February 4th, 2008
Minutes from the Lipha meeting held Monday, February 4th, 2008 at the Paradise Diner in Smithtown, N.Y. 7:30 p.m.> > In attendance were: Debby Deleyer, Marty Deleyer, Steve Kraus, Lisa Levy, Eileen Volpe, Myrna Treuting, Susan Haralabatos, June Anatra, Linda Panetta, Carol Little, Meredith Smith, J.P. Roukis, Donna Emory, Tom Mannos and Linda Solana> > Debby Deleyer started the meeting at 7:50p.m. after the conclusion of the horse show committee meeting.> > The minutes from the January 2008 meeting were read by Steve Kraus. Lisa Levy approved the minutes, and Marty Deleyer 2nd. > > Debby brought up the point that we should not be so quick to approve the minutes as there were a few mistakes, and once the minutes are accepted as read they are final, and will be posted on the internet as they were accepted.> > The treasurers report was read by Carol Little.> >
COMMITTEE REPORTS> > JR. PHA- J.P. Roukis spoke to the PHA as a representative of the USEF youth council. He asked the PHA for a donation on behalf of the youth council, which would help to expand their budget, and be used for expenses of their convention, and other educational programs they would like to host. He also mentioned that the USHJA had made a donation. Debby suggested that J.P. provide the finance committee with the information needed to make a decision, which will then be discussed and voted on by the members of the PHA.> He also spoke as a representative of the Jr. PHA and requested that a Sr. member be present at their meetings as an advisor.> >
DINNER DANCE REPORT- Before the report was given by Donna Emory, Debbie gave a thank you to Donna, and the committee for all their hard work. Everyone applauded their efforts.> > Donna said that the overall feedback on the new format was positive. > > One negative point was that the recipients did not stay up in the front for group pictures. Steve brought up the point that the people receiving the awards probably were unaware that they should stay in the front until they were photographed. It was suggested that a representative tell the recipients that they should stay in the front so they could have a group photo taken. There was also discussion of maybe having assigned seats in the front for the recipients, but Debby thought this would not be practical, especially with small children whose parents would probably want to sit with them.> Myrna thought that the ceremony seemed a little rushed. Debby felt that this was due to the fact that we were giving out more awards than in the past, this was the first year for the new format, and we weren't sure how long it was going to take. Linda made the point that it was difficult to get people into the room, and that there should be representatives of the PHA to help usher them in. Now that we know how long it will last, we can make adjustments to smooth out the ceremony.> Meredith Smith will be assisting Donna on the committee for next year. She will be in charge of the favors. There was also a discussion on changing the favors. The general feeling was it is time for something new.> There was also discussion regarding advertising on the tables. There will be no advertising left on the tables. If the people donating prizes for the raffle want to leave business cards by the baskets, that would be all right.> AID TO
MEMBERS No aid to members at this time. It was mentioned that Patty Auricchio was in hospice.> >
MEMBERSHIP There are no new members > >
OLD BUSINESS There is no old business.> >
NEW BUSINESS Tom Manos discussed having an audit of the accounts done, as per the bylaws. This should be done by an outside auditor, or the PHA officers as stated in the bylaws.> The USHJA has given us a list of awards which we are eligible to give out at our horse show. Lisa Levy will review the list and give it back to Debby.> > The next meeting will be held on March 3rd, at 7:30 p.m. at the Paradise Diner in Smithtown, N.Y.. > > A motion was made by Tom Manos to adjourn, and 2nd by Mary Deleyer.
Minutes LIPHA meeting held Jan 7 2008 at the Paradise Diner Smithtown Ny 7:30pm
Debby Deleyer opened the meeting with a reading of the minutes .
Minutes were read and approved.
Financial report was read copies may be obtained upon request.
Committee Reports:
Jr committees
Jp Rourkis reported that the younger members will be taking on more responsibilities.
The Max Amaya clinic was well attended
General discussion about expectations of both groups .Jrs feel they should be getting more active support from the Sr members.
Sr members feel the Jr membership should be more active and supportive of the sr membership's activities.
Marty suggests that they find a Sr member that they can work with. Debby informed all that she would attend the next Jr. meeting.
Dinner Dance:
Donna Emory was not there but sent in a report. All is in place for a successful Dinner dance.
Membership:
Linda nominates Lisa Bogert she is well known to many members and is accepted as a Professional member.
Horse Show report:
Marty de Leyer, this years manager gave this report. We are currently actively looking for sponsorship.
USHJA Report:
Karin Immerman gave report from the USHJA meeting .
Old Business:
Tom Mannos reported that to remind all that the revised by-laes contains a revision of the scholarship availability which specified that asscociate and professional members were now included and he asked this be reminded to all at the dinner dance,
Next meeting will be held Feb 4 2008 at 7:30pm Paradise
.Diner Smithtown NY Horse Show meeting prior at 7:00pm
Meeting over at 9:10pm
