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NATIONAL P.H.A. DIRECTOR’S MEETING MONDAY March 3, 2008
The director's meeting of the National Professional Horsemen's Association held at Lucas Restaurant in Greenwich, CT was called to order at 11am by President Ray Francis. There were 21 directors present representing 7 chapters. A special welcome to Robert Allison of the newly formed Texas chapter!!!
The minutes were read from the December 10th 2007 meeting which were accepted as presented.
TREASURER'S REPORT: Fred Schauder read the financial statement for the 12/10 thru 3/3 period. A copy of this is on file with the recording secretary.
CORRESPONDENCE: There was no report.
VETERINARY COMMITTEE: There was no report.
EDUCATION COMMITTEE: There was no report.
AID TO MEMBERS: Don Slater, member of the Fairfield/Westchester chapter passed away on February 19th. Donations in his memory can be made to:
P.H.A. MEDAL CLASS: The PHA Medal class needs more "P.R.". Naomi Gauruder will look in to redoing the trifold to better inform people about the class as well as what the PHA as a whole does for our horse community.
There will be a letter written to the USHJA asking for some action (they haven't done anything about it yet) regarding their opinion of the PHA's proposal of awarding prize money directly to the ribbon winners of the PHA Finals class and NOT directly to the college or University.
There was also a discussion regarding the necessity of a trainer to be a member in good standing of a PHA chapter in order for their studen to participate in the finals. The bottom line is that it is very hard to enforce.
SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE: Unless I am completely losing my mind (and I very well may be), any report from this committee was basically to strongly reiterate what was written above for the PHA Medal Class.
HAWKINS AWARD: There was no report.
AMERICAN HORSE COUNCIL: There was no report.
NYS HORSE COUNCIL: Naomi Blumenthal reported that the Horse Council seems to be moving away from any involvement in horse shows and concentrating more on trail riding.
OLD BUSINESS (THE DINNER DANCE!!): Easy Kelsey reported that the Hyatt has been absolutely great about everything. The event will be held in the Grand Ballroom and we WILL have a horse and carriage! Rich Killian will be the official photographer for our evening. The picture book from the PHA's 50th anniversary will be on a table for everyone to browse through. One of the more special parts of the evening will be a beautiful book that will be presented to everyone at the dance. "THe History of the PHA "is a fascinating book which covers the Association's history from 1936 to present. I'd tell you more about it but the book is so cool that I don't want to give it all away!
NEW BUSINESS: Robert Allison reported that Texas, much like our region hosts A LOT of shows which in turn generates its own confusion. There is a need for a common voice among horsemen in that area and more cohesiveness between them. The newly formed Texas PHA will hopefully help fill that need.
Naomi Blumenthal reported on her new program in her area called "Ride for the Ribbons". This is a program where a portion of the entry fee of a designated class at a show goes to a local charity. Some horse shows choose to match this amount as well. The Fairfield/Westchester chapter will also be initiating this program and will be looking specifically for a charity for aiding those with breast cancer.
There will be a committee formed to look into the current state of the USEF Medal class and gather some new ideas on how to make qualifying for the finals of this class more attainable and fair for all riders.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 1pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara K. Filippelli
NEXT MEETING IS MONDAY MAY 5TH AT LUCAS RESTAURANT IN GREENWICH, CT. MEETING BEGINS AT 11 AM WITH LUNCH TO FOLLOW. | |||||||||
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