Committees
2020 OHJA Committees
These are the active committees and their current Committee Chairperson. If you would like to get involved and contribute your time and expertise to an OHJA committee, please complete the Committee Interest Form below and it will be forward to the appropriate Committee Chairperson.
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Awards Banquet Representative: Tressa Blankenship & Akiko Hamada
Planning and coordination of the annual year-end awards banquet, at which OHJA recognizes medal recipients, local system awards, merit and special awards, and more. The event includes a banquet and silent auction fundraiser.
Board Nominations Representative: Dustin Goodwin
Solicits nominations from the general membership and identifies candidates for Board positions that are available annually, as Board members rotate off the Board on a fixed yearly schedule.
Communications: Meg Dunne & Leah Lively
Ensures communications with membership are timely and accurate. Communications would include updates, announcements, changes to policy and/or rules, and oversight of communication channels, i.e. social media, Facebook, newsletters, media contact.
Education Representative: Meg Dunne
Planning and coordination of any special educational programs, plus evaluation of educational opportunities that would benefit the membership.
Fundraising & Development Representative: Sam Shabazi
Strategy and coordination of fundraising activities that will support OHJA’s mission and strengthen its financial outlook.
General Support, Information & Technology Representative: Kathy Hall
Maximizes OHJA’s opportunities for utilizing technology to improve member communications and horse show/points system management.
JEF Advisory Representative: Leah Lively
Oversight of the Junior Equestrian Fund, including financial planning, policy, and screening and selection of recipients.
Medal Finals Representative: Tressa Blankenship
Planning and coordination of the year-end medal finals and approval of the prize list.
Membership Representative: Kathy Hall
Develops strategies for growing OHJA’s membership and member retention; addresses member questions, concerns, and suggestions.
Rules, Policy & Procedure Representative: Elise Conlee
Addresses inquiries, provides interpretation, and suggests to the Board policy and procedure adjustments or additions. Addresses inquiries regarding application of the OHJA Rules and the USEF Rules.
Points Representative: Kathy Hall
Addresses questions regarding how points are earned and the reporting of points.
Scholarship Representative: Robin Rothe
Coordinates the annual promotion of the OHJA Scholarship, solicits applicants, screens applicants, and presents recipient recommendations to the Board for approval.
Show Managers Representative: Kristin McGettigan
Reviews show applications, determines if the applicant meets the policy requirements, and determines if the show benefits the OHJA brand.
2020 Discipline Representatives
Jumper: Kristin McGettigan
Hunter: Dustin Goodwin
Equitation: Tressa Blankenship