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MRMHC General Membership Meeting
Minutes
Meeting Minutes
January 10, 2009
Meeting held at Holiday Inn Express, Lakeville Minnesota
President Melody Ryan called the meeting to order at 2:00pm.
Board members in attendance were: Melody Ryan, Julie Swanson,
Connie Smith, Gayle Kluver and Nona Lendacky.
Website update given by Melody Ryan:
The club website will be moved to a different site host. Sharon
Stokesbary has agreed to take the lead on this project. Melody
would like to see updated pictures on the site. The new site
would also be capable of incorporating videos. Pictures and
video links can be sent to Sharon Stokesbary.
Trail Ride update given by:
No updates at this time. Since the club has insurance coverage
for 3 trail rides in 2009, please contact Julie Swanson or Melody
Ryan with proposals for trail sites.
Expo & Show update given by Melody Ryan and Julie Swanson:
It was proposed that the club purchase a stall for this year’s expo
– providing there is one available, and set the club booth up in
the barn next to the horses. There was also discussion of
a raffle for a fundraiser at the booth. The Expo booth committee
- Carol Berg, Lisa Doerr and Julie Swanson will be in charge of
scheduling booth coverage, and decorating. Melody Ryan stated
the MRMHC brochure requires updates, this should be completed prior
to the Expo. Julie Cardin requested to do this and will work
on this project. Please contact Julie Swanson if you are interested
in riding in the breed demonstration. Mandatory practice(s)
will take place before the event. Additional information will
be sent out in February.
Clinic update given by Melody Ryan and Julie Swanson:
The Larry Whitesell clinic was a success. We received a lot
of good feedback from participants’ and grossed $1497.** If
we want Larry Whitesell back, he has an opening for October 24,
2009 or any weekend in May, 2010. Further discussion is needed
before a decision will be made. It was proposed that Jennifer
Bauer be contracted for a future clinic (she is Larry’s assistant).
The proposal is also being considered. Melody Ryan is looking
into arena availability – suggestions for arena sites are welcome.
The club is sponsoring Richie Wingfield for a 3 day clinic May
29 – 31, 2009. Past participants in Richie Wingfield clinics
told how he did a lot of interaction with horse and rider.
He taught techniques on getting a horse to remain/become calm, release
tension and make for a safer ride. This is just in time for
the trail riding season. He works with all breeds. Detailed
information will be posted on the website.
A fun show has been proposed for June. Melody Ryan will set
up the date and location. Details will be sent out to the
membership and posted on the website.
** Special Note: It was decided that member, Lindsey Kahn and her
horse Griiffin will be allowed to participate in a future clinic.
Her deposit of $400 will be applied toward that clinic. Lindsey
rode only a short time in the Larry Whitesell clinic. Her
horse was sick the first day; she was ill the next day, and so was
unable to participate.
Administrative update given by Melody Ryan:
Club insurance selection and payment is due in February. Melody
will submit for coverage of one, possibly two club sponsored clinics,
3 trail rides, one to two parade and a fun show for 2009.
This can be amended if needed.
Paperwork has been filed for non-profit tax except status.
She is now waiting for it to be processed.
Affiliation with the RMHA – Melody Ryan:
Affiliation with RMHA will be tabled until non-profit status has
been completed.
Treasure’s Report: Connie Smith
2008 beginning balance
$2282.49
Add for
6607.00
Subtract for Expenses
6087.47
Total assets
$2802.08
Board Elections
The 2009 board members are:
President: Melody
Ryan
Vice President: Barb Schjei
Treasurer: Connie Smith
Secretary: James Zushin
Asst Secretary: Gaye Kluver
Members At Large: Nona Lendacky
Ron Erickson
All ran unopposed
Additional Business -
It was proposed that there be a club youth subgroup to be supervised
by Julie Swanson. Motion carried.
Proposal, non-Rocky horse owners can join the club but would be
excluded from exhibiting during Expo and would not be eligible for
board membership. Motion carried.
A reminder to fill out 2009 club membership and pay dues.
Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Gayle Kluver,
MRMHC Assistant Secretary
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