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RMPGC Meeting Minutes February 2, 2008 Evelyn Fox Business Meeting and Lunch Members Present: Scott & Karen Colwell, Jim & Diane Dowdy, Mark & Tracy Rowley, and Evelyn Fox. Meeting called to order at 2:30 PM. Minutes from December were read and one item was changed; A futurity organizer for 2009 is still needed- then minutes were approved Treasurer's report not given. 2008 Show Schedule: Spring Showers April 19-20, 2008 Boise Jason Overman/TBA Bloomin Goat Show May 10-12, 2008 Twin Falls Donna Elkins/Peggy Madonia Heart of the West June 21-22, 2008 Boise Joyce Hubbard/Matt Burton Backyard Buck Show August Eagle TBA Harvest Happenings September 13-14, 2008 Boise David Wortham/Linda Colville Old Business: None New Business: 2008 Meeting Schedule: Business Meeting April 19, 2008 April Showers Show Business Meeting June 21, 2008 Heart of the West Show Business Meeting/Picnic August Dowdy Business Meeting/Nominations October 4, 2008 Home of Lynn Sullivan Business Meeting/ Christmas December 6, 2008 Dowdy Members that are paid for 2008: Scott & Karen Colwell Jim & Diana Dowdy Ashley Lorentz Jackie Marvich Evelyn Fox Bi-Laws: Tammy Katzer has asked for a copy of RMPGC bi-laws. They will be sent to her. Show Schedule: A motion was made and carried to hire any judge that would commit. Ballot Slip: A motion was made and carried to reword ballot slip for Friday and Saturday shows- for games on Friday and show on Saturday. IRS: A letter was received from Dept of the Treasury International Revenue Services for RMPGC to file an annual Electronic notice filing for tax return. Club members decided to have Evelyn Fox audit the check book with Joyce. Meeting adjourned at 3:05 PM. Evelyn Fox 2008 Secretary RMPGC Meeting Minutes December 1, 2007 Jim & Diana Dowdy Christmas Potluck/Business Meeting Members present: Scott & Karen Colwell, Jim & Diana Dowdy, Ashlee Lorentz, Joyce Malmstrom, Lynn Sullivan, Ashtyn Mull, Tomi Riley, Evelyn Fox, Mark & Tracy Rowley, Jackie Marvich. Meeting called to order at 2:30 p.m. Thank you to Jim & Diana for hosting the meeting and potluck. Minutes from the August meeting were approved. (Tracy) Treasurer's report was given. (Joyce) 2008 Show Shedule : Spring Showers April 19-20, 2008 Boise Jason Overman/ TBA Bloomin Goat Show May 10-12, 2008 Twin Falls Donna Elkins, Peggy Madonia Heart of the West June 21-22, 2008 Boise Joyce Hubbard, Matt Burton Backyard Buck Show August TBA Harvest Happenings September 13-14, 2008 Boise David Wortham, Linda Colville Old Business: Micro Chips: Joyce will purchase both types (regular and bulk) of micro chips which will be available to club members and the customers of club members. Straw: Joyce made a motion to start purchasing straw from the Western Idaho Fairgrounds. Purchasing the straw from the fairgrounds would avoid the time and expense of members to transport the straw, would prevent waste of unused bales and the need to store straw. Lynn 2 nd the motion. Motion passed. New Business: 2008 Meeting Schedule was set: Business Meeting & Lunch February 2, 2008 Home of Evelyn Fox Business Meeting April 19, 2008 April Showers show Business Meeting June 21, 2008 Heart of the West show August Meeting & Picnic August Dowdy Business Meeting & Nominations October 4, 2008 Home of Lynn Sullivan Business Meeting & Christmas December 6 Dowdy Website: A motion to move the club website to Ashlee Lorentz was made. This would allow someone local to keep it current and get members more involved. Motion passed. Evelyn Fox will contact Linda Colville. Thank you to Linda Colville for her time and effort on creating and maintenance of the website. Bulletin Board: Karen made a recommendation to put a suggestion box on the club bulletin board at shows to receive complaints and comments. Complaints and suggestions can be made anonymously. Clinic or Demonstration: The club will encourage and promote more clinics on showmanship, conformation, nutrition, grooming etc. 4-h kids will be given the opportunity to present their demonstrations at shows on Friday evenings. Lynn Sullivan's 4-h club will present their demonstrations at the April 2008 show. Numbering system: Jim Dowdy has made a motion to our Regional Director Joyce Hubbard to recommend a mandatory numbering system for the National Convention. Public Relations: Several ideas were talked about at this meeting to promote the club and pygmy goats. A few items that were discussed were: Ashlee will start an online auction for club members; Diana will be in charge of a bake sale; Advertising will be accepted from businesses or individuals; ads for feed store info boards and in newsletters will be accepted; include emails to 4-h clubs; add shows to the community bulletin boards. More information on these projects will be discussed as they are put into place. Futurity: Will be discussed at a later date. Night light parade: Evelyn Fox will be in charge of possible club involvement in the 2008 Night Light Parade in Caldwell. New member category: There will be a new membership category for 2008. Anyone who would like to receive the newsletter can join at the rate of $5. This membership category will not include a vote in club business. Saturday shows: Having both shows on Saturday was again discussed. This would prevent the extra cost of the Fairgrounds on Sunday since we are usually finished and out by noon on Sundays. The fairgrounds will still allow out of town exhibitors to pick up animals on Sunday morning. This will be discussed again at a later date to involve Twin Falls exhibitors and the club will take a vote at a meeting prior to soliciting judges and booking the fairgrounds for the 2009 year. A vote was taken for 2008 officers. 2008 Officers are as follows: President: Karen Colwell Vice President: Jim Dowdy Treasurer: Joyce Malmstrom Secretary: Evelyn Fox Meeting adjourned: 3:20 p.m. Respectfully Submitted: Tracy Rowley, 2007 Secretary |