April 8, 2008 Board Minutes

President Janice Gramlich called the meeting to order. List of attendees: Jean Graves, Debbie Eggert, Maryanne Vancio, Phil Bourgeois and JoAnn Harlan. Absent: Ann Whitley and Jessica Malouf.

Minutes were read and corrected. Jessica was Junior Chiar for a portion of last year and reimbursement was made for lunches served.

Treasurers report - none available

Correspondence - received a copy of the TDNA Arabian Community Show for 5/18/08 at Vista Palomar Riders in Vista. This is a schooling/fun show for all breeds and designated Arabian classes. Newsletter received from US Fish & Wild life Service. Ann Huss noted that this organization is not “horse friendly” in terms of trail riding,. USET Foundation sent a thank you note for our donation and a special gift which was to be picked up in New Jersey. California Trails & Greenways Conference brochure which will be represented by Maryanne is taking place May 20-31, 2008. Identifies DAHA as one of the $500 donors. It will take place at the Bahia Resort Hotel.

Committee Reports:

Fiesta del Mar Show reported by Phil. Show was successful, but the number was down from last year. Discussed location of show for next year due to Del Mar construction. Paul Blaney, in charge of event coordinators at Del Mar told Phi that the facility will be ready by 3/20/09. Alternate plans include using the new Sports Bldg and the outside arenas. Lastly, we could use the training track. Sport Horse and Dressage were well attended and in general had larger classes than main arena.

Membership:

Jean reported that membership is continuing to come in, but the current method of new and renewing has been a very sporadic method of keeping track of membership.

Programs: April 15th is local western saddle maker, Garry McClintock presenting the film “Corazon Vaquero”. DAHA Group Camp is scheduled for June 19-25 in the Cuyamacas.

No Junior Report

Region 1 - meeting scheduled for the 12th.

Newsletter - none.

New Business:

	Debbie Britt Hay’s daughter, Taylor was recently diagnosed with lymphoma. Jean motioned to send $500 to the “Believe in Taylor Hay” fund. Seconded by Phil Bourgeois
	Additional funds were raised at the entry office at the Fiesta Show and will also be sent to the fund.
	Butterfield Ranch Resort is having a kid’s camp this summer reported by owner Ann Huss. The “Horses and Theater” theme will begin July 13, 2008.
	Jean was asking for a DVD player with large screen for the 15th, several suggestions were made about purchasing - discussion followed.

Old Business - none

Adjournment at 8:38