Jan 2010 meeting Summary
January 21, 2010
Meeting called to order at 7 :06pm
Attendance Candace Thompson Todd Olson, Sandy Cooke, Jerry Lislegard, Jerry Zimney, Barbe Zimney, Nate Olson, Renee Mac Arthur
Article 1 read by Todd
Reading of the last minutes summary given by Candace Sandy made motion to accept Barbe Second all in favor
Treasre report by Sandy please attend the meeting
Committee reports:
EXPO/ Horse Fair Sandy was given the items for the Horse fair in Superior Barbe and maybe Renee will assist her (Candace has to work) Need our Threefold board need to get a hold of Jaime,
Clinics JP still has not confirmed the date for the spring clinic AHAGN members will get a reduced rate
Barbe needs photos of you and your horses please send copies to her through the mail or email them to her
OLD BUISNEWS:
Membership: No changes some newer people and some people did not renew membership. Still around 24 AHA overall memberships are down. Jerry is looking into innovative ways to increase our club size with a book Todd presented to him.
Newsletter website: ahagn.webs.com nothing new. Candace Sends out and updates website after each meeting and then again before the next meeting. GET YOUR SALES HORSES PHOTOS TO ME SO THEY CAN GO ON WEBSITE. ALSO YOU CAN SIGN INTO THE WEBSITE AND ADD THIS INFO YOURSELF. WE CONTINIUE TO GET A LOT OF HITS.
2010 Kick Off Open to everyone Feb 6 from noon until??? 3021 E Pioneer Rd bonfire and hotdogs will be provided. Bring potluck dish and BYOB…. sandy asks that no car hood used for the sliding hill Candace put on face book
South Saint Louis County Fair Candace is assistant barn manager. AHAGN will sponsor the Western Bridle Path Class BONUS $$$ for AHAGN member who place first or second. Will find out how much the fee is to sponsor the class. Add in the premium book to advertise. Candace will contact Julie Saethers and Proctor Journal.
NEW BUISNESS:
Stallion report reenacted breeding reports need to be sent in ASAP
Jerry is looking into AHA booklet to expand club
Sponsor classes for other local shows that offer Arabian classes
Next Meeting is Feb 18 2010 at Wilbert’s Café meeting starts at 7 – 9 pm so either come early or stay late to visit.
Barbe made motion to adjourn meeting Sandy second meeting adjourned at 8:10pm
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
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
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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
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