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First Tuesday of the month meeting/Cloverbuds

Last year our club reserved the extent ion office twice a month so we had access to the building more often. They get booked up quickly. We had a couple of thoughts when Michael did this, first most of the other counties in 4-H meet twice a month, we were talking about starting cloverbuds, and we were starting new teams.

We decided not to use it for cloverbuds because it defeats the purpose of starting cloverbuds. The idea was to give the younger kids something to do when they were attending 4H practices with their older siblings, not to have the
parents bring them out at an additional time. So once I get the Cloverbuds program together (which has kind have been on the back burner with everything else going on) My idea is that we have a project or activity for them at the same time as the older kids, and that they can feel a part of the club at our meetings and events. Right now we only have 3 cloverbuds, if any one is
interested in starting this project or have any ideas let me know.

We decided to use the first Tuesday of the month to start as “Team Meetings and or Clinics” All four teams would meet with their coaches. This gives us an extra opportunity to get together during the winter to make team decisions, Jeff will be able to work on drills on the board, the kids would have a
chance to work on the music and costumes. The Horse Bowl Team would be able to meet and get any new reference material, trade books, ect. (I am working on a grant to purchase the books needed for horse-bowl so we have our own set).
The endurance/mounted games team would be able to go over all the stuff that will go along with being part of a pilot, rule suggestions, introduce new games, video ect. This would not be a “business meeting’ like we are used to. However it does give us an additional fortuity if we need to vote on something, as long as everyone is notified 24 hours in advance we will be voting on
for instance “sending flowers to a sick club member” as long as 2/3 of the club (a quorum) is in attendance we could vote without waiting for the next meeting. Hopefully this will make our business meetings shorter like it was in September. We did put on the ca lander that was handed out that October 7th
we would be having our first team meeting for horsebowl, mounted games, drill team would not be meeting since Coach Radcliff is out of town. We have three family’s out of town, who will also be out of town for the first Mounted games practice. If most parents think we should cancel the 7th meeting let me
know.

MOUNTED GAMES
Last Saturday our family and the McCarthy’s went to Red Orchard to watch the mounted games. It looked like a lot of fun Kelsey, Kim, Rachel, Sherry, and Jake participated. Congratulations to Sherry, Jake, Rachel and Kim for taking first place in the novice division.

This week I contacted the UMGA (United Mounted Games Association) they are the group that brought the idea to 4-H. With the help of Dr Stutman they have agreed to have their coaches meet with Michael tomorrow to go over what we
will need to do to get started. They also will be sending coaches, and all the equipment we need to John & Cyndi’s this Sunday at 3:00 PM and are going to show us how to make our own, and help get us started.

Please remember helmets, and current coggins if I don’t already have up to date coggins on your horse. Parents you might want to bring chairs. I have attached a calendar for anyone who doesn’t have one.

Thanks,
Michael and Jessica

AUGUST
August 29 (Friday) Drill team practice 7:00 PM Waddy

SEPTEMBER
September 3 (Wednesday) Red Orchard Park open for riding.
September 5 (Friday) No Drill team practice. Promise Ridge Rodeo 7:00
September 6 (Saturday) Rhea Farm 11-3 PM, Horse education clinics sponsored by Purina and Metzgers.
September 6 (Saturday) Promise Ridge Rodeo 7:00 PM
September 10 (Wednesday) Red Orchard Park open for riding.
September 12 (Friday) Drill Team practice. Waddy 7:00
September 13 (Saturday) Red Orchard Park open for Riding

September 13 (Saturday) Mt Eden Saddle Club Show, DRILL TEAM PREFORMS.  This will be the final performance for the 2007-2008 Rhythm Riders team.  The 2008-2009 Drill Team practice times TBA.

September 14 (Sunday) Red Orchard Park open for riding.
September 15 (Tuesday) 4H Business Meeting (New officer’s seated)
September 17 (Wednesday) Red Orchard Park open for riding.
September 18 (Thursday) 4H 2008 banquet
September 20 (Saturday) Waddy Saddle Club Show.
(2009 4- H high points starts tonight, you must turn in your points sheets)
September 24 (Wednesday) Red Orchard Park open for riding.
September 27 (Saturday) Red Orchard Park Open for riding.
September 28 (Sunday) Red Orchard Park Open for Riding.
****(Last day of season, Red Orchard Park closed for winter)****

Cody got home from the hospital this morning with a break in his foot and  several broken toes.  He is in a cast and on crutches.  The doctor says  he has to stay off his horse for 8 weeks. Cody is pretty down about being out  for the season.

I am sure he would appreciate it if you stopped by his my space page.

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Jessica

I just wanted to let everyone know Heather called from Kosair’s last night and Cody’s X-Ray shows a break in his foot. As of last night they hadn’t decided on a treatment last night. They were trying to calm Cody down, since he wasn’t very happy about not being able to ride for a while. As soon as I know more I will let you know. Heather and Craig also wanted me to thank everyone who came and helped them, and also wanted me to thank Cyndi & John, Jeff & Shelia, and Michael for taking one of their horses home.

