CURRENT STANDING CommitteeS
AMERICAN NATIONAL SHOW
Purpose: To coordinate with the American National Show Management and assist with providing extras to support the show and obtain corporate sponsorships. Projects to include: raffles, baskets, Facebook, press releases, and soliciting corporate sponsorships. The time commitment varies from extensive involvement throughout the year to jobs limited to the week of the Show. Busiest time is January through March (corporate sponsorships) and from late summer until the show. Communication conducted via email and telephone.
Chaired by: Amy Schwartz kelviden@yahoo.com
ANNUAL CONVENTION
Purpose: Research AGM sites, liaison with hotel and area attractions/services, develop seminars, and programs that are educational and fun. The time commitment varies from extensive involvement throughout the year to jobs limited to the week of the Convention. Communication conducted via email and telephone.
Chaired by: Shari Beecher kurt@heavenlypony.com
ETHICS
Purpose: To review charges of misconduct and make recommendations for resolution or presentation to a Hearing Committee. This Committee is made up of Directors only. Should a Hearing Committee be required, it would be appointed on a case-by-case basis.
Working Group: The WPCSA Board of Directors
PUBLICATIONS & PUBLICITY
Purpose: The promotion and marketing of the breed and the Society through various forms including co-op ads, press releases, and display ads. Time commitment varies from project to project. To improve the substance and timeliness of the publications by soliciting ads (preferably corporate to ease burden of WPCSA membership), solicit and/or write articles, and proofreading. Time commitment required is extensive. Communication is via email, telephone, and, if necessary, meeting at the Convention.
Chaired by: Diane Stewart willowswelsh@gmail.com
LICENSED OFFICIALS & EDUCATION
Purpose: Educate, license, and discipline judges, and judge candidates. Committee to facilitate Judges’ Clinic at the Convention and encourage regional clinics. Interviews are conducted with potential candidates. Confidentiality is a must. Time commitment varies. Communication is via email and meeting at the Annual Convention and possibly regionally for interviews.
Chaired by: Megan Burtness megan@bridlewoodwelsh.com
NOMINATIONS
Purpose: To review nomination forms submitted by candidates wishing to run for the WPCSA Board of Directors. In November, all nomination forms will be sent to the Committee members. The Chairman will contact each Committee member for their vote for four of those submitted. The Chairman will then tabulate the votes and the four with the highest number will be selected as the recommended slate. All candidates who submit 15 signatures will appear on the ballot. Time commitment is only for a short time in November. Communication is via email or telephone.
Chaired by: Sally Steinmetz, rosehavenfarm@comcast.net
2024 Committee Members: Cindy Bellis-Jones, Eva Cameron, Liz Lavallee, and Ozzy Picton.
SCHOLARSHIP
Purpose: To review applications received and make a recommendation to the Board of Trustees of the Welsh Pony & Cob Foundation. Time commitment is limited and is only required in early July. Communication is via email and telephone.
Chaired by: Tiz Benedict mbenedic65@aol.com
SHOW RULES
Purpose: To review and research submitted show rule changes and submit recommendations to the Board of Directors. To periodically review the show rulebook to ensure that it is current. Time commitment is mainly before Board of Directors meetings and the Annual Convention. Communication is via email and committee meeting at the Annual Convention.
Chaired by: Sally Steinmetz rosehavenfarm@comcast.net
WELSH OF THE YEAR & HALL OF FAME
Purpose: Commission members select the WOTY finalists from the nominations received. They may also be asked to identify/recruit nominees if a minimum of five are not received. The time commitment is fairly limited, with the majority of the work being done in November, via email and possibly one conference call. Commission members also review the Hall of Fame nominees and select those nominees put forward for voting each year.
Chaired by: Margaret Almond Margaret jalmond970@aol.com (Welsh of the Year) and Hetty Abeles (Hall of Fame).
YOUTH
Purpose: Develop youth program to increase youth participation. Activities include youth incentive program, website page, and youth activities at the annual convention. Time commitment varies from project to project. Communication is via email, telephone, and if necessary, Committee meeting at the Annual Convention.
Chaired by: Ozzy Picton opicton@rsvlar.org
LIAISONS WITH OTHER NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Purpose: Apprise the Board of actions of other organizations and represent the WPCSA to the national organizations.
Liaison Coordinator: Megan Burtness megan@bridlewoodwelsh.com
International Welsh Ambassador: David Maurer
Honorary International Ambassador: Owen Rees Griffiths
American Driving Society: Joanna Wilburn
US Pony Club: Tori Medlock
USHJA: Charlotte Upchurch
United States Equestrian Federation: Sally Steinmetz ; The WPCSA President also may nominate a member to the National Affiliates Advisory Group. Dr. Ruth Wilburn will serve in this capacity.
National Dressage Pony Cup Alliance: Amy Riley
United States Dressage Federation: Joann Williams