Next General Meeting:  NOTE LOCATION CHANGE   

Date: Wednesday, April 2, 2008 Time:  7:00 PM

Place: Terry & Lois Quinn’s; 30000 S Lower Valley Rd; BVS; 821-6323

Event Calendar – PLEASE SEE WEBSITE FOR LATER CALENDAR ITEMS

Draft Agenda for April 2 Meeting:

1-Minutes from March 2008 Regular Meeting (Kathy Carey)

2-Treasurer’s Reports (Cathi Estes)

3-Membership Reports (T Quinn, C Estes)

3-TMC & BVSDC Annual Dinner Changes

4-BVS Trails Cleanup Day Report

5-Instructor’s Surcharge at BVS Equestrian Center

6-Probable loss of Carol McHale (WE NEED A SHOW PREMIUMS MANAGER!!)

7-BVS Lower Valley Loop Trail Status

8-Monthly Meeting Schedule Revisions

9-CDS Certificates & Plates

10-Website Changes

11-Additional items from members & attendees

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Minutes for the March 05, 2008 General Meeting of the Tehachapi Mountain Chapter/CDS and of the Bear Valley Springs Dressage Club

Meeting was called to order at 7:05 pm

Phyllis motioned to approve the August minutes as presented via newsletter.  Lisa 2nd the motion.  All approved.

Cathi Estes presented the Treasurer’s report:

TMC/CDS opening balance for February was $5,334.05

Expenses - $375.00

Closing balance for February was $4959.05

BVSDC Opening balance for February was $3281.97

Income - $831.29

Expenses - $1235.84

Closing balance for February was $2877.42

Phyllis is donating the $280.00 provided to her to cover the costs for last year’s volunteer dinner back to our club.

Current club membership:

TMDC = 27 (4 new members for February/March)

BVSDC = 22

New/Old Business:

The 2007 certificates and award plates should be arriving this month.  The lucky recipients’ were posted in last month’s newsletter.

Our show premium duties will need to be assigned to another member/helper after Carol’s move.  This discussion will continue next month.

Party on!  A party for our loyal members Lisa Severijn and Carol McHale who will be leaving us this summer will be planned.

The BVSA board is proposing a $75.00 annual charge for instructors to instruct at our equestrian center.  There was an error in this month’s Bear Tracks publication regarding this subject.  Clarification and hopefully confirmation will be provided at our April meeting.

The BVSA ECC is trying to modify a rule regarding manure removal.  This too is being re-written after an incorrect submittal to the Bear Tracks – what can I say?!!

The idea of a community barn dance at the EQ center was discussed.  Our club overwhelmingly agreed to change it to a bar dance at the Country Club!  Not much interest for the barn dance plus a scheduling conflict with a pony club event the same day.

The BVCSD is researching a possible modification of our speed limit rules and regulations.  They are in contact with the city of Norco who has been able to reduce and enforce lower speed limits due to their equestrians on and near their road ways.  Let’s keep the pressure on and communication open with the district on this vitally important issue.

Move up our year-end, holiday party, to October or November?  Since our show season ends in the fall the idea of an earlier date appeals to many members.  The annual cost of the party is approximately $450.00.  Due to hectic holiday schedules the members in attendance agreed to look into an earlier party date.

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Our fearless leader, Terry Quinn, has received 3 e-mails from CDS.  The CDS is offering resources and assistance to member chapters.  Lois requested our show results to be consistently posted in the newsletters.  Phyllis commented that our CSD contributions are never acknowledged.  The club asked for a saddle fitter to be provided.

Sally inquired about the dressage arenas judges’ stand.  Billet Barns bid for the same size;  on skids with a Dutch door & was quoted at $4,193.00.  Sally Barton to pass the Billet info to Liz Beckham for further action.  Perimeter fencing is planned to be completed prior to our 1st show.  The chaparrals will also be removed.  The sprinklers will be raised when the fence is completed.  New sprinkler valves will be operable independently and will provide additional water pressure to properly groom the arena.

Meeting Adjourned:  The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 pm. 

Submitted by:

Kathy Carey

Secretary

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Bear Valley Springs Dressage Club-Membership Form for 2008

Family Membership is $10.00 per year (Please list all interested family members)

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Mail this form and check to:Cathi Estes, PMB 261, 25101 Bear Valley Rd, Tehachapi, CA 93561