MASSACHUSETTS THROUGHBRED BREEDERS ASSOCIATION

Minutes

May 16, 2007

Vinny Testa’s

Dedham, Massachusetts

President George Brown called the meeting to order at 7:00PM.

Board Members Present	Absent	Guests
Brown, George - Chair	Spadea, Anthony	Brown, Arlene –Recording Secretary
Robbins, Harland-Treasurer	Szymt, Gus	Bill Robbins,
Benson, Michael	Kirkerhead, Karl
Dirico, Joe	Kirkerhead, Mona
Dullea, Shirley
Janjigian, Armand
Joyce, Daniel
Salim, Adel
Loebelenz, Lee – alternate
Rose, Gregg - alternate

1.) Secretary’s Report:

Minutes from April 18, 2007 reviewed by board

Motion to accept minutes: Mike Benson Second: Joe Dirico Motion: Carries

2.) Treasurer's Report

a) Mr. Harland Robbins reports that the income is a little lower this month than last years’ at this time.

b) Mr. Bill Robbins reported that all previous issues listed on the audit have been resolved.

c) Mr. Harland Robbins discussed the progress with IRS over the penalty and interest lien of about $70,000 imposed by the IRS. He said discussions and requests for information were addressed and he feels comfortable that a favorable outcome will result.

Motion to accept from: Shirley Dullea Second: Mike Benson Motion: Carries

3.) Chairman’s notes and comments

a) Mr. George Brown discussed a study to be done by The Beacon Hill Institute at the suggestion of our lobbyist. The purpose of this study is to determine the economic impact of the racing industry on the state’s economy. The cost of this survey would be capped at $5,000. Mr. Robbins stated that we would have enough money to do it. Dan Joyce suggests that Canter N.E. might be a resource.

Motion to proceed: Armand Janjigian Second: Mike Benson Motion: Carries

b) The resignation letters for Carl and Mona Kirkerhead were read and accepted by the board.

c) George Brown proposed that the two alternates, Lee Loebelenz and Greg Rose, be moved up to fill the positions on the board to serve out the remaining years of the Kirkerhead terms.

Motion to accept: Shirley Dullea Second: Joe Dirico Motion: Carries

d) Mr. Brown suggests that the members propose changes in the by-laws and that a committee be set up to review the changes and make recommendations to the board for their approval. The final changes would be submitted to a lawyer to be checked for legality and technicalities.

Motion to proceed: Shirley Dullea Second: Lee Loebelenz Opposed: Dan Joyce, Harland Robbins Motion: Carries

e) Recommendations for changes to the by-laws were then discussed (separate attachment).

f) By-laws committee nominated – Harland Robbins, Anthony Spadea, Armand Janjigian, Dan Joyce, Adel Salim, George Brown

5.) New Business:

a) Several questions regarding the payment of awards and membership dues were brought up

a. When should awards be given (member – nonmember)?

b. Should non-member owners be allowed to nominate for restricted state bred races?

c. Can accounting fees be added to non-members for processing their awards checks?

d. Should a cutoff date be established for payment of dues?

b) A suggestion to get a copy of state regulations ch. 112 acts of 1991 for review by the board was made.

6). Next Meeting: Mr. Robbins will arrange for the next meeting on June 20 to be somewhere in the Boston vicinity.

7). Adjournment: Time 9:23 PM

Motion from: Mike Benson Second: Dan Joyce Motion Carries

Respectfully Submitted:

Arlene B. Brown