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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 |
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