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Next Meeting will be March 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
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Check below for the minutes of the last meeting held
February 18th, 2010 at Elmers
Project ~ Animal Control
Meeting held 2/5/10 ~ Held at Wild River
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Minutes from the February 18, 2010
Location: Elmers
Meeting was called to order at 19:02 by Cindy McLachlan
Roll Call of Officers and Board Members: Cindy McLachlan- Chair, Cris Usher-Secretary, Sue Colisch-Treasurer, Board Members, Activities Coordinator, Janet Combe and Debbi Hermansen.
Absent: Terry Canavello-Vice Chair, Vern Meyer-Activity Coordinator
Members attending meeting: Lilly McLachlan, Jim Williford & Sandi Williford
Minutes of last meeting held January 21st , 2010. Motion accepted as read, 1st Jim W, 2nd Sue C. Passed
Correspondence: None
Treasurer Report: Given by Jim W. Motion to accept. 1st Sandi W, 2nd Debbi H
Old Business:
1. Lake Selmac’s signs, remove from agenda until further notice.
2. Rogue Valley Humane Society and Animal Control Committee
Cris U:The Committee had a meeting with Animal Control on Feb 5, please read attached minutes from the meeting.
3 Fairgrounds, Bricks, remove from agenda until further notice.
Dues for 2010. If you have not renewed membership, please do so.
4 Results for the benefit SOHA Sponsored Gymkhana for the Da Vault family. Jim W: The event had 51 entries, $1,581.59 was deposited on the family account, included on the amount was $394 from the silent auction.
Sheriff Posse had a large number of members volunteering at the event, SOHA donated the ribbons.
New Business:
1 Lake Selma Horse Camp. Jim W will get the materials such stain, rails, nails, etc. and will talk with Terry and Carol to set a date for repairing the corrals
2 Hay Bank. Cris U: We met with representatives from the hay Bank. Please see meeting minutes.
From the floor:
1 Nutrition Clinic scheduled for March 30 at 1900 at the Grange. Debbi H.
Motion to pay the Grange $50 for room rental. 1st Sandi W, 2nd Cindy M. Motion passed.
2 Discussion about having a Poker ride at Lake Selmac to raise funds for the Hay Bank. Jim W will check with Park Service on available dates for May.
4. Elk Lane Trails. Cindy M: There are approximately 700 acres of land in different areas attached to Elk Lane. Possibility of building new trails, grants are available. Cindy will call Carol C to look at possible trails, and will check with Jim Roper regarding the adjacent BLM land.
5 Hay Bank representative asked if we would be interested on hosting one of their meetings. People from all over the State would be attending. Sandi W will investigate
Meeting was adjourned at 2009. Next meeting March 18th , 2010
Minutes submitted by Cris Usher, JCEC 2010 Secretary
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:
- 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.
- 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.
- Fairgrounds~Bricks Terry C. The fairgrounds brick project is still in limbo.
- 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.
- 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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