After the Blessing and the usual fine meal, President, Stan Glazier let the gavel fall at 7:30pm.  Attending the meeting were several guests from Champaign and Montgomery Co. OHC’s.   Pres. Lori Long with Champaign Co. and a couple from her group were seeking ways to improve fund raising.  They thought perhaps it would be a great idea to joint venture between clubs to create more interest in increasing club memberships.  A Motion was brought forth to form a committee to generate ideas.  This committee will report to our membership at the February meeting. 

      Stan reported that the Mohican ride will be April 30 – May 3, 2010.  Those interested see member Karla Evans.  Stan also reported that the Shelby County Fairground is selling advertisements to be placed on sections of fence to help build their new horse arena and warm up arena.  The cost is $125.00 a section for the warm up arena and $225.00 for the main arena. 

      Following the meeting our annual White Elephant Auction was held.  It was 45 minutes of fun and raised a fair amount of money.  Some of which came from Lori Long’s group!  Thanks to all who helped support our fund raiser. 

      Count taker, Rachel Furlong tells me there were 26 people in attendance at our meeting.  Just think how much more could have been raised if that was doubled! 

      If you are interested in attending our next meeting it’s easy!  Just come to High Point Farm on Feb. 13, 2010.  Carry in dinner begins at 7pm, meeting to follow. 

      I liked something that Montg. Co. had in it’s March newsletter in 2009.  So I thought I would close and share it with you…

   “Until one has loved an animal, part of their soul remains un-awakened.’

Till next time – Galley.