WYOMING CUTTING HORSE ASSOCIATION

WCHA BOARD MEETING
JANUARY 27, 2010

 The WCHA Board of Directors meeting was called to order by Vice President Cathy Stalcup. Members present were: Karen True, Lori Stilwell, Traci Hatten, Cathy Stalcup, Dick Mulligan, Jerry Rankin and Kristen York.
The first order of business was discussion on the resignation of Jack Enright. In accordance with Article V, section 5.5, “in the absence or disability of the President, the Vice President assumes all powers to perform the duties of President and such duties designated by the Board”  Cathy Stalcup assumed the position of President of the WCHA. The floor was then opened up to discussion regarding the appointment of a new Vice President. Dick Mulligan volunteered to fill the vacancy. The Board unanimously agreed to appoint Dick Mulligan to the position.
 
 At this time, President Cathy Stalcup began a discussion on what she expected from the Officers and Board Members while she held the office of President. Firstly, President Stalcup credited Past President Enright for heading the Association in the right direction and commented that we need to maintain that positive direction in the future. Below is a list of President Stalcup’s expectations:
a) More participation from the Board and soliciting help from the membership
b) Full intention of enforcing the ‘no participation rule’ for Board Members
c) Solicitation of potential Board members to be elected in the fall during the year
d) Quarterly Board meetings with reports from the committees
e) Create official job requirements for each officer
f) Produce profitable shows
g) Increase memberships, member participation, contributions and fund raisers

 There was then a discussion about how to increase more interest in the membership and the Board of Directors. One suggestion was to advertise the Rookie of the Year and the WCHA saddle classes more. The saddle classes for 2010 are the 15,000 Novice Non Pro and the 2000 Limit Rider. Another idea was to work on sponsorships and to put on ‘class act’ shows. It was mentioned that Montana wanted to approve another NCHA Days show in Idaho to accommodate the members in the western part of their state. The Board asked that Traci email the Montana secretary to request to them that they not do that. There also was discussion about how to make our NCHA Days show in Douglas worth coming to; such as hosting a free BBQ and have circuit awards, etc. Kristen volunteered to look into circuit awards.

 Dick Mulligan then discussed how Steve and Shelly Williams were looking for ideas on how to improve Western Nationals.

 Lastly, the Board of Directors agreed to work together to help better the Association. Cathy moved that we adjourn the meeting. Dick seconded and the motion carried.

Respectfully Submitted,
Traci Hatten, WCHA Secretary