August 2021 Meeting Notes

August 3 2021 Minutes NCK Saddle Club 

8/3/21

President Ritchie Farrell called the meeting to order at the Arena at 7:30 pm.

The Secretary’s report was approved as read. The Treasurer’s report was read and approved. The checking account shows a balance of $16, 651.88 and $19,320.12 in savings. There are still some outstanding bills from the Rodeo. The Concession stand made approximately $2500, the queen contestants sold $11,300 in tickets, the gate was close to $8000.

Old Business-

The new lights will be put up later this fall. Jason Wheeler is doing the work, and he has the fixtures for the project.

Aggie reported that the horse show went well. The Fair Board supplied the premiums and the ribbons.

Donna Barleen, chairman of the Activities committee, reported that the Equine dentist, Erin Glassman,  will be here August 7 , and will bring her electromagnetic therapy machine for horses and humans with her. There would be room for one more dental that day.

Activities also reported that the Buckle series for youth and adults will start August 15. Registration will be at 12:30 pm , with the events to start at 1:00 pm.  The Buckle Series dates are planned for August 15, 29, September 26^th, and October 10^th.  We will be giving each youth participant a T-shirt this year. 

Fall Fest is September 25^th , the Mustang Days at the State Fair are September 18^th and 19^th.

Charlie continues to host a trail ride at his place on the second Sunday of each month.

New Business-

The motion was made and approved to sponsor a buckle for the CPRA finals at a cost of $300.

The motion was made and approved to let Kurt Kocher borrow one of the sunshades for Prairie Plowing Days.

Other:

Our rodeo Queen, Kendall Hackerott, has been posting her appearances on our Facebook page.

Congratulations to Emma Evaristo on winning the Queen Contest at Newton, and to Natalie Bray who won the Queen Contest at the Junction City Rodeo.

It was noted that the covered arena is not usable for horse events, as there are rocks in the surface, the ground is very hard, and bleachers are being stored there.

Our tractor is now running and can be used. Thanks to Charlie Hansen for the use of his tractor.

Projects that still need addressed this year include painting and replacing some boards.

The meeting adjourned.