11/13/2017 Minutes
1. Meet, greet and sign in, new attendees adding addresses to roster, at 2 p.m.
A. Sara Seltzer called the meeting to order at 2:01 p.m. Present besides Seltzer: Sheila Torres, Rae Miller, Robbee Royce, Adi and Roberta Adins, Denise Malvini and Sandra Nordgren.
2. October minutes unanimously approved on a motion by Seltzer, seconded by Torres.
3. Treasurer Torres reported a petty cash balance of $49.20 and a bank balance of $163.23. Unanimously approved on a voice vote.
4. Library report: Nordgren suggested movie, book day at her house after holidays; she can accommodate about 15 people.
5. Webmaster report: website has been updated; email book reviews to [email protected] for posting on website.
6. Old business:
A. 2018 meeting schedule: 1 p.m. meeting time available on second Monday monthly; email to seek time preference.
B. Holiday Party: (Note: Jan. 8 noted in press release as party date, but Jan. 15 reserved at Dollar. Those attending approved email for time preference, but secretary will email asking for both time and date preference.) Program suggestions: bring horsey items to decorate tables, wear horse-related hats, $20 gift exchange; Malvini volunteered to augment available supplies, prepare games; prize donations requested.
C. Ways to increase attendance, membership: riding opportunity, activities coordinator suggested.
7. New business:
A. Upcoming Activities: Xenophon Benefit Dinner, Monday, Dec. 4, 5-9 p.m., at Gianni’s Italian Bistro, 2065 San Ramon Blvd., San Ramon. Reservations, 925-820-6969. Those with 5 p.m. reservations, carpool at Gateway Farmers Market area, 4:15 p.m., depart at 4:30 p.m.
8. Sharing:
A. Tenny update: Lew and Royce every Monday. Lew can no longer attend Monday club meetings due to volunteer shift at ARF Shelter.
B. Racing update: Camino to run on Nov. 25; request Turf Club passes from Besenfelder.
C. Other: Torres reported on Besenfelders’ horses, noting that Vertigo has recovered from an injury, Bye Bye Mr. Swiss claimed. She said she enjoys using Virtual Stable website to follow Besenfelder’s horses. Miller to email the link again.
9. The meeting was adjourned at 3:20 p.m. on a motion by Seltzer, seconded by Royce and unanimously approved.
The next meeting will be either Monday, Jan. 8, or Monday, Jan 15, 2017.
Respectfully submitted,
Rae Miller, secretary
The club did not hold a meetings in Dec. and Jan.
In January, instead of a meeting, the club held its annual holiday party.
A. Sara Seltzer called the meeting to order at 2:01 p.m. Present besides Seltzer: Sheila Torres, Rae Miller, Robbee Royce, Adi and Roberta Adins, Denise Malvini and Sandra Nordgren.
2. October minutes unanimously approved on a motion by Seltzer, seconded by Torres.
3. Treasurer Torres reported a petty cash balance of $49.20 and a bank balance of $163.23. Unanimously approved on a voice vote.
4. Library report: Nordgren suggested movie, book day at her house after holidays; she can accommodate about 15 people.
5. Webmaster report: website has been updated; email book reviews to [email protected] for posting on website.
6. Old business:
A. 2018 meeting schedule: 1 p.m. meeting time available on second Monday monthly; email to seek time preference.
B. Holiday Party: (Note: Jan. 8 noted in press release as party date, but Jan. 15 reserved at Dollar. Those attending approved email for time preference, but secretary will email asking for both time and date preference.) Program suggestions: bring horsey items to decorate tables, wear horse-related hats, $20 gift exchange; Malvini volunteered to augment available supplies, prepare games; prize donations requested.
C. Ways to increase attendance, membership: riding opportunity, activities coordinator suggested.
7. New business:
A. Upcoming Activities: Xenophon Benefit Dinner, Monday, Dec. 4, 5-9 p.m., at Gianni’s Italian Bistro, 2065 San Ramon Blvd., San Ramon. Reservations, 925-820-6969. Those with 5 p.m. reservations, carpool at Gateway Farmers Market area, 4:15 p.m., depart at 4:30 p.m.
8. Sharing:
A. Tenny update: Lew and Royce every Monday. Lew can no longer attend Monday club meetings due to volunteer shift at ARF Shelter.
B. Racing update: Camino to run on Nov. 25; request Turf Club passes from Besenfelder.
C. Other: Torres reported on Besenfelders’ horses, noting that Vertigo has recovered from an injury, Bye Bye Mr. Swiss claimed. She said she enjoys using Virtual Stable website to follow Besenfelder’s horses. Miller to email the link again.
9. The meeting was adjourned at 3:20 p.m. on a motion by Seltzer, seconded by Royce and unanimously approved.
The next meeting will be either Monday, Jan. 8, or Monday, Jan 15, 2017.
Respectfully submitted,
Rae Miller, secretary
The club did not hold a meetings in Dec. and Jan.
In January, instead of a meeting, the club held its annual holiday party.