GEORGIA HUNTER JUMPER ASSOCIATION, INC.
2016 General Membership Meeting Notice
Date:
Time:
Place:
Sunday, January 10, 2016
12:00 p.m.
Marriott Windward
5750 Windward Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30005
AGENDA
 Election of Board Members *
 President’s Address
 Year-End Financial Report
 Year-End Committee Reports
The purpose of the General Membership meeting is twofold:
1. To vote for new Board Members and to replace those whose terms are expiring.
2. To share information with the membership about the activities of the Board, its
Committees, and of the GHJA as an organization.
*Please Note: In order to vote, you must be a 2016 Senior member and must have been a
Senior member in good standing as of July 1, 2015. You may renew your membership for the
2016 season at the meeting and still be eligible to vote.
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Nominating Committee Report
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The nominating committee, chaired by GHJA Board Member, Barbara Macon, is putting forth
the following nominees for the Board of Directors.
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Debby Bandy
Andrea Burroughs
Roger Brown
Amanda Garner
Karen Hood
Katherine Paul
Doug Prusso
Jeanne Shaw
As required by GHJA By-Laws, seven Director Positions must be filled at this election. The
current Board members whose terms are expiring are:
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Debby Bandy
Roger Brown
Bill Emmett
Karen Hood
Katherine Paul
Doug Prusso
Kelly Sims
HEARING COMMITTEE
The Nominating Committee has selected the following nominees for the Hearing Committee.
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Julie Mohr
Leslie Segars
As required by GHJA By-Laws, three Hearing Committee positions must be filled at this
election. The current committee members whose terms are expiring and/or up for re-election
are:
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Bill Emmett
Julie Mohr
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Additional candidates for Board of Directors and Hearing Committee can be nominated from
the floor by means of a petition signed by 10 senior members of the GHJA, who must be
present at the General Membership Meeting. The signed petition must be presented to the
Executive Secretary prior to the start of the meeting.
Biographies of Nominees for 2016 Board
Andrea Burroughs
Raised in England I was exposed to horses and riding at a young age. Returning to the US as
a teen, I rode with Sunny Stevens for many years competing in equitation, hunter, and
jumper divisions. I joined the GHJA in the seventies, competed nationally and was a top 10
rider in Georgia qualifying for the Maclay finals. My riding career continued through college,
where I received a degree in Equestrian studies and then returning to Europe where I rode
and trained with the Swiss Olympic Team. After showing throughout Europe I decided to
return to the US to teach, ride and train as a professional.
Starting in the NE, for several years I was a trainer working with some of the best of our
sport. I returned South working in the business operating facilities large and small,
breeding horses and developing programs for successful horses and riders. I hosted local
horse shows and became involved in the show community, starting college riding teams and
helping raise the quality of our sport. Lately, I have had the pleasure of developing large
equestrian facilities, and operating my own farm in Powder Springs where I board and train
those interested in learning form my experiences and who want the very best. I am a
lifetime member of the GHJA where I continue to bring my students and horses to shows. I
became a certified USHJA trainer in the last couple of years, continuing my education and
qualifications, because I love what I do and can't stop the learning!
Debby Bandy
Debby is a life member of GHJA. Debby currently serves as Chairman of the
Stewards Committee and has been a steward for GHJA since 1990. Debby has been a
member of the Board, including terms served as President, Vice President, and Treasurer.
Debby has also participated in the following committees: Rules, Show Standards, Hearing,
and Finals. Debby is a current board member and has headed the Stewards Committee and
served on the finals committee as well.
Roger Brown
Roger was born and raised in the Atlanta horse community and has been a GHJA member
since it’s inception. He is a long time USEF member. Roger and his students have competed
at all levels throughout the years and have trained many riders to national and local high
point awards. Roger has sent many riders on to excel at the college level, including his
daughter Brittany Denton. Roger has managed GHJA sanctioned horse shows for 30+ years
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and currently manages shows throughout the year for The Brownwood Farm series. Roger
is also involved with raising and showing champion dogs at the national and international
level with his partner Jerry Cerasini at Brownwood Farm in Alpharetta. Roger is a current
board member, serving for the past three years.
