Thayer/Mammoth Spring Saddle Club

2006 Newsletters

THAYER MAMMOTH SPRINGS SADDLE CLUB
December 2006 NEWSLETTER

President - Ashley Forester
870-625-0220
Vice President - Dan Huber
417-264-4855
Treasurer - Michelle Simms
417-280-6300
Secretary - Leza Smith
417-264-7455
Fun shows - Ashley Forester
870-625-0220
Playdays - Barb Howell
870-625-3656
Trail Rides - Dean Tabor
417-778-1500

-WEBSITE INFO -
http:// horsesmithsfarm.tripod.com/thayermammothspringsaddleclub

HOPE EVERYONE HAD A WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS AND IS LOOKING FORWARD TO AN EVEN BETTER NEW YEAR.

This newsletter is going to be short this month, I'm way behind because of the holidays and also having another daughter move here to Thayer ;-).
Sorry, I need to get this in the mail to you all, so the minutes will have to be read at the next meeting, or you can see them on the website once I get them transcribed.



NEXT MEETING
The next meeting will be at the Stateline Restaurant at 7 pm on January 4th. The new officers will be installed and start planning events for the 2007 year. Please come and give us your ideas. The club can only be as responsive as all the members make it.



ELECTIONS
After some discussion on just how to hold elections, they were done with a show of hands by members present ( there were quite a few members there, thanks for showing up). The results are;

* Ronnie Simms elected President
* Pete Cooper elected Vice-President
* Leza Smith elected Secretary
* Michelle Simms elected Treasurer

We will need folks willing to serve as chairpersons for Shows, Playdays, Trail Rides, and any other strings of happenings we decide to have next year.


DUES - MEMBERSHIPS
There is a new membership application enclosed. It has a release form and will need to be signed and returned, just a check won't do it this year, sorry, but the insurance companies are getting very picky about everything these days. On a family membership, all adults need to sign.

It was voted to raise the dues to at least cover the cost of producing and mailing out newsletters to members. They are $18.00 family and $12.00 individual.

MINUTES FOR 7 DEC 2006 MEETING

Meeting called to order by president, Ashley Forrester at 7 PM.
The Nov minutes were read.

There was discussion on nominations and ballots vs. show of hands. The by-laws state vote by show of hands. A motion was made by Buzz Martin and 2nd by Barb Howell to vote by show of hands.

Ashley read the nominations;
President - Ronnie Simms and Don Hall
Vice President - Pete Cooper and Dean Tabor
Secretary - Leza Smith
Treasurer - Michelle Simms, Barb Howell and Ashley Forrester

Don Hall spoke and withdrew his nomination. He said a younger man would be better for the job, would have more patience. He talked about the club when he was president many years ago. He said he felt he had been treated poorly as trail boss last spring by the current officers and was pleased that it angered some members enough to get them to come to meetings now.

Voting:
Ronnie Simms was elected President with 19 votes.
Pete Cooper was elected Vice President with 13 votes, Dean Tabor received 5 votes.
Leza Smith was unopposed for Secretary, no vote was taken.

Barb Howell withdrew her nomination for treasures, stating work conflicts.It was discussed and decided that late nominations were not allowed by the current by-laws, so Ashley Forrester also withdrew her nomination for treasurer.
Michelle Simms was unopposed for Treasures, no vote taken.


Ashley read the high point results for the 06 Fun Shows:
Stick Horse Race - Jace Forrester
Open Halter QH - Dean Tabor
Open Halter babies -; Dean Tabor
Open halter Gaited - Jodie Paulson
Lead line - 2 way tie - Jace Forrester & Austin Simms
Jr Horsemanship - Shane Paulson
Open Western Pleasure -; 3 way tie - Amente Garrison, Bailey Cammels and Ronnie Simms
Men's Gaited - T. J.
Ladies Gaited - Jodie Paulson
Egg & Spoon Race - Dean Tabor
Jr Barrels - Jace Forrester
Youth Barrels - Shane Paulson
Open Barrels - Jodie Flood
Jackpot Barrels - Casey Simms
Open Foxtrot - Jodie Paulson
Jr Poles - 2 way tie - Dusty Wells and Jace Forrester
Youth Poles - Shane Paulson
Open Poles - Casey Simms
Barrel Pick-up - Jace and Ashley Forrester
Flag Race - 2 way tie - Dean Tabor and Shane Paulson
Speed Race - 2 way tie - Britney Bettis and Casey Simms
Mystery Event - Andrea Churchill

Ashley reported that Nathan Phoenix would like to put on 2 bull rides at the arena in 07, spring and fall. He wants $1000 added money, he would have a band for after the ride and would agree with us running Jackpot Barrels at the same show if we take care of all the work for it and pay for part of the advertising for posters.

