Reining Canada e-Newsletter Archives 2007
Information from Reining Canada
(October 15, 2007)
Information from Reining Canada
NRHA
Announces Results of Election and By-Law Vote
NRHA
Membership and Shows at an All-Time High
Information from Reining Canada
Dear Canadian Reiners;
| Call for nominations!
Reining Canada would like to remind its members that it
is the time of year again to provide member nominations.
There are three (3) positions open for election at the 2007
Annual General Meeting. Nominations from the membership must
be received sixty (60) days prior to the Calendar year-end
or by November 1, 2007. The positions open include:
- President-Elect - this is a one-year position that
automatically moves into the President role for one-year and
on to the Past-President for one year, the nomination for
the President-Elect must have served on prior term in any
capacity on the Reining Canada Board
- Secretary - this is a two-year position, knowledge and an
interest in Governance would be an asset
- Director-at-Large - a new position that has a two-year term
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Appel de candidatures!
Reining Canada aimerait rappeler à ses membres qu'il est
maintenant temps, pour ceux qui le souhaitent, de déposer
les candidatures pour les élections prévues à l'Assemblée
Générale de Reining Canada. Les nominations doivent être
déposées, au plus tard, le soixantième (60) jours avant la
fin du calendrier, soit le 1 novembre 2007. Il y a trois (3)
postes d'ouvert pour les élections :
- Président élu : mandat de un (1) an. L'élu détient
automatiquement le rôle de président et celui « d'ancien
président » pour l'année suivante. Pour avoir l'opportunité
d'être nommé sur ce poste, le membre doit avoir déjà servi
sur le conseil d'administration de RC.
- Secrétaire : mandat de deux (2) ans. Posséder des
connaissances et des intérêts dans l'administration est un
atout.
- Directeur « au loin » : mandat de deux (2) ans, nouvelle
position.
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NRHA
Announces Results of Election and By-Law Vote
Oklahoma City, OK - October 11, 2007 - Before a standing room
only crowd, members of the National Reining Horse Association held their General
Membership Meeting, October 11, 2007, at 10 am - 12 noon EDT, in Columbus, Ohio,
during the All American Quarter Horse Congress.
More than one hundred members who attended the meeting cast
their ballots for Vice President, elected board members and several By-law
changes. After memberships were verified, an independent auditor counted the
ballots. At the conclusion of the meeting, the election results were announced
as follows: Vice President - Allen Mitchels, Elected Board of Directors - Kit
Cosper, Wilmington, NC; Greg Hill, Huron, OH; Dale Lopp, Lanesville, IN. All
will take office beginning January 1, 2008. In addition, all By-law changes
passed.
Reining Canada, the NRHA and the other countries of the IAP
program are working diligently to determine the effect of the new NRHA Bylaws.
Reining Canada will endevour to publish its findings as soon as it can.
NRHA Membership and
Shows at an All-Time High
With a combination of record-breaking memberships and more
NRHA-approved shows than at any other time in its more than 40-year history, the
National Reining Horse Association continues the phenomenal growth trend of
recent years. At the end of 2006, NRHA had 14,157 members as compared with
today's 15,265, an increase of more than 1,000 members at this time.
Of the 15,265 members worldwide, the United States continues
to register the largest number - 10,666 members. Ahead of the other states
number-wise is Texas with 1,298 members, while California is close behind with
1196, Colorado is next with 727 members followed by Ohio, the birthplace of the
association, with 480 members. Finally, rounding out the top five is Arizona
with 439.
Canadian provinces have 1101 members with Alberta topping the
list with 292 members. Ontario and Quebec have 227 and 233, respectively.
Internationally, there are 3,498 NRHA members. Germany (575) and Italy (523),
two countries with a long reining history, exceed Switzerland and Australia's
289-member roster. Austria (257) and The Netherlands (245) are next in line.
Hand and hand with the increase in members, show approvals
have experienced explosive growth. In 2006, NRHA approved 660 shows. In 2007,
711 shows have been approved worldwide. The United States sought approval of 464
shows, while Canadian approvals grew by 10, from 90 to 100. International shows
grew by 14, from 133 to 147.
The National Reining Horse Association's growth is indicative
of the ever-increasing popularity of the sport of Reining worldwide.
The NRHA would like to thank the following corporate partners
for their support: Adequan®; Anderson Bean Boot Company; Big Ass Fans; Century
Investment Group; Cinch, Rockies and Cruel Girl; Classic Equine; CR Morrison
Specialties; Elite Trailers; Houston Ranch Embryo Transfer Center; Kiser Arena
Specialists; Land O' Lakes / Purina Mills LLC.; LaQuinta Inns & Suites; Markel
Insurance; MD Barns; Oklahoma City Convention & Visitors Bureau; Pard's Western
Shop; Platinum Performance; and affiliate partner Smith Brothers.
Incorporated in 1966, the National Reining Horse Association
is the governing body of the sport of Reining. NRHA, with their International
Headquarters in Oklahoma City, is responsible for promoting the sport of Reining
and working to ensure the highest standards of competition. The NRHA strives to
educate its members and the public about Reining.
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