Next General Meeting , Wednesday, September 2, 2009,  7:00 PM   at Kalina & Monique Myers’--30101 Sunland Way, BVS. 821-5673

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September Meeting Tentative Agenda:

• Greeting, welcome, & approval of Agenda: T Quinn
• Approval of August meeting minutes (see below): K Carey
• Treasurer’s Report: C. Estes
• August Show After action report: L Quinn, S Barton , T Quinn
• Update on Dressage Arena Shader at BVS Equestrian Center: T Quinn
• September  Show Premiums: L Quinn
• Other stuff, if  any

Show Volunteers:  Big thanks to all for your efforts. We get lots of kudos from our riders noting how helpful and friendly our show volunteers are.

Plants at the Show Arena: Another big thanks to Kathy & Bennett Carey, and to Tim at Old Towne Nursery for acquisition of the show arena greenery. It always creates a nice picture. We know that some of our local horses are not used to seeing plants at our ring, but our riders handled the shies and spooks well. Remember that big shows usually have arena plants. Our horses might as well get used to seeing them, whether at home, or away.

2010 Prize Changes:  The following changes were approved at the last meeting and will be instituted for 2010:

1: Class & Show High Point Prizes will be $50 for adults & young riders; $35 for juniors. (National tests only.)

2: Class High Point will apply to classes of 4 or more riders. Show High Point will apply to all riders (combined) in classes of 1 to 3.

3: Winning scores must be at least 60% to earn the prize.

4: Winners do not need to be CDS members.

5: Since our classes are seldom large, we are changing to ribbons only to third place once our current stock of 4th and 5th place ribbons is gone

August Meeting Minutes:

1.  Meeting was called to order at 7:10 pm

2.  Minutes:  Sally motioned to approve the minutes as presented.  Marina 2nd the motion.  The minutes were approved.

3.  Meeting Agenda:  The agenda was approved for tonight’s meeting.

4. Terry presented the Treasurer’s report:

TMC/CDS opening balance for July was $4285.53

Income - $2048

Expenses - $1960.19

Closing balance for June was $4373.34

Net for month +$87.81

BVSDC Opening balance for July was $4536.35

Income - $225

Expenses - $0

Closing balance for June was $4761.35

Net for month +$225

July Show Report

Income (entries) $2048.00

Expenses $1670.19

Show profit $377.81

5. BVSDC – 28 members  23 families within BVS and 5 outside contributors

  TMC/CDS – 31 members

.New/Old Business:

6.  Lois and Sally discussed the past show.  A special thank-you was given to all of our volunteers and for the greenery provided along side of the arena.  The judge commented on the location of the judge’s stand being off the center line.  Everyone complimented and enjoyed the enhanced lunches!

7.  Terry received the CSD approval on the seating shader.  He will coordinate with Billet Barns to have the shader installed after the August show.

8.  The August show premiums are out. The judge will be staying with the Quinn’s. 

9.  Lois enlightened us all about the San Lois Obispo 3-day Championship show.  She discussed the entry fees and all of their extra fees.  It was agreed that this is yet another major benefit to our chapter’s shows which are very reasonable and so very well received!

10.  Marina inquired about repeating the same judge’s for the 2010 show season.  The cost factor plus the consistency of having a judge watch you and your horse progress seemed to be a plus.  We will continue with 4 shows in 2010.  $305.00 in class prize money was awarded during the July show.   Don Kordes asked if the prize money is adding any extra rides.  The consensus was that it is another enhancement during tough economic times to assist our members and guests to continue showing.  Per Terry’s

suggestion, we agreed to change the cash prizes to consist of entries with minimum of (4) riders per class.  The dollar amount will also increase to $50.00 for adults and $35.00 for amateurs.  The history of the BVSA fee structures for all BVS clubs was also discussed. 

11.  Show High Point:   It was noted that (AA) adult amateurs and open riders must be a CDS member.  Junior riders are not be required to be CDS members.  Terry also proposed to remove the requirement of CDS membership for any prize money.  Marina made the motion and Dawn 2nd the motion.  It was approved!

12.  Future show premiums will reflect that Bear Valley Springs is an hour away from Lancaster and Palmdale.  These are better mapping locations for riders who don’t know (where in the hell is Tehachapi?) A past bumper sticker folks!!!

13.  Lois announced that apparently some riders have been damaging the golf course on horseback.  Please do NOT ride any horse, pony, donkey, etc.. anywhere near the golf course or either lakes. This is and has always been prohibited.

14.  The annual playday challenge will be held at 1pm at the equestrian center.  The dressage team will consist of Debbie Popolizo, Jim Nelson, Melissa Rails and Kathy Carey.  Come out and support your team and watch the fun!

15.  Jim Nelson is in charge of the upcoming BVS horse census.  He is looking for volunteers to help take a head count of horses and trailers throughout the valley.  This is divided into 9 regions.  The information is not given to the ECC.  It is a benefit to the horse community to know the number of animals to give us some extra clout on amenities and in the case of emergency evacuations. Please contact Jim if you are available to help at 821-5205.

16.  Sally is in search of a few more volunteers for the August show.

17.  The meeting was adjourned at 8:32pm.

Submitted by:

Kathy Carey

Secretary

2010 TMC & BVSDC Board Nominations: Time to step up! Update your resumes and volunteer. Nominations will be accepted beginning at the September meeting.