SSHOW monthly minutes Sept., 26, 2005

Meeting called to order by Mike Morgan @ 7:10p.m. held at the 
Prudential 
Bldg. Redwood Rd. S.L.C., Ut.
Members present:
Mike Morgan
Wendy Morgan
Shelia Smith
Leslie Topham
Roy Topham
Nance Walker
Crayton Walker
Excused:  Janae Christiansen,  Dalene Collins

August min. approved as e-mailed to members.  Moved by Shelia, seconded 
by Leslie.

Nance gave treas. rpt. as dictated by Janae.  $838.60 current in bank.

LENGTHY discussion by all members present re: State Fair problems, and 
request of change of venue for that show next yr.  Some of the 
identified problems included, but not limited to:  Limited number of stalls, 
therefore limiting the number of exhibitors,  multiple cancellation of classes 
this yr. in ALL areas and on EVERY session,  poor message being sent to 
youth to hold their sessions on Friday instead of Sat. therefore limited number 
of overall youth entries,  little or NO marketing of the horse show 
component reducing number of spectators,  fireworks sent off EVERY evening over 
the main green barn where horses were stabled...Fri. evening session was 
delayed as Fair Board chose to set off fireworks early, requiring all 
exhibitors to dismount, and leave the arena,  disregarding requests of the 
exhibitors, overall liability of this situation, etc., etc.  Crayton and Shelia 
suggested a letter sent by SSHOW  to the State Fair Board, with copy to 
UABHA,  listing complaints and possible resolutions.  Mike suggested 
calling Sid Baucom, horse repres. to the Fair Board, with the above listed 
concerns, and setting a mtg. time for those interested (including ALL trainers 
with concerns) and Mr. Baucom to negotiate compromises, or a change of venue 
for next yrs. show.
Resolution:  Mike will call Mr. Baucom representing both SSHOW and 
MSTWHBA presenting our concerns and arrange for a mtg. time.

High Point Awards Banquet:  Suggested date for Fri. Oct. 14th, but 
Leslie pointed out the Tophams barn would be difficult to schedule for that 
time. 
Nance, Leslie, & Mike will call and get dates and places as well as 
prices from several banquet facilities.  Specifics will be announced in the 
next newsletter.
Mike made motion to propose a budget for the awards @ $300.00 Roy 
seconded...unam. approved.

Crayton made a motion to request a formal budget from the UABHA for the 
2005 yr. This will provide a clear acctg. from the umbrella organization on 
expenditures.  Roy seconded.  Unam. approved.

Shelia, newsletter editor, will put all info. re: Awards Banquet in the 
Sept. newsletter.
Depending on date of banquet, next mtg. will be held at banquet OR  
usual mtg. time Mon. Oct. 17th @ 7p.m.  EXACT time will be listed in 
newsletter.

Mtg. adjourned @ 9:24p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Nance Walker, SSHOW secty.