June 2008 Meeting Minutes

by Michael Bernier for Michele Beard

 

President Sandra Shiver called the meeting on June 5th to order at 7:10pm. There were no guests or new members.

 

Program: Sandra discussed the presentation of the scholarships at the Youth Clinic and about this year’s recipients, Rachel Newman and Shea Cox. She also read the winning essays, which were very well received.

 

Announcements:

·       HAT Founder and Past President Debby Van Nurden suffered  a fractured pelvis and other injuries in a fall from her horse while on a jumping course May 17th. She credits the use of her safety helmet for avoiding more severe head injury. We all wish Debby a speedy recovery!

·       Brittany Rigg, a competitor in the 12 & Under division at the April show, recently had her horse euthanized due to a fractured leg. We offer our deepest sympathies to Brittany.

·       Upcoming HAT events:

o         Adult Horsemanship Series continues with sessions on 6/7, 6/21, 6/28, and 7/5. A new time has been announced for these sessions – 9am to 11am.

o         June 14 – HAT Open Show at Crossfire Ranch Arena in Calera

o         August 9 – HAT Open Show at Crossfire Ranch

o         October 18 – HAT Futurity and Open Show at Crossfire Ranch

 

Minutes – Due to their length, the April and May meeting minutes were not read aloud but instead left to the members to read on their own as printed in the May/June newsletter. All minutes were approved as written.

 

Treasurer’s Report – Sandra presented the report for Treasurer Jenni Dougan, who was unable to attend. The report was approved as presented.

 

Scholarship  – Sandra requested that HAT move to reserve $500 of available funds toward the 2009 scholarship program. However, it was pointed out that there was not a quorum of officers or board members present to approve such a motion. Therefore, the request was tabled and will be placed on the agenda for the July meeting.

 

Old Business:

·         Youth Clinic – very well received, with 16 registered participants and much praise for clinician Mick Clark.

·         AQHA Points & Incentives for Open Shows – although a decision was made previously to postpone action until the 2009 show season, Sandra continues to receive inquiries regarding whether HAT will be offering these new classes this year. Due to AQHA show requirements, the only opportunity to add classes would be at the October 18th show. Sandra will contact AQHA for more information. Open issues include how to manage separate paperwork and locating/hiring a carded judge for the event. One bonus learned is that HAT could sell AQHA memberships at the event and receive a fee for each one sold.

 

New Business:

·         June 14th Show – Robin Chouteau reviewed final plans for the upcoming show. Ann Sanderson has offered to serve as “guest judge” alongside show judge Gaye Hixon for the Gaited Horse class. Signs will be placed and setup work done at the arena the evening before the show.

·         PPP – HAT will now participate in the Palomino Horse Breeders of America (PHBA)’s Palomino Performance Program (PPP), an incentive program that allows owners of PHBA-registered horses to obtain performance points for competing in open shows.

·         HAT Chat Subscribers and Advertisers – due to the disruption in the printing schedule, all newsletter subscribers and advertisers will receive one-month extensions. Mailing labels for subscribers have already been adjusted with new ending dates.

 

The meeting was adjourned and HAT Chats were distributed.