Meeting called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Michele Vaughn.
Members/Guests Present
Cindy Luellen Michelle Pappone-Beedy
Anne Tudesko Beverly Stevens
Heidi Chote Linda Purdy
Michele Vaughn Patti Kremer
Chris Costi Guest Kristy Walden
Donna Holmes Suzanne Breen
Approval of Prior Minutes
Minutes from last meeting were read. Motion to approve amended minutes by Michele Vaughn, second by Donna Holmes. Motion passed.
Treasurers Report
Beginning Balance: $2,628.66
Ending Balance: $2,628.66.
Note: Refund to clinician has not been cashed yet.
Michele V. moved to approved the report and Donna Holmes seconded. Motion passed.
OLD BUSINESS
RAAC Sponsorship
Foothills Chapter hosting the RAAC this year. They are earning money for their chapter by getting sponsors. CDS pays for the Ribbons and prizes, Show Fees go to the Show Management. Chapter gets to keep dollars earned from sponsors.
For July 2010 RAAC (July 30 31), Foothills is having:
o Wine/Cheese Party
o 15 Vendors
o Separate Photographer
o Every sponsor gets a banner
2011 RAAC
Are we interested in sponsoring RAAC for 2011?
Need 10 volunteers per day
o Photo shoot for winners
o Handing out awards
o Ring stewards one Ring only
o Warm-up ring
Heidi Before committing, we should see a list of all volunteer requirements.
Michele V. will talk with Blue Ribbon Barn to get more information.
Charlotte Bredahl Clinic
November 20-21 (weekend before Thanksgiving)
VO will do breakfast hospitality
CDS is also supposed to promote the clinic in the newsletter
USDF picks the riders
o Riders apply to USDF for consideration
Debbie McDonald Clinic
May 28 30 in Santa Rosa
Michele V. received great feedback on last clinic that Debbie did.
VO discussed that we need to have a clear chapter statement that the participants from VO who attend any CDS or USDF clinic agree not to bring a horse with any lameness issues.
Eligibility for Adult Amateur Clinic
Volunteer hours required during the prior calendar year
Attend at least one meeting per year
Holding an office qualifies as volunteer hours if the officer attends meetings
CDS rule if you ride one year, you can only be eligible for "reserve" the following year.
Chapters dont have to send someone. If there are any openings from other chapters, then you can send in an application to go.
CDI Show in April Volunteers were missing
Cindy Luellen was the only volunteer who showed up.
Our chapter committed to helping out. It seems like only amateurs consider doing volunteer work. What about the rest of the club? Its a fund raiser for the chapter.
Patti K - Going forward, we need to have a formal sign-up sheet and a set time to show up.
.Heidi C. Need to have an assigned team leader. Team leader can coordinate times and activities with Connie.
Incentives CDI
o Juniors test runners half day. We might sponsor them in a clinic.
o Professionals harder to incent. Cindy L we should volunteer because it is the right thing to do to support the organization.
We can decide at April Meeting
Volunteer Opportunities for 2010
CDI Clinics - April and June 18-29-20
Educational opportunity Peggy Klump Clinic
2010 RAAC (July 30-31)
Charlotte Bredahl Clinic Breakfast Hospitality
Should we volunteer for Set-up and Breakdown of June CDI?
o Yes, Michelle Pappone-Beedy will be Team Leader and will coordinate with Connie Davenport
NEW BUSINESS
Jan Ebling / Claus Bergner at Starr Vaughn
Jan May 22-23
Claus May 21 - 23.
Auditing is $10
Contact Michele V if interested in participating with Jan Ebling.
Junior Champions
Need silent auction donations
Need used riding apparel kids buy items
o If you have anything, bring it to the August VO Meeting
Chapter discussed donating $325 to the Juniors. Michele V moved and Donna Holmes seconded the motion. Chapter approved the donation.
o $100 Club 100
o $150 Champion Class
o $75 Class Sponsor
o Total: $325
Young Riders
Earned $2895 with CDI volunteers
Only 4 from each team get selected
Most who are declared are in the north
CDS Plaques
Michele Vaughn brought some plaques
o Heidi
o Stephanie Pool
o Susie Wren
o Kathy Lyons
o Siena Lum
o Michael Etherley
Introduction
We had some new members at the meeting so Michele asked all members to introduce themselves and talk a little about their dressage work.
Next meeting May 20 at Fat Mikes 7:30 p.m.
Meeting Close
Michele Vaughn moved to close the meeting. Second by Donna Holmes. Motion passed and meet was adjourned at 8:39