Minutes from the most recent N. Y. S. H. P. A.. Board of Directors Meeting

NYSHPA BOD Meeting

December 4, 2011

The meeting was called to order at 12:24 @ Larry Dodge’s house by President Larue Austin.  Roll Call was taken. Present were Larue Austin, Doug Smith, Terry Riese, Melody Dodge, Bob Williams, Bob Quail, Tom Newman, Brian Resseguie, Jackson Sterle, Robert Simpson, Ralph Canniff Jr., Mike Hartwell, Larry Dodge  Absent were Jay Kessler, Nate Wooster

Secretary’s report:  Minutes from the October 2011 meeting were read:  Discussion?  Comments?  Additions?  Motion to approve made by Tom Newman. Second made by Bob Quail. ALL IN FAVOR

Treasurer’s report was given by Doug Smith.  Any discussion, comments, or additions?  Motion to approve was made by Jackson Sterle.  Second was made by Brian Resseguie.  ALL IN FAVOR

OLD BUSINESS:  Thank yous to go out to Deb Williams, JoJo Duvall, and Caroline Smith for help with our banquet prizes and appreciation awards.  Thanks to all others who helped in making the banquet a success. 

DISCUSSION ABOUT BANQUET:  Many positive comments about the banquet.  Band was good this year.  Most people liked the food  A few suggestions about changing the menu.   We had 105 members and guests in attendance.

POINTS SYSTEM/ APPRECIATION AWARDS Comments?  Much discussion about whether to continue for next year  Can we afford this?  Decision was made to table the discussion until later in the horsepulling year.

NEW BUSINESS:

COMMITTEE Reports

Nominating committee:  This year consists of: Jackson Sterle, Tom Newman, Ralph Canniff Jr.

Point Systems Committee:  Terry Riese has agreed to continue heading this committee.

Larry Dodge has agreed to take on the position of boat operator, judge and weighmaster for the year.

FAIR CONVENTION   Who will attend?  Many individual issues were addressed as to the fairs.  Discusssed were Walton, Altamont, Trumansburg, and Weedsport.   Also other fairs that we could approach for having a pull again? 

Discussion on raising the price of having the boat at pulls because of the higher cost of maintenance and fuel. 

Motion was made to renew our  membership with Horsepullresults.com  by Larry Dodge.  Second was made by Ralph Canniff Jr   ALL IN FAVOR

We will also ask Bill Torrey to help with our sponsors for the Spring Pull again this year  Spring  Pull will be early this year on April 7, 2012

We will again have the $20.00 raffle.  Doug will order tickets.

Discussion about whether we will again have a mini pull?  Have not heard anything.

MEMORIAL DAY PULL.   After much discussion, the decision was made to not return to Harpursville.  It is a sad decision, since the NYSHPA has pulled in Harpursville at the Legion since the 1940s.  We will explore other options for that weekend  Lisle will still have their pull on Saturday, May 26, 2012. 

Troy Maple Fest  in Troy, PA pull still uncertain.  Larue will look into it.

Larue Austin read the rules aloud and discussion followed as to the need to revise any or leave as is.  Questions and clarification about some of the rules followed.  We will ask for a copy of Ohio rules and do a comparison.

Discussion about insurance for participants in horsepull events  We will look into it.

Motion to adjourn @ 2:20pm made by Jackson Sterle.  Second was made by Mike Hartwell.  ALL IN FAVOR

November 12, 2011

The Annual Meeting of NYSHPA was held November 12, 2011 at the Owego Treadway Inn, Owego, NY.  Meeting was called to order at 8:00 pm by President Larue Austin.  ROLL CALL was taken: present were Larue Austin, Doug Smith, Melody Dodge, Wayne Dodge, Jackson Sterle, Bob Williams, Bob Quail, Robert Simpson, Larry Dodge, Terry Riese, Tom Newman, Brian Resseguie, Nate Wooster,   Absent was Jay Kessler and Howard Smith

Secretary read minutes from the last Annual Meeting.   Any additions or errors?  NONE Motion to approve last year’s minutes made by Tom Newman, Second by Jackson Sterle  ALL IN FAVOR

Treasurer read report.  Any addition or errors?  NONE Motion to approve made by Nate Wooster Second by Brian Resseguie  ALL IN FAVOR

OLD BUSINESS:  Committee Reports

NOMINATING COMMITTEE:   Report on election of officers and BOD members

President  Larue Austin

Vice Pres  Terry Riese

Secretary   Melody Dodge

Treasurer  Doug Smith

NEW THREE YEAR DIRECTORS  Jackson Sterle

                                                        Tom Newman

                                                         Ralph Canniff Jr

* Since Terry Riese has been elected to  the Vice President office, Mike Hartwell will fill in  the vacant BOD space. 

POINT SYSTEM WINNERS

Lights                                                                  Heavies

Francis Root                                                        Jackson Sterle

Doug Smith                                                          Francis Root

Champagne & Smith                                           Rex Bough

R&R Windows Contracting                                  R&R Windows Contracting

Ira Kessler                                                            Larue Austin

Bob Williams                                                        Champagne & Smith

Robert Simpson                                                   Canniff Family

                                                                              Bill Fisher

                                                                              Dunn Bros

                                                                              Larry Dodge

APPRECIATION AWARDS (must be present at banquet to win)

Lights                                                   Heavies

Doug Smith                                          Jackson Sterle

Robert Simpson                                    Rex Bough

Francis Root                                         Larue Austin

R&R Windows Contracting                  Canniff family

Champagne & Smith                            Dunn Bros.

                                                             Larry Dodge

TOM SMITH MEMORIAL AWARD   This year went to Robert Simpson and Larue Austin.  Congrats to both teamsters.

NEW BUSINESS:  Motion was made by Tom Newman to change the yearly dues for membership in the NYSHPA from $10.00 to $20.00.  Discussion…All costs for printing, ink, paper, postage, etc have gone up  Dinner costs at banquet have gone up also.  Second was made by Larry Dodge  ALL IN FAVOR  PASSED  Effective November 12, 2011, membership cost will be $20.00 per person   

No more new business  Motion to adjourn meeting made by  Bob Quail, Second by Nate Wooster  ALL IN FAVOR

Door prizes drawn

RAFFLE DRAWN   RESULTS ARE:

$10,000  Nate Wooster

$1500     Cathy Halpin

$1000     Sheila Fox/Rod Chambers

$  500     Jack & Jim Cady

$  500     Norm Rifenburg

CONGRATS TO ALL WINNERS

October 2011

Meeting was called to order by President Larue Austin at 12:25pm on Sunday, October 9, 2011 at Larry Dodge’s house in Brooktondale, NY 

Roll call was taken.  Present were Larue Austin, Doug Smith, Melody Dodge, Larry Dodge, Tom Newman, Nate Wooster, Robert Simpson, Terry Riese, Brian Resseguie and  Bob Quail.  Absent were:  Wayne Dodge, Jay Kessler, Howard Smith Bob Williams,  and Jackson Sterle, 

Minutes from the last meeting were read  Motion to approve was made by Bob Simpson.  Second by  Bob Quail  All in favor  APPROVED

Treasurer’s report read by Doug Smith was read  Motion to approve made by Tom Newman  Second made by Larry Dodge  ALL IN FAVOR  APPROVED

OLD BUSINESS:    *Canandaigua  Fair committee was happy with the date change this year and the increased attendance that was a result . 

• Hemlock boat needs repairs.  One of the fair officials says he will do it. 
• Dunkirk fair officials were happy with their pull this year,
• Concerning Trumansburg, discussion regarding how to draw more teams.  We only had two teams in the lightweights this year

Much discussion surrounding how and when to pay participants in Spring Pull.

MOTION  We will hold all winnings at the Spring pull for tested teams.  Money will be awarded after tests results are back.  Motion made by Larue Austin  Second by Nate Wooster  ALL IN FAVOR   APPROVED

Machine has been winterized and is at Doug’s for the winter.  BOD will have a work day in March to make sure that machine is ready for season to begin in April.

Boat and trailer needs an operator for the 2012 season.  Much discussion about hiring someone to be boat operator, judge, and weighmaster.  Suggestions for someone that we can hire?

COMMITTEE REPORTS     :  Nominating committee has filled the ballot…Motion to approve ballot by Brian Resseguie, Second by Bob Simpson.  ALL IN FAVOR

POINT SYSTEMS WINNERS:

LIGHTS                                               HEAVY

1. Francis Root                                    1. Jackson Sterle

2. Doug Smith                                      2. Francis Root

3. Champagne & Smith                        3. Rex Bough

4. R&R Windows Contractors              4. R&R Windows Contractors

5. Ira Kessler                                        5. Champagne & Smith

6. Bob Williams                                     6. Canniff Family

7. Robert Simpson                                7.Bill Fisher

                                                              8. Dunn Bros.

                                                              9. Larry Dodge

PRIZES

1^ST JACKETS

2^ND HALTERS

3^RD SHIRTS

4^TH SHIRTS

5^TH SHIRTS

Motion TO APPROVE RESULTS AND PRIZES MADE BY Nate Wooster Second by Bob Quail   ALL IN FAVOR

APPRECIATION AWARDS (need to be present to win)

LIGHTS                                            HEAVY

1. Doug Smith                             1. Jackson Sterle

2. Robert Simpson                      2. Rex Bough

3. Francis Root                           3. Larue Austin

4. R&R Windows Contractors     4. Canniff Family

5. Champagne & Smith              5. Dunn Bros.

                                                   6. Larry Dodge

Suggestion made to add some more explanation to pulling sheets explaining about Points System  procedure

NEW BUSINESS:  Banquet time change (already noted on letters that went out)  Doors open at 5:30pm  Cocktails available at 6pm, Dinner served at 7pm  

BAND MOTION made to hire last year’s band  Motion made by Tom Newman  Second by Larry Dodge  ALL IN FAVOR

MOotion  to adjourn made by  Terry Riese  Second by Brian Resseguie  @ 2:37PM  ALL IN FAVOR    Next meeting will be ANNUAL DINNER MEETING  on NOVEMBER 12 @ OWEGO TREADWAY INN 

 MAY 15, 2011

Meeting called to order at 12:25pm at Larry Dodge’s house, Brooktondale, NY by President, Larue Austin.

