Fort Dalles Days Pro Rodeo

The regular monthly meeting of the Fort Dalles Rodeo Association was called to order by President Wally Wolf at 7:15 PM, October 14, 2009 at The Fort Dalles Riders Clubhouse.

Wally invited everyone to a planning meeting for combined activities in The Dalles area on October 23rd at 7:00 Pm at Mary Linebarger’s residence at 309 Court Street. Wally has attended one of these meetings and thinks it is a good thing for us to be involved with.
Wally reported it is in the works to lease the rodeo grounds for the 2010 rodeo. He also reported a group is working to see about buying the land. Mike Urness is spearheading this effort.
We need to get the word out ASAP we will be at our present location in 2010.

Jake Grossmiller reported he had been contacted concerning grant writing to possibly purchase the present property. Wally shared they had done really well at the hospital by getting grants. We will check into this further.

Chris reported on the tearing down of the announcer’s booth and box seats. After demo we will look at different designs for rebuilding.

Helen reported for GeGe: Banquet Schedule. After discussion and a phone call is was decided to have it at the Parrish Hall on March 13th. GeGe will chair the event. She will be meeting with the new queen Robin Sallee and her mother on Wed. October 21st to go over rules, schedules, etc.

Kim reported we have a bank balance of $7005.85 as of 9-30-2009. Have some money to deposit, and a few bills to pay. Reported we did not use the line of credit this year to operate the rodeo. We need to remember $4007.00 is earmarked to start the crisis fund for the NPRA. Jake reported he has turned in 173 Wrangler tickets for $1349.00, down a little from 2008. Fred will contact the Dufur fire department about contracting for 2010, and to see if they got their cut from 2009. Need to find 2 more event sponsors, as that cost us $6000.00

Michelle reported she will be bringing samples of different newsletter layouts for us to look at the November meeting. Wally feels we should publish the balance so people know where the money goes.

Helen presented an idea for the crisis fund. Jake moved and Steve 2nd Fred and Helen will put the proposal together and Fred will present it at the Convention. Motion carried. Wally, Fred, Jake, Bodie, Barb and Helen will attend the NPRA Convention in Salem on the 24th of October. Helen will drive “the Granny Van” they will meet at 10AM @ K&H. Please wear a white shirt and blue jeans. Helen will RSVP for the group.

Barb’s TETWP report: Will write a letter to the Mid Columbia Health Foundation asking to team up for 2010.

Jake moved and Fred 2nd the secretary is instructed to cast a unanimous ballot for the following board members:
President: Wally Wolf ; V-P: Steve Hunt
Rodeo Director: Fred Fahrni Secretary: Helen Rolfe
Directors: Chris Olson, Chris Roberts, Bodie Rose, & Michelle Dollarhide. Michelle will be completing Erin Weedman’s 1 year term. The other directors are 3 year terms.

Dee Davidson and Kim Burns were nominated for Treasurer. After secret balloting Dee Davidson is the new Treasurer. Kim and Dee will handle the transfer of books.

After much discussion about “Elk Season” the annual planning retreat was scheduled for Sunday November 8th at 9AM at Columbia River Bank Ad Min Building. Wally will contact Leonard about making the necessary arrangements.