Below the minutes is a note about sponsorship of the Bears show, and earning a qualifying score for the ODS League Finals Show.
CMC minutes, 2/10/2016
Bears show
As of 2/10, there were 20 rides for Saturday, and 22 for Sunday.
We will hold the show, regardless of the number of entries. We will continue to accept entries.
[We had a wide-ranging discussion on topics such as the condition of local shows in general; how to advertise the Bears show; and the status of various prizes. No substantial decisions were made, and there were no motions.]
Follow-up to January meeting
In January, we authorized donating money to 4H so that the Yamhill County 4H could have an L-level dressage judge. Good news: the state 4H will have an L-level judge at the State Fair. Hopefully, this decision will continue into future years.
In January, we changed our meeting date from the second Wednesday of the month to the third Wednesday of the month. In the February meeting, we reversed this decision. We will continue to meet on the second Wednesday, at least for the time being.
Future plans (discussion)
We briefly discussed what we might want the chapter to be like.
We did make this decision: if you bring a friend, you get an extra ticket for the year-end drawing.
The following possibilities for the future were raised. No decisions were made at this time. What do we want to be...
Social, including outside activities such as roping?
Educational, centered only/mainly around dressage?
Videos?
Schedule to go to certain events?
Don't call it a meeting; call it a social, or a get-together, or a gathering?
Sharon: maybe a couple of fun things?
Mechanical horse at Devonwood that knows dressage and responds to what the rider is doing?
Dressage equitation?
March meeting (March 9)
We will celebrate post-Bears with a baked potato bar. Potatoes will be provided. Bring you own topping. Members who were present passed a sign-up list indicating what they would bring. We also encourage people to bring a salad or dessert.
Present: Patty Armstrong, Jane Baer, Kate Beevers, JoAnn Cooke, Amanda de la Iglesia (friend of Karina's), Sylvia Kantas, Sharon Knowlton, Cary & Janet Kraft, Michelle McMillen, Karina Molatore, Jorine Rietman, Vickie Smith, Mary Ann Trout, Janis and Will Worrall.
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SPONSORSHIPS
We are still accepting sponsorships for the show. Sponsor levels begin at the bronze level for $25, and can be from individuals as well corporations/small businesses. Why not join with a friend or barn buddy and sponsor a class?
For further details, please contact Jane at englishrose@embarqmail.com or 949-233-2724, or our show manager, Mary Ann, at seemssoeasy@aol.com.
ODS LEAGUE FINALS SHOW & HIGH SCHOOL COMPETITION & BENEFIT SHOW
You can earn a Qualifying Score for the ODS League Finals Show at the Bears Above the Ground Show. Minimum score required is 55%. You must be an ODS member in good standing on the day of the show. Please note that although Bears is a two-day show, it is classified as ONE show, so you can only earn one qualifying score. However, if you get that score you’ll be halfway to qualifying for the Finals Show! Further details are on the ODS website and we’ll have them available at Bears, as well as ODS membership sign-up forms.
Thank you for supporting the Chehalem Mountain Chapter of ODS, and our Bears Above the Ground Show.
