NWHA Board Meeting Highlights
August
NWHA BOD Minutes August 9, 2016 Conference Call
Meeting called to order by President Amy Spinelli at 8:06 pm EST.
Roll call –(* denotes Absence) M. Coffey JM. Degville S. Havard K. McGuire B. Jennings K. O’ Connor J. Potter M. Ranft L. Richwine A. Spinelli K. Tanner C. Weeks
Members / Guests: None
Approval of Previous Minutes Minutes of the January 8, 2016 Board call have not been provided.
Approval of July 20th Board Minutes Motion by S. Havard 2nd B. Jennings Approved
NWHA Board Meeting Highlights
Approval of Previous Financial Report Financials are being revised and reconciled
Discussion by Treasurer, K. Tanner: Status of checking account Sponsorships for National previous year comparison Credit card balance
Discussions of New Items: Nationals update K. Tanner 43 horses pre-registered 81 dressage entries; 51 Traditional, 30 Western 248 stalls reserved – C. Weeks All paid positions have been filled Volunteers are needed to support versatility events Volunteer for merchandise has been secured
USDA Amendment Proposal presented by President Amy Spinelli Federal Register: 9 CFR Part 11 released on July 26, 2016- proposal for amendment of the HPA: APHIS will train and license DQP’ s as well as establish revocation procedures for violations Relieve HIO’ s of all regulatory burdens and requirements Initiate additional show management requirements Changes in devices, substances and practices Change inspection procedures
MOTION for ROLL CALL VOTE by M. Ranft: NWHA will not support the proposed amendment in its entirety and a statement will be submitted for official review regarding the proposal directly to the USDA.
The following 13 Board of Directors and Executive Committee Officers all voted Yes by verbal admission M. Coffey JM. Degville S. Havard K. McGuire B. Jennings K. O’ Connor J. Potter M. Ranft L. Richwine A. Spinelli K. Tanner C. Weeks
There were 0 abstains and 0 changes of vote. Approved
Adjournment MOTION K. Tanner 2nd C. Weeks
Meeting adjourned at 10:03 pm EST.