Roll call was taken PRESENT  were:  Larue Austin, Doug Smith, Melody Dodge, Tom Newman, Nate Wooster, Jay Kessler, Jackson Sterle, Robert Simpson, Bob Williams, Bob Quail, Terry Riese, Howard Smith, Brian Ressequie, Larry Dodge.  ABSENT: Wayne Dodge

Minutes from the February meeting were read and motion made to approve by Tom Newman, second by Bob Williams..all approve.

Treasurer’s report was read Motion made to approve by Jackson Sterle, second by Brian Resseguie.  All in favor

OLD BUSINESS:  Thank you notes have been sent out to sponsors and friends of the Spring Pull. It was noted that many others helped to make this year’s pull a success.  Those who deserve our thanks include, Ed & Wayne Dunn, Mike Hartwell, Sue Simpson, Chris Nunn, Carlene Austin, Chris Nunn and Linda Smiley.  Many others helped and we appreciate all of their efforts as well.

Pull went well and also the mini-pull went off well.   Fred Wolfer called to express his thanks for having the mini pull.

Clarification on a rule.  Any driver at a NYSHPA pull has to be a member  of the Association to drive a team.  Membership cost remains at $10.00.

NEW BUSINESS:  Harpursville pull to be held on Memorial Day, May 30^th

JOB ASSIGNMENTS:

Weighmaster & Judge:  Jay Kessler

Auctioneer: Brian Resseguie

50/50 Tom Newman

Measuremen: Doug Smith/ Larry Dodge

Books: Melody Dodge

Announcer: Howard Smith

Weigh slips from Lisle will be honored

Brian requested help from Melody to do books at Cato.  Also Larry Dodge or Terry Riese will judge??

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Nominating:  Progress ongoing

Points system:  Discussion about awards…jackets..what about second and third place?  Perhaps a jacket, a fleece and keep the halters?  Terry will research other options. 

NJ pull.  Wayne Vaughn called to ask for a donation to keep their pull this year.  There is some controversy between the State Fair and the Horse Show.  Larry Dodge will call and inquire about what the money would be used for. 

WEEDSPORT: probably no pull this year…Brian Resseguie will keep us informed if anything changes.

Boat is ready to go Mike Holm will be in charge of driving it to appropriate pulls. 

Machine has been worked on and is ready to go. 

Terry Riese will put out an informational questioner about each puller to gather info.  How can we improve the pulls,etc

Motion was made to donate to this year’s Bluegrass Draft Horse & Mule Classic in Bowling Green, KY.  Motion made by Bob Williams, second by Jackson Sterle.  All in favor. 

Banquet in November will be Nov.12,   Teamsters will receive same $200. award for attending 8 pulls Teamsters must be in attendance at the banquet.

FAIR JOB ASSIGNMENTS

Candor: Weighmaster: Larry Dodge, Judge Nate Wooster & Bob Simpson, Announcer & Books: Melody Dodge,  Auctioneer: Brian Resseguie,  

Angelica: Weighmaster & Judge Brian Resseguie

Hemlock: Weighmaster:  Robert Simpson, Judge: Larry Dodge & Bob Williams, Announcer & Books Melody Dodge

Boonville: Weighmaster & Judge: Howard Smith

Dunkirk: Weighmaster & Judge: Larry Dodge, Announcer & books: Howard Smith

Canandaigua: Weighmaster: Larry Dodge, Judge: Larry Dodge & Bob Williams, Books: Melody Dodge

Honesdale: Weighmaster & Judge: Larry Dodge, Announcer & Books: Melody Dodge

Altamont: Weighmaster & Judge: Larry Dodge, Announcer & Books: Howard Smith

Walton: Weighmaster: Tom Newman, Judge: Larry Dodge & Bob Williams, Measuremen: Larue Austin & Doug Smith

Grahamsville: Weighmaster & Judge: Larry Dodge, Announcer: Howard Smith, Books Melody Dodge Measuremen: Jackson Sterle & Doug Smith

Trumansburg: Weighmaster & Judge: Jay Kessler, Announcer & books Melody Dodge

Syracuse: Weighmaster & Judge: Larry Dodge, Measuremen: Nate Wooster & Bob Quail

Meshoppen, Pa: Weighmaster & judge: Nate Wooster,

Alexander: Weighmaster & Judge: Larry Dodge, Announcer & Books: Howard Smith

 Meeting adjourned at 2:30pm Motion by Larry Dodge, second by Jay Kessler All in favor
 

  February 27, 2011

Meeting was called to order at 12:30pm at Larry Dodge’s house.  ROLL CALL:  Present were: Larue Austin, Doug Smith, Melody Dodge, Bob Williams, Bob Quail, Robert Simpson, Brian Ressigue, Terry Riese, Larry Dodge, Jackson Sterle, Tom Newman, Jay Kessler, Nate Wooster.  Absent were: Howard Smith, Wayne Dodge.

SECRETARY’S REPORT: Minutes from last meeting were read and approved. 

TREASURER’S REPORT:   Doug read the report and motion made to approve by Jackson Sterle, seconded by Nate Wooster…all in favor (approved)

Old Business:  Report given on Fair Convention. 

*Hemlock agreed to fix the boat and recover all blocks so pull can be with the Buckeye boat again this year.

* no pull in Waterloo this year

*Will be a pull in Dunkirk this year

*Weedsport is still in discussion about having a pull this year.  Brian Ressigue will follow up.

*Candor American Legion will host a July 4^th pull again this year.  The track to pull on will be changed.   Legion is excited to have us back.

* Many  fairs have signed contracts and calendar of dates should be out soon. 

Tools to have and keep with the pulling truck have been purchased and are ready to go.  Larry Dodge took care of this. 

** BOD agreed to keep the hospitality room at the convention in Rochester.

NEW BUSINESS:

COMMITTEE REPORTS  * nominating committee—ongoing progress

 *point systems—nothing to report at this time

                                                   (progress ongoing)

SPRING PULL   * Bob Williams has graciously volunteered to donate shoes again to the second place  winners.  Doug will get the blankets that are given to the winners.

*Julie Dodge will ask her friend Alexa to sing the National Anthem again (done)

*We have agreed to use the lines in the ring again.

 JOB ASSIGNMENTS

Judge—Larry Dodge

Stalls & Campers- Wayne Dodge & Wayne Dodge

Announcer- TBA

Auctioneer- Brian Ressigue

Calcutta- Nate Wooster

$20.00 raffle—Julie Dodge

Ringmen—Bob Williams & Jackson Sterle

Programs & Gate—Larue Austin

Measuremen—discussion on who to ask

Book keeper- Melody

Weighmaster/ Gate--Doug Smith

Nate will help with gate until pull begins

Much discussion on how many programs to order?  Decision was 400 copies

Much discussion on whether to change the rules surrounding weighing teams together or can teamsters change horses around as long as they weigh in at the correct weight. 

Motion made by Jay Kessler that you can split up your teams  if you need to, as long as;

1. the weights  of the horses are the same when they weighed in
2. All of the horses concerned, weighed at the same time
3. you must notify the weighmaster before you leave the scales.

Vote    In favor      2

          Opposed   11

Harpursville Pull there this year ?  Motion to pull on Memorial Day ( May 30) in Harpursville made by Tom Newman, seconded by Robert Simpson All in favor

Lisle Fire Dept will have their pull again the Saturday before Memorial Day ( May 28)

NEXT MEETING:  March 27  Work day on the truck to make sure it is ready to go on Saturday, April 16^th for Spring pull.

Meeting adjourned:  2:47  Motion by Bob Quail, second by Terry Riese

December 12, 2010 

Meeting was called to order by President, Larue Austin at 12:31pm  at Larry Dodge’s house in Brooktondale, NY   Present were:  Larue Austin, Wayne Dodge, Doug Smith, Melody Dodge, Tom Newman, Robert Simpson, Nate Wooster, Bob Quail, Bob Williams, Larry Dodge, Jackson Sterle and Terry Reise.  Absent were Howard Smith, Jay Kessler and Brian Ressigue. 

 Minutes from the October meeting were read and motion made to approve.  All in favor.

Treasurer’s report was given by Doug Smith.  Motion made to approve…all in favor. 

OLD BUSINESS:  Thanks to Terry Reise for arranging the band and  taking care of Tom Smith Annual award.  Nice Job!  Can we book this band for next year also/  DONE!

Card of thanks for all of the donations for our door prize table was sent to Jojo Duvall (Doug took care of it)  A card also sent to Deb Williams thanking her for the donations of halters for our points competition. 

Discussion on what we can do next year to improve on the banquet…new start time?  Earlier?  Motion was made by Terry Reise to have the doors open at 6pm and dinner at 7:00pm. Seconded by Robert Simpson  All in favor. 

We will go back to the Treadway next year also. 

Brian Ressigue told how some people were pleased with the prayer that Larue read.

MORE OLD BUSINESS: Tool kit and tools to be kept on the machine.  Larry Dodge is looking into buying more tools  He has already purchased a tool box and a few tools.  We are looking into a box for on the back of the machine to keep tools, ropes, etc. in 

Trailer repair for the boat trailer done  Thanks to Dave Dodge.

Discussion about the cable for the machine.  Wayne has someone sending him the info about a sledge cable. 

Power inverter for recharging the walkie-talkies.  Wayne will get two of them.  Cost is expected to be around $20.00 each. 

NYSHPA sled:  After the fair convention, the board will make a decision about what to do about the boat.   Bob Williams has volunteered to work on it.

NOMINATING COMMITTEE  is   Bob Williams

                                                     Terry Reise

                                                      Brian Ressigue

POINT SYSTEM/ Appreciation Award  Do we want to do this again next year?  Decision is YES  Do we want to give away jackets?  Doug will check into it. 

NEW BUSINESS:  Fair Convention is to be held  on January 15 & 16.  Much discussion followed on what to discuss with fair representatives, how much $$ to ask for ( if we need an increase) and  which fairs might have  a pull that haven’t had one in recent years. 

Discussion on what to charge for machine and boat.

Renew our  subscription to the Horsepullresults.com website  YES  All in favor

 SPRING PULL  Much discussion about what needs to be done. 

MINI PULL?? Much discussion…Decision made to have a mini pull Saturday morning in the exercise ring  starting at 9am.  They will need to be done in 2 hours. 

Doug is going to contact Bill Torrey about getting the sponsors for the Spring Pull again. 

Raffle tickets will be ready soon for the  $20.00 Spring Pull raffle.  Doug Smith will get them

Motion to adjourn 2:12pm  All in favor

November 13, 2010

Held at the Owego Treadway Inn, Owego, NY, the meeting was called to order at 8:20pm by President Larue Austin with 99 people in attendance.

