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The Jefferson County 4-H Club sponsors the Ace Bronco Bunch, a service

organization made up of girls 5 to 19. The girls in the group are true horse

enthusiasts who meet once a month or so to plan and execute their service projects, organize their horse shows

and learn more about horses.For more information, call the University

of Missouri Extension office at 636-797-5391

NEWSLETTER37-Year-Old Half-Arab

Finishes 3 More Competitive Trail RidesElmer Bandit, 37-year-old half-Arabian gelding, completed the Spotted Rump Ride Competitive Trail Event at Greensfelder Equestrian Park near St. Louis, Mo., Aug. 16. Elmer finished second in the Open Lightweight Division.

Elmer also placed fourth in the open lightweight division at a Nebraska National Forest competitive event in early September.

Adding another 60 miles to his North American Trail Conference (NATRC) career, Elmer was declared the Open Sweepstakes division winner at the Dave Smith Fall Fiesta competition near Lehigh, Iowa. The ride brings Elmer's mileage total to an unofficial 20,540.

Don’t see your pictures, news, accomplishments in

the newsletter or on the MAHA website?

If YOU don’t send it - WE can’t publish it!

Don’t be jealous, be part of it!

And here’s your big chance! At this year’s MAHA Awards Banquet, we will have a special members slideshow featuring our members and their horses in pics (and maybe a few movies thrown in). Current and nostalgic photos welcome. Show us what you and/or your family have been doing with your horses. Be sure to identify your horses and the people in your photos. Show us your new barn - or your old barn! Your old retired horses - your favorite trail horse! Equestrian events you’ve attended.E-mail me your pictures, preferably as jpegs, but I’ll try to convert other formats. OR mail your pictures to me. I’ll try to include short videos (2-3 minutes) - it will just depend on what format they’re in. I’d like to get most your material by December 1, but call me if you can’t make the deadline. I’LL BE WAITING TO HEAR FROM YOU!Pam Rodden • 5575 Dulin Creek Rd • House Springs, MO. 63051 • 636-671-4241

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MAHA Meeting MinutesAug. 22nd, 2008

Tony Reid hosted the meeting at his facility in Bonne Terre. The meeting was brought to order by Tony.

A discussion was held on our Class A show in March. There ʻs a question as to whether or not MAHA payed the $500 deposit for the 2009 event. Kathryn and Tony will work on this.

The upcoming convention in Colorado was discussed. Kathryn made a motion that MAHA provide delegates Krist and Sandi each $750 towards convention costs (flight, registration, hotel, etc.) and Tony and Adam each $500 to go as alternates.  Trish seconded and it was approved.

Members also made a motion to have the club pay for the high point ribbons in excess of the money received from the high point program. Seconded and passed.

Everyone enjoyed pizza, dessert and “horse” conversation after the meeting.

Respectfully submitted, sub. secretary Trish Moore

NEXT MAHA MEETING

November 14, 2008 • 6:30pmHosted by Kelley Pruetzel

AGENDA

1. Call to Order

2. Treasurer’s Report3. Reading of the Minutes from

Aug. 22 2008

4. Election of Officers5. Old Business

Class A Show Convention By-Laws Revisions Vote

6. New Business

Missouri Arabian Horse AssociationTreasurer’s Report

August 22, 2008Balance: May 17, 2008 Report: $10,123.22

Income: Membership: $35 High Point: $1145 Class A Show: $5000 Total: $6180Expenses: Jefferson Elementary (sponsor) $200 Youth -AHA teams $60 Secretary of State $220 Web site($11.95 month x 3) $35.85 May-June-July Youth Party $70 Pam Rodden (Newsletter) $200 Kristi Herbst (banquet deposit) $100 Bank charges $10 Equisure $576.80

Total: $1472.65

New Balance: $14,830.57Transactions are reflected since May 17, 2008 report.Respectfully Submitted,Kathryn Lewis, Treasurer

2008 MAHA Class A Show Report – Final - August 22,

2008Bank Balance: $7818.03(Outstanding Withdrawls: $455)Transfer to main account: $5000

Remaining Balance: $2363.03 (actual current money $2818.03)

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2008 Missouri All Arabian Class A Show Report - May 17, 2008

