NWHA Board Meeting Highlights
M. Coffey *, JM. Degville, S. Havard, B. Jennings, K. O’ Connor *, J. Potter, M. Ranft, L. Richwine *, A. Spinelli-Olson, K. Tanner, C. Weeks
Minutes
NWHA Annual Meeting Minutes January 28, 2017 Embassy Suites, Nashville, TN
NWHA Board Meeting Highlights
Media Relations / Education – K. McGuire
Development of an education progression program for research and implementation for 2018
Motion to approve Jan 10 minutes by K. Tanner
2 nd S. Havard. Approved
Motion by K. Tanner to reduce certified Trainer fee from $ 80.00 annually to $ 25.00
2 nd JM, Degville. Approved
Motion by K. Tanner for all NWHA events to be included in magazine and events calendars at no charge.
2 nd M. Ranft. Approved New Business Trail Program
Expand trail programs nationwide. Advertise trail program nationally through various media outlets. Increase youth enrollment / participation
Youth Program
Increase youth program promotion and encourage scholarship participation
Marketing Literature, Promotional; videos
Motion to adjourn by Katie Tanner
2 nd JM. Degville Adjournment 5:40pm CST
Meeting called to order by President Amy Spinelli-Olson at 10:11 am Central.
Roll call –(* denotes Absence)
M. Coffey *, JM. Degville, S. Havard, B. Jennings *, K. O’ Connor, J. Potter, M. Ranft, L. Richwine *, A. Spinelli-Olson, K. Tanner, C. Weeks
2017 Board members sworn in by Leo Kaufman
Minutes
Motion to approve 2016 annual meeting minutes by C. Weeks
2 nd K. Tanner. Approved President’ s Report
Amy Spinelli-Olson, President A year in review presentation and the way forward in 2017
Financial Report
Katie Tanner, Treasurer – Annual overview and account status. Contractor announced to perform operations:
Administrative officer, Kimberly O’ Connor
Motion by W. Kaufman to approve the financial report
2 nd C. Weeks. Approved Committee Reports
High Point – K. Tanner
New High Point Committee Chair announced, Caitlin Schaper( TX)
Revised High point categories Potential new high point system
National Show – K. Tanner, Trail – K. Tanner, Trainers – J. Potter, Rules – C. Weeks, Judges – A. Spinelli, Versatility – S. Havard, Youth – K. O’ Connor
New Committee Co-Chairs volunteers, Morgan Applewhite and Mikal Spooner( NC)
DQP Status & Update Peggy Moore, DQP Director Open Floor / Discussion
All Day Pleasure Division, Regional Shows, Certified Instructors
Motion to adjourn by K. Tanner 2 nd K. McGuire Adjournment 2:28pm CST
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