November meeting Summary
October Meeting Summary
10/15/09
Meeting Called to Order: AHAGN meeting Opened @7:08 pm Wilbert Cafe
Attendance: 6 members present
Todd, Candace, Sandy, Barb and her husband Jerry, Jerry L., Tate
Article 1: Todd opened with the reading of Article 1 Name and Purpose
Secretary Report: Minutes read by Candace Barbe did posse with her Arabian at Carlton county Fair not SSLCF. Sandy made motion Barbe second all accepted.
Treasurer Report :Come to Meeting
Other Commit y Reports
Cutting clinic – AWESOME excellent good turn out despite some cancellations good for the club Thanx SANDY ....Sandy was disappointed that we didn't make more on the food but it was REALLY good and the club came out ahead first time around. We will be doing this again. Tate got to ride a cutter on the flag and JP was really impressed with Tate...some talk Tate may ride under JP in the future???? auditors had a hard tie hearing. Possibly looking into doing at DFA in the spring. 2 day working on cows is taking place 10/24-10/25 JP Bell $75 per day
Trail Rides: canceled do to really bad weather that weekend Jerry will plan some rides for next season and let us know. Tabled till spring
EXPO: Todd will be going to Horse Expo ...need to get our info from Jaime so Todd can have it at his stalls. Did not have it at the clinic ....missed opportunities but info was discussed
OLD business
Membership no changes all active members still recruiting barbe has 3 possibles. Rates went up October first
Newsletter Website: Candace has to get JP Bell info up there. Has been farm sitting and has not had access to high speed Internet. Todd needs to send Candace his sale horses info
Futurity / maturity: Todd has done a lot of work and has not been able to get a hold of Jaime after a lengthy discussion Candace made a nomination to table the futurity / maturity until we have a membership that can support it. Sandy second all accepted.
Nominations for officers: no new. Voting to take place in November PRES. Todd O VPRES Candace T , Barbe Z SEC Candace T, Sandy C TREAS Sandy C. DELEGATE 2YR Jerry L., Barbe Z YTH REP Tate O. Nominations will continue to be accepted up until the time we vote.
Wells Fargo: Todd got our account changed over to a cub account Candace Sandy and Todd are all on account. Candace will check into reapplying as a non profit and see about being incorporated. Candace will contact Christy Welfan who specializes in Equine law. We will be getting debit cards that will be turned over to Sandy for safe keeping.
New Business
National AHA convention: looks like Todd will be attending. Todd will also attend region X meeting
How do we recruit new members and be more public. Hold more clinics, become member of DFA, sponsor Arabian classes at shows that have them, Expos and horse fairs, get the AHAGN stuff from Dave Maki and Jaime R, AHAGN Banner, trail rides, Andrew Selman for a halter clinic? Decathlon type of event where the horse is judge on how versatile they are in 10 different disciplines (Todd may bring this up at region X. We have got to get our club out there, sweat shirts or club jackets.
Other
Audit in December
January KICK OFF THE NEW YEAR PARTY
US Nationals live broadcasts over the Internet
Barbe made motion to adjourn Sandy second all in favor 9pm
Next meeting is at Wilbert's 7 pm November 19
NOMINATIONS WILL STAY OPEN UNTIL NOVEMBER VOTING MEETING
September meeting updates
September 17,2009
Expo committee: No updates but Jaime needs to bring our club info to the Clinic 9/27 for club promo. (AFTER THOUGHT start prepping for 2010 expos) No Arabian horses showed for parade of breeds at the South Saint Louis County Fair. No Arabians in the Arabian Classes.
Trail Ride Committee October 10th and 11th at TOGO first ride out sat at 10 second at 2 Sunday at noon. Contact Jerry L 218-666-2066. Will be a fun weekend of camping and riding you do need MN trail Pass. Have no info on other rides at this time Candace will contact Region X
Bylaw committee Sandy made motion to accept bi laws as presented Jerry L second. Unanimous vote to accept new bylaws.
