St. Cloud, Minnesota

MYQHA Meeting St. Cloud, Minnesota January 23, 2010 President Sarah Lindblom called the meeting to order at 10:30 AM. Members present included: Megan Eckstein, Danielle Paulson, Ellie Schommer, Samantha Kaiser, Josh Otten, and Sarah Lindblom.

No secretary’s report was read.

Caitlin Johnson reported the balance as $2382.79 before writing $700 in NYATT checks for 2009 stall reimbursement, bringing the ending balance to $1682.79. The 2010 MYQHA estimated budget will be reported on at the next meeting. Megan Eckstein made a motion to accept the report as read, Danielle Paulson seconded, motion carried.

Old business: The banquet fundraiser had already gotten off to a good start. Half of the tickets were sold prior to the meeting and the remaining were sold throughout the day.

New business: Winona fundraising was discussed. The youth plan to set jumps and trail obstacles at both the February and March shows. MYQHA will also be offering an english training class Thursday and a western training class Friday at both of these shows.

Planning for the clinic fundraiser continued with the confirmed location being Goodwin Stables. After speaking with clinician Bonnie Minor, a tentative date of May 1, 2010 was set. Megan Eckstein agreed to look into advertising with WSCA as well as MQHA.

Ideas for 2010 fundraising were discussed. It was decided to repeat the “crockpot potluck” fundraiser at the State Show in April. MYQHA once again has the opportunity to work with the AQHA Region 3 Championship Show to sell full and half page ads for “new” customers. MYQHA can potentially earn $50 for each full page ad and $25 for each half page ad.

MYQHA hopes to continue in its PR and Membership ventures in the coming year. It was discussed to have representatives from MYQHA present at a few WSCA shows or All-Novice shows.

Danielle Paulson made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 11:45, Josh Otten seconded, motion carried.

Respectfully Submitted, Sarah Lindblom