Roll call of officers was taken: present – Larue Austin, Doug Smith, Melody Dodge, Robert Simpson, Nate Wooster, Terry Riese, Jay Kessler, Jackson Sterle,Tom Newman, Bob Quail,  and Bob Williams.  Absent were – Wayne Dodge, Rusty VanEtten, Larry Dodge, and Howard Smith

Minutes from 2010 annual meting were read and motion to approve made by Nate Wooster, second Jay Kessler.   Vote – all in favor.

Treasurer’s report was given and motion to approve made by , second Nate Wooster.  Vote – all in favor.

Nominating committee read results of the 2011 ballot of new officers:

            President – Larue Austin

            Vice-President – Wayne Dodge

            Treasurer – Doug Smith

            Secretary – Melody Dodge

            New 3 year directors:

                        Bob Williams

                       Brian Ressequie

                        Terry Reise

            Western Board of Directors:

                        Jay Kessler

                        Nate Wooster           

Point System results were read as follows:

            Light Weight –           1^st – R&R Windows Contractors ( blankets)

                                                2^nd – Champagne & Smith ( halters)

                                                3^rd – Doug Smith/ Francis Root ( halters)

            Heavy Weight            1^st – Jackson Sterle ( blankets)

                                                2^nd – R&R Windows Contractors ( halters)

                                                3^rd – Francis Root (halters)

            Most Pulls Attended – R & R Window Contractors ( halters)

Old Business – None

New Business – None

Motion to adjourn made by Jackson Sterle at 8:34pm, second by Bob Williams.  Vote – all in favor,

Raffle – 1^st Dennis York, 2^nd Ed Halpin, 3^rd  Stacy Cady, 4^th Ed Perelka, & 5^th Ted  Totman.

October 10, 2010

Meeting was called to order at 12:25 pm at Larry Dodge’s house

IN ATTENDANCE were Larue Austin, Doug Smith, Melody Dodge, Howard Smith, Nate Wooster, Robert Simpson, Terry Riese, Bob Quail, Jackson Sterle, Tom Newman, Bob Williams, Larry Dodge  ABSENT: Wayne Dodge, Jay Kessler, Rusty Van Etten

Secretary’s  REPORT:

Minutes were read from May’s meeting Motion to approve:  Tom Newman..second, Nate Wooster  All in favor

TREASURER'S REPORT:

Report was read and motion was made to approve by Robert Simpson, seconded by Jackson Sterle  All in favor

OLD BUSINESS:

Fair pulls: Comments/improvements recommended/what do we need to do for next year?  Discussion included Alexander (announcer could not be heard)..Hemlock (boat is in need of repair), Walton (seven teams were out of the money)

     Terry Reise pointed out that out of 16 fair pulls (32 classes), Twenty-two teams came away with no money.  How can we fix this problem?

Machine maintenance:  Cable on machine broke at Alexander, how can be maintain better?  It was suggested to change the cable every year or carry extra cable with the machine.  Also the machine has to have it’s own tools.  Larry Dodge has already started the collection of essential tools to keep with the machine.  Machine will be kept at Doug Smith’s house for the winter.  It is under cover.  Does the machine need a new starter?  Discussion

Boat maintenance:  Boat is currently at Larry Dodge’s house for some repairs to the trailer.  Will Mike Holm drive the boat this coming season?

Walkie/talkies  Nate Wooster will get converters so they can be continually charged in the vehicles. 

Thanks to Larry Dodge for  helping to get the pull in Candor at the American Legion going again after all these years.  They have expressed an interest in having it again this next year. 

NEW BUSINESS:   Committee Reports   Nominating committee:  Report named new nominees to add to ballot this year  Motion to approve by Howard Smith  Second by Terry Reise  All in favor

Points System report  Terry Reise had an extensive report on all winners  They are as follows  (not in order of finish)

LIGHTS   1. Doug Smith

                 2. Dan Smith (Champagne & Smith)

                 3. Robert Simpson

                 4. R&R Windows

HEAVIES 1. Jackson Sterle

2.      Scott Weinerth

3.      Nate Wooster

4.      Dunn Bros

5.      Canniff Family

6.      Bill Fisher

7.      Francis Root

Prizes for first three will be blankets/halters, etc  We will ask Deb Williams to help us again with the halters  (B. Williams will ask her )

Much discussion ensued about increasing the points award for attendance.  Also discussion about paying non-winners.  We will work on this for next year.  One answer might be that we will have to be more persistent about contacting fair officials at the convention.  Not waiting for them to come to us but pursuing them, even if we have to go find them. 

We have a new pull scheduled for next year in Greenville, NY (near Albany?)  It is a boat pull. 

BANQUET  Scheduled for November 13^th at the Owego Treadway.  We are going with a similar menu as last year and are still working on finding a band. Terry Riese will look into this. 

Discussion followed about prizes, raffle, set up and start time.  Volunteers to set up are Tom Newman and Bob Quail graciously volunteered his wife, Michelle! 

FAIR CONVENTION  Dates are January 15 & 16

Next Meeting: Dec 12

Meeting was adjourned At 2pm Motion made by Larry Dodge, Second Howard Smith,  All in favor

Respectfully,

Melody Dodge, Sec.

May 16, 2010

Board of Director’s meeting was held at Larry Dodge’s home.  Meeting was called to order at 12;34 by President Larue Austin. 

Roll called taken. Present were; Larue Austin, Doug Smith, Howard Smith, Robert Simpson, Terry Reise, Bob Quail, Larry Dodge, Wayne Dodge, Jackson Sterle, Bob Williams, Nate Wooster, Melody Dodge

Absent; Tom Newman, Jay Kessler, Rusty VanEtten

Minutes of last meet read and approved, Motion to approve: Nate Wooster, second Robert Simpson.  All in favor

Treasurer’s report read and approved.  Motion to approve, Jackson Sterle, second Larry Dodge.

All in favor.

Committee Reports

Nominating Committee: Some names have been suggested and have agreed to have their names submitted, We need some more names.  Process is ongoing.

Points System Committee: Everything is ready for the season to begin. 

OLD BUSINESS

 Spring Pull Discussion centered around what worked and what we would like to see improved in the future.   Everyone agreed that the chalk lines worked well.  We will work on a better way to keep the lines visible throughout the pull, We may need another person to monitor the arena. Food Services were discussed.  The food service is provided and we have very little say about it.  People complained that lines were long and it was expensive. 

A suggestion was made that thank you notes go out to all sponsors and those who helped at the Spring Pull.  Secretary will take care of this. 

Walkie Talkies discussed.  Bob Quail showed us what he has purchased.  The association purchased two mid-price range sets.  One for the machine and one to be kept for the boat.  They will need adapters so that they can be charges in the vehicles.  Wayne Dodge will pick up two of these. 

Larry Dodge reported on tires for the machine. 

We currently have TEN boat pulls scheduled.  We are waiting to hear from Carl Cannif to see if he can do these pulls.  He will bring the boat to Lisle. 

NEW BUSINESS

Job assignments for HARPURSVILLE        Weighmaster & judge Jay Kessler

         Measuremen     Larry Dodge                 50/50 Larue Austin

          Books          Melody Dodge                   Announcer   Brian Franklin

          Calcutta      Brian Resseguie                  Gate  Terry Reise

   *****  Weight slips will be accepted from Lisle

 JULY 4 PULL   The Candor American Legion ( Route 96 )  has agreed and confirmed that they will sponsor a pull on Sunday, July 4.  ( 2 classes of horses on the machine) The legion will do the gate, run the 50/50, etc.  we will supply the machine, a judge, weighmaster, and bookkeeper.  Legion will supply the food. 

The annual banquet is tentatively scheduled for November 13, 2010 at the Owego Treadway.  Motion was made to have the $100.00 raffle again this year.  Motion by Jackson Sterle, seconded by Larry Dodge.  All in favor.  Discussion about ideas regarding the entertainment for the banquet.  Band? Deejay?  Terry Reise had an idea about several bands.  He will check with them and get back to us. 

FAIR JOB ASSIGNMENTS

Angelica: Weighmaster & judge- Brian Resseguie, Hemlock:Weighmaster-Robert Simpson, Judge-Larry Dodge, Books & Announcer-Melody Dodge (will honor weigh slips from Angelica)   Waterloo:Weighmaster- Robert Simpson, Judge-Larry Dodge, Announcer/bookkeeper- Brian Resseguie, Measuremen- Larue Austin, Bob Quail, Boonville; Weighmaster & Judge Howard Smith ( Doug Smith will share the judging duties) Canandaigua: Weighmaster & Judge- Larry Dodge ( will honor slips from Boonville), Books- Melody Dodge Honesdale: Weighmaster & Judge- Nate Wooster, Announcer & books- Melody Dodge, Measuremen (if needed) Larue Austin & Wayne Dodge

Grahamsville: Weighmaster & Judge- Larry Dodge, Announcer- Howard Smith, Measuremen- Larue Austin & Doug Smith, Altamont:Weighmaster & Judge- Larry Dodge, Announcer- Howard Smith, Walton: Weighmaster & Judge- Tom Newman & Doug Smith, Announcer- Howard Smith, Measuremen- Bob Quail & Larue Austin, Trumansburg:Weighmaster & Judge- Jay Kessler, Announcer & books- Melody Dodge, Harford: will honor weigh slips from Walton & Altamont.  Syracuse (State fair) Weighmaster & Judge- Larry Dodge, Announcer- Brian Franklin, Books- Melody Dodge, Measuremen- Bob Quail & Larue Austin, Messhoppen: Weighmaster - Nate Wooster, Judge- Nate Wooster & Doug Smith, Alexander: Weighmaster - Larry Dodge, Announcer- Howard Smith, Judge- Larry Dodge & Doug Smith, Books- Howard & Annabelle.

 Sunday, February 21, 2010

Meeting called to order 12:30pm

Present: Larue Austin, Wayne Dodge, Melody Dodge, Doug Smith, Larry Dodge, Robert Simpson, Bob Quail, Jackson Sterle, Tom Newman, Rusty VanEtten, Bob Williams, Terry Riese, Jay Kessler,

Absent: Howard Smith, Nate Wooster

Minutes from the December meeting were read and  motion to approve made by Tom Newman. Second made by Terry Riese.  All in favor

Treasurer’s report was read.  Motion to approve was made by Robert Simpson. Seconded by Bob Williams. 

