MSQHA News:
Member Perks:
MSQHA has added some new sections to the website. On one of the new pages we are introducing our Member Perks program, and we are looking for companies to participate in the new program. By becoming part of Member Perks, MSQHA will put an ad, your company's logo, plus a hyperlink to your company's website on the MSQHA Member Perks webpage. We will also recognize these companies in our club newsletter published in Cascade Horsemen to over 13,000 households and at our Year-End Celebration. What we ask in return is that you give a special discount or savings to current MSQHA members and a small web posting fee to help cover the costs of posting your information on the website.
MSQHA is dedicated to adding value to your membership and we are dedicated to promoting those businesses who choose to become part of the Member Perks Program. If you are interested in participating in the Member Perks Program, please contact Stephanie Vaagen at svaagen02@whitworth.edu or Kelly Adams at RENEGATORS@aol.com.
Area Open Shows:
This new website page lists local area open shows. Clubs that host Mountain States approved shows can list thier open shows on our "Area Open Shows" page for free. To get your open show/s posted on the Mountain States website please contact Stephanie Vaagen at svaagen02@whitworth.edu.
Banquet News:
Check the "Year-End Celebration" page for a dinner reservation form and other new Year-End Celebration news.
As many of you know 2007 has been a very difficult year for alot of us involved with MSQHA, but things are looking up and getting back on track, so to make-up for things that were lacking in 2007 we are doing a couple of extra things at the banquet this year.
The 2007 MSQHA Award Banquet will be held at the TRAC in Pasco, WA on Dec 8th - plan on attending for a great dinner, a fun auction, and new this year, door prizes! Oh yeah, and to pick up your awards!
This year we have your choice of our outstanding MSQHA Buckles or MSQHA winter jackets to choose from for your class Hi-Point Awards. The jackets are Mountain States colors, wind proof, water proof, rip resistant, and have a thin layer of insulation plus a hide-away hood. We are also giving out Reserve Class Hi-Point Awards, prouldly sponsored by Renegade Metal Craft!
EMAILS:
MSQHA is currently rebuilding thier email list - to be added to our email list please send an email to Stephanie Vaagen, our webmaster at svaagen02@whitworth.edu - this will allow you receive updates, notice of point standings and reminders of upcoming events and shows.
MSQHA Meeting Minutes – Friday, 4/13/07 – Pasco, Wa
President Joe Smith announced that to date we have 14 MSQHA approved shows for the 2007 show season. Advertising more heavily in 2008 was discussed, advertising in the Green Book and Blue Book was discussed and suggested for 2008.
Our Treasurer, Helen Clark, has resigned due to personal business conflicts. A huge thank you goes out to Helen for her past service and dedication to Mountain States. Kelly Adams of Moxee, Washington was elected to the Treasurer position.
Stephanie Vaagen suggested that we move our website hosting service to godaddy.com for more efficient service – it was decided to do so.
An awards committee was set up at this meeting. Heading up the committee will be Kelly Adams with members: Sandy Johnson, Mary Kellmer, Colleen Riedle, Stephanie Vaagen and Joe Smith. Western Saddlery was discussed as our source for the 2007 award saddles. Sandy Johnson will look into this for us (price, quality, ect).
Future meetings were suggested for the April Walla Walla show and the June Spokane Summer Celebration. Keep an eye on the website for a date announcement.
No further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Check out the new show schedule and entry forms for 2007!
The MSQHA Banquet has been rescheduled!! It is now scheduled for Jan. 6th 2007 - there will not be a banquet the weekend of the 28th. Remember to change your reservation at the hotel - the same rates will apply in Jan.
Mountain States - December Meeting Minutes
Conference Call – Sunday, Dec. 10, 2006 – 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Board Member participants were: Joe Smith, Darlene Chase, Stephanie Vaagen, Helen Clark, Cliff Kellmer, Bobby and Sandy Johnson, Kelly Adams, Colleen Kilpatrick, and Jerry Failing.
Jerry Failing representing the Walla Walla circuit requested a read-out of some sort; to determine how many Mountain State members participated at their annual show last year. President, Joe Smith, is looking this into.
Point keeper and point keeping methods were discussed, as there were several major issues this last season. The following will be required from Show Secretaries that are officiating Mountain State approved shows:
1) Copies of Judges cards with a roster will be required to be sent directly to the MSQHA Points keeper no later than 10 days after the last day of the show.
2) The $1.00 per entry for each MSQHA approved show must be sent directly to the MSQHA treasurer no later than 10 days after the last day of the show.
3) MSQHA members and horse nominations will still be accepted through the Show Secretaries at each MSQHA approved show, with those points from that show being counted no matter what day they submitted their application and fee. Devising a form that will create a membership card is being looked into.
4) It was voted that the Points keeper would also be the Membership Secretary. She/He will receive the membership forms as well as the membership money, depositing in MSQHA bank in the Point keeper’s closest town. Points keeper will then forward the money information on to the Treasurer.
5) No retroactive memberships will be accepted. No second party memberships will be accepted. Cash for memberships is discouraged since it down not provides a paper trail.
6) It was voted to keep the membership and horse nomination cost the same for 2007.
It was voted to retain Miriam Grant as your Points keeper for the 2007 season. It was voted to drop the “Horse Sheet” program. It has not been serving the purpose for which it was originally intended. It was voted to use that money instead for Reserve Year End Awards starting in 2007.
Treasurer, Helen Clark, reported a balance of $14,803.20 in the bank to date.
Tory Adams is donating the year-end Reserve All-Around Awards for 2006. His company, Renegade, will be creating “Bridle Hooks” for those luck winners. Thank you Troy!
It was voted to not give extra points for Grand or Reserve Halter as it creates unequal playing field for the All-Around.
Joe encouraged everyone to bring Silent Auction items for the Banquet on January 6, at the TRAC!
MSQHA Moses Lake Show Meeting 09/15/06
Minutes yet to be released. See Colleen Riedle for more information. Discussed year end awards for 2007, decided to limit choice of year end awards for 2006 to just spurs and buckles to conform to our budget a little better.
Announced 2006 Banquet dates.
Mountain States - July Moses Lake Meeting Minutes
The Mountain States QH Alliance July meeting was held Friday, July 21 at 6:00 P.M., at the Bronze Classic QH Show, in Moses Lake, Washington. Treasurer Helen Clark gave the Treasurer’s report. The balance in the bank is $15,299.27. She reported there is approximately $2000.00 in outstanding bills.
President, Joe Smith reported that the saddles are on order and though they are a bit more expensive this year, they are much better quality. They will be approximately $850 to $900 each. Giving reserve awards will be discussed at the next meeting.
Buckles and spurs for year-end class winners will be offered this year for awards. Joe suggested that if you are winning that you should advise ahead of time your choice.
Saturday, October 28, was discussed for the Awards Dinner/Presentations date. Helen Clark will check on locations. Spokane, Pasco, and CDA seemed to be the popular choices.
Adding points to Grand & Reserve halter winners was brought forth by Miriam Grant. More discussion on this is set for the next meeting, as it would not be in effect until 2007, if passed.
Requiring winners to obtain Sponsorships was discussed. That will also be brought forth at the next meeting as a 2007 issue.
It was voted on and passed that the recorded that the recorded minutes from this meeting on forward will be placed on the website (each meeting’s minutes has been placed on the website for this year – but now its official). You can check our website shortly after each meeting and read the minutes to catch-up on what’s being discussed.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Meeting minutes taken by Darlene Chase.