4-H

    Van Buren County Horse Council

Meeting Minutes
June 7, 2006

The meeting was called to order by President James Jonatzke at 7:05 PM at the Fairgrounds. 

Attendees:  Janice Zerbe, Ron DeVries, Melva DeVries,  Shannon Hoyt, Melva Thayer, Ken Tomsa, Terri Novotny,  Janet Tripp, Jim Hollis,  Val Bury, Tricia Streich,  Buddy Hooper, Dot Krohn, Iris Swift, Nancy Wheatley

Meeting minutes from the previous meeting were approved with correction reflecting James calling the meeting to order, otherwise as presented.  MMSC Janet & Nancy

The treasurer’s report was accepted as presented. MMSC Melva T. & Janet

Bill presented for the room fee for the Judge; 74.42, MMSC Melva D & Janet.  Bill also presented for $45.00 for Rodney Brinks for the banner that was sold.  MMSC Janet & Nancy

There was no additional correspondence.

Committee Reports:  Kenny suggested that we send a thank you to the fair board for spraying the weeds around the horse arena.  Jimmy provided lists for the club reps regarding the back numbers for fair.  These numbers will also be available for fair.  Jimmy will also have the class sheets ready for fair.  Jimmy, Val, Janet and Mel will prepare packets to hand out at check in.

Old business:  The State Show will be the weekend of August 18th – 20th.  Janet suggested that the kids have 2 hour time slots for kids to work instead of 4 hour shifts.  Rick’s Tack donated the belt buckles again for the Versatility classes.  We need to check on the status of the Savings Bond.  We received 2 additional trophies back.  There was some discussion concerning the handling of the trophies and how damages should be handled.  This year any damages be paid for by the Horse Council.  Moving forward the recipient will be responsible for any damages and repairs needed, defacing will be strictly dealt with.  MMSC Jimmy & Terri N. 

New Business:  Horse Changes:  Curtis Hooper, GW, Hidden Treasure change to Ruby, Vet letter, MMSC Janet & Melva T.  Mindy Krohn, GW, Jet’s Mischeif Maker change to Jack the Zipper, Vet letter,  MMSC Melva D & Jimmy.  Melinda Brown, YES Ely to Beans (horse to pony) letter received, MMSC Jimmy & Terri, Melva T added that the paperwork for the corrected classes will be required within 5 days or the motion will be void.  MMSC Melva T & Janet

The possibility is that we’ll need to order a tent, although there was discussion about housing some of the horses in the Draft Barn, and there are several kids showing both that would be glad to keep the horses there with their drafts.  Further discussion was table until the July meeting as there will be time to order the tent, if needed, at that time.

 We still need workers for the July 8th show.  Melva D will work in the Entry booth.  We should call the clubs to get donations for food. 

Janet will be in charge of selling T shirts for a fund raiser during fair week.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 PM.   MMSC  Ken and Janet.

Respectfully submitted,

Melva DeVries, Secretary


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