Minutes for 2006

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DECEMBER NO BUSINESS MEETING HELD
 

Augusta Township Mounted Patrol
Minutes for January 11, 2006
 
Present for the meeting was Lewis & Connie Maynard, Henry Clay and Bill Beach.
 
The meeting was called to order at 7:11 by Lewis.
 
Henry made a motion to accept November minutes (no minutes are taken in December) as typed.  Bill seconded the motion.  The motion passed.
 
We have $452.55 in the bank.  In December we had the following expenses: $35 to renew Michigan Horse Council membership, $100 for the Christmas party and $165 for the adopted family for Christmas (the rest of the $400 was donated by Lewis, Connie, Debby, Murphy's and Shirley).  I still haven't sent the $200 donation for the equine survey.  Henry made a motion to accept the treasury report with Bill seconding the motion.  The motion passed.
 
Old Business
 
Deb is checking with different equine insurance companies trying to find us some insurance.  No word yet.
 
Salvation Army sent us a thank you for adopting the family for Christmas.
 
Henry has contacted a friend that is getting into the embroidery business about doing coats and shirts for us. He is getting black coats (heavier than what we have).  Shirley found yellow western shirts at Rod's.  I have ordered three and am going to have our logo sewed on them.  I will bring them to a meeting to show everyone.
 
New Business
 
The Stallion Expo is March 10 - 12 in Lansing.  We are invited to take part in the color presentation on Saturday and Sunday.  Also I am going to be the superintendent  and will need some help for relief times.  If your able to be there and can help please let me know.  I am hauling my horse and trailer there for the weekend.  Henry has said he can help some on Friday.
 
Our spring training will be April 22 at the Maynard's.  We are looking for new ideas so if you have one please let Henry or Bill know.  Training is at 1:00 with set up at noon.  A new bridge will have to be made.  Potluck and bonfire afterwards.
 
The 4-H has asked us again to do the obstacle training for the kids on April 29.  Henry made a motion to do this again with Bill seconding the motion.  The motion passed.   We plan to use both arenas so will need everyone's help.
 
There is no Project Red this year.  The different counties are fighting over who plans this and other issues.
 
Next meeting is February 8 at Bill's house.
 
Henry made a motion to adjourn at 7:35.  Bill seconded the motion.  Motion passed.

 


Augusta Township Mounted Patrol    
Minutes for February 8, 2006
 
Present for the meeting were Lewis & Connie Maynard, Henry Clay, Bill Beach, Sally Altenbernt, Debby Franks, Jim & Allyson Murphy. Claire Gillispie visited.
 
The meeting was called to order at 7:03 by Debby.
 
Bill made a motion at accept January minutes as typed and Henry seconded the motion.  The motion passed.
 
We have $252.55 in the bank.  I finally made the $200 donation for the equine survey.  Henry made a motion to accept the report and Bill seconded it.  Motion passed.
 
Old Business
 
Deb hasn't received much back from the insurance companies she contacted.  Two companies would cover search & rescue only.  Most haven't replied yet. If you find any companies let Deb know.
 
At the MHC meeting Henry and I found the camping fees and parking permits will increase this year, watch the MHC website for information on any equine bills, there are some people wanting horses classified as companion animals.  Equine ID won't be for about another 5 years.
 
Lansing Stallion Expo is March 10 - 12.  I am working the south barn which is the small barn up the hill.  Any member that can help me please let me know.  Also the patrol members are invited to participate in the Combined Mounted  Law enforcement unit color presentation.
 
Henry and I have been out to talk to Carol about doing shirts and jackets.  She has found a yellow shirt like the one Shirley found which is a lot cheaper.  It would cost $40 for the shirt and stitching.  Jackets with a  lining and the stitching are $48.  She has done the shirts some of already bought and did a great job.
 
New Business
 
Claire visited our meeting talk about the neighborhood watch program she is starting.  Meeting will be third Monday at the Willis Baptist church at 7:00.
 
