October 2007 Meeting Minutes

by Donna Franus

 

President Sandra Shiver called the October 4th meeting order at 7:06 p.m. Guests and members introduced themselves to the group.

 

Program:

Members of the Choctaw Nation Horseman’s Association (CNHA) attended the meeting to discuss a proposal for teaming up with HAT to hold an open horse show at Choctaw Arena in Durant on November 17th. Much discussion involved the shared goals of both groups and how this initial event could lead into an ongoing series next year. Some details were worked out, such as the classes to be offered, co-branding, and general approaches to promoting the event. It was agreed for HAT to hold an internal meeting, as well as another meeting with CNHA to work through additional details.

 

Announcements:

·         HAT Membership Trail Ride – Sunday October 7th Loy Lake – membership required

·         HAT Futurity and Open Show – Saturday, October 20th at the TQHA Arena

·         Horsemanship 101 Clinic – Wednesday, November 7th at Grayson County Courthouse. Sponsored by Grayson County Extension office

·         Next month’s meeting will be a slideshow of a European Equestrian vacation by Joanne Crockett

 

Minutes from the previous meeting were approved as printed in the newsletter.

 

Treasurers Report – was approved as presented by Sandra Shiver.

 

Scholarship Report – Sandra Shiver announced we have $850 toward our 2008 scholarship.

 

Old Business:

·         Futurity - October 20th

o        The judge will now be Alesha Hamilton; Joanne Crockett has to bow out on short notice

o        High point awards have been purchased – fleece coolers which will be embroidered

o        Still working out final arrangements and volunteers.

·         Trail Ride – October 7th at Loy Lake with Mike Scully as trail boss.

·         Freeze Branding Clinic – Placed on hold; the proposed site for the clinic was Roger & Jenni Dougan’s home, which was destroyed by fire on August 28th.

 

New Business:

·         Officer and Board Nominations for 2008 – nominations were offered for all officer positions and one open board position. Members can continue to offer nominations through the end of the month. Nominations will be voted on at the November meeting.

 

The meeting was adjourned and HAT Chats were passed out for distribution to surrounding communities.