December 2018 Newsletter

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1 Mariposa Mountain Riders Newsletter Find your MMR newsletter on the web: Find us on Facebook December 2018 Newsletter Glen R. Power Another member of America s greatest generation has left us. Glen Roger Power, age 93, passed away peacefully at home in Catheys Valley, on Nov. 17, He was a man who lived a life most people dreamed about. He was born Jan. 30, 1925 in Sand Springs, Iowa, to McKinley and Anna (Helmrich) Power. Glen graduated from Manchester High School on May 2, He enlisted in the Army on May 26, 1943 and served for three years, including 15 months in Europe during World War II. After being honorably discharged in 1946, Glen traveled to California where he became employed with Yosemite Park and Curry Company in He started his 28 year career with the company as a busboy at the Ahwahnee Hotel. He worked his way up to become the manager of the Ahwahnee Hotel, Yosemite Lodge, Camp Curry and Wawona Hotel. He retired from the company in 1975 as the director of transportation. After his retirement he and his family moved to Midpines. During his time in Yosemite, Glen met and married Dottie Verhaar in They raised three sons, Mike, Greg and Jeff. In 1975, Glen was hired by Mariposa County as the Senior Assistance Director. In 1976 he was hired as the Mariposa County Veterans Service Officer. Glen s first wife, Dottie, passed away in In 1988, he met and married Sharon Maxwell and they settled in Catheys Valley. After working for Mariposa County for 12 years, Glen retired and enjoyed his retirement to the fullest with his wife Sharon. This included hunting, fishing, swimming and horseback riding. He also enjoyed packing horses and mules into the Yosemite back county and taking road trips to Baja in the winter. He also loved gardening and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. He also enjoyed following the San Francisco Giants and 49ers. Glen was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Mariposa Mountain Riders, Back Country Horseman s Association and Mariposa Fish and Game Protective Association. Billie Jan Dayton, Sharon & Glen Power Glen was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, first wife, Dottie, and granddaughter, Christy Power. Glen is survived by his wife Sharon; sons, Mike, (Cathy Negrette), Greg (Peggy Hernandez) and Jeff (Karen Kufta); grandchildren, Kimberly (Chater), Michael, Joshua and Jason; great-grandchildren, Tenaya Chater, Ani Chater, Jaylee Power and Jema Power; and Sharon s daughters, Sharol Stang (Slim) and Billie Jan Gunderson (Cody). A celebration of life is being planned for this spring.

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3 Membership Renewal and Enrollment Individual : Family : $30.00 Per year $40.00 Per year Membership is good from the time you pay through the end of that calendar year with the following exceptions for NEW MEMBERSHIPS: New members joining after July 1st: dues are reduced by $5.00. New Members joining after October 1 st paying full dues (without discount) will have membership rolled to following year. Renewing and New Members: Date of Birth is for the newsletter only, the year is not mandatory! Please read the trail ride rules and sign and complete the reverse of this form, making sure to include adult member s signatures and complete the appropriate section for any minors. Please Check one: 2019 New Enrollment Renewal Name DOB Address City/Zip Phone A Family membership consists of 2 adults and children under the age of 18, residing at the same address. Circle ONE: Individual: $30 ~ Family: $40 Amt. Paid $ Signature DATE Please sign Trail Ride Liability on back of this form. Each Adult MUST Sign & Print names of children. Circle Interests: Trail Rides ~ Horse Shows ~ Gymkhanas ~ Horse Camping ~ Drill/Parade Team Comments/Questions If New Member, how did you hear about our group? Mail to: Mariposa Mountain Riders ~ P.O. Box 1329 ~ Mariposa, CA 95338