OLD BUSINESS:  Larry Dodge gave a report on his inquiry into how much it would cost to replace the tires on the machine.  Motion was made to replace tires by Jackson Sterle. Seconded by Jay Kessler.  All in favor. 

Other work needing to be done on machine before the Spring Pull was discussed.   Another new light and switch will be installed and transmission fluid  will be changed on March 28, 2010.  BOD meeting will take place at Doug Smith’s house on that date. (regular meeting time will be at noon.) 

Nominating Committee  Nothing to report

NEW BUSINESS:   Spring Pull (where we stand)

• advertisement – done
• fairgrounds _ done
• Welcome Party- arranged.  It will consist of pizza, beer, snacks from Frito Lay
• Raffle- tickets were sent to BOD members and are being sold even as we speak.
• Walkie-talkies   Bob Quail looked into a set of walkie –talkies to use during pulls.  Much discussion ensued and finally the motion was made by Jackson Sterle to buy two sets of radios (one for in the machine and one for  traveling with the boat) that can be charged in a vehicle.  Second made by Larry Dodge.  All in favor.  Bob Quail will purchase them.
• Job assignments were given out for Spring Pull.
• Bob Williams will donate shoes again for the second place finishers at this year’s pull.
• Chalk lines will be added to the arena floor this year.  Only the teamster and his helpers (max 3) will be allowed inside the lines.  This worked well at the Farm Show Pa. this last January. 
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• Banquet Tentative date set for November 13, 2010 at Owego Treadway Inn  Will be discussed later in the year

Point System Standings:  Much discussion on what changes if any should be made to the system and for prizes awarded for the upcoming year.  It was decided to leave it the same at least for this year.

FAIR CONVENTION REPORT

Contracts are coming in slowly.  Morris doesn’t have the money to have a pull this year.  Six fairs signed contracts at the convention.  They were Angelica, Hemlock, Boonville, Canandaigua, Hamburg, Walton and Trumansburg. 

Others are interested but we do not have their contracts back yet.  Many have contacted Doug Smith verbally and they all have contracts in hand.

July fourth pull was discussed.  Nothing set in stone yet.

Motion made by Jackson Sterle  for NYSHPA to run a pull in Harpursville, NY this Memorial Day (May 31, 2010)  Seconded by Wayne Dodge All in favor. 

Meeting adjourned  2:25pm  Motion to adjourn made by  Rusty VanEtten.  Second by Bob Quail.

Sunday, December 13, 2009

Meeting called to order at 12:32pm

Present: Larue Austin, Doug Smith, Larry Dodge, Robert Simpson, Bob Quail, Tom Newman, Bob Williams, Terry Riese, Nate Wooster, Melody Dodge

Absent: Wayne Dodge, Jackson Sterle, Howard Smith, Rusty VanEtten, Jay Kessler

Minutes from the October 11, 2009 meeting were read. Motion was made to approve the minutes by Nate Wooster.  Second  by Tom Newman, all in favor.

Treasurer’s report was read.  Motion to approve was made by Larry Dodge, seconded by Tom Newman.  All in favor

OLD BUSINESS:  The banquet was discussed in great detail.  How was the food?  What did people think of the DJ?  Would other entertainment be better?  What are some ideas or suggestions for making it better next year?  Much discussion followed. 

Topic of the winter maintenance of the machine was continued.  Machine will be housed at Doug Smith’s for the winter months.  Does it need tires?  Larry Dodge will look into cost of tires, etc.

NEW BUSINESS: 

New nominating committee will be

                                                       Larry Dodge

                                                        Bob Quail

                                                        Bob Simpson

Spring Pull details were discussed.  It is not too early to get the ball rolling.  Doug Smith will be contacting sponsors of last year’s Spring Pull to see if they are still interested in helping  this year.   They would be Horsepullresults.com, Jojo Duvall, Sugar Valley Collar Shop, Dr. Alan Perestam Chiropractic.  ( Julie Dodge will contact Alan).

Discussion about whether or not to have a mini horse pull at the Spring pull. Ideas were talked about at length. When would it be the best time to pull minis? 

In an effort to bring some more enthusiasm to the sport of horsepulling, Terry Riese had several ideas that he wanted to introduce for discussion. 

• How about pulling the Heavy class first?  (much discussion)  How about trying at several fairs and see what happens?  (more discussion)
• A gathering of horsepullers in the Winter.  For example, have a mid-winter pancake breakfast?
• Have the machine operator do the weighing at pulls?

 Fair Convention discussion ( dates January 15-17, 2010)  NYSHPA will be represented on Saturday, Jan. 16 and Sunday, Jan. 17th . All in attendance have agreed to attend, some will drive up for one day only.  Much discussion ensued about what fairs to contact and what changes (if any)  we would like to see for the coming year.

Meeting adjourned at 2:10pm Motion by Larry Dodge Second by Nate Wooster

November 14, 2009
Annual Meeting

Held at the Owego Treadway Inn, Owego, NY, the meeting was called to order at 8:30pm by President Larue Austin with 100 people in attendance.

Roll call of officers was taken: present – Larue Austin, Wayne Dodge, Doug Smith, Kelly Smith, Larry Dodge, Robert Simpson, Brian Resseguie, Nate Wooster, Tom Newman, Terry Riese, Jay Kessler, Jackson Sterle, and Bob Williams.  Absent were – Rusty VanEtten, and Howard Smith

Minutes from 2008 annual meeting were read and motion to approve made by Tom Newman, second Nate Wooster.   Vote – all in favor.

Treasurer’s report was given and motion to approve made by Nate Wooster, second Jackson Sterle.  Vote – all in favor.

Nominating committee read results of the 2009 ballot of new officers:

            President – Larue Austin

            Vice-President – Wayne Dodge

            Treasurer – Doug Smith

            Secretary – Mel Dodge

            New 3 year directors:

                        Larry Dodge

                        Robert Simpson

                        Bob Quail      

Point System results were read as follows:

            Light Weight –           1^st – R & R Windows (blue blankets)

                                                2^nd – Doug Smith (set of halters)

                                                3^rd – Wayne Dodge (set of halters)

            Heavy Weight            1^st – R & R Window Contractors (blue blankets)

                                                2^nd – Jackson Sterle (set of halters)

                                                3^rd – Spoor & Williams & Larue Austin (set of halters)

Appreciation Award:

            Lightweight – Doug Smith, Wayne Dodge, Bob Simpson, & Bob Quail

            Heavyweight – Larue Austin, Spoor & Williams, Jackson Sterle, Dunn Brothers, Larry Dodge, Bill Fisher

Old Business – None

New Business – None

Motion to adjourn made by Larry Dodge at 8:45pm, second by Nate Wooster.  Vote – all in favor,

Raffle – 1^st Deb Drave, 2^nd Ira Kessler, 3^rd Bob Quail & Terry Reise, 4^th Tom Smith, & 5^th Christine Nunn.

Sunday, October 11, 2009

Meeting called to order at 12:25 pm.

Present: Larue Austin, Doug Smith, Jackson Sterle, Tom Newman, Bob Williams, Jay Kessler, Terry Riese, Nate Wooster, Robert Simpson, & Kelly Smith.

Absent: Larry Dodge, Rusty VanEtten, Howard Smith, Brian Resseguie, Wayne Dodge.

Minutes from May 10, 2009 meeting were read and motion made to approve by Jay Kessler, 2^nd  Tom Newman, all in favor

Treasurer’s report was read and motion made to approve by Nate Wooster, 2^nd Bob Williams, all in favors

Old Business:

Machine operator was brought up for the 2010 season. Eric Lutz has agreed to run the machine again next year.  Doug has agreed to keep the machine undercover throughout the winter.  There is regular maintenance that will need to be done; the board has agreed to do a run through in the spring to make sure everything is ok before the Spring Pull in April. 

The boat operator was brought up; we are going to check with Carl Canniff.  The board is going to check with other options in case Carl can not do it but will check with Carl first before any other options are explored.

Fair pulls were brought up.  Hemlock fair was brought up and the buckeye boat, there is some maintenance that needs to be done – the buckeye boat needs new hooks.  Bob Williams has agreed to fix the hooks on the buckeye boat as long as someone gets them to him.  We have had a few phone calls of new fairs that would like to have a horsepull in 2010.  We will see at the fair convention how things come about. Dunkirk also expressed interest in having another horsepull in 2010.

Blankets were brought up.  Tom Newman is going to pick his up and pay for them and Larue will contact Brian Resseguie regarding his set.

New Business:

Nominating Committee report:  President: Larue Austin, Vice President: Wayne Dodge, Secretary: Mel Dodge, Treasurer:  Doug Smith  Board of Directors Larry Dodge, Brian Resseguie, Bob Simpson, Bob Quail, Eric Lutz.

Point System was brought up.  Terry went over the results and discussed the appreciation award winners.  The prizes for the point system will remain the same as last year.

Banquet was brought up.  The menu will be the same as last year.  Jay Kessler has agreed to do the door again at the banquet.  Entertainment was discussed the board has decided to get the same DJ as last year.  Door prizes were brought up, Larue has a CD of Spring Pull from 2009, along with some NYSHPA hats, Bob Williams will check with Deb and have her make a set of weigh halters to give away.

$100 raffle was brought up.  There are about 50 tickets that have been returned sold.  We will contact the ticket holders to check on the ones that are still out. 

Terry brought up recognizing the retired horsepullers, that still come to a majority of the pulls and go to the banquet, also recognize Mel Dodge for all of her help throughout the summer and all the pictures that she takes and passes out to the horsepullers.  Terry also brought up recognizing the helpers (hookers etc.) and also spectators that are in regular attendance, will discuss further at the next meeting

Spring Pull was brought up the date for 2010 is April 17^th.  JoJo Duvall had called Doug and told him about an opening on her calendar for ad space to advertise the Spring Pull.  Doug agreed to advertise in the calendar, board all agreed that is a good plan.

.It was brought up to possibly find a full time announcer for the 2010 season.  We will check into some options throughout the winter. 

Motion made to adjourn at 2:30 PM by Tom Newman, 2^nd  Nate Wooster, all in favor.

Sunday, May 10, 2009

Meeting called to order at 12:20 pm.

Present: Larue Austin, Doug Smith, Jackson Sterle, Tom Newman, Bob Williams, Howard Smith, Terry Riese, Larry Dodge, Brian Resseguie, Robert Simpson, Wayne Dodge & Kelly Smith.  Absent: Jay Kessler, Rusty VanEtten, Nate Wooster.

