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Minutes Annual meeting 2011
The Red River Valley Saddle Club held their Annual meeting and Awards Meeting on Saturday , January 22, 2011 at the Ada VFW. The meeting was called to order by Vice-President Craig Steen at 5:30. Secretary report was read and approved. Treasurer’s report was read with a balance of $3773.36 as of December 31st. Alisha Ankers moved and Joel Hamre second to approve reports. UC Old business: 5 semi loads of sand were put in the arena last summer by Fair Board Announcer’s Stand constructed and paid for. New Business: Medora Raffle to be held again this year just like last year, tickets available tonight and raffle to be held at June Fun Show. 2010 show changes: start time changed to 10:00 due to length of shows last year. Discussed whether to drop Bareback and English classes – will keep English but bareback will be dropped. Angie Cameron moved to add a PeeWee class age 8 and under and children’s will be 9-12 years old for both games and pleasure events. A trophy will be given out to the Hi-Point winner at the end of the year , no buckle or traveling plaque. Lindsey Lindall second. UC Tracie Branden moved to keep dues the same as previous year- $40.00 for family and 25.00 for single. Angie Cameron second. UC There will be a sign up sheet at the shows to help with running the show, setting up arena, running the gate, handing out ribbons and working in the announcer stand. Alisha Ankers gave a update for the FM Posse for 2011. Election of officers was held: Katie Brommenschenkel nominated Craig Steen for President Allison Steen second. Katie moved nomination cease Angie C second. UC Sara Forness nominated Angie Cameron for Vice-President Allison Steen second. Lindsey Lindall moved nomination cease and Jeremy Abraham second. UC Katie B. nominated Vicki Borgen for secretary Allison Steen second. Joel Hamre moved nomination cease and Trisha Schilling second. UC Angie C nominated Diane Brommenschenkel for treasurer and Lindsey Lindall second .Alisha Ankers moved nomination cease and Joel Hamre second. UC Melody Okke and Joel Hamre wer e nominated for 1 year director positions. Lindsey Lindall moved and Alisha Ankers second nominations cease. UC No junior board members were appointed. Vice- president Steen thank’d everyone for the successful year and looked for to 2011 season. Meeting adjourned Plaques and awards were presented followed by a meal.
Hi-point winners for 2011: Children’s Leadline: Chloe Abraham Children’s : Morgan Okke Junior’s: Hannah Tollefsrud Adult’s : Sara Forness Senior’s: Patti Steen Diane Brommenschenkel, acting secretary
Annual meeting 2010 The Red River Valley Saddle Club held their Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet on Sunday, January 31st , 2010 at the Halstad Café starting at 5:30. President Patti Steen called the meeting to order by welcoming everyone and recapping the past year. Secretary and Treasurers reports were read. Balance in account was $2179.12. Dan Blasey moved and Sara Forness second to accept reports. UC Old business: Discussed the announcer stand at the arena, Tanya Ackerson reported on grants available and the Fair Board might be interested in helping with funds from the Livestock Funds. New business: Explained silent auction being held during the meeting and that the funds would be donated to Riding on Angel’s Wings charity. Angie Hamre told about the organization. Sand will be needed for the arena this spring; Don Merkens might be able to find us some free sand. Potluck at shows was discussed if still wanted or to discontinue, it was decided to continue as we have. Fundraiser tickets were handed out-raffling 2 trips to Medora (2pr each) to drawn at June Fun Show JackPot Barrels will be held at the end of the July and August Shows with half of the entry fee to the club and half to be paid back. Tanya Ackerson and Angie Hamre are organizing and reporting to Board on details of how it will be run. Election of Officers for 2010 is as follows: President—Dan Blasey nominated Patti Steen and Dan Brommenschenkel seconded the nomination. Craig Steen moved all nominations cease and Sara Forness seconded. UC Vice-President—Dan Brommenschenkel nominated Craig Steen and Wayne Bekkerus seconded the nomination. Dan Blasey moved nominations cease and Dan Brommenschenkel seconded UC Treasurer—Craig Steen nominated Diane Brommenschenkel, Dan Blasey moved nomination cease and Cindy Bekkerus seconded. UC Secretary—Cindy Bekkerus nominated Susie Purrington, Dan Blasey moved nomination cease and Tanya Ackerson seconded. UC 3 year Director—Cindy Bekkerus nominates Megan Bekkerus, Jeremy Abraham moved nomination cease and Dan Brommenschenkel seconed. UC 1 year Directors—(2 needed) Amy Paul and Vicki Borgen were nominated, Dan Brommenschenkel moved nominations cease and Craig Steen seconded. UC Jr Directors—(2 needed) Heidi Purrington and Karen Brommenschenkel were nominated, Craig Steen moved nominations cease and Dan Brommenschenkel seconded. UC Joel and Angie Hamre gave a report on activities at the ND Horse Parks. Sars Forness gave an update on the Alpha Equis English Clinics coming up. Angie Hamre moved to adjorn and Tanya Ackerson seconded. UC Diane Brommenschenkel, secretary.
Minutes Annual meeting 2009 Red River Valley Saddle Club Annual Meeting Minutes— January 25, 2009 the Annual Awards Banquet was called to order by President Craig Steen. Secretary and Treasurer’s Reports were read and approved. Year end balance for club $2300.29. Old business: Halstad Arena sold for $800.00. Shows in Ada going well. New business: Dues to remain the same $40.00 for family and $25.00 for singles. Tanya moved and Dan seconded. UC Saturday, April 18th Saddle Club dance to be held from 9-1 at the coliseum in Ada. Q5 band to play. Tickets to be handed out tonight to be sold. It was mentioned to have a silent auction with the dance and will need members to sign up to work at the dance. BBQ and chips will be served. We can put a request for money at SunMart, Hornbachers and Sam’s Club for donations. It was requested to maybe change the date of the July Horse show due to the Polk & Clay Co Fairs. Discussion was it gets difficult moving back one week interferes with Twin Valley’s Show. No change made but keeping it in mind. Tanya brought up changing the point system. No action taken on this. Age classes for the show was discussed. Mary Salata moved and Ray Salata seconded to add a 45 year and older class for the six high point events. UC Ray Salata is working on the PA and speaker System. We are looking into a permanent announcer stand for the arena –grants maybe available from MN Horse Council. Bruce P, Dan Br and Ray S are on the committee,. Sara Forness informed of dates for clinics in the local area sponsored by Alpha Equis Club. Shelley Johnson discussed a clinic at her farm with Kevin Vessey. Dates and times will be set later. Election of Officers: President—Patti Steen Vice-President—Craig Steen Secretary—Diane Brommenschenkel Treasurer—Ray Salata Board—Dan Blasey-Sara Forness- Tanya Ackerson –Kathy Salata Jr Board Members—Mary Salata and Claire Carlson
A delicious meal of Chicken & ham was served by the Halstad Café. Everyone went home with a door prize. A big thanks to all who attended and for the Great Year.
Patti Steen , Secretary
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