Southside Virginia Saddle Club Meeting

February 9, 2010
LaCrosse Animal Hospital

• Betty Ann opened the meeting and welcomed our newest member.
• Andy read the minutes from last meeting and minutes were approved.
• Treasurer's report was $3,657.95 currently.
• Robert made a motion to oppose the members' getting money for trail ride in order to save money for the cooker. Wayne intends to finish the cooker this week and is intending to have it completed by the next meeting. The price is staying at $1,900. Wayne requested that we reimburse him half of the money at this meeting. Betty Ann suggests that there be some type of established protocol to take care of the grill. Members suggest a list of do's and don'ts so that members can be able to know the proper way to take care of grill. The grill will be in charge of the grill and will be in charge of it. There was some discussion as to whether to let club members use it. There was some discussion as to whether or not to charge for using it. Robert stated that members should not be charged for the grill. Sara supported a $50 charge. Mr. DeBaets and Mrs. DeBaets suggested a rate of $25. Nelson motioned $25 for members and $50 for non-members. Angie voted to exclude persons that have historically loaned us a cooker for no charge. Everyone agreed and the motion passed unanimously.
• Andy reported about the Va Horse Council meeting. Not very productive.
• Nelson reported that Marine Corps League will be responsible for cooking and feeding people at the Toys for Tots trail ride.
• March 20, weather permitting, club ride will be at Betty Ann's . The charge is $35 for adults and $15 for children 12 and under to ride and eat. The ride is to benefit the club.
• Betty Ann discussed the motion made at the last meeting for the club to pay $20 per member. Barbara said that she didn't believe that it was not fair to the rest of members. She suggested that the club buy the tickets and sell them to the members. Robert stated that he did not believe that the club should pay towards any members ride. Barbara motioned and Robert seconded that the club not pay any entry fees to trail rides. Motion passes unanimously.
• Lani updated that Victoria put in Rails to Trails with a horse camping area. There will be 6 hookups for trailers. She suggested that the club try to support the trails. The initial trail is only about 7 miles. Greg Patterson has done a good bit of work to get a grant. Victoria got a grant based on the horse campground. She will keep club members updated.
• Angie mentioned that the trailer is leaking and the floor is soaked. Something needs to be done so that the contents are not damaged. Robert will be in charge of fixing the trailer. He will replace the dome.
• Rick stated that June 12 should be a good date. The MCL is very excited and will be able to provide plenty of labor to cook for people and feed attendee's. Robert will be in charge of cooking and MCL will help provide labor to make the ride go smoothly.
• The next meeting will be on March 9, 2010 at Robert's shop. Address is

Robert & Sara Furr 1234 Ridout rd. LaCrosse, Va. 23950

 
• Nominations for offices are as follows:
o President - Betty Ann
o Vice President - Nelson Baird
o Secretary - Beth Quinn
o Treasurer - Kim Perry
• Directors - We will need two new directors to replace Sue Gregory and Donnie Daniel. Nominees are Charles Clay, Christy Lunsford, Melissa Baird, Barbara Callahan, William Lewis, Robert Furr, Rick Gallagher
• Members will vote on nominees at the next meeting.
• Barbara motioned that we adjourn the meeting and Rick seconded.