<strong>2007</strong> USLR Annual Meeting Shannon Rogers Simpson, reporter The meeting was opened by Tim Foley with warm thanks to Cele Noble for her hard work on the newsletter, Rennie Squier for the database, Charlie and Linda Duggan for the new computer, the Outgoing and Incoming Board of Directors, and a big salute to Nancy Stockdale and Melinda Suydam (who was unable to be present due to riding lessons in Piber!). Tim read the new mission statement for the USLR, which reflected the desire for one unified organization, stressing the roles of volunteers, striving for professionalism in all things, being sure to include all persons and adding more value and services to the membership. Nancy Stockdale reported (per Melinda) that in the first half of the year, the USLR has registered 27 purebred, one appendix and eight half <strong>Lipizzan</strong>s. Additionally, she reported on registrations from 1981 to <strong>2007</strong>. There have been 1309 total registrations of purebred horses since 1981 and another 54 in the appendix registry. Some of these could be considered part-bred, but with research into Romanian records it is possible their pedigrees could be filled in. There were also 288 registered (DNA tested) and 49 recorded (untested) half <strong>Lipizzan</strong>s for a total of 337. Treasurer Lyn Schaeffer reported that in the period of August 15, 2006 to August 14, <strong>2007</strong>, there was a 35% increase in income but only a 21% increase in expenses. The treasurer’s report will be available online within one week. The stallion auction raised $3900. She was pleased to report that income was 10% above the projected budget and the expenses were only 2% ahead, showing that we are sticking to the budget rather well. A thank you was offered to Rennie Squier for programming, rectifying data and teaching everyone how to use the new database. New features include better links between membership records and the registry data, links to DNA markers, better compatibility, easier changes and updates, and the ability to add a horse’s photograph to the record, as well as micro-chipping information. Members are asked to please e-mail good photographs of their horses to the USLR office for inclusion in pedigree records, although they will not be printed on the pedigree at this time. It will now be possible to complete transfers of ownership in three working days, along with faster registration, naming assistance, better security and offsite storage in multiple sites. It was reported that the website is now professionally done in an endeavor to keep the news current. New features include a member locator. Please zoom in and check your information for accuracy! If you do not wish to participate, please notify the USLR office. Other new features include the Stork Corner (send in photos of your new babies!!!) and <strong>Lipizzan</strong> Legacy, which will feature a photo and brief story about <strong>Lipizzan</strong>s who have passed away. Please send photos and information to shannonsimpson@comcast. net or Lyn Schaeffer at farview@together. net . It is hoped that eventually we can compile, as complete as possible, a pictorial history of the <strong>Lipizzan</strong>s who have lived in the <strong>United</strong> <strong>States</strong>. Linda Duggan asked that members please consider joining committees and to let the office know if they have a special talent or profession that could be helpful. She also discussed our presence on RFD- TV and advertisement successes this past year. She reminded members that there is support material, such as pamphlets and displays, if you just ask for them at the office! There has been a significant spike in merchandise sales including shipments to Canada and France! Newsletter revenue has more than doubled. Much layout is done by Carol Eilers – many thanks go out to her. Please consider supporting her publication, Apples ‘n Oats [www.applesnoats.com], to show your appreciation! All members are encouraged to send information, new ideas or stories to Cele or Linda to keep the newsletter fresh and interesting. The entire slide show presentation of the meeting is available for viewing on the Member Information page at our website, at www.USLR.org. The ballots were counted (95 were returned) and we would like to congratulate Tim Foley who remains as President; Muffin Smith who remains as Secretary; and new board members Mella Smith and Chris York. The dissolution of USLR and the transfer of assets to LFA were discussed at great length. Ingun Littorin reminded everyone that the formation of the LFA as a single, unified membership organization is an inclusive effort, and that “everyone involved has put their heart and soul into it…”. It was agreed that the goals for the LFA are to be a democratic organization, to continue to offer professional services, and to understand that the Pedigree Trust is simply a legal “backup system” for the records that we agree with and support. All pedigrees are being submitted to the ILF for inclusion in their online database. Tim Foley called for a voice vote of the membership of all those for the unification of the USLR, LANA and ALBA. It was spinetingling to hear the massive chorus of “AYE” resounding across the fields at Tempel Farms, and Tim declared it to be by acclaim. <strong>2007</strong> ALBA Annual Meeting Gayla Edwards, reporter After an interesting mini-clinic on “Teaching the Piaffe from Young to Finished Horse,” by the director of training, Jochen Hippenstiel, the first meeting of the <strong>2007</strong> symposium was ALBA. The board was represented by President, Ingun Littorin; Secretary, June Boardman; and Treasurer, Rennie Squier. Ingun gave a brief welcome, history of ALBA and an overview of the meeting. June quickly went over the minutes from the last meeting in 2006 and Rennie offered the treasurer’s report; the following a synopsis of that report: • Beginning balance $2269.88 • Income $2186.34 • Expenses $1419.12 • Ending balance $3037.10 Other reports: • The goal of ALBA is to be part of the LFA but at the present we are still a separate entity. • In <strong>2007</strong> ALBA is developing a list of judges for evaluations in the US and will facilitate evaluation around the country. LIF • Ingun was appointed Vice President of the LIF board and she gave a brief synopsis of information, which she will be writing up in a report herself. • Of great importance to us in the US, is the development of a world-wide web site of registered <strong>Lipizzan</strong>s to which the LFA will add its data, and will update yearly. • Anyone will be able to pull up info on any <strong>Lipizzan</strong> in the world. • The first LIF judges training session was held at Piber with two more to follow shortly. Ingun will try to get us all a download of all the specifics from those meetings. More will be written up on the LIF activities. The ALBA meeting ended and we were off for a tour of the Tempel Farm stables, horses and pastures – What a treat! <strong>2007</strong> LANA Annual Meeting Kathleen Donnelly, reporter September 8, <strong>2007</strong> - The meeting convened at 2:15 p.m., led by John Gliege. A quorum was present. Board members attending were Tom Hull, Sandy Heaberlin, Melody Hull, Susan Castle, John Gliege, plus Delphi Toth, Gary Lashinsky. and Carolyn Proeber by telephone. I. Mel gave the Treasurer’s Report for the fiscal year July 1, 2006 – June 30, <strong>2007</strong>. Net was -$400 for the year. Significant expenses were printing, $5,000 and promotions, $1,300. 10 - USLR News <strong>Fall</strong>, <strong>2007</strong> Continued on page 12
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