NWHA National News November 2019 | Page 6

NWHA BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS AUGUST Meeting called to order by President A. Spinelli-Olson at 8:04 pm Eastern time. July 9, 2019 Minutes: Motion to approve the July minutes by M. Ranft. 2nd by M. Pacheco. Motion approved. Financial Report by K. McGuire: All sponsorships from 2018 have been paid except for $200. Motion to approve the financial report by M. Pacheco. 2nd by S. Gibbs. Motion approved. Mailing High Point Awards by K. Johnston: Tabled until after September. The National 2019 by K. Tanner & M. Ranft: 20 camper reservations have been made to date. The office will send a reminder email to members about stall reservations and hay. Board members are to continue working on sponsorships. All National Staff have been secured. Working on exhibitor bags and printing. Help will be needed to set up center ring and the dressage arena. Zach Parsons has volunteered to move the storage unit items. Sponsorship Letters by K. Johnston, J. Nagel, and J. Ouellette: No report Model and In-Hand High Point Categories by K. Johnston: Tabled NWHA News by A. Spinelli-Olson: Ads are coming in. A. Spinelli-Olson is checking on pricing for the printed program. 6 NWHA National News / November 2019 August 13, 2019 Ohio Equine Affaire by M. Ranft: Motion by. M. Ranft to participate with a booth and display in the Ohio Equine Affaire 2020, with the cost not to exceed $2,500. 2nd by K. McGuire. Motion approved. Youth Scholarships by K. McGuire: Regions 4 & 6 are raising money for youth scholarships. First time National youth participants to be recognized with a participation ribbon. SSH Classes at the National by S. Gibbs: Motion by J. Potter to sanction the National SSH classes with SSHBEA. 2nd by K. Tanner. Motion approved. Memberships: Motion by K. Tanner to waive the membership requirement for 1st time National exhibitors and require a $15 fee. 2nd by M. Pacheco. Motion approved. Motion by K. McGuire to amend the above motion to now read: First time exhibitors showing at the 2019 National may purchase a National only Introductory membership for $25. This does not include any other membership privileges. 2nd by J. Potter. Motion approved. Other: • NWHA has a free ad for the Walking Horse. A. Spinelli-Olson will get with Linda Scrivner. • WHOA is using a new digital system for scoring that may be faster and something to consider for 2020 National. Motion to adjourn by K. McGuire. 2nd by K. Tanner. Meeting adjourned at 10:05pm Eastern time.