2025 Board Nominations

The nominating committee has been formed for the purposes of finding suitable candidates for the positions up for election in 2025. The committee members are Brandy Greenwell, Cristi Flynn, and Liz McFarland. If you are interested in running for any of the positions listed below, please contact the secretary at IDHSNAsecretary@gmail.com There will be an election for the following positions:

• Vice President

• Secretary

• Director-At-Large (2)

• South Central RC

• Southwest RC

Positions/Responsibilities for 2025 election cycle  

Each Officer has the authority and duties set forth herein or, to the extent consistent with these Bylaws, the authority and duties prescribed by the Board of Directors or by direction of an Officer authorized by the Board of Directors to prescribe the authority and duties of other Officers. The same individual, except the President, may simultaneously hold more than one office in the Society, but no individual may act in more than one capacity where action of two or more Officers is required. Each Officer must be a Member in good standing of the Society at the time of election and at all times such person shall hold office. Failure to remain a member in good standing shall cause the office of such Officer to be automatically vacated. Upon expiration of the term of office of an Officer each retiring Officer shall turn over to his successor in office all the properties and records relating to that office within thirty days. A person holding more than one office shall have one vote as a Director. (Article V, Section 1) • Be educated as well as educational about breed standard and other unique qualities of the Irish Draught and Irish Draught Sport Horse

All board members should:

• Approve and make recommendations for policy specifically to support the mission and stated objectives of the IDHSNA

• Participate in development of strategic plans

• Review budget and other reports

• Ensure accuracy of minutes and records

• Serve as advocate for the Irish Draught and Irish Draught Sport Horse

• Participate in new members recruiting and membership retention activities.

• Serious time commitment

• Availability for committees as liaison and/or member

• Increase the visibility of and appreciation for the Irish Draught and Irish Draught Sport Horse

• Act in accordance with the Bylaws

Vice President

The Vice President shall act as an aide to the President and in the absence of the President shall assume the duties of the duties of the same. The Vice President shall also perform such other duties as may be assigned by the President or Directors.

Secretary

The Secretary shall keep a record of all official documents and correspondence originated and received by the Society and shall be responsible for other administrative responsibilities as stipulated by the Board including, but not limited to: keeping minutes of meetings, maintaining voting records, ballots and meeting notices, collecting Board and committee reports and maintaining historical documentation. 

Director-At-Large (2)

Responsible to full membership for society policy, finance, committees, organization, adherence to mission and objectives, in short, as a voting member of the board of directors. Directly responsible to membership only when Regional Chair is unavailable or unresponsive. May participate on committees and special projects. May also assist at Regional Chair's request for assistance with issues/questions/concerns from the general membership (as an interim step before complete board involvement, for example.)

South Central RC

It shall be the general duty of each Regional Chair to remain current on the matters within their region that relate to the purposes of the Society, to report on such matters to the President and periodically report on such matters at meetings of the Board of Directors. It shall also be the duty of each Regional Chair to act as the liaison between the Board of Directors and the Members in their Region. The Regional Chair needs to communicate, organize, and commit to facilitating inspections within their region. 

Southwest RC

It shall be the general duty of each Regional Chair to remain current on the matters within their region that relate to the purposes of the Society, to report on such matters to the President and periodically report on such matters at meetings of the Board of Directors. It shall also be the duty of each Regional Chair to act as the liaison between the Board of Directors and the Members in their Region. The Regional Chair needs to communicate, organize, and commit to facilitating inspections within their region.