NWHA BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
MAY May 9, 2018
NWHA BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
MAY May 9, 2018
Meeting called to order by President A. Spinelli-Olson at 8:01 pm Eastern time.
Roll call S. Gibbs B. Jennings J. Nagel M. Pacheco M. Ranft K. Tanner
S. Havard K. McGuire J. Ouellette J. Potter A. Spinelli-Olson C. Weeks
Members / Guests: Kimberly O’ Connor, Chief Administrative Officer
Approval of April 10, 2018 Meeting Minutes: Motion to approve by J. Ouellette. 2nd M. Ranft. Approved.
Financial Report Discussion by K. Tanner: Motion to approve by C. Weeks; 2nd M. Pacheco. Approved.
Sponsorships discussion by J. Nagel and J. Ouellette: Draft sponsorship letters will be sent to board members for review.
Web Page Site Map by J. Nagel and A. Spinelli-Olson: Updated site-map presented. Board members are to review and send comments.
NWHA News by A. Spinelli-Olson: Publication plans for 2018 are as follows: June-digital; August-digital; Septemberprinted National Show Program; Octoberdigital post National; and Decemberdigital.
WDAA World Show Sponsorship Request by S. Havard: S. Havard will get more specifics and report back.
OTHER / ANNOUNCEMENTS:
• The Judges committee will submit the 2018 National Horse Show judges’ slate at the June meeting for board approval.
• Nationals: Paddock masters and Ring Steward are being hired. The 2018 National Horse Show dates to be updated on NWHA web page.
• Kim Richwine has designed two 20-year logos that will be sent out for board vote.
• Discussion on the Trail and Sport magazine by C. Weeks: Susan will ask Lauren to create an ad highlighting the TRIP / CHIP program and any upcoming TRIP / CHIP sanctioned rides for the June issue. The magazine requested NWHA to host a trail ride in conjunction with a 3-day event being held on October 26- 28, 2018. C. Weeks and J. Ouellete will coordinate the trail ride.
• Upcoming shows: Motion by M. Ranft to post affiliated shows on the calendar when the show submits the affiliation form. 2nd by J. Ouellette. Approved.
• Illinois State Fair approached J. Ouellette for support at the horse show.
• J. Potter and K. O’ Conner are working on a letter inviting trainers to join our certified trainers program.
Motion to adjourn by J. Ouellette. 2nd by C. Weeks. Approved. Meeting adjourned at 9:13 pm Eastern Time.
16 NWHA National News / August 2018