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HORSE PROJECT MEETING MINUTES
Text Box: Minutes Manitowoc 4-H Horse Committee October 14, 2008 Manitowoc County Office Complex Meeting Called to Order—7:02 PM by Chairperson Brenda Weyers. Attendance: Marilyn & Amber Lentz, Brenda, Brittney & Natalie Weyers, Jane Wiesner, Tanya Joas, Barb Pritzl, Darlene, Briana & Heidi Propson, Kim Luedtke, Sheila & Krandin Cron, Shari, Eli & Isaak Riesterer, Lucy & Kelsey Cigler, Terri & Kelly Wilfert. Guest: Gary Barnes Secretary’s report: Passed as read. Treasurer’s report: Passed as read. Old Business: Officers: Thank you to the officers from the past year, and welcome to the new officers. State Horse Expo: Briana Propson, Brittney Weyers & Kelly Wilfert reported on their placings. Congratulations to all who attended! Horse Judging Team: Kelly Wilfert reported that It’s A Cinch has 4 people possibly interested in learning how to judge. This may be a winter project meeting topic. We will keep everyone informed as plans are made. Other Business: Darlene Propson has information on wood stall signs, if anyone is interested. New Business: 2009 July Show: Those in attendance voted in favor of holding an open adult & youth show. Brenda Weyers and Barb Pritzl volunteered to be the show co-chairs. Brenda will begin looking for a judge. The members also voted to have a separate gymkhana show the following day; Lucy Cigler and Sandy Swetlik will co-chair. Fees and show bills for both days will be further discussed in November. Horseless Horse Meetings: The members approved the purchase of gift certificates for those who ‘passed’ the previous year’s horseless horse program. Shann Schwartz will again be the leader for 2009. Gary Barnes attended the meeting; he and his fiancée Amy would like to help in whatever way they can, but they want direction from the Committee. Depending on the new year’s enrollments, we may have them also do horseless horse, &/or possibly 1st year members. Winter Project Meetings: Equine Enterprises has requested some time off from hosting our project meetings, so other possibilities were discussed. Shari Riesterer may offer her barn, and will also ask Joan Waak if we can use their facility. The first project meeting has tentatively been set for January 25th from 12-3 pm. Shari also suggested that project meetings be split into beginner & advanced groups. Sweat Shop: We will hold another “Sweat Shop” during the winter months to complete our Mtw. Co. stall banners, but setting the date was tabled until November. Dates for 2009: Horse-A-Rama April 4-5; Horse Camp June 12-13 (Brenda will contact Kelly Hansen to see if she has talked to Dan Grunewald about rescheduling); Horse Shows: July 18-19. Miscellaneous: According to Paula Curtis, the microphone/speaker system she has retails for about $2000. It’s A Cinch will be holding a model horse show on November 22nd. There will be NO December committee meeting. We WILL have a new member welcome – date to be determined. Adjourned: 8:20 PM Next Meeting: Tuesday, November 11, 2008; 7:00 PM. Respectfully submitted: Marilyn Lentz, Secretary www.4hhorseproject.manty.org