November 6th, we will be voting on several things, including 2025 Board Members. Those running for 2025 board positions are:

President - Pam Almond 

Vice President - Angel Johns

Show Secretary - Lisa McCall

Correspondence Secretary - Almira Smith 

Treasurer - Amy Chang

Webmaster - Anja Jacobs

Barn Manager - Lauren Ruehman 

Open Ring Chair - Brian Schnitzer 

Beginner Ring Chair - Julie Martin

Hunter Ring Chair - Alex Allen

Running Ring Chair - Elyse Correll Rose

1st Year Board - Mallory Helland, Grania Holman, & Patty Sloan

(1st Year Board Member rolls to 2nd Year Board, and 2nd Year Board rolls to 3rd Year Board.)

*If you are running opposed, please plan on speaking at the November 6th meeting. We'd like you to take a few minutes to tell us about yourself before we vote.  

Suggested Bylaw Changes to be voted on at the November 6th meeting:1. Create a Annual Costume Charity Show (Halloween Show) Banquet Committee.-This Committee would be responsible for coordinating the entire show, including hiring the judge, bringing the required supplies to host the show, securing a volunteer announcer and scribe, directing volunteers, etc. -Costume/Halloween Show Committee must include one board member who is qualified and responsible for handling the money at the show. -Compensation would be earned volunteer work hours and meeting credits, depending on number of hours worked.2. All changes to Show Sheets must be approved by the board. The board will discuss these changes at the annual incoming/outgoing board meeting or at a later meeting, if needed, prior to our January membership meeting. (Currently, the ring chair decides.)*Note/example - The board needs to decide what is in the best interest for the club financially and to keep the show running smoothly and in a timely manner.**One reason for this suggested change is we've had a few different Hunter Ring Chairs in the past several years who've had to leave RHSC because of other commitments. Each one has added changes to their show sheet. The board needs to make the final decision, especially about major changes to show sheets, while considering what the membership wants, what is economically best for the club, and what will keep the show running in a timely manner. 3. Potential Board Members interested in running for a skilled position or a position handling money for the club need to be interviewed and approved by the board prior to being allowed to run for the position. This will allow the board to ensure the candidate is qualified for the position they are interested in running for and also that the person completely understands the duties and requirements of that position. This will also allow the board time to run a background check prior to the annual November election, especially for anyone handling club funds. These positions include but are not limited to: Show Secretary, Treasurer, and Ring Chairs.Please see our previous post about persons running for board positions. Those will also be voted on at the November 6th meeting.