4 MARIPOSA MOUNTAIN RIDER S RELEASE OF LIABILITY 2019 TRAIL RIDES 1. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RISK: It is understood and agreed that the events mentioned above are nonprofessional, amateur sporting events. Conducted by an all volunteer board solely for the enjoyment of the participants, their friends, their families, and spectators. I RECOGNIZE THAT THIS IS A RISKY SPORT AND I AM FULLY AWARE AND ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR ALL THE RISKS AND DANGERS INHERENT IN THIS ACTIVITY IN A RIDE SITUATION including, but not limited to risks from natural conditions, including wildlife such as rattlesnakes, bears and mountain lions, hazards caused by the negligence or incompetence of other volunteers and of riders or their failure to control their mounts, hazards of vehicular traffic, narrow precipitous trails in remote wilderness areas, risks of injury from falling, altitude sickness, overuse, fatigue, dehydration, getting lost, exposure to elements and falling rocks and trees. These are only some of the risks. I understand that there is no way for Ride Management to anticipate, identify, modify or eliminate all risks nor has Ride Management undertaken to do so. I further understand that if in fact I or my horse or members of my family become injured or incapacitated, it may be difficult or impossible to get required medical or veterinary aid to me or my horse in time to avoid additional physical injury or even death. 2. ASSUMPTION OF RISK: With full awareness of the above stated risks and all risks not stated, I EXPRESSLY AND VOLUNTARILY ASSUME ALL RISK of personal injury including permanent disability and death to myself and all risk of injury or loss to my horse sustained while participating as a volunteer in the above mentioned events including the risk of passive or active negligence on the part of the released parties. 3. RELEASE OF LIABILITY: With full awareness of the above stated risks and all risks not stated inherent in my participation as a volunteer in the above stated events, I, on behalf of myself, my heirs, executors and administrators, and anyone claiming through me hereby FOREVER RELEASE AND DISCHARGE THE Mariposa Mountain Riders and the Officers, Directors, and/or members, agents, and employees of each, and all medical, veterinarian and other personnel assisting with the above mentioned events or any of them and any other person assisting with these above mentioned riding events including any public or private landowners over whose property the Rides may pass, their representatives, successors and assigns, from ANY AND ALL CLAIMS OF LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE FOR ANY AND ALL INJURIES TO ME, MY HORSE, OR PROPERTY, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH MY PARTICIPATION AS A VOLUNTEER IN THESE BELOW MENTIONED EVENTS. 4. AGREEMENT TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS: In further consideration of being allowed to participate as a volunteer in the above mentioned events, I agree that I WILL DEFEND, INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS, the Mariposa Mountain Riders and the Officers, Directors, Members, Agents of each, against all claims, demands and causes of action, including Court costs and attorney fees, directly or indirectly arising from any action or other proceeding brought by or prosecuted for my benefit contrary to this agreement. 5. WAIVER OF RIGHTS: I expressly surrender my right to seek monetary damages from any group or individual directly or indirectly involved with the conduct of these Rides and further agree that any damages of any sort which otherwise might be alleged shall not exceed the liquidated sum of One Dollar ($1.00). I further waive my rights under California civil Code Section 1542 which state: A general release does not extend to claims which the creditor does not know or suspect to exist in his favor at the time of executing the release, which if known by him must have materially affected his settlement with the debtor. This waiver therefore applies to all potential claims for damage whether known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected. I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND AND I ACCEPT THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS STATED HEREIN AND I UNDERSTAND AND ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE EFFECTIVE AND BINDING UPON ME AND ANYONE CLAIMING THROUGH ME AND EFFECTIVELY BARS MY RIGHT TO CLAIM DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING INJURIES OR EVEN DEATH ARISING FROM MY PARTICIPATION IN TRAIL RIDES FROM DATE SIGNED THROUGH DECEMBER 31, NAME(S): DATE: SIGNATURE(S): NAME OF MINOR S PARENT OR GUARDIAN: SIGNATURE OF MINOR S PARENT OR GUARDIAN: BY SIGNING THIS FORM I ALSO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE READ AND WILL ABIDE BY THE MARIPOSA MOUNTAIN RIDERS TRAIL RIDE RULES AS PUBLISHED FOR 2019 SEASON AND ANY REVISIONS THERE AFTER.

5 MARIPOSA MOUNTAIN RIDERS TRAIL RIDE RULES 1. Riders on any and all rides will be riding with the Trail Boss who is the person in charge of the group. Trail Boss is responsible to the President during the ride. 2. The President, Drag Rider or persons selected by the Trail Boss are the only persons authorized to direct or correct errors or misconduct on any trail ride. 3. Unless permission is granted, no one will ride ahead of the Trail Boss. 4. No rider will leave the ride without first letting the Trail Boss know. 5. All Junior riders (under 18 years of age) must be accompanied by an assigned adult. Said adult must ride in the close vicinity of Junior rider at all times and have an Authorization of Treatment form signed by the parents of the Junior rider. 6. Riders shall, on all trail rides, register with a delegated person at the beginning and the ride. 7. Smoking will be permitted only at designated smoke stops. No lighted cigarettes, cigars, pipes are allowed on the trail while horse is in motion. 8. Any rider who is, or becomes intoxicated, or appears under the influence of drugs, will be excused from the ride. 9. No guest will participate in more than one trail ride. 10. All non-members must sign a waiver of liability prior to start of ride. 11. All riders are responsible for their horses trail ride manners. 12. If a horse is a kicker, its rider will so indicate by tying a ribbon on its tail prior to the start of the ride. 13. If any rider mistreats an animal, or creates an act that could cause bodily harm to others, they will be warned by the Trail Boss, Drag Rider or an appointed Marshall. If the warning is not heeded, the rider will be asked to leave the ride. 14. No rider will gallop a horse past or up behind other riders. 15. NO Stallions will be allowed on any trail ride! 16. All riders will maintain at least one horse length distance from the horse directly in front. 17. Rider will ride in a manner, and have his/her horse in a physical condition that will enable said rider to maintain constant visible contact with the rider preceding them on the trail. 18. Always notify a rider when you are going to pass before proceeding. 19. No rider will stop on either a decline or an incline without first making sure that those behind have ample warning that an emergency exists and a stop is necessary. 20. NO Dogs will be allowed on any trail ride! *Photographs may be taken on any ride and used to promote the MMR Club on Facebook, in the MMR Newsletter and any other form of media.

