Minutes for 2005

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Augusta Township Mounted Patrol
Minutes for January 12, 2005
 
Present for the meeting were Henry Clay, Bill Beach, Lewis & Connie Maynard & Debby Franks.
 
The meeting was called to order at 7:15 by Debby.
 
Henry made a motion to accept Novembers minutes as typed.  Lewis seconded the motion.  The motion passed.
 
There is $291.40 in the treasury.  $140 was spent on the potluck (for ham & chicken, drinks & paper products), $60 to have 4 saddle pads made, $250 donation & $35 for membership fees to the Michigan Horse Council.  Henry made a motion to accept the report and Bill seconded it.  The motion passed.
 
Old Business
 
There was 4 of us in the Milan parade December 4.  Lewis, Shirley, Allyson & Connie.  We had a good time and the horses all did well. It was fun decorating the horses with lights.  It was Dylans first parade and he did pretty good.  When we got into town where there was a large crowd Dylan's eyes almost popped out.  He didn't spook but he was ready to fly if something happened.  It was the first time he'd seen so many people at one time. Members of the Challengers 4-H club followed us and cleaned up our horses poop.  They had a great time also.  Some of them decorated their shovels with strings of lights.
 
New Business
 
I'm waiting to hear back from the Michigan Horse Council to see if we were voted in for membership.  I had to send them a copy of our bylaws.  Their meeting are the first Tuesday each month at the Pavillion in Lansing.  I plan to attend some of the meetings and would like company if anyone else wants to go. 
 
Farm Bureau's Project Red is April 20 at Eastern Farmers market in Detroit.  If interested let me know.
 
We have agreed to do a desensitizing clinic for 4-H this April 23 at the Washtenaw Farm Grounds.  Some of the kids that has gone through our clinics in the past still talk about it.
 
The MHC Stallion Expo in Lansing is March 11 - 13.  We have been invited to participate in the color presentations for March 12 & 13.  If interested please let me know.  Lewis, Shirley & I are planning on doing this.  Henry & Bill usually represent the Monroe Posse.
 
We set May 21 for our spring obstacle training.  As usual it will be at the Maynards.  Guests are welcome to watch or even bring their horses.
 
I don't know how many members realize this but this month our group is 10 years old.  We had our first meeting February 1995 at the fire hall. (Lewis laughed at me for attending a meeting for a mounted neighborhood watch group).
 
Lewis is working on getting an appointment to visit with Sheriff Minzy and hopefully we can get CPR training set up for this year.
 
Henry made a motion to adjourn at 7:50.  Bill seconded the motion.
 
Sorry these minutes are so late.  The cold weather has kept me real busy working outside. 
 
General comment from your secretary.  It sure would be nice to see more members attending the meeting. 
 
Next meeting February 9 at 7:00 at the Maynards.
 




Augusta Township Mounted Patrol
Minutes for February 9, 2005
 
Present for the meeting were Lewis & Connie Maynard, Sally Altenbernt, Debby Franks, Allyson & Lynn Murphy, Alda Cloud, Bill Beach and Henry Clay.
 
The meeting was called to order by Debby at 7:12.
 
Henry made a motion to accept January minutes as typed with Sally seconding the motion.  The motion passed.
 
As there were no transaction there is still $291.74 in the bank.  Henry made a motion to accept the treasury report with Bill seconding it.  The motion passed.
 
Old Business
 
The Michigan Horse Council voted our group in as members.  Their meetings are the first Tuesday at 7:30 in Lansing at the Pavilion.  Henry has said he will go with me to the March meeting.
 
Reminder the Stallion Expo in Lansing is March 11 - 13.  Participating in the presentation of colors are Henry and Bill  representing Monroe Posse and Lewis, Shirley and I will be representing ATMP.
 
Tri-county Project Red is April 20.  It looks like Debby will be allowed to help this year as a Ford motor company community service project.
 
The 4_H clinic is April 23.  Is was suggested we use 3 - 4 calm horses and the rest of the members be on the ground.  Shirley, Sally and Connie have volunteered to use their horses.  Debby will see if she still have the certificates we used before on her computer.  Also we thought it might be good to see if Scott can run his sirens some towards the end of the training session.
 
New Business
 
Lewis & Henry are meeting  Thursday February 17 with Sheriff Minzey at 1:00 to discuss getting a crime summary, CPR,  find out who is the township deputy, status on the Washtenaw posse and general talk.  If there is something else you think should be talked about contact Lewis or Henry before Thursday.
 
Debby informed us there is a neighborhood watch meeting at the Ypsilanti public library on Whittaker Rd February 28 at 7:00 pm.  They have expressed an interest in having some of our member to attend so work along with the group. They are trying to get organized again.
 