Henry made a motion to adjourn 8:15 which Lewis seconded.  Motion passed.
 
Sir Winston Churchill said "No hour of life is wasted that is spent in the saddle."
 
Reminder obstacle training April 22
        4-H  obstacle clinic April 29
  
Next meeting March 8 at Debby's.  She plans to serve pizza.
 
 


Augusta Township Mounted Patrol

Minutes for March 8, 2006

 

Present for the meeting were Connie, Debby Franks, Henry Clay & Bill Beach.       

The meeting was called to order at 7:08 by Debby.

 

Henry made a motion to accept  February’s minutes as typed.  Bill seconded the motion.  The motion passed.

 

We had $252.55.  The only transaction last month was the $48 for the embroidery pattern for the new shirts and coats.  New balance is $204.55.  Henry made a motion to accept the treasury report with Bill seconding the motion.  The motion passed.

 

Old Business

Carol can get us shirts and do the embroidery for $40.  The shirts are like the ones Shirley found that some of  bought for $40 per shirt. She can also get heavier black coats for us.

 

Everything went well at the Stallion Expo.   We had good weather and fun riding.  Lewis & Connie rode in Saturday’s color presentation.  Shirley, Allyson, Connie & Lewis rode on Sunday.  Thank you Debby for coming out and relieving me so I could ride on Saturday.  I appreciate it.

 

We need to build a new bridge for the obstacle training.  Reminder there is training at the Maynard’s place April 22 and we are doing the obstacle training for the 4-H kids on April 29.  All members help will be needed.  If you can help please do.

 

New Business

New website address is   www.barnboy.com/ATMP

 

The next meeting will be April 12 at Sally’s.  Hope to see everyone there.

 

Deb supplied pizza during the meeting.  Thank you Deb for the pizza.  It was real good.

 

Henry made a motion to adjourn at 7:37 with Bill seconding the motion.  Motion passed.

 



Augusta Township Mounted Patrol

Minutes for April 12, 2006

 

Present for the meeting were: Connie Maynard, Sally Altenbernt ,Allyson and Lynn Murphy,  Debby Franks, Henry Clay, and Bill Beach.  Our visitor was Clair Gillespie.

 

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

 

Henry made a motion at accept March’s minutes as typed with Sally seconding the motion.  The motion passed.

 

There was no expenses the past month so we still have $204.55 in the bank.  Henry made a motion at accept the treasury report with Bill seconding the motion.  The motion passed.

 

Old Business

 

Spring obstacle training is April 22 at the Maynard’s.  Set up time is 12:00 with the training to start at 1:00.  The Monroe posse has been invited again this year.  If its raining the training will be postponed.  There is no rain date set. Shirley and Jeremy Lyson have made us a new bridge.  Its 6 feet long.

 

The 4-H obstacle training is April 29 from 11 to 3.  The last I heard is very few have signed up for it and it might be canceled.  As soon as I hear definite I will let everyone know.  If it isn’t canceled we will set up the arenas on Friday night.  A time wasn’t set. How does 6:30 sound to everyone?

 

New Business

 

May and June’s meeting will be a ride meeting.  Meet at the Maynard’s at 7:00 to go for a ride.  If something comes up we can either discuss it on the ride or call a meeting that day.

 

April 24 is the Neighborhood watch meeting at the Willis church.  They would like one or two of the ATMP members to attend.

 

Debby informed us there has been 3 wild dogs killing animals down by her on Torrey and a little ways up Bunton.  These dogs have killed ducks, turkeys, chickens, goats and rabbits.  One pit bull was killed and I heard recently they got the german shepard so that leaves a brindle pit bull.

 

At the Michigan Horse Council meeting they informed us the federal government is still trying to pass a law that we will have to call in and let them know 48 hours before taking our horses off our property and to let them know 48 hours before returning the horses to our property.  MHC along with the American Horse Council and all other states horse councils are fighting this. Other livestock is being made to report when they are being  moved to control diseases.  Horses have been included in this bill.

