MINUTES

AUGUST 14, 2017

WESTERN HUDSON VALLEY PROFESSIONAL HORSEMAN’S ASSOCAITION

A meeting of the WHVPHA was held on August 14, 2017 at Denny’s of Middletown with Jody Moraski, President opening and presiding.

ATTENDANCE

Jody Moraski

Danielle Moraski

Gary Clark

Monica Rausschembach

Denise Dahms

Nicole Peres

Mary Peres

Debbie Norris

Diane Hatt

Carla Barricella

The meeting was called to order at 6:40 PM

First item on the agenda was the Treasurer’sReport.

Denise Dahms reported as follows:

Income:

Horse Show Entry Fees $6,720.00

Membership Fees $1,840.00

Total Income$ 8,560.00

Expenses

Banquet $78.98

Insurance$150.00

Point Keeping $1,905.00 this includes Org Pro Support

Total Expenses $2,546.48

Net Income$6,013.52

Total Checking/Savings $7,832.34

Vanguard $ 58,245.56

Motion #1

A motion was made by Debbie Norris with a second by Nicole Peres to accept the Treasurers Report

Vote: Yes, by all present

Junior Committee- Danielle MOraski has volunteered to try and activate the Junior Committee

Jody Moraski at this point in the proceedings read a letter regarding the need to replace our points keeper. Ms.Moraski requested guidance in handling the resignation and asked for possible names of candidates to take over this job

Motion # 2

A motion was made by Mary Peres with a second by Debbie Norris that Debbie Norris should reach out to a name that was submitted as a possible replacement

Vote: Yes, by all present Debbie Norris has agreed to follow up with a possible candidate.

Horse Show Finals—October 1, 2017

Jody will finalize the prize list and order of “go”. As soon as it becomes available it willbeemailed to all members and trainers on file.

  • We will stick to 10 participants per class
  • A wait list will be developed and alternates should be encouraged to register.
  • A full refund will be issued if they donotmake the cut.
  • Entry deadline is SEPTEMBER 10.
  • Entries must be postmarked by that date to be eligible to compete. If an eligible rider does not make the deadline they willmove to the bottomof the list and the alternate willbenotified. If there is still room the late applicant will be notified.
  • Prizes for the finals and banquet were discussed. Chairs and duffle bags were recommended as desirable prizes for the banquet. Belts and lead ropes were recommended as prizes for the Horse Show Finals

Motion # 3

A motion was made by Gary Clark with a second by Karla Baccerlelli that Monica is to pursue prizes for both events as discussed at the meeting.

Vote: Yes by all present

All farms were reminded to encourage their clients to send in Ads for the Journal

Banquet- Mary Peres distributed to all host farms present the banquet ticket sale packet. All were reminded of the deadline date for the sale of tickets. If you need more tickets please contact Mary

ChecksIt was requested that all checks for horse show fees be sent directly to Denise Dahms for processing. Denise has requested that you label exactly what the check is for.

Example: membership, horse show fees etc. Your memo must read what the check is being issued for.

National PHA Horse Show –top 5 fromour Region willmove on.

The next meeting will be held on September 11, at Denny’s

Meeting was adjourned at 8:01PM

Respectfully submitted,

Mary Peres