Ionia Horse Trails Association

Ionia Horse Trails Association Board Meeting Minutes

January 9, 2010

The meeting was called to order by club president Rob Potter at 4:20 at the Potter residence. Present were: Gaye & Marty Platte, Gale & Lori Moore, Sue Manes, Nancy Moody, Nancy Simmonds, Vern & Dot Pifer, Mike Foote, Norma Kilpatrick, Lea Burger, Vicki Potter, Ma Potter, Lori Dean and Wendy Walker.

The Secretary’s Report for December, 2009 was presented. A motion to accept the report as written was made by Lea Burger,

seconded by Wendy Walker. Passed unanimously.

The Treasurer’s Report for December, 2009 was presented. A motion to accept the report as written was made by Mike Foote, seconded by Vicki Potter. Passed unanimously.

Memberships: We have received 53 renewals back from our membership at this time.

Work Bees: There was discussion made that some type of Master List be made with work that needs to be done at the Park. This way a person who wants to do volunteer work, but isn’t available during regular work bees would have something to refer to when they were able to help. It was discussed that trails are constantly in need of clearing and trimming back brush. If we do go out and work separate from a work bee we are asked to get a work sheet from the park so we get credit for the time invested.

Old Business: There was discussion on signage for the Cart Trail. There is confusion regarding whether we can purchase the signs needed, or if the signage has to come from the State Park. Sue will contact Ted Kessler and find out what regulations and/or rules need to be followed.

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There was discussion regarding the Association purchasing an add in the Saddle Up. It is $80.00 per year for a ¼ page ad plus we would also be on their web site. No motions were made.

New Business: The Saranac Tack Sale will be March 20^th. We have rented 2 tables and 2 chairs for a total cost of $50.00. The event will be at the Saranac High School, from 9:00 - 1:00. We will be doing a bake sale at the same time.

-We received paperwork from the Michigan Horse Council to renew our membership. The total for membership is $25.00 and is effective from January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010. The benefits to belonging to this organization are numerous. There are grants and schlarships for Mi. State University available, they are our support on trail and horse issues. They follow issues in the State and let our organization know what is happening. A motion was made by Sue Manes and seconded by Vicki Potter that our membership be renewed.

-St. Jude’s-reservations will be made for the group area for the ride this year. The ride will be the weekend of June 25^th.

-2010 Camping Schedule

April 23-25 Spring Work Bee

May 14-16 Memorial Ride

June 25-27 St. Jude Ride in the Organizational Campground

July 16-18 in the Equestrian Campground

August 20-22 in the Equestrian Campground

September 24-26 Harvest Festival Weekend in the Equestrian

Campground

October 15-17 Chili Cook Off in the Equestrian Campground

Other Information:

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-Surveys are still be received. When they are all back the results will be tallied and shared with the membership.

-MSU Expo will be the 2^nd weekend in March.

-Tara will obtain information about the possibility of ordering hooded sweat shirts with our logo on them.

The next meeting will be on February 6, 1:00 at Germaine’s.

A motion was made by Sue Manes and seconded by Marty to adjourn. Passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 5:26.