Membership no changes OCTOBER FIRST NEW RATES TAKE AFFECT
Clinics JP Bell Clinic 9/27 a lot of people are signed up Sandy is handling the lunch with peers Candee will take photos and assist Sandy when she can. Chuck at Old Dutch donated Chips cards of thanx was sent out. Jim at Bernicks Pepsi is trying to get us pop donated. Candace will contact Region X
Futurity Todd almost has futurity nomination forms ready will be at next meeting. Candace will contact Region X. Todd is still trying to get a hold of Jaime.
Website newsletter We have had an unusual amount of visitors from desert countries. Candee is still doing her best at keeping it updated.
National Convention Delegate Jaime was not at meeting and has not contacted us to see if she sent in the forms and $ that was supposed to be in by September 15th Todd will try to get a hold of her this week.
AHA Award Nominations: submit if there is a club or a member going above and beyond. Todd said a big thanx and kudos to Candace for all she has done and her dedication to the club.
Club promotion: parades, and possible asking SSLCF not to drop the western bridle path class and AHAGN will add extra money. EXPOs and just getting out and riding your Arabians. Barbe is part of the Carlton County Mounted Posse with her Arabian and worked the Carlton county fair. Still need to get to Dave makis and get the AHAGN stuff. Still have a horse to give away.
Nominations for officers PRES Todd V PRES Candee, Barbe TREAS Sandy SEC Candee, Sandy DELEGATE 2 YEAR BOARD Jerry L, Barbe Z YOUTH REP Tate Olsen NOMINATIONS WILL CONTINUE TO BE ACCEPTED UNTIL WE VOTE IN NOVEMBER
OTHER: Candace gave summery of her successful show year taking her Spotted Saddle horse Mare to so major shows. Earning 1 Championship and 2 reserve Championships and placed EXTREMELY Well at the South Saint Louis County Fair
NEXT MEETING WILBERTS CAFÉ COTTON 10/15
UPDATES AUGUST MEETINGWe had a great meal, visited great horses and 9 members in attendance
We have no change in membership
By-laws: Tabled till next meeting as old and new bylaws were not sent out to members. Marty brought up a question about the youth membership and voting. Sandy will contact AHA for clarification on youth and ability to vote. Todd will email Candace the old and new bylaws to put on web site.
Happy Spring. The snow may finally be gone! Keep your fingers crossed. That means there is riding to be done. I’d like to remind everyone that there will be many opportunities to get your horses out, please check out the website calendar, it is full of activity.
It looks like the Horse Fair in Superior was very successful for promoting AHAGN, our table had many visitors interested in joining and or coming back. Great Job to the members who worked the table. A special thanks to Barbe Zimny for putting the information and the great display together, and also to Candace Thompson for getting in early to set up and greet visitors. It looked great gals. Recognition also goes to Marty Johnson and her family for the generous donation of the beautiful Breyer Black Stallion. Marty’s saddle shop provided the lovely model for the free drawing. Faith Runstrom was the lucky winner of the drawing, and the lucky ticket was pulled by AHAGN member Tate Olson. If you're interested in getting a Breyer of your own, stop in at Johnson’s Saddle Shop and pick up one or two for yourself, Marty has a great store and so much to choose from! Again, Thanks Johnson’s! Also, please be sure to Contact the Promotion Committee leader, Barbe Zimny, if you’d be interested in the next table set up, it is A LOT of fun! Also have your buisness cards ready, we are happy to hand them out. As an AHAGN member do not pass up on free advertisement for your wonderful farms and services.
The Trail Ride/Camping Committee is working on organizing the dates and places for the ride. The talented and well informed trail guide,Jerry Lislegard, has many trails in mind for the first AHAGN trail adventure, Jaime Runstrom will host the fall ride at the Bird sanctuary in WI. Sandy Cooke will head the central ride, at this time dates and times to be announced.