Kathy Giszczak has requested another article on the ATMP.  I thought Debby did a good job on the last article.  I e-mail Debby on a topic besides the things we have upcoming and that is the fact our group just had a ten year anniversary.
 
We discussed having a ten year party this summer.  It was mention we try to get as many of the people who were in on the beginning as we can.  Sort of like having a reunion.  We'll discuss this more in the coming months.
The next meeting is March 9 and will be at Debby's house.
 
Henry made a motion to adjourn at 7:42 with Bill seconding the motion.  The motion passed.  Then some members found themselves stuck in our muddy driveway.  Sorry about that.
 
Just a thought.
To make a perfect horseman, three things are requisite.  First, to know when and how to help your horse.  Secondly, how and when to correct him.  And thirdly, how and when to praise him and make much of him.


Augusta Township Mounted Patrol
Minutes for March 9,2005
 
Present for the meeting were: Lewis & Connie Maynard, Henry Clay, Sally Altenbernt, Debby Franks and Bill Beach.
 
The meeting was called to order by Debby at 7:10.
 
Lewis made a motion to accept last months minutes as typed.  Henry seconded the motion.  The motion passed.
 
There were no deposits or withdrawals from the checking account so there still is $291.74.  Henry made a motion to a accept the treasury report.  Sally seconded the motion.  The motion passed.
 
Old Business
 
Henry, Sally & Connie attended the Michigan Horse Council meeting on March 1 in Lansing.  Due to the snow not many people attended.  One of the things discussed was doing a survey & census on the horses in Michigan.  When the minutes are sent to me I will pass it on.  Their next meeting is April 5.
 
Some of the upcoming events we have are Project Red April 20, 4-H clinic on April 23 and on May 21 we have an obstacle training.
 
This past weekend Shirley & I rode with the combined law enforcement mounted division in Lansing. I rode Saturday and Shirley rode on Sunday with me.  Henry &  Bill were there representing Monroe Posse.  Henry said our yellow coats really stood out. 
 
New Business
 
I finally was able to get CD's on Mounted Police Training noises.  It is a two CD set and covers any noise a horse might encounter. I've been trying to get this CD for 5 months.  Its been on back order that long.
 
Debby wrote an article on the ATMP for the township newsletter which is due out soon.  Watch for it.
 
We have been invited to participate in Cantons parade June 18.  It was brought up that most of our members will probably be doing hay at that time.
 
Kathy Giszczak suggested using the dunk tank at Adams Archery as a fundraiser shared by ATMP and the local neighborhood watch.  Debby will work on this with Kathy.
 
Debby attended their meeting at the library.  They are having problems with raising funds. In fact it was wondered if the ATMP would make a donation.
 
Stan Poet from Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds has asked for our help on October 1.  That is the date for Saline fire departments chili cook off.  Stan needs help with parking.
 
We need to search for a new insurance company for the group.  if you have any information please let us know at the next meeting.
 
The next meeting will be at Henry's home.  April 13.
 
At 7:50 Henry made a motion to adjourn.  Sally seconded it.  The motion passed.
 
We then sang happy birthday to Lewis and ate cake.


Augusta Township Mounted Patrol
Minutes for April 13, 2005
 
Present for the meeting were: Connie Maynard, Henry Clay, Bill Beach, Allyson and Lynn Murphy and Sally Altenbernt.
 
The meeting was called to order by Debby at 7:05 at Henry's home.
 
Henry made a motion to accept March's minutes as typed.  Bill seconded the motion.  The motion passed.
 
There is $291.74 in the bank.  Bill made a motion to accept the treasury report.  Lynn seconded the motion.  The motion passed.
 
Old Business
 
Sally and I went to the Michigan Horse Council meeting April 5th in Lansing.  It was their annual election meeting.  They are working on getting funding to do a horse survey in the state.  They want  to get more information than number of horses in the state.  They plan on getting more information on the economic impact horses have in the state.  Next meeting is May 3.
 
Leanne taped the color presentation at the Stallion Expo.  She did a good job.  The members at the meeting watched the tape.
 
Project Red is April 20, 10 - 3 at Eastern Market.  Farm Bureau has said they will pay us $50 per vehicle and will catch up the past year.  Henry, Bill, Lewis & I will be going.
 
April 23 is the 4-H clinic.  We have permission to set up the course Friday night at 6:00.  Most of plan to be there Saturday by 10:00.  The clinic runs
 11 - 3.   There will be a concession booth on the grounds.  Any member that can come to help is needed.  There are 40 riders signed up.  Sally, Shirley and I plan to bring our horses.  The more ground personnel we have the better. 
 