Barb reported that Buster McClaire, a horseman clinician, would be interested in presenting a clinic at the arena in 07. He would work with horse/rider combos. Barb was asked to get more details.

Ashley presented a new membership form for 07. Dues to be raised to $18 family and $12 individual and has a release for each adult member to sign. It was voted on and passed. There were 8 votes for and 3 votes against.

There was discussion of insurance coverage for us and also for outside groups using our arena.

A suggestion was made to upgrade our horseshows and have licensed judges. There was discussion on requirements to have legal, sanctioned shows.

Ashley adjourned the meeting at 7:49 pm, 7 Dec 2006.
Thayer/Mammoth Spring Saddle Club

THAYER MAMMOTH SPRINGS SADDLE CLUB

November 06 NEWSLETTER


President - Ashley Forester
870-625-0220
Vice President - Dan Huber
417-264-4855

Treasurer - Michelle Simms
417-280-6300

Secretary - Leza Smith
417-264-7455

Fun shows - Ashley Forester
870-625-0220

Playdays - Barb Howell
870-625-3656

Trail Rides - Dean Tabor
417-778-1500

-WEBSITE INFO -
http:// horsesmithsfarm.tripod.com/thayermammothspringsaddleclub

or search google for Thayer Mammoth Spring Saddle Club


Nov 06 meeting Minutes
Meeting called to order by Ashley at 7:05

The Oct minutes were read. The treasurer's report was read;

Beginning Balance: $2544.65
Expenses: $1145.51
Deposits: $1116.25
Ending Balance: $2415.39

Year end awards of leadropes for all Horse Show participants was discussed and a Motion was made by Barbara Howell and 2nd by Michelle Sims. Voted and passed.

Megan Rogers presented class ideas for next years Fun Horse Shows. There was discussion on Showmanship, age groups, and 3D type events. Tabled until next year.

Nominations for next years officers were made and accepted.
President: Ronnie Simms and Don Hall
Vice President: Pete Cooper
Secretary: Leza Smith
Treasurer: Michelle Simms and Barbara Howell

The copy machine, PA system and timers need to be moved out of the cookshack for the winter. Copy machine to Leza's home and PA and timer to Barbara's home.

Frank Bernard volunteered to winterize the cookshack. Motion made By David Gains and 2nd by Ashley to purchase antifreeze for toilets. Voted and passed.

Pete Cooper volunteered to head up finishing the welding on the chutes and pens.

Arena rental was discussed. Bylaws state $250 per day or $400 per weekend. Insurance coverage of events was also discussed.

Ronnie Simms talked about the direction for the club next year, wants more members to give input. He says it is important that the members be free to disagree, but not take it personal and all work together. Should put emphasis on the club kids, they are the future of our club. David Gaines added that everyone should just start hooking up their trailers and riding at the arena more again.

There was discussion on how to get the 4H and the FFA kids more involved in using our arena.

Ideas for events for next year were brought up; Horse Shows, 7 event Rodeos, Horse Pulls, and Clinics. The clinics suggested were barrels, roping, horsemanship and colt starting. Barb offered to gather info on horsemanship clinicians. Ronnie offered to do a roping clinic.

Leza brought up raising next years dues to at least cover the costs of printing and mailing out newsletters. Tabled until next meeting. There was discussion on timely newsletters and the new website. The newsletters will be mailed even earlier in the future.

Ronnie issued a personal challenge to everyone in the club to get yourself and as many other people as you can to the next meeting, Make this a member run club.

Ashley adjourned the meeting at 8:10.



Next meeting
December 7th at 7 pm at the Stateline Restaurant.


