Re: RC: AERC Trail Funds

[Teddy Lancaster <teddy@runningbear.com>]

If AERC is an AHC member, they why are we not getting news bulletins and
information in AERC News?  How come nobody in the AERC office could answer my
question when I asked if AERC was a member?  It was WAY after 1992 I asked!!!

Do we send a representative to the AHC convention?  If so, where is the report.
Why are we not using and having direct input into this valuable resource for us?

AERC NEEDS trails as we all know and we are and should be not only leaders but
be influential in having our issues and needs addressed by an organization
RECOGNIZED as the representation of of horse people in the US.  By AHC's own
statistics, MORE, FAR MORE, people and horses are involved in RECREATION than
ANY OTHER equine activity.  Why are the major issues being addressed that of
horse racing and import/exportation of horses?  This certainly does NOT address
the needs of the average horse person.

Teddy

Color Country wrote:

> Yes, AERC is a member of AHC.  Crockett brought the membership before the
> board in 1992 and the board immediately passed annual membership.  Only once
> has anyone rebutted this expense.  Crockett wrote the Trails Committee
> charter way back in history and then in 1993 during his president term he
> had all committees update their charters and establish accountability for
> funds.  Clearly our Trails Charter maintains a lifetime membership to
> American Horse Council.
>
> In 1994 Crockett was asked to speak at the annual AHC Convention.  Our
> participation established a wonderful working relationship with Amy Mann and
> Jay Hickey.  They offer support for endurance, but folks, representatives
> have to participate.  Like Bob just stated......... "lets get to work".
>
> Back then our trails funds were in serious trouble, as in missing from the
> treasurer's accounting!  Crockett and I had T-shirts made up and sold them
> at the convention so we could afford to go to the AHC convention.  Another
> year we stood at the dance entrance and "taxed" everyone a buck to get in!
>
> Like Crockett, Bob and Arlene have been life time ACTIVE trail workers!  Not
> just the trails they ride or the their favorite local special interest
> project, but nationally.  Pat Oliva is another grand trail worker as is
> Lovell, and there are many more.  Every one writing here should make a new
> years resolution to get at least one more person ACTIVE in your region.
>
> As for the issue on the $5 bucks....... enough has been said.  Write to
> Connie Berto the Trails Chair or Doyle.  They both have email and should
> listen as well as answer your concerns.
>
> As for the convention...... well, offer Connie some suggestions and lets get
> some good attendance at the meeting of the Trails Committee.  In the early
> 90's we had some darn good programs and speakers.  In fact for the "AERC,
> Our Trails... Our Future" meeting we had over 200 people show up!  That is
> what AERC needs again...... people getting active and not just with jibber,
> but with personal commitment.  Passing around a donation hat is nice, but
> lets get positive and set up a plan of attack.  That is exactly what Garrett
> has done.  Get professional and set some goals.
>
> Just my two cents worth. Thanks for your time and Thank you Garrett Ford for
> being not only a wise business man but one of the greatest new leaders in
> our sport. Please email me directly if you have a problem with what I have
> said.  Sharon
>
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Teddy Lancaster
AERC# 139422 - Member since 1974
6000+ career miles

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