MRVHA Meeting Minutes
December 28, 2010
Mollie’s Kitchen, Apple Valley, CA
Present: Lisa LaMere, Laura Fowler, Suzi Smith, Sara Henson, Sherry Krig (quorum)
Meeting called to order at 6:45 p.m.
President’s Report:
A slate needs to be determined and an election of officers held. The following nominations were presented and accepted:
President: Lisa LaMere Vice President: Laura Fowler Treasurer: Suzi Smith Secretary: Alyssa Osburn
Board Members: Sara Henson, Sherry Krig, Sherry Regner, Sherry McGuire, Show Chair: Kara Olson
Ballots will be distributed at the Awards Banquet.
Treasurer’s Report:
$6,558 in checking; outstanding checks: $869 for awards and $269 to AV Park & Rec. Insurance will be paid, but expect less than last year as we are holding fewer shows.
Old Business:
2010 Shows: Need to have a show committee meeting after 2/7.
Show schedule: February 28 (rain/snow date March 14).
Suggested judges: George Kapp for Fuzzy Show (Michele Specchio alternate); DCC Pinto judges Terry Worthland and Cindy Carter (Cash Grimes alternate)
Question had been asked by an exhibitor as to whether the club offered a year-end award for In-Hand Trail. No award was listed on rules - no award will be given, although may be considered for new show year.
Discussed class changes – adding / cancelling. Will firm up premium by next meeting.
Awards Banquet:
Will be held on February 7th at Suzi & Dale Smith’s home in Apple Valley.
Potluck – everyone attending is asked to bring something. Signups already:
Suzi – soda, cups, plates & plastic ware
Laura – cowboy stew
Lisa – broccoli salad
Sherry – Sheet cake (Kaitlyn’s 17th birthday on the 9th –Lisa feeling old!)
New Business:
Awards for volunteers – Lisa to buy gift card to Applebee’s. Need jacket sizes for our Leadline Awards Champion and Reserve Champion. Lisa to contact Kim Clinton for sizes.
The Apple Valley Equestrian Advisory Council is meeting on January 13 at 7:00 in the AV Town Council Chambers. Horsemen's Center and trees planted in memory of Marlee Martin will be discussed. MRVHA Officers and Board Members are encouraged to attend.
Adjourned: 7:51
