 Kambah PC represented at Zone ODE
Sunday, 10 May 2009
Upcoming events and announcements updated 17 Oct 09Rally day minutes.
KAMBAH PONY CLUB GENERAL MEETING MINUTES 10 JANUARY 2010
Present; Karina, Soraya, Annie, Kristie Lee , Anthony, Mary anne, Kathy, Steph, Bec, Talea, Kristy, Brendan, Judy, Nikki, David, Gary, Vicki,Carole, Peter, Fia, Elisha and Sue
General business:
- Upcoming events; Michelago Sporting – first weekend in February
Bungendore show- last weekend in January. Organisers are still looking for stewards (who receive free entry for helping)
Nikki received an email from a representative from Thoroughbred Park re a steeplechase being run for Pony Clubbers with a pony under 12hh on the Canberra Black Opal Stakes ( 7 March). A cash prize is offered to the winning club. Apparently there will also be Arabian ,and Quarter horse races in the future.
2.Zone meeting December 2009- issues raised :
In 2009 the Zone voted that a paramedic be present for Zone events (not club events). It was found that the fees charged to competitors were insufficient to meet costs and these costs are also expected to rise from $550 per day to $660 per day. Zone has listed a range of options to meet these costs. It was agreed that Sue D would send the email listing options to members who are asked to advise Sue of their preference for the Zone representatives of KPC to feedback to the \February Zone meeting.
We confirmed that Brendan Maunder is our First Aid Officer at KPC, and that we were pleased to have St Johns Ambulance present at our gymkhana. We discussed first aid training for additional people at KPC but no decision was made.
The NSW PC proposed that the State Dressage Championships be moved from August to January from next year. Discussion seemed to suggest that KPC would prefer the dressage to remain in August due to the heat of January and because of school holidays.
3.Camp forms will be collected at the February rally.
4.: KPC events :KPC has two competitions in the Zone calendar this year. The gymkhana in September , and a jump day was listed for 16 May. We discussed the May option and it was agreed a combined dressage and jump day would maximize the number of competitors . Competitors could choose to ride in both disciplines or only one.
- Kristie Lee expressed the need for ideas from the members as to what they would like to do at rallies. This requires further discussion. We can consider upcoming competitions when planning rallies, and also the Pony Club proficiency certificates to inform rally planning.
6.Fundraising Nikki discussed Kaz jodhpurs which will give a proportion of the cost of jodhpurs to the club . The jodhs are custom made, with a variety of colours, and the more orders received the greater the return to the club. Adults $85, Kids $65. More information will be circulated
Another idea was selling KPC drink bottles which could be a fundraiser and also ensure riders drink enough in the hot weather.
- Next rally. A twilight or early morning rally was discussed with a sleep over in the club house as a practice for PC camp. This would also avoid the heat of the day. An email will be sent soon to discuss options and to clarify plans.
Meeting closed 2pm Next meeting at February rally
Three riders represented Kambah PC at the Zone 16 ODE, see pics in the Gallery.
Keeping members informed - Updated 17 Oct 09
Recently added: Kambah Pony Club Member Proforma; fill out your details and attach a photo of you and your horse, and bring it in to the club to decorate the clubhouse walls - see link below.
OCTOBER - LOTS of Fun Stuff on this Month - It's time for our big day of the year!
Kambah PC Gymkhana 18 Oct 09 - additional information
- DRESS CODE (which was not specified on the program) Is Full PC Uniform for all Ring events and Show Jumping.
- Polo shirts may be worn for sporting/games in the afternoon only.
- Full Program can is attached below
- Parents/Volunteers please nominate yourself to Sue, to help on any of the rings/games, it may be as simple as holding a stop watch and recording the time, or handing out ribbons and recording the placings.
- This event is also one of our major fundraisers through the canteen - donations of cakes/snacks etc will increase the variety of food on the day and improve the overall sales.
- A Ribbon Recylce/Refund Raffle will be initiated. Riders will receive 1 ticket per ribbon returned.
- The Elizabeth Skillbeck Memorial Trophy is up for grabs.
- The Presidents Cup - Age groups will be 12 & Under, and 13 & Over (on the day) Kambah members must have attended 3 Rally days to be eligible, unless the 'brand new member' exemption applies.
- Helmet Safety Rule is to be adhered to. Must be worn at all times when mounted, whilst tacking/Un-tacking, and whilst in the horse yards.
- If you are attending any of these events and your horse needs a lift, contact the committe to co-ordinate. The more members who attend, the better the exposure for our club, and of course as riders, you gain more experience and have more fun with your horse. You could also be in the running to be selected to represent 'our club' and 'Zone 16' at State level.
What's coming up in November
- Kambah PC are having a 'Car Boot sale' (no dealers) at the KPC Grounds on 7 Nov 09. Hopefully there will be lots of pre loved horse gear waiting for a new home; however, anything that will fit in your car boot can be sold. This is a fundraiser for KPC, and a small fee per car space will apply.
- Rally Day 8 Nov 09. Focus of the day will be the Jamboree events.
- Zone 16 Jamboree, Bungendore Showgrounds 14-15 Nov 09. There will be a dinner on Saturday night. Please express your interest, as transport (possibly hiring a truck if required) will be arranged in order to encourage maximum attendance.
- Trevor Morris Clinic has been rescheduled for 21-22 Nov 09. Cost will be $109 per rider, which is for 2 sessions per day. Please email the club secretary Sue Donaldson drdonald@homemail.com to book your place. If numbers are low, the clinic will be opened up to other clubs, and those who had already expressed an interest will be offered first refusal.
More information on events can be found on the Zone 16 website
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