Minutes from February 22, 2009 meeting read and motion made to approve by Larry Dodge, 2^nd Jackson Sterle, all in favor

Treasurer’s report was read and motion made to approve by Tom Newman, 2^nd Howard Smith, all in favors

Old Business:

Larue would like to send a card to Alexa Dhuy for singing the National Anthem, Mel Dodge for her time spent on the Sponsorship board, JoJo Duvall, Sugar Valley Collar Shop, & Melinda Keegan for coming and setting up their booths.  Doug also mentioned that Clark Williams is in the hospital due to breaking his hip after the spring pull, will send a card.

Spring pull was brought up, Doug had a few people called regarding the time spent on the mini-pull, would have liked to see a shorter mini-pull or have it after the heavyweight class.  Bob Williams brought up that we need to control the amount of people in the ring, have only horsemen and hookers in the ring – not spectators and everyone else.  Also, had a few calls on how the pull ended, spectators would like to see a definite winner.  Board agreed that overall it was a great pull.

Machine operator was brought up, Tom Newman states that Eric Lutz is going to run the machine for the summer, will start at Harpursville.  Doug has agreed to show Eric how to run the truck at Harpursville.

Larue will have the hats, and shirts at Lisle on sale for those who are interested, also the blankets were brought up.  Did not have a lot of interest in buyers – will keep them on display for a few more pulls.

Brian brought up Weedsport - heard from them and they have stated that they are still looking for sponsors, and are interested in having their pull on the 3^rd of July.  The fair board has a meeting on the following Tuesday (the 12^th) and will get back to Brian with results and if they are going to have a pull or not.

July 4^th was brought up and options of where to have the pull, Wayne had tried to contact Owego Fairgrounds and did not hear back from them.  Options discussed were Oxford, Speedsville, or Eaton.  Howard will check with Oxford to see if we can use the field and see if the Lions Club or American Legion would be willing to cook the food while the association takes care of the rest.  If the pull for Weedsport runs on the 3^rd of July, the board has decided that they will still run a 4^th of July pull starting @ 1PM. Prize monies will be the same as previous July 4^th pulls.

Terry Reise brought up the appreciation award for horsepullers.  Board has agreed that a horsepuller must attend at least 8 pulls to qualify for the award.  A horsepuller will only be counted for one pull no matter how many teams they have, one award per owner.  Each class will be counted separate (lightweights & heavyweights), entry names must be the same to be counted.  Motion made by Tom Newman to accept Option 1 (attend 8 pulls to be qualified – and must attend banquet to receive cash award – without bonus)  2^nd by Wayne Dodge, all in favor. Wayne Dodge and Terry Reise will take care of the point system in 2009.

New Business:

Harpursville Job Assignments: Gate: Doug Smith & Terry Reise,   Weighmaster: Jay Kessler (will honor weigh slips from Lisle to Harpursville), Judge: Jay Kessler, 50/50: Tom Newman, Announcer: Howard Smith, Bookkeeper: Kelly Smith, Measureman: Larry Dodge & Robert Simpson

4^th of July:  Gate: Terry Riese / Larue Austin, Weighmaster & Judge: Larry Dodge, Announcer: Howard Smith, 50 / 50: Tom Newman, Bookkeeper: Sue Simpson / Kelly Isbell, Measuremen: Doug Smith & Jackson Sterle, Calcutta: Brian Resseguie.

Upcoming fair event Job Assignment:

Weedsport: Brian Resseguie will take care of everything; Waterloo: Weighmaster – Brian Resseguie, Judge: Larry Dodge, Bookkeeper / Announcer: Brian Resseguie, Measureman: Larue Austin & Doug Smith.  Angelica: Weighmaster / Judge: Brian Resseguie. Hemlock: Weighmaster: Brian Resseguie, Judge: Howard Smith, Announcer: Brian Resseguie, Bookkeeper: Brian Resseguie.  Canandaigua: Weighmaster / Judge: Larry Dodge, Bookkeeper: ????.  Boonville: Weighmaster: Howard Smith, Judge: Howard Smith / Doug Smith.  Dunkirk: Weighmaster / Judge: Howard Smith, Announcer / Bookkeeper: Kelly Smith; Measureman: Doug Smith  Morris: Weighmaster / Judge: Larry Dodge, Announcer / Books: Sue Simpson, Measureman: Wayne Dodge.  Honesdale: Weighmaster / Judge: Nate Wooster, Announcer / Books: Carol Smith.  Grahamsville: Weighmaster / Judge: Larry Dodge, Announcer / Books: Kelly Smith, Measureman: Larue Austin, Walton: Weighmaster: Tom Newman, Judge: Larry Dodge, Announcer / Books: Howard Smith, Measureman: Larue Austin. Trumansburg: Weighmaster / Judge: Jay Kessler, Announcer & Books: Kelly Smith.  Syracuse: Weighmaster & Judge: Larry Dodge, Announcer: Jim Cady, Books: Cheryl Cady / Ruth Smith, Measureman: Kelly Smith.  Meshoppen, PA: Nate Wooster.  Alexander: Weighmaster / Judge: Larry Dodge, Announcer / Books:  Howard Smith.

Banquet was brought up decided to have it on November 14, 2009 at the Owego Treadway and also continue to have the $100 raffle, motion made to have the $100 raffle and have the banquet again at the Owego Treadway by Jackson Sterle, 2^nd by Tom Newman, all in favor.

Motion made to continue to do the point system again this year by Wayne Dodge, 2^nd by Bob Simpson, all in favor.  Point System prizes same as previous years as of right now.  Entertainment was brought up and decided to check for other options and come back to next meeting with suggestions.

Motion made to adjourn at  2:20 PM by Howard Smith, 2^nd Tom Newman, all in favor.

Sunday, February 22, 2009

 Meeting called to order at 12:22 pm.

Present: Larue Austin, Doug Smith, Jackson Sterle, Tom Newman, Bob Williams, Jay Kessler Terry Riese, Larry Dodge, Rusty VanEtten, Wayne Dodge, Brian Resseguie, Robert Simpson, Nate Wooster, & Kelly Smith.  Absent: Howard Smith.

Minutes from December 7, 2008 meeting were read and motion made to approve by Nate Wooster, 2^nd Rusty VanEtten all in favor

Treasurer’s report was read and motion made to approve by Tom Newman, 2^nd Wayne Dodge, all in favor

Old Business:

DYN operator was brought up, Tim Livermore at one time expressed interest in the job and when Doug re-contacted him and he didn’t show as much interest but hasn’t ruled it out completely.  Nate brought up that more than one person should know how to run the machine. 

Have talked to Carl Canniff and he says that he is planning to take care of the boat for the summer and have Kevin help him.  Doug contacted Harford fair.  Frank says that we can have two of their blocks; Doug will pick up the blocks sometime in the spring.

Fair convention report: We acquired one new pull in Dunkirk.  Hemlock will be starting at 5pm this year and be pulling on the racetrack in front of the grandstands.  We have signed the majority of the pulls from last year except Whitney Point, and New Paltz.

Terry Reise brought his ideas to the table regarding the amount that pullers should receive for most attended pulls.  He feels that pullers should attend at least 9 pulls in order to be qualified.  Terry will continue to do some more research on the topic and have a detailed breakdown at the next meeting.

New Business:

Blankets that are going to be sold at the spring pull were brought up and what we are going to have embroidered on them.  The board has agreed to have “New York State Horse Pullers Association” and possibly the logo if it is not too much of a cost.  Doug will check with Advanced Award and see if embroidering the logo is possible. 

Advertising for the Spring Pull:  No one currently has any other prospects to advertise at the spring pull.  Welcome Party was brought up; Doug will try and contact A.L. George regarding donating beer and will also contact Frito Lay regarding snacks.  Nate made a motion to once again get pizza and have same thing as last year for the welcome party 2^nd by Jay Kessler, all in favor.   Mel Dodge stated that she would be willing to do the acknowledgement board for the sponsors at entryway.  Suggestion made to find someone to sing the national anthem for the Spring Pull, looking for options.

Spring Pull Job Assignments:

Announcer: Jim Cady
Ringmen: Bob Williams
Spring Pull Raffle: Howard Smith / Julie Dodge
50/50 Tickets: Jay Kessler
Campers & Stalls: Wayne Dodge & Larry Dodge
Programs: Larue Austin
Measuremen: Bob Simpson
Auctioneer / Calcutta: Brian Resseguie
Bookkeeper: Ruth Smith
Calcutta: Nate Wooster or Dwight Shoemaker
Judge: Larry Dodge
Weighmaster: Doug Smith
Gate:  Jackson Sterle & Larue Austin
Tickets in Warm – up ring: Doug Smith
Overhead Door: Larue Austin

11:30 – line up in exercise ring

11:45 – everyone ready to go in ring

12:00 – start pull

Bob Williams will donate 2 sets of shoes, one for each class, at the Spring Pull.

Doug will contact JoJo and see if she will be interested in setting up a booth at the spring pull. 

Talk to Bill about updating the NYSHPA directors and point system results.  Also have Bill put on the site that anyone that is pulling in NY State must be a member.

Motion made to have the Memorial Day pull in Harpursville by Robert Simpson 2^nd Wayne Dodge, all in favor

Discussion was brought up to have the 4^th of July pull and where to have it.  Motion made to have a pull on July 4^th by Wayne Dodge, 2^nd by Terry Reise, all in favor.  Will check on places to have the pull and come back to next meeting with suggestions.

Motion made to adjourn at 2:00 PM by Tom Newman, 2^nd Larry Dodge, all in favor.

Sunday, December 7, 2008
Meeting called to order at 12:30 pm.

Present: Larue Austin, Doug Smith, Jackson Sterle, Tom Newman, Bob Williams, Terry Riese, Larry Dodge, Brian Resseguie, Robert Simpson, Nate Wooster, & Kelly Smith.  Absent: Jay Kessler, Howard Smith, Rusty VanEtten, Wayne Dodge.                           

Minutes from October 5, 2008 meeting read and motion made to approve by Jackson Sterle, 2^nd Tom Newman, all in favor

Minutes from Annual Dinner meeting read and motion made to approve by Nate Wooster, 2^nd Bob Simpson, all in favor

Treasurer’s report was read and motion made to approve by Larry Dodge, 2^nd Jackson Sterle, all in favor

Old Business:

Discussion was made regarding the banquet. Terry brought up that someone had approached him regarding if you buy a $100 ticket you should be able to get into the banquet for free, topic will be discussed further at the next meeting & a motion will be made at that time.  Everyone agrees to run the raffle again in 2009.

