CTBA BOARD MINUTES ARCHIVES
MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MEETING
HELD ON May 24, 2000
CTBA OFFICES, ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA
A meeting of the Board of Directors of the California
Thoroughbred Breeders Association (CTBA) was held May 24, 2000 at the CTBA
offices in Arcadia, California.
The following directors were present:
BARR, John
BOOTS, Clydene
CARD, Keith
FITZPATRICK, Wes
GREGSON, Ed
HARRIS, John
HOWARD, Leigh Ann
JOHNSON, Myron
MCCAFFERY, Trudy
ROGERS, Joan
VESSELS, Frank
Directors participated via conference call:
MEAGHER, Dennis
PASHAYAN, Suzanne
Director not in attendance:
LIEBAU, Jack
CANTY, Jeanne
HARRALSON, Daniel
Others in attendance:
BURGE, Doug, Exec. V.P. and General Manager
MURPHY, Jim, CFO
CLEMONS, Jeremy, Marketing Manager
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I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: April minutes were approved as submitted.
II. PRESIDENT'S REPORT: Wes Fitzpatrick opened the meeting with a report from a
meeting concerning backstretch living conditions held May 11 in Sacramento. The
meeting chaired by Representative Herb Wesson, included members of the State GO
Committee's and the Housing & Community Development Committee. Reports were
made by racing interests as well as by organized labor. Further discussion will
take place to remedy the current problems.
III. PRESIDENT'S DISCUSSION: Wes Fitzpatrick opened a discussion concerning the
payment intervals of the CTBA's incentive program. After the board discussed the
issue, the decision was made to have Myron Johnson's Finance Committee address
the situation and provide a report at the next board meeting.
IV. CAL CUP COMMITTEE REPORT: John Barr reported the Cal Cup Committee had its
first meeting, which was held at Santa Anita Park. The Committee looked to
refine the current budget by reducing the marketing budget by $50,000. Also, a
subcommittee was assigned to discuss various forms of sponsorship. These items
will be discussed further at the scheduled July committee meeting.
V. GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT: General Manager Doug Burge reviewed the current
situation regarding the CTBA's lease with the 22nd Ag. Burge indicated the CTBA
had been advised that an agreement had been reached for the 2001 dates. Burge
also suggested the CTBA sell its current reserve of temporary stalls. The Board
unanimously approved the motion to sell the temporary stalls, which are
currently stored on the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club grounds. In other business,
after discussing the ongoing debt collection process with Ed Kalinoski, the
Board approved the use of a collection agency in the pursuit of the before
mentioned debt.
VI. TREASURER'S REPORT: Treasurer Myron Johnson and CFO Jim Murphy went over
financial statements compared to budget through February 29, 2000. Through the
first two months of the year, the association has net revenues over expenses at
$128,000, which is nearly $30,000 over the budgeted amount for this period.
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VII. RACING COMMITTEE REPORT: Chair Kieth Card reported $16,000,000 plus was
handled on California Gold Rush Day. California Gold Rush attendance was close
to 17,000, an increase of roughly 8,500 people from the same Sunday last year at
Hollywood Park. Card also reported the successes of the first two legs of the
Turf Starter Series at Golden Gate. Card also indicated the California Sires
Stakes Series has shown improved numbers with 1,115 weanlings nominated in 1999
compared to 908 in 1998 and 643 in 1997.
VIII. SALES COMMITTEE REPORT: Chair Ed Gregson reported as of the May 24,
meeting there are roughly 200 horses currently being catalogued all of which met
the strict standards of the sales committee. The 2000 Del Mar Yearling Sale will
offer around 85% Cal-breds. Gregson also indicated the Sales Committee would
meet to discuss options for possibly conducting another yearling sale next year,
as well as review the repository that is housed on the grounds.
IX. EDUCATION/COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT: Chair Leigh Ann Howard reported
that, "The Cal-bred Advantage" seminar held May 13 at Fairplex in
Pomona, went very well. Howard indicated nearly 40 people attended the seminar
with a good split between owners and breeders. Howard reported an initial search
for speakers is now underway for the Harris Ranch Seminar scheduled for
September.
X. LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE REPORT: Chair John Harris circulated an informational
booklet concerning AB 1405, the Advance Deposit Wagering legislation. Harris
indicated AB 1405 would be the focus of the CTBA's legislative efforts, and
could be heard in the Senate GO as early as the first week in June.
XI. WEB SITE COMMITTEE REPORT: Chair Joan Rogers introduced Arthur Lemay who
presented the CTBA's newly created On-line Industry Directory and the Board
Forum. These two additions will be placed on the association's web site.
There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned.
Ed Gregson, Secretary
MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MEETING HELD ON April 8, 2000
CTBA OFFICES, ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA
A meeting of the Board of Directors of the
California Thoroughbred Breeders Association (CTBA) was held April 8, 2000 at
the CTBA offices in Arcadia, California.
The following directors were present:
BARR, John
BOOTS, Clydene
CANTY, Jeanne
CARD, Keith
FITZPATRICK, Wes
GREGSON, Ed
HARRIS, John
HOWARD, Leigh Ann
JOHNSON, Myron
MCCAFFERY, Trudy
PASHAYAN, Suzanne
ROGERS, Joan
VESSELS, Frank
Directors participated via conference call:
HARRALSON, Dan
MEAGHER, Dennis
Director not in attendance:
LIEBAU, Jack
Others in attendance:
BURGE, Doug, Exec. V.P. and General Manager
MURPHY, Jim, CFO
CLEMONS, Jeremy, Marketing Manager
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I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: March minutes were approved as submitted.
II. ELECTION OF OFFICERS: CTBA President Wes Fitzpatrick opened the meeting with
the election of officers. Wes Fitzpatrick nominated Leigh Ann Howard to retain
the Vice President position, which she currently held. There being no other
nominations, the motion to re-elect Leigh Ann Howard as Vice President was
approved. Myron Johnson nominated Kieth Card for the Vice President position
previously held by Wes Fitzpatrick. John Barr nominated John Harris for the same
position. With a vote of 9-5, Harris was elected Vice President. Dan Harralson
nominated Myron Johnson for the position of Treasurer previously held by Kieth
Card. There being no other nominations, the motion to elect Myron Johnson as
Treasurer was approved. John Harris nominated Edwin Gregson to retain the
Secretary position, he currently held. Myron Johnson nominated Suzanne Payshan
for the same position. With a vote of 10-4, Edwin Gregson was re-elected as
Secretary.
III. II. PRESIDENT'S REPORT: Wes Fitzpatrick opened up a round-table discussion
about the Del Mar Sale. Each Board member was given the opportunity to discuss
the sale. Fitzpatrick then read a letter from a CTBA member who was concerned
with increasing the number of horses in the sale. The board concluded the Del
Mar Yearling Sale would retain a similar format with slightly increased
offerings. Also, the board indicated a press release would be distributed on the
status of this situation.
IV. SALE COMMITTEE REPORT: Chair Edwin Gregson reported inspections for the Del
Mar Yearling Sale have started. Of the 600 yearlings nominated, 153 had been
evaluated to date. The rest of the inspections will take place through the
second week in May. Certain nominations were refunded based on pedigree
analysis.
V. GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT: General Manager Doug Burge presented a report on
Advanced Deposit Wagering completed by Wilson Shirley. The report explained the
relationship between expected handle figures, cannibalization rates, and net
impact on breeder incentive awards revenues. Burge also indicated data from the
CHRIMS reports shows incentive awards revenues are on par with 1999 figures.
Burge said even with the decline in on-track attendance, total incentive award
revenues are up 2%.
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VI. TREASURER'S REPORT: Burge and CFO Jim Murphy reviewed financial statements
(circulated among Board members). Murphy indicated the figures are very close to
budget, with revenues well over expenses for the first month of the year.
