MCHC Workbees & Meetings
Thursday, November 30, 2023
6:00 PM Meeting
Place: Big Boy's Restaurant,
1950 US 41, Marquette
6:00 PM Meeting
Place: Big Boy's Restaurant,
1950 US 41, Marquette
Recent Minutes
Marquette County Horse Club Minutes
Thursday, August 31, 2023
Crossroads Restaurant
Meeting Called to Order at 6:40 PM.
Attendance: Sign in sheet passed around. There were 11 people in attendance.
Treasurer’s Report & Minutes: All meeting minutes are posted on-line. The last minutes recorded was in January. Cindy distributed and read Lisa’s financial reports and bank accounts’ summary. Motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report made by Tess, seconded by Nancy. Motion passed.
Other Correspondence? We received thank-you notes from the NMU Vet Club, Forsyth Senior Center, and UPHA.
Old Business:
MCHC June Open Arena Event Update: It was fun and easy. We could do it again next year.
Sally’s Ride Weekend (September 22-23)—Set-up Friday evening. Gates open at 10AM on Saturday. Ride goes from 1-4 PM. Cheri will complete flyer.
•On-line Registration Form Again This Year: Juliette is handling again. Liability Waiver Form will be included with stall, camping, and Coggins. Coggin’s will also be collected at the gate. Steve Waller will be the photographer to do a free portrait of the raffle winner taken with their horse.
•Trail Ride Details & Marking the Trail: Cheri and Karen will be marking the trails again this year using last year’s route with possible modifications around private property.
•Smokd Food Truck: will be there. Cheri will confirm time with them.
•Online Silent Auction Update: Will open on Sunday, 9/17 at 5PM and close on Friday, 9/22 at 9PM. Nancy Zimmerman donated pictures for the auction.
•Basket Raffle Update: The raffle license has been procured. Winners will be announced at 5PM. Cheri made a motion for MCHC to donate $250 towards the gift baskets with 2 adult baskets valued at $100 each and one kid’s basket valued at $50. Dale seconded. Motion Passed.
•Stalls & Camping Reservations: Cost $10 per stall, limited free bedding available and clean after. Cindy Johnson will be taking reservations. Camping is $25 for one night, $40 for 2 nights.
•Porta-potty & hand-washing station order: Andi will contact the vendor.
•Volunteer Needs: Pre-Vet Club will be asked if they can help—especially with Coggins check.
New Business:
Nancy made a motion to adjourn, Cherie seconded. Meeting adjourned at 7:43 PM
Next work bee— Sept. 22 at 6PM; next meeting on Tuesday, November 28, 6PM at Big Boy’s
---Submitted by Cathy Waller
Thursday, August 31, 2023
Crossroads Restaurant
Meeting Called to Order at 6:40 PM.
Attendance: Sign in sheet passed around. There were 11 people in attendance.
Treasurer’s Report & Minutes: All meeting minutes are posted on-line. The last minutes recorded was in January. Cindy distributed and read Lisa’s financial reports and bank accounts’ summary. Motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report made by Tess, seconded by Nancy. Motion passed.
Other Correspondence? We received thank-you notes from the NMU Vet Club, Forsyth Senior Center, and UPHA.
Old Business:
MCHC June Open Arena Event Update: It was fun and easy. We could do it again next year.
Sally’s Ride Weekend (September 22-23)—Set-up Friday evening. Gates open at 10AM on Saturday. Ride goes from 1-4 PM. Cheri will complete flyer.
•On-line Registration Form Again This Year: Juliette is handling again. Liability Waiver Form will be included with stall, camping, and Coggins. Coggin’s will also be collected at the gate. Steve Waller will be the photographer to do a free portrait of the raffle winner taken with their horse.
•Trail Ride Details & Marking the Trail: Cheri and Karen will be marking the trails again this year using last year’s route with possible modifications around private property.
•Smokd Food Truck: will be there. Cheri will confirm time with them.
•Online Silent Auction Update: Will open on Sunday, 9/17 at 5PM and close on Friday, 9/22 at 9PM. Nancy Zimmerman donated pictures for the auction.
•Basket Raffle Update: The raffle license has been procured. Winners will be announced at 5PM. Cheri made a motion for MCHC to donate $250 towards the gift baskets with 2 adult baskets valued at $100 each and one kid’s basket valued at $50. Dale seconded. Motion Passed.
•Stalls & Camping Reservations: Cost $10 per stall, limited free bedding available and clean after. Cindy Johnson will be taking reservations. Camping is $25 for one night, $40 for 2 nights.
•Porta-potty & hand-washing station order: Andi will contact the vendor.
•Volunteer Needs: Pre-Vet Club will be asked if they can help—especially with Coggins check.
New Business:
- 2024 Events & 2024 meeting schedule: Winter Social (February), Tack Sale (March 23, 2024), June Open Arena & Camping, Sally’s Ride (September 21, 2024)--tabled discussion until next meeting.
- Meeting Location: Tess will secure meeting at Big Boy for November 28.
Nancy made a motion to adjourn, Cherie seconded. Meeting adjourned at 7:43 PM
Next work bee— Sept. 22 at 6PM; next meeting on Tuesday, November 28, 6PM at Big Boy’s
---Submitted by Cathy Waller