NWHA National News August 2019 | Page 10

NWHA BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS MAY Meeting called to order by President A. Spinelli-Olson at 8:03 pm Eastern time. April 23, 2019 Meeting Minutes: Motion to approve minutes by M. Ranft; 2nd by K. Tanner. Motion approved. Financial Report discussion by K. McGuire & K. Tanner: Motion to approve by J. Nagel. 2nd by B. Jennings. Motion approved. Outstanding sponsorships from 2018 reviewed and individuals will be contacted as needed. NWHA News: Ads and articles are coming in. The National 2019 by K. Tanner & M. Ranft: Staff are being secured. Annual Meeting 2020 by S. Havard: Motion to return to Embassy Suites with a room rate of $139 per night for January 23-25, 2020 Annual meeting by M. Ranft. 2nd by K. McGuire. Motion approved. A process for payment and procedure of any awards not picked up at the Awards Banquet has been referred to the High Point Committee. 10 NWHA National News / August 2019 May 14, 2019 Sponsorships by K. Johnston, J. Ouellette, and J. Nagel: 150 Sponsorship letters have been mailed out to businesses and individuals. Versatility Horse Of the Year by K. Tanner: Motion to require any horse eligible for Versatility Horse of the Year to have accrued at least 30 points in 4 different versatility categories beginning in 2020 by K. McGuire. 2nd by J. Nagel. Motion approved, Other: • Minnesota Horse Fair: The NWHA Display Booth will be shipped to A. Frones for the Minnesota Horse Fair. Shipping will be split between A. Frones and NWHA. Next it will be needed in Wisconsin. In October/November we will discuss creating a more portable display. • International Sponsorship: Motion by J. Ouellette to send a $200 general sponsorship to the WHOA International Show. 2nd by M. Pacheco. Motion approved. Motion to adjourn by J. Potter. 2nd by J. Ouellette. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:14 pm Eastern time.