VII. RACING COMMITTEE REPORT: Chair Kieth Card indicated total attendance was
down at Santa Anita, but total handle was up roughly 2 %. He was pleased to note
California Gold Rush nominations were very high with 242 nominations for 10
Cal-bred races.
VIII. EDUCATION/COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT: Chair Leigh Ann Howard informed
everyone of, "The Cal-bred Advantage" seminar. The event will take
place at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday May 13, 2000 in the Fairplex club house. The
program will highlight the advantages of the Cal-bred program just before the
Barretts Two-Year-Old sale preview.
IX. LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE REPORT: Chair John Harris indicated racing cleared a
major national hurdle with the House Judiciary Committee passing HR 3125. The
federal legislation prohibiting internet gambling, but with exemptions for
pari-mutuel wagering. Harris also said AB 1405, the Advanced Deposit Wagering
legislation, will be the critical bill this year in California. He indicated the
CTBA would get information out on this as soon as it happens via the web site.
X. CALIFORNIA CUP REPORT: John Barr reported there were no new Cal Cup
developments.
XI. MAGAZINE COMMITTEE REPORT: Chair Trudy McCaffery introduced the new editor
of the California Thoroughbred, Rudi Groothedde.
XII. FOUNDATION COMMITTEE: Chair Jeanne Canty reported the book signing held for
Jane Smiley in the library was a tremendous success. Canty also indicated the
Foundation is expanding their scholarship program.
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XIII. XIII. OTHER BUSINESS: John Barr indicated the Jockey Club requested input
from industry leaders and would be looking for people to participate in a focus
group. Barr suggested the CTBA is involved to ensure proper breeder
representation. Doug Burge discussed contributing to an independent study to
evaluate the various track surfaces in California. The board approved a $3,000
donation to this study.
There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned.
Ed Gregson, Secretary
MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
HELD ON MARCH 8, 2000
CTBA OFFICES, ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA
A meeting of the Board of Directors of the
California Thoroughbred Breeders Association ("CTBA") was held 10:15a.m. March
8, 2000 at the CTBA offices in Arcadia.
The following directors were present:
BARR, John
BOOTS, Clydene
*CANTY, Jeanne
CARD, Keith
FITZPATRICK, Weston
GREGSON, Ed
*HARRALSON, Dan
HOWARD, Leigh Ann
*JOHNSON, Myron
McCAFFERY, Trudy
*MEAGHER, Dennis
*PASHAYAN, Suzanne
ROGERS, Joan
VESSELS, Frank
* Director participated via conference call
The following directors were not in attendance.
LIEBAU, Jack
HARRIS, John
Others present for the meeting
BURGE Doug, Executive Vice President and General Manager
MURPHY, James, Chief Financial Officer
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the prior
meeting of the board, January 24, 2000, were approved, with minor changes.
II. PRESIDENT'S REPORT: CTBA President, John Barr, with
concurrence of all other directors, agreed that the only officer position for the next
year to be elected at this meeting would be the President. All other officer positions
would be determined at the next meeting, as more directors are expected to be attending in
person.
III. ELECTION OF PRESIDENT: John Barr opened
nominations for the position of President, with the nomination of Weston Fitzpatrick.
There being no other nominations, a motion was approved to close nominations.
John Barr then called for a vote of Weston Fitzpatrick as President.
The motion was passed without dissent.
IV. GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT: General Manager, Doug
Burge, discussed the ongoing collection from Del Mar in 1998. A motion to obtain bids from
competing insurance carriers was approved. Another motion to pursue the investigation of
assets of Mr. Kalinoski and to review the results of such investigation at a future
meeting was approved.
The payment of Incentive Awards earned during calendar 1999 is
anticipated for payment during the week ending March 25, 2000. The percentage of payment,
while preliminary at this time, is anticipated to be 15.5% for breeders and 12.2% for
stallion owners. The use of the new computer system and the preparation of Incentive Award
checks from it will be run in parallel with the old computer system (AS400).
