Called to order at 7:10 by President Smokie Brannaman.
Minutes from October read by VP Kathy Rammer. Motion made to approve, first by Esther Schwartz, 2nd by Jan Pieper.
Old business –
Unwanted Horse Coalition – a response letter was received explaining the Executive Board procedures to respond to the District 3 concerns about the importance of joining this group. The letter states it is a budget request and must go to Budget and Finance. The verbal report back from Executive Board rep Judy Larson included the points also that President Brannaman must do a presentation to the Board of Directors. This will be worked on.
Basic Horse Handling Emergency Training – this was a big hit on October 30! Over 30 people were in attendance with 11 certificates issued to Emergency Response Personnel. The attendees were glad to learn and also offered suggestions to continue with continued levels of training. Press coverage from The Country Today will do a write up. Margo Miller from WSHCEF will also do a write up for coverage. Other groups are interested in training for horse rescue situations from neglect and starvation. Another session for northern District 3 will try to be scheduled.
Secretary – this position is still open and needs to be filled. Contact President Smokie or VP Kathy, please!
Trail ride – kind of cold and windy but good riding and good food!
New business -
Membership levels – we are not able to get a complete list of all members and levels of membership from the office for District 3. It is tracked at WSHC office but not something that can be shared with the District. We want to communicate to everyone in the District but we don’t know who you all are!
Summit meeting – information was received after the October meeting for a summit meeting to be held on November 15. This is for the WSHC Executive Board, officers of each District, and District representatives. The response for information had to be in by November 1, prior to this meeting. President Smokie made an outline of topics that the Council should be doing and presented it for review to this meeting and will take it to the summit meeting.
District 3 logo or clothing –
Fond du Lac Agricultural Showcase – Saturday, March 7. Katie Mattison would like to know if WSHC District 3 would buy a booth for $100. The idea is to promote Ag business within District 3 that are WSHC members. Motion by Cal Larson and 2nd by Jan Pieper, passed.
Friends and Neighbors for Trails – Kathy Rammer is looking for funding for trails and rebuilding a bridge at Kohler Andre State Park. A formal presentation will be forthcoming. Requests should go to WSHC trails committee and WSHCEF.
Dave Petri is facing serious illness. Members of District 3 send all our best wishes supporting Dave and Joan.
Next meeting – Christmas party in Calumetville at Talk of the Town on Wednesday, December 3. Cocktails at 6pm, dinner at 7pm. Menu options will be ham and beef with all the fixings for $12 per person. Reserve with Smokie at 920-246-1518 by November 24. There won’t be official meeting business meeting. Just fun and stories and door prizes!
Motion to adjourn by Judy Larson, 2nd by Esther Schwartz at 9:10pm. After meeting munchies provided by Bonnie Shepherd, Diane Sackett, Jan Pieper.
Attendance - Smokie Brannaman, Kathy Rammer, Katie Mattison, Bonnie Shepherd, Cal Larson, Judy Larson, Esther Schwartz, Jan Pieper, Diane Sackett
