Change Is In The Air
Not Just Those Fall Colors!
For the last few year, WDCTA’s state board has been preparing for the changing reality many non-profit organization’s are facing—lack of volunteers. This became more evident with the pandemic when people really started cloistering themselves. That’s why your state board began making changes to our bylaws a few years ago (which you, our members, voted to approve). These changes made it easier for WDCTA to adapt to a changing environment. We can operate as an entity with just the state board and no chapters (as IDCTA does in Illinois) or as a state board with one or multiple chapters. These changes allow us to be flexible and remain viable.
Over the next few weeks, chapters will be meeting and voting to continue as they have or stop operating as a chapter. (Several have expressed at state board meetings that they do not have enough volunteers to fill the
chapter’s slate of officers.) This does not mean that the entire organization is being disbanded—far from it. What it means is that if there are chapters remaining, they will continue to have influence through discussion and
votes at the state board level. Those in a region that are no longer represented by a chapter will have representation on the state board through the Member-at-Large positions. In addition, any member or group of members who have an idea for an event or activity could make a presentation to the state board, if they are requesting funding. Area members can still get together for educational gatherings (and if a horse is involved, still obtain insurance coverage for the activity).
WDCTA’s state board is committed to representing our members at the local level and with the USDF. WDCTA is a USDF charter member (meaning, we were one of the few at the ground level of the creation of the USDF), and we take that heritage and responsibility seriously. So when you hear talk about a chapter “dissolving,” don’t worry. WDCTA is solid in its finances and commitment to you, our members, and the disciplines of dressage and eventing.