The annual meeting of February 6, 2000 was reviewed. The location of future meetings was
discussed. Attendance at the lunch and award portion of the meeting was observed to be
higher this year, and there was some dissatisfaction with restaurant service, which
tempered the success of the awards ceremonies.
A moment of silence was held in memory of the passing of State Senator Ken Maddy.
The budget for calendar 2000 was presented. Discussion focused on sales (auction)
activity, and the other CTBA activity. Approval of the budget was deferred pending a
review of the Audit Committee.
Participation as association members in TOBA and NTRA were discussed. A motion to renew
the TOBA membership was approved. Approval of membership in NTRA was deferred pending the
outcome of further involvement by NTRA members in supplier discount programs.
A draft statement about the use of medications during the productive life of thoroughbreds
was decided to be reviewed again after a committee has the opportunity to make a
recommendation.
V. PRESIDENT WES FITZPATRICK indicated his selection of
committee structure for the forthcoming year. Mr. Fitzpatrick discontinued committee
status of the Performance Horse Committee, with the admonition that the performance horse
subject continue to be featured in the magazine. The Treasurer will be the chair for the
Audit Committee. Changes in Committee chair are Joan Rogers for the Internet Committee;
John Barr for Liaison with TOC Committee. Other committee chairs to remain the same as
1999.
VI. RACING COMMITTEE: Keith Card, Racing Committee
Chair, indicated that the Starter Series at Golden Gate was being held this year and
appeared to be well received. Gold Rush Day at Hollywood Park also appears headed for
success.
VII. SALES COMMITTEE: Ed Gregson, Sales Committee
Chair, reported that the number of horses nominated for the August sale totals
approximately 475 with another 30 to 50 expected, and are of exceptional pedigree. The
standard for acceptance will be high, which should assure another successful sale this
coming August.
VIII. INTERNET COMMITTEE: Wes Fitzpatrick, Chair up to
this meeting, presented an advertising rate sheet, for several types of advertisements by
others on the CTBA web site. A motion to approve advertising and the rate sheet was
approved.
Web content was discussed, including Gold Rush Day and California State legislation. The
committee would like the web site to be a prime source of legislative information to the
horse racing industry.
IX. MAGAZINE COMMITTEE: Trudy McCaffery reported that
the magazine continues to look good and to have relevant content. She expressed concern
about maintaining the quality of the magazine in view of the departure of the Mike
Compton, Managing Editor. Replacement of Mr. Compton is expected to be a methodical
process and Mr. Burge will continue his supervision of the magazine as Editor.
X. SEMINAR COMMITTEE: Leigh Ann Howard reported that a
seminar will be held at the Barretts May sale on "Benefits of Buying a Cal
Bred". The committee will work with the TOC on the presentation of the seminar.
XI. CAL CUP COMMITTEE: John Barr discussed the cost of
the Day and the goal of ensuring that it not be subsidized by other Cal Cup monies. Mr.
Barr noted that the Race Fund's contribution, excluding purses, declined considerably for
1999. This matter will continue to be reviewed for the 2000 Cal Cup Day.
XII. FOUNDATION COMMITTEE: Jeanne Canty reported that a
book signing will be held in the CTBA library on Sunday, April 9, 2000 to benefit the
Foundation.
XIII. OTHER BUSINESS: Trudy McCaffery reviewed the
Association's previous participation in the KTTC (Kids To The Cup), a non-profit
association. The association is qualifying as a 501(c)(3) and was receiving industry
support. A motion to support the organization with a contribution of $2,000 and the
service of CTBA employee Jeremy Clemons was approved.
There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned.
Ed Gregson, Secretary
MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MEETING
HELD ON
DEC. 1, 1999
CTBA OFFICES, ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA
A meeting of the Board of Directors of the
California Thoroughbred Breeders Association (CTBA) was held Dec. 1, 1999 at the CTBA
offices in Arcadia, California.
