OHIO HORSEMAN’S COUNCIL

   General Membership Meeting

November 12, 2006

  Delaware, Ohio

 

President Rick Patterson called the meeting to order at 1:05 p.m.  After the Pledge of Allegiance, Mike Gerard spoke on the importance of members making a reservation for the lunch served before this meeting.  Secretary Kris Green called the Roll Call of county chapters.  She informed the counties of a form in each county packet for them to list their 2007 officers and return to her.

Secretary’s Report - Kris Green asked for a motion to approve the November 13, 2005 General Membership Meeting minutes as published in the Winter newsletter.  A motion was made to accept by Terry Crampton and seconded by Gussie Anderson.  She also asked for a motion to approve the minutes of the March 5, 2006 Executive Council Meeting.  A motion was made to accept by Joy Keco and seconded by Terry Crampton.   Both motions passed.

President’s Report  - Rick Patterson thanked all who served and helped at the All American Youth Horse Show and also the Equine Affaire.  He and Linda attended the American Horse Council in Washington, D.C. and learned a lot.  The issues discussed will be on the website and he wants member suggestions on issues such as horse slaughter, animal ID and right to ride.    Rick gave a report on the Hocking Hills trails update.  OHC is working with the forestry department.  Trail signs are being made and OHC wants to help.  Trail closures can be listed on our website.  Hocking Hills is pushing to put some of the trails into a nature preserve.  A proposed group campground is also being discussed.  Rick also discussed the problem with some of our members being dropped from getting their Corral for part of 2006.  Rick made a motion to refund $3.50 to these members.  Jim Corman seconded this motion.  The motion passed.  Rick and Linda also attended the State Horse Council meeting.  Discussions pertained to the Unwanted Horse Coalition, the Right to Ride (in lame duck session now).  OHC members should write their congressmen about this and record their miles.

 Vice President - Jack Weese said he enjoyed meeting all the people at the meetings this past year and at a few state rides.  He would like to serve another term as V-P.

 Treasurer - Ransae Hall complimented all the county treasurers and also a thank you to Dasie Masterson.  Our income exceeded expenses by $2,907.95

 Committee Reports

Youth Show - Terry Crampton reported on the last Youth Show, May 18-20,2006.  OHC helped by opening and closing the ring gates at the Ohio State fairgrounds.  Volunteer sign up for next year will be on the website.  A couple of new ideas: need safety signs for the gates, a megaphone to get exhibitors in and our and the OHC volunteers need ID clothing.  He thanked all the volunteers.

Buckeye Trail - Jo Ellen Reikowski - asked for help if a work party is in your area.

By-Laws - Reuss Griffiths recognized his by-law committee members.  He asked for a vote on the following changes: Section I Officers E. From” no member shall hold more than (1) elected office concurrently” to “no member shall hold more than (1) elected state OHC office concurrently”.  F.  From “the officers shall be elected to serve for (1) year or until their successors are appointed or elected” to “the officers shall be elected to serve for (2) years or until their successors are appointed or elected”.  A motion to change E. and F.  was made by Reuss Griffiths and seconded by Terry Crampton.  After a vote by the membership, the motion passed.  H.  “No member shall be eligible to serve more than (4) consecutive terms in the sam office at the state level” to “No member shall be eligible to serve more than (2) consecutive elected two-year terms in the same office”.  A motion to change was made by Reuss Griffiths and seconded by Mike Gerard.  After a vote by the membership, the motion passed.  A question was asked how the by-law changes affect today’s election of officers.  The newly elected officers will be eligible for 2 more 2 year terms. 

Newsletter - Mary Ann Schmidt and Sarah Whitt were absent.

Equine Affaire - Terry Crampton presented the new banner.  Small banners are available to the counties at $100.00 plus tax. They can be ordered on the website,  personalized and will take 1 week to make.  Terry thanked his committee.  Linda Weese was introduced as the 2007 chairperson.  She has a sign-up sheet for the new committee and needs booth workers.

Finance - Joyce Wilson presented the budge for 2007.  She thanked all on her committee.  This is a balanced budget.  There is a need to purchase some capital items, laptop computer, Equine Affaire permanent items and 5 banners for the 5 regions to share.  Terry Crampton made a motion to accept the yearly budget, seconded by Gussie Anderson.  After the vote, the motion passed.  Joy Keco made a motion to pass the capital budget, seconded by Reuss Griffiths.  After the vote, the motion passed.

Grievance - Cindy Barnett and Sherry Eucker - no report

Groom & Clean - Sheila Bushong - this event is incorporated with 4-H.  The county winners get to go to the state contest.  There were 21 senior and junior teams this past year.  State OHC donates the trophies and savings bonds.  There will be a clinic to train new judges on March 17, 2007.  Check the website for further details.

Insurance - Jackie Romaker - nine signed for insurance for parades and pony rides.  Please use new forms. There will be a $25.00 increase in the premium for members. 

Membership - Dasie Masterson -no report.  Dasie is stepping down after 2 years and Barb Girard will take over this position.

Merit Awards - Anita Hoon - congratulated Mike Gerard as 2006's Gibby Award winner.  She thanked her committee, Gussie Anderson and Dee Crampton and recognized the officers, directors, committee chairs, and representative.  Lottie Cipriano was recognized by Portage County as a Merit Award winner.  Winner of the member of the year award was: Hancock County’s Everett Obenauer.

Nominating/Elections - Jim Corman thanked his committee.  Before the elections were held. Mike Gerard and Jack Weese were given an opportunity to speak on why they wanted to be Vice-President.  There were 137 ballots passed out.  The results were Rick Patterson for President, Mike Gerard for Vice-President (receiving 78 votes) to Jack Weese’s (56), Secretary, Kristin Green, Treasurer, Anne Lindemore.  There were 2 no votes and 1 missing totaling 137. 

Ohio - Erie - Carolyn Sullivan  - absent