BEC Fall meeting had a quorum with Ramiro Perez, Kay Greenbury, Alfredo Gonzalez, Tom Reed, and Betsy Ketcham present.
The meeting opened with the approval of minutes from the Spring meeting, followed by a discussion of the proposed candidates for the BEC election. Alfredo Gonzalez, Kay Greenbury and Ramiro Perez would like to remain on the BEC. Tom Reed, Rafael Madrigal and Betsy Ketcham prefer not to serve for the next term.. Bill Taylor, Adrienne LaFar, Doreen Kula and Sherry McGalliard would like to join the BEC for next year. We would like to thank all breeders on this first BEC for their service over the last two years and move forward with the following proposed slate of candidates:
Ramiro Perez, Hacienda de la Cruz
Alfredo Gonzalez, Rancho El Afortunudo
Kay Greenbury, Avalon Farms
Bill Taylor, Xavier Farms
Adrienne LaFar, Xavier Farms
Doreen Kula, Aisling Sport Horses
Sherry McGalliard, Epic Andalusians
We also discussed the successes of the BEC this year – show sponsorships for the CA and NV ANCCE shows, the TRC clinic series and TRC event, and the Born in America awards. We discussed the upcoming SICAB and USPRE week events with the emphasis this coming year on Breeder information and education.
Betsy Ketcham
Vice President