 

The deadline to place an article in the next township newsletter is August 15.

 

Lynn made a motion to adjourn at 7:55 with Allyson seconding it.  Sorry Henry someone else beat you too it.  Motion passed.

 

FYI    Do you know your horses favorite flavors?  According to a study published in Applied Animal Behavior Science and the Discovery web-site, when it comes to flavors horses prefer fenugreek(anyone know what this flavor is?), banana and cherry flavored feed.  While most commercial horse feed come in molasses, garlic, and mint flavors, horses in the study turned up their noses at garlic (I don’t blame them) flavored feeds unless there was nothing else available.  Horses in the study ranked their favorite flavors in the following order: fenugreek, banana, cherry, rosemary, cumin, carrot, peppermint and oregano.  And even though horses are often fed apples, in the study horses preferred bananas.  The horses rejected feeds laced with echinacea, coriander and nutmeg.  Previous studies found that horses like to smell coriander but that apparently does not translate into also eating it, the study found.  This is like how some people like the smell of coffee but do not like to drink it.



Augusta Township Mounted Patrol
Minutes for May 11, 2005
 
Present for the meeting were Connie Maynard, Allyson Murphy, Henry Clay, Bill Beach, Debby Franks, Sally Altenbernt and Jim & Lynn Murphy.
 
The meeting was called to order by Debby at 6:59.
 
Henry made a motion to accept April's minutes as typed.  Allyson seconded the motion.  The motion passed.
 
We have $291.74 in the bank.  Henry made a motion to accept the treasury report.  Bill seconded the motion.  The motion passed.
 
Old Business
 
Things went real well at the 4-H clinic we put on April 23.  Even with the bad weather there was 23 horses there and everyone did real well with their horses. 
 
Henry and I attended the MHC meeting May 3.  Dr Steve Halstead talked about EIA, West Nile and upcoming horse ID program.  It was a real interesting talk.  We learned a few new things.  There has been a third positive EIA horse in Michigan.  All three have been put down.  The reason West Nile has slowed down is the birds have become immune to the disease so they haven't been spreading it as before.  He figures most of these birds will be dead by 2007 meaning there could be another epidemic around then.  The birds don't passed their immunity to their young.  It will be a few years before they get around have ID put on all horses.  Some of the ways being discussed is micro chips, freeze or hot iron brands or tattoos.  Micro chip alone may not work as not everyone will be able to afford a scanner.  Next MHC meeting is June 7 and the speaker will be from DNR.
 
Obstacle training is May 21 with set up at 10:00.  Training will start at 1:00.  Potluck and bonfire around 6:00, maybe a little later.  As usual there will be live music.  I haven't heard yet as to whether Scott was able to get a helicopter.
 
Bill is supposed to receive information from another group on an insurance company.  When he does we will discuss it at a meeting.
 
Debby is going to see about making a brochure on the ATMP.
 
New Business
 
We received a donation of $450 from Farm Bureau for the past three years we helped out at Project Red at Eastern Market.  I have sent a thank you.
 
There will not be a meeting in June as we don't have much going on.  The next meeting will be July 13 at Debby's house.
 
As usual we will be staffing the first aid tent at the 4-H Youth Show July 25 - 29.  Mark your calendars and let me know if you can help at any time.  The show runs each day from 8:00 am until after dark.  The more help there means I have more time to keep my club members on task getting their ready for their shows.
 
Henry made a motion to adjourn at 7:33.  Allyson seconded and the motion passed.
 
We have a post script to the meeting.  After it was over we realized we hadn't talked about the meat and paper products for the obstacle training.  Sally made a motion to use patrol funds to buy hamburger and hot dogs for the potluck and to pay for paper products.  Lynn seconded the motion.  Motion passed.
 
 


No business meeting was held.


