LONGLEAF TRACE TRAIL RIDERS

Minutes of November 29, 2007

The meeting of the "Longleaf Equine Trail Riders" was called to order by Greg Lowery on Thursday, November 29, 2007 at 7:15pm, in Sumrall, MS at Sumrall Voting Precinct.

Members Present: Traci Bruckmeier, Laurissa Heinz, Joe Jackson, Marva Jackson, Greg Lowery, Lesia Lowery, Dale Lucas, Gwen Pierce, Margaret Reddoch, Trigger Reddoch, Charles Reid, Gary Smith, Shirley Smith, Martha Sparrow, Lamar Strickland and Paige Strickland.

Guests: Dennis Pierce, D J Runnels

  1. Approval of Minutes:

a. Minutes from September 27 were provided to members for review.

b. Motion made to waive the reading of the minutes. Motion made by Johnny, seconded by Joe. All were in favor with none opposed.

c. Motion to accept the minutes as presented. Motion made by Dale, seconded by Lamar. All were in favor with none opposed.
  1. Old Business

d. Dale was going to follow up with Plum Creek for some land by the sign at Epley Station for parking. No updates yet.

e. The Taylor Rental sign was found by the Sparrows about ½ mile west of where it was stolen from. It will be hung back up as soon as possible. Asked the sheriff if we could get more patrolling on that area of the trail.

f. Letters were sent to every member: Anyone wishing to hold a trail ride must obtain a permit from the Longleaf Trace Rails to Trails Trail Manager.

g. Lott Circle water connection? No one knows anyone at Lott Circle. Johnny will check to see about putting a water connection at Ridgeland Rd.

h. Work Day held October 27: Five people showed up to work and we cleared about ½ mile from the Beaver Pond toward Clyde Station.

i. Have made some progress with the dozer going out towards Bassfield. Expect by next summer that we’ll have the trail looking the same from Sumrall to Lott Circle as it does from Epley to Sumrall. The debris has been a big issue so far and is very costly. May have to just put the debris beside the trail to just rot. We are going to put a bid out for new backhoe.

j. Elections of Officers & BoD

i. President: Johnny Kerley,

ii. Vice President: Shirley Smith

iii. Secretary / Treasurer: Martha Sparrow

iv. Board Member 2 year term: Greg Lowery

v. Board Member 2 year term: Marva Jackson

vi. Board Member 1 year term: Paige Strickland

vii. Board Member 1 year term: Joe Jackson
  1. Finance Report

k. 69 Members to date

l. Income: $17,206.00

$961.00

Hat & Shirt sales

25.00

Gift donation

720.00

Trail Ride

1,750.00

Memberships

13,750.00

Mile Markers & Directional Signs

$17,206.00

Total income

m. Expenses: $ 10,506.48

$7,583.45

Signs

1,667.43

Shirts & Caps

120.00

Food

542.93

200 hang tags (2006 & 2007)

25.00

Postage Stamps

567.67

Print cartridges for Secretary’s printer

Grass Seed

Fertilizer

$10,406.48

Total expenditures

n. Balance: $ $6,699.52

o. Cash on Hand = $790.00
  1. New Business

p. Trail Ride held December 8 for Okatoma Trail Riding Club. They will start at Carson. It will be about 7 mile ride that starts at 9:00am.

q. Amendment to Bylaws. Motion made by Marva, seconded by Shirley. All were in favor with none opposed.

i. Add Article X. Election of Officers

1. Officer positions will be nominated at the September meeting. Additional nominations can be made during the November meeting.

2. All nominated officers must be members in good standing.

3. The officers shall be elected at the last meeting of the calendar year.

4. Members must have dues paid for the upcoming calendar year in order to vote for officers for the upcoming calendar year.

ii. Modification to Article III: Members must be in good standing to vote for any issues throughout the calendar year.

r. Trail Rides for 2008

i. Spring – April 26 (start in Carson to Bassfield) Traci suggested having a benefit to help Southern Pines Animal Shelter find a horse trailer to go pick up horses that are rescued. Motion made by Dale, seconded by Traci. All were in favor with none opposed.

ii. Fall – September (Sumrall)

s. Committees for Spring Trail Ride –

i. Food – Lesia, Brian, Martha

ii. Joe can bring grill

iii. Advertising / Promoting – Marva, Paige

iv. Who to call when advertising – Marva, Johnny

t. Meetings for 2008

i. January 24 Sumrall Voting Precinct

ii. March 27 Sumrall Voting Precinct

iii. May 29 Four K Stables Bassfield (membership drive with meal)

iv. July 31 Sumrall Voting Precinct

v. September 25 Sumrall Voting Precinct

vi. November 20 Four K Stables Bassfield

u. Navy Blue Saddle Tags are currently being printed and we’ll have those at January meeting.
  1. Next Meeting: January 24 Sumrall Voting Precinct.

  1. Outgoing President Greg Lowery handed over the meeting to incoming President Johnny Kerley

  1. Being of no further business, Johnny Kerley declared the meeting was adjourned at 8:05pm.

Read and approved on this date.

 

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President Date

 

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Secretary Date

 

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.