GLCHA BOD’S MEETING MINUTES
November 12, 2008

Call to order
Crystal DeWitt called the meeting to order at 7:33 pm by Teleconferencing
Roll call
Crystal conducted the roll call.
Officers/Directors Present:
Dan Agnew, Shari Campbell, Barbara Cappy, Ree Cross, Crystal DeWitt, Tom Powers, Bill Pierce
Honorary Director: Jack Marvel
Directors Excused: Dawn Doxtader, Scott Rorah
Directors Unexcused: Kelle Chartier, Randy Chartier, Rochelle Rondy, Torri Slaby
Approval of minutes from last meeting
Approved minutes from the last meeting by Ree Cross 2nd by Barbara Cappy

Treasurer’s Report- Dan went through the treasurer’s report- Motion to approve by Tom Powers 2nd by Barbara Cappy

Committee Reports:

Awards & Banquet- Ree will call Brookshire Inn to see if they have an opening in January for the Banquet.
Communications- Shari needs the date for the banquet to be able to get that date on the website along with the cutting schedule. Dan suggested putting Austin Schroeder’s essay into the newsletter.
Promotion and Growth- Crystal mentioned that we have the Great Lakes Cutting table for the Michigan Horse Council in March. Dan is helping with getting cattle for the demonstration for the Horse Council.
Cutting Events- Tom mention the AQHA Cutting at the Livestock Pavilion November 23rd, 2008
Rules and Regulations- Bill mentioned that the $500 added payout is going to pay one placing
Sponsorship- Crystal will get with Scott
Member Hall of Fame- No Report

Old Business:
Election Ballots-Crystal mailed out the election ballots
New Business:
Contract for UF, NCHA Days-Bill suggested giving the NCHA Days to Ohio and getting a $3 a cut. Bill will call the president at Ohio and see if they would be interested in doing that.
General Membership Meeting- Will be held at the beginning of the Banquet

Tom mentioned that the Great Lakes Challenge cutting will be held this 2009 at the MSU Livestock Pavilion. Tom will check into dates and places for 2010.

Motion to Adjourn Ree Cross 2nd Barbara Cappy at 8:35pm
Minutes by: Barbara