May 20, 2012 6th Annual Desert Color Classic

MRVHA presents the 6th Annual Desert Color Classic Horse Show on Sunday, May 20th at Horseman's Center in Apple Valley. This (2) judge Open/Pinto Show is approved by PtHA, OCAP & PAC. Classes offered include halter, color, showmanship, english, driving, western and trail. Also special classes for minis will be offered. Registration opens at 6:30am, show starts at 7:30am. Cindy Weight-Carter and Patty Meek will judge. Don't forget to bring PROOF of current membership and a copy of your horse's registration papers if you plan to show in the Pinto classes. Premium, Show Rules and Entry forms may be found at local feed/tack stores, requested by emailing mrvha.info@gmail.com or printed from www.mrvha.blogspot.com . Mail your entries to MRVHA, PO Box 171, Apple Valley, CA 92307. Be sure entries are postmarked by 5/16/12 to avoid those "pesky office fees". For more information contact Show Manager Sara Henson @ 760-247-4915 or President Laura Fowler @ 760-559-6067. Email mrvha.info@gmail.com Future shows to be held also at Horsemen's Center: August 18th-Hot August Night fun/playday September 23rd (2) judge Open/Pinto Show Look for updates on www.mrvha.blogspot.com

February 22, 2012 Minutes

February 22, 2012 Meeting Minutes


Mojave River Valley Horsemen’s Association

February 22, 2012

Molly's, Apple Valley

Meeting called to order at 6:39 pm



Officers & Board Present: Laura Fowler (President), Suzi Smith (Treasurer), Pam Boyd (Secretary), Sara Henson (Show Manager), Sherry Krig, Kerri McKee, Sherri McGuire

Absent: AJ Martin (Vice President), Lynn Northey, Lisa LaMere (Alternate)

Guests Present: Virginia Martin, Kathy Brown



Approval of Minutes Laura Fowler asked for the following correction on the 1/14/12 minutes: Sara Henson is Show Manager and Kara Olsen is Show Secretary. She has also asked that the minutes not be posted until approved.

Boyd/Henson M/S/C to approve minutes of 1/14/12 as corrected.

Treasurer’s Report: Balance includes payment of facilities for 2012 show year. Suzi Smith will verify whether the insurance payment due in March has been paid and also the balance on buckle for Kimberly Taylor.

Bills/Correspondence

Pam Boyd will be helping with correspondence. Please let us know your preferred method of contact for meetings: phone, e-mail, or regular mail. Also, please be patient with us as Pam learns the system.



Show Committee

Fuzzy Show (March 17): Kathy Brown is still working on Fuzzy show premium. Sara Henson will pass a copy of the premium to George Kapp. Show will start at 9am. The premium will be sent out via e-mail within a week (Pam will mail copies to those not on e-mail list). Morgan will Post the premium in Pinto Pals. Morgan and Kara will cover the show office. Kara will work the office for all 4 shows this year. There will not be a raffle for this show. An announcer is still needed at this time.

McGuire/Krig M/S/C to pay a specified amount for an announcer for the Fuzzy Show - motion passed. Laura will try to find an announcer for the Fuzzy show.

Laura has e-mailed Lynn & Jake to see it they will handle the food booth.

• Sherry Krig - minestrone soup & check supplies

• Suzi Smith - chili

• Laura Fowler - Candy bars & Fritos

• Kerri McKee - donuts

• Pam Boyd - 48 hot dogs/buns & cheese & onions

• Sara Henson - coffee

• Virginia Martin - sodas and 2 cases of water

Kerri's nephews and Kathy will help out at the Fuzzy show. Suzi will verify that there are plenty flat ribbons; getting any that we might need. Laura stated that there are plenty of entry forms and back numbers. Laura will ask AJ to drop flyers for the Fuzzy show.

Advertising: Pam will get something into Horse Talk by Sunday (with Laura's help). The DCC shows are published on the Pinto web site. Show Secretary and Manager information will be corrected and updated.

Kathy will place Horse Trader ads for the following publication dates: April 5th (listing all 4 shows), May 3 (listing Spring DCC, Hot August Nights and Fall DCC), August 2nd (listing Hot August Nights and Fall DCC) and Sept 6th (listing Fall DCC).