Augusta Township Mounted Patrol
Minutes for July 12, 2006
 
Present for the meeting at the Maynard's home  were: Lewis & Connie Maynard, Henry Clay, Deb Franks-Sieloff and Bill Beach.
 
The meeting was called to order at 7:06 by Debby.
 
Henry made a motion to accept May's minutes as typed with Bill seconding the motion.  The motion passed.
 
There is $204.55 in the treasury.
 
Old Business
 
4-H fair went real well.  Henry was able to spell me Monday and Wednesday evenings so I could get home early and get some work done.  There was a lot of ice packs used along with a lot of band aids. twice I had to clear dirt out of kids eyes.  First aid supplies, ice, lemonade and a bag of candy ran  us $55.00.
 
J Bar J rodeo is August 25 - 27.  We start patrolling the grounds Wednesday August 23.  Anyone that can help either on horseback or on the ground at night please let me know.  If your horse is going to be there I need to know so I buy enough shavings for the stalls.
 
New Business
 
The St Joseph Catholic Church chicken broil is September 10.  As usual we'll patrol the parking lot and give lead line rides. As usual if you can help let me know.
 
Reminder that elections are in September.
 
I will not be able to attend the August meeting as I will be in Las Vegas from the 8th until the 16th.  The August meeting is scheduled to be at Debby's on the 9th.
 
Henry made a motion to adjourn at 7:25 with Connie seconding it.  Motion carried.


Augusta Township Mounted Patrol
minutes for August 9, 2009

Present for the meeting Henry Clay, Bill Beach & Deb Sieloff

Meeting called to order at 7:20 by Debby.

Henry made the motion to accept July's minutes as typed and Bill seconded the
motion. Motion passed.

Treasury amount not updated.  July's account was $204.55

Old Business

J Bar J rodeo August 25-27 - we start working on the Wednesday the 23rd about
11pm.
Please contact Connie or Deb with the shift you can work. Connie will need to
know about any horses that will be staying at the fair grounds. This is a fun
event and hope you can each try it at least once. I think you will have a lot of
fun.

St. Joseph Catholic Church chicken broil Sunday September 10.
Parking lot patrol and lead line rides.
Please respond if you can help out in any way.

Elections are in September.  Who knows what can happen if you are not there to
say no.

New Business.

Special Neighborhood watch meeting Friday August 11 at 7pm at the township hall.

Wednesday August 16 2006 Citizen Patrol Training Seminar with Washtenaw County
Sheriff Dept.
If you want to attend RSVP to 734-461-1055 Kathleen McDonald or 734-461-2689
Larry Billings.
No later then noon Friday August 11th - seating in limited.

These are things Bill and Henry have heard about that our group had participated
in before and my be asked to again.

Chili cook off at the Farm Council Grounds in October.

Possibly a 9/11 memorial ceremony - last year it was very last minute and they
may do something like this again.

Henry made a motion to adjourn a 7:40. Bill seconded. Motion passed.


Augusta Township Mounted Patrol
Minutes for September 13, 2006

Present for the meeting were: Lewis & Connie Maynard,  Debby Sieloff ,
Henry Clay, Bill Beach, Sally Altenbernt, Jim & Lynn Murphy and Shirley
Lyson.  Visitors were Rachel Harms, Kristi Troy, Theresa Raymer &
Stephanie Allen, who are all interested in joining.  

The meeting was called to order at 7:09 by Debby.

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

There is $34.55 in the bank as of August 30.  Income was $30 for 2
shirts.  Expenses were $100 for first aid and lemonade supplies during
4-H fair week and $80 for shavings used during the rodeo.  Henry made a
motion to accept the treasury report as given with Bill seconding it.
Motion passed
  
Old Business

 The rodeo went real smooth again this year.  We had lots of rain
Saturday night but at least all three performances were dry.  The
Zinzers were unable to make the usual donation this year. 

St Joseph chicken broil was on September 10.  Lewis and Bill rode around
while I used Desperado for leadline rides with Henry assisting me.  We
had a good time again this year.

