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August 20, 2009 SHGA Minutes:
Meeting was called to order by Pres. Mike Linsalata. Members present were: Pres. Mike L.; Sec. Kim Duve & husband Darryl; Treas. Kim Martin & husband CD; Jan Eiland; Larry & Carole Delange; Tim Wojcik & Patti Pitman; Greg Payne; Brian & Lee Owens; & prospective member Jason Galan. The previous months minutes were read by Sec. Kim D. & Treas. Kim M. gave the treasurer’s report with an ending balance of $3,134.77.
First order of business was the election of a new Vice President. CD Martin was nominated by Pres. Mike L. and was elected by a majority vote. Congratulations CD! We look forward to working with you.
Second order of business was the meal to be served at the Fall Extravaganza. It was decided that we would need two more goats & several briskets. Members Darryl Duve, Greg Payne, & Brian Owens will again be doing the cooking for us for the Extravaganza & they will be in charge of getting all the meat & supplies for the pit together. Thanks Guys. We sure appreciate it. Other members will be in charge of purchasing the rest of the food & serving supplies needed from Sam’s Club. Also we are still in need of door prizes so if anyone knows of any friends or businesses that might be interested in donating something please let them know.
The 2009 Fall Extravaganza will be held this year in the new Master Gardener building at the Montgomery County Extension Office. The date is Sat. Sept. 19th from 9:00am-4:00pm. Coni Ross will be the guest speaker & the cost is $20.00 per person or $40.00 per farm & this includes lunch. For Information Contact: Mike Linsalata 936-718-6976 or Mike Heimer at 936-539-7822. Please make checks payable to SHGA & mail to Montgomery County Extension Office at 9020 FM 1484/Airport Rd. Conroe, TX 77303. Pre-registration deadline is Sept. 16, 2009 or you can register at the door.
The next order of business was a discussion of the December Market Goat Show on Dec. 5, 2009. Patti has confirmed Judge Schroeder for that date. Patti & Tim have reworded our flyers for this show & had them available to everyone at the meeting. We decided to allocate $250.00-$350.00 for Judge Schroeder’s fee & expenses. Buckles will be awarded to Grand & Reserve winners. Sponsers for awards are still needed as are suggestions for class winner awards. Buckles will be purchased from Superior Tropheys in New Waverly. We had 40 entries for this show last year & hope to have more than that this year so everyone mark your calenders for this show.
In other business: The Texas A&M Clinic on Small Ruminates is scheduled for Sept. 30, 2009. This should be very educational & informative for any members who wish to attend.
A motion to adjourn was made by Greg Payne & seconded by Jan Eiland. Meeting was adjourned by Pres. Mike Linsalata.
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