by Don Marean, District 9 Chair

August, ME — District 9 held its annual meeting Saturday (Jan. 20) at the Calumet Club in Augusta.

The meeting was called to order by Chair Marean at 2:30 p.m. with 28 members present.

Introductions of Directors and recognition of dignitaries were made and also a thank you to our host the Maine Harness Horsemens Association.

Director Steve O’Toole conducted the discussion on the proposed rule changes and Chair Marean tracked the votes and amendments that were made.

At the conclusion of the rule discussion the Chair gave updates of the goings on at the USTA and opened the meeting for discussion. The meeting was adjourned at 4:15 p.m.

For a review of the 2018 proposed rule and bylaw changes, please click here.

RESULTS OF RULE PROPOSAL DISCUSSION:

1. Approved
2. Amend to read “eliminate metal head numbers. Keep requirement for head numbers.”
3. Approved
4. Amend to correct error and, add .05 % of alcohol. The current language says in the word blood in two places but what therule is using to measure is a breath analyzer so the word blood should be deleted and reference to analyzer reading should replace it. Voted to Approve.
5. Reject
6. Approved
7. Reject
8. Approve
9. Approve
10. Took no Action
11. Reject
12. Approve
13. Approve
14. Approve
15. Approve
16. Reject
17. Approve
18. Approve
19. Approve
20. Approve
21. Approve
22.Approve
23. Approve
24. Reject