CONTACT FOR ASSISTANCE
(734)753-2000 ext.3261...Fax(734)543-3262
OFFICE HOURS
Saturday and Sunday
11:00 to 2:30
Wednesday 10:30 to 12:30
Douglas "Bobbie" Barron, President 2010-2012
Mary Mazur, V. President Gary Tinkle, Executive Director
Kathleen McIsaac, Sec./Treas. Mary Anne Barron, Office Mgr.
LeAnne Hoyt, Office Asst.
DIRECTORS
Owners: Owner/Trainer:
Mary Mazur '08 -'10 Tom Zimmer '08 - '10
Richard Powers '08 -'10 Shane Spiess '08-'10
George Kutlenios '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
Simulcast revenue produced from 3.5 tax for current fiscal year ending September 30, 2010. Current bal. Oct. 1, 2009 to July 25, 2010.
$5,076,932
The 2010-11 Budget is still a work in progress and the model of funding ORC regulation by the MGCB is still broken. There appears to be a concern in funding all line items in the Ag. Equine Industry Development Fund which includes live racing regulation. Without a sustaining number of live days for the entire racing industry, funding the other line items becomes a moot point. The amount needed to regulate must be provided for first.
In addition, the MGCB's Budget should not be exempt from assisting in funding a sustainable number of live race days. 7/29
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BREEDER'S AWARDS: Due to the uncertainty of simulcast revenue for the balance of the fiscal year ending September 30,2010, the Michigan Dept. of Agriculture will not pay earned breeder awards until October.7/29
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NOTICE: It is time set start the nomination process for the 2010 Election for the Michigan HBPA Board of
Directors. The Election Nomination Committee would appreciate several members, "at large" to volunteer to work
on the committee. The election is held every year, offering two 3yr terms for Owners and Owner/Trainers.
Thank you in advance for any assistance. 7/23
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FREE PHARMACY DISCOUNT CARD: The National HBPA has made available for all affiliates a Free
Discount card that offers licensed
Michigan HBPA members a discount card for discounts on medication, eyeglasses, dental, hearing, diabetic supplies. Discount cards are
available in the HBPA office at Pinnacle Race Course.
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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