The following directors were present:
BACHMAN, Tom
BARR, John
CANTY, Jeanne
CARD, Keith
FITZPATRICK, Wes
GREGSON, Ed
HARRIS, John
HOWARD, Leigh Ann
JOHNSON, Myron
MCCAFFERY, Trudy
PASHAYAN, Suzanne
ROGERS, Joan
VESSELS, Frank
Directors participated via conference call:
HARRALSON, Dan
MEAGHER, Dennis
Director not in attendance:
LIEBAU, Jack
Others in attendance:
BURGE, Doug, Exec. V.P. and General Manager
MURPHY, Jim, CFO
COMPTON, Mike, Managing Editor, California Thoroughbred magazine
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I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: October minutes were approved as submitted. July
18 meeting minutes were not included in package to be approved (required changing of
placement of election of officers). July minutes have been revised to reflect necessary
change.
Meeting opened with a presentation from Patrick Sanders
of CPACCESS. Wes Fitzpatrick outlined results of feasibility study on AS400 conversion. He
also presented an overview of installation and implementation of office accounting
software.
II. INTERNET COMMITTEE REPORT: Chair Wes Fitzpatrick reported that CTBA's
website is experiencing a greater a number of hits under current structure. Fitzpatrick
also reported that the Cal Cup Fantasy Challenge contest proved popular, and resulted in
compiling a valuable e-mail database. It was also determined that approved minutes should
be placed on website under administration section.
III. MAGAZINE COMMITTEE REPORT: Chair Trudy McCaffery and managing editor
Mike Compton reported that advertising revenue rose compared to previous year's figures
through same time period. It was determined that Husbandry and Management Series should
remain as a regular column in the magazine. Also, a 10 percent display advertising rate
increase was approved. Notices to advertising clientele will be mailed in January 2000.
Price change will take effect in February.
IV. MARKETING REPORT: General Manager Doug Burge outlined the year's
marketing efforts and introduced Marketing Manager Jeremy Clemons, who presented the board
a review of marketing efforts in 1999 and discussed marketing avenues to be pursued in
2000.
V. GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT: General Manager Doug Burge presented the
Board a proposal for 2000 annual meeting. Proposal featured a "Crowning the
California Champions" theme day at Santa Anita Racetrack to take place in the track's
new restaurant, FrontRunner. He also updated the board on legal activity involving a
defaulting buyer from 1998 Del Mar yearling sale, as well as discussed matters pertaining
to the California Thoroughbred Breeders Foundation.
VI. SALE COMMITTEE REPORT: Chair Ed Gregson reported that nominations for
the April two-year-old sale were somewhat light. He asked the Board to authorize the sales
committee to make a decision at a later date as to the direction of the two-year-old sale.
Burge then informed the Board that all accounts from the 1999 Del Mar yearling sale had
been paid in full.
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VII. TREASURER'S REPORT: Burge and CFO Jim Murphy reviewed financial
statements (circulated among Board members).
VIII. RACING COMMITTEE REPORT: Burge and John Barr reviewed a recent
meeting (Nov. 1) with the state's racing secretaries. It was announced that a Cal-bred Day
will take place at Hollywood Park April 30. Total purses for the day will be in excess of
$1.2 million. A Cal-bred stakes schedule for 2000 also resulted from the Nov. 1 meeting,
and Burge is scheduled to present the schedule to the CHRB Dec. 3.
IX. EDUCATION/COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT: Chair Leigh Ann Howard
updated the Board on CTBA's participation in EQWest convention in Del Mar. She also
reported that San Diego area stallion tour was attended by approximately 80 people.
Feedback from tour attendees was very positive Howard said. She also added that the
committee is scheduling an open forum type event for the Jan. Barretts sale. A potential
topic is "marketing the Cal-bred." The Board unanimously approved the idea of
producing a laminated wall calendar which will list important dates throughout the year.
Calendars will be mailed to the membership as soon as they are available.
X. LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE REPORT: Chair John Harris briefly updated the
Board on a recent GO Committee hearing in Sacramento.
XI. CALIFORNIA CUP REPORT: John Barr
reported that as of Dec. 1 there were no financials to comment on.
There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned.
Ed Gregson, Secretary
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