Committee Reports:

By Laws - By Laws and Standing Rules have been re-drafted to organize content in a more concise and logical manner. In addition the draft proposes to eliminate the Executive Council since the need for this body has changed with the implementation of the Executive Cabinet and elected Regional Representatives.  Re-drafted By-Laws and Standing Rules were approved and are posted this website on the Forms & Info page

Legal Name - When OHC was originally incorporated in 1974 the Articles of Organization filed with the state of Ohio identified the organization as the Ohio Horsemen's Council, Inc.  Starting in 1989 several documents were filed as the Ohio Horseman's Council and so the confusion began.  Over the years documents, banners, websites have all incorporated the name Ohio Horseman's Council and the original legal name of the organization was forgotten.  Paperwork has been filed to register both names for the organization so that either can be used.  Report

Equine Affaire - All Disciplines and OHC Youth are the themes for this years Equine Affaire booth. Please submit your best photos supporting this theme to Reuss Griffiths  (4051 Wyoga Lake Rd, Cuyahoga Fall, OH 44224 or email) .  In addition, the committee would like to put together a video  highlighting varied activities (brushing, watering, trail riding, competing, etc).  Videos clips of Youth should be submitted on a DVD, CD, or Flash Drive to Kate Kroesen (3995 Dan Rd., Medina, OH 44256). Video submission should include a description and highlight any specific clips that you want to be used.  E-mail or call Kate (330.608.5554) if you have questions. - DEADLINE for SUBMISSION of Photos and Videos is FEBRUARY 15th.  Please include your Name, Chapter, and Describe the Activities  more info

Finance - A balanced budget was presented for 2010.   Regional Grants were eliminated from the budget due to the recent purchase of the DR Mowers.

 

Insurance - Summary policy forms for the Equine Liability Policy were given to the Chapter Presidents to hand out to their chapter members.  The Insurance committee will only mail forms to At Large Members - all other members should get copies from their chapter president.

Event insurance certificates will be sent e-mail and will not be sent thru the postal service to the chapter.  The Insurer is now e-mailing the certificates to OHC and Jackie Romaker, insurance committee chairman will forward them to the Chapter via e-mail as well.  Therefore, please make sure that you provide an e-mail address on the Event Insurance Application Form

Legislative - There are 2 issues on the November ballot that involve the equine industry.  The OHC strongly supports Issue 2 (Livestock board).  OHC has not taken a position on State Issue 3 (Casino's)  Committee report  National issues include H.R.503 (slaughter) and NAIS (identification)  Status of National Issues.

 

Membership - Renewals for 2010 need to be to Barb Gerard by 12/15 to avoid uninterrupted delivery of the Corral (Renewals should be sent to OHC Treasurer, Sheila Craft,  - so be sure to get them to her as soon as possible so she can get them to Barb by the deadline).  Clermont County had the most new members in 2009.  Next year an award will be given to the county with the most "net gain" in membership (ie new members-non renewals) instead of just the most new members.  This way a chapter will be recognized for retaining current members as well as recruiting new ones.  Membership Report

 

Nominations - It's not too early to start thinking about nominations for next year's officers.  Several positions have fulfilled their maximum terms and new officers will be needed.  Nominations should be sent to the nominating committee chairmen, Jim Corman

 

Trail - Our long-time friend and trail supporter Dan West has retired from ODNR.  Don Hunter is taking his place.  DR mowers purchased last year (1 for each region) are available for use by each county for trail maintenance.  A $20 fee "rental fee" is charged to help fund maintenance for the machines.  Mowers can only be kept for a 2 week period at a time. OHC is still trying to put together a Chainsaw certification class with the Division of Forestry so that OHC members will be able to use train saws for trail maintenance.  Cost of the course is expected to be $50.  Contact Larry Matthews if you're interested in getting certified.

 

Trail Usage -  Reporting of Trail Miles, Saddle Hours, and Maintenance Hours/$ have all been combined on one form this year.  County members should submit their individual info to the person in their chapter (county reporter) who is responsible for collecting the chapters information. County reporters need to forward the information to Beth Bardash by January 31st.  See the Trail & Saddle Hour page for more info on the program.  See the Forms page for the latest reporting forms.

OHC welcomes 2 additional members to the Trail Riders Hall of Fame for logging 25,000 miles.  This lifetime achievement award was bestowed upon Nancy Huffman (Washington County) and Wendy Metzler (Montgomery County).  Hall of Fame

Webmaster - Current webmaster's are seeking someone with the desire and skill  to take the website "to the next level".  Interested parties should contact the Communication Chairman  email .   Commitee Report

 

Youth - Reporting Logs  through December 31 for the Youth Program should be submitted to Gary Boggs by January 15th.  Awards will be given at the state meeting in March.

Guest Speaker - Kimberly Cole, OSU Extension Office Equine Specialist addressed the group concerning a new program that the extension office is trying to get started known as REINS (Regional Equine Information Network System).  Thru the guidance of the coordinating extension personnel, horse owners in a multi-county area would be organized into a regional horse education organization This organization is intended to provide a link between the educational efforts of the Ohio State University Extension and the promotional efforts of the Ohio Horse Industry.  The program is looking for Ohio Horse Owners that are willing to participate as Volunteers for the program. Volunteers will attend a weekend training course  February 20-21.  Operational Guidelines    Volunteer Application   Further information can by obtained from any member of the OSU Equine Program  - Email  horse.osu.edu   or equine.osu.edu 

Other resources provided by the OSU Extension Office to Ohio horse owners include a Quarterly Equine Newsletter and the Ohio Horse Directory  (advertising is free).

Other Announcements:

	Cuyahoga County OHC has invited Tom Seay, Best of America by Horseback,  to visit the Cuyahoga County Metroparks.  Plan to join the RFD-TV team at the Polo Fields at the park June 4 - June 6, 2010.
	Wayne National Forest has a Volunteer Trail Host program.  A free trail pass is provided for 40 hours of service.  Email trail2riders@yahoo.com for more info.
	Knox County Horsepark is offering free clinics by Jake.  Contact Knox County Horsepark for more info
	Moonville Tunnel will be featured by the Ohio Farm Bureau on the November 18th TV segment of  "Our Ohio".  OHC trail riders will be featured in the show.

Next Meeting -  March 7th, 2010  will be hosted by the Southeast Region.

March 2010 - SE Region November 2010 - Central Region March 2011 - NE Region November 2011 - NW Region March 2011 - SW Region

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