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WORDS FROM THE PRESIDENT
I
would like to thank all of you for the support that I
have been shown over the last month of being the
president of the RGMDA. I have had several e-mails and
calls from people offering their help. I sure do need
all of the help I can get!
Elizabeth Moore is bringing a new dimension to the
newsletter, by posting the newsletter on a newsletter
website, (www.RGMDAnewsletter.com),
it will make it quicker to down load.
The
weather for the Scott Martin Memorial ride was great, no
wind to speak of and the temperature was perfect. There
were around 16 people that made the ride this year. We
rode all of the way to the end of San Lorenzo Canyon.
Because there were no wagons this year, we came back to
the rigs to eat a fine variety of goodies rather than
have the pot luck at the end of the canyon. Next year,
if it works out, I would like to go a bit further up the
canyon to where the spring is as there are cotton wood
trees there for all to tie to while we eat. (see
page 7 for pictures)
A summary of the member survey that was sent out last
month is inside the newsletter. There were 86 surveys
sent out and 28 have been returned. If you did not
return a survey it is not too late. From the results of
this survey it appears that the majority of you like to
have more fun shows and trail rides. The show committee
is doing a great job in setting up fun show. I would
like to establish a trail ride committee to get more
trail rides on the calendar. If you are interested in
helping out establishing such a committee let me know.
The 2010 calendar is in process, the show committee has
scheduled a driving clinic and a ride / drive this
month, and details are included in this newsletter. If
you would like to schedule an event, check the calendar
and attempt to avoid conflicts. Elizabeth is maintaining
the calendar. If conflicts are avoided and events are
publicized ahead of time I believe that more people will
participate.
As always, keep the mule
between you and the ground.
Steve
2010 Membership renewal is due
Click on "Forms"
and you will find the 2010 Application for
Membership and the 2010 Hold Harmless agreement. In
order to make sure that we have your current
address, telephone numbers (s) and e-mail address,
and, to satisfy the requirements of our insurance
company please complete both sheets and mail them
with your dues to the RGMDA PO box on
the application. You may also bring them to your
chapter meeting and give them to the chapter chair
person.
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Allen Olson
PO Box
1745
Albany GA
Notice 28
surveys were returned and
we would like to hear from our total
membership. These surveys ARE being studied! You can
fill in the form online & send it back, or print the
survey & send it back in the mail. If you would like to
print it & fax it, the number is
888-734-9468.
Thank you for your input.
Click here for survey.
Click here to see the results thus far.
BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
Rio Grande
Mule and Donkey Association Board Meeting
15
January 2010, 6:30 pm
Copper Canyon Restaurant
Albuquerque,
NM
Officers and Chapter Representatives Present
Steve Randall, President
Bob Larrison, Vice president
Connie Rossignol, Secretary
Richard Selby, exiting President
Donna Monsarrat, Central Chapter Representative
Elizabeth Moore, Newsletter editor, East Mountain
Chapter Representative [alternate]
Members Present
Buddy Buzzard
Bill Monsarrat
Mary Randall
Colleen Selby
Steve Randall called the meeting to order. No minutes
from the previous meeting were available. Treasurer's
report was given by Steve Randall. As of January 10,
2010 Bank of the West shows RGMDA account balance
$3099.80
Committee Reports
Newsletter
Liz Moore reported that because of the length of time
required for members with dial up internet service to
download the newsletter, she has established a website:
rgmdanewsletter.com, where members can go to read the
newsletter. The cost of $9.95 per year was approved by
the Board.
Chapters
Donna Monsarrat will serve as Central Chapter
Representative.
Dick Kimberly will serve as Northern Chapter
Representative [this to be confirmed at the up coming
chapter meeting]. Lowell Clark will serve as East
Mountain Chapter Representative with Liz Moore serving
in his stead as necessary.
Show Committee
Colleen Selby reports that a driving clinic is planned
for February 13th at 1:00pm at Dick Hensleigh's place
6655 Coors SW. Dick will be the instructor. Cost:
Members $25, non-members $35, auditors $5. The clinic
will be open to NM Carriage Association members.
Any proceeds will be used to fund show awards for 2010.
A ride/ drive is also planned for February 28 at Kiva RV
Park.
Event Calendar
Steve asked that all chapters/committees be diligent
about getting their planned events onto the calendar as
early as possible to give members a better opportunity
to attend and to avoid conflicting times for events.
