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The references to lack of publication of the specifics (or more reasonably 
definition and publication of an overview which would inform the membership 
prior to commitment of funds), is only one of the problems that the $s rich 
AERC board should address.

There are funds for trails projects, funds for technical purchases, and the 
referenced funds for veterinary research grants which are on the table. In 
all cases, there has not been, to my knowledge, any information made 
available to the membership as to how one might make application to 
participate. There has been no call for proposals. There has been, again to 
my knowledge, no review of the proposals made available (even to the board 
members let alone the membership??).

It seems very much like cart before the horse (sorry  - equine mr. eiland) 
to start giving out the $s before the organization has a way to figure out 
the value return and before equitable availability to all (regions in the 
case of trails) is resolved.

I'm sure there are reasonable and worthy projects throughout the land, but 
there is no way for people to make application. And there is no way for the 
organization to evaluate the value - that would be value to the membership, 
simuliar to the general "increase shareholder value", of any of these projects.

Possibly it would behove the board to direct that the infrastructure for 
the granting process be put in place before any significant funds are 
allocated.

Addressing the specific line items is premature.  How much total spending 
is being proposed?? is it >$100k?  is it > $200k?

woe to the poor director that must make an informed decision during an 8 
hour session in a tent in the desert:)

jt.

At 07:49 PM 10/9/2003, Bob Morris wrote:
> The following grant proposals present a questionable action:
>
> The following proposals are being presented to the BOD for
> approval at this time. Each proposal will be voted on
> separately.
>
> 1) Pen State/Dr. Durando. Ranked #1 and graded A. Good value
> and very possibly could identify horses that maybe should
> not be involved in our sport. We recommend funding this one
> NOW. Notice Meg Sleeper is part of the study.
>
> 2) Oklahoma/McKenzie. Ranked #2 and graded B+. fair to Good
> value and certainly important in endurance. Could just
> possibly be a precursor to our kidney failures? Top people
> and also endurance people. We recommend funding this one as
> well.
>
> 3) Kansas/Poole & Erickson. Ranked #3 and graded B. Not sure
> EIPH is a concern in endurance and too commercially
> involved. I asked if the makers of the strip would be
> interested in splitting and got a NO. We do not recommend
> this one be funded.
>
> 4) VA/Kronfield. Ranked #4 and graded A-. You have the
> original and a revised one I got today. This is ongoing
> research and wants help. They are offering to give us
> articles etc. if we send them money. We recommend partial
> funding at this time ($5,000 to $10,000).
>
>
> These grant proposals as stated presume full knowledge not
> available to the membership. Since the grant funds are a
> fairly considerable amount I believe that it is only fair
> that the membership be made aware of the details associated
> with these grants.
>
> For instance, taking #1 above; exactly what is of good value
> and could possibly identify horses that should not be
> involved in our sport? Are we looking to deny entrance to
> endurance competition certain horses with particular
> characteristics?
>
> And the #2 above; just what is of good value and certainly
> important in endurance? I have not experienced kidney
> failure and have not heard of any one else having such
> experience.
>
> Exactly what is going on that the AERC Board is voting on
> the expenditure of $45,000, the use of which has not been
> identified to the membership. I feel this type of action is
> contrary to the principles we look for from the AERC
> Directors.
>
> Bob
>
> Bob Morris
> Morris Endurance Enterprises
> Boise, ID
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: AERCMembersForum-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:AERCMembersForum-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of
> Michael Maul
> Sent: Thursday, October 09, 2003 7:17 PM
> To: ridecamp; CT_Region; AERC Members
> Subject: [AERC-Members] Updated AERC BoD Midyear meeting
> Agenda
>
>
> There have been a number of additional motions added to the
> agenda for the meeting of Oct. 11.
>
> The latest agenda is available from the AERC home page at
>
> http://www.aerc.org/
>
> or directly at
>
> http://www.aerc.org/midyear2003agenda.asp
>
> Mike
>
>
>
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