Board of Directors Meeting
Gelhaus' Ranch, Wilsall, MT
January 27, 2007
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President Bill Crain called the meeting to order at 12:15 PM. Present: Jay Dee Anderson, Billi Heigh, Rich Roskam, Jim Gelhaus and Sharon Gelhaus. Absent: Darra Norgaard, Jarvis Anderson, Kay Johnston, Don Jordan and Mike Allison
Treasurer’s Report: Jim reported the balance of the funds. A donation has been received from Cole Red Horse in memory of Shesa Lil Smartie.
Stallion Stakes: Billi reported the Stallion Stakes account balance.
Awards Report: Jay Dee reported that the 2006 end of year awards total $5,092.00. This compares to $3,958.56 which was spent on 2005 awards. There was discussion on how MRHA might be able to award a second saddle in addition to the Rookie saddle in 2007.
Special Addition to the Agenda: Don Jordan was unable to attend the meeting, but wanted to convey the following on behalf of some of the membership in the Flathead Valley( Northern Rockies Reining Horse Association): 1) MRHA needs to have a Mission Statement. It was noted that a proposed Mission Statement has already been drafted and is on the ballot which was sent in the recent mailing to all MRHA members. 2) They would like to see shows spread throughout the state. A suggestion for people to think about is to have two in the western part of the state, two in the eastern part of the state and then a championship show that alternates locations. It was noted by the board that in 2006 three circuit shows were held in the eastern part of the state and two in the west, and that in 2007 three shows are scheduled in the western part of the state and two in the eastern part. 3) They would like to see better year-end-awards. The board has been working toward this goal for the past year. For 2006, $5,000 was allotted for year-end awards, which is up from $3,500 in 2005. The funds allocated for year-end awards are dependent on how much money the MRHA is able to raise and other financial obligations, such as supporting shows for everyone whether they win a year-end award or not.
Show Applications and Show Schedule:
The following two show applications had been received and were approved as part of the MRHA year-end and Affiliate qualifying circuits; the Northern Rockies Summer Slide (Since re-named the Hungry Horse Summer Slide to eliminate confusion with the new western MT affiliate)– June 22 & 23, 2007, and Reining in the Root - April 28 & 29, 2007.
A motion was passed to give $500 to the new Reining in the Root show to be held on April 28 & 29th, 2007 at the Sapphire Arena in Corvallis, MT.
YRHA Slide II
A letter had been received from YRHA’s president, Elise Donohue, inviting the MRHA to use YRHA’s shows in 2007. A motion was passed to make the Yellowstone Slide II, July 6, 7 & 8, 2007, an MRHA affiliate qualifying show.
There was discussion on the possibility of holding an MRHA show at the Metra in Billings, MT. Carl Larson is working with the Metra’s new management on this. Jay Dee and Jim agreed to arrange with Carl to meet with Metra’s management and discuss the details of this possibility, including the preparation of the ground.
Show Rules: Motions were passed to make the following rule changes:
A. GENERAL CONDITIONS – p. 13
2. A show wishing to be considered for approval to be part of the MRHA Year-End Awards Circuit, or the MRHA Affiliate Circuit must apply by December 15 of the preceding year. (e.g. apply by December 15, 2007 for 2008 shows.) Exceptions to this deadline maybe granted by the Board if it appears to be in the best interest of the association.
The MRHA also will promote and advertise jackpot and schooling shows around the state, which are not part of the year-end or affiliate circuits. Applications for these shows should be submitted at least two (2) months prior to their start date.
All approved shows are eligible for MRHA monetary sponsorship.
4. c) the show must recognize the MRHA and MRHA sponsors in associated advertising, programs and announcements, and….
SHOW RULES AND INFORMATION
Section C. MRHA YEAR-END AWARDS – p. 16.
Subsection 8. In the case of a tie for first place in any of the year-end award categories, the tie shall be broken by comparing the total scores of the tied riders for the class in all MRHA shows of that year. The rider with the highest score total shall receive the first place award and the next highest score/rider will receive the reserve award and so on, if more than two riders are tied. If the total scores of the riders are equal, then the scores of the riders will be compared for each show and the rider winning the most head-to-head competitions will receive the first place award. If neither of these tie breaking methods results in one rider winning first place, then the riders will flip for the awards.
Existing Subsection 8 is renumbered as Subsection 9.
Under CLASSES – p. 13
Add NRHA Prime Time Rookie
2. MRHA YEAR-END AWARDS – p.15
Add NRHA Rookie Pro
Add NRHA Prime Time Rookie
Nomination Committee Report: It was reported that Patricia Widener withdrew her name from the ballot for the Board of Directors.
Banquet Report: This year Linda Hahn will be using a spreadsheet to expedite the auction. As reservations are received, bid numbers will be assigned so that Linda can put these on her spreadsheet in advance. At the banquet registration, a packet will be given out to all pre-registered guests, which will include bid numbers and other pertinent MRHA information. Auctioneer will be Jimbo Logan of Logan Auctioneer Services from Clyde Park, MT. MRHA will have a booth set up to help with any questions and information pertaining to the stallion stakes and affiliates. There will also be a presentation of affiliate information. Dan Browning will be doing another great video/slide presentation during the evening, featuring the award winners. On Sunday, the 25th, Janis and Jay Dee Anderson will do a presentation titled: From the Judge’s Chair. This will be great for all reiners; videos of MRHA runs with penalties, etc. will be discussed.
New Business: There was a brief discussion of goals for the future for the MRHA.
Bill has been working with Bill Vickers of Vicker’s Western Wear in Idaho Falls, ID on the possibility of having MRHA coats. Samples are in the mail, but have not been received.
Meeting was adjourned at 4:30 PM. The next meeting will be on February 24, 2007 at the Great Northern Convention Center in Helena, MT.
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