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Next Meeting will be February 18th, 2010 Thursday!!

At Elmer's Restaurant

              6 PM Dinner 7 PM meeting

Results of the election of officers & board members for 2010 is as follows:

Chair: Cindy McLachlan

Vice-Chair: Terry Canavello

Secretary: Cris Usher

Treasurer: Sue Colish

Activities Chair: Vern Meyer

Board Members: Janet Combe, Debbi Hermansen

Congratulations: Let give them our support!!

 

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Projects: Humane Society Barn Project

  Check below for the minutes of the last meeting held

January 21st, 2010 at Elmers

 

Project ~ Animal Control

Meeting held 2/5/10 ~ Held at Wild River

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 We gave up our PO Box 5616.

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291 Pyle Drive

Grants Pass, OR 97527

                                                                         

                                                                     

                                         Minutes from the January 21st, 2010

                                         General Membership Meeting held at Elmers

 Meeting was called to order at 7:00 by Cindy McLachlan

 Roll Call of Officers & Board Members: Cindy McLachlan~Chair , Terry Canavello~Vice Chair-

Cris Usher~Secretary-Abs, Sue Colisch~Treasurer, Activities Coord~Vern Meyer,  Janet Combe-Abs ~Brd Mem-Debbie Hermansen~Brd Mem. 

Minutes of last meeting held November 19th, 2009 ~  Motion to accept as read, 1st-Sandi W.,2nd by Carol C. Passed.

Members attending meeting: Pat Boyce, Carol Crawford, Lilly McLachlan, Lynn Meyer, Pete Ortiz , Jim & Sandi Williford.

Welcome Visitors:  Hershel & Joanne Nance, Karin Leson, North Valley~Joe Carr, Ken Voss, Da’Naye Zipsk, Halley Rau & Lori Rau.

Correspondence:  None.

Treasurer Report:  Jim W. gave report. Motion to accept ~ 1st Carol C. 2nd Sue C. Passed

Old Business:

1.  Voting results for officers & Board members for year 2010 as follows. Chair: Cindy McLachlan*, Vice Chair: Terry Canavello*, Sec.: Cris Usher*, Treas,: Sue Colisch* Activities: Vern Meyer, Board Members: Janet Combe & Debbi Hermansen.

*Officers of the current term are authorized to access JCEC funds which currently are held at  Evergreen Federal Bank. The Treasurer has the authority to access funds as a single party. All other officers must do so in tandem. James Williford will be removed from accessing account.

2.  Lake Selmac ~ Signage-Carol C.. & Terry C.  Tabled.

3.  Rogue Valley Humane Society & JoCo Animal Control~Cris U. Jim W. meeting is being proposed. 

4.  Fairgrounds~Bricks Terry C. The fairgrounds brick project on hold

New Business:

1.  Lake Selmac~Jim W. Following is needed to repair facility. Need metal corners 14ft – 18pcs, 10ft – 6pcs. 1 14ft 2X8. One set of chains. Stain for 1 ½ corrals. Funds had been approved in Oct ’09. Jim to provide materials to Carol C. & Terry C

2.  Sponsorship for the JCSMP show Gymkhana series. JimW. made motion to sponsor $100.00. 1st Sandi W., 2nd Pat B.  Passed.

3.  Sponsorship for the SOHA Equine Rescue Benefit Gymkhana the family of Brian roger DaVault (age41). He died Dec 12, 2009 on a xmas tree trip. Survived by wife & 5 children. Self employed & uninsured. Jim W. made motion to sponsor $100.00. 1st Sandi W. 2nd Debbi H. Passed.

From the floor:

1.  Reps from North Valley High School Equine Team presented their request for a sponsorship. Jim W. motion a $200.00 amount. 1st Sandi W. 2nd Carol C. Passed.

2.  Clinic end of March week-nite ~ Vern M. Info later.

3.  Lake Selmac ~ Trail around lake. Grant on matching funds. Signs 1X4 post on trail.

4.  BLM land ~ Poker ride Lake Selmac ~ BLM wanted money for use of land – BLM cannot waive fees for trail work.. Discussion to follow.

