LONGLEAF TRACE TRAIL RIDERS
Minutes of May 29, 2008 The meeting of the "Longleaf Equine Trail Riders" was called to order by President Johnny Kerley on Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 7:35pm, at Four K Stables, Bassfield, MS. Members Present: Johnny Kerley, Greg Lowery, Lesia Lowery, Brian Sparrow and Martha Sparrow. Prior to business meeting members took tour of Equine Products, Inc. in Bassfield. The tour was very informative and members present received many useful Equine Product samples.
Approval of Minutes: a. Minutes from March 27 were provided to members for review.b. Motion made to waive the reading of the minutes. Motion made by Greg, seconded by Brian. All were in favor with none opposed.c. Motion to accept the minutes with spelling correction. Motion made by Johnny, seconded by Greg. All were in favor with none opposed.Old Business: a. The land by the Epley station to be used for parking was being looked into by Dale Lucas. Since he is not present it was tabled.b. Trail improvement with fill dirt to be pursued by Joe Jackson was tabled since he was not present.c. The spring trail ride to benefit the Southern Pines Animal Shelter purchase of a horse trailer was an overall success. There were 40 riders and it brought in $406.00. There was $200.00 in expenses for the ride in addition to actual trailer purchase. There was also 3 membership renewals. Greg suggested future rides be simply to promote the trail and to get new members. All present agreed.
Finance Report a. 40 Members to dateAccount at LLT: Prev. bal. $11,396.76 Income 45.00 Expenses 1000.00 trailer Balance 10,441.76
New Business Greg suggested we start to plan for fall ride at the next meeting. Johnny suggested either Sept. or Oct. dates. All present agreed.
Next Meeting: July 31 at Sumrall Voting Precinct at 7:00 p.m. Meeting was adjourned by President Johnny Kerley at 8:15 p.m.
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. |