Candace Thompson has cordinated dates and has set up open rides hosted by AHAGN at the Dirt Floor Arena. You must be a member of the Dirt Floor Arena to ride at any of the open rides. As a memeber you get use of the arena and 3 free playdays. The Arabian open rides are May 2 1-3, May 7 6-8, May 18 6-8 and July 21 6-8. Dont forget a copy of your negatinve 2009 coggins to have on file at the DFA. Other activities. Check the calender offten for updates. contact Candace Thompson for more information cmthompson69@msn.com 218-393-7431
The photo contest has been extended for voting, all entry’s are full, so vote for your favorites! They are found on the website: ahagn.webs.com. The final vote will be held during the April meeting. We have had a steady number of new comers sitting in the meetings, we hope to see a few “old” faces and continued new ones. Our membership is back on the rise, keep up the good work on bringing new folks into the world of our Northern Arabians.
See you at the next meeting, see you soon!
Jaime Runstrom
Vice President for Arabian Horse Association of the Great North
jrunstrom@msn.com
218-591-7319
Happy Spring. The snow may finally be gone! Keep your fingers crossed. That means there is riding to be done. I’d like to remind everyone that there will be many opportunities to get your horses out, please check out the website calendar, it is full of activity.
It looks like the Horse Fair in Superior was very successful for promoting AHAGN, our table had many visitors interested in joining and or coming back. Great Job to the members who worked the table. A special thanks to Barbe Zimny for putting the information and the great display together, and also to Candace Thompson for getting in early to set up and greet visitors. It looked great gals. Recognition also goes to Marty Johnson and her family for the generous donation of the beautiful Breyer Black Stallion. Marty’s saddle shop provided the lovely model for the free drawing. Faith Runstrom was the lucky winner of the drawing, and the lucky ticket was pulled by AHAGN member Tate Olson. If you're interested in getting a Breyer of your own, stop in at Johnson’s Saddle Shop and pick up one or two for yourself, Marty has a great store and so much to choose from! Again, Thanks Johnson’s! Also, please be sure to Contact the Promotion Committee leader, Barbe Zimny, if you’d be interested in the next table set up, it is A LOT of fun! Also have your buisness cards ready, we are happy to hand them out. As an AHAGN member do not pass up on free advertisement for your wonderful farms and services.
The Trail Ride/Camping Committee is working on organizing the dates and places for the ride. The talented and well informed trail guide,Jerry Lislegard, has many trails in mind for the first AHAGN trail adventure, Jaime Runstrom will host the fall ride at the Bird sanctuary in WI. Sandy Cooke will head the central ride, at this time dates and times to be announced.
Candace Thompson has cordinated dates and has set up open rides hosted by AHAGN at the Dirt Floor Arena. You must be a member of the Dirt Floor Arena to ride at any of the open rides. As a memeber you get use of the arena and 3 free playdays. The Arabian open rides are May 2 1-3, May 7 6-8, May 18 6-8 and July 21 6-8. Dont forget a copy of your negatinve 2009 coggins to have on file at the DFA. Other activities. Check the calender offten for updates. contact Candace Thompson for more information cmthompson69@msn.com 218-393-7431
The photo contest has been extended for voting, all entry’s are full, so vote for your favorites! They are found on the website: ahagn.webs.com. The final vote will be held during the April meeting. We have had a steady number of new comers sitting in the meetings, we hope to see a few “old” faces and continued new ones. Our membership is back on the rise, keep up the good work on bringing new folks into the world of our Northern Arabians.
See you at the next meeting, see you soon!
Jaime Runstrom
Vice President for Arabian Horse Association of the Great North
jrunstrom@msn.com
218-591-7319
February 2009
Hello Members,
we will be adding a classifids page soon!
Classifieds
Just a reminder that horses for sale, tack, or any equine-related articles for sale are listed free of charge for members in the Classified Section of the website. Be sure to include an e-mail address and or telephone number in your ad. Photos should be sent in a .jpg format. The only thing we ask is that you contact us when any of your listed items has been sold. To place a classified ad or for more information or assistance e-mail us at: Jrunstrom@msn.com or cmthompson69@msn.com
Member News & Photos
We are always interested in receiving news from the members. We encourage all members to send any news or photos you would like to have published on the website. How about sending some photos of the new foals when they arrive!
we are still accepting photo for the contest and the "face" for our website for 2009. For convience, we will be judging photos on March 19 at the next meeting.