5.  Club need some events to bring in income. Jim W.  Cindy M. Possible Directory (money maker)

6.  Carol C. ~ In State Park developing trails ~ Sue Williams 541-592-6821 for info.

Meeting was adjourned at 8:03 P.M. The next meeting will be Feb 18, 2010.

Respectfully submitted,

Pat Boyce ~ for Cris Usher~JCEC Secretary 2009

 

 

                                                                  Minutes from the November 19th 2009

                                                            General Membership Meeting held at Elmer’s

 

    Meeting was called to order at 7:02 by Jim Williford~JCEC Treasurer 2009.

 Roll Call of Officers & Board Member: Cindy Wilson~Chair-Abs., Dan Jordan~Vice Chair-Abs.,

Cindy McLachlan~Secretary-Present, Jim Williford~Treasurer-Present,  Activities Coord~Ron Goodpasture-Abs., Sally Hull~Brd Mem-Abs. & Leslie Scheer~Brd Mem-Abs

Minutes of last meeting held October 15th, 2009 ~ Passed out.

Members attending meeting: Sue Colisch, Bud Combe, Janet Combe, Carol Crawford, Jerry Henning, Lilly McLachlan, Lynn Meyer, Sandi Williford.

Welcome Visitors & New Members: Debbi Hermansen~New member.

Jim introduced Vic Harris from the Josephine County Forestry Dept. as our Guest speaker on the subject of Elk Lane Trails.

Since we did NOT have a quorum of either Officers/Board Member or Membership we are unable to vote on any items.

Correspondence:  None.

Treasurer Report: Jim W. gave report but was unable to accept or vote approval on it.

Old Business:

  1. Lake Selmac~Signage-Carol C reported on Lake Selmac and possibly adding a trail to meet the minimum $5000.00 grant.  Simple signs in the interim was suggested.
  2. Rogue Valley Humane Society & JoCo Animal Control~Cris U. reported on the Humane Society/JoCo Animal Control. The next meeting with them will be Dec. 1st.
  3. Fairgrounds~Bricks Terry C. The fairgrounds brick project is still in limbo.
  4. Lake Selmac~Still need to verify on what is need to complete campground. Jim W.  will go to Lake Selmac to see what needs to be done to finish the season.
  5. Voting for Officers & Board members for year 2010:

Chair:               Cindy McLachlan

Vice-Chair:      Terry Canavello

            Secretary:         Cris Usher

Treasurer:         Cindy Wilson

Activities          Vern Meyer

Board:               Janet Combe

Board:               Sally Hull

With NO QUORUM UNABLE TO VOTE.  BALLOTS WILL BE MAILED

New Business:

1.  Chris U. nominated Sue C. for Treasurer. Sally Hull declined being a board member via phone.  Debbi H. consented to being on the ballot as a Board Member. Jim will mail out ballots.

2.  A discussion to donate $200.00 by the Ushers to help with “Fred”, the emaciated horse that was rescued thru the JoCo Animal Control by SOHA   Since a quorum was not present a nodding of heads by members attending the meeting which was unanimous so a e-mail will be sent to the Officers/Board members to say yea or nae approving the donation.

 

Meeting was adjourned at 7:58 P.M. The next meeting will be Jan. 21, 2010.

Respectfully submitted,

Cindy McLachlan~JCEC Secretary 2009

 

 

 General Membership Meeting Held

October 15th, 2009

Meeting was called to order at 7:04 by Cindy Wilson. Sandy made the motion to accept the minutes as written, Terry seconded it, and the motion passed. There was no new correspondence. Jim read the Treasurer’s report. $242.00 went for gravel at the fairgrounds. Ron U. paid for it, and we reimbursed him. Other expenditures were read.

Cindy M. made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s report which is on file. Sandy seconded it and the motion passed.

Signage still needs to be completed at Lake Selmac. The trees at the horse camp were discussed.

Chris reported on the meeting with the Rogue Valley Humane Society, animal control and JCEC. There is no permit for larger animals and it is expensive to obtain a permit. An evacuation plan is in the works. Animal Control officer would like to meet again. Jim made a motion to pay for another lunch meal for the group. It was seconded and the motion passed.

Ron Usher reported on the gravel entrance project. It came out very nice and was a good improvement. Terry reported that there is nothing new on the Fairgrounds brick project.