Hot August Nights (Aug 18): Sherry Krig is working on finding a judge for this show.

Spring (May 20) & Fall (Sept 30) Desert Color Classic (DCC): Sara is currently trying to contact judges for these shows. Discussion followed regarding fees to be paid to judges. Krig/Boyd M/S/C to pay a specified flat fee to judges for these shows.

The Spring DCC show will start at 8am. Laura and Kathy are currently working on the premium for this show. There will be a raffle for the DCC show.

Old Business:

Trees @ Horseman's Center: These have been 're-done' again.

Laptop: There was discussion regarding graphic software to possibly be purchased along with the laptop. Laptop has not been purchased to date. No action at this time.

Trail Obstacles: Laura thanked everyone, including the 4H club (Pam to follow up with thank you note), who helped clean out the storage room. A future work date to paint poles is to be determined. Laura will notify everyone via e-mail. This may not happen until after the Fuzzy show. Laura also thanked the Parks & Rec. Dept. of Apple Valley for picking up the large pile of trash we produced.

New Business:

LifeTime Membership Plaques: Laura Fowler has sent list of names to Lisa LaMere. Included in this list of names were Kay Williams, Norma Lenhert, Les Patterson/Linda Teelak, Sherry Krig, AJ Martin & Virginia Martin, Barbie Roelle, Jim & Maureen Wheeler.

Budget for 2012 awards and ideas: Suzi suggested silver key fobs as possible prizes for the DCC shows. There was discussion of a choice between ribbons, goodie bag prizes or presenting Moola.

Henson/Smith M/S/C to present Moola awards at the DCC. Suzi has the embosser and Kathy has the print set up on her computer.

Premium and judges/budget for DCC: See notes under Show Committee.

Adjourned - 8:05 pm

November 19 Meeting Minutes

Mojave River Valley Horsemen’s Association

November 19, 2011

LaMere home, Hesperia

Meeting called to order at 6:15 pm

 

Officers & Board Present: Laura Fowler (President), Suzi Smith (Treasurer), Lisa LaMere (alternate),

By proxy: Sherry Krig and Pam Boyd

Guests Present: AJ & Virginia Martin, Lynn Ann Northey, Kerri McKee

Treasurer’s Report


$8,743.97 in checking


NSF $189.00 has been made good.


Smith/LaMere MSC to approve minutes


Correspondence


Nicole Peacock Fundraiser Trail Ride for 4-H Scholarship; Do we want to support this scholarship?


Nicole Peacock was a MRVHA youth member – a perpetual trophy for high point Showmanship award is offered in her name.


LaMere/Smith MSC to approve $500 scholarship donation for 4-H


E-mail from: Mark DiLeo from Skies the Limit reports that Freisan exhibitors will support MRVHA driving classes. We need to separate horses and mini class competition. Need to discuss how to have a good area for driving with proper footing. Maybe parking area can be coned off.


Show report


Total income: $2,384.00; Total expenses: $1,801.31; Net profit: $582.69


27 open horses, 9 pinto horses, 36 total horses … 129 open entries, 48 Pinto entries, 177 total entries


Lisa to send the Jaroszewski’s a thank you for the refrigerator.


Need to look at software – may not be taking in minimum requirement of three performance classes for high points. Need to discuss with people running reports.


Old Business


Roping for a Cure – we did not do this as we were unable to make the donation directly to Susan G. Komen.


Equine Extravaganza – consider appointing a committee chairman to head up this annual event in Apple Valley. MRVHA could have information table, with photos from shows.

New Business


Plaque engraved with Life Time Memberships and displayed during shows and annual awards banquet –


LaMere/Fowler MSC for Lisa to order and pickup plaque from Hi Desert Laser Graphics. Members to provide names, if known.


Budget for 2011 awards & ideas


Keep budget amounts the same as last year, approximately $3,800. Fowler/Smith MSC approving year-end awards budget.


Set money aside for the following:


Logs, poles, & paint. Back room at Horsemen’s Center needs to be cleaned; let’s plan for sometime before the 1st of February.


Purchase Windows laptop and case for club for no more than $600 (excluding tax, shipping) Check out Walmart?


