SOHACC 2017 OFFICERS PRESIDENT: KELLY BAKER VICE-PRESIDENT: BILL TRENTO SECRETARY: VERALYN SRCH HARELSON TREASURER/MEMBERSHIP: JOYCELYN MICHEL 541-810-1778 klmove@klamathmoving.com 541-591-5771 bill@trentofarm.com 541-883-8023 Sohacc.secretary@gmail.com 541-545-1009 1spunkywoman@gmail.com 2017 BOARD MEMBERS Administrative -------------- Judi Dunn Education-----------Michael Wakefield Events--------------------Lenayah King Media------------------Virginia CurtisThreadgill Outreach-------------------- Debbie Adkins Past President---------------Cornelius Jannsen It is the goal of SOHACC to educate and train both horse and driver to the highest standards of safety possible, in order to ensure a pleasant, happy, and trouble-free experience in driving.
SOUTHERN OREGON HORSE AND CARRIAGE CLUB P.O. Box 7584 Klamath Falls, Or 97602 17October2017 SOHACC October 2017 Meeting Minutes Draft CALL TO ORDER: Kelly Baker called the meeting to order at 6:31 pm at King Wah Banquet room, Klamath Falls, 20 members and four guests present. MISSION STATEMENT: Read by Claire Baker APPROVAL OF Sept MINUTES: Virginia Curtis-Threadgill made a motioned to accept the September minutes, seconded by Bill Trento, motion carried. INTRODUCTION OF NEW MEMBERS AND VISITORS: PRESIDENTS STATEMENT: SAVE THE DAY REMINDERS: Happy Birthday to Oct/Nov Birthdays Bill Morris No Nov birthdays 10/6 Deborah (Shafer) Nelson 10/21 Glenna Van Buskirk 10/29 SECRETARY REPORT: nothing new. TREASURERS REPORT: Provided by Joycelyn Michel Report was Read by President. Report submitted as of 17Sept 2017. Motion was made by Virginia Curtis-Threadgill to accept the Treasurers report as read. Seconded by Michael Wakefield, Motion carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS: ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE: Judi Dunn Nothing new at this time.
EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Michael Wakefield The Program for this evening. Hoof Angles and their effect on gaits. EVENTS COMMITTEE: Lenayah King: There has been no participation on any of the drives at her place. 28th October De-Spooking Clinic : Lown s in Keno No November events at this time. X-mas Party, 10Dec2017, Three Hats Carriage House; 1:00pm Early Childhood Intervention, Christmas Carriage rides; 14Dec2017; 9am Bill Morris and Mike Wakefield will be providing the Rigs,.. We are in need of ground crew. MEMBERSHIP: Joycelyn Michel- reported two new memberships MEDIA COMMITTEE: Virginia Curtis-Threadgill: Our newsletter offers free classifieds to members, Contact Virginia to submit information.. OUTREACH: Debbie Adkins not available Bill Trento ---o Bill Trento brought up for discussion, participating at the 2018 Pack clinic with Hands on driving Education-Introduction Activities. Presenting stations in; Harnessing, hitching, rein board, and driving, with handouts and information at all stations. Driving participation would require a $10.00 fee. ($5.00 covering insurance- our three day membership and $5.00 to and education fund for 4H programs). o Motion was made by Bill Trento to participate at the 2018 Pack Clinic; Seconded by Virginia Curtis-Threadgill; Motion carried. o Drivers: Judi Dunn, Michael Wakefield and Virginia Curtis-Threadgill. HISTORIAN: Larry Baker: Not Available OLD BUSINESS: Jansenn s Play day ten people with two horses attended. Not a very good turnout. Good Food and good fellowship. Request Nominations for Nov Elections. Richard Rose presented the Nominees, opened floor for additional nominations. Please attend and Vote at our November Meeting Dec Drive for the Kids Dec 14th, Fairgrounds, 8am 2 pm; two sessions covered in Events: NEW BUSINESS: Volunteers for De-Spooking Clinic, Oct 28th; 10am 2pm o 2 Safety Officers Michael Wakefield; Cornelius Janssen o 2 Set-Up Aids Virginia Curtis-Threadgill; Erica o Sign-In Registration Lead Dan Dunn o Gate Manager/Steward Bill Trento
RAFFLE WINNER: No Raffle- Raffle Equipment not available. NEXT MEETING: 21November2017, Location King Wah Board mtg: 4:30 pm No Host dinner 5:30 General meeting 6:30 NOTICES: MEETING ADJOURNED: Motion to adjourn made by Virginia Curtis-Threadgill, seconded by Lenayah King. Motion Carried. Meeting Adjourned at 7:20PM. PROGRAM Hoof Angles its effect on gaits. Minutes approved [date] I've actually been able to publish this month's newsletter before the month is over. It takes a team to make this happen so thank you to Veralynn our SOHACC secretary and to William Trento our V.P.for allowing me to get this out on time for a change! We're experiencing the cold nights and sunny afternoons (also a brief snowstorm) that tell us that winter is near. Time to winterize your farms and homes! Those ponies are starting to look fuzzier every day. Hope you're all still taking advantage of some beautiful days to play with your horses! Janssens's Playday was poorly attended but those who did come out on October 10 th had a great time and some yummy food. Reminder: We're hoping for a great turn out at the De-Spooking clinic. This is not restricted to members, so tell your friends that it's all happening at 7th Heaven Shires in Keno, OR Saturday the 28th of OCT. from 10-2. You received a flyer in your last SOHACC email. The CAA October e- Newsletter features an article submitted by Kathy Graves on the educational presentation given at our October meeting on hoof angles by Michael Wakefield. The CAA website is: http://www.carriageassociationofamerica.com Speaking of CAA... SOHACC is happy to announce that all of the applicants who were evaluated on Oct. 23 rd at Three Hats Training Center earned their CAA Level I certifications. More on this in your November news!
November is Election Month for new Board and Committee members. Please attend our November meeting and elect your leadership! Reminder: November Meeting is at King Wah in Klamath Falls Board Meeting 4:30 No Host Dinner 5:30 General Meeting to follow 6:30 ******* Events Events scheduled for November 2017 Please see attached flier for the presentation that will be made at our November Club meeting. ******** Our December events are the club Christmas Party which will be held at Three Hats Carriage House in Worden. December 10th at 1PM. Bring a side dish or dessert. Michael Wakefield and Bill Trento are hosting. Dont' forget your white elephant gift! ****** We will be giving carriage rides on December 14th at the Early Childhood Intervention Christmas Party at the Klamath Event Center (Fairgrounds). Volunteers are asked to arrive at 8AM. The event goes until 2PM. Dress warmly! See the calendar of Events at http://www.sohacc.org/events If you are hosting an event or know of one in your area, contact 2017 SOHACC events coordinator Lenayah King Lenayah@gmail.com Don't forget we have a Facebook for SOHACC! Media Officer (me) Virginia CurtisThreadgill and the other administrators add items of interest to the club and reminders there.
Please send newsletter submissions to Virginia Curtis-Threadgill at: vcurtisjobs@gmail.com SOHACC wishes to send our best wishes, healing thoughts and prayers to our friends Bruce Greenwell,JoAnn Gooch,Virginia Gray and Chuck Michel who are facing health challenges right now. We are all rooting for you! ADVERTISEMENTS and ANNOUNCEMENTS Reminder: Classified Ads are free to SOHACC members. Contact: Virginia Curtis-Threadgill Vcurtisjobs@gmail.com
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