Currently planned are:
13 Feb. Driving Clinic at Dick Hensleigh's
28 Feb. Ride/drive at Kiva RV Park
20 or 21 March Bosque Del Apache Ride/Drive with NM
Carriage Association [confirmation pending]
April 30 - May 3 Brad Cameron Clinic, Bernalillo County
Sheriff's Posse Arena [this is not a club sponsored
event but is on the calendar because many members have
participated in the past]
June 3-6 Whittington Center Ride [confirmation pending]
August 21 Valencia Co. Fair Mule and Donkey Show
[confirmation pending but traditionally this weekend]
August 26-29 Whittington Center Ride [confirmation
pending]
Member Surveys
24 completed surveys were returned showing a variety of
interests with no one activity predominating. Of note, a
majority of surveys indicated members liked meetings
with speakers and most approved of raffles or "50/50's"
to increase club funds.
By Laws
Two amendments to the By Laws have been approved by the
Board.
[1] Officers will be limited to no more than 2
consecutive 1 year terms with a 1 year hiatus from the
office required before an individual may run for the
same post again.
[2] Members may vote via e-mail
Liz Moore will complete revisions and after review by
the Board will send an updated
version of the By Laws to the club website.
Horse Council
Horse Council dues in the amount of $30/year were voted
upon and passed by the Board. Richard and Colleen Selby
volunteered to be RGMDA representatives to the Horse
Council.
Club Website
Richard Selby informed us that the fee to "Go Daddy" for
our club website is paid through 2010.
New Business
New Treasurer
Steve pointed out some logistical problems in
transferring the treasurer's office to our new
treasurer, Cindy Larrison, because there is no branch of
Bank of the West in Santa Fe. After discussion among
board members it was determined that the RGMDA account
should be in a bank accessible to any chapter. Bob
Larrison suggested that we move the RGMDA account to
Bank of America. The Treasurer, Cindy Larison; and
President, Steve Randall; will be the only two people
authorized to sign checks The motion was made by Bob,
seconded by Connie and carried unanimously. Steve and
Jody [exiting treasurer] will close the Bank of the West
account and Steve and Cindy will meet to complete
necessary paperwork to move the account to Bank of
America.
Insurance
RGMDA insurance coverage is with Horsemen's United, a
division of Loyd's of London. The premium this year is
$750. Last year's premium was $725 because RGMDA
has less than 200 members. The company no longer offers
that discount. Steve spoke to our company representative
regarding additional coverage and subsequent fees. She
said that if a party asked to be named as co- insured
with RGMDA there would be a $95 fee. If no such request
was made and the part simply asked for proof of
insurance, a copy of our insurance would suffice and
there is no additional fee.
She reiterated that all members must sign a "hold
harmless" waiver when renewing yearly membership and any
non members must sign a waiver prior to participation
in any club sponsored event. Anyone hosting an event is
responsible for getting waivers signed as
appropriate. Individuals who have not or will not sign a
waiver may not participate. Waiver requirements are to
be strictly enforced. Any insurance questions may be
posed to Steve and he will speak with our insurance
representative.
Non Profit Status
Our non profit corporate report along with the fee of
$10 is due in Santa Fe. Steve and Connie will sign the
form and mail it along with a check for $10.
Announcements
Bob Larrison is looking into moving the Whittington
Center Ride to the South side of the Center. He says it
is quieter and may serve us better.
Respectfully submitted,
Connie Rossignol, secretary
RGMDA CENTRAL
CHAPTER MEETING 1-12-10
Meeting called to order by Connie
Rossignol
Minutes of last meeting and Treasurer’s
Report were not available, but were generally approved.
New Officers were announced, then Connie
Rossignol asked for and received volunteers for the
following positions:
Chapter Chair: Connie Rossignol
Board
Representative: Donna M.
Minutes: Kim Fay
Old
Business:
Report on San Lorenzo Canyon Ride, Jan. 9, 2010 – 15 or
so riders, no drivers, so they made it to the end and
back for the first time. They had a potluck lunch and
everyone returned safe and sound and had a lot of fun.
Steve Randall and Connie Rossignol talked
about the member survey, passed around copies and asked
for participation. Steve also thanked everyone for
allowing him to be president of RGMDA.
