October 8, 2007 Minutes

A regular meeting of the Columbia Riding Club Board of Directors was called to order by Treasurer Pat Hill at 7:13 p.m. on Monday, October 8, 2007 at the club. Five board members present included Steve Vrabel, Pat Hill, Diane Reese, Amanda Reed, and Dick Getz. President Mark Anderson arrived shortly. There were also four guests present.

The minutes of the September meeting were read and approved. A treasurer's report was given by Pat Hill who reported a present balance of $12,017.08. She also reported bills were paid for stone for the rings and Hollinger's for the tractor. Pat reported a net profit of $1359 for the September 16 show, and a net profit of around $300 for the hunter show the same day. A net profit of $933 was recorded for the show yesterday. It was motioned to accept the treasurer's report. Pat also suggested that we look into purchasing a wireless microphone system so the ringmaster can also announce.

Grounds

The trash was picked up today. Christina Frey offered to get new trash drums for next season. Steve reported the tractor is in good shape with the recent repairs. Stone dust was distributed through both rings and in the driveway entering the grounds.

Denny is coming tomorrow to drag the center of the lower ring and put down grass seed. Steve got prices on trees from Root's Nurseries at $235 each, complete. He motioned we pay the total of $2,820 to purchase the trees and Amanda seconded. The motion then passed.

Dick will call the plumber to confirm the check valve certification and to get a price on having the clubhouse system shut down for the winter.

Membership

No report

Ways and Means

The kitchen crew has retired from duty and Pat will look into a new caterer to take over for 2008.

Horse Show Committee

No report

Old Business

A fall cleanup was set for Sunday October 28 at 1p.m.

New Business

Nominations for the board are needed for November. Present members up for re-election include Diane Reese, Pat Hill, and Heather Anderson. We will also need a board member to fill a one year interim term vacated by Mary Frey.

Terri Vrabel is interested in re-starting a Youth Club at CRC. They plan organized meetings and varied activities. She and Christina Frey will look further into a plan and present it at a future meeting.

The November meeting will be held here. The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m.

Respectfully submitted

Diane L. Reese

Secretary