August 2, 2018

KEEPING YOU INFORMED

• Motions can be amended during discussion to change, remove or add wording to the motion, if defeated the original motion continues to vote
• Debate can be closed by several options: (reasonable length of time, too long, getting off point)
  • Vote of the group (2/3 vote)
  • The chair if no one seeks the floor for further debate
  • Move to call the previous question
  • Move to limit discussion to two minutes per speaker
• After discussion, the chair restates the motion and conducts the vote and announces the result of the vote

Code of Conduct Tenant #4

Opposing points of view: A director/alternate/committee member will endeavor to foster harmonious relationships with other committee members by frank and good faith discussion in meetings, and, at all times be open minded, recognizing that expression of opposing views is often healthy to ultimate committee decision.

CURRENT NEWS

September 3

APHA Offices closed for Labor Day

September 17-30

APHA Open/Amateur World Championship Show
 

OUR 2019 MOVE TO THE STOCKYARDS

In this section of LeaderCare, we will be updating you weekly on what is going on with our relocation to the Stockyards Historic District.  Construction has started.  Check out this live cam.
Promote your barn, your legacy or your horse.  By doing so you will be memorializing yourself in the history of APHA. APHA’s new offices will be in the historic Fort Worth Stockyards.  There APHA will be seen and visited by millions of tourists each year.  APHA is dedicated to provide a totally western experience within our new offices which will compliment those who have chosen to be a part of the building displays and architecture.  Here is one way of having your family, horse or ranch memorized at the new APHA headquarters.  Read more …

SHOW MANAGEMENT CORNER

Advertise your shows
Take advantage of one judge shows with clinics
Attention to details makes for the best shows
Take care of your judges by being a good show manager
Make your show fun
Know the rules
Contact your judges the day before your show
Provide judge scribes
Recognize exhibitors for their hard work
Bring in new participants
Post scoresheets

DIRECTOR RESOURCES

Standing Committee meeting minutes
Executive Committee meeting minutes
Board of Directors’ meeting minutes
2018 APHA Strategic Plan
APHA Financial Strength
Tips on Chairing Your APHA Committee
“Marked for Greatness” video presentations

CONTACT ME

APHA Executive Director
Billy Smith
(office) 817/222-6401
(cell) 806/679-9412
(email) billy@apha.com
(Twitter) #billyAPHA
See you down the trail.

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