by Ellen Harvey, Harness Racing Communications

Freehold, NJ — The annual membership meeting of USTA District 12 was held on Friday (Oct. 2) at 11 a.m. at Freehold Raceway. District 12 represents the state of New Jersey.

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USTA District 12 directors Jacqueline Ingrassia, John Brennan and Chris McErlean at today’s meeting.

District Director John Brennan presided over the meeting along with Directors Jacqueline Ingrassia, Chris McErlean and Jeff Gregory. There were about 25 members in attendance.

Chairman Brennan opened the meeting with a moment of silence in memory of New Jersey horseman Ole Bach, who died in an accident at The Red Mile this week.

Rule change proposals for the upcoming directors meeting in early 2016 were discussed and voting was cast. The votes serve directors in an advisory capacity when final votes are taken.

Mr. Brennan was re-elected as chairman for the next year and Mr. Brennan and Mrs. Ingrassia were both re-elected as membership directors for an additional three year term.