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Minutes of the November 9, 2011 Board Meeting

Call to order at 7:00 p.m.

Board Members present: Gordon Jahr, Debbie Willis, Sheri Odom, Dawn Walker and Donna Price. Members present: Robin Arnold, Jackie Williams, Jan Gregory and Jane DeThouars. Guests: Joe Harris, Victor DeThouars and George Fisher.

Additions to the Agenda: none

Minute of the Last Meeting: Minutes were approved.

Treasurer’s Report: Dawn gave a September report. Board approved.

Old Business:

  • Dawn and Robin will be checking out the Mojave Narrows as a possible site for our ACTHA ride in 2012. Face book page is up and running. Donna and Eirene Olsen are the webpage administrators.

  • "A" show: Dawn will be sending a contract to the photographer. The first Eblast will go out 11/11/11. Two others will go out 12/15 and 01/03/12. Board approved a 1/3 page ad in the horsetrader for December, and if the possible a ˝ page ad will go out before the close of entries in January. Donna will be listing our show on the Horse Topia website. Each new volunteer at our show will receive a SEAHA tee shirt. We will be putting our long time advertisers that continue advertising in 2012 in our exhibitor packets and a ˝ page ad in our show program.

New business:

  • Dawn will be contacting the California Horseman’s News to update us is their 2012 directory.

Committee reports:

  • Membership: None.

  • Region I news: Board approved a donation amount for Nancy Harvey’s end of term gift..

  • Newsletter: Donna’s first newsletter is out. Starting in January we will be spotlighting a club member for every other issue.

  • Activities: No report. Just a reminder the our Annual Christmas party will be held at El Torito on 12/11 @ 11a.m.

  • Youth Activities – No new report. We will be offering a stall refund to one SEAHA youth member at our show in 2012 as a membership drive.

  • Audit – Done through August

Meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.


Minutes of the October 12, 2011 Board Meeting

Call to order at 7:10 p.m.

Board members present: Gordon Jahr, Sheri Odom, Dawn Walker, Debbie Willis, Carol and Eirene Olsen. Members present: Robin Arnold, Donna Price. Guests: Jan Gregory and Joe Harris.

Additions to the Agenda: None

Minutes of the Last Meeting: Minutes from the September meeting need to change, we are still in need of contracts from the farrier and photographer for the show. Minutes were approved with these corrections.

Treasurer's Report: No report.

Old Business:

  • The change to Wells Fargo Bank is complete. We will still maintain the B of A account, until all checks are in. The banner, trailer decal and tee shirt/sweatshirts have been ordered. The election committee presented their report. All officers will remain the same for 2012. Nominations for the board position vacated by Victoria were given. Board approved Donna Price as the new newsletter editor and board member.

  • "A" Show: All contract are in, except the photographer. We will be selling our club tee shirts and sweatshirts at the show. E-Blasts are to be sent out for November, December and January. Sheri will bring back rates for ads in the Horsetrader and Horseman's News.

New Business:

  • Club wants to host another ACHTA Ride in 2012. The committee of Dawn, Robin and Sheri will be scouting an area to hold it, before a date is decided on.

Committee Reports:

  • Membership: None

  • Region I News: Sheri presented a brief overview of the resolutions on the floor for convention.

  • Newsletter: Latest newsletter delayed due to a computer issue. Should be coming soon.

  • Activities: Annual Christmas party will be held at El Torito on December 11th, at 11:00 a.m.

  • Youth Activities: Sheri asked for ideas to increase youth membership. We will be offering a stall refund to one SEAHA youth member at our show in 2012

  • Audit: None

Meeting adjourned at 8:03 p.m.


Minutes of the September 14, 2011 Board Meeting

Meeting was called to order at 7:32 p.m.

Present were board members: Gordon Jahr, Dawn Walker, Carol Olsen, Debbie Willis, Eirene Olsen; members Jan Gregory, Joe Harris, Robin Arnold, Jackie Williams and Donna Price.

There were no additions to the agenda.

Minutes of the last meeting were approved.

Treasurer's report: Presented by Dawn Walker and approved. The club bank account has been moved from Bank of American to Wells Fargo, as they offer a better interest rate and program.

Old Business:

  • Donna checked into different places for the meetings and found the Roadhouse on Baseline and 115. We will be holding the meeting there for October.

  • "A" Show: Sheri will order the ribbons and plaques, as well as stickers for the awards. Debbie has the first place and champion awards on order. All contracts are in and signed and we will have Laurie Taylor as the photographer. Gordon has sent all the info needed to Janie to complete the premium.  We have already received requests for info on the driving classes and Gordon will have Sheri email it to the interested parties, when it is available.

  • Sponsorship materials were received from St Jude's Children's Research Hospital and Carol made up packets a sample for club members to start getting sponsors.

  • Carol and Eirene will get a banner ordered for the photo backup.

New Business:

  • Gordon appointed the election committee of Donna, Jan and Robin.

