I would like to start by thanking the Board for electing me as the President of AQHA. I am honoured, humbled plus very excited for the future of the Association. I am AQHA proud and intend on serving the members to the success of the Association.
By my side and supporting me in this roll is Deputy President, John Steel, and Vice President, Paul Lorimer.
We have a wonderful new Board who will contribute and advance AQHA. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Peter Bellden and the past Board, for their time and dedication. They have left a legacy and stepped down knowing the Association is in a great position.
I would like to recognise the AQHA office staff and General Manager Toni Ross. The past few months’ facilities used in day to day operations were cut including phone lines and internet cables. The new computer system implementation has presented some anomalies, which has been challenging for the office. I ask the membership to be patient as they are doing a great job dealing with the issues faced and major member’ s benefits are on the horizon.
The focus moving forward is on the members and breeders whilst providing the best service possible. The AQHA will recognise member’ s achievements and will develop new programs although carry on providing the long standing member services.
We will continue to maintain the integrity of the AQHA Stud Book in accordance with our mission statement. This is paramount to success and your new Board will be working as a team for AQHA members.
This team possesses a wealth of knowledge and experience which they will apply to their allocated portfolios, servicing every aspect of the Quarter Horse industry. If the members have ideas, let the Directors know as we appreciate your input. The members are an essential and valued part of this A ssociation.
The Directors will meet in December. With Christmas not far off, stay safe and enjoy our magnificent Quarter Horses. Have a wonderful holiday.
Kind Regards Kim Johnson AQHA President 2017 / 2018
Board of Directors 2017-2018
Kim Johnson Portfolio: President, International, AmQHA Oceania Director Cuttabar Quarter Horses, Silver Valley, 278 Jeffries Road, LOCKSLEY VIC 3665 Mobile: 0427 667 886 Email: AQHADir5 @ aqha. com. au
John Steel Portfolio: Deputy President, Investigative Officer, Affiliates 1369 Hawkers Road, WAAIA VIC 3637 Mobile: 0488 687 014 Email: AQHADir8 @ aqha. com. au
Paul Lorimer Portfolio: Vice President, Show & Performance Horsemans Trading Post, 481 Underwood Road, ROCHEDALE SOUTH QLD 4123 Phone: 07 3341 5220 Work, 07 5540 3750 Home Mobile: 0412 740 065 Email: AQHADir9 @ aqha. com. au
Trish Wettenhall Portfolio: Treasurer 295 Douthie Road, SEVILLE EAST VIC 3139 Phone: 03 5964 8316 Home Mobile: 0418 567 180 Email: AQHADir1 @ aqha. com. au
Kate Elliott Portfolio: Amateur Division BreakODay Quarter Horses, 15 Walls Rd, GLENBURN VIC 3717 Mobile: 0418 334 582 Email: AQHADir3 @ aqha. com. au
Ricky Glen Portfolio: Cattle & Timed Events, Hall of Fame 103 Wattle Rd, SERPENTINE WA 6125 Mobile: 0407 440 937 Email: AQHADir7 @ aqha. com. au
Joanne Gregory Portfolio: Judging 48 Glenmore Ridge Dr, GLENMORE PARK NSW 2745 Mobile: 0437 703 353 Email: AQHADir2 @ aqha. com. au
Craig Rath Portfolio: Youth 10 Baldwin Road, TATURA VIC 3616 Mobile: 0427 059 863 Email: AQHADir6 @ aqha. com. au
Lorelei Payne Portfolio: Non Traditional 1029 Landsborough Maleny Rd, MALENY QLD 4552 Phone: 07 5494 2354 Home Mobile: 0412 277 712 Email: AQHADir12 @ aqha. com. au
Kyle Mobberley Portfolio: Professional Trainers & Clinicians, National Show Convenor 115 Crawford Rd, BYRNESIDE VIC 3617 Phone: 03 5854 8363 Home Mobile: 0438 306 121 Email: AQHADir4 @ aqha. com. au
Carol Ricketts Portfolio: Studbook 120 / 2 Keem Street, TRINITY BEACH QLD 4879 Mobile: 0427 333 480 Email: AQHADir11 @ aqha. com. au
Nicole Johnston Director 409 North Deep Creek Road, GYMPIE QLD 4570 Mobile: 0419 723 391 Email: AQHADir10aqha. com. au
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