Sat, 19 May 2012 02:39:26 -0800WeeblyMon, 09 May 2011 16:15:42 -0800http://northcountrybarrelracing.com/1/post/2011/05/news-after-the-may-4th-meeting.htmlThe main topic of discussion at this months meeting was our annual Barrel Bonanza which is scheduled to run this coming Sunday, May 8th.
We finalized the plans for the Bonanza which included circulating the job list and food list, discussing raffles, the food stand, and clean up afterward. Please remember that everyone’s help is needed through out the day.
Also it is very important that everyone stay after the barrel race to help clean up. It was
stressed at the meeting the importance  of picking up around the parking area and around the arena. It is up to everyone to pitch in and make sure the facilities are kept clean!
Since this years Bonanza falls on Mother’s Day, a representative from the Regional Food Bank will not be in attendance so Joyce has
agreed to represent them! Some other suggested items were paper towels, toilet paper, baby diapers or formula, since there is always an on going need for these types of products!
Fundraisers
No orders were placed at the meeting for Alabu products but these do come highly recommended so if you are looking to fill one of your fundraising requirements give this one a try!
Also, the knife fundraiser is on-going so if you are interested in these you can see Helen for a
brochure and order form. Other possible fundraisers that were discussed were a pop-up
barrel raffle, the lottery baskets, and a $500 raffle so keep your ears open for more info on
these.
Points
Please be sure to get your times to Judy within 2 weeks of the barrel race so she can update
points.
Awards
A few different ideas for awards were discussed at the meeting.
Marilyn suggested “Trailer Buckles” which are buckles that you can
show off on your trailer. If you want to check them out go to:
http://trailerbuckles.com/home.
Judy suggested that we wait until October to finalize so we have a better idea as to how much money we will have available for awards.
]]>Thu, 31 Mar 2011 15:58:14 -0800http://northcountrybarrelracing.com/1/post/2011/03/march-9th-meeting-minutes.htmlNext Meeting: 4/06/11 at Wilton Town Court at 7:30
Treasurer’s report: There is $3179.52 in our account as of today. This includes $1610 from Pizza Kits
New Business: Allison was unable to make the meeting because of the proposed landfill near her property, and she is tied up in meetings. It was discussed that a permanent alternate be selected in case of future absences, so there will always be a newsletter. Joyce agreed to take minutes for this meeting.
Fundraiser Ideas: Val talked about Goat’s milk products we can sell, including soaps, lotion, lip balm. The club would get 40% of sales revenue. Val will bring samples and order forms to the next meeting. Joyce proposed a Lottery Ticket Raffle for the 4/23/11 jackpot at Adirondack Foothills. She will contact George and see if this is ok. If so, please start bringing tickets to Lori at the next meeting, so she can start putting together the basket.
Awards Ideas: Susan Kellogg has a new line of leather goods, including purses, make-up cases, pillows, and all can be custom made. Stirrups Beaded halters Headstalls Breast collars These will be discussed and voted on at the May meeting.
Barrel Bonanza: Work list and food list was circulated. Please try to have donations and in by the next meeting so the program booklet can be printed. All children 14 and under must wear a helmet Please watch for unruly horses Everyone is to sign a release Please bring exact change Remember Food Bank non-perishables Bucket raffle donations should be brought to the next meeting, but it is ok to bring them on the day of the race. Judy will e-mail everyone their points.]]>Fri, 07 Jan 2011 02:59:11 -0800http://northcountrybarrelracing.com/1/post/2011/01/update-to-january-news.htmlPizza kit order forms will not be here in time for the banquet. Judy will be sending them out via snail mail.
]]>Thu, 06 Jan 2011 12:46:25 -0800http://northcountrybarrelracing.com/1/post/2011/01/january11news.htmlWelcome to our many new members! Thanks for joining us at our first meeting of 2011. We hope to see some of you at the banquet this Saturday at 6pm at the Saratoga Gaming and raceway.

Next meeting is February 9th at the Wilton Town Courthouse

At the last meeting...
We reviewed and passed the changes to our Bylaws. Every member will receive a copy, but the highlights are: 5 meetings are mandatory, $20 fine for missed meetings to meet the required #, dues and new members must be paid by April 1st.

Pizza kit fundraiser sheets will be handed out at the banquet. Orders are due at the February meeting. Get selling! Kits will be delivered March 2nd at Sue's house in SGF - you must be there to pick up your kits! Members must sell a minimum of 5 to count it as a fundraiser.

We will begin planning the Barrel Bonanza at the next meeting. Date to be confirmed...

There is a jackpot barrel race at Present Sun Stables in Ballston Spa this Saturday. Adirondack Equine will have a jackpot the third week in April.
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