Issues before the Board of Directors at the Convention

[Michael Maul <Michael.Maul@nsc.com>]

There have been a number of requests in the past for more information about 
the issues to be discussed at the Board meetings.

Following are a few issues that will appear in the meetings next week.  While
it is close to the meeting time - if you have opinions on any of the topics -
you should let your representatives know your views.

In many cases - all we know now is that there will be a report by a committee
chairperson so if you have view on the topic - you should check your latest 
EN to see who to talk to.  Often there are e-mail addresses in addition to the 
normal phone and regular address.

It is also possible that Michael Stone will be there to talk with those
who would like to learn more about FEI.  When I have more information -
I will post it.

Mike

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Items for consideration before the AERC Board of Directors at the Convention 
meetings March 1-3, 2001

The agenda for the Thursday evening meeting March 1 starting at 4:30 PM
can be found at http://www.aerc.org/convention2001.html#BOD1

Following the agenda item is additional information when there is some.


March 1 AERC Board of Directors Meeting Schedule 

Meeting starts: 4:30 PM 
Opening Remarks Randy 
Secretary's Report Louise 
National Office Report Vicki/Kathleen
 
Technical Committee Steph 
  Tomcat Report/Review 
****** Review of the replacement software for the 
present office software********

1 hour break for AERC hosted Board Only Dinner (6-7 PM) 

COMMITTEE REPORTS as they relate to Old or New Business 
Treasurer-Finance Committee Report Vicki 
Final Yr End Summary & review of Finances with explanations 

Bylaws Committee Report Steve Rutter -
discussion of additions/deletions, how and when 
to present to membership for vote 
***** Changes to the AERC Bylaws to make them meet the 
requirements of the state of California.  Discussion before
presenting to the membership for approval later in the year

Protest & Grievance Committee - John Parke                       
Competitions Committee & AERC 2002 NC Report Terry & Connie
Caudill                           
Trails Committee Jerry  Furth                         
Rules Committee Vonita  Bowers                        
Veterinary Committee Duane                             
Drug Testing Program, Certification, Committee Report 
                             
USET-AHSA Q & A Period (30 minutes) Mary Lutz-Mike Tomlinson 
******relating to international and North America
competition                           
International Committee Mike Foss                           
 Awards Committee Dean                            
Education Committee Maggy                            
break                             
Ride Managers Committee Barbara                            
Sanctioning Committee Earle                            
Special Sanctioning & Convention Committees Susan                           
LD Committee Barbara Sondock                           
Media Committee - Riddle Report Genie Stewart Spears                           
Old Business - Unfinished Business                             
Umbrella Committee Carlos Crespo                            
Junior Committee Report Roger Taylor                           
New Business 
                             
Motion for New High Mileage Award 
*******proposed that horses who reach 5000 miles - regardless 
of rider or owner - get an award presented at the awards banquet.  The
wording would say something like "AERC 5000 MILE ENDURANCE HORSE"  
and would be unique in color and style.  After that, if the horse reaches
6000 miles, it would get a plaque starting with 6000 and room to add 
7000, 8000, etc. as it continued to reach mileage plateaus.  These 
would also be given at the awards banquet to show AERC really 
recognizes high mileage horses.  They would be presented to the 
owner of the horse at the time of the
banquet and would hopefully stay with the horse if it is sold.