Minnesota Arabian Horse Association
Board of Directors Meeting
October 7, 2009
Black Stallion, Hampton, MN
Attending Officers and Board Members
Lori Conway, Laura Mickelson, Roberta Lembke, Anita Grant, Miriam McGurran, Pat Swenson, John Diedrich,
Attending Delegates and Committee Chairpersons:
Members and Guests:
Excused Absence: Hillary Hoffman, Penny Gute, Toni Mari O’Daniel, Ann Benson, Penny Gute, Jill Frieders
President Lori Conway called the meeting to order at 7:00.
President’s Report
No Report
Minutes
Laura Mickelson motioned to approve the minutes from the August 5, 2009. Pat Swenson seconded the motion. Motion approved.
Treasurer’s Report
No report.
Website/Express
The Board discussed getting photos for the website from Robb Hess Photography. Avalon Photography donated a number of photos.
Elections
The slate of candidates are set for the election. Roberta Lembke reported on the difficulties of finding candidates to run for the positions against the incumbents.
Insurance
Laura Mickelson reported that the club is set for insurance.
MN Horse Expo
No Report.
WSCA Shows and Open Shows Championship
Laura Mickelson reported that the MAHA banners were hung at the WSCA Champ Show. Laura recommends that we work more closely with the WSCA Championship Show program on the ad as this year they placed our two single page ads next to each other. We need to design the two ads as if a full page spread.
Laura reported that the AOSC show is expecting a profit of around $100. There were 31 fewer entries with 2 more horses than last year. Laura reported that a number of people entered just the AOSC show. Laura informed the board that the Open Show Committee is considering having just an open Arabian show and not sponsoring a WSCA affiliated show.
Fall Show
Lori Conway reported that there were 117 horses entered, with 139 stalls sold. The wheelbarrow ride was extremely well received. Lori expects that the show will break even. The Board discussed the clinic and all agreed that it was a great success. The Board thanked Lori for her work to make the show a success.
Trail Ride Report
Pat Swanson reported that the trail ride is scheduled for Saturday, October 10th. Pat reported that she has between 10 and 15 riders signed up. MAHA will provide coffee and hot cider.
Pat reported on the Distance Ride awards MAHA sponsored. Pat worked with the ride veterinarian and the ride manager to develop a set of criteria for the awards. The winning horse had to display excellent behavior and way of going and was a horse that stood out in the group.
The Board discussed how MAHA could encourage and welcome the distance riders to the club. The Board agreed that one simple gesture would be to have the club President send out a certificate and a letter of thanks to the award winners. The Board charged Pat to develop possible concepts for an expanded award system.
Model Horse Show
Anita Grant reported that Bev Manderfield has everything lined up for the upcoming model horse show. Anita was informed that the entries are down somewhat but sufficient.
Youth
Teresa LeFever reported that the MAHA Youth are sponsoring a western pleasure clinic with Liz Bentley the second Saturday of January. Teresa reported that 1/3 of the High point program point forms have been submitted. The Board agreed with Teresa’s recommendation to give gift cards as awards.
MAHA Banquet
Hillary Hoffman reported via e-mail that the banquet is at the ChartHouse on November 14th. Hillary has asked everyone to submit photos for the slide show to have at the banquet. She is looking for volunteers to help set up the banquet.
Membership
The Board discussed the need to change the responsibilities of the membership coordinator. Lori will talk with Shirley Theede about some possible new responsibilities.
Delegates and Resolutions
The delegates all reported that they are ready to go to convention..
Committee Sign Up/Club Awards
The Board agreed that we will submit information to apply for the Club Excellence award.
MN Horse Council
Miriam McGurran reported that the MN Horse Council is sponsoring a gelding day at the Washington County Fairgrounds. Horse owners will be able to bring in their stallions and get them gelded for free in exchange for attending educational seminars.
Advertising and Promotion
MAHA is donating two Robin Hood hoods to the AHA Youth Auction being held at the US Nationals.
John Diedrich reported that he will arrange to have a MAHA flyer printed up that we can distribute. Some will be printed with a membership form printed on the back.
Spring Show
Teresa reported that everything is on track for March.
2010 Fall Show
The board discussed the fall show and decided that we will continue with the Fall Show for another year. The Board will review the fate of the show after the 2010 show.
New Business
Horse person of the Year Award
Anita Grant will submit Mary Taylor for the MN Horseperson of the year.
2009 Meeting and Event Dates
October 10th, MAHA Trail Ride
November 14th Annual Meeting and Banquet, Chart House, Lakeville
Laura Mickelson motioned to adjourn the meeting. John Diedrich seconded the motion. Motion passed and the meeting adjourned at 9:02.