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Meeting Minutes
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OCOTBER 30th , 2022 11:00 AM CANTERBURY PARK , SHAKOPEE , MN MINUTES
Board Members Present : Lynn-Ellen St . Martin , James Duenow , Steve Tibbetts , Kevin Berger , Julie Gintner , Josey Peterson , Keith Sather , Steve Bobzin , Paul Hansen , Ann Goebel
Members Absent : Amber Duncanson
Other members and visitors : Kalli Koepp ( WSCA Queen / MN Valley Riders ), Sarah Smith ( WSCA Princess / Double Bit Riders ), Jordan Erickson ( Ms . Horsemanship / Waska Riders ), Abby Simon ( Ms . Games / Trail Riders Saddle Club ), Malli Stevens ( Ms . Congeniality / Pony Pals ), Rachel Duenow ( Marketing / Promotions / Jus Kiddin Around SC ), Sandy Strube ( Procedures / Tri-County Riders of Watertown ), Cindy Ladd ( Rulebook / Over Easy Riders ), Tim Wampfler ( Historian / Northwest Saddle Club ), Melissa Williams ( Northwest Saddle Club ), Destiny Fiveland ( Over Easy Riders ), Glenn Strube ( Tri-County Riders of Watertown ), Lori Taylor ( Publicity / MN Valley Riders ), Dani Heitz ( Publicity / MN Valley Riders ), Bridget Behrns ( Royalty / Elk River Riders )
Meeting was called to order by President Lynn-Ellen St . Martin at 11:00 AM Public Open Comment :
Secretary ’ s Report : Leslie Mason Motion made by Julie Gintner , seconded by Josey Peterson to approve the September 7 , 2022 , Board Meeting Minutes . Motion carried unanimously .
Treasurer ’ s Report : Arlene Bayer
As of 10 / 24 / 2022 Checking $ 98,144.06 CD ’ s-Minnco CU $ 81,928.20
$ 180,072.26
Arlene presented the Balance Sheet and Income Statement . YTD Net Income ( Loss ) is $ 24,380.73 and LYTD Net Income ( Loss ) was ($ 40,432.09 ). There are two large bills yet to be paid for approximately $ 50,000 each to MN State Fair and the payment for the stalls . Motion made by James Duenow , seconded by Kevin Berger , to accept the Treasurer ’ s Report subject to audit from October 24 , 2022 . Motion carried unanimously .
Correspondence : Received one club membership renewal for 2023 .
Committee Reports :
Championship Horse Show : Steve Tibbetts Still have the final bill to pay to MN State Fair , for approximately $ 49,683 . There are items yet to review , such as being charged for the jump equipment , 165 supervisor hours , extra days for the screen , and the charges for parking in North Block 40 . The show went well and we had a lot of new volunteers this year . We were billed for speed dash and pennant ribbons . We have enough trophies for next year ’ s show .
Computer : Jake Flodquist Absent . Nothing to report .
Drills and Squares : Marlys Mooney Absent . Both the Wright Saddle Club and Exclusive Equine Cent ( The Flying E ’ s ) had good performances at the MN State Fair . Wright performed both their drill and square dance . The Flying E ’ s were new to the State Fair this year and did a great job . They had such a good time that they are planning to return next year and would like to add a performance on Saturday night if the State Fair office agrees to that . If there are any groups out there that are thinking this is something they would like to learn , Marlys is willing to help them get started .
Futurity : Kathy Murphy Absent . Nothing to report .
Historian : Tim Wampfler Nothing to report .
Judges : Kim Ziegler Absent . Sara Schwartz ( absent ) reported that Jennifer Andrist has a complete application and ready for testing in 2023 . One applicant is missing a letter of recommendation and is aware of this . We are looking into combining the 2023 Judges Clinic with the MN State 4-H Judges Clinic . The tentative dates are March 24-25 . The location is to be determined . The information on the