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IHC Committees
In 2007, the board of directors began to follow the new committee structure set up in 2006. These committees were formed for the purpose of facilitating communication between the members and to have a larger group to brainstorm new innovative ideas. The new structure puts one chair person at the head of the committee that is responsible for main communication with the board and and several sub-committee chairs, each with their own area to manage.
Announcements:
- Promotions Committee Opportunities:
- Iowa Horse Council members are invited to consider
serving on the promotions committee. This committee
has several areas which include:
- Newsletter - The Iowa Horse
- Directory
- Other Promotional Items:
- Brainstorm items that would be good for other to offer to members.
- Brainstorm items that would be good to give away at IHC booths.
- Help develop promotional brochures and flyers for the Iowa Horse Council and/or events.
- Research and develop a list of suppliers for promotional items.
- As a members of the promotions committee experience is gained in writing, editing, and page design for various IHC publications. This experience looks great on a resume! College students in Ag Journalism, Ag Business, Animal Science, Marketing, or Communications (just to name a few) can gain invaluable experience working on this committee. Horse owners or enthusiasts can serve the Iowa equine community by assisting in any of the areas listed above.
- Whether it is photography, writing, or designing t-shirts and flyers for an IHC event, there is a place for you on the IHC Promotions Committee!
- Iowa Horse Council members are invited to consider
serving on the promotions committee. This committee
has several areas which include:
Committees:
- Annual Meeting/Silent Auction - Plans, organizes, promotes, and arranges speakers; Plans, organizes, promotes, collects and arranges silent auctions for IHC; Peggy Auwerda, 515-294-5260
- Website - Updates, manages content for Iowa Horse Council website; Jessica Boor, 515-708-3335
- Nominations - Recruits and nominates individuals for board members and/or officers; Linda Spain (Vice President)
- Membership - Implements membership drive and new member information and orientation; disseminates periodic and timely information to the public regarding programs and activities of IHC; Barbara Zukowski, 641-396-2935
- By-Laws: Forms a committee when IHC by-laws require review; Linda Spain (Vice President)
- Awards & Scholarships - Promotes, markets, and selects the IHC scholarships and awards for the Hall Fame, Horseman and/or Horsewoman of the Year, Meritorious Award, Council Appreciation Certificate, and Recognition of Achievement Certificate; Barb Zukowski, 641-396-2935
- Grants & Sponsorships - Promotes, markets, and selects recipients for grants and/or sponsorships offered by the Iowa Horse Council; Dora Guffey, 515-989-0794
- Publications - Produces the newsletter "The Iowa Horse" and the directory; Newsletter & Directory - Open Position - If you are interested in this position, please contact Bill Paynter, 641-342-4436.; Newsletter Editor: Dorrine Norby, 712-944-5681
- Marketing - Interacts with associate organizations, media, governmental agencies, and others to increase visibility for the IHC and awareness of the Iowa equine industry; oversees the IHC booths at trade shows and state fairs; IHC Booths - Carolyn Hasbrook, 515-292-5009
- Equine Health & Welfare - Informs the horse industry of disease problems through continuing education formats; maintains media contact to alert and inform horse owners about special issues & special events; Sandi Moon, 515-225-1076
- Governmental Affairs - Develops a body of knowledge regarding relevant government regulations and trends within the field; develops education programs and industry alerts as needed; Harold Ault, 515-232-1611
- Breed & Organization Liaison - Lesa Vold, 515-491-0402
- Horse Fair - Assists with coordination of this annual event, which provides a major educational venue for the horse industry; Harold Ault, 515-232-1611 or Bill Paynter, 641-342-4436
- Trails, Land Use, & Zoning - Promotes trails and trail development within the State of Iowa; represents the council on land use and land planning efforts; works with DNR and various other groups - Laurie Carnahan, 515-419-2496