RE-ELECT CHAR BLACKWELL TO BOARD POSITION NO. 2


"Let's keep the emphasis on the horse and the trust of our membership"


As your elected member of the BOD I have attempted through this web site to keep you informed of how I have been working for you and to let you know which of the goals and issues in my 2000 campaign flyer I have worked to make a reality.

Hello, MFTHBA friends,
      Thank you for your support and confidence in the three years I have served you on the MFTHBA Board of Directors.  In that period of time our association, through a united effort of our Board, arose from financial instability to the financial surplus to fund and continue to fund many needed projects for our growing association.
      As a director, during my term I have seen my pre election goals addressed, achieved, or in the  process of being implemented. Below is a sampling of measures I researched, recommended, moved to implement, etc., as your director.
 

  1. Database Project, entry of all pedigree records to computer for member access through the office, the internet, and, eventually, on CD.  I made the proposal for this, researched the various aspects of its implementation, and made the motion for this project.
  2. Update of our office equipment and computer software. I also made this motion.
  3. Credit Card transactions and purchases possible (at last)  in our office and on the internet.  This was another proposal I submitted and made the motion to implement.
  4. Affiliate needs measures and Promotional projects. I have supported and made motions to approve numerous affiliate need and promotion projects.
  5. Versatility needs, projects, demos, and equipment. I have supported, made motions, seconded, motions on many versatility issues.
  6. Improvements and additions to our facilities, and I am currently working to provide more and better handicap parking and access. I look forward to eventually covering the arena, building a barn with stalls for rent to those who don't own stalls, solving some parking issues, etc.
  7. As BOD Rep to the Youth Committee I have worked to set in place a  Standardized National Youth Program allowing youth members throughout the world and in our affiliates an opportunity to become actively involved and receive points toward cash awards in our Youth Program.  Under my watch the Youth Achievement program was formed and a Youth Ambassador program is being developed for youth to youth promotion. We also have developed an FFA presence.
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  9. I initiated inter committee cooperation for common goals which has made it possible for our youth to work with the Trail Ride committee to help keep public trails open to  all of us for horseback riding and through cooperation with the Promotion committee we will be attending the National FFA convention this year in support of our breed, and look forward to other inter committee projects.
  10. I have also worked to achieve self sufficient and ongoing funding for youth projects without tapping into association funds. I made the motion to approve the commissioning  of a Missouri Fox Trotter statue which is being sold with a portion of the profit going to the Youth and  I made the motion to pursue having a Missouri Fox Trotter License Plate approved in the legislature and the income from the sales of this license plate used for our Youth Program, etc.
      As our association continues to grow, this is no time to alter our positive course, but a time to continue with knowledgeable representation on the Board to insure well planned growth, continued emphasis on membership needs and services, and continued support and expansion of  programs for our youth who are our future.
     With your support I will continue to put the emphasis on our Missouri Fox Trotting Horses, methods to further their recognition and appreciation, and the overseeing of the
integrated needs of ALL the membership with the advantage of seniority and experience.

Charlotte Blackwell
MFTHBA Director, Position #2