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    • Board & Committees
    • FAQ
  • Member Resources
    • Join
    • Current Standings & Members
    • Points Information
    • Outreach Corner
    • Get Involved
    • Rules
    • Trainer Directory
    • Education
  • Show Managers
  • Sponsors
  • Calendar
  • Contact
  • Banquet2020

Board & Committees


​Get Involved in a Committee

The GHJA is always in need of dedicated volunteers to help with our committees. Below is a list and description of the current official and ad hoc committees. Each group welcomes fresh faces to rotate and expand its membership. Since we are a volunteer organization, we draw on our talented members to fill these rolls.

The dedication and commitment by our volunteers, is the spine of our organization. To request additional information about one or more of the committees, please contact any of the Board members listed, or the Executive Secretary. We look forward to working with you!

2021 COMMITTEES

Hearing Committee (elected)
Hears protests and charges in connection with alleged violations of the GHJA Rules. This committee consists of 5 members each with a two year elected term.
Scott Armour, Susan Bowen, Jack Flowers, Julie Mohr, Katherine Paul

Rules and Regulations Committee
Review rule change suggestions; present proposals to the Board and the membership; edit rulebook for publication.
Chairperson: Meg Halloran

Show Standards Committee 
Review and approve show sanction applications; assist and advise show management as prescribed by the rules; monitor feedback from the shows and recommend penalties for rule violations. The Judges Subcommittee now comes under the direct advisement of this Committee.
Chairperson: Kathy Fishman
Members: Katherine Paul (secretary), Debby Bandy, Woody Dykers, Sunny Stevens

Stewards Committee 
Appointed each year by the President. Members of this committee must be a current steward.
Chairperson: Debby Bandy
Members: All stewards

Nominating Committee 
Recommend senior member candidates to run for election to the Board of Directors, verify qualifications, submit candidates biographies and election instructions for publication and coordinate January election at GHJA Annual Membership Meeting.
Chairman: Jamie Bice

Banquet Committee 
Arrange for all aspects of the Year End Awards Banquet held in January.
Chairman: Lauren Kissel

GHJA Horse Show Finals 
Produce and budget the local Grand Finale Horse Show in November. 
Chairperson: Karen Hood

Education Committee 
To maximize resources to emphasize safety, promote riding excellence and encourage educational opportunities. This committee includes the following subcommittees: Grants (Scholarships), GHJA Riders Showcase, Safety, and General Education.
Chairperson: Megan Thiel

Hospitality Committee
Hospitality is responsible for communication efforts between Committees and Sponsors. This would include most correspondence at the request of the Board or the Committee Chairs.
Chairperson: 

Outreach Committee
Outreach is committed to engaging individuals and the community with useful information for all attendees at horse shows.
Chairperson: Anna Bomar

Technology Committee
Technology is involved with the website, newsletters, and social media. 
Chairperson: Sami Malik

Current Board Members

Officers
Email
Post Expiration
Jay Sims
President
e-mail
12/2023
Karen Hood
Treasurer
e-mail
12/2021
Heather Steele
Recording Secretary
e-mail
12/2022
Megan Thiel
​Vice President
e-mail
12/2022
Staff
Email
Lauren Palko
Executive Secretary
e-mail
GHJA members are welcome to attend board meetings at any time. Please reach out to our Executive Secretary if you would like to attend a meeting.
2021 Meeting Dates: 

Annual Meeting - January 10, 2021

February 2



Members
Email
Post Expiration
Scott Armour
e-mail
12/2022
Debby Bandy
e-mail
12/2021
Jamie Bice
e-mail
12/2021
Anna Bomar
e-mail
12/2021
​Anna Booth
​e-mail
12/2022
Karen Boysen​
​e-mail
12/2023
Vickie Bryans
​e-mail
12/2023
Stephanie Cumming
​e-mail​
12/2023
Meg Halloran​
​e-mail
12/2023
Susan Kimball
​​e-mail
12/2022
Lauren Kissel
​​e-mail
12/2023
Sami Malik
e-mail
12/2021
Lucy Molinari
​e-mail​​
12/2023
Kat DeMas Mulkey
​e-mail​
12/2022
Lauren Schwendel
​​e-mail
12/2021
Sunny Stevens
​​e-mail
12/2022
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GEORGIA HUNTER JUMPER ASSOCIATION
202 South Main Street, Ste 200 Alpharetta GA 30009
execsec@ghja.org
fax:770-818-5565
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