Volunteers Needed for Area Clean-up/Set up this Sunday, April 9th @8:30! *** Saddle Fit Clinic Info: Page 8 The Road Apple Vet Clinic Earns $$$ for Ropers and Riders Members Caroline Kimsey and Sally Kimsey put their feet up after a successful Vet Clinic last month. Sally s donation to the club for the event will be at least $1250. PAGE 1
Calendar of Events for 2017 Club Meetings @ 6:30 p.m. Farm Center April 14th November 10th Christmas Party is Dec. 2nd Arena May 12th June 9th July 14th August 11th September 8th October 13th Board Meetings @7:15p.m. (Tuesdays unless otherwise noted.) May 2nd @ April Hardin s May 30th @ Maldonados' Wed., July 5th @ Cheryl Brown s August 29th @ Sullivans October 3rd @ Bettinellis Mon., October 30th @ Burtons November 28th @ April Hardin s Trail Rides and Parades (usually on the Saturday or Sunday following the monthly meeting) Mother s Day Ride is May 14th Calistoga Parade July 4th Point Reyes Weekend is scheduled for Sept. 23-24. Gymkhanas (Sundays) May 7th June 4th July 9th Clinics Saddle Fit Clinic Presentation @ 5:30 before April Meeting Clinic @10:30 at the Arena (bring horses)s (see flyer on page 5) Roping Clinic @5:30 before May meeting at the Arena PAGE 2
Club News and Announcements 2017 Membership Renewals and Insurance Liability Waivers Some Members have as yet not paid 2017 memberships ($30, individual, $35 family or add $1 if renewed on the web site). If you know that you have not yet paid your dues, please go to www.ropersandriders.org, then click on Payments and follow the prompts to the Pay Pal screen or send a check to Pope Valley Ropers and Riders c/o Sandra Bickford, Treasurer, PO Box 1, Pope Valley, CA 94567. Those of you who have not yet paid will be receiving an email from the club shortly as a reminder. Anyone who plans to participate in any club activities this year must have a signed Insurance Waiver of Liability on file with the club s secretary. If you have not yet completed this form, make sure you download the most recent version of the form from the club web site. (see address above) or from the attachment which is included in this month s newsletter email. This includes all family members in good standing and minor children, whose forms must be signed by their parents or legal guardians.
Club News and Announcements Committee Sign-ups to be held at April Meeting All members are required to sign-up for at least one committee each year to help with the planning and running of club events. A sign-up sheet will be posted at the January meeting. Please look over the list of committees below to help you choose how you d like to help out the club in the coming year. The following committees and positions are available for sign-ups at Friday s meeting. MONTHLY TRAIL RIDES 1 2 NOMINATING COMMITTEE 1 2 3 4 GYMKHANA MARY B, PAM W, SHERRILYN R ARENA SET UP - 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ANNOUNCERS 1 2 FOOD PREP 1 2 3 4 5 6 VOLUNTEERS FOR: SIGN UP ENTRIES 1 2 JUDGE VOUCHERS RIBBONS UP DATE SIGN SCORE KEEPER ADVERTISING CLINICS 1. 2 3 4 MOTHERS DAY RIDE 1 2 3 4 4TH 0F JULY PARADE 1 2 Middletown Parade 1 2 ARENA CREW MAINTENANCE 1 CHAIR 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 CHRISTMAS PARTY 1.CHAIR 2 3 4 5 FOOD PREP 1 2 AUCTION 1 2 GARBAGE REMOVAL 1 GYMKHANA 2 MEETING NEWSLETTER VET CLINIC 1 2 3 4 5 6 NEW MEMBER PACKET 1 2 POINT REYES 1 2
Pope Valley Ropers and Riders General Meeting Minutes March 10, 2017 Call to Order: President Mary Burton, 7pm Pledge of Allegiance Minutes: Approved. Calendar correction. August 1, Bd Mtg at Sandra Bickford s home. Roll: Sign In Sheet was circulated. 14 members were present. Guests: none Officers Report: President: Mary reported another downed tree and blown over portapotty in the last storms. More details throughout the minutes on information from Mary Vice President: Absent Secretary: No report Treasurer: Sandra passed out February Income and Expense Report, which was helpful for members to see as we discuss upcoming expenses. Sandra also presented a projected budget for 2017. Lots of hard work here, thanks Sandra! She reported : Checking Balance $3670.07, Savings Balance $2941.89, Paypal Balance $164.46 Committee Reports: Gymkhana: Mary reported that Sponsor Letters are going out soon. Last year Sponsors donated $3800. Sandra suggested that we might raise food prices for the concession and perhaps for the riders as well. Gymkhana committee