Next General Meeting , Wednesday, Aug 4, 2010,  7:00 PM   at Sally Barton’s,  27501 Oakflat Drive,  BVS, 821-2037

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August 4 GENERAL MEETING DRAFT AGENDA:

---Open & greeting: T Quinn

---Approval of minutes from the July 7 meeting: Kathy Carey

---Treasurer’s report: Terry Quinn

---Updated Membership info from BVS Dressage Club & TMC/CDS (Terry Quinn)

---Prep for August 22 Show: Sally Barton

---July Show Report: Lois, Sally,

---Cowboy Poetry

---Playday Challenge

---Other stuff from the membership

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Minutes for the 07/07/10 general meeting of the Tehachapi Mountain Chapter/CDS and of the Bear Valley Springs Dressage Club

The meeting was called to order at 7:05 pm

Minutes: The June meeting minutes were approved as presented in the newsletter.

Meeting Agenda:  The agenda was then amended and approved for tonight’s meeting.

Treasure’s report:  Cathi was not at the meeting to present the treasures report.  It was emailed to the secretary the next day and is specified below.

TMC/CDS opening balance for June was $2148.98

Income - $2620.79

Expenses - $2067.29

Closing balance for June was $2702.48

Net for month - $0

BVSDC Opening balance for June was $3201.25

Income - $573.50

Expenses - $0.00

Closing balance for June was $3774.75

Net for month + $573.50

June 27th Dressage Show report:

Income from show entries and AFLAC donation - $2620.79

Show expenses - $2067.29

Total show profit = $553.50

Membership updates:

TMC – 30 members.

BVSDC – 34 total members. 

New/Old Business:

Prep. For 07/25 show:

Sally asked for additional volunteers for our next show.  The possibility of watering and not dragging the dressage arena during the lunch break was discussed.  With higher level tests being ridden in the afternoon the members felt it is best to water and drag the arena immediately when breaking for lunch.

There was a problem in the lower arena during the past show with several horses being turned loose to run at the same time.  We have requested this arena be closed off with signage during all dressage shows.

The ring steward should mention to the riders they are to exit the rear gate.

The June show lunch was well received.  A suggestion was to offer some energy bars or another grab and go type snack to help raise more funds.  Kelly’s Therapeutic riders will host the July 25th show lunch.  Sally asked about mailing show premiums to non-club members.  It was also suggested to have premiums for the next upcoming show at our show check-in table.  Marina has found a lost dressage whip from the show.  Please spread the word so someone can claim her crop!

Cee-Cee Moss-Giovannetti clinic:  Sally asked Terry to re-email the clinic sign-up sheet.  All riders must prepay to secure their lesson space.  Sally also offered that Cee-Cee would teach a basic round pen lesson at Sally’s home on Saturday afternoon.

Show Report:  Terry discussed the show photographer.  Kathy will speak with Susan and ask her to bring business cards, and marketing material to the show for the contestants to view and order their test photos.  Terry told us the show premiums cost about $300.00  He would like to try emailing the premiums in the future.  This could be a gradual transition or just begin next year.  We are averaging mailing about 80 premiums for about 25 riders which equates to approximately 1/3 response.

CDS membership increase:  Effective January 2011 the annual membership will increase to $70.00.

Teams for play day challenge:  Each BVS horse club can participate in the challenge.  Each club must have a 4 rider adult team.

Let Terry know if you are interested in riding for the dressage club for this fun play day style event.

Cowboy Poetry:  This year’s event will be held at the Whiting Center on September 25th.  Tickets are available!

Judges booth:  The booth was supposed to be repaired or replaced prior to the first dressage show of this season.  The equestrian manager’s husband is handling this for our club.  We hope it will be complete by our last show of this season!

The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 pm.

Submitted by:  Kathy Carey, Secretary