July 2008 Meeting Minutes
by Michele Beard
President Sandra Shiver called the
meeting on July 3rd to order at 7:09pm. Members attending included
Sandra Shiver, Robin Chouteau, Mike Bernier, Roger Dougan, Gerry Snipes, Kathy Bagnell, Mike Scully and Michele Beard. There were no guests
or new members. The meeting was held outdoors because a key to the courthouse
was not available.
Program: No program
was presented.
Announcements:
·
Saturday, July 5th is the last session
of the Adult Horsemanship Series taught by Mick Clark. Payment up front
encouraged good attendance with progress from each rider.
·
August 9 – HAT Open
Show at Crossfire Ranch, Calera OK
·
October 18 – HAT
Futurity and Open Show at Crossfire Ranch, Calera OK
Minutes: Mike Bernier
took the minutes in Michele Beard’s absence. They are published in the July
2008 HAT CHAT.
Treasurer’s Report: Roger Dougan presented the report in the absence of Treasurer Jenni Dougan. It was discussed and additional expenses were mentioned. Attendees of the meeting were pleased with our current financial status.
Old Business:
·
Scholarship Reserve –
A quorum was present to vote on a scholarship reserve for next year. The motion
was made and passed.
·
Scholarship Committee
– Gerri Snipes, Robin Chouteau and Kathy Bagnell
agreed to be on the youth scholarship committee chaired by Sandra Shiver to
determine 2009 recipient.
·
·
June 14 Show – Was
well attended and all had a good time. Still receiving positive feedback on our
shows.
o
A first-time incidence
took place with a tie for
o
AQHA rules are
followed at HAT shows. Exhibitors are reminded to be aware of the rules as non-compliance
will result in disqualification. Examples are and instead of split reins,
single roping reins were being used. Mentioning this fact was suggested in the
show opening script and putting on the Showbill.
o
Two volunteers are
needed to put out and pick up direction signs.
o
We had an exhibitor
earn points for the Palomino Performance Program (PPP) of the Palomino Horse
Breeders of America (PHBA). The show manager completed the exhibitor’s show
report card and provided to the exhibitor for submission to PHBA. To be
eligible for the PPP:
1)
The horse must be
registered with the Palomino Horse Breeders of America
2)
The exhibitor/owner
must be a current member.
3)
The enrollment form
must be completed and filed with the PHBA association for each year of
participation.
4)
Year applies January 1
to December 31 of the current year.
5)
Must pay a $15.00 a
year (non-refundable) enrollment fee to PHBA.
6)
Nominated horse(s)
must be PHBA registered.
7)
Nomination form(s)
requests need to be sent to the PHBA.
·
Trail Ride – A ride
was planned for Sunday, 7/6 at 6:00 p.m. at
New Business:
·
August 9th Open Show
o
Selection and
acquisition of High Point Awards and other prizes were discussed.
o
Walk and Whoa will be
placed.
o
Volunteers need to be
finalized for August 9th show.
o
Donations and
sponsorships to be solicited.
o
Exhibitor evaluation
form will be handed-out at registration to get feedback on our shows.
o
Sandy Blackstone has
donated trophies which can be refurbished and awarded. Kathy Bagnell will retrieve them.
·
Bombproof
(Desensitization) Clinic Proposal
o
John Wiltsie and John Smith of the McKinney Mounted Police in
conjunction with HAT will offer a Bomb Proofing Clinic in Pilot Point in
conjunction with HAT. The fee will be $50 per horse/rider for members and $60
for non-members. Date is to be determined, with Sunday preferred. To make it
mutually profitable, we need to guarantee 12 partake in the class. The
instruction may be taken with horse in hand.
·
Approved AQHA Classes
at HAT Open Shows
o
HAT will offer
approved AQHA classes at our open shows for AQHA points and incentive funds
starting in 2009.
o
The show committee
will meet July 20th at 6:00 p.m. at Robin Chouteau’s home to discuss August 9th
show and 2009 planning.
The meeting was adjourned and HAT
Chats were distributed.