MASSACHUSETTS THROUGHBRED BREEDERS ASSOCIATION

Minutes

 

June 18, 2009

Vinny T’s, Dedham, MA

Chairman George Brown called the meeting to order at __7:05_____PM

 

 Board Members Present

Absent

Guests

Brown, George – Chair

Barreira, Laurine - alternate

Robbins, Harland -Financial Director

Catapano, Frank

Ferguson, Meg

Dirico, Joe

Janjigian, Armand

Robbins, Bill – Accountant

Emery, Velma

Joyce, Daniel

Piona, Joan - Alternate

Reagan, Kathleen

Posco, Ken

Loebelenz, Lee

Collins, Leonard

Rose, Greg

Salim, Adel

Spadea, Anthony/Treasurer

Stone, Ed

Collins, Robert

Benson, Karen

Campbell, Steven

Wakely, Chip

Estabrooks, Everett

Estabrooks, Mary

 

 

 

 

 

1.) Secretary’s Report:

Minutes from May 21, 2009 reviewed by board.  Item 4c to be amended to read  “Salaried position appointed by the Board of Directors”

 

Motion to accept minutes:   Anthony Spadea       Second_Lee Loebelenz

Motion carries unanimously:                            

 

2.) Treasurer's Report

Bill Robbins reviewed the treasurer’s   report for the current period.

 

Motion to accept report_Frank Catapano    Second:  Adel Salim      

Motion carries unanimously:

 

3.) Chairman’s notes and comments

 George Brown talked about his discussions with Andy Hunt and the Gaming Bill.  There is a hearing June 29th.  Anthony Spadea suggested that farm owners in the congresswoman’s district write letters, or somehow contact her to show support .

 

Harland Robbins stated that the track cannot withhold 2% from the Mass breeder stakes races for jockey insurance.  The race may not qualify for black type.  Anthony Spadea says that is not true.  The rule is to pay it from the 6th place money.  Harland and Anthony will investigate.

 

4.)    Old Business

a.      Speaker for annual meeting:  Lee Loebelenz suggested Bryan Fraley, DVM would speak at our annual meeting for expenses

 

Mr. Estabrooks suggested that we have someone speak at the annual meeting about improving our image with the general public.  A general discussion about TB retirement/rescue farms.  These should be investigated to determine if they are legitimate and worthy of financial support.

 

b.      discussions.  Arlene will bring notes from previous such meetings to this new committee.

 

5) New Business

a.      Greg Rose spoke to management about placing an ad in the daily program – full page, 4 days per week would cost $500 for the rest of the year. – offered by Christian Teja.  Page could be used for whatever we want. Motion made to appoint Greg do it.

 

Motion: Anthony Spadea___ Second:_Frank Catapano

Motion carries unanimously.

 

b.      George Brown spoke to Joe DiRico about his intentions.  Joe said he would send in his letter of resignation.

c.       A letter of resignation was read from Joan Piona.  The board acknowledged and accepted her resignation with regrets.

      Motion: Anthony Spadea___ Second:_Lee Loebelenz

      Motion carries unanimously.

 

d.      A replacement for Mike Benson as a co-signor on checks is needed.  A motion to appoint Dan Joyce as a 4th co-signor.

 

       Motion: Anthony Spadea___ Second:_Frank Catapano

Motion carries unanimously.

 

e.    According to the By-Laws, vacancies on the Board of Directors must be filled from among

       alternates.  If there are no alternates available, the position may be filled with a nomination

       and 2/3 vote of the Board of Directors.

 

 

6).  Next Meeting:  July 16th,      at Vinny T’s, Dedham  Time 6:30 PM

 

7). Adjournment__8:20 PM 

Motion:_Lee Loebelenz   Second:_Frank Catapano

Motion carries unanimously:

 

 Respectfully submitted

 

 

 

Arlene Brown (Meg Ferguson)