November meeting was brought to order by President Kevin Juliuson at Culvers in Waupun.
Treas. Report - approved as read.
Sec. Report - approved as printed in the newsletter.
Old Business - Banquet -
everyone said food was great and decided to book for next year which will be Nov. 1, 2009. Received a thank you from Robert Woock and family. Big thank you to Missy Baker for awards and being point keeper. Discussed Saddle Up awards and they will be a cap for 250 hours, T-shirt for 500, jacket for 750 and ??? for over 1000. Sherry Helmer is working on the DCHA banner.
We need nominations for a new ambassador in 2009 and for the DCHA Appreciation award. Contact President Kevin with your nominations.
SSA - stallion owners have been emailed. We will still print 100 copies of the catalog in addition to the online version. There will be a catalog assembly night sometime in January. Mare owners will be sent a letter instead of a catalog. The judge for next year’s SSA show will be Karla Keggler.
Calendars - three open months are left. Several business card ads have been sold, but there are many spots still left at $25 each. All clubs are reminded to get their 2009 show dates and officer list to Dennis ASAP so he can get them in the calendar. Farm Technology Days will be added to the calendar.
New Business - election of officers was held with a unanimous ballot for re-electing all current officers. A new ambassador is needed for next year.
Club reports - FDL 4-H - had fun at Congress, but got lost twice.
CCR - Christmas party will be in December. Hartford parade is Nov. 8, next meeting is Nov. 11, and Model Horse Show is Nov. 15.
Kin Krest - Christmas party will be held in December with square dancing.
Boots & Saddles - election of officers.
WSHC - discussed unwanted horse problem and bylaw changes. Next meeting will be in January.
WSHC District 3 - had good attendance for emergency training. Attendees would like more sessions. Next meeting will be Nov. 5 and Christmas party will be Dec. 3. RSVP to Smokie by Nov. 24 - all are welcome.
Dodge Co. 4-H - for October meeting had a very nice tour of David Beattie’s Trakehner farm on Hwy 26 between Juneau and Watertown. For Nov. meeting we will be doing a community service project. Plans are underway for an all day camp on just horses on Jan. 31.
There will also be 2 sessions each at the Feb. and March Family Learning Days.
Meeting Adjourned.
Attendance - Kevin & Jenny Juliuson, Julie & Missy Baker, Bonnie Shepherd, Sherry Helmer, Don Schwandt, Jan Pieper, Dennis Affeld, Rae Geb.
