July meeting called to order by President Kevin.
Sec. Report - minutes approved as printed in the newsletter.
Treas. Report - approved as reported.
Old Business - Volunteers needed at Farm Tech Days, see Sherry for info.
Discussed burdock problem on Wild Goose Trail. Suggestion on developing a form letter available to all clubs & users to send to parks dept. about the weed problem.
Diane attended a meeting in Lake Mills about a masterplan on developing a trail from Jefferson to Watertown along the old Hwy 26 after new highway is done. There are private landowners by Waterloo with 500 acres with plans for horse trails. Need to answer online park survey by July 15.
New Business - Sen. Scott Fitzgerald would like to attend an upcoming DCHA meeting, possibly in October. (Note - date has been confirmed for Oct. 6 at 7:30pm in Juneau. Agenda details to follow)
SSA - discussion on should DCHA continue to have the auction. It was decided that unless a DCHA member or a group of members comes forward to run the SSA, it will be discontinued. The Tack Swap will continue. If the SSA ends, a possibility is having a larger silent auction to benefit a recipient.
The water tank with the sprinkler on it needs app. $100 worth of repairs. Motion made and seconded for DCHA to pay for the repairs. Motion passed. The tank will remain at Boots & Saddle Arena.
Motion made & seconded to sponsor three classes for the Championship Challenge Show. Motion passed.
If anyone is interested in riding in the Labor Day Parade at Randolph, contact Lori Helmer. Entries are due by August 10.
Club Reports - Dodge Co. 4-H - results from State Hunt/Dressage Show was published in last month's newsletter. Janelle & Alexus Remington and April Jordan competed. About 50 members attended the June meeting which was held at David Beattie's Trakehner farm. Heather Kuenzi had two clinics for 4-H members on June 12 & July 7. Fun show is July 19. Will be at Farm Tech Days July 21-23 doing cards with stamps. July 23 is next meeting with officer elections and July 29 is the clinic with the fair judge. DCHA will sponsor the insurance for one 4-H show.
Kin Krest - potluck picnic July 13 at Camp Quad starting at 5pm. Camp Quad is located at Hwys 83 & Q
CCR - checking on attending a polo match July 16. Held camp pow wow for disabled kids.
WSHC - need an alternate rep from DCHA. Jenny Juliuson volunteered.
District 3 - had meeting at Northern Kettle Moraine. Was wet & cold, but had lots of fun & good food.
Meeting Adjourned.