6 MARIPOSA MOUNTAIN RIDERS 2018 CALENDAR OF EVENTS DECEMBER 8 th Christmas Party Mariposa Senior 5:00PM MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY CHANUCKA JANUARY st HAPPY NEW YEAR 10 th Thursday Board Meeting Mariposa County 6:00PM NEW DATE! Mariposa Mountain Riders Christmas Party & 2019 Elections Make your plans to attend our Christmas Party, December 8 th at the Mariposa Senior Center, 5246 Spriggs Lane. Send in your Registration before November 30 th for a Special Raffle Ticket. Great Raffle Items have been donated! If have any donations for the Christmas Party Raffle Contact Lynn Souza , bjx@sti.net Tickets will also be available and we will be drawing the winning ticket for the Smith & Wesson M&P 9 SHIELD 9MM Pistol. Tickets are $20 each or 6 for $ (See Flyer in this Newsletter for more info) Proceeds from this drawing will support our Schooling Shows/Fun Days beginning in We will be voting in our 2019 Officers/Directors (See Ballot Below). We will take Nominations From The Floor. BALLOT FOR MMR 2019 ELECTIONS OFFICERS: President: Shawna Dahl Vice-President: Linda Scoggins Treasurer: Heidi Estep Secretary: Sabrina Geforos Board Members: Tina Perry-Buirch Gwen Nitta Amelia Maire Mary Darlene Theodore Morgan Tramontin Jodee Wilson Accept as Presented Above WRITE IN: If you are interested in running for office or being a Director on the MMR Board, contact any board member or Mary D. Theodore ( ) wildcat7@sti.net, Nominating Committee Chair to get ON the list of the proposed Slate of Officers/Directors for 2019! The Christmas Party is a lot of fun and a time to get together and enjoy the company of old and new friends alike. This is a very important Fundraiser for our Club needs funds to pay for Insurance for our Events, Postage, Ink and Paper for our Newsletter and donations to support Mariposa County Royalty and Friends of the Mariposa Fairgrounds. There are many non-profit s we also support. Remember, this is YOUR Club. If you enjoy Trail Riding, Trail Trials, Poker Rides, Parades, Horse Shows / Gymkhanas and FUN DAY EVENTS for members and supporting Non-Profits in our Community, We Just Need Chairpersons! If you have a special talent or are willing to learn to help out, The MMR Board Needs You.

7 Mariposa Mountain Riders Presents YEE HAW and HO, HO, HO IT S CHRISTMAS PARTY TIME PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU CAN GO! Tis the season to be jolly, we ve decked the halls with bounds of holly, so join us for some fun and folly this joyous time of year! Location: Mariposa Senior Center 5246 Spriggs Lane, Mariposa, CA December 8, 2018 Doors open at 5:30 pm ~Dinner: 6:00 p.m. Provided by Castillo s Mexican Restaurant Dinner includes: Entrée, Beverages and Dessert Bring 5 or more canned items for Manna House & receive a ticket for a special prize drawing. Please Check can dates to make sure they are not expired. We love to support our community and are grateful for the support they give us. Support our club by purchasing raffle tickets: $1.00 one ticket, 6 tickets for $ tickets for $10.00 or 30 tickets for $ Tickets will be available for our drawing of a Smith & Wesson M&P 9 SHIELD Proceeds will.be supporting our Schooling Shows and Fun Days beginning in Please help us support the youth of Mariposa. Tickets are $20 each or 6 for $100 Gun will be registered and Picked up at Stage Stop Gun Shop in Mariposa Would greatly appreciate your further support of our club by donating raffle items. Please arrive when the doors open or soon thereafter so we can make sure your donated items will be on our raffle t able in a timely manner. PLEASE RSVP for this party so we know how much food to prepare. If you can assist at the party or with pre-party decorations, or Cleanup, please contact: Lynn Souza : bjx@stil.net YES, WE ARE COMING TO THE CHRISTMAS PARTY! Name Number of guests (include yourself) Number of: $ $ RSVP s Received by NOVEMBER 30 th ~ Receive a Special Raffle Ticket Make Checks Payable to: MARIPOSA MOUNTAIN RIDERS P.O. BOX 1329 MARIPOSA, CA 95338

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