Jessica

Thank you,

Jessica Woods

Jeff: 941-526-9754
Yvette: 502-564-8167
Michael: 502-633-5227
Jessica: 502-529-6020

Also, if you need to register for Districts still or turn in your
Ride-a-Thon money, I will be able to take those.  Drill team members don’t  forget your coggins and health certificate copies.

Also don’t forget Waddy Saddle Club show is Saturday at 6:00 pm, if the arena is dry.

Thanks,

Jessica

You must bring the following forms in order to register:
1. Eligibility form on your Project horse
2. District Registration form
3. State Registration form with the same classes listed as on your district form.
4. If you are a Drill Team member, a second State form must be filled out with the information on the horse you are riding in Drill Team even if it is your project horse.
5. If you do not own your project horse a Lease/Loan agreement must be completed and signed.

6. A check for $50.00 made out to District 3 Horse Management Team. (Checks will be cashed May 1.)
7. A copy of your Coggins and Health Certificates on both your Project and Drill team horses.

Ride-A-Thon money is also due with your pledge sheets tomorrow. There will be a prize awarded to the member with the most money raised. (Yes, you can still add to your pledge sheets until tomorrow night).

Drill Team: There will be no fee’s this year for Drill Team State registration since the drill team has enough funds to pay the $400.00 entry fee for the team. Hopefully we will have the completed Drill team schedule by tomorrow. The next Drill Team practice will be with horses this Friday at the Waddy Arena 7PM. Be ready to ride. Remember if you can’t make it you need to call Jeff, or Yvette.

Web Site: The web site is up and running! Go to forums and sign up to be a member. You must use your real name so we know who you are. A new addition to the web site – if you have photo’s from Districts or States you can send them to the web site and share them with the whole club. Click on the Contact Us link at the top of the page.

Sorry, so many notes but as most of you know the paperwork will take up most of tomorrow night’s time, so we will have a very short meeting.

Meeting Agenda

Call to Order
Pledge
Introductions
District and State entry forms questions
Treasurer Report
Drill Team

See you tomorrow,

Jessica

The people from the barn were happy with the way the barn was returned, Michael spent two hours out there Sunday morning, cleaning the barn up, making repairs in the grass, and picking up horse poop in the roadways. They do rent out the facility, it’s not available this Friday and it will be too wet to have practice with horses any where else. Jeff would like to have a “no horse” practice tomorrow if Yvette can get the church location for us. Watch for an e-mail from Yvette to see if we will have a “no horse” practice tomorrow at 7 PM. Michael is working on scheduling drill team practices for the season and should have a schedule available at Tuesdays meeting (April 15th).

Tuesday, April 15th we will have our monthly meeting which will mostly be filling out District and State paperwork. You need to bring $50.00 entry fee, coggins and health certification for your show and drill team horse. Also, your Ride-a-Thon money is due on Tuesday as well. I don’t have totals for everyone but the 10 I do have is over $1300.00 and we still have 15 participants I don’t have pledge sheets from. We had 25 members attend the Ride-A-Thon, and remember the participant who has the most in pledge money will get a prize Tuesday donated by the Old Horseman. The highest pledge sheet I have received so far is $321.00.

Thanks,

Jessica Woods

Several of you have been calling and e-mailing asking what we can do. Michael was able to speak to Joshua today who said they are all currently staying with family and the support from the Red Cross and his employer, the school and the community has been amazing, they appreciate all the support they have received from everyone.

The Red Cross did put out the following sizes yesterday to the schools who are collecting things through youth services until this Friday.

Boys Age 11 & 12
Both boys were Men’s size 8 shoe
Need socks in either Men’s small or Boys XL
Underwear in Size 14

Boy age 15
12D Men’s Shoe
Socks for 12D shoe size
34 waist for underwear

Boy Age 7 (Bed room destroyed lost everything)
Size 1 Shoes
101/2-3 Socks
size 8 in underwear
Size 8 Reg in pants
size 8-10 in Shirts
also needs PJ’s

Toys, Movies, and Books all lost: He likes transformers, Spiderman, Batman,
and Western

Girl Age 6
6 slim Pants-Loves Wrangler Jeans
7-8 in Shirts
Needs PJ’s-Disney Princes
Does not need underwear or socks

She also lost all toys, books, movies: She likes Disney, Early Lindsay Lohan Movies, parents request no Bratz dolls stuff.

The children also lost their school supplies, backpacks, notebooks, paper, pencils etcetera, The schools are gathering those items for the kids.

The schools are also collecting money until Friday to get dinning cards and Wal-Mart cards through youth services.

So after speaking to Joshua that they seem to have a lot of groups helping them out right now so the bigger concern will be once they are able to rebuild, household items , stuff like that keep in minds so when they are ready we can help during that part of the process. If our help is needed before then the Aldridges said they will let us know. I will also pass this on to Spencer County Saddle Club they had been asking how to help.

So what we will be doing as a group for 4-H is be there ready to do or help with whatever this family needs. This will probably be a little farther down the road. Of course continue to support through red cross and through the school for clothing donations this week. If I hear of another need that has not been put out I will let you know as soon as possible.

Thank You,
Jessica & Michael Woods

Please call Jeff, Michael or Yvette if you can not attend practice.

Jeff Radcliffe

Michael Woods – 502-529-6239

M. Yvette Perry – 502-564-8167