New
Business:
A Driving Clinic is planned for Feb. 13, 2010 at 1:00
p.m. run by Dick Hensleigh. Cost will be $25/members and
$35/non-members. Details to follow.
Brad Cameron Clinic on April 30–May 3,
2010
The meeting was turned over to the guest
speaker, Shelly Green who spoke at length about the
North American Trail Ride Conference and the sport of
Competitive Trail Riding. She has tremendous experience
in the sport and had lots of tips for any trail rider.
Thank you Shelly.
Note:
A special thanks to Lorre Shemek for helping serve
beverages as our meeting was well attended (over 20
persons) and the staff was not prepared.
There were ballots sent out to 89 households,
(approximately 150 people), 33 ballots were returned.
Respectfully submitted, Kim Fay
RGMDA
EAST MTN CHAPTER MEETING, 1/12/2010.
Meeting
called to order at 7:00 by Lowell Clark.
Members
present:
Gayle and
Lowell Clark, Deb and Alan Platt, Bill and Sanny
Crawford, Liz and Buddy Moore, Linda Threet, Anna
Coffer, and Jerry Badura.
Old Business:
Liz Moore
reported on the Scott Martin Ride held 1/9/2010.
Everyone
thanked Deb and Alan for holding the East Mountain
Christmas Party at their house.
Lowell
announced the new officers.
Deb handed
out copies of the survey. Deb will print out the
membership for the next meeting.
Dues are
due.
New Business:
There is a driving clinic coming up on Feb.13 at Dick
Hensleigh's, details will be in the next newsletter.
There is a
ride at the Kiva R.V. Park on Feb. 28th.
Karie Suave
of Hoofprints mentioned the club directory listing is
due - $20/year.
Deb nominated
Lowell Clark as the coordinator East Mountain, Jerry 2nd
the nomination.
Meeting was
adjourned somewhere around 7:30.
Respectfully
submitted, Jerry Badura
MARCH
MEETING DATES top
East Mountain: 1st Tuesday, Feb 2nd. Shorty's
Barb-B-Q 1202 Main St- Old 66, Moriarty. Lowell
Clark 505-384-1000.
Central Chapter: 2nd Tuesday, Feb 9th, El Serape,
325 Main St., Los Lunas, Connie Rossignal
505-866-6504.
Northern Chapter: 3rd Tuesday, Feb 15, Kimberley's
home. Dick or Sue, 505-820-7113.
Board: Friday, Mar 26, Copper Canyon Cafe, 6:30.
5455 Gibson Blvd., SE, Albuquerque
DRIVING CLINIC
February 13th
1:00 -3:00? Dick Hensleigh Clinician
Click here for more info
KIVA RIDE & DRIVE top
RGMDA
Ride Rules & Trail Etiquette apply
click to see rules
at
www.rgmda.com
February 28, Sunday
Ride/drive starts at 11:00
Pot luck at 1:30
Directions are to take exit 175 off I25
south of Belen. You will see it
immediately off I25.
505-250-3276 or
505-401-6228 for info.
Pictures below are from the 2009 ride.
RGMDA 2010 Event Calendar
RGMDA
Ride Rules & Trail Etiquette apply to all RGMDA
rides/drives
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January
9th
Fourth annual Scott Martin Memorial
ride, San Lorenzo Canyon.
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February
13th
Driving Clinic
28th Ride/Drive in Bernardo.
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March
20th
Bosque Del Apache Ride/Drive-Starts at
11:00. Potluck after the ride |
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April
17th
Ride/Drive in Moriarty- Tentative
date
*April
30th – May 5th
Brad Cameron Clinic. Connie Rossignol
*Castle
Rock Mule Days has been Canceled for
2010 |
May
*April
30th – May 5th
Brad Cameron Clinic. Connie Rossignol
22nd
Fun Day in Edgewood, Badura’s
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June
3rd
-6th Whittington Center, Bob
Larison |
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July
Durfee
Canyon Ranch campout. Mike & Donna Lunn
and *Magdalena Old Timers Parade.
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August
*Valencia Cty. Fair Mule & Donkey Show
28th
-29rd Whittington Center, Bob
Larison
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September
* State
Fair, Donkeys
* State
Fair, Mules |
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October |
November |
December |
* Not RGMDA events
revised
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