A motion was made that everyone that drives a pair of horses that is an association or contract pull, has to be a member of the NYSHPA.  All members will be notified of the new rule on the next newsletter that is sent. Motion made by Jackson Sterle, 2^nd Bob Williams, all in favor.

DYN operator was discussed, Dick DeBois had contacted Doug regarding running the machine, exploring options for other candidates before making decision.

The boat was brought up Carl Canniff has agreed to run the boat again this year.  Kevin Brigham has agreed to go along with Carl to help him out throughout the summer.  Blocks for the Association boat were brought up, Doug is going to contact Frank from Harford which have a few blocks and see if we can purchase a few of them for extra weight.  Carl has agreed to carry one more block on the current trailer.  Will check into and get back with answer at next meeting.

Larue thanked everyone for all of their help with the banquet.  Deb Williams for doing the halters, Mel Dodge for preparing the slide show that was at the banquet, and Wayne & Larry Dodge for calculating the point system.

New Business:

Spring pull was brought up; the date for 2009 is April 18^th.  Larue brought up the $20 raffle; everyone agrees that we should sell the tickets and again this year, and also give a set of sheets to the winners of each class, Doug will order the sheets.

Discussion was brought up regarding horsepullresults.com, everyone agrees to once again donate to the webpage, and a motion was made by Tom Newman to send Bill $250 to advertise the association on the webpage 2^nd by Nate Wooster.  Also, need to check with Bill to see if he will be willing to help find sponsors for our Annual Spring Pull once again this year.

Fair Convention which is January 17^th – 18^th there are four rooms currently reserved.  Larue, Robert S., Nate, Terry, Jackson, Tom, Wayne, Brian, Bob, Kelly, and Doug will attend.  Larry will try to make it for at least one day,

Hemlock fair was brought up, need to talk to the fair board about maybe starting the pull earlier than 6 PM.   Suggest starting the lightweight class at 1PM, need to also bring up why the pullers could not come up and stay on the fairgrounds after the Angelica pull will approach them at the fair convention. 

Weedsport was brought up.  Brian stated that there was a good turnout and a good pull will approach the board to see if they are interested in running a pull again this year.  Brian will also talk with Waterloo and come back with any information at next meeting.

Larue had a call from Howard; Howard heard that Angelica would like to use the Association boat.  Will mention to Martha at the convention and see where it goes from there.

Tom talked to Don from Walton, Don would like to purchase blankets Tom suggested maybe adding a few more prize monies to the premiums rather than blankets. Will talk with Don again and see if that could be an option.

Terry suggested giving horse pullers an amount for attending pulls throughout the summer.  Terry will come back at the next meeting with some figures on what he has in mind.  There were 18 contract pulls in 2008 and in order to be qualified you must attend at least 5 pulls.

Doug had been contacted regarding the point system in Pennsylvania; they had asked if the NYSHPA would be willing to include a few of their pulls in the Pennsylvania point system.  Wants two of our biggest pulls, suggested Hamburg and Angelica, brought it up to the board and everyone agrees that it is good to promote the NYSHPA with other associations.

Motion made to raise admission fee to $6.00 per person at all association pulls by Terry Riese, 2^nd by Tom Newman, all in favor.

Discussion was made to sell blankets with the association’s name on them throughout the summer, just for advertisement for the association.  Motion made by Tom Newman to get 2 sets of each size – 90 and 100 – of sheets in any color available 2nd Jackson Sterle, all in favor.

Motion made to adjourn at 2:37 PM by Tom Newman, 2^nd Nate Wooster, all in favor.

November 15, 2008

Held at the Owego Treadway Inn, Owego, NY, the meeting was called to order at 8:20pm by President Larue Austin with 98 people in attendance.

Roll call of officers was taken: present – Larue Austin, Doug Smith, Kelly Smith, Larry Dodge, Robert Simpson, Brian Resseguie, Terry Riese, Jay Kessler, Jackson Sterle, and Bob Williams.  Absent were – Wayne Dodge, Rusty VanEtten, Dwight Shoemaker, and Howard Smith

Minutes from 2007 annual meting were read and motion to approve made by Nate Wooster, second Jay Kessler.   Vote – all in favor.

Treasurer’s report was given and motion to approve made by Larry Dodge, second Nate Wooster.  Vote – all in favor.

Nominating committee read results of the 2009 ballot of new officers:

            President – Larue Austin

            Vice-President – Wayne Dodge

            Treasurer – Doug Smith

            Secretary – Kelly Smith

            New 3 year directors:

                        Jackson Sterle

                        Tom Newman

                        Howard Smith

            Western Board of Directors:

                        Jay Kessler

                        Nate Wooster           

 Point System results were read as follows:

            Light Weight –           1^st – Champagne & Smith (blue blankets)

                                                2^nd – Robert Simpson (blue halters)

                                                3^rd – R & R Window Contractors (red halters)

            Most Pulls Attended – Robert Simpson (green halters)

            Heavy Weight            1^st – R & R Window Contractors (blue blankets)

                                                2^nd – Kessler & McIntyre (blue halters)

                                                3^rd – Larue Austin (red halters)

            Most Pulls Attended – R & R Window Contractors (green halters)

 Old Business – None

New Business – None

Motion to adjourn made by Jackson Sterle at 8:34pm, second by Bob Williams.  Vote – all in favor,

Raffle – 1^st Bob Pendell, 2^nd Julie Strope, 3^rd Brad Geer & Monte Nicholas, 4^th Emma Spoor, & 5^th Cheryl Cady & Pat Andrews

Sunday, October 5, 2008

Meeting called to order at 12:30 pm.

Present: Larue Austin, Doug Smith, Larry Dodge, Jackson Sterle, Bob Williams, Nate Wooster, Howard Smith, Jay Kessler, Rusty VanEtten, Terry Riese, Wayne Dodge, Kelly Smith

Absent: Bob Simpson, Dwight Shoemaker, Brian Resseguie.

Minutes from May 4, 2008 meeting read and motion made to approve by Larry Dodge, 2^nd Howard Smith all in favor

Treasurer’s report was read and motion made to approve by Nate Wooster, 2^nd Jackson Sterle all in favor

Old Business:

Larue asked if there were any comments regarding this summers fair pulls.  Bob Williams brought up Whitney Point, and asked what they are going to do in 2009.  Agreement was that the overweight would run 2 years and then change to 2 classes.  Walton was brought up and discussed that everything went smooth, very nice place to pull, great crowd.  Alexander need to discuss about weight, can’t honor weight slips where some weigh 3400 and others 3300.

DYN is ready for winter, parked and under cover for winter at Doug Smiths.  Will check antifreeze before weather gets bad.  High pressure brought up currently at Doug’s.  Larry has the new ropes for next season, discussion was made regarding how long the ropes should be. 

Boat trailer is still at Carl Canniff’’s.  Carl says that he is willing to run the boat trailer next year.

Nominating Committee report: President – Larue Austin, VP – Wayne Dodge, Treasurer – Doug Smith & Vicki Iadanza, Secretary – Kelly Smith, BOD –Jackson Sterle, Howard Smith, Bob Quail, Tom Newman, Tim Livermore.  Western Directors - Jay Kessler, Nate Wooster.

Motion to accept nominations by Larry Dodge, 2^nd Rusty VanEtten, all in favor.

Wayne Dodge is going to be in charge of the point system again.

New Business:

Banquet menu options discussed, had three sample menus to choose from.  Motion made by Nate Wooster, 2^nd Jackson Sterle to go with same menu option as previous, Seneca Lake Dinner Buffet; selected for salads: house garden salad and red potato salad, entrees:  Char – grilled london Broil, stuffed chicken breast.

Entertainment: have not convinced Fred Wolfer to do the banquet.  Wayne suggested he knows a DJ that could do the banquet, will get a price and get back to Doug. 

Setup table for banquet, Jay Kessler agrees to do the door. Door prizes: association will put some merchandise up to give away, shirts, hats etc for prizes.

$100 raffle brought up, so far there are 59 sold. Have a few back unsold, some board of directors will take and try to sell.

Prizes for point system: same as last year 1^st – blankets, 2^nd – blue halters, 3^rd – red halters, most pulls attended – green halters, motion made by Nate Wooster, 2^nd Wayne Dodge, all in favor.

Motion made to have Spring Pull again in 2009 by Jackson Sterle 2^nd by Bob Williams, all in favor.  Need to check to be sure that the dirt in the coliseum that was there during the state fair will not be in there in the spring.  Doug will check with the NYS fairgrounds, and hopefully get the date to JoJo so that she can have it put on her calendar.

Bob Williams brought up raising the membership dues, will have to notify all members by newsletter and vote on at the banquet. Discussed reasons for wanting to raise membership dues and effects it may have on the number of members in the future.  Decision made to forget about raising the dues.

Sue Simpson asked Doug if the NYSHPA would be interested in donating a pair of blankets for the Eastern Draft Horse Association fall round-up. Motion made to go ahead and donate the blankets if asked by the Eastern Draft Horse Association by Howard Smith, 2^nd Larry Dodge, all in favor. 

Terry brought up getting the horsepullers more money in upcoming pulls in 2009.

Wayne brought up maybe working with other associations to get more advertisement to attract more pullers to come.  Put our pulls on other assoc. sheets, and their pulls on our sheets.

Discussion made to make new blocks for Association boat.  Will talk to Donny Cole to see if he still has forms to make new blocks.

Motion made to adjourn at 2:00 PM by Wayne Dodge, 2^nd Nate Wooster, all in favor

Sunday, May 4, 2008

 Meeting called to order at 12:25 pm.

Present: Larue Austin, Doug Smith, Larry Dodge, Bob Simpson, Jackson Sterle, Bob Williams, Dwight Shoemaker, Brian Resseguie, Howard Smith, Jay Kessler, Rusty VanEtten, Terry Riese, Kelly Smith

Absent: Nate Wooster, Wayne Dodge

Minutes from February 10, 2008 meeting read and motion made to approve by Bob Williams, 2^nd Howard Smith, all in favor

Treasurer’s report was read and motion made to approve by Jackson Sterle, 2^nd Rusty VanEtten, all in favor

Old Business:

Bob Williams stated that for the turnout at the Spring Pull, it was a very good pull.  Larry had a suggestion that once the lightweight is over and heavyweight is started that if someone comes in maybe give discount at gate, to try and get more people into sport, rather than charge $10 maybe charge $5 / person. 

