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NCHA TELEPHONIC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING

TUESDAY, MARCH 27, 2018

The NCHA Executive Committee met telephonically on Tuesday, March 27, 2018.  The meeting was called to order by President Lewis Wray at 5:00 p.m., CST, with a quorum of 11 members present. Those present were:  President Lewis Wray, Ernie Beutenmiller, Kathy Daughn, Rock Hedlund, Jay Klamon, Matt Miller, Tommy Neal, Phil Rapp, Tatum Rice and Ronnie Smith.  Also present was NCHA Executive Director Chuck Smith.

Proposed Changes to NCHA ByLaws as Presented by NCHA Long-Range Planning Committee

Discussion was held regarding a redlined version of the NCHA Bylaws are presented to the Executive Committee by the Long-Range Planning Committee (“LRPC”) at the March 20, 2018, meeting of the Executive Committee. It was noted that there had been considerable discussion amongst the Executive Committee members regarding changes to Article 5, Section 3 as proposed by the LRPC.

After further discussion a MOTION was made by Rock Hedlund and SECONDED by Ernie Beutenmiller to accept the proposed changes presented by the LRPC with the exception of the proposed changes to Article 5, Section 3.  Article 5, Section 3 proposed changes will be sent back to the LRPC for further review.  There being no further discussion, MOTION PASSED.

Approval of March 20-21, 2018, Executive Committee Minutes

After discussion, MOTION was made by Ernie Beutenmiller and SECONDED by Ron Pietrafeso to approve the minutes as amended.

Changes to Standing Rule 11

Discussion was held regarding the change to Standing Rule 11 with respect to the treatment of late entries and when the changes will become effective. All agreed that the changes should become effective for the 2018 Western Nationals.

Response to Anonymous Letter

Discussion was held regarding what response, if any, the Executive Committee should make to a recently posted anonymous letter. After discussion, it was agreed that a Subcommittee be formed consisting of NCHA Executive Director Chuck Smith, Vice President Ron Pietrafeso, Tommy Neal and NCHA Legal Counsel Jim Morris to draft a statement in response to the anonymous letter to be reviewed and approved by the Executive Committee.

NCHA Vendors/Sponsors Discussion

A discussion was held regarding a recent disagreement between an NCHA vendor and NCHA’s decision to limit that vendors scope of participation. The Executive Committee members discussed whether it is advisable to NCHA vendors to have “sponsors,” and the possible conflict of interest for other current NCHA sponsors.

There being no further discussion, MOTION was made by Ernie Beutenmiller and SECONDED Ronnie Smith to adjourn the meeting.  MOTION PASSED.