February minutes as recorded by Candace Thompson
To be posted....
January 2009....Happy New Year!
Welcome to 2009. With that said, the votes have been counted and the new board members are already at work getting the agenda set for the year. We would like to see more members attending the meetings and giving input and feedback with what is being done and what is to come. As we get activities in progress, we look for members to hold committee chairs, there are many available! We hope to see you at the next meeting making plans for the trail rides and other activities involving committees.
We are in full force recruiting new members and fundraising. If you are interested in helping out, contact Candee Thompson. She is a great source for many of the "horsey" activities going on in our area. Phone: 218-393-7431 or email cmthompson69@msn.com
There are always opportunities available to become an ambassador for our club and the Arabian horse. In doing so you will get out in the horse community and be seen!
Diamond Royal Horse Fair in Superior WI- March 28th 2009.
Todd Olson will be in the Stallion Barn at the MN Horse Expo -April 24-26 2009
The tack swap in Proctor is on the list -May 9th and 10th.
Also, we will be hosting an open ride at the Dirt Floor; dates will be set at the next meeting in February. In addition to the display table set up at the the Dirt Floor Tack swap, YOU are inivited to bring your old or unused tack and put it on our table, although we would like to see 10% return from your profit go to AGAGN. If you buy from Country Supply, be sure to check out the information on how to send a part of your purchase amount to AHAGN. This option will be set and ready to use by the next meeting in February as well. So when you’re looking for dewormers and new halters, don't forget about us! We look forward to your participation!
Please put your hands together, we would like to congratulate Andrew Sellman! One of our very own from AHAGN was selected by Arabian Horse Times, Halter Trainer of the year. CONGRATULATIONS Andrew!!! Look for him in the Spotlight section of the website www.ahagn.webs.com in February. If you are not already visiting the website, CHECK IT OUT! 
There are many educational opportunities involving the horse. They've been listed for your convenience.
The University of Minnesota is offering three Regional Horse Owner Programs in MN and Western WI in 2009. Each program offers researched based information and knowledgeable speakers, identified specifically for that region by a committee of local horse experts and enthusiasts. Speakers for these programs include University faculty and staff as well as local veterinarians and horse professionals. If you have already registered, thank you. If not, please register by the deadline for each location.
The attached brochure outlines the topics (and speakers) that will be offered at each location. The dates and locations are:
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Leatherdale Equine Center
St. Paul, MN
Register online: http://umnext.cmiregistration.com/ProgramDetail.aspx/StPaulHorse
Registration deadline: This Wednesday, January 28th
Saturday, February 21, 2009
UW-River Falls Agriculture Building
River Falls, WI
Register online: http://umnext.cmiregistration.com/ProgramDetail.aspx/RiverFallsHorse
Registration deadline: Wednesday, February 18th
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Thumper Pond Resort
Ottertail, MN
Register online: http://umnext.cmiregistration.com/ProgramDetail.aspx/OttertailHorse
Registration deadline: Wednesday, March 11th
To register by mail, print out the attached brochure and mail the completed registration form and registration fee to Registration Coordinator, University of Minnesota, 405 Coffey Hall, St. Paul, MN 55108.
The cost to attend the program is $35/person/location. The fee includes lunch and a printed proceeding. The proceeding contains factsheets and/or power point handouts from all of the program speakers. Due to pre-printed materials (the proceeding), registration prior to the program is required and walk-ins are not accommodated. Contact 800-876-8636 with online registration questions or Krishona at 612-625-6776 with additional questions. In case of cancellation due to inclement weather, an e-mail will be sent to all participants. Programs are recommended for ages 13 and up, but are open to everyone. The programs do have limited seating and some locations tend to fill quickly.
To pay by credit card, please call 612-624-4900
Additional information can also be found on the U of M Horse Team Website www.extension.umn.edu/horse
Our member's have much to offer with service's (ie. boarding, training, farrier, a tack shop), horses for sale or stallions standing at their farms. If you have a website showcasing your farm, or are involved in anything that promotes the involvement of you and the Arabian horse, we are happy to post your links and information here! Please contact Jaime Runstrom jrunstrom@msn.com or Candee Thompson cmthompson69@msn.com if you would like to submit your information, and DO send us your stories and photos!
