TDC Minutes

Board Meeting
January 7, 2002
University of Arizona Meat Lab

closed. The show made enough to contribute $1000  to TROT and about another $1000 in profit.
2. The show expenses were much higher this year due to employing three out-of-state judges and the Fairgrounds were more expensive.
3. Ellie Stine-Masek gave thank-you notes to J. DiNatale.

Freestyle Clinic
1. J. Parker reported that the clinic made $650 due in part to the $750 grant from The Dressage Foundation.
2. E. Stine-Masek motioned and J. DiNatale seconded that a $200 donation would be made to the Dressage Foundation and that at the May show a benefit class, First Level Test 4, be designated for the Dressage Foundation. J. Parker will write the letter.

Schooling Shows
M. Manshardt reported the following schedule for the schooling shows:
Jan   13, An Oasis, Lois Whittington Feb  10, Desert Dove at La Mariposa,                     Sheila Strickler
Mar 10, An Oasis
April 20, AimHigh
 
L Judges Program
1. M. Manshardt has rescheduled the classes to follow the traditional schedule for the L-program. The new dates are October session A, December session B, February session C, March session D, and May 2003 final. The major shows need to be contacted.
2. A. Calek will contact the judges.
3. Tasks that remain to be completed are facilities, locations, budgets and audit fees. 

University Credit Program
1. B. High reported some difficulty in getting commitments for this activity.
2. M. Manshardt has committed to doing a session February 9^th.
3. The Board decided to keep participant fees at $10 and to give the trainer $50.
4. B. High will have dates and subjects at the next meeting. 

Marilyn Quinto Memorial Scholarship Award
E. S. Masek motioned and L. Boice seconded to accept the rules as proposed and amended. This motion passed.

1. Clarification of membership requirement
Current published rule:
2.  . . .
Applicants applying in the Amateur and Open categories must be members in good standing with TDC for a minimum of three years.
Applicants applying in the Junior category must be members in good standing for a minimum of one year.
Proposed change in rule:
2. . . .
Applicants applying in the Amateur and Open categories must be members in good standing with TDC for the prior two full and the current full TDC membership years with membership current by March 1^st.
Applicants applying in the Junior category must be members in good standing for a minimum of the current full TDC membership year with membership current by March 1^st.

Membership validation will be performed by the TDC Membership Chairperson.

2. Clarification of use of funds
Current published rule:
3. The award money may be requested and awarded for any activity in the current award year October 1 - September 30, 200X, that promotes dressage education and dressage principles. Examples of such activities include lessons, USDF symposia, educational video rental, seminars, or lectures.
Proposed change in rule:
3. The award money may be requested and awarded in the current award year, October 1- September 30, 200X, for a specific activity that promotes dressage education and dressage principles. Activities must be confirmed activities.

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Present were Board members Ellie Stine-Masek, Jennifer Parker, Beth High, Iréna Callahan, Lynn Boice, Michelle Manshardt, Robin Ritter, Holly Small, and Julie DiNatale.  Also present were, Rachel Tanenbaum, Dian Seabury, Terri Wayne, Anna Calek, Glenda Toll, Debbie Legner, Stephanie Glock and Bob Glock. President Jennifer Parker called the meeting to order at 7:40P.M.

Minutes: Minutes from the previous meeting were motioned for approval by E. Stine-Masek, I. Callahan seconded and the motion passed with minor corrections being made by I. Callahan.

Treasurer's Report: The Treasurer's report was approved as submitted by L Boice. All the bills from the show have not been paid. The organization is in fine financial shape.

Membership Report: There are 70 paid memberships.  TDC welcomes all the members.

OLD BUSINESS
Welcome New Board Members
Jennifer Parker welcomed the new Board Members and requests that all who volunteer for an activity follow through with their assignments.

The following is a list of Board Members and the positions for 2002:
President,  Jennifer Parker
Vice President, Holly Small
Recording Secretary, Iréna Callahan
Corresponding Secy, Julie DiNatale
Treasurer, Lynn Boice
Parliamentarian, Robin Ritter
General Board Members,
Shelley Rosenberg
Beth High
Michelle Manshardt
Past President, Ellie Stine-Masek

November Show
1. Dian Seabury reported that the finances for the show have not been