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January 2008

 

Meeting held at Iron Mike's,  10 members present meeting called to order at 7pm

 

No President report

No Secretaries report (due to no meeting in Dec)

Treasure not present

 

New Business: Trail Schedule and Elections.

President: Demetria Janus nominated by Theresa Grant and Sandy Duquet 2nd it...all voted and passed....congratulations Dee!

Vice President: Cheri Stump nominated by Demetria Janus and Theresa Grant 2nd it...all voted and passed....Congratulations Cheri!

Secretary: Theresa Grant nominated by Demetria Janus, and Gordon Stump 2nd it...all voted and passed......Congratulations Theresa!!

Treasure: Jeannine Chont nominated by Theresa Grant and Sandy Duquet 2nd it....all voted and passed.......Congratulations Jeannine!!

Board members....Pat Jackson, Cathy Branun and Allen Branum.....all voted and passed....Congratulations!

Nominations accepted and closed! Thank you all!

 

Demetria passed out maps, showing a 5 and 10 mile radius...for all to see and to get the group to work on recruiting new members.....Talked about handing out flyers and hanging flyers in nearby business's!!!

 

Started trail schedule of 2008.....will continue in Feb.

 

Demetria would like to have a board meeting with all board members and any other members that would like to join....date was not decided yet.

 

**REMINDER** Dues are due! Please try to get them in asap!!  Thanks everyone

 

Announcements:

Sandy D....sold her house....and is planning on riding this year!!!

Alana P.....is getting married June 21,2008.....CONGRATS!!!

Demetria J......started a new job...all is going well...CONGRATS!!!!

Lorrie G....got a new car! congrats!

Theresa G...Moved her horse to a friends (thanks cathy and allen for your help)

 

Motion to adjurn at 7;40pm   accepted, meeting closed!

Meeting Minutes

February 2008

Meeting held at Iron Mikes   11 members present  Meeting called to order at 7:10p         

No President Report

Sec Report...all were asked if they received the minutes via email or read them on the site...if anyone had any suggestions or corrections....motion to accept and all approved

Treasure's report- Will be updated and given next Month  

Old Business

*Everyone received the quarterly news letter and enjoyed it...thank you Demetria...good job!

**Parade Commitee- do we have anyone interested? do we need a commitee? Thoughts were passed back and forth and it was decided that there is no real interest in doing the parades at this time, so no committee formed....but if anyone does decide, we are always open to it...

***Michigan Horse Counsel, letter passed around....the future of many trails is up in the air...talk of many trails being closed this year....

****Trail Schedule passed out to everyone..motion to accept made by Cheri Stump, 2nd by Cathy Branum....Trail Schedule passed :)  good job all....it's going to be a fun riding year.  

New Business

*Talked about the board meeting that met in Feb...it was really good, lots of things brought up and worked on...

*Flyers were given to all to put up at business's for new members *Trail Schedule- always open for ideas and changes...

*President will continue the quarterly news letter :)

*Current Events-talked about Horse Expo in Lansing

*Talked about getting new members by putting a free ad in the Huron News....  

Announcements

Barn Rules, joke read  ;)  

very cool Alan got hurt at work....FEEL BETTER SOON ALAN!!!

Website is being updated...it's a work in progress :)  Good job Dee

Everyone is tired of the cold...COME ON SPRING!

HRR T-shirt orders will be taken at March meeting.....they are $15.00  

***WELCOME NEW MEMBERS  Troy and Sharon***  

Motion to adjourn by Theresa G. 2nd by Cheri S....meeting adjourned at 7:45p

March 20, 2008

Meeting held at Iron Mikes - 13 members present                              

Meeting called to order at 7pm  

******WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!!!! Valerie and Danielle...introductions************  

President Report * Group was asked about sponsoring a 4h club at Mi State....cost is $40.00 It was discussed and suggested to sponsor a trail class.... motion to accept by Theresa Grant   2nd by Cathy Branum....all accepted......passed!!!  

Sec Report... *all were asked if they received the minutes via email or read them on the site...if anyone had any suggestions or corrections....motion to accept by Cathy Branum  2nd by Theresa Grant....all accepted....passed!  

Treasure's Report- *Jeannine gave a updated report of all spending, and money received. Account total as of date is 389.15...Motion to accept by Cheri Stump, 2nd by Cathy Branum....all accepted...passed.....good job Jeannine!  

Old Business.. *talked about trail schedule...it's going to be a good riding year :)  

New Business... **Allan Branum stood up and let everyone know the board at Cross Winds has been updated with pictures, trail schedule and other nice articles....Everyone clapped and thanked Cathy for doing such a good job, even the freezing cold weather didn't stop her!!  THANK YOU CATHY!!  GOOD JOB! ***Talked about the Obstacle Course, Sept. 14,2008 at Double D ranch....Its going to be a 2 day event with first day being beginners and 2nd day advanced....there will be food available and camping....and members will be asked to bring a dish....more info to come next month....Good job setting this up Demetria!!   No announcements  

Next meeting is April 17  

Motion to adjourn at 7:25p by Cheri Stump  2nd by Cathy Branum, all agreed  

See you next month :)

April 17, 2008

14 members present and 3 guests.  

Meeting called to order at 7pm at Iron Mike's.  

Started out with introductions and welcoming everyone.  

Secretary Report-
everyone rec'd minutes via email or read on HRR Site....no corrections or changes needed. Minutes accepted by Cherie Stump and 2nd by Cathy Branum....accepted  

Treasure's Report-
report given by Jeannine, final balance of $434.15, motion to accept by T. Grant and 2nd by Alana Plock.....accepted  

New Business-
Door on the board at Crosswinds was broke, and repaired...THANK YOU GORDIE!!! Good Job!!
Jacob's donated a $20.00 gift certificate, which will be later given to someone at the meeting. Did a HARD test :) and Valorie won... CONGRATS Val and THANK YOU JACOBS!!!!  

Old Business-
Michigan Mounted Police at DD Ranch (thanks Troy) It will be a 2 day event, first day is beginners...second day is more advanced..there will be food and camping available at DD Ranch...Flyers will be handed out next month for all to distribute. Good job Dee!!! thank you  
Went over up coming rides and events News Letter sent out...GOOD JOB Dee!!!!!
Talked about our logo, and ordering shirts
Evening ride at Oakwoods Friday at 4;30p  

Announcements
Theresa- NO CANCER...Thyroid nodules are clean :)  
Roger- has a trailer for sale
Cherie- Pony let all the horses out to enjoy the neighbors grass lol
Sharon- Looking for a trail horse
Will-looking for about 30 horses for daughter that works at Double J ranch
Dee- had a fun cart ride with Prince, but she stayed in the cart!!!!!
Cherie- got flash into the trailer and through water!!!!!  

Motion to adjourn meeting 1st by T. Grant 2nd by Allen Branum, accepted, meeting adjourned at 7:55pm