Annual Meet ing

November 8 , 2014

Metamora Carriage & Driving Association

40th Anniversary

Metamora, Michigan Established 1974

Current Board

Larry Wheeler, PresidentJulie Smith, Vice President

Beth Lynch, TreasurerJanet Cisler, Secretary

Janet Cassise, Member at LargeDarlene Daly, Member at Large

Barbara Chapman, Member at LargeJulie Kinzie, Member at LargeMari Yancho, Member at Large

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Standing Committee Chairs

Membership Committee – Carol Beens

Safety Committee – Carol Becker

Carriage Tracks Editor – Alicia Pierce

Website Editor – Julie Kinzie

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Newly Elected Board Members

Larry Wheeler – Returning for 2nd 3-Year Term

Julie Kinzie – Returning for 2nd 3-Year Term

Julie Smith – Returning for 2nd 3-Year Term

All 3 will need to step down at the end of Fiscal Year 2017

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Terms of Board Members5

Three directors are elected annually – each for a 3 year term based on the fiscal year (Nov. 1 – Oct. 31)

No Board member may be elected for more than 2 consecutive terms.

A director is eligible for re-election after a one year lapse following his/her previous 2-year consecutive terms.

- Terms end October 31, 2015 - Janet Cassise – end of 2nd term Janet Cisler – end of 2nd term Darlene Daly – end of 1st term

- Terms end October 31, 2016 - Barbara Chapman – end of 1st term

Beth Lynch – end of 2nd term Mari Yancho – end of 1st term

End of Fiscal Year 2013 End of Fiscal Year 2014

Type of Membership # of Members

Individual 56

Family 42

Junior 1

Life 6

Honorary 7

TOTAL 112

Type of Membership # of Members

Individual 55

Family 36

Junior 1

Life 8

Honorary 7

TOTAL 107

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Membership Report

501(C)(3) Status for MCDA7

MCDA’s application for tax exempt status was approved in the spring of 2014.

We look forward to incorporating this tax exempt status into our policies / procedures / expense reporting.

Congratulations and many thanks to the team members who worked so hard on this project for the past two years.

MCDA Operating

Fund

Nov. 1, 2013

to

Oct. 31, 2014

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Please see the Operating Fund spreadsheet on your table.

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MCDA Operating Fund Checking

Account

MCDE Checking Account

Competition Fund Savings

AccountConsolidated

Balances

Beginning Balances Nov. 1, 2013: $ 5,285.88 $ 2,193.92 $ 8,687.19 $ 16,166.99 $ 16,166.99

Sources of Cash:          

Fundraising/Sposorships   $ 18,400.00 $ 18,400.00

Draws to Shows $ 20,000.00 $ (20,000.00) $ -

2013/14 Membership Dues $ 4,105.00     $ 4,105.00

2014/15 Membership Dues $ 1,020.00     $ 1,020.00

Annual Auction $ 1,476.00     $ 1,476.00

Annual Meeting 2013 $ 1,855.00     $ 1,855.00

Annual Meeting 2014 $ 37.00     $ 37.00

Activities - Mid-Winter Mtg. - donations, tack sale $ 58.70     $ 58.70

ADT - entries $ 475.00     $ 475.00

Potluck - cash donations $ 20.00     $ 20.00

Continuous Drive - fees & donations $ 360.00     $ 360.00

Clinic - Larry Poulain lesson & audit fees $ 1,180.00     $ 1,180.00

Donation to Competition Fund (2) $ 25.00     $ 25.00

Donation received - 501c3 $ 100.00     $ 100.00

Merchandise Sale (MCDA) $ 74.00     $ 74.00

Newsletter ads $ 7.00     $ 7.00

MCDE XXX Income $ 12,195.70   $ 12,195.70

Interest       $ 1.90 $ 1.90

Total Sources of Cash $ 10,792.70 $ 32,195.70 $ (1,598.10) $ 41,390.30 $ 41,390.30

Uses of Cash:          

2013/2014 membership - postage, materials $ 11.20     $ 11.20

Annual Meeting 2013(1) $ 1,640.00     $ 1,640.00

Annual Meeting 2014 deposit $ 250.00     $ 250.00

Activities - Mid-Winter Mtg. - donations, tack sale general refreshments & supplies $ 326.02     $ 326.02

Mid-Winter Mtg. hall rental, main course $ 157.32     $ 157.32

ADT - food, officials $ 403.76     $ 403.76

Potluck - main dish $ 54.67     $ 54.67

July Picnic - Spanglers port-a-jon, food, supplies $ 388.61     $ 388.61

Continuous Drive - pizza party, EMTs $ 358.56     $ 358.56

Bank Charges fees, checks $ 65.15   $ 2.00 $ 67.15

Clininc - Larry Poulain - Fees & Expenses $ 1,146.24     $ 1,146.24

Competition Fund donation forwarded (2) $ 25.00     $ 25.00

Donation made - 501c3 MI Justin Morgan Assoc., MACC-MHHH, CAA $ 285.00     $ 285.00