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

Just a reminder the first Tuesday of each month is the Michigan Horse
Council meeting in Lansing.  Henry and I have been attending these
meetings and when Henry can't go Lewis has gone with me.  Sally also
went a couple of times.  Even though we can list only three names as
delegates any ATMP member is welcome to attend.  

 
Bill, Allyson, Lewis and I rode our horses to the 911 ceremony on
September 9 at the township hall.  Jim & Lynn Murphy attended also.
While there the fire chief asked for phone  numbers for contact people
as there has been loose  stock lately.  They have needed help and in the
future will call to see about getting help from us.


New Business

The 4 ladies mentioned above visiting have requested to join the group.
Connie & Lewis are acting as their sponsors.  Because of new members we
will be having a fall obstacle training October 15 starting at noon at
the Maynard's place.  Set up will be 11:00.  Any new ideas let us know.
We also will have to get shirts and jackets made. I have a couple of
saddle pads already made up.

Ideas for fund raisers were discussed with nothing being finalized.  As
you can see from the amount we have in the bank we need to do something.
Some ideas were a Vegas night at the Washtenaw fairgrounds (Lewis will
get more info on this by the next meeting), Deb collecting cans at work
and Rachel said she'd see if she could get a donation from where she
works. More on this next month.

Elections were held with the following results.  Debby coordinator, Lynn
assistant coordinator, Connie secretary, Shirley treasurer, Bill
training coordinator and Henry media coordinator.


Next meeting is October 11 and will be held at Henry's place.


Henry made a motion to adjourn at 8:10. Lewis and Bill seconded it.  The
motion passed.











 
A little tidbit of information.  The right saddle fit for riders.

Once you have found the right saddle for the job and you horse's
conformation, fine one that fits you as well.  Saddle come in a wide
range of sizes that are determined by the distance between the interior
face of the pommel and the interior surface of the cantle.  Seats are
measured in inches.	
To be certain of the fit, sit in the saddle.  There should be enough
room between the front of your thigh and the shoulder of the pommel to
fit the width of three fingers, about two and a half inches.  The front
of your leg should not come in contact with the pommel.  If it seems
like a tight fit, then its best to move up to the next sized seat.  An
extra half an inch makes a big difference in comfort.  But be careful to
not allow too much space, as this will promote instability.
The next area to check is the space between your seat and the cantle.  A
vertical hand can measure for size by checking the width of the gap
between your back pockets and the cantle.  When you are seated in the
center of the saddle, no part of your backside should touch the cantle.
When the saddle fits you, it optimizes the saddle's performance and the
rider's ability to get the most out of the horse.  The right saddle goes
a long way to enhance safety and comfort.


Augusta Township Mounted Patrol
Minutes for October 11, 2006   


Present for the meeting were Lewis & Connie Maynard, Henry Clay, Sally Altenbernt, Debby Franks-Sieloff, Rachel harms, Kristi Troy, Theresa Raymer, Jim, Lynn & Allyson Murphy.

The meeting was called to order at 7:14 by Debby.

Allyson made a motion to accept September’s minutes as typed with Lewis seconding the motion.  The motion passed.

We have $34.55 in the bank.  Theresa made a motion to accept the treasury report  with Henry seconding.  Motion passed.

Old Business

Lewis and Connie worked the Chili Cookoff October 1 at the Washtenaw Farm Council grounds.  It was a real easy job and we had a good time doing it.

Obstacle training was scheduled for October 15 but due to the illness that showed up among the Maynard’s horses it was postponed until October 29.  Set up time is 11:00 a m.  Be ready to ride by noon.  We also hope to do a search and rescue that day at Henry’s place.

We do need to work on a fundraiser as the treasury is real low.  One idea was a candy sale.


New Business

We were invited to take part in the presentation of the colors at the Novi Expo November 10 – 12.  As the arena is real small only one member from each group is allowed to ride.  Al needs to know who is doing this by November 1. 

