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DRM ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING MINUTES

NOVEMBER 22, 2008

COOK’S CREEK COMMUNITY CLUB

Present: Kristi Erb, Linda Lawson, Linda Cruden, Iris Oleksik, Kelli Hayhurst, Emil Kucera , Prue Critchley, Aime & Yvonne St. Vincent , Jen Simons, Maura Leahy, Trish Morino,  Chelsea Hildebrand & Carl, Tanya Tabin, Myna Cryderman, Larry & Evelyn Allen

Called to order at 2:10 pm

Motion to approve agenda       Larry/Tanya                                         - Carried

Motion to accept minutes        Evelyn/Iris                                          - Carried

Business arising from minutes:

  1. Website revisions – per Emil, there are three different options related to making changes. Two involve costs as they would involve hiring other companies. Emil happy to make changes if he gets direction on links.  Tanya handed out suggested idea on how to set up main page.  Emil will work with Tanya to implement changes.  Unable to set up one link to send email to all board members due to system limitations.

New Business:

President’s report was read by Myna

Treasurer’s report was provided by Maura – Net Loss in 2008 of $162.40

            Maura moved approval of statements, Evelyn seconded                     - Carried

1. 2009 Ride Fees - no change from 2008

2. Endurance Canada report – provided by Myna.  Myna has copy of rules if anyone interested.   Reciprocity with AERC has still not happened.  Possibility that riders will need Bronze license with Equine Canada in order to complete at 25/50/100 level.

3. MHC report – read by Maura.  New Executive Director and Administrator.  Facilities Committee meeting on Monday Nov.24 that Linda Lawson, Maura Leahy & Linda Cruden plan to attend.

4. Newsletter report – Rachel Hill willing to do again but needs submissions. Will be done in PDF format to save printing costs.  Send any articles on to Rachel.

5. National Committee – Tanya presented ideas on formation of Nationals Committee.   Tanya, Evelyn, Maura, Prue, Yvonne St. Vincent, Linda Lawson have all agreed to sit on this committee.

6. Newbie Mentoring Program – suggested having list of members willing to mentor and provide a link for info on website.

7. Appeal Process and Conflict Resolution Process – tabled as Maura will send out via email.

8. Trail Etiquette document – Myna has a few documents and will ensure will go onto website.

9. Job Descriptions – Myna has done up volunteer descriptions electronically and they can be sent to all ride managers for distribution at rides.

10. Canadian Championships in 2012 – Myna and Maura wondered if Manitoba would be interested in hosting in 2012.  Interest shown from club members in hosting ride (possibly 2010) in future and will be discussed further during future meetings.

11. AERC 25 mile – Prue suggested that AERC riders be identified during ride and that results for both DRM and AERC ride are given at end of rides.   

Motion: to indicate at the rides who is entering as an AERC rider (ie. by ribbon in the tail, mark on the rump) and to ensure both DRM and AERC results are presented at the end of the ride.                 Evelyn/Prue                             - carried

12. Endurance Canada rules – Myna has copy and rules are also on Endurance Canada website.

13. Prue made suggestion that we have high point breed awards and she is willing to look for sponsors.

Motion: to have high point breed awards and horse would need to participate in a minimum of 4 rides in a year to qualify.     Prue/Tanya                              - carried

Elections for 4 positions:

Myna               nominated by Maura, Tanya second

Larry               nominated by Kristi, Evelyn second

Tanya              nominated by Linda C., Evelyn second

Prue                 nominated by Linda L., Kristi second

Linda C.          nominated by Evelyn, Kristi second

Maura              nominated by Myna, Tanya second

Jen                   nominated by Aime, Evelyn second

Chelsea            nominated by Evelyn, Maura second

-        all agreed to let names stand so election ensued

Myna, Tanya, Prue, Linda Cruden were elected to new board

Motion to destroy ballots        - Kelli/Prue                                                     - carried

Nominations for President:

Myna               nominated by Tanya, second Evelyn

Prue                 nominated by Kristi, second Linda L.

Tanya              nominated by Kelli, second Kristi

Motion that nominations cease, Tanya declined

 

Myna elected President

Nominations for Vice President:

Prue                 nominated by Linda C., Aime

Evelyn             nominated by Tanya, Myna

Tanya              nominated by Kelli, Linda C.,

Motion that nominations cease, Iris/Evelyn

Tanya declined

Prue elected Vice President

Motion to destroy all ballots               Prue/Iris                                              - carried

2009 Board:

President                                             Myna Cryderman

Vice-President                                    Prue Critchley

Treasurer                                             Linda Cruden

Secretary                                             Tanya Tabin

Board Member/Memberships             Evelyn Allen

The Secretary position will be a one year position this year

Volunteer Positions

Awards Coordinator   Yvonne

Mileage Record Keeper          Maura

Points Tabulator                      Myna

Promo Person              Jen Simons

Newsletter Editor                    Rachel Hill

MHC Rep                                Maura

Endurance Canada                    Myna

MHC Bingo Rep                     Maura

Awards were handed out.

Next meeting in April and date will be decided by email

Meeting adjourned at 4:45 pm              Motion: Yvonne/Evelyn