July 21, 2007
The meeting was called to order by Margaret Rich, Director at 7:22PM.
Roll Call - A total of 21 out of possible 22 delegates were in attendance.
Minutes of the Last Meeting – Janie Fix corrected minutes to read that Jean Graves gave dressage report. Bob Henry moved to accept the amended minutes of April 14, 2007. David Garrett Seconded. Motion carried.
Correspondence: Margaret got thank you from Deb Witty for judging Region 1 show.
Treasurer’s report : David Garret gave the treasurer’s report
Director’s Report: Margaret thanked everyone that worked on the Region 1 horse show.
Horse Show Report: Phil Bourgeois thanked everyone who worked on the show. Nancy reported on the show finances. The show made a profit but the amount is still to be determined as she is waiting for all final bills.
Youth Director Report: Gloria Onate Kemnitz, Region 1 Youth Director gave her report. She went to the Youth meeting in Denver and was nominated for Treasurer on the Youth Executive Board.
Election for Regional Officers:
Officers for 2008 are:
Director-Nancy Harvey. Vice Director-Mary Ann Hughes Secretary-Mimi Gaffey. Treasures-David Garrett.
Committee Reports:
- Amateur – no report
- Annual Convention Planning- Mary Ann Hughes reported that clubs have packets for the 2007 convention in Tulsa. Delegates need to be sure that they register early so as not to pay the penalty.
- Arabian Horse Faire- We will not have a fair this year.
- Breed Promotion- No report.
- By Laws- Diana Bein reported that there will be a forum at convention for people nominated for offices.
- Competitive Trail – Bob Insko reported there will be a regional trail ride in 2007.
- Dressage: no report
- Endurance: There are no regional endurance rides this year.
- Equine Affaire: No report
- Equine Stress – No report
- Equitation –No report
- Eventing & Driving- Ted Lange reported that they are proposing an amendment for the handbook for a change in points for the Legion of Merit awards for Eventing.
- Hunter/Jumper – No report.
- Judges Selection –No report.
- Membership –.Barbara DuBois sent a letter to all club membership chairs asking them to send her the change in membership for the year for the regional membership award.
- National & regional classes- No report
- Newsletter – Linda Thorburn reported that the cost of the newsletter went up the last time. Deadline is August 21st for next newsletter. Janie Fix said that we need to send the bulk mail out with a local company so they will be received sooner.
- Pacific Slope-No report
- Professional Horseman’s –No report
- Racing –Leslie Smith reported on racing.
- Region 1 Directory-Barbara DuBois wants any corrections for directory
- Regional Marketing-Barbara DuBois reported booth was used at 5 different locations this year.
- Scholarship – The Region 1 Scholarships were awarded to Catherine Pabst, Alexis Arranaga, Stephanie Talavera and Nicole Mooradian . They each received $1,000.
- Sport Horse –.No report.
- Tail Program- Mimi Gaffey reported that the TAIL program was a success at the Region 1 show. She needs a volunteer to chair the program at the actual shows.
- Ways & Means – No report
- Working Western – No report
- Youth Activities-No report.
Old Business:
Margaret brought up the reining saddle that Michelle Harris had asked us to help pay for. We are not going to pay for this as it was not previously approved.
New Business:
Barbara DuBois brought up paying a bill for $150 for NATRC Region 2 convention. Bob Insko moved to pay. Janie Fix seconded. Motion carried.
Nancy Harvey reported that RKR is going to update our web site and David Garrett is going to coordinate this.
Club News:
Clubs reported on news.
Next Meeting Date: October 6, 2007
Motion to adjourn 9:PM, Moved by Bob Henry. Seconded by Phil Bourgeois. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned
Respectfully submitted
Mary Ann Hughes
Secretary
April 14, 2007
The meeting was called to order by Margaret Rich, Director at 7:15PM.
Roll Call - A total of 15 out of possible 21 delegates were in attendance.
Minutes of the Last Meeting – Bob Henry moved to accept the minutes of February 10, 2007. Bob Luitjens seconded. Motion carried.