Milan Christmas parade is December 2 at 6:00 with the lineup at 5:00.  They encourage plenty of lights on the horses.  The Challengers 4-H club will be our pooper scoopers. 

Dave Wak from the Ypsilanti Courier is working on a article about the group.  I have no idea when it will be published. 

Next meeting will be November 8 at the Murphy’s house.   For the new members they live at 8796 McKean Rd.  Turn on McKean from Willis road and their house is the first on the left after you cross the railroad tracks.  Lewis and I won’t be at this meeting as we will be headed for Texas to take our daughter in law and grandson there to join our son.  Lewis IV will be home from Iraq by then. Anyone want to take minutes?

Lynn beat Henry calling for a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:55.  Henry did second the motion.  The motion passed.

For the December meeting we have a potluck Christmas dinner which included families.  I’m mentioning this now as I won’t be at the next meeting.  The dinner can be at our place again this year.  Also you can decide if you want to do the gift exchange of $5 or less.  Also we’ve had the dinner the second Friday so everyone can stay longer.

I had a call tonight from the neighborhood watch coordinator to let us know they plan to patrol different areas of the township devil’s night Monday 30th.  If your going to be out either patrolling or if you see something you can call Kathleen McDonald at 734-461-1055 to let them know your out or want to report something.  Kathy is acting as the home base contact person.


Augusta Township Mounted Patrol
Minutes for November 8, 2006
 
Present were Henry Clay,  Bill Beach, Sally Altenbernt, Debbie Franks-Sieloff, Rachel Harmes, Kristi Troy, Lynn, Jim and Allyson Murphy.
    The meeting was called to order by Deb at 7:08.
    Henry made a motion to accepts October minutes as typed with Allyson seconding.   The motion passed.
    Sally made a motion to accept the treasury report of $34.55 which was seconded by Bill.  The motion passed even though Allyson opposed for Lewis.
 
Old Business
 
There was discussion about the obstacle training in October.  Talked about the reporter Dave Wak who was at the training.  He asked a lot of questions and for those who haven't seen the article it came out Nov 23.  Bill has extra copies and will bring them to the potluck.  Rachel and Kristi both felt the training was worth trying with their horses.  I thought the search and rescue went real well also.  I don't know if it was mentioned during the meeting or not.  We do need to keep up with the training for it also.
 
Spoke of fund raisers with nothing decided on.  Lynn knew of one selling tickets to a comedy club in Ann Arbor.
 
Christmas parade in Milan December 2.  LIneup is behind the lumber yard at 5:00.  So far I know Lewis, Allyson Rachel and Connie are planning on attending.  I think Kristi may make it.  To ride with the ATMP in the parade you have to use the horse you ride in training.   Lynn, Jim and Debby said they would scoop the poop and hand out candy.
 
Allyson made a motion to have a Christmas potluck at the Maynards December 8 at 6:00.  Henry seconded.  All voted for it.  Let Connie know what your bringing.  Please bring a main or side dish and a dessert.  The following have signed up :  Kristi - sweet & sour meatballs
                                                Sally - cookies & broccoli with cheese
                                                Rachel - appetizers
                                                Allyson - cornbread dish  
                                                 Lynn - cheezy potatoes
                                                 Maynards - ham & brownies
As anyone else lets me know what they plan to bring I will inform the members.  I will have paper products here but you'll need to bring your own drinks this year as the club doesn't have the money to supply drinks like usual.
 
Lynn made a motion to accept the $5 cap on gifts/ gags.  Bill seconded the motion.  It passed.  Remember while the potluck is open to family and friends if they want to be in the gift exchange they also have to bring one.
 
Lynn did the minutes for me as I was on my way to Texas. Thank you Lynn.   However I guess  the meeting is still going on as it wasn't adjourned.  That is what I call a long meeting.
 
Next meeting January 10.  Any volunteers?