Beginning account balance: $505.30

Income: Entries, Vendors, Etc.: $46,028.25Sponsorships: $4015Total: $50,043.25

Expenses: Checks: $42.60Returned checks: $1170Cash (perdiems $545/Office $200) : $745Hospitality/office & Misc Supplies/ Medals/Jumping: $970.07Farrier: $300Announcer: $120Manager: $400Ringmaster: $375Gate Manager: $300First Aid: $300Judges: $2562.39 Loni Gaudet: $833.79 Cindy Canace: $1499 Dana Dill-Coffey: $229.60NEC arena/stall fees: $20526.85NEC Food tab: $95.81Steward: $636Secretary: $2234.72Trophies: $1079Ribbons: $1975.50Premiums to Exhibitors: $5807.50 (estimated)Bank charges: $45.50AHA: $732USEF: $2708.30Postage: $59.28Total: $43,185.52Current Account Balance: $7,363.03Notes:

1. The only expected expense that remains is the hotel bill which I have not yet received. Sandi Lewis was checking into this for MAHA as she arranged the contract. 2. The premiums to exhibitors are estimated because all checks have not been cashed and this is not an actual bank balance at this time. Historically, we have had premium checks that are not cashed, therefore that expense could be less than the above amount listed.3. We had four returned checks that have all been collected with fees and are reflected in the deposit.

417-581-1155

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Missouri State Fairgrounds • Sedalia, MO

CHECK OUT THIS WEBSITE!!! LOTS GOING ON!

VENDORS, DEMOS, ETC.

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It took quite a while to recover from the very long trip to ABQ, NM for The Arabian Youth National Championship Show, but it was worth it for the group from Herbst and Karefree Farms!

Kaleb Erwin: Top Ten Hunter Pleasure 10 and Under on Hucklebey Bogart+/ "Bogie"

Semifinalist Hunt Seat Equitation 10 and under

Emily Rice: Top Ten Training level Dressage 13 and under on Hucklebey Bogart+/

Kate Lewis: Reserve National Champion Hippology (the study of horses) 9 and Under

Kari Lewis:

Top Ten Hippology 9 and under and Leadline ChampionKlaire Lewis:

National Champion Training level Dressage 13 and under on Zulu LOA+/ "Louie"Reserve National Champion First Level Dressage 13 and under on Zulu LOA+/

Kaylan Herbst:

Reserve National Champion Training level Dressage 14-17 on TA Monet "Mario"Top Ten Training level Dressage 14-17 on Emerald Shah+/ "Oz"

Top Ten Hunter Hack on Foreign Policy+/Top Ten Working Hunter on Foreign Policy+/ "Farraah"

Over 1000 horses competed and 1000+ kids! We want to Thank everyone who has supported the kids in anyway, it takes an entire team to come up with success like this!Especially we want to Thank Andy Amsden for his lessons, work, knowledge and expertise!We look forward to many more successful years!

HIGH POINT DEADLINE IS QUICKLY APPROACHING!

Points must be sent in toward the end of the season and must be postmarked by November 30th, 2008.

Show bills must be attached to the recording form for Division B only.

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PROPOSED MISSOURI ARABIAN HORSE

ASSOCIATION BYLAWSRED = correction ••• GREEN – DELETION ••• BLUE = ADDITIONArticle I - NameThis organization is a NOT FOR PROFIT CORPORATION duly organized under the provisions of Chapter 355 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, and may be called the MISSOURI ARABIAN HORSE ASSOCIATION, INC. or MAHA.

Article II - Purposes & ObjectivesIts purposes are:1. To aid and encourage the breeding, raising, use and/or exhibition of purebred, partbred and Anglo-Arabian horses (hereinafter collectively called “Arabians”)2. To initiate, sponsor and/or promote competitions (e.g. shows or competitive and endurance rides) for Arabians3. To promote, encourage and/or organize youth/equine related activities 4. To collect and disseminate information of interest to the members and/or the public5. To promote the improvement and training of Arabians and prevention of cruelty to equines6. To foster social, athletic, welfare and recreational activities utilizing or involving Arabians and obtain facilities therefor7. To engage in any other lawful activity beneficial to Arabians or the members.

