CONTACT FOR ASSISTANCE
(231)206-4884...Fax(517) 552-0004
Douglas "Bobbie" Barron, President 2010-2012
Mary Mazur, V. President Gary Tinkle, Executive Director
Kathleen McIsaac, Sec./Treas. Mary Anne Barron, Office Mgr.
DIRECTORS
Owners: Owner/Trainer:
Mary Mazur '08 -'10 Tom Zimmer '08 - '10
Richard Powers '08 -'10 Joe Lewis '08- '10
Henry Mast '09 -'11 Robert Gorham '09-'11
Ray Stimac '09 -'11 James Jackson '09-'11
Kathy McIsaac '10 -'12 Buddy Richardson '10-'12
Ginny Uelmen '10 -'12 Gary Terrien '10-'12
CURRENT NEWS SECTION
STATE REVENUE FROM THE 3.5% SIMULCAST TAX FROM Jan.1 THRU Dec. 31, 2009 $6,355,283
Current Fiscal Year: Oct. 1 thru Feb. 28,2010....$2,455,982
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NATIONAL HBPA LAUNCHES A BLOG: http://nationalhbpa.blogspot.com/
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2010 RACE DATES REDUCED
MICHIGAN GAMING AND CONTROL BOARD MEETS WITH INDUSTRY: On Wednesday, March 3, 2010 the MGCB indicated the number of race days that will be reduced for the balance of the 2009-10 fiscal year due to budget cuts. Industry representatives were told that the approved dates of 261 for racetracks will be reduced to 112 or by 57%.
Pinnacle Race Course days reduced for the 2009-10 fiscal year ending September 30, 2010 are 34(52%) leaving 31 race days from June 4 to August 13...Friday, Saturday and Monday. At this point, no racing between Aug 14 to Sept. 30, 2010.
Efforts are underway to challenge the cut and amount stated as cost per to regulate a live race day by ORC staff. More details will be made available as soon as possible. 3/4
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PINNACLE STALL APPS: Pinnacle Race Course mailed 2010 stall applications Friday Feb. 26, 2010. Any questions call:(734) 753-3196 or 97.
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Note: "Michigan Is Yours" is supported by Billy Sims, NOT anything to do with horse racing, the HBPA or MHHA.
AS OUR WORLD CHURNS: The Board of Canvassers will meet on Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 10:00am in
room 426 of the State Capitol Building, the agenda will include the following:
*"Consideration of an initiative petition form submitted by Michigan Is Yours, 20750 Civic Center #418, Southfield, Michigan 48076.(Petition would amend the State Constitution to authorize casino gaming at no more than seven casinos located in Muskegon, Lansing, Detroit, Detroit Metropolitan Airport, Benton Harbor, Flint and Romulus.)"
in addition the Board will consider:
*A a request by Hazel Park....."Petition form originally approved October 14,2009; resubmitted form contains minor edits."
2/25
***Board of Canvassers approves form of both petitions Feb. 26, 2010***
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HBPA AND MHHA AGREE: Both the HBPA and MHHA have approved alternative petition language that provides for and protects members of both associations. Plans are underway to request a date from the Board of Canvassers to review and approve our alternative petition. 2/25
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HAZEL'S PETITION: Requests have been received asking to have Hazel's current language that has caused serious concern and an attempt to have it amended to include protections and provision for our horsemen. Below are the portions that have created concern:
"Initiative Petition
Amendment to the Constitution"
"Article IX"
"Section 43
(1) It shall be lawful to conduct casino gaming and enact laws as provided in this section
without further vote of the People, notwithstanding and other provision of this consti-
tution or any other law or regulation.
(2) This section authorizes casino gaming at no more than eight casinos subject to the
following requirement:
(a) casinos authorized by a state license shall be allowed at up to a total of five horse
racetracks that conducted live race meetings with pari-mutuel wagering in 2009;and
(b) casinos authorized by a state license shall be allowed at three additional locations in
the state; and
(c) the eight casinos authorized in this section shall be in addition to three Detroit casinos
(3) All casinos authorized under this section shall pay a wagering tax that totals 30% of their
adjusted gross receipts. "Adjusted gross receipts" as used in this section shall be defined
by law. The revenue generated by this wagering tax shall be paid by each casino
authorized under this section as follows:
(a) 75% of the tax revenue shall be paid directly to the state for deposit in a fund
established by the state treasurer for the purpose of annual expenditures for public
education, economic development, job creation and job training, tax reduction,
programs related to horse breeding and racing, preventing and treating compulsive
gambling, and grants for Michigan high school graduates to attend a public college,
university, or vocational education program in Michigan.
(b) 20% of the revenue shall be paid directly to the state for deposit in a fund established
by the state treasurer for annual payment to each county in the state in proportion to
each county's population.
(c) 3% of the tax revenue shall be paid directly to the county in which a casino authorized
under this section is located; and
(d) 2% of the tax revenue shall be paid directly to the city, township, or village in which a
casino authorized under this section is located."....
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RACINO/CASINO PETITION: The Michigan HBPA board met to address the petition developed by Dan Adkins of Hazel Park. The board expressed concerns over the lack of provisions for Michigan horsemen. Plans are in place to gather signatures to have the petition placed on the ballot for the November 2010 election. Some of the concerns discussed by the board:
1) No provision for live racing
2) No provision for simulcasting
3) No specific provision for purse revenue (they will need annual legislative approval)
4) No provision for contract with CHO's (certified horsemen's organization, HBPA)
The board indicated that these provisions are important to all breeds, and expressed an interest in discussing the impact they will have with other horsemen's organizations. Revenue distribution in the petition is 70% for tracks and 30% to the state for programs, counties and local municipalities. The petition provides for 5 Racinos and 3 Casinos.
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2010 RACE DATES ISSUED: Commissioner Lockwood approved the following dates for Pinnacle Race Course's 2010 season at 84 days.
June 4 - June 27 Friday, Saturday and Sunday
June 29- October 31 Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday
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LOCATE YOUR LEGISLATORS:
Contact your Representative: http://house.michigan.gov/find_a_rep.asp
Contact your Senator: http://senate.michigan.gov/SenatorInfo/find-your-senator.htm
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PLEASE SUPPORT YOUR PAC FUND: This industry needs the support of Lansing, like it or not that is the way it is! Any donation will be helpful! Your PAC Fund is very helpful in getting our story to those that we need to support our industry.
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 David Pieplow call for quote:
(618) 558-4782
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Pinnacle Race Course
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