September 10, 2007 Minutes

A regular meeting of the Columbia Riding Club Board of Directors was called to order by Vice-President Anita Butler at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, September 10, 2007 at the club. Six board members present included Anita Butler, Steve Vrabel, Pat Hill, Diane Reese, Amanda Reed, and Heather Anderson Prior to the call to order, our guest, David Day, discussed trees already planted on the grounds and made suggestions for new ones to plant.

The minutes of the August meeting were read and approved. A treasurer's report was given by Pat Hill who reported a present balance of $11,281.82. She also reported bills paid for fire insurance and the tractor. She sent 65 post cards to SVRA for the upcoming reining clinic and we have food money to deposit of about $75.00. It was motioned to accept the treasurer's report.

Grounds

The tractor is repaired and wet spots in both rings have been filled with stone. Pat reported a notice from West Hempfield Township for key contacts from the club. She will fill it out and return it, with Heather and Mark, herself, Anita and Dick Getz named as keyholders.

Steve reported the tractor quit again and was repaired by Hollinger's for which we will receive a bill.

Membership

Diane reported there are 67 members this year and the membership is closed as of August 31.

Ways and Means

We need help for Sunday's show. There will be prizes for champion and reserve in walk trot and also paybacks.

Horse Show Committee

No report

Old Business

Steve reported the backflow valve is finished and Dick is supposed to make a final report. Heather will have Mark call Dick and check on this.

New Business

Steve offered to get quotes from a few other people for trees. There was a discussion concerning York County 4H possibly holding their roundup on our grounds and also about the regional production 4H being held here in the future.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

Respectfully submitted

Diane L. Reese

Secretary