April 9, 2007 Minutes

A regular meeting of the Columbia Riding Club board of directors was called to order by President Mark Anderson at 7:30p.m. on Monday, April 9, 2007 at Hot Z's Pizza. Six board members present included Dick Getz, Amanda Reed, Heather Anderson, Steve Vrabel, Pat Hill, and Diane Reese.

The minutes of the March meeting were read and approved. The treasurer's report was given by Pat Hill. She reported a balance of $7,858 and the ribbons for the upcoming show season were delivered.

Grounds

Steve reported the tractor was serviced and they will send an invoice. We will be spraying for weeds around the lower ring. A spring clean-up is scheduled for Saturday, April 14. Terri Vrabel will have her 4-H group help. Pat will check if the water was turned on as it was scheduled for April 1.

Membership

I reported a total of about 10 renewals for 2007.

Ways and Means

We need to send membership forms along with a newsletter to all 2006 members. Heather reported on footing in the lower ring. We will check on prices for both washed screenings and sand in order to make a decision. We also need to purchase a harrow. Pat reported on a harrow on sale at Tractor Supply.

Horse Shows

Heather reported Montie Eagle will be giving hour private lessons on April 29. She will take six riders at a cost of $40 for members, $45 for non members.

We discussed the ad in the Paper Horse. It was in the April issue and will run through the summer. Judges contracts were mailed, and some have been returned. Bill Reynolds was contacted for all show dates to run the kitchen.

Deb Schuch cannot run the June show due to problems at her farm. She offered building materials to the club for any projects. Pat and Dave Hill and I offered to help at the show.

Steve motioned to adjourn and Amanda seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 8:25.

Respectfully submitted,

Diane L. Reese

Secretary