Minutes
ORHyA Minutes (July 17th 2010)
The meeting on the above date was a short meeting, so the minutes here are recorded in point form.
- Meeting commenced shortly before the Open class began, 5 youth members were present (Heidi Nelson, Brianna Pecore, Jesse Pecore, K.D. Grainger, Darby Mailhot)Eric Mesley presided as Youth coordinator
- Year end awards were discussed informally before the meeting and the top three choices to be researched are: Jackets, Headstalls, and Hats.
- The Varsity Program was discussed and a motion was passed to change the rules so that members could submit hours from this years show season up until the Grande Finale show. Altering, the 30days rule that was active in previous years.
- Darby brought up the idea of helping the youth going to the affiliate championships get Youth Jackets
- The OBBO needs to be contacted about donating money to the youth in return for volunteer hours
- Darby suggested the youth hold a horsewash at fletchers
- Darby suggested we find a parent of someone to consistently take pictures of the youth so that we can create a slide show at the end of the year
- Suggestions of sponsoring a youth or a class at a club show to promote reining
- K.D. Grainger suggested a blog to increase communications (it is in operation as voted by the ORHyA) www.slidetracks.wordpress.com
- Heidi Nelson was voted treasurer for the ORHyA
- Meeting was adjourned
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ORHyA Minutes (June 20th 2010)
The meeting was called to order at 7:59 am. The minutes from the previous show were discussed and approved by Jesse and Cole.
The members assembled brainstormed some new fundraising ideas for this show season. Ideas that were pitched were: a slave auction, the penny challenge, paid warm ups, a 50/50 draw, a Calcutta, pie throwing, a raffle and a boot shine. Due to a time restraint at the Meaford show in July, fundraisers chosen for this coming show are paid warm ups, the 50/50 draw, and the start of the Penny Challenge (which will be carried through the rest of the shows). 50/50 tickets have already begun selling.
Possible year end award ideas that were discussed were jackets, leather halters (with orha name plates), working headstall, and a show hat. The ideas that generated the most interest were the hat and headstall.
Another initiative the group would like to perpetuate is further communication between the youth. Possibly through the creation of a newsletter.The group would also like to take a group photo that could be used for display.
The next youth meeting will be held at the Meaford show on July 17th 2010 following the paid warm ups. Keep tuned for any announcements about the youth in case circumstances change.
The Kemptville show generated an impressive revenue for a smaller show. Keep it up everyone, and we’ll have a great year!
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ORHyA Minutes
February, 14th 2010
In Attendance: Starr Boivert, Melia Blakely, Darby Mailhot, K.D. Grainger, Julie Scrivo, Elisa Melisch, and Theresa Melisch
-Meeting brought to order by Starr Boivert at 1:05.
- Harvey Stevens informed the youth that the fundraisers which were the most successful in the 2009 season were the picture raffle, the paid warm ups, and Tristan Steven’s Shoe Shine
-Starr Boivert stated that 1381.25 was spent on youth awards for 2009 and that there is a remaining balance of $3808.17 in the youth account currently
- Eric Mesley will be acting youth advisor for the 2010 season, Harvey Stevens will also be a youth advisor
-K.D. Grainger appointed Web and Media Advisor
- Harvey Stevens shared that there the balance for the education fund stands at $800
- Darby Mailhot appointed Vice President by acclaimation
- K.D. Grainger appointed Secretary by acclaimation
- Julie Scrivo and Elisa Melisch appoint Welcome Committee.
- Harvey Stevens will be giving 2009 blanket ends at the first show
-Darby Mailhot appointed Fundraising committee temporarily
- Harvey Stevens shared that the Penny Challenge raised $200, the Slave Auction approximately $360
- Buisness to be addressed at future meetings: researching shows that will allow paid warm ups and finding an item to raffle off
- Starr Boivert motioned to ajourn
-K.D. Grainger seconded the motion
- Darby Mailhot thirded the motion
- Meeting was adjourned at 1:25