Argent Farms http://www.argentfarms.com/
TKO Arabians http://www.tkoarabians.com/
Arel Arabians, Straight Egyptian Horses http://www.arelarabians.synthasite.com/
Johnson's Saddle Shop
5043 Highway 53
Saginaw, MN 55779
218-729-8645
**REMINDER February will be the last time we send out hard copied NEWS LETTERS, unless otherwise requested. If you would like a hard copy don't forget to let Jaime or Candee know. A mailing fee may apply. CONTACT jrunstrom@msn.com or 715-394-3595/218-590-3542 or Candace Thompson cmthompson69@msn.com or 218-393-7431 Thank you!
**Also, don't forget to submit your photos to the photography contest!! We can only use jpg formed photos. Any picture taken with a digital camera should work. There are quite a few pictures posted already. You have until March get them in! Don't wait!
Again, we welcome you to the new year of 2009 with AHAGN! We look forward to seeing each of you soon in Cotton, MN for the next meeting being held on February, the 19th, 7pm.
Minutes from January's meeting as recorded by Candace Thompson.
1/16/09
AHAGN VOTING meeting
Opened @ 7:09 pm Wilbert Cafe 4 members present
Todd Olson, Candace Thompson, Sandy Cooke, Barbe Zimny and one guest
Todd opened with the reading of Article 1 Name and Purpose
Candace Read the minutes from last meeting
Treasure Report given by Candace via email $3106.21 there are checks needing to be deposited from AHA. Will be given to new treasurer. Wells Fargo is our bank and signature and transfers will happen when Christine gets back.
Committee reports: None at this time
Old business: 1. checks received from AHA. Current membership at standstill.
2. Need to change by laws 2.2 to reflect and update to comply with on line membership at AHA.
3. Todd nominated Sandy Cooke for Treasure position second by Barbe all in favor.
- New Business
1. Officers
Resident Todd Olson
VP Jaime Runstrom
Secretary Candace Thompson
Treasurer Sandy Cooke
Board 2yt Barbe Zimny
Board 1yt Jerry Lislegard
Sandy made a motion to accept officers as nominated Barbe second all in favor.
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL
2. Jamie is still working on website...so far looks good!
3. Andrew Sellman one of our members from AHAGN was named AHT Halter Trainer of the year. CONGRATULATIONS Andrew.
4. Barbe is still leading AHA frequent rider in MN...she thinks it is due to the cold...
5. Candace requested old membership list...Todd will get them to her.
6. Candace passed around an email received from Jaime about the AHA Club recognition program where clubs receive $ for their club by promoting the breed in the community, volunteering, and club membership.
7. WHO HAS THE CLUBS TV/VCR????? IF YOU HAVE IT OR KNOW WHAT HAPPENED TO IT PLEASE CALL A BOARD MEMBER
8. Arabian farm tour...Sandy will let us know when she gets the email....We would like to do one as well?
9. Peter Sylvester is doing community education stuff on horses at Albrook High School...Todd will give us the info. (Training, hoof care, roping)
10. Sandy is still looking into reigning / cutting clinic
11. Candee brought up DFA tack swap and Diamond royal horse fair as well as open rides at DFA. Todd will find out info on the Chisholm horse fair and bring to next meeting.
12. If you want newsletter by snail mail let Jamie know otherwise you will get it via email and it will be available via website.
13. Meetings will be held on the 3rd Thursday of the month at Wilbert's Cafe in Cotton7pm
NEXT MEETING AGENDA
BRAIN STORMING /Planning BRING YOUR CALENDERS!
DFA tack swap (committees for expos)
Chisholm expo
MN Horse Expo
Community / free advertising
Set up Trail rides and locations 3 this year
How to GROW AHAGN?
How to create some Revenue for AHAGN
Need assistance with planning community show?