Article III - Membership Any person who is not on the

current suspension list of the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF)), Arabian Horse Association or any other breed registry, and is interested in promoting or engaging in the objectives of the Association, shall be eligible for membership upon payment of annual dues and completion of an MAHA or AHA Membership Application. Ownership of a horse is not a requirement for membership. There shall be the following types of memberships: 1. Affiliate Senior Member - An individual 18 years of age or older, as determined by the rules of AHA. An Affiliate Senior Member is entitled to one vote at elections of MAHA and a membership in the Arabian Horse Association. DELETE 2. Family Membership - Two persons 18 years of age or older as determined by the rules of IAHA, residing in the same household. Each member is entitled to one vote and is a member in the Arabian Horse Association. 2. Associate Senior Member - A person 18 years of age and over, as determined by the rules of AHA. Does not include membership in the Arabian Horse Association. Does not entitle member to vote on any business brought before MAHA that involves AHA, unless a member of AHA directly or a member of AHA through another club. An Associate Senior Member is entitled to one vote on all other business and has other rights and privileges the same as Affiliate Members. 3. Affiliate Junior Member - A

person who is less than 18 years old as determined by the rules of AHA. An Affiliate Junior member is a Junior member of the Arabian Horse Association, has all rights and privileges of a Senior Member except a Junior Member shall not be entitled to vote or hold office. 4. Associate Junior Membership - A person who is less than 18 years old as determined by the rules of AHA. Will not be entitled to membership in the Arabian Horse Association, but shall have all other rights and privileges of a Junior Member.

ADD: Membership application may be accessed from the AHA website at www.arabhorse.org, from the MAHA website, moarabhorse.org, the Membership Chairman or the Newsletter Editor. Membership is valid for one year. A 3 year membership is also available.

Article IV - Management The management of the corporation shall be vested in a Board of Directors which shall consist of: 1. The FIVE (5) officers designated in Article VI 2. The immediate Past President 3. The Annual Class A Show Chairperson

4. The Newsletter Editor5. The Web Site Chairperson6. Two Directors at Large as

nominated and voted on by the General Membership.

DELETE or telephone conference meeting where all

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voting directors may hear each other.

The individual(s) so appointed shall serve until the next general election.

MOVE TO SECTION ABOVEIn any given year in which the President succeeds himself or herself so that the position of Immediate Past President is vacant, the President may appoint, with Board approval, any past president to fill that position.

A simple majority of the Board members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of all business. Proxies shall not be recognized for Board votes.

Article V - Meetings There shall be at least four (4) Board meetings held each year, with additional meetings as may be called by the President or two (2) other Board members. Meetings of the Board of Directors shall be open to all members of the Association. Members may question and/or comment on business before the Board at the discretion of the President, but shall not be allowed to vote. There shall be at least two (2) general membership meetings held each year, DELETE OR CHANGE??? one of which shall be held on the last Sunday of the last month in the membership year (There is no longer a membership ‘year.’)

with other general meetings being called by the Board or the President.

DELETE OR CHANGE??? Membership votes may be made in person or by notarized, written proxy. Absentee ballots, which may be obtained by any non-junior member from the Secretary and must be returned to the Secretary prior to the vote to which they relate, shall be valid at general meetings.

All meetings, both of the Board and the Membership, shall be conducted according to Roberts’ Rules of Order.

Article VI - Officers There shall be a President, a Vice-President, a Secretary, a Youth Chairperson and a Treasurer. All officers must be a member in good standing of both AHA and MAHA. The PRESIDENT, or in his/her absence the VICE-PRESIDENT, shall preside at all meetings, decide questions of order, and with the Board of Directors oversee the management of the Missouri Arabian Horse Association according to these By-Laws. The President is authorized to sign checks in the absence or disability of the Treasurer. The SECRETARY shall keep the minutes of each Board and Membership Meeting and submit a written report to the President and to the Newsletter Editor for publication. All minutes shall be so submitted within two (2) weeks after the meeting to which they relate. Minutes of Board meetings shall contain names of Board members and committee

chairpersons present. The Secretary shall advise Board of Directors of any member missing two (2) consecutive Board meetings. DELETE The Secretary shall receive and maintain file of all Chapter minutes. Within a week after the annual meeting and election of officers, secretary shall send to Arabian Horse Association and Region 11 (or such other Region as Missouri may be considered to be a part, from time-to-time) officers, names, addresses and telephone numbers of newly elected officers and committee chairpersons of the Association. Must be a member of AHA. The TREASURER shall keep full and accurate accounts of receipts and disbursements in books belonging to the organization. The treasurer shall deposit all monies and disburse funds of the organization as may be ordered by the Board of Directors. All checks received are to be deposited within two (2) weeks of receipt by the Treasurer with Futurity, Incentive Program and High Point monies being placed in separate accounts. The treasurer shall give an account of all his/her transactions as treasurer and of the financial condition of the association in a form approved by the Board at each Board and General Membership meeting. The books may be subject to an audit or verification on demand of the Board of Directors by a person or persons appointed by the Board. The Association shall carry a Fidelity Bond on the Treasurer. The treasurer shall present to the

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General Membership at the last general membership meeting of the membership year, a budget based on the current year’s income and expenses. ADD The YOUTH CHAIRPERSON shall initiate and/or guide programs and events for our youth members designed to aid and encourage social and athletic recreational activities utilizing or involving Arabians and promoting horse welfare.

