Horses Rock February 9th Membership Meeting Minutes

February 9, 2009 Horses Rock Membership Meeting Time: 7:00 to 8:00 Old Schoolhouse   Draft of Minutes   These minutes will be submitted for approval at the next membership meeting on March 9, 2009. As president, Kaitlyn Shaheen called the meeting to order We said the 4-H pledge and the Pledge of Allegiance Our secretary, Helenna Snowden, took roll and when called on members were asked to say a few sentences about the 4-H projects they are involved in. There were 3 elementary members, 2 middle school members, and 4 high school members present, adding to a total of 9 members. Helenna read the minutes and they were approved Hannah introduced our new member, Elise Taute There was no treasury report Committee Reports Community Service Report: Holly and Kaitlyn told us about the trash pick-up at 10:00 am on February 21 Help is also still needed at D-Ranch to put up the poles for the lights and to build a trail-riding course At our March meeting we will have a guest speaker who will tell us about working with disabled children and horses Recreational and Social Committee: The Highland retreat will be held from April 24th to April 26th The retreat costs $26 per night and $6.50 per meal, so we may spend the nights at Holly's house and go to the retreat during the day to save money Hannah called for volunteers to help her plan the retreat in more detail. Volunteers are also needed to help organize the banquet and the Play-Day, which is on April 4th Hannah also told us the names of four new members. They are Jacquelyn Schellenberg, Stevie Skinner, Hannah Shirley, and Wendy Snowden. It is possible that there will be a wild horse clinic at some point. There is also an overnight trail ride at Storm Ranch Membership Committee: We were reminded that everyone needs to register at 4-H connect Drill Team: We still need more people Horse Judging: Kaitlin Petras got 10th place at a judging competition in Johnson City The next competition will be in San Antonio Vet Project:                                                                                                                                                         Kaitlyn Shaheen told us about the vet project orientation that she attended. If anyone else is interested they need to contact Holly as soon as possible.   Signal Hill Report: Shannon will take pictures of our 4-H horses, Max and Reebok, and give them to Holly   New 4-H Horses: There is a curly horse that may be lent to us and would stay at Holly's house Rodeo: Loren Swift is no longer the Drill-Team leader; she is now the Rodeo Horse Show Leader   Fund Raiser: Each 4-H member needs to raise $100 dollars by the next meeting.. This can be in cash, giftcards, or companies can pay for add space on our Play Day fliers or a link on our website.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    & nbsp;                     Program: Mary-Grace gave a presentation on how to politely ask for these donations          We moved and seconded the adjourning of the meeting