Notes from Oct 6th Region 2 conference call 8:00pm
Region 2 GMO Presidents and PM Delegates on the call:
Cathy Suffecoll – CADS
Elizabeth Grainger - MDC
Sally Tiegs - NEW Dressage Association
Sue Segerman – The Dressage Company
Mary Hanneman Wisc. Dressage and CT Assoc.
Leslie Burket – Centerline Dressage
Cathy Jacob – PM
Bonna McCuiston – PM
Paula Briney – PM
Joann Smith – PM
Barbara Soukup - PM
Jennifer Truett – PM
Nancy Wentz – PM
It was expressed that we were hoping to have more then 13 of the 29 or 45% of
the GMO/PM Delegates on the call.
Agenda items:
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Topics to be discuss during the upcoming Region 2 meetings to be held in
Las Vegas at the Annual Meeting
o Requested that we invite Peggy Klump to speak to the group about
the USDF Dressage Equitation Program. Ken L. will extend an
invitation to Peggy
o Due to the fact that we have two candidates running for Region 2
Director, each candidate will be given 5 minutes to present their
platform and 5 minutes to answer questions
o We will review the Region 2 budget during the meeting
o We will also review the results of the Region 2 Schooling Show
Awards Program
Topics suggested for Ken L. to include in his Region 2 Annual Report to
the Executive Board and the Board of Governors
o Highlight the challenges that GMOs are having when they attempt
to obtain information from the USDF office. It was noted that staff
changes contribute to the problem but not being able to obtain
information is not acceptable. Ken L. Pointed out that in the future
if someone is having problems obtaining help from the office, they
should contact the Regional Director and they can provide
assistance
o It was also requested that the Regional Director contact the GMO
presidents in order to determine how many GMOs in the region
have Facebook pages.
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Requested volunteers for Reg. Championship selection committee
o Ken L. requested that anyone interested in participating on the
2017 selection committee send him an email so they can be added
to the list. We are looking for people with the following experience:
Judges, Adult Amateurs, Professionals and Show Organizers.
Those interested should have knowledge of the potential venues
that typically apply each year (Lamplight, Majestic Farms, Waterloo,
and the Kentucky Horse Park)
o It was also noted that Robert’s Arena should be contacted in order
to determine if they might also be interested in bidding. Ken L. will
contact them
Feedback on the 2015 Regional Championships at Waterloo
o Overall one of the best Regional Championships that have been
held in the region
o Kevin B. and his crew did an outstanding job, delivering even more
then what was promised
o The big tents were great and the two competitor parties were well
attended. There was plenty of food and drink for all who attended
o The new horse paths worked out very well
o The scoring was very quick and efficient
o The sound system was first-rate. All announcements could be
clearly heard throughout the venue
o Scoring and messages were communicated via email and text
messages, in a similar manner as what is done at Nationals
o The Awards ceremony and the Freestyles were well attended and
were very well organized and managed
Misc. topics
o It was requested that Ken L. send a copy of the USDF membership
satisfaction survey results to all GMO Presidents and PM
Delegates. This was done and Ken L. also identified where on the
USDF web site the report could be found
o Ken L. requested help with collecting news items for the newsletter.
There were no commitments made but it is hoped that people will
send in relevant information that should be shared with the region
o It was suggested that when the Regional Director attempts to
organize a conference call that they should provide a list of benefits
for attending. It was noted that as the GMO President and PM
Delegate, it should be understood that it is part of the job to be on
the call. It was noted that Ken L. did receive a few messages from
individuals stating that they have conflicts and would not be able to
attend
o There being no additional topics, the meeting was adjourned at
9:20pm.