MEETING NOTES

08/11/2005
Louisiana Equine Council Board of Directors Meeting Minutes

August 11, 2005


A meeting of the Louisiana Equine Council (LEC) Board of Directors was held on Thursday, August 11, 2005 at the Louisiana State University Veterinary School in Baton Rouge, LA. President Bonnie Clark presiding; Grace Simcoe, Secretary.

Members Present (10): John Boudreaux, Dixie Bunton, Julie Calzone, Bonnie Clark, Greg Guidry, Melinda Kennedy, Dianne Morrill, Ky Mortensen, Grace Simcoe, Johnny Spears.

Members Absent (10): Jimmy Christmas, Deborah Devitt, Ruby Halter, Calvin LeBoeuf, Daniel Lyons, Mike Pedersen, Aleta Overby, Buddy Savage, L.D. Spears, David Yount.

Also Present: Advisors: Ron Harrell, Clint DePew, Howard Cormier

Guests Present: 25

The meeting was called to order by Bonnie Clark at 11:05 AM

Minutes Acceptance: Motion by John Boudreaux to accept the minutes of the 23 June 2005 Board Meeting which had been sent previously to all Board members. Motion seconded and passed.

Treasurer’s Report: Read by Dean Smith acting for Treasurer Deborah Devitt. Current Balance in Regions Bank reported as $948.32. 30 memberships (15 Individual, 5 Family, 6 Business and 1 Organization) have been accepted.
Motion by Dixie Bunton to accept the Treasurer’s Report. Motion seconded and passed.

Welfare Committee Report: Request by Howard Cormier to enter into the minutes the fact that the Welfare Committee is staying aware of recent action within the House of Representatives which will end funding for horse slaughter plant inspectors during the 2006 federal fiscal year.

Mission of Marketing and Promotions Committee: Motion by Greg Guidry to clarify the mission of the Marketing and Promotions Committee. The purpose of the Marketing and Promotions Committee will be to promote the horse industry within the state of Louisiana. This is a different mission from the separate Membership Committee which focuses on promoting the LEC. Motion seconded and passed.

Equine Assisted Programs: Request by Dixie Bunton to enter the following information into the minutes.
The National Conference and Annual Meeting for the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association will be held November 9-12, 2005 in New Orleans LA at the Hyatt Regency. Donations and volunteers will be needed.
In January, the annual meeting of the Louisiana Therapeutic Riding Association will be held.
For more information, or to volunteer, contact Dixie Bunton

Temporary adjournment called by Bonnie Clark for tour of the Veterinary School facilities.

Annual Meeting: Motion by John Boudreaux that the dates for the 2006 Annual Meeting be set for January 13-14, 2006. Motion seconded and passed.

Next Board Meeting: By general acclimation a decision was made to hold the next meeting on Wednesday September 21, 2005. Specific time and place to be announced, but the meeting will be held in the Alexandria area. Motion seconded and passed.

Adjournment: Motion by Johnny Spears to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed and the meeting was adjourned at 4 pm.