Article VII - Elections The election of officers and directors at large, if applicable, for the succeeding year shall be held at the last general meeting of the members in a Membership Year. All officers and directors at large shall be elected for a one-year term, commencing at the beginning of the immediately succeeding Membership Year. All officers and directors at large shall serve until their successors shall have been duly elected and qualified. A nominating committee, appointed by the President and approved by the Board, shall present a single slate of officers to the membership a minimum of fifteen (15) days prior to the election. At the election, any member may nominate other candidates from the floor. Each member shall be allowed one vote per office. All members nominated for an office or position on the Board shall have renewed membership by the date of the meeting at which the election is held.

DELETE???? If active Chapters

have been elected for a succeeding year, each such active Chapter shall elect its officers and its representatives to serve on the Board during such succeeding year, according to Article IV, Management, Item 2, at a meeting of the Chapter immediately following the General Membership Meeting at which the election is held, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of such representatives shall be conveyed by the Chapter Chairperson to the Secretary of the Association within two (2)days following the conclusion of such meeting.

Article VIII - Dues The amount of dues for the following year shall be established at the last general meeting in each Membership Year. DELETE Dues are payable October 31st of each year. Members who pay their dues after that date will be assessed a late fee, to be established by the Board from time-to-time.

Article IX - Agenda At least fifteen (15) days prior to any general or regular meeting, an agenda is to be distributed to all members. Only Board members and committee chairpersons need to be notified of and receive agendas for Board meetings. The general membership must be notified of all general meetings through the newsletter or by a separate mailing. The agenda shall list those items to be discussed. Items of an emergency

nature that require action by the Board or general membership, but are not listed on the agenda, may be considered, provided that approval of such items receive a 2/3 affirmative vote of those in attendance.

DELETE???Article X - Chapters The Association may be divided into Chapters for the succeeding year, upon a two-thirds vote of the Members attending the last general membership meeting in a given Membership year. To be considered active, a Chapter must have at least five (5) members, hold at least four (4) meetings each year, and elect a Chapter Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and Secretary.

Proposed Revision dated 8-08

These changes will be voted on and discussed at the

November meeting. We need your

input and recommendations

NOW!

MISSOURI ARABIAN HORSE ASSOCIATION FEBRUARY 29, 2008

Attention!This newsletter may also be viewed as a PDF from the

MAHA web site - www.moarabhorse.org

CalendarOct 19 - 8am - Riders 8 to 18 at Greensfelder Park in Eureka- sponsored by Ace Bronco Bunch (Jefferson County 4-H)

October 17 - 25 - U.S. Arabian Nationals • Tulsa, OK

October 24-26 - Irish Fox Fall Show

November 6 - 8 • Addis Auction • Ohio

November 14 - MAHA Meeting hosted by Kelley Pruetzel

6:30pm • 4705 East Concord - St. Louis 63128

For info and directions, call Pam at 636-671-4241November 19-23 -AHA Convention • Denver, CO

January 17, 2009 - MAHA Annual Awards Banquet

March 14-16 or 20-22MAHA Annual Class A Show - at NEC

Missouri Western Shows at St. Francois Fairgrounds

http:://www.geocities.com/missouriwestern

573-431-6903 • 573-358-4080 • 573-701-9000 • 573-631-3587

God’s Green Acre Association • 6588 Hwy Y • Hillsboro

http://www.ggaa.org • 636-944-3935 or 636-337-0595

www.mohorseshows.com

MAHA

Pam Rodden

5575 Dulin Creek Rd

House Springs, MO 63051

ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED

MAHA Officers & Committee ChairsTony Reid - PresidentSandi Lewis - Vice-PresidentKathryn Lewis - TreasurerMindi Montgomery - SecretaryHarry Kemper - DirectorKristi Herbst - DirectorYouth - Jessica DeanAdam Leigh - Web SitePam Rodden - Newletter/Membership