Our obstacle training is May 21.  Monroe Posse may join us.  The more the better.  Deb has said she'll bring a turkey.  Scott is working on having a helicopter.  Don't forget we have a potluck, bonfire and live music after the training.
 
New Business
 
Debby wrote a nice article on our group for the Augusta Township newsletter.  I hope everyone seen it.
 
Bill made a suggestion that we make a brochure describing the ATMP in hopes it'll get us new members.
 
Anyone think of it search for information on equine insurance.  We do need to get covered.
 
A teal escort with yellow graphics followed Allyson and her girl friends home from school the other day.  If you see this car let us know.
 
Next meeting is May 11 at the Murphy's home at 8796 McKean.  Its north of Willis the first house past the train tracks. 
 
 Henry made a motion to adjourn at 7:35.  Bill seconded the motion.  The motion passed.
 


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Augusta Township Mounted Patrol

Minutes for August 10, 2005

 

Present for the meeting were: Lewis & Connie Maynard, Jim & Allyson Murphy, Debby Franks, Sally Altenbernt and Bill Beach.  Marlene Farrow arrived later.  We heard Henry Clay missed the meeting because of a nap.

 

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 by Debby.

 

First we watched the video from May’s obstacle and helicopter training.

 

Bill made a motion to accept July’s minutes as received with Sally seconding it.  The motion passed.

 

There is $581.74 in the bank after paying Henry $40 towards the gift certificates for the helicopter pilot and EMT’s. 

 

Old Business

 

Heritage Festival Parade August 20, starts at 9:45.  We need to be in lineup by 9:15.  Park at West middle school on Mansfield, lineup is on Congress.  The parade goes down Michigan to Huron and disbands at Cross.  Lynn is doing the poop scooping with some help from some of the Challenger 4-H club members.

Riding in the parade are Connie, Lewis, Shirley, Allyson, Henry & Bill.

 

Rodeo starts Friday 26 until Sunday 28.  The animals arrive Wednesday 24th.  We start watching the animals Wednesday night.  Allyson & Shirley will do all 4 nights 11-3,Debby,  Henry & Bill all 4 nights 3-7.  Sally & Marlene 11-3 Friday and Saturday nights.  I will stay up all 4 nights as long as I can until I start falling asleep in the saddle. Lewis will be there weekend nights all or part of the nights.  Anyone not on the list that wants to help contact me.  The more people there the easier it is to stay awake. 

 

St Joseph chicken broil September 11.  Lewis has said he’ll take Country for lead line rides.  I haven’t found out if Shirley will take Apache as usual.  Bill & Henry will patrol parking and Allyson has said she will help.  As I will be gone on the trail ride up north Henry was voted to be in charge of this function.  Any questions ask him.

 


Bill has not received any information on equine insurance for the group.  If you come across any companies please let us know.  We do need to get coverage again.

 

 

New Business

 

October 1 is the parking for the Saline fire departments fund raiser.  I will get more information from Stan during the rodeo and let everyone know. Also that weekend is the Kensington obstacle training. I know Sally and Bill will be attending.

 

Sally made a motion to postpone the September meeting and elections as I will be up north.  Bill seconded the motion.  The motion passed.  A suggestion was made to have the  October meeting at Henry’s house.  See what happens when your napping instead of being at a meeting.

 

We set a tentative date of October 29 for obstacle training.  Lewis later made a suggestion that we should consider having the a training in spring and the other one in fall as most of the members don’t ride much during the winter and their horses forget the obstacle. We can discuss this at the October meeting to see what you think.

 

Bill made a motion to adjourn at 8:47 and Lewis seconded it.  The motion passed.

 

A little late Lewis suggested the patrol buy drinks and snacks for the patrolling members at rodeo.  The other members thought this was a great idea so I was asked to pick up drinks and snacks.  Anyone have any favorite snacks they would like me to get?  There will be a coffee pot on hand also.



Augusta Township Mounted Patrol

Minutes for September 13, 2005

 

Present for the meeting were: Lewis & Connie Maynard,  Debby Franks and Henry Clay . 

 

The meeting was called to order at 7:19 by Debby.

 

Lewis made a motion to accept August’s minutes as received with Henry seconding it.  The motion passed.

 

There is $752.55 in the bank as of September 30.  Henry made a motion to accept the treasury report as given with Lewis seconded it.

 

Old Business

 

My friend Cindy from Las Vegas helped me with the Chili Cookoff parking at the Saline Fairgrounds October 1.  It was an easy job and we had fun doing it.  Lots of Harley’s .

 

St Joseph chicken broil was on September 11.  Lewis took Country for lead line rides and Henry and Bill patrolled the parking lot. A thank you was received from the church.

 

Still looking for insurance for the group. Any information you come across let me know.

