May 1, 2014

Board Meeting Minutes

Attendees: Louise Jordan-Beam, Michelle Thomas, Sandy Foster, Matilda Johansson and Fay Seltzer

April meeting minutes were approved.

Membership Report – 2 new members for a total of 23??? Treasurer’s Report – See attached report. April total income is $700, Expenses is $487.97 with net income of 212.03. Education Committee –?? grants used YTD.  Sandy requested used grants be forwarded to her on a monthly basis either at meeting or by mail. BOD voted and unanimously approved this as part of the grant process. o Organizer turns them into treasurer with deposit monies o Treasurer turns them into education chair for record keeping. Sandy will review all grants still available for use by members to determine dollar amount needed if all have to be funded in 2014. This information will prompt further discussion on the need to limit/broaden guidelines on how they are accepted. Activities/Seminars  Equine Dental Seminar scheduled with Mark Powell for May 10th at 6:30 pm  Dale Myler Clinic Looks to be full.  Georges Malleroni was offered as a member opportunity, BOD approved grant usage. Clinic organizer offered members $10 discount and is providing food for participants and auditors.  Still working on a Sprenger Bit Clinic but have not been able to get a commitment.  Also working on the Sports Psychologist for later in the summer.  Louise is still working on getting a saddle education/fitting seminar together with Weatherbeeta.

British Riding Club Activities  We are going to try to field a virtual BRC riding team on the Interdressage.com. Louise will work with groups of riders to start the process and work the video. She will also help members learn how to submit their rides. There are many levels and tests to choose from in both dressage and jumping. More information is in the newsletter to help answer additional questions.  We will conduct a series on “ring craft”. Helping members to

Old Business

 We need to add BRC page.  We need to add a BOD minutes page.  Links on calendar don’t work like they did on the previous web site. Trying to find a more user friendly way to link entry form, flyers etc. for this type of calendar app.

New Business  Kelly motioned to spend $5 a month to have Constant Contact archive the e-newsletters so members can easily refer back to them. BOD voted unanimously to approve. (via email) Upcoming Events  Myler bitting clinic in Monday May 5th at Whysper Whynd farm. Auditing fee for members is waived.  Equine Dental Seminar Saturday May 10th 6:30 pm Equine Exchange Speaker: Mark Powell  First Ring Craft class and test video May 22nd at Sedgemere Farm, (tentative)

Next Meeting will be June 5, 2014 at 7:15 pm at The Old Philadelphia Public House