Equipment - video projector, printer & cable $ 658.83     $ 658.83

Insurance   $ 2,492.45     $ 2,492.45

Newletter - postage, printer ink $ 327.56     $ 327.56

Non-Profit Fees - Amended Articles of Inc, IRS & Board Mtgs, 2013 tax prep $ 844.50     $ 844.50

Office Supplies - ink & postage, paper supplies $ 280.85     $ 280.85

Organization Fees, Memberships: ADS $ 60.00     $ 60.00

Sponsorships/Ads - Metamora Hunt $ 225.00     $ 225.00

Website renewal $ 200.00     $ 200.00

MCDE XXIX Show Expense   $ 883.36   $ 883.36

MCDE XXX Show Expense   $ 30,122.47   $ 30,122.47

MCDE XXXI Show Expense (omnibus listing)   $ 200.00   $ 200.00

Total Uses of Cash $ 10,200.72 $ 31,205.83 $ 2.00 $ 41,408.55 $ 41,408.55

       

Ending Balances Oct 31, 2014   $ 5,877.86 $ 3,183.79 $ 7,087.09 $ 16,148.74 $ 16,148.74

MCDA Note 1:Cost excludes $250.00 Deposit paid in prior fiscal year

MCDA Note 2:$25.00 donation included w/ membership in one check forwarded to Competition Fund

MCDE Beginning Balance includes $200.00 Omnibus fee for MCDE XXX,

excludes grounds repair expense from MCDE XXIX.

Mid-Winter Meeting – February 16, 2014

Held at the Metamora Historical Society Hall.

Pot Luck!

Tack Sale!

Panel Discussion - Cold Weather Horse Care

Close to 40 participants attended the 2013 Mid-Winter Meeting. Our panel members included Michelle Lutz, Nutrina Nutritionist , Brian Robertson, and both Drs. Bob Becker and Denise Burbary-Muston.

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Arena Driving Trial & PotluckMarch 28 & 29, 2014

In spite of one of the worst winters in a long, long time, the 2nd Arena Driving Trial was held at Windrush Farm. An informal clinic on conditioning the driving horse was held, with Barbara Chapman, Dennis Yancho and Brian Robertson speaking about their experiences.

Dressage was driven in the morning with cones & obstacles driven together in the afternoon.

MCDE XXX– June 13 – 15, 201412

At this 30th Annual CDE we hosted a contingent of skilled drivers, and the great volunteers came out to work the event and make it one of the best we’ve ever had.

Ann and Richard Pringle are resigning from active roles in the event. Thank you, Ann and Richard for your many years of service at the MCDE.

More MCDE XXX13

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Larry Poulin Clinic – June 14 & 15, 2014

We were so pleased that

Larry Poulin was once again able to stay after the CDE to give a

clinic on Sunday afternoon and

Monday.

11 drivers received

instruction, while others

audited throughout the

lessons.

The Otto Siegmund Award – 2000 thru Present

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Otto was a very dedicated supporter of theMCDE, serving in various capacities from1986 to 1998. To quote Jocelyn Scofield,“Dedication to ‘the game’ is part of the criteria. Playing fair and always ‘giving ityour best shot’ is another element. Being serious without taking yourself too seriously and being very competitive while maybe taking time or trouble to help somebody else is also part of the mix. In short, a very good sport who ‘loves the game of driving and of life – and plays it well’.”

For this 30th anniversary MCDE, the officials and Committee Members were so pleased to offer this award to our own Dr. Charles R. Becker (or Bob, as we all know him). Bob was thrilled to receive the award, having spent many pleasanthours with fellow veterinarian Dr. Sigmund.

Past Recipients

Dennis Yancho Polly Peterson Marilyn Zaetta Brian Robertson Linda Poland Kelly Bruder Carolyn Stanger Kirsten Brunner Dorothy Childs Ann Pringle Barbara Chapman Sharon Crawford-Mackey Darlene Daly Mari Yancho Charles R. Becker

Picnic at Spangler’s White Fences Farm - July 19, 2014

The Spangler’s handsome dog, Winston, greeted the guests with enthusiasm.

The trails at White Fences were beautifully groomed, and the grounds, flowers, lake and fountain were perfect.

Jim and Patt made sure the ambiance was charming by supplying white chairs and tables draped with red and white checkered tablecloths, topped with baskets of flowers.