Website
By law $ committee
? Mixer spring fling event?
Sandy motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 Candace Second...
See you all on February 19, 2009 ...Wilbert's sure has some tasty food....
Welcome to 2009. With that said, the votes have been counted and the new board members are already at work getting the agenda set for the year. We would like to see more members attending the meetings and giving input and feedback with what is being done and what is to come. As we get activities in progress, we look for members to hold committee chairs, there are many available! We hope to see you at the next meeting making plans for the trail rides and other activities involving committees. We are in full force recruiting new members and fundraising. If you are interested in helping out, contact Candee Thompson. She is a great source for many of the "horsey" activities going on in our area. Phone: 218-393-7431 or email cmthompson69@msn.com There are always opportunities available to become an ambassador for our club and the Arabian horse. In doing so you will get out in the horse community and be seen! Diamond Royal Horse Fair in Superior WI- March 28th 2009. Todd Olson will be in the Stallion Barn at the MN Horse Expo -April 24-26 2009 The tack swap in Proctor is on the list -May 9th and 10th. Also, we will be hosting an open ride at the Dirt Floor; dates will be set at the next meeting in February. In addition to the display table set up at the the Dirt Floor Tack swap, YOU are inivited to bring your old or unused tack and put it on our table, although we would like to see 10% return from your profit go to AGAGN. If you buy from Country Supply, be sure to check out the information on how to send a part of your purchase amount to AHAGN. This option will be set and ready to use by the next meeting in February as well. So when you’re looking for dewormers and new halters, don't forget about us! We look forward to your participation! Please put your hands together, we would like to congratulate Andrew Sellman! One of our very own from AHAGN was selected by Arabian Horse Times, Halter Trainer of the year. CONGRATULATIONS Andrew!!! Look for him in the Spotlight section of the website www.ahagn.webs.com in February. If you are not already visiting the website, CHECK IT OUT! There are many educational opportunities involving the horse. They've been listed for your convenience. The University of Minnesota is offering three Regional Horse Owner Programs in MN and Western WI in 2009. Each program offers researched based information and knowledgeable speakers, identified specifically for that region by a committee of local horse experts and enthusiasts. Speakers for these programs include University faculty and staff as well as local veterinarians and horse professionals. If you have already registered, thank you. If not, please register by the deadline for each location. The attached brochure outlines the topics (and speakers) that will be offered at each location. The dates and locations are: Saturday, January 31, 2009 Leatherdale Equine Center St. Paul, MN Register online: http://umnext.cmiregistration.com/ProgramDetail.aspx/StPaulHorse Registration deadline: This Wednesday, January 28th Saturday, February 21, 2009 UW-River Falls Agriculture Building River Falls, WI Register online: http://umnext.cmiregistration.com/ProgramDetail.aspx/RiverFallsHorse Registration deadline: Wednesday, February 18th Saturday, March 14, 2009 Thumper Pond Resort Ottertail, MN Register online: http://umnext.cmiregistration.com/ProgramDetail.aspx/OttertailHorse Registration deadline: Wednesday, March 11th To register by mail, print out the attached brochure and mail the completed registration form and registration fee to Registration Coordinator, University of Minnesota, 405 Coffey Hall, St. Paul, MN 55108. The cost to attend the program is $35/person/location. The fee includes lunch and a printed proceeding. The proceeding contains factsheets and/or power point handouts from all of the program speakers. Due to pre-printed materials (the proceeding), registration prior to the program is required and walk-ins are not accommodated. Contact 800-876-8636 with online registration questions or Krishona at 612-625-6776 with additional questions. In case of cancellation due to inclement weather, an e-mail will be sent to all participants. Programs are recommended for ages 13 and up, but are open to everyone. The programs do have limited seating and some locations tend to fill quickly. To pay by credit card, please call 612-624-4900 