2024 Meeting Minutes

SYRACUSE PHA MEETING – August 5, 2024

There was a Syracuse PHA meeting on Monday,August 5, 2024.    Present at the meeting was Anne Wernert, Shelly Shaulinski, Liz Pinto, Chris LaBarge, Rosie LaBarge, Mark Frohm, Sarah Donahue, Margir Heberle, Heather Heberle, Claire Affleck, Gail Miller, Sue Mauro, Debbie Lorge, Terese Bouchard

Secretary's Report : A motion was made to accept the Secretary’s report dated June 2024.  The motion was made by Anne; seconded by Heather and carried.

Treasurer's Report : A copy is on file with the secretary.  The motion was made to accept the report by Anne    seconded by Sue and carried.  All are in favor.

Membership Report : No new members.

Rules Report : New USEF rule - as of Dec 1 adults may ride and show ponies at the same show as kids.

High Point Report : Awards for the banquet will remain the same for the 2024 banquet.

Election Report : Becky Bates, Debbie Barmaster, Gail Miller, Margie Heberle, and Claire Affeck are up for election.

Scholarship Report : Nicholas Hughes, Olivia Hughes, and Kenzie Kocher received scholarships.

Grievance Report : Nothing to report.

Show Date Report : Chagrin has sent their dues for their August show to be Syracuse PHA rated.

PHA Show : 

  • Clare will again do the Hospitality Room

  • We will try a 50/50 raffle instead of a silent auction this year.

  • Amy Sweeney will sponsor the Pairs Class again on Saturday.

  • Mark will head the sponsors for the show.

  • In 2026 Andrea Wells will judge

  • Fly scrims for champion awards and saddle pads white / black / navy for reserve

Old Business : We did get a tax id to become Tax Exempt.  Paperwork will be finalized shortly.

New Business : PHA Merchandise –  Chris and Rosie are working on this.

PHA Finals:

  • Hay/shavings – Liz will take care of the contact.

  • The horse has to be nominated 

  • $50 fee if you haven't done 4 shows.

  • Horse has to be nominated to do the finals. 

  • $150 non member fee.

The next meeting will be Monday November 11, 2024 at 11:00 at the RUSH CREEKSIDE RESTAURANT at 6071 East Henrietta Rd.  

SYRACUSE PHA MEETING – June 10, 2024

There was a Syracuse PHA meeting on Monday, June 10.    Present at the meeting was 

Gail Miller, Mark Frohm, Shelly Shaulinski, Liz Pinto, Sue Mauro, Anne Wernert, Claire Afflack, Chris LaBarge, Rosie LaBarge, Margie Heberle, Heather Heberle, Therese Bouchard, Debbie Lorge, Sarah Donahue.

Secretary's Report : A motion was made to accept the Secretary’s report dated March 2024.  The motion was made by Sue Mauro ;seconded by Mark Frohm and carried.  All are in favor

Treasurer's Report : A copy is on file with the secretary.  Liz made a motion to accept the report.  Anne seconded.  All are in favor.

Membership Report : Nothing to report

Rules Report : A rider cannot do an opp divisions and a non-opp division at the same horse show.

High Point Report : Nothing to report

Election Report : Nothing to report

Scholarship Report :  Emily Lowenguth submitted an application.  All are in favor.

Grievance Report : Nothing to report

Show Date Report : Nothing to report

PHA Show : 

  • We had 140 rated showing  91 non rated horses (some cross overs between the rated/unrated)

  • Rob Bielefeld will be judging the hunters in 2024 – Mark will look for a second judge with a jumper card.

  • We may delete select Opp divisions due to time constraints.  Also possible changes to Saturday and Sunday schedule were discussed.

  • There are still a few outstanding bills, but it was a well attended show. 

The next meeting will be Monday August 5 , 2024  at 11:00 at the Hampton Inn in Victor.