Duties: The purpose of the Finance Committee is to monitor current financial health and plan the fiscal future of the RMHA in conjunction with members of the Board. The committee’s functions are as follows:
1. Along with the Treasurer and Board to monitor current financial statements.
2. Assist the Treasurer and Board in setting goals for budgeting.
3. Interpret the financial status of the RMHA to the Board.
GENETICS COMMITTEE
Kathy Parrish, Chair
Judy Doss
Dr. Tim Williams
Wendell Wells
Cindi Haack
Dr. Steve Autry
Dr. Kathryn Graves (UK) Advisor
Duties: The purpose of the Genetics Committee is to monitor the genetic status of the Rocky Mountain Horse. The Genetics Committee will also provide the membership of the RMHA with accurate, timely and detailed statistics and information for the express purpose of sustaining sound breeding practices. Through this activity committed efforts will be maintained to preserve the genetic uniqueness of the breed. The Genetics Committee shall solicit services of professionals in fields of research, medicine and genetics to assist in efforts and/or recommendations to the membership.
INTERNATIONAL SHOW COMMITTEE
Gary Neidert, Chair
Ann Adkins
Carol Fred
Dan Kimbrell
Angela Jaggers
Gary Gwisdalla Clinic Advisor
Duties: The International Show Committee (ISC) shall be responsible for coordinating all activities relating to the Rocky Mountain Horse Association Annual International Show (International Show). Such activities shall include:
1. The recommendation of a professional show manager for approval by the Board.
2. Coordination of all volunteers.
3. Preparation of Marketing, advertising and general promotional materials and programs.
4. Management of stall assignments.
5. Coordination of all matters associated with the Kentucky Horse Park.
6. Management of vendor contracts.
7. Recommending the class schedule for approval by the Board.
(See Rules, Section 6, for more)
MARKETING & PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE
Barbara Beamer CH
Elise Hatcher
Marianne Jolley
Jim Pendleton
Jerry Stains
Mike Hammitt
Fay Raisanen
Duties: Within this group, chairpersons and members are assigned to make up the ad-hoc Promotional Committee and the ad-hoc Merchandising Committee that work in tandem with the Marketing & Public Relations Committee. The purpose of the Marketing & Public Relations Committee is to determine and advise the Board regarding media utilization in order to maximize advertising dollars. This committee shall also develop advertising for transmission to selected media and keep current the RMHA’s brochure. The ad-hoc Promotional Committee shall develop videos for riding, training, biting and shoeing for membership access and purchase. This committee shall develop materials for horse fairs and exhibitions and coordinate distribution of these materials. The ad-hoc Merchandising Committee shall assure that all promotional items for sale by the RMHA are maintained in good supply and will coordinate selling of items at horse fairs, exhibits, and shows.
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
Ruth Ross Advisor
Paul Miceli
Stephanie Miceli
Jerri Adlridge
Duties: This committee shall recommend ways to increase the membership base, develop different types of memberships not inconsistent with the Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation and the Bylaws, expanding membership benefits and define responsibilities of members to the RMHA and responsibilities of the RMHA to the members.
Duties: This committee shall be chaired by the Secretary of the RMHA. If the position of Registrar is filled that individual shall be a member of this committee. This committee shall develop, devise and propose to the Board such rules, forms and procedures as will promote the smooth and efficient operation of the Registry. This committee shall be responsible for the records of the RMHA pertaining to registered horses. This committee shall investigate any complaint or disagreement concerning The Registry that cannot otherwise be resolved and recommend action to the Board.
RULES COMMITTEE
Jim Pendleton, Chair
Tom Thurmond
David Swan
Duties: This committee shall be responsible to codify all existing and future actions constituting Rules and Regulations of the RMHA into one published document. This committee shall make suggestions for changes or modifications in wording to existing Rules for purposes of clarity and proper coordination. This committee shall be available as a resource for the Board, other committees and the membership, as requested, to advise on matters pertaining to the Rules and Bylaws. All of the standing committee chairpersons shall be advising members of the Rules Committee for coordination purposes.
SHOW ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Dennie Begley Chair
Marianne Jolley
Deb Kimbrell
Dianne Miller Tabulator
Deb Davis
Paulette Klein
Debi Drewyor
Duties: The Show Advisory Committee (SAC) shall include one of the Directors of Examiners. The SAC shall devise and propose to the Board such Rules and Regulations pertaining to shows and other sanctioned RMHA events as will generally promote their efficient and equitable functioning. The SAC shall establish, arrange and sanction shows, rides and other promotional events of the RMHA. Any member of this committee shall not be a member of the Show Judging Committee or the International Show Committee. The SAC shall coordinate it’s activities with the Show Judging Committee and, to the extent applicable, the International Show Committee.
SHOW JUDGING COMMITTEE
Laurie LeRoy, Chair
Tom Prewitt
Wendell Wells
Paul Kilburn
Duties: The Show Judging Committee (SJC) shall be responsible for making recommendations to the Board for the establishment and maintenance of an RMHA Show Judge licensing program. The SJC will be responsible to develop consistent training needs including, but not limited to, written and video education material, apprenticeship programs and RMHA Show Judge license requirements. The Show Judging Committee will be responsible to define licensing requirements. Any member of this committee shall not be a member of the Show Advisory Committee or the International Show Committee. The SJC shall coordinate it’s activities with the Show Advisory Committee and, to the extent applicable, the International Show Committee.
YOUTH COMMITTEE
Donnie Jaggers - Chair
Angela Jaggers
Josh Murdock
Miranda Elliott
Chris & Jenny Adkins
Will McArther
Duties: The purpose of this committee is to develop a multifunctional program dedicated to the RMHA junior members. As an international youth program the purpose is to:
1. Develop activities and promote the growth of our young people
2. To help in the promotion of both the Rocky Mountain Horse and the RMHA
3. To provide our young people with a means and place for them to grow into our future leaders.
4. Provide educational and fun activities for our youth.