LaMere/Smith MSC to approve this expenditure.


Jumps for minis – 2” PVC and blocks are $56/pair – need about 4 pairs. No motion made.


Date & Place for Awards Banquet


Saturday 14th of January (1/21 HD Pinto Banquet) LaMere to check availability of library, Lynn Ann Northey to check on fire station in Apple Valley. Any photos from our shows, please e-mail to mrvha.info@gmail.com


Dates for 2012 Shows


Fuzzy: Sunday, March 18th (maybe Saturday 3/17)


6th Annual DCC: Sunday, May 13th or May 20th


Hot August Night: Saturday 18th or 25th


2nd Annual Fall DCC: Sunday, September 23rd


Clinics


Laura discussed the possibility of hosting a Driving Clinic - $50 / $25 to audit.


Discussion about perhaps holding a Super Clinic …


Nominations & Election of Board for 2012


Nominations for a slate of officers and board members were made; president to tally and present election ballots at annual awards banquet.

Adjourned - 9:19 pm

September 7, 2011 Meeting Minutes

September 7, 2011  Mollies / Apple Valley CA

1. Called To Order 6:59 pm

2. Present – A quorum was present:
1. Laura Fowler, President              Sherry Krig             Lisa LaMere(alt)                                  Patti Bolin, Vice President         Pam Boyd                Bill Bolin – Show Chairman                         Suzi Smith, Treasurer                        
2. GUESTS PRESENT: Kerri McKee, AJ & Virginia Martin

3. Secretary’s Report/Approval of Minutes – M/S/A Boyd/Smith

4. Treasurer’s Report/Financial Status

a.       Checking Account balance: $8,023.77.  Recent bills included $76.00 for POB; $50.62 for walkie talkies & batteries; $260 for tax services; $150 for CCS tax reporting; $44 for postage

b.      Club will purchase a second set of new walkie talkies, as they can help eliminate much of the interference during shows.  M/S/A Lamere/B. Bolin

c.       Incorporation/Non-Profit Status:  Thanks to AJ Martin for locating our incorporation paper work.

5. Bills/Correspondence:

a.       Rope for a Cure 9/30 – 10/02/2011: HD Pinto asking for buckle sponsorship for classes to benefit Susan G. Komen.  MRVHA will only donate $150 with check written directly to SGK, as we need to assist other non-profits.  Bill Bolin will contact HD Pinto to let them know what we are going to do.  M/S/A B. Bolin/Boyd

b.      Equine Festival 10/15/11:  A 10x10 booth for $65 is available at the Festival from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm.  A schedule of Club volunteers needs to be made for that 6-hour period.  LaMere may be able to put together a photo board, but members need to send digital photographs to her at: ilovehesperia@gmail.com, otherwise they will all be of her driving Tater ;-)  M/S/A LaMere/Boyd

c.       Horsemen’s Center Trees:  LaMere brought up the fact that the Club had wanted to donate a tree and plaque in Marlee Martin’s memory; and HD Pinto had also offered to donate a tree.  Laura Fowler will call Sean at AV Park & Rec to determine costs.

6. Committee Reports
1. Show Committee – Kara Krig will receive a $75.00 gas card for her assistance in the show office during last month’s show and the Fall DCC.  M/S/A Boyd/P. Bolin 
2. Hot August Night Show   8/20/2011:  This was a very successful show, with 38 horses and 44 riders; and a total show profit of $435.42.  Of this, the food booth brought in $136.61, with many thanks to Kerri McKee for her pulled pork. 
3. Fall DCC 9/25/2011

                                                              i.      Show Secretary – Morgan Betts.

7. Old Business
1. Food Both - It was noted that the Snack Shack was primarily a convenience to working members and attendees since Horsemen’s Center is distant to any place to eat.  Therefore, it is expected that there will be little to no profit, since the majority of foods and supplies are donated.

8. New Business
1. Next Meeting Date/Place – to be held after the Fall DCC; time and place will be announced via e-mail & text.  This may be a work day.  Trail equipment badly in need of some paint.
2. Fall Show – Sept 25, 2011:

                                                              i.      Kara Krig will work in the office with Morgan. 