Additional information can also be found on the U of M Horse Team Website www.extension.umn.edu/horse Our member's have much to offer with service's (ie. boarding, training, farrier, a tack shop), horses for sale or stallions standing at their farms. If you have a website showcasing your farm, or are involved in anything that promotes the involvement of you and the Arabian horse, we are happy to post your links and information here! Please contact Jaime Runstrom jrunstrom@msn.com or Candee Thompson cmthompson69@msn.com if you would like to submit your information, and DO send us your stories and photos! Argent Farms http://www.argentfarms.com/ TKO Arabians http://www.tkoarabians.com/ Arel Arabians, Straight Egyptian Horses http://www.arelarabians.synthasite.com/ Johnson's Saddle Shop 5043 Highway 53 **REMINDER February will be the last time we send out hard copied NEWS LETTERS, unless otherwise requested. If you would like a hard copy don't forget to let Jaime or Candee know. A mailing fee may apply. CONTACT jrunstrom@msn.com or 715-394-3595/218-590-3542 or Candace Thompson cmthompson69@msn.com or 218-393-7431 Thank you! **Also, don't forget to submit your photos to the photography contest!! We can only use jpg formed photos. Any picture taken with a digital camera should work. There are quite a few pictures posted already. You have until March get them in! Don't wait! Again, we welcome you to the new year of 2009 with AHAGN! We look forward to seeing each of you soon in Cotton, MN for the next meeting being held on February, the 19th, 7pm. Minutes from January's meeting as recorded by Candace Thompson. 1/16/09 AHAGN VOTING meeting Opened @ 7:09 pm Wilbert Cafe 4 members present Todd Olson, Candace Thompson, Sandy Cooke, Barbe Zimny and one guest Todd opened with the reading of Article 1 Name and Purpose Candace Read the minutes from last meeting Treasure Report given by Candace via email $3106.21 there are checks needing to be deposited from AHA. Will be given to new treasurer. Wells Fargo is our bank and signature and transfers will happen when Christine gets back. Committee reports: None at this time Old business: 1. checks received from AHA. Current membership at standstill. 2. Need to change by laws 2.2 to reflect and update to comply with on line membership at AHA. 3. Todd nominated Sandy Cooke for Treasure position second by Barbe all in favor. 1. Officers Resident Todd Olson VP Jaime Runstrom Secretary Candace Thompson Treasurer Sandy Cooke Board 2yt Barbe Zimny Board 1yt Jerry Lislegard Sandy made a motion to accept officers as nominated Barbe second all in favor. CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL 2. Jamie is still working on website...so far looks good! 3. Andrew Sellman one of our members from AHAGN was named AHT Halter Trainer of the year. CONGRATULATIONS Andrew. 4. Barbe is still leading AHA frequent rider in MN...she thinks it is due to the cold... 5. Candace requested old membership list...Todd will get them to her. 6. Candace passed around an email received from Jaime about the AHA Club recognition program where clubs receive $ for their club by promoting the breed in the community, volunteering, and club membership. 7. WHO HAS THE CLUBS TV/VCR????? IF YOU HAVE IT OR KNOW WHAT HAPPENED TO IT PLEASE CALL A BOARD MEMBER 8. Arabian farm tour...Sandy will let us know when she gets the email....We would like to do one as well? 9. Peter Sylvester is doing community education stuff on horses at Albrook High School...Todd will give us the info. (Training, hoof care, roping) 10. Sandy is still looking into reigning / cutting clinic 11. Candee brought up DFA tack swap and Diamond royal horse fair as well as open rides at DFA. Todd will find out info on the Chisholm horse fair and bring to next meeting. 12. If you want newsletter by snail mail let Jamie know otherwise you will get it via email and it will be available via website. 13. Meetings will be held on the 3rd Thursday of the month at Wilbert's Cafe in Cotton7pm NEXT MEETING AGENDA BRAIN STORMING /Planning BRING YOUR CALENDERS! DFA tack swap (committees for expos) Chisholm expo MN Horse Expo Community / free advertising Set up Trail rides and locations 3 this year How to GROW AHAGN? How to create some Revenue for AHAGN Need assistance with planning community show? Website By law $ committee ? Mixer spring fling event? Sandy motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 Candace Second... See you all on February 19, 2009 ...Wilbert's sure has some tasty food....
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