GENERAL REPORTS FOR MEMBERS
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GENERAL REPORT TO MEMBERS
1st DECEMBER 2008
SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING
Members were informed of serious concerns which necessitated the calling of a Special General Meeting last Monday 24th November to allow members to determine the future direction of the QHC. Those who attended will be aware that it was a stressful event and that threats of legal action were made against the QHC and those members who requisitioned the SGM and me as secretary for sending out the Notice.
However, the meeting was called in accordance with the wishes of members and in accordance with the Constitution and the members vote gave clear directions.
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR DIRECTORS
Accordingly, Associations are invited to nominate suitable members for secondment as a Director of the QHC Board of Directors. A nomination form is attached for your convenience and should be returned to the Secretary as soon as possible.
NEW PRESIDENT FOR QHC
On Saturday 29th November the Board of Directors met and elected Debbie Dekker as the QHC's new President.
Debbie comes to the presidency with a wealth of experience. She is self employed and has been involved in the horse world for more than 45yrs.
She grew up through the ranks of Pony Club competing in sporting, showjumping and dressage and successfully represented Pony Club at State level in all those fields.
Debbie started the foundation of her Stud when she was only 17 and has been breeding Andalusian horses ever since. She has been heavily involved in showing in hand and performance, both under saddle and more recently, harness.
Debbie has competed successfully in EFA Dressage at State and National Championships to Intermediate II.
At 18 she became an AHAA committee member at the foundation meeting of the QLD Branch and has been actively involved ever since serving as President of the Qld Branch for 12yrs, Federal Delegate for 7yrs and 1 term as President of the Federal Council.
She is a regular Judge and Steward at shows and various disciplines and has organised breed shows for State and National Championships and has run the Andalusian stand at the Horse Breeds Expo at Brisbane Royal Show for more than 12yrs.
She was employed by the DPI&F for a short period during the EI crisis as a Field Officer and earlier this year she did the DPI&F Building Rural Leaders Course.
Debbie has a strong sense of giving back to the horse community and a long history of volunteer work.
Her other Interests are Breeding Damara Sheep and Reading
Her Current Involvements:
AHAA Qld Committee Member since 1983
President of AHAA Qld for 12 years
Federal Delegate AHAA for 7 years
Federal President AHAA
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NEW TREASURER FOR QHC
As Debbie formerly held the portfolio of Treasurer, Linda Nielsen has been elected as Treasurer. Linda grew up in rural Queensland and besides her passionate equine interests her expertise lies in the corporate world. She specializes in logistics planning, systems design, development and implementation and also revenue budgeting so she is ideally suited for the role of Treasurer.
LATEST PROJECTS FOR QHC
The current projects being addressed by the Board of Directors include
Applications for funding for Dr Fiona Thompson to continue in her role as CEO
Finalization of the QHCs Strategic Plan
Application for funding to finalize development of the QHCs Emergency Response Plan
Watching brief on the Horse Levy Bills currently before the Federal Parliament
Direct liaison with the EPA to retain our forest riding trails
Special project regarding Brumby horses in Queensland
Special Government Grants for participants at State & National events
Farm Flow Projects for successful management of horse properties
Accreditation courses for coaches and instructors
Road Safety Programme
Breeding and AI Education Tours
Special grants for members affected by the Hendra Virus lockdown
Thermometers and stereoscopes sponsorship for TPR courses
Education Seminars
QHC MEMBERSHIP
Membership 1st July 08 to 30th June 09.
Fees are extremely reasonable and if you want to
receive up to date information,
be represented and
involved in decisions that affect you
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as the QHC Bumper Sticker says
..you need horse power
 Horse Power bumper stickers can be posted to you on request.
Annual Individual Membership & Commercial Membership Fee: $35.00
Annual Club/Organization Membership Fees:
2 100 members 1 Delegate $75.00
101 200 2 Delegates $150.00
Over 200 3 Delegates $300.00
Membership Application Forms can be downloaded from the QHC website, emailed as an attachment or posted.
Lorraine Decker
Hon Secretary
Qld Horse Council Inc
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