New Business: Lake Selmac. We need 2x8’s and drywall edge caps and some stain. One chain is missing. Jim made the motion to purchase or procure the items. Chris seconded the motion and it passed.

Nominations for New Officers for the year 2010 which will be voted on at the next meeting November 19th, 2009:

Chair: Cindy McLachlan

Vice Chair: Terry Canavello

Treasurer: Cindy Wilson

Secretary: Chris Usher

Board Members: Janet Combe, Vern Meyer, and Sally Hull

Cindy Wilson suggested we might want to enter the Boatnik Parade as a possible new activity. Bud reported on the Fort Vannoy Farms.

Vern suggested we all try to bring new members. Cindy W. reported that the Fairgrounds are taking out the chutes in the arena. Insurance is $400.00 for the year. Premium is due 11/29/09. Six events would be covered. Chris made a motion to pay for the insurance, Ron U seconded it and the motion passed. Insurance is through American Bankers Insurance of Florida.

Chris reported that Animal Control needs help. Hours have been cut. Chris asked for a donation. Chris made a motion to donate $200.00. Carol C seconded it and the motion passed.

Ron U. said he thought our group needed a cause. Carol brought up the Forks Parks project in Cave Junction. Four hour shifts are being sought. Chris said signage would be very helpful at Lake Selmac for the Posse when they patrol there. Signs were discussed, and putting together a preliminary budget Cindy M. reported that there is money available through; the Oregon Recreation and Trails. Terry will look into the grant. Nov. 2 is the deadline to submit.

Carol C reported Kris McCarrol trail book presentation will be at The Lutheran Church in Cave Junction at 7:00 on October 17th.

Jim passed out membership forms for year 2010. Cindy W. asked everyone to invite someone new to the next meeting. Our next meeting is Nov. 19. Jim made a motion to adjourn at 8:16 the motion was seconded and it passed.

Respectfully submitted,

Cindy McLachlan

JCEC Secretary 2009

 

Minutes from the

General Meeting held at Elmer’s

July 16th, 2009

Meeting was called to order at 7:03 P.M. by Cindy Wilson.

Officers and Board Members present: Cindy Wilson~Chair, Dan Jordan~Vice Chair-  Absent, Cindy McLachlan~Secretary, Jim Williford~Treasurer, Board Members, Activities Coord-Ron Goodpasture-Absent, Sally Hull & Leslie Scheer.

Members attending meeting: Terry Canavello, Lilly McLachlan, Cris Usher & Sandi Williford. 

The agenda was read, and the minutes of the last meeting were accepted. Jim W. made the   motion, Sandi W. seconded it and the motion passed.

Correspondence: None.  

Treasurer’sReport: was read by Jim W. Was accepted. The report is on file.

Old Business:

Trial Trials:  Discussed – the date of August 24th was brought up.Cris U.

Lake Selmac-Trees: Watering of the trees at Lake Selmac was discussed. Chris U. asked about hiring someone local.  Jim W. will have a schedule on the web-site. Anyone interested should call him at 479-5019 or e-mail williford@clearwire.net

Fairgrounds-Brick project: Terry C. will be checking out the cost of brick with

inscriptions and an ADA platform area for the arena..  Will report back.

Lake Selmac-Signage: Cindy W. ~ Tabled.

Fairgrounds In-Gate: Ron U. In gate is in  poor condition. Tabled.

Jackson County~Trails: Liz N.  ~ Tabled.

New Business:

P.O. Box Renewal:  Renewal is due. Do to lack of incoming mail  Jim W. made a motion to give up the box. Leslie 2nd.  Passed.  Address for any correspondence will now be Jim’s home address.    

Lake Selmac Corral’s:  Sites 5 & 6 camp sites still need to be painted. Vern has donated a roof for the JCEC booth at the Fair. Terry C. suggested the booth be near the arena.

Terry C. will look into it.

Year 2010 Officers:  Per our by-laws.the Vice-Chair will submit a slate of new officer’s at the October meeting.  Jim W. stated that he will not be in the running next year for the position of the Treasurer.

 

Our next meeting will be the 13th of August. Jim W. made a motion to adjourn at 7:55 PM. Lilly M 2nd the motion  & it passed.

Meeting was adjourned at 7:55PM

Respectfully submitted,

Cindy Mclachlan ~ JCEC Secretary

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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