WSCA Digital Spotlight www . wsca . org 2024 - April - 7
Futurity : Josh Tjosaas Absent . James talked to Josh , there will be no classes changes . Still working on finalizing procedures .
Historian : Tim Wampfler Absent . Nothing to report .
Judges : Lynn-Ellen St . Martin
The 2024 Judges Committee was presented for review and approval . The committee has been working on seminar materials . Lynn-Ellen has spoken with people from Special Olympics as well as a few WSCA members about coming to the clinic to speak a little bit more about adaptive riding , so that Judges are more comfortable evaluated adaptive riding classes . Lynn-Ellen is working on a “ Games Quiz ” to help address some common issues that have come up over the years , Bill Freitag is helping with that . Had a meeting with MN 4H , Darrin Wright is going to be the Clinician this year . It is going to be a great clinic , March 22 nd -23 rd . First year judge ’ s dues have all been turned in .
Motion made by Ann Goebel , seconded by Rachel Duenow to approve the 2024 Judges Committee Budget as presented . Motion carried unanimously .
Marketing & Promotions : Rachel Duenow
Sponsorship and Vendor forms have been uploaded to Facebook , the website , and the Spotlight . Rachel has been working on updating the website to bring it current . Spotlight circulation has continued to increase . Spotlight advertising is down . The 2024 Marketing and Promotions budget was presented and reviewed . It was discussed that last year ’ s sponsors should be approached by the WSCA member who approached them last year , and that Vendor preference is available for high level sponsors .
Motion made by Steve Bobzin , seconded by Julie Gintner to approve the 2024 Marketing & Promotions Budget as presented . Motion carried unanimously .
Nominating : Ann Goebel Nothing new to report . There is no budget to present as the committee will work through the use of the Spotlight .
Procedures : Sandy Strube Nothing new to report . Sandy is waiting to work on Points Procedure .
Publicity : Lori Taylor
WSCA Royalty presented on events they ’ ve been attending , Saddle Club banquets and the Winter Carnival . They will be attending the Arena Trailer Sales event , and Skijorring at Canterbury . Lori presented the Publicity budget for review and approval .
Motion made by Julie Gintner , seconded Amber Duncanson to approve the Publicity Budget as presented . Motion carried unanimously .
Royalty : Bridget Behrns
Absent . Royalty Clinic date is 4 / 13 / 24 location to TBD . Royalty Banquet date is 8 / 16 / 24 location TBD . Both events have been submitted to On Deck . Bridget will keep both Lori and Rachel informed of updates .
Rulebook : Cindy Ladd
Absent . Vice-Chair Sandy gave report . Nothing new , there was discussion about Ranch Riding info for the rulebook . There was discussion on a getting a set of Walk / Trot rules for the rulebook .
. Safety Committee : Corey Swartout
Absent . Nothing to report .
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