Correspondence: Mary Ann Hughes reported that she received an email from Lorry Wagner of Region 2 that they are considering putting forward a motion to the delegates to change the name of the magazine from Modern Arabian Horse back to the original name of Arabian Horse Magazine
Treasurer’s report – David Garret gave the treasurer’s report
Horse Show report – Judy Zulfigar of RKR gave a report on her efforts to get sponsors for the Region 1 Show. She indicated they have about $50,000 in cash and “in-kind” sponsors at this time. $13,500 of this is cash sponsors. She indicated that they would like to host our web site if we will allow them to put a merchandise store for Region 1 on the site. They recently had a very successful sponsorship luncheon. Bob Henry moved that Region 1 make a commitment to develop a 3 year marketing plan for the region. Ron Anderson seconded. Motion passed.
Phil Bourgeois, manager, then gave the horse show report. Entries close on April 25th. Scott and Michelle Harris gave a report on a reining sponsorship for Region 1. They have a saddle and headstall and they are getting sponsors to cover the cost of $1,500. Darlene Hopkins moved to pay up to $800 from the horse show account towards the saddle. Dave Garrett seconded. Motion was withdrawn. This will be handled by the show committee at their May 12th meeting.
Web Site- David Garrett moved that we have RKR host our web site and let them put a merchandise store on the web site and they will pay us 10% of any proceeds. Nancy Harvey seconded. Motion passed.
Director’s Report – Margaret Rich reported AHA has discounted life memberships to $650 for this year only. She reported the PR representatives are set up for each region. There have been some problems with the 3 judge system that we voted for at convention. Margaret reported she is looking into hosting the Region 1 & 2 working cow horse and cutting classes somewhere
in Region 1. Committee restructuring is still being looked into.
Youth Director Report- Gloria Onate Kemnitz, Region 1 Youth Director was not present. Kathy Callahan Smith gave the report for her.
Nominations for Regional Officers.:
- Director: Bob Henry nominated Nancy Harvey
- Vice Director: Bob Luitjens nominated Ron Anderson,
Eldona Reasoner nominated Mary Ann Hughes.
- Secretary: Kathy Callahan Smith nominated Mimi Gaffey
- Treasurer: Bob Henry nominated David Garrett
Committee Reports
- Amateur – no report
- Annual Convention Planning- Mary Ann Hughes reported that we need to bring 2 door prizes to convention this year. Also we will be able to see the showgrounds at Tulsa at the convention. The regions are being asked to donate money for the 2008 convention in Denver. Region 3 is bidding for the 2009 convention.
- Arabian Horse Faire- Sites for the faire were discussed. Jean Graves will head the faire this year.
- Breed Promotion- No report.
- By Laws- No report
- Competitive Trail – No report.
- Dressage: Janie Fix gave a report.
- Endurance: No report.
- Equine Stress – No report
- Equitation –No report
- Eventing & Driving- Janie Fix reported that there is a list of judges comfortable with judging carriage driving.
- Hunter/Jumper – No report.
- Judges Selection –No report.
- Membership –.Letter will be going out to club membership chairs on competition for new members.
- National & regional classes- No report
- Newsletter – No report
- Pacific Slope –Janet reported a meeting is coming up in March in Oakland.
- Professional Horseman’s –Sheri Odom reported that there was a big discussion on new halter judging system.
- Racing –Leslie Smith reported that the Region 1 Race will be May 26th.
- Region 1 Directory- Barbara DuBois reported that the directory is done and she is giving them to the clubs at this meeting. She brought in $1,100 more in ads than she was supposed to.
- Regional Marketing-Barbara DuBois asked that she be given the $1,100 from the newsletter to be used to budget this. This needs to come out of breed promotion. Ways and Means will need to meet on this.
- Scholarship – Ad for the Region 1 Scholarships was in the newsletter.
- Sport Horse –.No report.
- Tail Program- No report.
- Ways & Means – No report
- Working Western – Kathy Callahan Smith will still do scribing clinics.