Machine operator was brought up. Jackson spoke with Scott and Scott says that he is willing to run the machine Memorial weekend and throughout the summer at times, Don Wooster has expressed interest in running the machine.  Board discussed maybe splitting job between two people, going to speak with Don and see if he is interested in splitting job.  If job is split board is willing to pay both operators, while Don is learning. Larue will check with Don to be sure he will not be offended with splitting the job will figure out as soon as possible.

Talked to Fred Wolfer at the Spring Pull Welcome Party to see if he would be interested in being the entertainment at the Banquet, still hasn’t given an answer.  Will ask again to try and get an answer, if not interested we will have to find other options.

New Business:

Jay Kessler made suggestion to maybe send a tape of Spring Pull or any pull to a TV station to promote horsepulling and get more people aware.

Nominating committee – nothing to discuss

Harpursville Pull will honor weigh slips from Lisle the Saturday before.

Harpursville Job Assignments: Gate - Terry Reise; 50/50 - Larue Austin; Announcer - Howard Smith; Judge - Jay Kessler; Measureman - Bob Simpson; Bookkeeper - Kelly Smith; Auctioneer - Brian Resseguie

Doug has spoke with Don from the legion at Harpursville and he says that they are expecting us again this year and they will once again do a chicken BBQ.  Discussion made to raise premiums for Harpursville to try and compensate for rising gas / diesel prices.

New ropes for the DYN are needed. Larry will check into getting new ones and get back to someone.

Job assignments for upcoming fair events:

Weedsport: Weigh master – Larry Dodge; Judge – Larry Dodge (Lightweight) Bob Williams (Heavyweight); Announcer – Brian Resseguie; Books – Vicki Somes; Measureman – Brian Resseguie.  Angelica: Weigh master – Larry Dodge; Judge – Larry Dodge.  Hemlock: Weigh master – Bob Simpson; Judge – Larry Dodge (Lightweight) Bob Williams (Heavyweight); Announcer – Ed Pepper / Howard Smith; Books – Kelly Smith.  Waterloo: Weigh master – Bob Simpson; Judge – Larry Dodge (Lightweight) Bob Williams (Heavyweight); Announcer – Brian Resseguie; Books – Vicki Somes; Measureman – Larue Austin.  Canandaigua: Weigh Master – Larry Dodge, Judge – Larry Dodge (Lightweight) Doug Smith (heavyweight); Books - ?!?!.  Boonville: Weigh master – Bob Simpson; Judge – Howard Smith (Lightweight) Doug Smith (Heavyweight); Books - ?!?!. Whitney Point: Weigh master – Bob Williams; Judge – Bob Williams; Announcer – Carol Smith; Books – Deb Williams; Measureman – Nate Wooster / Larue Austin.  New Paltz: Weigh master – Larry Dodge; Judge – Larry Dodge / Doug Smith; Announcer – Bob Simpson; Books – Bob Simpson; Measureman – Doug Smith / Bob Simpson.  Morris: Weigh master – Larry Dodge; Judge – Larry Dodge; Announcer – Kelly Smith; Books – Kelly Smith; Measureman – Wayne Dodge.  Honesdale: Weight master – Nate Wooster; Judge – Nate Wooster; Announcer – Carol Smith; Books – Carol Smith; Measureman – Larue Austin / Wayne Dodge.  Walton: Weigh master – Brian Resseguie; Judge – Nate Wooster; Announcer – Brian Resseguie; Books – Brian Resseguie; Measureman – Larue Austin / Doug Smith.  Grahamsville: Weigh master – Larry Dodge; Judge – Larry Dodge; Announcer – Kelly Smith; Books – Kelly Smith.  Trumansburg: weigh master – Jay Kessler; Judge – Jay Kessler; Announcer – Howard Smith; Books – Kelly Smith.  Syracuse: weigh master – Brian Resseguie; Judge – Larry Dodge (heavyweight) / Brian Resseguie (Lightweight); Announcer – Ed Pepper; Books – Kelly Smith; Measureman – Jay Kessler.  Meshoppen: Weigh master – Nate Wooster; Judge – Nate Wooster.  Alexander:  Weigh master – Terry Reise; Judge – Terry Reise; Announcer – Howard Smith; Books – Howard Smith

Brian went over newly signed contract for Weedsport.  Weedsport will be paying all workers.  

Will honor weigh slips from Hemlock for Waterloo.

Discussion regarding State Fair confusion with payment of employees, Doug will approach NYS fair with suggestion to have one form containing all workers wages to try and cut out all the paperwork.  Assoc will make up difference in wage.

Tony Ellsworth approached Doug that Brookfield is interested in having an overweight horsepull this year, same 2 year deal, as WP has.  Gave Tony figures but have not heard back from him, pull would run on a Thursday night.

Motion to adjourn at 1:45pm by Howard smith, 2^nd by Bob Williams, all in favor.

Sunday, February 10, 2008

 Meeting called to order at 12:25 pm.

Present: Larue Austin, Doug Smith, Larry Dodge, Bob Simpson, Jackson Sterle, Bob Williams, Dwight Shoemaker, Nate Wooster, Brian Resseguie, Wayne Dodge, Jay Kessler, Rusty VanEtten, Kelly Smith, Terry Riese

Absent:  Howard Smith

Minutes from October 14, 2007 meeting read and motion made to approve by Nate Wooster, 2^nd Larry Dodge, all in favor

Treasurer’s report was read and motion made to approve by Bob Simpson, 2^nd Larry Dodge, all in favor

Old Business:

Banquet successful, everyone approves of new date.  November 15^th, 2008 tentative date scheduled for next years banquet, Menu change suggested by Bob Williams will look into other options and bring up at next meeting.  Entertainment discussed, looking into other options for next year.

Spoke with Scott Blanchard prior to meeting regarding machine operator, he is not interested in running machine for 2008 season, says would help out if needed, but does not want to run every fair.   Motion made to find someone and offer $200 / day to run machine in 2008.  Discuss at next meeting.

Machine and Boat Trailer all set for next event.

Committee Report: Rusty VanEtten, Bob Williams, Terry Riese new nominating committee.

Point System – Wayne will administer the program again.  Need to mark pulls that are part of Point System with an asterisk on monthly sheets.

New Business:

Fair convention report given by Doug Smith.  Increased money for Canandaigua, Hemlock, Whitney Point, and Trumansburg.  Walton has contract but has not returned signed copy as of yet, waiting to hear back from them and then go from there.   Boonville and Angelica contract remains same, had agreement of keeping premiums and everything same. Horseheads approached us at convention regarding having a pull, sent list of current fairs and sample contract have not heard back from them. Whitney Point agrees to same as last year, will run an overweight again this year maybe change to 2 classes following year.

Motion made by Dwight Shoemaker to have pull in Harpursville 2^nd by Jay Kessler, all in favor. 

Discussed having a pull in Whitney Point on July 5^th, due to Weedsport being on July 4^th, board not sure if good idea with 4H having a horse show same day, discussed other options of where to have pull other than Whitney Point Fairgrounds.  Nate made motion to forget about having pull on July 5^th at Whitney Point 2^nd by Dwight Shoemaker, all in favor

Motion made to put an email address on next sheet so that people can contact directly with questions. Make up Horse Puller email account on yahoo.

Letter from Bill Torrey was read regarding cost to renew service for maintenance of website.  Minimum donation requested $200 with a request for users to donate to sight themselves.  Board discussed what to send and ways to improve.  Board would like to have Bill update our site more often with new pictures.  Motion made by Wayne Dodge to send Bill $250 2^nd by Jackson Sterle, vote all in favor.

Spring Pull advertisements submitted to The Draft Horse Journal and Country Folks as of now.  Discussions of other places to advertise through to try and attract more people, mentioned advertise in Buffalo area, or have mentioned on next Steam Engine newsletter, Doug will contact.  Discussed welcome party and what to have, Kelly agrees to order and get pizza for welcome party, Doug will contact Frito Lay to donate chips again this year, and get soda.  Brian will check on getting donation from Anheuser – Busch.  Discussed having vendors at Spring Pull as another attraction for Friday night and Saturday morning. 

Larue brought up needing an announcer for Spring Pull, Rusty will check with Jim Cady and get back to Larue with his answer.  Larue brought up that last year confusion in minutes regarding admission for workers.  Motion made that everyone pays and it will be at the discretion of the association to reimburse.

Spring Pull Job Assignments:

Spring Pull Raffle: Howard Smith

50 / 50 tickets – Jay Kessler & Rusty VanEtten Doug will get 50/50 tickets.

Camper and Stalls – Larry Dodge & Wayne Dodge

Programs – Larue Austin

Measuremen – Bob Simpson

Auctioneer / Calcutta – Donnie Middaugh or Brian Resseguie

Bookkeeper – Sue Simpson

Calcutta – Dwight Shoemaker or Nate Wooster

Judge – Larry Dodge

Weighmaster – Doug Smith

Gate – Jackson Sterle and Larue Austin and Nate Wooster

Tickets in Warm – up ring – Doug Smith

Ringmen – Nate Wooster and Bob Williams

Overhead Door – Jackson Sterle

11:30 - line up in exercise ring.

11:45 – everyone ready to go in ring

12:00 – start pull

Larue made motion for next meeting to be held on May 4^th to discuss Memorial weekend pulls and upcoming fair pulls.  All in favor.

Discussion to raise meeting room fee to $100, motion made by Dwight Shoemaker, 2^nd Nate Wooster, all in favor.

Motion to adjourn at 2:30pm by Nate Wooster, 2^nd Jackson Sterle, all in favor.

NYSHPA BOD Meeting
Sunday, October 14, 2007

Meeting called to order at 12:20 pm.

Present: Larue Austin, Doug Smith, Larry Dodge, Jay Kessler , Jackson Sterle, Bob Williams, Terry Riese, Dwight Shoemaker, Nate Wooster, Wayne Dodge, Howard Smith

Absent: Chad Newman, Bob Simpson, Brian Resseguie,

Minutes from June meeting read and motion made to approved by Jackson Sterle , 2^nd Nate Wooster, all in favor.

Treasurer’s Report was read and motion made to approved by Larry Dodge, 2^nd Jay Kessler, all in favor.

Old Business

Discussion of Whitney Point fair pull and all happy with outcome.  Alexander pull had most crowds of any event they ever have held and want to another pull next year. 

