NCRHA Board Meeting

June 5, 2007

 

Meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by President Monte Anderman.

 

Members present: Ken Swanson, Steve DeFrang, Brian Welman, Al Gadola, Chad Clark, Janice Fier, Monte Anderman, Deb Dryden, Ann Riewer, Nathan O’Conner, Nettie Baker

 

Members absent: Wanda Krause, Lacey Krause, Jenny Wiederholt, Sarah Mackay

 

NRHA Board member Steve Harris present.

 

Additions & Corrections to May 8 Meeting:  Nathan O’Conner was present.

 

 

  1. Budget/Finance:  Nettie Baker shared with the board a member’s interest in the            

NCRHA financial statements.  It was again stressed that all members are welcome to attend our monthly board meetings or to contact Al Gadola directly for any questions.  In addition, a commitment was made to have Al Gadola give a year end financial standing in our general membership meeting held at our annual award banquet.

 

  1. Newsletter/Directory:   Directorys will be mailed shortly with an updated mailing list.  Ideas were discussed about the possibility of having the Newsletter emailed directly to all members and on the NCRHA web site.   In 2006, the cost of printing and mailing the newsletter was approximately $2,100.00.  Having the bulk on the newsletters emailed may help reduce costs significantly.  Janice Fier and Diane Clark will work together on the feasibility and concept of this idea in addition to sending a postcard to all members inquiring if they wish to receive the newsletter via snail mail or email.

 

  1. Red Horse Show:  Steve DeFrang & Al Gadola are show managers.  A Short Stirrup class will be offered.

 

  1. NCRHA Futurity:  There will not be “Claim A Reiner” class as the coordinator is out of town. Sire & Dam monies raised are approximately $38,000.  2007 show schedule with terms & conditions are schedule to be mailed.   

 

A motion was made by Chad Clark and seconded by Ann Riewer to have stall fees at $125.00 instead of $150.00 while remaining High Point Composite Score Monetary Program still intact.  After further discussion Chad Clark withdrew his original motion and moved a comprehensive 2 year plan of increasing stalls fees in 2007 to $125 and 2008 stall fees to $150.  The proposal would help raise funds to implement the 2007 high point composite Score Monetary Program of $2500.00 in addition to  committing $11,500 to the Derby and & Ancillary divisions, beginning in the year 2008.   Conditional on the stalls and entries are comparable to 2006 numbers.  Seconded by Nathan O’Connor. Motion carried with no dissenting votes.

 

 

DERBY DIVISION                                  2007                                 Proposed 2008

                                                            Added Money                        Added Money

 

 

Open                                                         $3,000                                       $5,000

Int. Open                                                   $1,500                                       $3,000

Ltd. Open                                                 $   500                                       $1,000

 

Non Pro                                                    $2,500                                       $5,000

Int. Non Pro                                              $1,500                                       $3,000

Ltd. Non Pro                                             $   500                                       $1,000

 

 

The additional $3,500 added monies would be allocated to the ancillary classes at the discretion of the show manager.

 

  1. Spookfest:  Nettie Baker will be the prize coordinator.

 

  1. Affiliate Team:  Al Gadola will be the supervisor.

 

Other business:  Nettie Baker will purchase flowers on behalf of the NCRHA for Sally Brown.

 

NRHA board member, Steve Harris talked about various national level changes in the NRHA, including revising the 2008 NRHA Derby & affiliate teams, adding a “fun” handicap class, and updating the trophy system.  One change in particular, the handicap class, which will be implemented for the 2008 NRHA Derby, Steve Harris has taken special interest in and asked the board’s permission to test run it at our NCRHA 2007 Futurity.  Details of which classes it will pertain to and how the scoring system will work will be determined by Steve Harris and Chad Clark.

 

The next meeting is Tuesday, July 10th at the West Wind, River Falls.

 

The following meetings are scheduled for the remaining year. 

 

Tuesday, August 14

Wednesday, September 5

Wednesday, October 10

Wednesday, November 7

Wednesday, December 12

Meeting Adjourned 9:10 p.m.