BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
JUNE MEETING
President J . Potter called meeting to order at 7:02 pm central time .
Review of May 2020 Minutes as distributed : Motion to approve the minutes by K . McGuire . 2nd by S . Gibbs . Motion approved .
Financial Report by K . McGuire : Motion to approve financial report by R . Lucareli . 2nd M . Ranft . Motion approved .
The 2020 National by K . Tanner and M . Ranft : Contract is signed , class list finalized , judges all hired , garlands ordered . Still need gate keepers , runners , and a versatility coordinator .
NWHA News by J . Potter : Motion by K . McGuire to pursue another editor . 2nd by R . Lucareli . Motion carried .
2020 Annual Awards Banquet Venue by S . Havard : Contract is signed with Embassy Suites in Nashville . The room rate was negotiated to $ 144 per night .
Virtual Opportunities by K . McGuire : Virtual dressage and awards discussed . This topic will be on the agenda at Annual Meeting in 2021 .
Sponsorships by J . Potter : K . O ’ Connor will send each Board member a list of potential donors to contact . Sponsorship letter templates are available . A . Spinelli-Olson and J . Degville have volunteered to help with sponsorships .
Raffle : Board members are encouraged to promote Raffle tickets . A button will be placed on the web page .
WWHA : R . Lucareli reported WWHA is sending a sponsorship check .
OTHER / Announcements : A farrier was inquiring about the “ No Go ” tool . J . Potter will inquire around .
Motion to adjourn by J . Finerfrock . 2nd by R . Lucareli . Motion carried . Meeting adjourned at 8:05 pm Central time .
JULY MEETING
Review of June 2020 Minutes as distributed : Motion to approve the minutes by K . McGuire . 2nd by R .
Lucareli . Motion approved .
Financial Report by K . McGuire : Motion to approve financial report by J . Finerfrock . 2nd by M . Pacheco . Motion approved .
The 2020 National by K . Tanner and M . Ranft : Stricter regulations have increased the costs of on-site emergency services . Show committee is still looking for a few more runners . Awards and ribbons are being ordered . T-shirt campaign is underway . The registration form is being updated .
NWHA News by J . Potter : The August on-line edition is being combined with the printed show program . Lauren Fleischer has agreed to be the editor for the August / September printed program for $ 600 and $ 20 per ad .
Sponsorships by J . Potter : All board members have received their list of members to contact for sponsorships . Last year ’ s donors will receive a letter in the mail . J . Potter will contact A . Spinelli- Olson and J . Degville to verify they are helping with donations .
OTHER / Announcements :
• North Carolina Regional Championship show has been canceled .
• Texas Regional Show had less horses but more entries .
Motion to adjourn by K . Tanner . 2nd by J . Finerfrock . Motion carried . Meeting was adjourned at 8:45 pm Central time .
10 NWHA National News | November 2020