.
ARTICLE III—AFFILIATIONS
Region 10 is a qualified region of
AHA and subject to all provisions of the Constitution, Bylaws, Code of
Ethics, and any other rules and regulations governing the Arabian Horse
Association.
ARTICLE IV—MEMBER ASSOCIATIONS
Section 1: Territory
Region 10 shall initially consist of the states of
Minnesota and Wisconsin. The geographic territory shall change in
accordance with any changes made by the AHA Board of Directors or by
resolution at an AHA Annual Convention.
Section 2: Membership
The membership of Region 10 shall consist of all
clubs and associations within the geographic limits of the Region who
are members in good standing of AHA and of Region 10. These
organizations shall hereinafter be referred to as Member Organizations.
The action of AHA in granting or revoking membership in AHA to any
Member Organization located within the geographic limits of Region 10
shall automatically grant or revoke membership in Region 10.
Section 3: Annual Dues
Each Member Organization may be required to pay to
Region 10 annual dues, in such amount as the Board of Delegates may
prescribe, based on the number of voting delegates of such Member
Organization as shown by the records of AHA of those whose AHA dues have
been received in the AHA office on or before the 30th day of
June preceding the assessment of such dues. Region 10 dues shall be
payable on or before October 1. Dues shall not be pro-rated for any
portion of a year.
ARTICLE V—BOARD OF DELEGATES
Section 1: Voting delegates
The corporate powers, business and
property of Region 10 shall be exercised or conducted and controlled by
a Board of Delegates; this board shall consist of the duly selected
delegates from the Region 10 Member Organizations to the AHA Annual
Convention in accordance with AHA Bylaws. No expenditures may be made or
obligation incurred for or on behalf of Region 10 without the express
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