Committee Reports:

  • Membership: Carol advised current membership is 39 adults and four juniors.

  • Region 1 News Convention prices are higher this year, due to location.

  • Newsletter: Donna has graciously volunteered to do the newsletter, since Victoria is ill. Please bear with her as she's still going through the computer glitches that plague us all.

  • Activities: The club trail ride is planned for the 24th of September, at Chino Hills. Our Christmas party is coming up. We will try for the 11th or 18th of December.

  • Youth Activities: Hanna Bell sent a Thank You to the club for our AHA Youth National jacket sponsorship.

  • Audit: All audits are done and up to date.

Meeting adjourned at 8:24 p.m.
 


Minutes of the August 10, 2011 Board Meeting

Call to order at 7:01 p.m.

Board Members present: Gordon Jahr, Sheri Odom, Dawn Walker, Debbie Willis, Carol and Eirene Olsen. Members present: Robin Arnold, Donna Price, Jan Gregory and Joe Harris.

Additions to the Agenda: none

Minute of the Last Meeting: Minutes from the July meeting were approved.

Treasurer’s Report: Dawn presented her report. Board approved it.

Old Business:

  • ACTHA ride report is final. The ride made a great profit. Gordon and Dawn presented their reports on money marketing and investments. Dawn will have Wells Fargo come to our next meeting. We received a thank you letter from the Ronald McDonald house. The letter will be on the web site. Donna and Jan will be managing the website.

  • "A" show: All contracts in except the shoer. We will be benefitting the St Jude Children’s hospital this year. Debbie presented options for new prizes. In 2012 we will have tiles, vases and glassware. Sheri will bring some new choices for our perpetual trophy plaques. Donna will be working with Jackie on the vendor letter.

New Business:

  • Donna wants to scout around for a different restaurant to hold the meetings. Eirene will be getting prices on club tee shirts and sweatshirts.

Committee Reports

  • Membership: 38 adult members and 4 youth.

  • Region I news: Region meeting is August 27.

  • Newsletter: Donna Price will be assisting Victoria with the newsletter.

  • Activities: Our ride is September 24. The park opens at 8 and we will be riding out at 9. Eirene will be emailing directions to Donna for the newsletter.

  • Youth Activities: Sheri presented her report on youth nationals.

  • Audit: July to Debbie

Meeting adjourned at 819 p.m.


Minutes of the May 11, 2011 Board Meeting

The May 11. 2011 Board/General Meeting was called to order by Gordon Jahr at 7:26 p.m.

Board Members present were Gordon Jahr, Debbie Willis, Dawn Walker, Carol Olsen and Eirene Olsen. Members present were Jan Gregory with guest Joe Harris.

Additions to the Agenda: None

Minutes of the Last Meeting: April Minutes were approved.

Treasurer's Report. Dawn Walker presented her report for April. The Board approved the Report. No financial report on the ACTHA Ride was available.

OLD BUSINESS:

  • Club Taxes have been filed as required

  • The ACTHA Ride was successful and fun. We had a total of 20 riders competing

  • "A" Show: Photographers were discussed. We will be purchasing another decal for the Club Trailer, a Club Banner and 2 Signs

NEW BUSINESS:

  • We are still looking into more investment options. More discussion covered the option of dropping club fees to encourage more membership.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

  • Membership: 41 Adults, 3 Youth

  • Region 1 News: No report Newsletter: No report

  • Activities: Eirene Olsen reported on the Chino Hills State Park as a possible location for the Club Trail Ride.

  • Youth Activities: No report

  • Audit: All months are current.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:03 pm


Minutes of the April 13, 2011 Board Meeting

The April 13, 2011 Board/General Meeting was called to order by Gordon Jahr at 7:05 p.m.

Board Members present were Gordon Jahr, Debbie Willis, Sheri Odom, Dawn Walker, Carol Olsen, and Victoria Hardesty-Naquin. Guest present was Mike Naquin

Additions to the Agenda: none

Minutes of the Last Meeting' February and March Minutes were approved

Treasurers Report: Dawn Walker presented her report for March. The report was approved by the Board.

OLD BUSINESS:

  • There was still no report regarding a Facebook page for the club.

  • Dawn reported that we are not able to get a Debit Card through Bank of America for the Club

  • The final touches for the April 30th ACTHA Ride were discussed.

  • "A' Show: Victoria Naquin will be checking with the Ronald McDonald House for a date that we can present them a check from the Club.  She will be contacting the Board within a week with possible dates.

NEW BUSINESS:

  • The Club is looking into more investment options. We discussed dropping the Club Fees to encourage membership.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

  • Membership: 43 Adults, 3 Youth

  • Region 1 News: SEAHA to send a Sponsorship Check for the Region 1 Show.

  • Newsletter: Last month we mailed 6 newsletters.

  • Activities: No report

  • Youth Activities: No report

  • Audit: Debbis Willis was given March for audit.

The Meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m.


