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Governance

The Association has established a number of standing and ad hoc committees to address issues that affect individual HTA members as well as the organization as a whole. Committee Chairs, all of whom must be voting members of the Association, are volunteers and are appointed by the board.

The HTA Constitution designates the following standing committees: Executive, Nominating, Elections, Bylaws, Resolutions, Editorial, and Regional Representatives. The purpose of each standing committee is also outlined in the Constitution. Other committees, whether standing or ad hoc, are established as needed by the Board of Directors.

HTA is a volunteer-driven organization and member participation is the strength behind many of the Association’s programs and events. There are many opportunities for members to get involved, give back to the Association, work with fellow members, and broaden their professional network. Chairing a committee or becoming a committee member is just one way to play a more active role in the Association.

For specific information on a committee's objectives and charges, please click on the Job Description link below.

Governing Documents:

Constitution (this will open in a seperate window, as a PDF file)
Bylaws (this will open in a seperate window, as a PDF file)

Standing Committees:

Nominating and Elections: Jerry Bowman, Steve Bartelds, Co Chairs
Bylaws and Rules: Scott Hooper, Chair
Resolutions: Scott Hooper, Chair
Editorial: Board acting as committee
Regional Representative: Dan Leer, Chair; Steve Bartelds, West; Doug Johnstone, Canada; Bill Mink, South; Jason Charles, East; Open, Midwest

Ad Hoc Committees:

Hoof Health Conference: Elbert Koster, Gary Buchholz, Hugh Love, Eric Moyer
TAP (Trimmer Assistant Fund): Dale Herr, et al.
Accredidation: Richard Weingart, Achim Obernyer, Elbert Koster, Chip Hendrickson
Scholarship: Philip Spence, Doug Johnstone, Vic Daniel
Website: Developed by Executive Director
PR/Trade Shows: Board
Finance/Audit: Philip Spence
Membership: Dan Leer

Job Descriptions (this will open in a seperate window, as a PDF file)

Executive Director and Office: