6- WSCA Digital Spotlight www. wsca. org May- 2026 WSCA Board Meeting Minutes
Committee Reports:
Awards Banquet: Julia Northwick Julia absent, Paul Hansen reporting. The banquet committee is looking into River City Extreme in Monticello and one other location in Otsego, for venue options for the 2026 banquet.
Championship Horse Show: James Duenow
The final showbill for Champ Show 2026 has been published in the Spotlight. Ribbons have been ordered, with a minimal increase in cost. James is looking to create sub-committees to help organize and share workload. A meeting will be set up for those sub-committees. James continues to talk with State fair about options for a possible priority move-in, similar to 2025 Champ show. The committee is looking into awarding“ Qualifier ribbons” outside of the top 10 placings for pleasure horses that were called back for final cuts.
Computer: Jake Flodquist
Absent. Lori Taylor’ s son Brandon has agreed to work with Jake in the Computers committee, helping with workload and technical support.
Drills and Squares: Marlys Mooney Nothing to report.
Futurity: Kim Ziegler Absent. Lynn-Ellen shared that the committee is working on judging schedule, awards, and new 2 yr old classes.
Historian: Tim Wampfler Nothing to report.
Judges: Lynn-Ellen St. Martin
Due to a scheduling conflict, there has been a change in clinicians for the upcoming judges seminar. Rebecca Halvorson, a multi-carded judge will be the clinician. The committee is working through 2 judge applications, 1 expedited and 1 regular. The committee is seeking horse / rider combos to volunteer for the live judging portion of the clinic on March 21. Anyone interested should contact Lynn-Ellen St. Martin.
Marketing & Promotions: Rachel Duenow
Absent. James reported the March spotlight has been sent out which includes the 2026 Champ Show showbill and sponsorship forms. All help is needed in obtaining sponsorships for champ show. The 2026 Marketing & Promotions budget was presented for review and approval.
A motion was made by Lori Taylor, seconded by Julie Gintner, to approve the 2026 Marketing & Promotions budget as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Nominating: Ann Goebel Absent. Nothing new to report.
Procedures: Sara Schwartz
Sara present a proposed revision to the Procedures Committee procedure, which is a request to add the option to supply complete set of procedures to Board members and officers electronically.
A motion was made by Dustin Heck, seconded by Courtney Betsch, to approve the revision to the Procedures Committee procedure as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
The committee is looking into options to upload procedures to a password protected website.