Member meeting, January 10, 2015:
Attendees: Jane Donfrio, Mike Cooper, Kat Smith-Tice, Rene Iverson, Robin
Hitchcock, Brett Price, Cyndi Cass, Michelle Bray, Erik Spalvins, Bobbi Wollwine,
Jeanne Drehs, Anne Preston, Sherree Wallace, Nancy Scott, Dana Delman
Start time: 9:30am
Approve August meeting minutes: motion to approve Kat Smith-Tice, 2nd Bobbi
Woolwine. Approved.
The following business was discussed:
a. Viewing Stand: The process will begin soon for a design and construction
quotes. Members agreed it would be nice to hang schematic in the lounge. Honor
plaques are planned in memory of donors.
b. Change in time for future member meetings announced: Moving from
9:30am to 9am.
c. Suggestion given to have names/emails from pony ride event waivers
input for a one time marketing blast.
d. Bookkeeping: Callie Ensor (Treasurer) had to move suddenly, has
resigned from the Board. In addition to needing to appoint a new Treasurer, it has
come to the attention of the Board that it is an appropriate time for an additional
layer of professionalism pertaining to the assets of LCFC. Board is searching for
names of accountants who would be interested in assisting with some formalization
of procedures. Please forward names of potential candidates to any Board member
as soon as you can.
e. Question of over seeding to provide additional grazing: UGA has informed
board that over seeding would not be productive with the number of horses
currently using pastures. Suggestion was made for cattle feeders at multiple
stations (to avoid competition and bullying amongst horses). Anne Preston will
email Joe about putting out hay, in the meantime.
f. Outreach Chair, Sherree Wallace: Hands on Horses is currently self-funded
program; Agnes Scott has reached out to see if there is potential for students to destress by visiting the horses; Synergies between Hands on Horses and Stride Ahead
could potentially help with grant requests and fundraising.
g. Reminders to use Kroger cards, Amazon Smile, to give LCFC additional
funding. Suggestion made to put reminder on Facebook page.
h. Schedule of 2015 Events: Will be posted on Website.
 January 10th – Member Meeting, 9am
 April 18th – Clean Up day
 April 25th – Spring Pony Rides
 May 2nd – Member Meeting, Board Elections, 9am
 June 7th – FunDay & Volunteer Appreciation party
 August 8th – Member Meeting, 9am
 September 12th – Clean Up Day
 September 19th – Horsefest
 November 14th – Member Meeting, 9am
 December 5th – Quadrille & Bazaar
 December 19th – Holiday Party
i.
Suggestion to look into barn becoming PATH certified: Anne Preston
suggested LCFC look into this, as a way to lower insurance rates.
j. Question about Stride Ahead funding: Stride Ahead bookkeeper asked
about possible donation from LCFC to Stride Ahead. Members were informed that
the Board voted at its January 6th meeting to require all such requests to be made in
writing, including the amount being requested and the intended use of the funds.
Requests from any non-profit associated with the Barn will be considered, and can
be mailed, emailed, or hand delivered to any Board member.
Member feedback always wanted, good or bad – Jane’s number is on Gracie’s stall.
Motion to adjourn, Jane; Nancy 2nd. Approved.
Meeting adjourned.