AREA I COUNCIL AND ITS DUTIES

The Area I Council decided during its session at the Area I annual meeting to develop a new approach to the work the Area council performs. Part of the restructuring includes defining the council positions and what role each plays.

Overview

The primary role of the Area I council is to provide leadership and direction to all Area I USEA activities. Membership of the committee will be comprised of several individuals with responsibilities in the key functional roles outlined below. Council meetings will be held by conference call on a bimonthly basis with an agenda and required materials prepared and distributed several days in advance of the call. The Area Chair will finalize the agenda and run the meeting/call.

Key Functional Roles

Chairperson: Responsible for setting the strategic direction of the Area council and the Area activities including long range planning, establishing council roles and responsibilities and ensuring short and long term objectives are met. The Area Chair will also oversee major issue resolution, finalize the annual event calendar and coordinate the work of area council members. (Jane Murray)

Assistant Area Chairperson: Responsible for managing the ongoing Area I initiatives including issue resolution, interface with new event organizers and oversight for event scheduling. Also, the Assistant Chair is responsible for raising and addressing key rider and owner issues. (Katherine Cooper)

Treasurer: Responsible for developing the annual area budget, securing area council approval and managing within the established budget. In addition, the treasurer conducts all financial filings and the delivery of USEA data requirements. The Treasurer is also responsible for planning and overseeing the Area I annual meeting and ensuring related governance procedures are adhered to. (Michelle Brochu)

Communications Manager: Responsible for the delivery of broad based communications to Area I constituents including web site management, member feedback and survey mechanisms and Area council updates to members.

(Stefanie Neumann)

Organizer Liaison: Responsible for timely and effective communications and issue resolution with all Area I event organizers. Raises key issues to the Area I council for review and resolution. (Mary Hutchins)

Young Rider Coordinator: Responsible for all young rider initiatives within the area including budgeting, fundraising, camp and training session planning and execution, coaching selections and NAYRC team selection and competition logistics. (Nici Hornblower and Lynn Huggins)

Adult Rider Coordinator: Responsible for all adult team initiatives within the area including budgeting, fundraising, training session planning and competition/team logistics. (Cindy Strate and Heidi Beaumont)

Awards: Responsible for establishing Area I award criteria, securing required USEA data, communicating leader board and award results, selecting and providing ribbons and prizes and overseeing the awards segment of the annual meeting. (Annie Eldridge)

At Large Council Members: Three Area members responsible for assisting in the development of the Area I long range plan and providing direction and counsel to key area initiatives. (Nicki Russell, Carol Kozlowski and Wezo Pierson)

The council members look forward to working with everyone to ensure Area I USEA events run smoothly and safely, and welcome feedback in the form of suggestions and constructive criticism. Feel free to contact any council member via email or phone; all members are listed on the Area I site’s Contacts page.

Area I Council