ADS Meeting Minutes
September 11, 2014
1) Call To order – Meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm. Present were:
Eileen Krause Sandra Thompson Rene Pope
Judy Dent Alex du Celliee Muller Jennifer Landers
2) President Report
a) Acknowledgment was received from Sherry Guess, Region 9 Director, that a larger than usual contingent of ADS members qualified for Region 9 Championships. ADS wishes good luck to all ADS members planning to compete.
3) Secretary Report
a) Meeting minutes – meeting minutes for July meeting were approved. Motion made by Alex, second by Jennifer. Motion approved.
b) Membership update – 100 members to-date.
4) Treasurer’s Report
a) Not provided at this meeting.
5) Vice President’s Report
a) Insurance for the Jr/YR clinic is on-hold, until decision made concerning the clinic.
6) Show Manager’s Report
a) An addition to the ADS class list – 16 Dressage Equitation Walk, Trot, Canter. This test is not eliglible for year-end awards. Motion to add this class was made by Jennifer, second by Alex. Motion approved.
b) Participation at the ADS shows is down for this year.
c) Susan Peacock will add credit card payments as an option.
d) Jennifer Landers will serve as the show manager for the October 5 show.
e) G&H will host the November 2 show as a farm show.
7) Web Master Report
a) Not provided at this meeting.
8) Old Business
a) By-law changes to be reviewed and provided to ADS members at least 30 days prior to the next general membership meeting, the year-end award meeting. All board members need to review the latest revision and provide any feedback.
b) Discussion of the USDF workshop series to be tabled until the next meeting, as requires board discussion and vote.
c) Junior/Young Rider Clinic canceled. Jennifer, Alex and Danielle to determine next steps.
9) New business
a) Meeting date for October board meeting changed to 10/16/2014.
b) Changes made to the Farm Contract regarding the use of ADS arena and trailer. Motion to approve changes made by Jennifer, second by Alex. Motion approved.
c) Year-end award meeting, tentative date set for February 21, with February 28 as alternate. Jennifer or Sandra to contact Nancy Blakely to determine if the Zoo Café can be used again. Prizes need to be obtained, and a chairperson for the silent auction. Sandra and Jennifer work on the decorations.
d) Board positions up for election at the year-end awards meeting are: Vice President, Treasurer, Member-at-large to replace Russtina and Member-at-large to replace Michele, as terms are expiring.
Adjourn at 8:00pm.
Meeting Minutes written by Sandra Thompson.