February Meeting Minutes

MRVHA Meeting Minutes

February 1, 2011

Mollie’s, Apple Valley, CA

Meeting called to order 6:40 p.m.

Quorum was present: Suzi Smith; Patti Bolin; Sherry Krig: Lisa LaMere; Pam Boyd; Bill Bolin; Laura Fowler; and Kaitlyn LaMere


President’s Report: Laura gave her thanks to the new Board members for signing up and the previous Board members - note I didn’t say old Board members ;-) – for their continuing dedication. It was reported that the election of MRVHA’s Officers and Board of Directors at the Annual meeting on February 12, 2011 was unanimous. The results were as follows:


• President: Laura Fowler
• Vice president: Patti Bolin
• Treasurer: Suzi Smith
• Secretary: Alissa Haynes
• Board of Director: Sara Henson
• Board of Director: Sherry Krig
• Board of Director: Sherri McGuire
• Board of Director: Pam Boyd
• Show Chairman: Bill Bolin
• Alternate Board member: Lisa LaMere


Sara Henson had followed up with Pat Langston and is charging $150 for her services. MSC L. LaMere/P. Bolin to pay upon receipt of invoice, which Laura will request. Also note that all MRVHA mail should be delivered to the post office box.


Treasurer’s Report: The bank is doing away with our business savings account. Suzi will take care of changing signatures. These minutes will be required.


We have $3,100.11 in checking. Several bills were settled during the meeting, including President’s awards and money due from High points. Several people have credits that they may use towards show bills. Membership checks still need to be deposited.


Suzi will check on insurance and post office box fees.


Fuzzy Show March 27th:
The contract is back from Steve Kelly.  Has anyone been in touch with Bernice?  Can someone pick her up?


Lisa will bring all MRVHA stuff to the show. We are short-handed in the office. Laura will see if Sherri Regner is available. Kara will bring computer to Fuzzy to train us. Lisa will work office and Bill will announce. Morgan will help in the office as well. Office supplies do not need to be purchased.


Lynn and Jake Jaroszewski will take care of food sales. Chili, hot dogs, chili dogs and chili cheese Fritos:


• Sherry – chili
• Pam – 48 hot dogs in crockpot; Fritos, cheese and buns
• Lisa – donuts
• Laura – cupcakes


Patti Bolin has show notices in Horse Trader, Horsemen’s News & Horse Talk.
Sherry Krig – Trail course
Patti and Bill Bolin will take premiums to Norco – Bill will check for back numbers there. Kaitlyn will distribute premiums in Hesperia.
A discussion of this year’s rules and high point classes took place, with suggestions from Patti for some additional classes that could be changed in the future since the premium has already been approved by Pinto.


7:30 p.m. At this point the acting (alternate) Secretary had to leave, wondering about the beautiful horse statue with clock. Apparently that may be some marvelous prize at, perhaps, the DCC. Stay tuned for the answer to that question.


Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.

MRVHA Awards Banquet Collage

While we waited for everyone to arrive, I took lots of candids ...

Awards Banquet Trophy Table


  CLICK EACH IMAGE TO ENLARGE:


As usual, we had terrific awards!

Beautiful buckles from Silverado and
a new perpetual trophy
in honor of HF Artistic Babe.

New this year - great hoodies!



MRVHA 2010 Annual Awards Banquet - Program & Group Photo

Hi all,
MRVHA's Annual Awards Banquet for 2010 was terrific.  The largest crowd we've had in a long time, and it was great meeting some new members and be able to spend a little time with everyone away from show grounds.  I think all our horse exhibitor guests submitted membership fees, so that puts us in a better financial postion for the new show year.

The new Board was elected unanminously.  Thank you to everyone for making the committment to attend Board and planning meetings and help at the shows.

• President: Laura Fowler
• Vice President: Patti Bolin
• Treasurer: Suzi Smith
• Secretary: Alissa Haynes
• Directors:, Pam Boyd, Sara Henson, Sherry Krig, Sherri McGuire,
• Show Chair: Bill Bolin.
• Alternate Board member: Lisa LaMere

I'm going to begin uploading some photos, take a break and try to upload the rest later this evening.  Hope you've all had a good weekend! Click on the image to enlarge.

~Lisa 
The Announcer

Program of Awards



Morgan is hidden behind Kathy and Alyssa. ;-)



MRVHA Meeting Minutes January 13, 2011

Mojave River Valley Horsemen’s Association



Meeting Minutes: January 13, 2011 – Mollie’s Kountry Kitchen, Apple Valley






Present: Officers & Board: Suzi Smith, Laura Fowler, Sherri McGuire, Sara Henson, Lisa LaMere; Pam Boyd, Kaitlyn LaMere, Patti Bolin, Bill Bolin. (A quorum was present.)


Called to order 6:40 pm


PRESIDENT’S REPORT: Lisa will update premiums and forms. Premiums are needed for Equine Affaire (Feb. 3 -6). She requested a check in the amount of $345: $250 is for President’s Awards and $95 was a reimbursement for a year-end award.


The slate was nominated as follows and will be presented for vote at the Awards Banquet on February 12.


• President: Sara Henson


• Vice President: Laura Fowler


• Treasurer: Suzi Smith


• Secretary: Alissa Haynes


• Directors: Patti Bolin, Pam Boyd, Sherri McGuire, Show Chair: Bill Bolin. Alternate Board member: Open


TREASURER’S REPORT: Checking account balance is $5,607.95. Payments for awards are outstanding. The park has been paid and insurance will soon be due. The Club received a Statement of Information filing that may reference our tax ID #C2302641. A visit to the Franchise Tax Board is needed.


