LONGLEAF TRACE TRAIL RIDERS
Minutes of September 26, 2007 The meeting of the "Longleaf Equine Trail Riders" was called to order by Greg Lowery on Thursday, September 26, 2007, in Sumrall, MS at Sumrall Voting Precinct. Members Present: Traci Bruckmeier, Joe Jackson, Marva Jackson, Greg Lowery, Lesia Lowery, Brian Sparrow, Martha Sparrow, Lamar Strickland and Paige Strickland. Guests: Approval of Minutes: a. Minutes from July 26 were provided to members for review. b. Motion made to waive the reading of the minutes. All were in favor with none opposed. c. Motion to accept the minutes as presented. All were in favor with none opposed. Old Business d. Dale was going to follow up with Plum Creek for some land by the sign at Epley Station for parking. Dale unable to make the meeting, will follow up at November meeting. e. Thank you letters have been sent. f. The next work day was set for October 27th at 7:00am. We plan to meet at Epley Station and go east towards Clyde station. Our new dozer has been working towards Bassfield, so there’s not much we can do right now going west. g. Letters still need to be sent to every member that if they are going to schedule a trail ride that the Trail Manager be notified for scheduling purposes. Was posted in last meetings minutes. h. St. Jude benefit trail ride (Saddle Up for St. Jude) from Sumrall to Epley and back scheduled to take place on October 13th was cancelled. i. j. Bylaws – amendmentsi. Modification to Article III - Modification made September 26, 2007: A membership fee was established of $25 plus $5 each additional family member. Membership runs by calendar year, but anyone paying dues after October 1st of the current year are for upcoming calendar year.ii. Modification to Article IV: Modification made September 26, 2007: Officer terms for President, Vice President and Secretary run one year; all directors on the board will run two years. Beginning 2008, 2 directors will be elected for a one year term and two directors elected for a two year term to accommodate overlapping officers. iii. Modification to Article VI: Modification made September 27, 2007: As of January 2007, meetings were scheduled on a bi-monthly basis on the last Thursday of every other month. Meeting dates are identified at the beginning of each year for regularly scheduled meetings to provide a schedule to the members in advance. Finance Report k. Trail Ride 9/15 i. $345 for riders ii. $175 in sales (hats, shirts, plate lunches) iii. 43 Riders of which 13 were members (one wagon) iv. Expenses of $55 plus Stephanie’s l. 68 Members to date m. Income: $17,081.00
n. Expenses: $9,416.94
o. Balance: $7,664.06 p. Cash on Hand = $805.00 New Business q. The Fall Benefit Trail Ride at Elks will be held on November 3rd. For more information contact Jerry Sumrall 601-544-5907 or Fred Phillips 601-940-1729. r. Tag color – Navy Blues. Nominations of Officers & BoD i. President Nominations: Johnny Kerley, Harvey Warren ii. Vice President Nominations: Harvey Warren, Shirley Smith, Stephanie Wheeler iii. Secretary / Treasurer Nominations: Martha Sparrow, Shirley Smith iv. Board Members Nomination 2 year term (vote for 1 only): Greg Lowery, Marva Jackson, Brian Sparrow, Joe Jackson, Shirley Smith and Jr. Courtney v. Board Members Nomination 2 year term (vote for 1 only): Greg Lowery, Marva Jackson, Brian Sparrow, Joe Jackson, Shirley Smith and Jr. Courtney vi. Board Members Nomination 1 year term (vote for 1 only): Greg Lowery, Marva Jackson, Brian Sparrow, Joe Jackson, Paige Strickland, Shirley Smith and Jr. Courtney vii. Board Members Nomination 1 year term (vote for 1 only): Greg Lowery, Marva Jackson, Brian Sparrow, Joe Jackson, Paige Strickland, Shirley Smith and Jr. Courtney Next Meeting: November 29 at Four K Stables. Being no further business President Greg Lowery declared the meeting was adjourned. Read and approved on this date.
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Sumrall Voting Precinct: At 4 way stop in Sumrall, go west on Hwy 42. Take right at Center Avenue. Building is on the left hand side past Pawn Shop. 4K Stables: Go to the Texaco Station on Hwy 42 in Bassfield and take a right. Take the next right on General Blunt Rd. Go 3.5 blocks and turn left on Four K Stable Rd. There’s a sign on the right hand side. |