NWHA BOD Minutes December 13 , 2016 Conference Call

Meeting called to order by President Amy Spinelli at 8:03 pm EST .

Members / Guests : Peggy Moore , DQP Director

USDA update and DQP status by Peggy Moore To date , the proposal of amendments to the HPA status has changed to for approval in the Office of Management and Budgeting . It is the assumption that significant implementation would not be put in place for 2017 and a time for DQP training has been reserved . DQPs in the areas adjacent to IN , OH and MI are desired to fulfill organizational needs .

Approval of Nov 8th Board Minutes Motion by K . McGuire 2nd S . Havard Approved

Financial Report by K . McGuire Financial report / schedules to be prepared for the last couple of years for annual meeting Account balance is steady and

Kathee McGuire will assume Quickbooks data entry / reporting and support the office of the Treasurer in financial matters beginning Jan 1 , 2017 . Duties to include , but not limited to : the National show and annual meeting specifically , A / R and A / P as directed .

Motion to approve Financial Report by S . Havard 2nd by K . O ’ Connor Approved

Annual Meeting planning / development presented by S . Havard Agenda is in final stages for publication Membership Input Forum / Discussion Topics High Point Program Point system and tabulation Regional Shows All Day Pleasure Division Versatility Dressage Open Floor

Kentucky Horse Park Office presented by A . Spinelli The lease on the office space at the KHP is expiring . The rent will be increased after the initial lease term expires . The expense to maintain the office space with utilities and insurance expenses is an annual cost of over $ 10,000.00 not including the associated costs of manpower . Encouraging electronic and paperless operations will increase capital and contribute significant funding for member programs / incentives as

Kimberly O ’ Connor will assume administrative duties and organizational requirements beginning Jan 1 , 2017 . In addition Mrs . O ’ Connor will take responsibility for securing all NWHA property from the KHP and will store such property at no cost to NWHA .

Motion to officially close the KHP NWHA office space and secure an official mailing address for correspondence purposes by M . Ranft 2nd by M . Coffey Approved

Regional horse show criteria review presented by K . O ’ Connor Suggestions to modify current Regional show status criteria : Conflicting dates Classes Financial obligations Awards

Ohio Equine Affaire presented by M . Ranft Secure corner booth area with promotional items and apparel for NWHA promotion and education . April 6-9 , 2017 Columbus , OH

Motion for $ 1,500.00 budget for Equine Affaire , Ohio - NWHA booth by K . McGuire 2nd M . Coffey

Approved

Motion to adjourn by C . Weeks 2nd by M . Ranft Meeting adjourned at 10:11 pm EST .

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