Present for the meeting were Connie Maynard, Debby Franks, Henry Clay,
Bill
Beach, Sally Altenbernt & Shirley Lyson with Kailey Lyson attending
her first
meeting. Late arrivals were Lewis Maynard & Becky Kreager.
The meeting was called to order at 7:02 by Debby.
Henry made a motion to accept the minutes unread with Bill seconding
it.
Motion passed.
Connie read the bank statement which showed us having $532.99. Henry
made a
motion to accept the treasury report & Bill seconded it. Motion
passed.
Debby ran by the Sheriff's department & got a copy of the crime
summary which
was handed out the members present. She asked why Henry's break-in
wasn't on
the last summary & was told some deputies are slow at entering
their reports
in the computer causing crimes to not show up on the reports.
Old Business
The members that attended the Christmas potluck last month had a great
time.
Plenty of food & conversation. Kids had a great time playing
pool.
Attendees were Debby & Don, Henry, Shirley, Sally, Lewis &
Connie, Jeff &
Ronda & Alda. Kids there were Jeremy, Leanne, Tommy & Kyle.
The Augusta Township board recently voted on a paid position for a
neighborhood watch coordinator. They are paying $250 a month.
Any member interested in helping to draft the uniform requirements for
the by
laws are welcome to attend the meeting January 31 at Henry's
house 7:00. The
wording will be drafted & presented at February's meeting for voting
on.
Since Verio won't let Debby view their banner ads without signing up
it was
decided to pass letting them advertise on the ATMP site for the time
being.
There has been no word for Minzy on CPR training. A fireman from the
township
Scott has said one of the firefighters might be able to train our group.
Debby will talk to him more about this & schedule a training for
a meeting if
possible.
New Business
At the last 4-H horse leaders meeting I was asked if our group would
be
interested in doing an obstacle clinic again for the 4-H kids on April
27.
This is at the Washtenaw Farm Council grounds. Henry made a motion
to do this
community project & Bill seconded it. The motion passed. We will
set up our
obstacles in the small back arena & help kids to get their horses
through the
obstacles.
Debby brought up we need to set a date for the Poker ride soon. Looking
for
ideas to improve attendance. Any new ideas for a new location?
It was
discussed doing more advertising like on radio. Bring any ideas to
the next
meeting.
We also need to be setting a date for our spring obstacle training.
So many
things start happening in the spring making schedules get filled fast.
A
suggestion is the Saturday after the 4-H clinic which is May 4.
The Township is discussing having a parade, picnic or a fair day in
the
summer. We were asked if we might be interested in participating. Nothing
definite as of yet.
Since the State Fairgrounds have been sold the Tri County Project Red
program
is looking elsewhere for a place to have their agriculture day. One
location
being considered is Eastern Market. They have asked if we would be
interested
in helping out with security. It will be in April either 11 or 14.
Bill retired from Ford December 22.
At 7:35 Henry made a motion to adjourn. Bill seconded it. Motion passed.
Upcoming dates
February 11 - Officers meeting at Maynards 7:00
February 13 - Meeting at Model school 7:00
March 11 - Officers
March 13 - Meeting
April 8 - Officers
April 10 - Meeting
April 11 or 14 - Tri County project red
April 27 - 4-H obstacle clinic
May 11 - Spring roundup (first aid booth)
July 28 - Aug. 2 - 4-H Fair
Aug. 7 - 11 - Saline Rodeo