Nominations for Officers
There have been additional nominations submitted and accepted for vice president and for treasurer. The updated ballot is enclosed. It is all addressed and ready to send in. Every members vote is important.
Please vote and return it in time for the next meeting on December 7th. Or better yet, bring it to the next meeting.



Sage thoughts
At the last meeting Ronnie Simms made a very good speech about the direction of the club. He had many good things to say, but this thought has stayed in my mind.
"We are all busy, slow down long enough to swing a leg over a horse and everything gets ok again".

THAYER MAMMOTH SPRINGS SADDLE CLUB NEWSLETTER
October 2006

President - Ashley Forester
870-625-0220

Vice President - Dan Huber
417-264-485

Treasurer - Michelle Simms
417-280-6300

Secretary - Leza Smith
417-264-7455

Fun shows - Ashley Forester
870-625-0220

Playdays - Barb Howell
870-625-3656

Trail Rides - Dean Tabor
417-778-1500

-WEBSITE INFO -
http:// horsesmithsfarm.tripod.com/thayermammothsaddleclub



MINUTES - Oct 5th meeting
Meeting called to order by Ashley at 7:18.
Attended by Ashley, Leza, Michelle and several loyal members.
September minutes read by Ashley.
Ashley talked with Thayer Feed/Purina and they did donate $500 toward the rodeo buckles. They asked for passes to the rodeo. $200 was also donated by 3M Farm.
Ashley asked about adding money for the rodeo, after discussion it was declined. No motion was made.
Ronnie Simms brought up the idea for another Horse Pull this fall. There was discussion about the arena condition and wear and tear by the horse pull. The fall pull was tabled in favor of a spring pull instead.
Ashley reported that the arena disc had been moved to the other end of the arena per a request from the city. She and Ronnie discussed plans for getting the arena ready for the Rodeo.
Next meeting to be held at the Stateline/26hr café on Nov 2nd at 7 pm.
Ronnie suggested that reminder calls be made and the newsletter gets out in plenty of time. He asked that members come to the meeting and have a list of ideas for events for next year. Motion made, 2nd by Barb, ayes by Michelle, Leza and Ashley.
Officers for next year will be nominated at same meeting.
Ronnie asked again about a club website. Leza to set up,
Ideas for events were brought up; Queen Contest, Little Britches Rodeo, American Family Rodeo. Contracts on events suggested for next year.
Barb brought up the need to properly thank all of our generous sponsors.
Meeting adjourned at 8:03

PLEASE COME TO THE NOV 2 MEETING
Meeting will be at the Stateline Restaurant at 7pm. Please come and bring your ideas about events, trail rides, clinics etc. that you would like to see happen next year.
For this club to be member oriented, it needs to have member attendance.

NEW CLUB WEBSITE
Leza has put together a basic website for the club. My apologies for the very long URL name, but it’s the avenue I had available to get one up and running for free for the club. I've promoted it on the web, so you should be able to do a Google search for Thayer Mammoth Saddle Club and get an answer for a directory listing at Searchlight. If you just click that it will give you a page with the club listing and my farm listing. Click the club and it will take you to the website. Once you get there you can just bookmark it in your favorites for future use.
I need help with the club history and would love to put up some photos, new or old of club events and members.
If you can help out I'd sure appreciate it.
When we have upcoming events, I'll post any cancellations or changes.
There is a calendar of events, as well as past newsletters also available.
There is an interactive box on the home page so you can easily communicate with me. All feedback and ideas are welcomed...

FUTURE GUEST COLUMN
During the winter, when club news is slow, I thought it might be a good idea to have any of you members who have something horse related to share with the club, have a spot here in the newsletter
I'll start out with part of an article sent out by Dr. Shaw that I found interesting.
DID YOU KNOW THAT YOUR HORSE CAN SUFFER FROM GRASS FOUNDER JUST AS EASILY IN THE FALL AS THE SPRING?

LAST FUN SHOW FOR THE SEASON
The last Fun Equine Show will be on Saturday October 28th.
Show up at 5 or 5:30 and sign up at 6. Show is scheduled to start a 7 but it wouldn't hurt to get rolling a little earlier, it's getting chilly.
We have 22 classes and events, plus the mystery event, it's just a guess, but I'm thinking COSTUME CLASS!!
Western wear for the show classes. Bring your coggins papers.