Tuesday, April 6, 2010

March DCHA meeting minutes

The March meeting was called to order by Pres. Kevin Juliuson.

Sec. report was approved as printed.

Treasurers report - Tack Swap $1322 from table rental $300 from food stand. $350 donation to silent auction benefit. Also $1202.50 from auction items. Need to arrange for check presentation. Received contracts for shows, decided to pay Boots and Saddles the $75 fee for them to mow the grounds for the Sept.19 show.

OLD BUSINESS - Dennis needs 2010 show bills for April newsletter. This year the parks will enforce the firewood law. No wood from other county.

NEW BUSINESS - In May there will be a Large Animal Rescue training for three days . It was decided to donate the $600 for a Dodge county officer to attend. Discussion and decided Steve the County Deputy who attended the first rescue training should be our first choice. All approved. Steve gets most of the animal rescue calls.

CLUB REPORTS - Boots and Saddles - Maily has started work on the Oct Horse Parade. She would like someone to co chair it with her. And lots of help to form committees.

Crystal Creek Riders - Model Horse Show March 13. Spring trail ride and weekend.

Kin Krest - Richfield Trail will be a go. Need to discuss waterways. It will be a 3 to 4 mile trail.

Dodge County 4-H - Feb. meeting we had western night. Kallie Kiesow did a demo on gymkhana equipment and clothing. At family learning day we had a session on record books. Anna Bochert helped with that and made horseshoe wall decor. March meeting will cover English attire and equipment. April meeting will be driving and Polly Knoll equine photographer who does photos for Arabian Horse World magazine. Everyone showing at the Fair must attend a safety clinic without a horse as well as one with a horse. At the fair on Friday the horse will be featured in the new Family Farm Adventure tent.

FDL 4-H - Tack Swap in March.

Meeting adjourned. Next meeting April 6 Juneau.

Attendance - Sherry Helmer, Rae Geb, Dennis Affeld, Ralph Schauer, Diane Sackett, Andrea Soter, Erica Betschtler, Katie Kreier, Missy Baker & Jan Pieper