CONTACT FOR ASSISTANCE
(231) 206-4884...Fax(517) 552-0004
Douglas "Bobby" Barron, President 2010-2012
Mary Mazur, V. President Gary Tinkle, Executive Director
Kathleen McIsaac, Sec./Treas.
DIRECTORS
Owners: Owner/Trainer:
Kathy McIsaac '10-'12 Bud Richardson '10-'12
Ginny Uelmen '10-'12 Gary Terrien '10-'12
Mary Mazur '11-'13 John Rupert '11-'13
Rich Powers '11-'13 Shane Spiess '11-'13
George Kutlenios '12-'14 Bob Gorham '12-'14
Ray Stimac '12-'14 Carole Rettele '12-'14
CURRENT NEWS SECTION
1995 RACING ACT: A meeting was held in Senator Joe Hune's office on Tuesday, January 31, 2012. He wanted the industry to get pass the road block on the amended language and reach a concensus. Senator Hune has been supportive of the industry and is willing to support the bill if an agreement was reached. A very productive meeting took place and Dan Adkins agreed to leave the original language protecting certified horsemen's organization (CHO's), common purse pool, and live racing. HBPA representatives agreed to support his legislation if these changes were made. Dan Adkins also agreed to have Thoroughbred racing back at Hazel Park if the bill passes and withstands legal challenges.
Shosie LeVine, Dan's attorney will make the necessary changes to the drafted proposal and send a revised draft to the MI-HBPA. The MI-HBPA will review the new draft, develop comments on issues that may need to be addressed prior to final language.
Attendees: Senator Joe Hune, Stacy Murray (his aide)
HBPA Directors: Bob Gorham, Mary Mazur, Kathleen McIsaac(Sec./Treas.),Rich Powers, Ginny Uelmen, Stephanie Johnson (HBPA lobbyist), and Gary Tinkle(on the phone)
Hazel Park: Daniel Adkins (on the phone), attorney Shoshie LeVine and lobbyist David Ladd
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2012:The Michigan HBPA is drafting a proposed contract for Mt. Pleasant Meadows that suggests the season begins May 5 - September 30( 42 days), Saturdays and Sundays, no racing the last weekend of the Isabella County Fair. Race days are to consist of 8 races total, 6 TB races and 2 races QH/Paint and/or Arabian .
A contract meeting has been scheduled with MPM and Walter Bay for Feb.1
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MI-HBPA BENEVOLENT TRUST: Please email or call to request current coverage and claim form. Benevolence is available for current and 2011 members.
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SAVINGS: EquineSavings is offering discounts of equipment purchases for members of HBPA affiliates and there members, to include members of the Michigan HBPA as a national affiliate. Discounts up to 28% on TORO, eXmark and container company Boston. For details call (877)-905-0004 and visit www.equinesavings.com
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SIMULCAST TAX REVENUE FISCAL YR. 2011-12, OCTOBER 1-JANUARY 29, 2012 $1,480,040
(weekly track audit reports end on Sunday)
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LOCATE YOUR LEGISLATORS:
Governor Snyder: rick.snyder@michigan.gov
Contact your Representative: http://www.house.mi.gov/mhrpublic/
Contact your Senator: http://www.senate.michigan.gov/fysenator/fysenator.htm
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PLEASE SUPPORT YOUR PAC FUND: MORE THAN EVER, OUR FUTURE LIES WITH OUR
ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES. WE NEED TO GAIN SUPPORT FOR OUR STORY! Please continue to support your PAC, any contribution you can afford will be helpful!
THANK YOU TO THOSE WHO UNDERSTAND THE PROCESS.
Please to:
Michigan HBPA PAC Fund (NO CORPORATE CHECKS)
841 N. Latson Rd.
Howell, Michigan 48843
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Liability Insurance: National HBPA Owners and Trainers Liability Ins. has been secured by the National for affiliate members. The insurance is to protect your assets against claims for bodily injury or property damage related to your horse activity to include breeding, racing, sales and training.
CONTACT: Kevin S. Lavin (800) 446-3112 to discuss details.
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Aflac: The Aflac Insurance Company, HBPA Corporate sponsor, is offering
discounts to HBPA members nationwide for accident insurance. Michigan members that may be interested contact Kent Horsemen call for quote: www.chooseaflac.com/hbpalead
(314) 662-1824
Dave Fennemore
(636) 734-6725
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Michigan Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Assn.
National HBPA
Michigan Gaming Control Board
Office of the Racing Commissioner
National Thoroughbred Racing Assn.
(discount purchases for MI- HBPA members)
Michigan Equine Partnership