 

Instead of obstacle training on October 29 it was decided to have a group ride.  Lewis, Henry, Bill, Jay, Allyson and Connie attended.  We rode for almost 3 hours having a great time.  The weather was perfect for riding.

 

All officers stayed the their same positions.  No regular members attended the election meeting which had already been postponed from September.

 

The first Tuesday of each month is the Michigan Horse Council meeting in Lansing.  Henry and I have been attending these meetings.  Even though we can list only three names as delegates any ATMP member is welcome to attend.  If interested let Henry or Connie know.

 


 

New Business

 

Connie brought up adopting a family for Christmas through the Salvation Army.  Henry made a motion to accept this idea and Connie seconded it.  The motion passed.  Motion passed.  I will pass on the information as soon as I get it.

 

Michigan Horse Council dues are due by December for 2006.

 

Novi Expo is November 11 - 13.  The ATMP wasn’t invited this year to participate in the presentation of colors at the Expo.  I have heard there is less space in the ring at the new site and guess that is why we weren’t invited.

 

Lewis brought up doing a obstacle training at the Saline Fairgrounds next spring and inviting other mounted groups.  We decided to talk to Al about this and will also have to see if we can use the fairgrounds.

 

Christmas dinner is December  9 at 6:30 at the Maynards.  All paper products, variety of drinks and meat (ham & chicken) will be provided by the patrol.  Each member please bring a side dish and a dessert.  Also we will do the gift exchange like last year.  Bring a inexpensive gift (can be a gag gift) wrapped to exchange.  Guests are welcome to bring a gift to exchange also.  Last year it was lots of fun doing this. There is no business conducted in December.

 

Next meeting is November 9.  Anyone want to volunteer to have it at their place?

 

 

Henry made a motion to adjourn at 8:04 and Lewis seconded it.  The motion passed.

 


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Augusta Township Mounted Patrol

Minutes for November  9, 2005

 

Present for the meeting were: Lewis & Connie Maynard,  Henry Clay, Bill Beach, Sally Altenbernt, Jim, Lynn & Allyson Murphy and Debby Franks (who arrived late) . 

 

The meeting was called to order at 7:01 by Lewis.

 

Henry made a motion to accept October’s minutes with one correction since the month was listed wrong as received with Bill seconding it.  The motion passed.

 

There is $752.55 in the bank as of October 31.  Henry made a motion to accept the treasury report as given with Allyson seconded it.  Motion passed.

 

Old Business

 

Still looking for insurance for the group. Any information you come across let me know. I did ask for information from Equine World Insurance but haven’t received any answer back.  Everyone keep looking.

 

 Henry made a motion to pay the 2006 dues to Michigan Horse Council.  Sally seconded the motion.  Henry also made a motion to donate $200 to MHC towards the equine census that is being done by the agriculture center at the request of the MHC.  The MHC is raising the $85,000 by donation and grants.  They have requested we allow the agriculture center to use our mailing list to get information from horse people for the study.  If for some reason you do not want your name  left on our membership list let me know.  We have until December 31 to make the decision. 

 

Reminder the Christmas dinner is December 9 at the Maynards.  As soon as you know what your bringing let me know and I’ll pass the word to the others.  Paper products, drinks, ham and chicken will be supplied by the ATMP.

 


I have received information from the Salvation Army about the family we are adopting.  The family has 1 boy and 2 girls.  Adam is 16, favorite color any shade of brown, XL shirt, 32 X 32 pants, large underclothes, large to x-large coat, needs ankle socks and wants a lions jersey #34.  Kayla is 14, favorite color black, shirt med/large, pants size 5, underclothes small to medium, coat women’s small, needs tennis shoes size 7 1/2and wants a portable CD player.  Kirsten is 11, favorite color pink, shirt size girls 14, pants girls 14, underclothes girls large, coat large, needs hair accessories such as a blow dryer, pony tail set ect, and wants a portable CD player.  All items have to be new.  Get a gift receipt so items can’t be returned for cash.  We also supply Christmas dinner, getting a gift certificate for the turkey.  Extra food may be placed in the boxes.  Shirley and I take everything to the Salvation Army in Plymouth December 15. Let me know what you plan on getting or make a cash donation and Shirley and I will take care of it.  They recommend $100 spent on each child and no more than that.

 

 

New Business

 

Henry has a friend who silkscreens and will contact him for prices and information.  I know of 2 members who want a lined coat.

 

Sally also mentioned looking for a place that makes cling window stickers like the ones we use to have.

 

 I haven’t heard on the Milan parade as of yet.  When I do I will let everyone know.

 

Next meeting is January 11 .  Anyone want to volunteer to have it at their place?

 

 

Henry made a motion to adjourn at 7:30 and Lewis seconded it.  The motion passed.