                                                            ii.      Trail course will be in the arena as it was for the Hot August Night show.  This worked very well and we had amazing help in tearing it down.

                                                          iii.      Show patterns are finished. 

                                                          iv.      The Bolins have taken care of back numbers and judge’s cards.

                                                            v.      High Points (8) will be Silverado key fobs: MRVHA 2011 M/S/A LaMere/B. Bolin

                                                          vi.      The Jere Miller buckle and additional ribbons have been ordered

                                                        vii.      Pam Boyd will send show packets to Utility exhibitors

                                                      viii.      The National anthem will be played at the start of all shows

                                                          ix.      Food Booth:  Prices were set (see below).  Food assignments as follows:

1.      Sherry & Lisa – Chili; Suzi – brownies; chopped onions and 2 packages hot dogs & Danish – Pam; Cheese & buns – Bolins; Fritos and candy bars – Laura; Donuts – Kerri

2.      Kerri will bring her very large cooler and ice for water being sold at the gate.

                                                            x.      Other assignments as follows:

1.      Lisa and Bill will handle announcing

2.      Patti will be assisted by Kerri’s nephew Russell on the gate

3.      Lynn and Jake, our food booth crew, may be out of town and may not be able to be at the show.  Kerri’s nephew Joseph could work the food booth, but a 2^nd person would be needed to help during lunch.

4.       Ring Steward:  John, another nephew of Kerri’s.

                                                          xi.      The possibility of purchasing a used refrigerator was discussed.  This would be placed in the show office and turned on the day before a show.  It is anticipated that we will be able to eliminate the use of muck buckets and the purchase of ice, which for the last show was  probably over $100.  M/S/A Krig/LaMere

9. Adjournment: 8:15 pm

Mojave River Valley Horsemen's Association July 9 Meeting Minutes

MRVHA Minutes ~ July 9, 2011 6:30 p.m.

Present: Suzi Smith, Pam Boyd, Patti Bolin, Laura Fowler, Bill Bolin, (alt) Lisa LaMere (quorum met)
Absent:  Alissa Haynes, Sherry Krig, Sara Henson and Sherri McGuire

Called to Order: 7:00 p.m.

Secretary’s Report: Minutes M/S/A* - P Boyd/S Smith

Treasurer’s Report: $7,308.46 in checking. Report accepted - P. Boyd /B. Bolin

Bills/Correspondence: Laura has received e-mails complimenting the DCC. Bill already getting e-mails about the September show.

Show Chairman: August 20th Hot August Night Show: Barnyard Showmanship – any critter except equine. Longe what you brung - any age horse. Showmanship Challenge – use the horse assigned by judge.

No ribbons, goodies instead. Suzi or Laura to bring eggs. Lisa LaMere, as backup, will learn computer system from Morgan Betts and Bill Bolin will announce. Morgan needs to check on office supplies; need ink cartridges, Lisa will bring a ream of paper. No raffles at this show. Lisa to check out radio options.

Sodas and Water inventories are good, may need another case of water. Kerri McKee is making pulled pork for sandwiches. Will also have microwaved hot dogs. Laura to make sun tea, bring candy bars and chips. Start serving immediately. Suzi is bringing pickles. Pam bringing diced onion and hot dogs, the Bolins bringing buns and cheese.

Trail will be in north end of the main arena, as the trail area cannot be used – Town will begin preparing it for mud event next day.

Premium finalized: M/S/A – B. Bolin/P. Boyd

First Annual Fall Desert Color Classic - September show: Includes Pinto classes.  Adding Jere Miller Open Trail Buckle class sponsored by MRVHA, adding Western Pleasure Jackpot Class; Sheri Odom will be the tiebreaker judge.

Letter of apology needs to be written for overcharging the DCC Pinto classes, Lisa will draft under Laura’s signature.

Year-end Awards nominations will be extended until the September show.

Old Business:  Trail equipment needs to be purchased/painted. This should be done before the September show.

New Business: Next meeting will be scheduled for the 1st or 2nd week of August.

Meeting adjourned: approximately 8:30 pm

s/LK LaMere

*Motioned/Seconded/Approved

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 ...