SECRETARY’S REPORT: Minutes are to be corrected (indicated checking and checking accounts instead of checking and savings) and approved at the February meeting.


OLD BUSINESS: Awards and Banquet – Laura and Suzi have taken care of ordering buckles, gift certificates, monogramming, etc. Laura has the perpetual awards being engraved and has very generously donated the new HF Artistic Babe Perpetual Halter trophy.


The Awards Banquet will be at the LaMere home – 7958 Sherborn Avenue, Hesperia (Please RSVP for a map) on Saturday, February 23 at 6:00 pm. Premiums will be available at the banquet and Lisa will print a program. Sherri Mcguire is bringing 2 tables and 4 folding chairs; Suzi Smith is bringing 4 folding chairs.


The tentative agenda is:


• 6:00 Dinner


• 6:45 Election of Officers and Board of Directors; Board memberships due and others are welcome to pay at this time.


• 7:00 Awards


Potluck Menu:


• Green Enchiladas: Laura Fowler


• Swedish Enchiladas: Patti & Bill Bolin


• Green Salad: Pam Boyd


• Dessert – Sara Henson


• Broccoli Salad – Lisa LaMere


• Spanish Rice: Sherri McGuire


Cups, plates & cutlery: Suzi Smith


Sodas: Club


NEW BUSINESS: Suzi needs a count of the Fuzzy Wuzzy ribbons – Kaitlyn will provide.


The three show dates for the 2011 MRVHA show season are: March 27 (Fuzzy), May 1 (DCC), and September 25. Judges are hired. DCC: Judy Wright for $375 plus mileage; Grant Gibbs for $375 plus $100 for fuel and 2 nights hotel. The September judge will be Judy Bonham at $250. Sherry Krig will confirm the Fuzzy Wuzzy judge. The DCC is already listed on the PtHA website.


Class changes: Fuzzy: Five classes were added (W/T 13 & over – English & Western Equitation, Pleasure and Trail; removed 2 Hunter Hack classes. Changed W/T Showmanship to all ages.


Wording will be changed on all premiums to: One-day Non-member Fee rather than One-day Membership Fee.


Desert Color Classic and MRVHA Open Show Classes:


• (M) Change Palomino class to Ponies & Miniatures


• (P) Add – after class 27: Amateur Breeding Stock Showmanship


• (M) Remove Yearling Longeline Jackpot in May, but add to September show


• (M) Remove Gamblers Choice Jackpot Trial


Need people who work in the show office. Patti Bolin said she would take on responsibility of notifying various newspapers of show dates and results, and help with advertising. Members asked if Lynn and Jake Jaroszewski would return to run the food booth. Lisa to check.

Our very productive meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m. Next meeting February 12, 2011.


~Lisa LaMere

November Meeting Minutes

Meeting minutes for November 29th

 

Meeting called to order at 6:30 PM

 

People who attended the meeting were Suzi, Laura, Sara, Sherry K, Kaitlyn, Alissa, and Kara.

President's report - Lisa is stepping down as president and we need to find new board members. Sara Hensen was nominated as the president. 1st motion was Lisa and Laura seconded the motion. Other possible board member include Pam Boyde, Debbie McGee, and Kerri Smith. We need to know by December 15th the final decisions.

 

Treasurer's Report: we have $210.18 in the checking account and $6061.91 in the checking account with nothing outstanding.

 

Show Report: The September show had great attendance bringing in a total of $3013.72 income. Total expenses were $1250 which left the remaining as a profit.

 

New Business- the 2010 year-end banquet is scheduled for February 12th at 6:00 at the LaMere's home in Hesperia. The banquet will be pot luck style.

 

Most improved rider: Sssh - it's a secret!

Sportsmanship: Sssh - it's a secret!

 

The awards budget is $2825. 1st motion was made by Lisa and Kara second. Ideas for awards are buckles, monogrammed halters, gift cards, jackets, blankets, and hoodies.

 

• Fuzzy wuzzy show scheduled for March 27th
• DCC scheduled for May 1
• The september show will be the 25th with only 1 judge

Meeting adjourned at 7:45

August 30, 2010 Meeting Minutes

Meeting Minutes



August 30, 2010


Meeting called to order at 6:45 PM. People who attended the meeting were Sherry K, Laura, Suzi, Sara, Alissa, Kara, Kaitlyn, Lisa, and Sherry M. A quorum was present.


Treasurer report: There is $4255.57 in the checking account and $209 in the savings. There are no outstanding bills. Halter ribbons are ordered.


Show Secretary report: There was a total of 29 horses at the show. There were 5 halter and 5 performance sponsorships paid. There was a profit of $877.99.


Motion to allow late sponsorships. Sherry K 1st and Kara 2nd. We need to remember to put it in writing for next year that there will be a penalty for late sponsorships.


We need to reserve $2500 total for awards and have a starting bank next year.


Halter tie breaker will be whoever has the most 1st places.


Pre entries are due by the 16th of September.


Kara will make up new judges cards. Megan will help in the office. Lisa will check batteries for the walkie-talkies. We need to look into new form of communication between judges and announcer.


No jackpot trail at this show.


No need for 4-H kids this show as we will collect trail warm-up fees with entries. Warm-up trail will be $10 per horse – mandatory.


No moolah will be given. Treat bag/grab bags for prizes. Tail bags for the first 20 entries.


Becky will be the ring steward and will be paid gas/food. $50 gas card. Motion-Lisa 1st Sara 2nd


Kara will pick up Bernice.


Food will be same as last show. Hamburgers/hotdogs, soda, ice tea, water, chips. Will add cookies to the menu. Lisa making chili. Laura MIGHT make some cupcakes.


Meeting adjourned at 8:00 pm.
 
~Alissa Osburn