Minutes of the March 9, 2011 Board Meeting

The March 9, 2011 Board and General Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.

Board Members present were Gordon Jahr, Debbie Willis, Sheri Odom, Dawn Walker, Carol Olsen and Eirene Olsen. Members present were Robin Arnold, Jan Gregory and Joe Harris.

Additions to the Agenda: None

Minutes of the Last Meeting: February Minutes were not available.

Treasurer's Report: Dawn Walker presented her report for January and February which were Board approved.

OLD BUSINESS:

  • The ACTHA Ride will be held April 30th from Windwitch Arabians in Phelan.

  • Jan Gregory will look into Bravo Taco to provide lunch for the ride. We need 3 stopwatches and several Clipboards. There has been no response from vendors yet.

  • There was no report on the Facebook page.

  • "A" Show: The Board voted on an amount to send to the Ronald McDonald House. The 2011 Show was financially successful. Judges were discussed for 2012.

NEW BUSINESS:

  • Dawn Walker will be looking into a club ATM Card.

  • The Board approved a Class Sponsorship at the Region 1 Show.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

  • Membership: 42 Adults, 3 Youth

  • Region 1 News: SCHAA Show will be held May 28-29, 2011 in Del Mar. It will host the Region 1 Championship Over Fences Classes

  • Newsletter: No report

  • Activities: Eirene Olsen is checking out Chino Hills State Park for our Club Trail Ride. Ell 103 is hosting a ride, dinner, dancing and games on March 18th at a fee of $25.

  • Youth Activities: Sheri is contact our youth members to come help out at our trail ride.

  • Audit: January and February was given to Debbie Willis for audit.

The Meeting adjourned at 7:54 p.m.


Minutes of the February 9, 2011 Board Meeting

The February 9, 2011 Board and General Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.

Board Members present were Gordon Jahr, Debbie Willis, Sheri Odom, Dawn Walker, Victoria Hardesty, Carol Olsen and Eirene Olsen. Members present were Jackie Williams, Robin Arnold, Jan Gregory, Hoe Harris, Mike Naquin, Melissa Lewis and Dixie Voyles.

Additions to the Agenda: None

Treasurer's Report: No Report at this time

OLD BUSINESS:

  • The ACTHA Ride will be held April 30 from Windwitch Arabians in Phelan. Sheri Odom will send letters to vendors for sponsorships and samples for the Welcome Bags. We have a saddle cover, saddle pads and rope halters for prizes.

  • There was no report on the Facebook Page

  • "A" Show: A closed Board Meeting will be held March 6 at 11:00 a.m. at the home of Gordon Jahr.

NEW BUSINESS:

  • The mailbox has been paid for another year.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

  • Membership: 47 Adults, 4 Youth

  • Region 1 News: All shows held in Region 1 were up in entries. Region 1 is the only region in the country to report that. New Regional Board Members are: Mary Ann Hughes, President; Mimi Gaffey, Vice President; Kathy Callahan-Smith, Secretary; David Garrett, Treasurer.

  • Newsletter: We have lots of advertising. Victoria will give Dawn Walker the invoices for advertising.

  • Activities: Eirene is looking for a new spot to host our annual club trail ride.

  • Youth Activities: The youth group will be hosting breakfast and lunch at our ACTHA ride to earn money to sponsor a Championship Jacket at Youth Nationals.

  • Audit: Debbie Willis returned all audits complete

The Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.


Minutes of the January 12, 2011 Board Meeting

The January 12, 2011 Board and General Meeting was called to order at 6:50 p.m.; Board Members present were Gordon Jahr, Debbie Willis, Sheri Odom, Dawn Walker, Carol Olsen and Eirene Olsen. Members present were: Jackie Williams, Donna Price, Jan Gregory and Joe Harris.

 

There were no additions to the agenda.

 

The Minutes of the last meeting were approved from the November meeting.:

 

The Treasurer's Report was presented by Dawn Walker for November and December and approved by the Board.

 

OLD BUSINESS:

  • The ACTHA (American Competitive Trail Horse Association) ride will be held April 30th from Windwitch Arabians in Phelan. We have folding hoof picks and other goodies donated by the Horse Connection for the rider's bags.

  • "A" Show -We have triple bridle bags for the High Point Youth and Amateur Awards. A trophy was donated by John Arnold Trading Company for the Judge's Choice Award. The Board voted that the sponsors of the High Point Awards and Judge's Choice Awards will receive a year of advertising on our website and newsletter for free.

NEW BUSINESS:

  • Jackie Williams, Donna Price and Eirene Olsen are looking into putting a Facebook account and page up for the Club.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

  • Membership - no report given

  • Region 1 News -The next meeting is February 5th. Sheri Odom will bring up the problems that members are having with the AHA website when renewing their membership.

  • Newsletter - We need to add the ACTHA Ride to the upcoming events page.

  • Activities - no report given

  • Youth Activities - no report

  • Audit - November and December were given to Debbie Willis for audit.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.

 

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