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Harvest, Horses & Hounds – September 27, 2014

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MCDA was well represented at Metamora’s Harvest, Horses & Hounds Celebration.

Jim Spangler was honored as the parade’s Grand Marshall, and was driven in the parade by Carol Becker driving her road cart put to her Dutch Harness mare.

Diane Romska drove her meadowbrook put to her 22 year old Morgan Sierra.

Martin & Mary Chris Foxworthy were on the planning committee for the event and also brought their ladies wicker phaeton and Concord wagon for the MCDA carriage display. Sue Mahar brought her dog cart, Karen Wilson brought her meadowbrook, and Kay Van Natta brought her governess cart.

Community Involvement18

MCDA supports and participates in a variety of community activities.

Metamora Hunt Hunters Run Metamora’s Harvest, Horses & Hounds celebration ADS CAA

Continuous Drive at Stump

Lane FarmOct. 11, 2014

This year’s Continuous Drive hosted 18 whips, including 3 pairs. The largest turnout ever.

The course is always great at Jocelyn’s beautiful farm, winding through trees, over bridges and through large fields - some with pleasant hazards and one set up for a judged driving pattern.

The potluck following was, as always, great fun for all.

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Miles(Milestones 50, 100, 150,

300)

Hours(Milestones 50, 100, 150 200)

Julie Smith & Penny 51.5 Miles

Carol Beens & Zoey -165.4 Miles

Carol Beens & Morgana – 109 Miles

Linda Piette & River 375 Hours

Linda Piette & Radar 75 Hours

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2014 Let’s Get Driving – Those Who Met Milestones

Miles (400, 800, 1200, 1600, 200)

Miles (400, 800, 1200, 1600, 200)

Julie Smith & Penny – 482.1 miles

No one met any of the cumulative milestones for miles this year.

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Cumulative Milestones – Let’s Get Driving

Miles Hours

Carol Beens is our Miles winner with 165 miles driving Zoey

Linda Piette is our Hours Winner with 375 Hours driving River (300 as a single, and 75 in a pair with Radar)

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Highest Miles / Hours

The John Lynch Award

The John Lynch Award was established to honor the memory of MCDA member , volunteer, enthusiastic driving participant and dear friend John Lynch following his untimely death in 1993.

John was kind, fair, even tempered, and generous. His contributions to MCDA were, without fail, valuable and consistent. He was a good sport in every sense of the word.

Recipients of the John Lynch are chosen for significant contributions to MCDA that reflect qualities embodied in John. The selection committee consists of the President of MCDA, the most recent recipient, John’s widow Beth Lynch and the award’s founder, Jocelyn Scofield.

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The John Lynch Award – Past Recipients

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1993 – Jim Smith1994 – William Putnam1995 – Eugene A. Moore1996 – Bethann Lynch1997 – Jocelyn Scofield1998 – Gene Lasher1999 – Carol Beens2000 – Mary Shaw Moore2001 – Carol Becker2002 – Terry Pickett2003 – Larry E. Wheeler2004 – Pamela Minard

2005 – Richard & Ann Pringle

2006 – Astrid Joergens2007 – James L. Pierce2008 – Dennis & Mari

Yancho2009 – Barbara D. Chapman2010 – Alicia Pierce2011 – Frank Cassise2012 – Brian Robertson2013 – Marilyn & Jerry

Zaetta

Show Management Format / Dates

For 2015, the show manager will be Barbara Chapman, with Darlene Daly as Show Secretary.

Combined Test – June 26

Two-day CDE – June 27 & 28

Participants may compete in both events.

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2015 MCDE

ADS 40 in 40 Award – Barbara Chapman

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At the ADS Annual meeting in Acadia this fall our own Barbara Chapman was one of 40 individuals who were were recognized. These people have made a difference for the ADS between 1974 and 2014, and have also worked diligently with related associations, breeds, disciplines, education, outreach and events.

Celebration of MCDA’s 40th Year27

The Metamora Carriage and Driving Association was founded in 1974, which makes this next year our 40th year. Yes, our anniversary is this year, but we want to spread out the celebration over the next 12 months.

At the November MCDA Board Meeting, the Board will consider the formation of a workgroup to develop and execute a variety of activities which will highlight the history of the MCDA and how the Association has changed over those 40 years.

The John Lynch Award

It is now time for the presentation of the John Lynch Award– our club’s most prestigious award.

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Auction29

Silent Auction&

Live Auction

•Our in-house auctioneer - Jerry Zaetta

•Our auction coordinator - Marilyn Zaetta

•Auction assistant - Carol Becker

Proceeds go the MCDA Operating Account