MICHIGAN REINING HORSE ASSOCIATION BOARD MEETING
January 19, 2007, Whitehall, Michigan
Meeting called to order at 6 p.m. by President Chuck Ohlfs. Members present: Sharon Crawford, Linda Kruger, Marilyn Cargill, Lori Lantz, Helen Raseman, Connie Ludwig, Ruth Wentz. Excused: Tom Pierson, Keith Crawford, Wendy Gerber, McKenzie Lantz.
Minutes of October 21, 2006, meeting were read. Motion to accept with two corrections of dates and clarification of Rookie Professional added monies. Motion made to accept. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report presented as provisional since the payments for the 2006 year-end awards are yet to be posted. Motion made to accept as presented. Motion carried.
Additions to agenda requested. Lansing Expo, Dick Middlebrook Memorial, and MRHA's anniversary were added to agenda.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Sponsorship: Sharon reported she is working with a few saddle sponsors to have saddles to award for the 2007 season. She has proposed for the board to consider a saddle award to the highest scoring rider at the Liberty Derby and the Caywood Futurity. Clayton's Finest Western Tack has agreed to sell MRHA six pairs of boots and give MRHA six pairs of boots to be used at the Derby and Futurity for Reserve Champions. Since these ideas were presented for consideration, no motion made at this time to fund this proposal. The committee presented a list of fund-raising ideas. The use of a sign-up sheet for class sponsors will be encouraged at all shows. This has the potential to raise $3,250.
Newsletter & Web site: The committee will continue to work on timely release of printed information. Web site will continue to be administered by Dan Brocklehurst who will be assisted by Cindy Katona.
Banquet & Awards: All is in place for this year's banquet. The committee has started plans for next year's banquet.
Rules &Bylaws: Nothing to report at this time.
Youth Report: The youth plan to meet at 4 p.m. on Saturday, January 20, at the Double JJ.
Affiliate: Connie Ludwig presented the NRHA official rule changes. She emphasized the following changes to this program: United States now divided into 7 regions, the top 10 riders from each affiliate will be invited to ride at affiliate finals, and designation must be made if a rider rides for more than one affiliate or if the affiliate is different from previous year's designation. Site for finals has not been determined. In order to have MRHA rules read the same as NRHA rules, Connie made a motion that the phrase Eastern Region be changed to North Eastern Region and the designation procedure match the wording of the NRHA rule. Second by Marilyn Cargill. Motion carried.
MRHA Shows: Showbills presented and corrected as necessary.
MBBO: So far the bidding has resulted in $4,800 for the stallion auction. With the silent auction items, the committee hopes to reach its goad of $5000. Stallions not sold will remain available until March 1, 2007. The MBBO committee will have the MBBO fund host the post derby/futurity parties.
Disciplinary Action: No report at this time.
OLD BUSINESS - None
NEW BUSINESS
Reining Clinic: June 9th and 10th. Same costs to MRHA as last year. Will stress attendance of auditors at this year's clinic.
Dick Middlebrook Memorial: In memory of Dick's contribution to the establishment and growth of MRHA, the board would like to award a trophy buckle to the highest money earning Rookie for the weekend at the Liberty show beginning in 2007.
Anniversary: MRHA's 25th anniversary is soon. There was discussion about how to acknowledge and celebrate this milestone.
Lansing Expo: Motion made by Sharon Crawford, second by Connie Ludwig to submit application along with corresponding fee to request table space at the Michigan expo. Motion carried. All space is presently wait listed.
Adjournment: Motion to adjourn made by Marilyn Cargill, second by Sharon Crawford. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by Ruth D Wentz