will consider these suggestions. Expanding the Sponsor List outreach could be considered. Trail Rides: March 18th, Angwin with Sherrilyn. April ride TBAled by Joe Sullivan, date will have to accommodate the trail condition at Highland Springs. May ride will be at Smeding Ranch on Mothers Day. Arena: Alejandro will see to the weed spraying. We will look to being up and running for meetings and the Gymkhana under Mary s direction. Clinics: Vet Clinic: March 26 at Farm Center. Volunteer are listed as Marsha, April, Nancy, Becky,Cheryl, Lettie. We may need several more volunteers, Marsha will make calls. Saddles that Fit: April 14th at the Arena before the General Mtg. Follow up post clinic at Arena on Saturday, April 15, for the latter, a fee may be involved. Cheryl Brown coordinating. Roping: May 12 before the general meeting at the arena. Alejandro will be teaching and coordinating this clinic. Future Clinics: Ideas include Knots (Paul Kimsey) Trailer Skills (Dale Brown), Caroline Kimsey-Horse rehab, Andrew Lincoln -Trail skills.we need to check with Sally for the date of July 14th in regards to Caroline s availability. Old Business: Timer and Digital Display: Cost $2300. This expense will be considered along with information on tree trimming costs, the general membership will vote on these two issues. Tree Trimming: Betty will get an estimate from Steve. Becky volunteered to get a cost from Pacific Tree Care as well. Tent or Metal Roof for Dining Area in Arena: We will need to replace damages tent roof. The general consensus is to replace the canape top, and not do a hard metal replacement. PAGE 5
Pope Valley Ropers and Riders General Meeting Minutes March 10, 2017 Announcements: An effort will be made to help Thompsons with meals (human) while they are working with their two litters of puppies in the next few weeks. Mary Burton coordinating. Brags: Barry has a new horse of the 2 wheeled variety. He will take this new horse to Wisconsin on a cross country trip to meet his son. Happy Riding, Barry! Meeting Adjourned: Respectfully submitted: Marsha Bettinelli Secretary March Trail Ride Trail Riders Sherrilyn Roth and Elizabeth Denison find a dry day to ride the Las Posadas backcountry. (photo by Mary Burton) PAGE 6
Mark Your Calendars! Don t miss the next Roping Clinic @ 5:30 before the regular May meeting at the Arena. Led by Alejandro Maldonado. PAGE 7
PVRR Saddle Fitting Clinic Fri April 14th - 5:30 Farm Center Presentation about Saddle Fitting Sat April 15th - PVRR Arena 10:30 Let Saddles that Fit help you get a good fit for your saddle and your horse Bring your horse and your saddle to the arena Everyone should contact Saddles that Fit directly to coordinate what each person needs. Cost for fit checks or fitting is $90/hr. Go to their website for more details. Email address is: saddlesthatfit@gmail.com PAGE 8
PVRR ARENA SET UP EVERYONE IS NEEDED THIS SUNDAY APRIL 9TH 8:30.. WEEDS, LEAVES,HARROWS,CLEAN TABLES, BBQ,PUT UP TENT SET UP ANY GYMKHANA EQUIPMENT SEE CHRIS THOMPSON FOR DETAILS 965-1531 truebrit@napanet.net PAGE 9
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SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS FIGURES - DEISGN- MECHANICAL UNITS WINDOW DISPLAYS - RENTAL -SALES Gaffney Display 1610 AETNA SPRINGS LANE - POPE VALLEY, CA 94567 MARK GAFFNEY JANET GAFFNEY BUS. 707-9652457 FAX. 707-965-3997 Email gaffneydisplay@popevalley.net The Menegon Family Owners SPONSORS PVRR encourages members to use the services provided by our sponsors. SPONSORS pay a minimal fee of $12.00 a year to display a business card size advertisement in our newsletter. The funds help keep our printing costs down and the ads provide a handy reference. There is no charge to set up or change the ads, just call or e-mail the editor at rthagar5611@mac.com or 965-0508. PAGE 11
2017 BOARD OF DIRECTORS President Mary Burton 965-2476 Vice President Joe Sullivan 987-0180 Secretary Marsha Bettinelli 965-2141 Treasurer Sandra Bickford 501-8432 Ranger Gary Bevins 481-5983 Board Member Cheryl Brown 965-2604 Board Member Alejandro Maldonado 479-8679 Board Member April Hardin 965-2319 Newsletter Editor Roy Hagar 968-7123 Upcoming Events April Meeting Friday, 14th@ the Farm Center Saddle Fit Presentation @5:30 Fellowship @6:30 Dinner Meeting @ 7 Monthly Trail Ride TBA Saddle Fit Clinic @10:30 Saturday, April 15 (bring horses) Pope Valley Ropers and Riders PO Box 1 Pope Valley, CA 94567