Committee Functions

COMMITTEE FUNCTION OF COMMITTEE
EXECUTIVE * Review and implementation of Internal Policies prior to Board Vote
* Negotiate Pari-Mutuel Contract with Hoosier Park
* Negotiate Simulcast Contract with Hoosier Park
* Seek Board Approval for the Endorsement of any Contract
* Review By-Laws in order to follow procedures
* Discuss important issues prior to full board meeting in hopes of providing sound, unified
recommendations
BACKSIDE HEALTHCARE/ * Review Emergency Medical Relief requests
EMERGENCY BENEFITS * Report to the Board the Committees Recommendations for Approval/Denial
* Oversee Clinic and Chiropractor needs and schedule at Hoosier Park
* Oversee Dental/Optical Benefits
* To keep membership, staff, and board informed of important changes and problems
BACKSIDE IMPROVEMENTS * Coordinate with track personnel regarding potential and ongoing capital
improvements and keep track of progress.
* Inform the Board of progress, as well as problems
BREEDERS/OWNERS/SALES * Reach out to breeders with important dates related to ISS and ISFC eligiblity
* Provide information to all owners regarding current year racing schedules and any changes
to procedure
* Work with sales companies to promote the Indiana product
BUDGET/FINANCE * Review Purse Account Activity
* Report on Trends Relative to Live Handle, Simulcasting, Signal Sale, TVG
* Report Quarterly on Actual Income and Expenses
* Work with Association Accountant to Provide Timely Reports and Filings
* Work with ISA Accounts Manager to Submit Application for Recognition
COLLEGE ASSISTANCE * Review College Assistance applications and determine eligibility and amount of assistance
COMMISSION RELATIONS * Keep lines of communication open with IHRC including track and office
personnel
FAIR RACING * Represent Horsemen at Fair Venues
* Work with Standardbred Advisory Board and Breed Development
in all matters related to country fair racing
* Assist Fair Official(s) *If Required
GRANTS * Review Grant Applications
* Make Recommendations to Board on Application Merit
* Communicate with Applicants
* Conduct Physical Reviews for Grant Compliance
MEMBERSHIP/ * Address membership concerns
PROMOTIONS/ * Promote Communications with Membership
SOCIAL MEDIA * Actively seek to increase ISA membership numbers
* Sire Stakes Dinners
* Awards Banquet
* Develop and manage an annual calendar of events in which to promote
and educate racing
* Coordinate with Hoosier Park for Promotional Events
* Select promotional items
* Assist other industry organizations in various activities
* Manage social media content
* Coordinate with Publications Committee for content on Social Media
PARI-MUTUEL * Coordinate with Horsemen's Representative, Judges, and Race Secretaries
* Work with track officials regarding issues related to paddock/blood
gas/lasix schedules
* Work with track maintenance crew regarding track surface
PUBLICATIONS/WEBSITE * Responsible for the content and publication of ISA Magazine and Stallion Directory
* Oversee the content and updates of the ISA website
* Assist with proofreading magazine as well as suggest content
* Coordinate with the Social Media Committee for website content