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Dear Region 9:

The Minnesota convention was a huge success! Words cannot describe the enthusiasm shown by this club. Thank you so much for your hospitality and your genuine support of the Morgan horse and AMHA. While the weather was cold, we were able to enjoy many exciting seminars and barn tours. The annual meeting was held and congratulation go to our elected directors: Jack Gatewood and Sherry Cole (Region 3), Pat West (Region 4), Kris Breyer (Region 5), and Harry Sebring DAL. I am very pleased to share with you that Mary Woolverton received the Golden Reins Award. The new election process went as well as it could have given that this is the first year of mail in ballots; we welcome your comments on this process. The following are highlights from the meetings:

The Registry Committee reports that we have experienced the normal bulge in workload for this time of year with stallion reports coming in as expected. Registrations and transfers are in the ball park estimate of prediction. The committee approved a new form "authorization to issue frozen semen certificates". Note: NAIS is on our radar screen and we will have information out as we have it. The registry on line is becoming more popular and we will continue to discuss merits of CD/Volumes. If you have questions on Registry contact Tyler@morganhorse.com

IT reports that they are currently reviewing the web site and will be making plans to do some formatting and content updates/changes. We plan to include more Youth pages and increase the visibility of our affinity partners. If you have input contact sara@morganhorse.com.

By Laws had a record meeting of seven minutes due to the hard work of the committee in 2007. We will continue discussion of member requests for some changes. If you have input contact Linnea@morganhorse.com

Finance reports that 2007 income was less than budget projections and registration income was down a bit. The staff and board are focusing on improvements for both areas. The report from the auditor was reviewed and some minor suggestions that were made are being implemented. We thank Harry Sebring for his very hard work as Chair of Finance.

Key points from the Board Meeting included: Our membership accounts as of 12/31/2007 are at 10,821. Barns 8 and 9 will be all new for the 2008 Grand National. We have spent about $30,000 in the past two years on legal expenses and hope that this trend is over. The working committees are humming along on projects. In May, we will have a huge gala at the building; stay tuned for those details. We are busy formalizing the documentation of all processes and procedures (getting it all in the same format) so that we can leave a legacy for the future boards.

The Stallion Service Auction set a record with $159,639! I'm especially pleased with this since funds are ear marked for marketing and promotion. I'm glad to be home and enjoyed the week immensely! Thank You to our Minnesota Morgan Family!

Linnea
Director, Region 9
Linnea@morganhorse.com

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