Amanda Garner
Thank you for your consideration of me as a candidate for a GHJA board member position.
As my resume below shows, I am a passionate supporter of young equestrians nationwide.
If the GHJA chooses to elect me to the position, I would use my knowledge and connections
with other equestrian organizations for the benefit of GHJA members.
Amanda Garner has been a licensed local GHJA steward since 2010. She is also a local judge,
having officiated at numerous GHJA shows. As the owner/trainer of Epiphany Farm, LLC in
Dahlonega, GA, she brings students and young horses to GHJA shows regularly. Amanda is
also the head coach of the Univ. of N. GA IHSA Equestrian Team, coaching riders to
numerous regional and zone awards. She has had several riders qualify for the IHSA
national finals. She is also actively involved in the IEA as a steward since 2006, IEA national
finals staff member since 2010, and secretary of the IEA Board of Directors since 2014. She
is currently the chair of the National IEA Education Committee, tasked with providing
educational opportunities to IEA riders including creating a national IEA youth board and
heading up organization of the upcoming USHJA/IEA joint clinic series.
When she’s not horsing around, Amanda is also a published author and blogger, having
recently authored “A Parent’s Guide to the IEA”. Her blogs can be found at Amandagarner.blogspot.com and her published periodical articles can be found in equine
publications both online and in print nationwide.
Karen Hood
Karen has been an active member of GHJA for 12+ years and served on the GHJA Board for
the past 3 years. She was Vice President of the Board as well as serving on various
committees the past few years. Karen is a resident of Dawsonville and has lived in Georgia
for 35 years. Karen serves as Partner of Robert Hood and Son. Karen has strong
organizational skills and is very task oriented. She would serve as a strong leader on any of
the various committees that support the GHJA.
Katherine Paul
Katherine has been active in the local equestrian community since 1969 when she moved to
Atlanta from Chicago and rode with Red Frazier at Rockridge Stables. She graduated from
veterinary school in 1979 and in 1980 began working in Dr. Sam Horner’s equine practice.
During that time she continued to ride and show and was the horse show veterinarian at
many of the rated shows in the area. Although no longer in private practice, Katherine is an
avid horsewoman and shows throughout the year at GHJA and USEF horse shows with her
two horses. She has served on the board the past three years serving on many committees
including the Show Standards committee.
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Doug Prusso
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Doug Prusso is a Labor Relations and Industrial Management graduate of Penn State
University. Doug and his wife, Sharon Enteen-Prusso, have two children, Evan and Katy,
who both ride and show. Doug and Sharon own and operate Falcon Ridge Stables in
Woodstock, Georgia housing 80+ show horses. Doug and Sharon own horses that reside in
the US and Europe. Doug and Sharon make frequent trip to Europe to shop for horses. Doug
rides all prospects on these trips to determine suitability. For everyone at Falcon Ridge, as well as
many other barns, Doug is the “go to” guy for all types of problem solving. Doug is always
available to help when something needs to be fixed. Doug’s years of experience as a General
Contractor make him ideally suited to manage large operations. Doug also manages the four
GHJA sanctioned locals shows Falcon Ridge Stables hosts each year. Doug has served on the
board the past three years, including the head of show standards committee.
Jeanne Shaw
Thank you for considering me for the GHJA Board. This is an honor and I welcome the
opportunity to contribute more to our organization than merely my membership and
appearing at our horse shows. I have been riding hunter seat almost 50 years, being taught
by a retired Cavalry sergeant and ending my pre-college career riding with Sue Ashe. I was
an extremely active fox hunter and Pony Clubber, ascending to the B rating level at age 14.
After ponies, I competed almost exclusively at AHSA A shows and qualified for NC, SC,
MTHJA & GHJA state medal finals. I began teaching lessons in 1982 and have belonged to
GHJA for over 20 years. I teach all levels from walk trot to the Big Eqs. I am fortunate to be
where I am, doing what inspires me, and would be thrilled to be involved with GHJA from a
new angle as well. You have given me a lot, and I want to give back to you.
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