OCTOBER
Meeting called to order by President
A. Spinelli-Olson at 8:02 pm Eastern time.
Roll call *denotes excused absence
S. Gibbs, S. Havard, B. Jennings*,
K. McGuire, J. Nagel, J. Ouellette*,
M. Pacheco, J. Potter, M. Ranft,
A. Spinelli-Olson, K. Tanner, C. Weeks
Members/Guests: Kimberly O’Connor,
Chief Administrative Officer
Approval of September 11, 2018 Meeting
Minutes: Motion to approve minutes by
K. Tanner. 2nd by K. McGuire. Motion
approved.
Financial Report Discussion by K. McGuire:
Motion to approve by M. Ranft. 2nd by
C. Weeks. Approved.
The 2018 National Recap and Planning for
the 2019 National by K. Tanner & M. Ranft:
Shavings balanced within 2 bags, RV sites
and stalls balanced. Overall there were
many positive comments on the show
being well run with great help. K. Tanner to
send thank you notes to all the sponsors.
Motion by J. Potter to host the 2019
National at the Calsonic arena in
Shelbyville, TN. 2nd by S. Gibbs. Motion
carried.
October 9, 2018
Annual Meeting: Communication to
members will be sent with dates and venue
details.
BOD Positions: Communication will be
sent to membership regarding upcoming
vacant positions for 2019. Marianne
Springer will chair the 2019 Nominating
Committee.
NWHA News Ads and Communication: The
next issue will highlight the 2018 National
and members’ accomplishments.
DQP Director Position: Requirements for
the position to be reviewed at the next
meeting.
K. McGuire excused herself.
Change of Status Request: A change of
status request from Professional to Amateur
status by K. McGuire was reviewed. Motion
by K. Tanner to approve the change of
status with a 5 year required waiting period
per regulations. 2nd by C. Weeks. Motion
carried.
Motion to adjourn by J. Nagel. 2nd by
M. Ranft. Motion carried. Meeting
adjourned at 8:58 pm Eastern time.
Youth Helmets: S. Gibbs researched youth
helmet requirements and shared the
USEF synopsis of state laws. NWHA rules
are consistent and in some cases more
stringent with published guidelines. No
changes are proposed at this time to
NWHA’s helmet rules.
NWHA National News / November 2018
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