Excessive White Rule Change
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BOARD MESSAGE – Carolyn Farris

Another AGM has come and gone. Thank you to VI for hosting a reception in conjunction with the meeting.  The Awards book was unveiled and congratulations to all the winners.  Special recognition goes to Deb Castle as the President’s Award Winner for her many years of service to VI and BCQHA. We miss her smiling face and enthusiasm at the Board Table.

Discussions on the changing eligibility of excessive white annotated horses for halter were held.  BCQHA is sending a letter to the Executive committee asking that change be rescinded.  As well a draft letter will be provided on the web site and at events for members to use to send into AQHA.  Individual letters, particularly if they are personalized with comments and direct questions requiring an answer will be more effective than an online petition.  All concerned persons are encouraged to write a letter to the AQHA Show Committee, Bill Brewer, AQHA Executive Director and/or Mr Munne, AQHA President.

Follow up will continue on our request to have the split combined rule rescinded to allow our shows options as to the format they choose.  Haidee Landry is working very hard on a proposal to bring the Regional Experience to Thunderbird in 2009 and 10.  She is working with associated groups, local sponsor representatives and the Thunderbird staff.

$500 is being donated to help with costs for Team Canada for the Youth World Cup. Zones and members are encouraged to help support our youth members from across Canada who form the team. Money is also being sent out to each zone to use for zone and member development. Monies should not be used for AQHA Show Expenses, futurities or stakes classes or zone year end awards. The Board looks forward to seeing what innovative programs and/or events happen to support education and wishes of our grassroots members.

The 2008/09 Board consists of:
President – TBA
Vice president – TBA
Treasurer – Tamsin Bland
Secretary – Carolyn Farris
Youth – Lilieth Lorenzen/ Denise Hill
Amateur Rep –Cherie Corrigan
Media Liaison/Membership Secretary– Lynne Carter
AQHA Directors – Gayle Pawley Wilson/ Gen Matheson
Directors:  Carole McEachen, Gordie McEachen, Haidee Landry, Cheri Smeeton, Darhl Paley and Carlina Schumann.

MEETING DATES – were set as follows:
May/June (teleconference) - May 30, 2008 8 – 10 PM
Oct 25 and 26 – Aldergrove
Jan 30, 2009 (teleconference) – 8 -10 PM
April AGM & Board meeting – April 4 and 5, 2009 LM

AQHA DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Gayle Pawley-Wilson
AQHA/CQHA/BCQHA/EC Director

I would like congratulate all 2007 BCQHA Award winners. All award winners will be receiving the BCQHA Awards Book and the book will be available to all members through their respective Zone representatives.

Many of our BCQHA members and Breeders have voiced a definite concern to the Industry with the AQHA Rule change 448c1 for 2008. This change will prevent horses registered with AQHA under Rule 205d, Excessive White from showing in AQHA approved Halter and Performance Halter classes.

The AQHA Youth World Cup will take place in London, Ontario from July 6-13, 2008. Sponsorships are available to support the event with CQHA and also Team Canada. There are raffle tickets for a John Deere Gator and also T-shirts, tank tops and hats for fundraising for Team Canada. I encourage all members to support the event by purchasing these items. Volunteers are also required for the event. Please note that all volunteers require a Criminal Record check when volunteering with Youth Groups.
Further information at www.aqhayouthworldcup.com and www.cqha.ca

Equine Canada Horse Week 2008 will be from May 30-June 8, 2008. I encourage all shows, groups, rides, and stables to register free to get counted and promoted on this National week. Visit Horse Week 2008 at www.equinecanada.ca