- Youth Activities-Report given earlier by Kathy Callahan Smith.
Old Business
New Business
Club News:
Clubs reported on news.
Next Meeting Date: July 21, 2007
Motion to adjourn 9:16PM, Moved by Bob Henry. Seconded by David Garrett. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned
Respectfully submitted
Mary Ann Hughes
Secretary
Meeting Minutes of February 10, 2007
The meeting was called to order by Margaret Rich, Director at 7:19 PM.
Roll Call - A total of 19 out of possible 21 delegates were in attendance.
Minutes of the Last Meeting – David Garrett moved to accept the minutes of Sept 30, 2006 and for November 16, 2006. Mimi Gaffey seconded. Motion carried.
Correspondence: Bob Insko emailed that all of our other regional dates conflicted with their rides. We will look into our dates and see if we can move the Oct. meeting to Sept 29.
Treasurer’s report – David Garret gave the treasurer’s report
Horse Show Marketing Proposal- Judy Zulfigar of RKR Media Associates presented a marketing proposal for the 2007 Region 1 Horse Show. A discussion was held in regards to this proposal. Mimi Gaffey moved to go forward with this proposal. David Garrett seconded. Motion carried.
Budget- Ron Anderson presented the budget for 2007. Phil Bourgeois moved to accept the budget. Mimi Gaffey seconded. Motion passed.
Director’s Report – Margaret Rich said she didn’t have a report at this time. Instead she asked for volunteers to find a facility for this year’s Arabian Faire. Faye Hall and Kathy Callahan volunteered. It would be held Sunday, November 4th.
Horse Show report – Phil Bourgeois, manager, gave the horse show report
Youth Director Report- Gloria Onate Kemnitz, Region 1 Youth Director, gave her report
Committee Reports:
- Amateur – no report
- Annual Convention Planning- Mary Ann Hughes reported that this years’ convention will be held in Tulsa. Room reservations can now be made.
- Arabian Horse Faire- This was discussed in Directors Report
- Awards – no report
- Breed Promotion- No report.
- By Laws- No report
- Competitive Trail – No report.
- Dressage: No report.
- Endurance: No report.
- Equine Affaire-Jean Graves reported that Equine Affair was held and that it was quite successful. She has a list of names of people who wanted to receive a sample newsletter from their local club. She would like to see more club participation.
- Equine Stress – No report
- Equitation –No report
- Eventing & Driving- Janie Fix reported that we now have Ride & Drive and Turn Out added.
- Hunter/Jumper – No report.
- Judges Selection –No report.
- Membership –No report.
- National & regional classes- No report
- Newsletter – The next deadline for the newsletter is March 1st. Linda Thorburn reported that she will be moving but will continue for now to do the newsletter.
- Pacific Slope –Janet reported a meeting is coming up in March in Oakland.
- Professional Horseman’s –No report
- Racing –Leslie Smith reported that the Region 1 Race will be May 26th.
- Region 1 Directory- Barbara DuBois reported that the directory is almost ready to go to press.
- Regional Marketing-Barbara DuBois reported on the meeting she went to at convention for public relations representatives for regions. There are some items, which can be used at different club functions.
- Scholarship – Ad for the Region 1 Scholarships will be in the next newsletter.
- Sport Horse –.No report.
- Tail Program- Mimi Gaffey reported that she needs a volunteer to work the Tail Booth at Fiesta Del Mar, April 5 to 8.
- Ways & Means – No report
- Working Western – Kathy Callahan will do seminars on scribing.
- Youth Activities-Report given with youth directors report.
Old Business:
Jean Graves reported that the region needs a list of their shows, which includes show dates and club logos. It was brought up that the marketing promotion plan should cover this.
New Business:
Club News:
Clubs reported on news.
Next Meeting Date: April 14, 2007
Motion to adjourn 9:37 PM, Moved by Bob Henry. Seconded by David Garrett. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned
Respectfully submitted
Mary Ann Hughes
Secretary
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