Who are the members of the Board of Directors?
The IPWHR Board of Directors consists of 5 individuals who have expertise in the business of a registry and in the technical end of record keeping, as well as knowledge of breeding and showing. 1. Bonnie A. Yeager, as the Incorporator of the Registry, provides knowledge of breeding and genetics and a knack for leadership. 2. Jaretha Dunavant offers experience in showing as well as breeding. 3. Grace Larson, as owner of the Part Walking Horse Registry, offers the business knowledge and the years of experience in setting up and maintaining a Registry. 4. Frederic W. Yeager provides the technical expertise needed for the creation of the database, forms and applications, etc. 5.Trina Balleck recently of HSUS in Washington, DC and now head of the AHDF org. will provide legal and political expertise. The first BOD came from necessity, appointment and by request. When it is time for a second or when the IPWHR is up and running smoothly and some want to step aside then the vacancies will be fi
A. The Alpha-1 Foundation Board of Directors is a 15-member voluntary board, comprised of respected members of the Alpha, medical, professional and scientific communities from across the United States. The Board operates according to the Florida Statutes for Not-for-profit Corporations and under the guidelines of the Internal Revenue Service as a 501( c )(3) organization. As the governing body of the organization, it guides the strategic program direction and all activities of the organization. A majority of the Board membership is either diagnosed with Alpha-1, is a carrier, or has a diagnosed family member.