New Business

Point System Committee Report –Possible tie for 4^th in the heavy.  Wayne will recount to verify.  How many prizes do we want to give away? Same as last year, 1 set blankets, 2 sets halters.

Discussion was held on an award for attendance at pulls.  Further discussion took place on whether to award anything if somebody already won in point system contests.  Halters will be awarded.  All in favor.

Nominating Committee read nominees for each position.   Motion to accept made by Wayne Dodge and 2^nd Nate Wooster, all in favor.

Discussion of entertainment at the banquet.  Freddie Wolfer refused offer to entertain.  Doug will contact the DJ from last year.  Menu same as last year.  Cash bar at 6:30pm, dinner at 7:30pm.  Doug will check on room rate. 

Machine is at Doug’s and all set for winter.  Scott Blanchard has elected not to operate for 2008.  Pressure washer was not on the machine when Doug got it but Scott said he would get it to him.

Motion to adjourn at 1:45pm by Larry Dodge, 2^nd Nate Wooster, all in favor.

NYSHPA BOD Meeting
Sunday, June 3, 2007

Meeting called to order at 12:20 pm.

Present: Larue Austin, Doug Smith, Larry Dodge, Bob Simpson, Jackson Sterle, Bob Williams, Terry Riese, Dwight Shoemaker, Nate Wooster, Brian Resseguie, Wayne Dodge, Howard Smith

Absent: Chad Newman, Jay Kessler

Minutes from February meeting approved by Jackson Sterle,  2^nd by Bob Simpson.  All in favor.

Treasurer’s Report including Spring Pull and Harpursville results read and approved by Wayne Dodge, 2^nd Jackson Sterle.  All in favor.

Boat Trailer will be dropped off at Larry Dodge’s home after Clifton Springs for repairs. 

Slots machine revenue report given by Dwight Shoemaker.  Dwight read a letter written to request information on obtaining money from slots for agricultural events.

Point System committee report.  Wayne all set for this year.  New fair pulls of Waterloo, Weedsport and Alexander will be added as Point System Pulls.

Nominating Committee – nothing to report.

New Business

4^th July Pull – no pony pull this year.  Job assignments – Weighmaster & judge – Larry Dodge, Announcer – Brian Resseguie, Books – Vicki Somes, Measuremen Lights – Jackson Sterle and Heavy – Wayne Dodge, Gate – Nate Wooster and Larue Austin, 50/50 raffle – Howard Smith and Bob Williams.  Food vendor all set, same as prior years.  A recording of National Anthem suggested by Wayne.  Watering tracking will be setup by Doug. 

Fair job assignments:

Weedsport : Weighmaster, Announcer & Bookkeeper – Vicki Somes, Judges will be picked from attendees, Measuremen - ?

Angelica: Judge and weighmaster - Larry Dodge.

Hemlock: Announcer – Ed Pepper, Weighmaster – Nate Wooster, Judge – Bob Williams Heavy, Nate Wooster lights

Waterloo: Teams weighed at Angelica and Hemlock will not have to weigh.  Judge & weighmaster – Larry Dodge, Announcer & books – Vicki Somes , Measuremen ?

Canandaigua: Judge -  Larry or Wayne Dodge,   Books and weighmaster Vicki Somes

Boonville: Weighmaster – Vicki Somes, Judge – Doug Smith Heavy and Howard Smith Light

Whitney Point: Overweight pull – rounds, all 3 hitches in a row within 5 minutes,  Bough’s will donate their boat for the pull.  Pull only 1 way and no spotting 3^rd hook.   Announcer – Carol Smith, Books – Deb Williams, Judge – Bob Williams.  Weighmaster – Wayne Dodge, Measuremen – Nate Wooster.

New Paltz Announcer & Books – Sue Simpson, Weigmaster – attendees, Judge - attendees

Honesdale: Horses that pull at New Paltz will not weigh at Honesdale.  Motion made by Nate Wooster, 2^nd Wayne Dodge. Weighmaster and Judge – Nate Wooster.  Announcer  - ?

Grahamsville: Judge & Weighmaster Larry Dodge, Announcer - ?, Measuremen -?

Truamansburg – Weighmaster, Announcer & Books -  Vicki Somes, Judge - Bob Williams

Syracuse: Announcer – Ed Pepper, Books – Vicki Somes, Measuremen – Red Parks, Judge and weighmaster – Larry Dodge

Meshoppen: Judge – Nate Wooster

Alexander: Judge – Doug Smith Heavy and Wayne Dodge Lights, Weighmaster – Doug Smith,  Announcer - Howard Smith

Dress Code for State Fair was discussed and tabled..

Banquet - $100 raffle.  Motion by Dwight Shoemaker, 2^nd Nate Wooster.  All in favor.  Discussion regarding giving a free meal to buyers of raffle tickets was dismissed. 

Suggested Freddy Wolfer entertain for annual banquet and may entice more western members to attend.  DJ from last year has already been contacted and has penciled in.  Possibility of hiring Freddy  at later date if DJ cancels.

Motion to adjourn at 2:10pm by Nate Wooster, 2^nd Howard Smith.  All in favor

NYSHPA BOD Meeting
Sunday, February 18, 2007

 Meeting called to order at 12:12 pm.

Present: Larue Austin, Doug Smith, Larry Dodge, Bob Simpson, Jackson Sterle, Bob Williams, Terry Riese, Dwight Shoemaker, Nate Wooster, Brian Resseguie, Wayne Dodge, Jay Kessler

Absent: Howard Smith, Chad Newman

Meeting minutes from December 3 were read and motion to approve made by Nate Wooster, 2nd Wayne Dodge.  All in favor.

Treasurer’s report read and motion to approve by Jay Kessler, 2^nd Jackson Sterle.  All in favor.

Old Business

Fair Convention report given by Doug Smith.  Angelica and Boonville increased monies for championship.  Hamburg monies reallocated and dropped 3 places.  Whitney Point signed a contract for fair pull with an overweight pull held on the boat.  2-year max for overweight pull then must go to 2 classes. Morris may not be holding pull this year.  Talked to Owego but they never came to discuss contract.  No pull at Harmony, NJ this year due to lack of horses.  Honesdale has signed again.  Forksville and Harford are definitely having a pull but will not commit to contract until they hold individual board meetings to discuss fees.  Grahamsville and New Paltz are definite with increase in premiums.  Angelica officials asked that alcohol consumption be deterred on the track and they will mail all checks. 

Terry Riese offered thanks to the officers for attendance at fair convention.  He stated that we should anticipate the loss of 2 pulls a year and we need to be more aggressive to get more pulls to replace the ones lost.  Whitney Point has been approached for years and we were finally success. 

Point System – Wayne will administer the program again.  Discussion took place as to what pulls will be counted.  Jay suggested only pulls that are contracted and drug tested.  The following pulls will be counted:

Whitney Point – July 4th

Afton

Angelica

Hemlock

Canandaigua

Boonville

Whitney Point Fair

New Paltz

Honesdale

Hamburg

Grahamsville

Trumansburg

Harford

State Fair

Meshoppen

Boat Trailer – Dwight, Doug and Larue assessed the repairs needed.  There are holes in floor and it was suggested that ¾ plywood be used to cover over top of existing floor.  Discussion took place regarding going over the top of existing or tearing off old flooring and replacing to keep weight factor down.  Boards on the trailer have been cracked in places but majority is okay to screw replacement boards to.  Larry offered to provide labor to strip down to iron to sand and paint frame then replace with plank.  Nate made motion to reimburse Larry for expenses on repairing boat.  2^nd Jay Kessler.

Dwight reported findings on slots support.  Letter needs to be drafted and sent to state.  State has cut aid for agricultural events and has become more of a business to bring in events that will make money.  

New Business

Whitney Point Overweight pull – 1000 pound increments for rounds so the last weight in a round is then the first weight on the next round to eliminate having to load and unload blocks.  Choice of driver to ride or walk.  50 pound blocks will be used.  Block company in Binghamton that may donate half the block if their name is painted on boat.  Time is a factor to get the pull done in 3 hours.  Set minimum at 3500 and leave max open.  Blocks will have to be taken off at the end of each round before next round starts so no one is excluded from pulling.

Spring Pull – Sponsors are welcome and each member is encouraged to get more.  To date $300 from Comfort Inn and $500 from Sugar Valley, a harness shop.  The harness shop will bring some items for sale.  Sponsor info put in pull program.  Nate suggested inviting a horse equipment logging vendor to donate and participate with vendor space at the pull.  $.25 square foot will be charged for vendor space.  Discussion ensued regarding attracting vendors. 

Spring Pull Advertising – ads put in Draft Horse Journal and Country Folks.  Any ads that are placed need to state that there is a $10 admission fee.  Fingerlakes equine papers have requested to run ad in their papers.  Pennysaver ad will be investigated in lieu of “light sign” at Fairgrounds.  Welcome party?  Discussion took place regarding providing food.  Doug made motion we provide beer, soda, chips, cheese & crackers, etc.  Bob Simpson 2^nd. 

Spring Pull Job Assignments –

Ring men – Bob Williams and Jackson

Announcer – Ed Pepper

Raffle – Howard Smith

50/50 tickets – Jay Kessler and Nate Wooster

Programs – 250 Larue Austin

Measuremen – Bob Simpson

Books – Sue Simpson

Calcutta – Dwight Shoemaker

Gate – Nate Wooster and Larue Austin

Judge – Brian Resseguie

Weighmaster – Doug Smith

Tickets in warm-up ring – Doug Smith

Overhead door – Larry Dodge

Stalls and campers – Wayne & Larry Dodge

11:30 am line-up in exercise ring.

Harpursville and 4^th July?    Bob Simpson made motion for Harpursville, 2^nd Wayne Dodge.

4^th July – motion made by Nate Wooster 2nd, Bob Simpson.

Jay Kessler made a motion that workers for Spring Pull should not have to pay admission.  2^nd Bob Simpson.

Nate Wooster stated that all 50/50 tickets need to be same color for each pull.   Doug will get tickets. 

Terry Riese mentioned that he saw Keith Hill coming out of the hospital and suggested that the association recognize his past contributions as President of the association.   

Bill Torrey wrote letter to Doug stating costs to renew service.  Other associations have indicated interest.  Minimum is $150 with a request for donations from users of the sight. 

Motion to adjourn at 2:10 pm made by Nate Wooster, 2^nd Jay Kessler.