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Field Day 2007 - Ed Borman from Kimball, MN driving Matt and Doc, giving rides to spectators.

Winter 2008 Newsletter

Annual Dinner & Meeting

Sunday, February 24th, 2008 at "The Landing" in St. Anna, MN

Doors will open at 10:45 am. Enjoy social time before dinner. The meal will begin promptly at 12:00 noon, followed by our Annual Meeting.

Cost to members: $6.50 per person. The club picks up the remaining balance, tax and gratuity.

Directions to "The Landing": From I-94, exit at Avon. Go North on County Road 9 approximately 5 miles to St. Anna. Turn West (left) on County Road 154 and go 1 mile. The Landing will be on the left side. Phone: 320.845.4666.

  • Items for door prizes are appreciated and can be turned in when you arrive at the meeting.
  • If you wish, you may bring a dessert to share. A table will be set up at the end of the food line.
  • Please arrive early enough to purchase your tickets so that we can begin eating at noon.
  • The 2007 NMDHA Field Day videos/DVD's will be available for purchase.

Agenda Items:

  1. Three Directors positions are open for election this year. Nominations will be accepted during the meeting with voting to follow, so start thinking about who you would like to nominate.
  2. A new Draft Horse Queen for 2008-2009 will be selected at the meeting. If your parents are active members of the club and own draft horses or mules, you are eligible to become a queen. Good public speaking skills are a real plus. You are also required to be present at our 2008 Field Day. Thank You---Amanda Schaefer, Cold Spring, MN---for representing our club this past year.
  3. A reminder on the voting rules as it is stated in the By-Laws. There is one vote per membership. A family membership is considered one vote. When you arrive and pay for your meal ticket, you will receive a ballot to vote for 3 Directors, and a ballot to vote for a Queen. Please save these until the meeting starts.

Annual Dues:

Please look on your mailing label. If the year printed is 2008, your membership is up for renewal in February and no further newsletters will be sent until membership is renewed. Membership renewals are $5.00 and may be paid at the annual meeting, or sent to treasurer JoAnn Holthaus at the address shown at the bottom of this newsletter.

Other News:

Each year at the Field Day we raffle off a foal as a fundraiser for our club. We will need to have a foal lined up for purchase this spring.

Condolences:

Claude Sinnen, age 86, of Shakoppe, MN passed away on December 12th. Claude was an active member for many years and especially enjoyed taking photos at club events. Our respectful regards to Mary Lou and all of the Sinnen family members on this loss.

Allen Baerg, Bingham Lake, MN passed away on December 24th, three days before his 56th birthday. Our sympathies go out to Darlene and the rest of the family.

Upcoming Events:

  • Riders In-Cahoots Sleigh Rally on Saturday Feb 9, 2008 at the Itasca County Fairgrounds in Grand Rapids. Judging begins at noon. Entry fee is $5. Entries and spectators welcome! Spaghetti meal follows. Indoor concessions and restrooms. Contact Bobbie Kleffman at 218.244.0538.
  • Paul Olson's Annual Sleigh & Cutter Drive on Sunday, Feb 10, 2008 at Paul's home 5 miles south of Ogilvie on County Road 10. Hook up around 11 am with the drive from 12:00 noon until 3:00 pm. Potluck to follow. Plates, utensils, and coffee will be furnished. Please bring a dish to pass. For more information contact Paul @320.272.4490 (c) or 612.390.0672. Bring your sleigh and horses! Paul says there is about 4 1/2 to 5 miles of nicely groomed trails.
  • Spring Plow Days: More information will be sent in the next newsletter.
  • NMDHA Summer Picnic & Meeting will be held at noon on sunday, June 22, 2008. More information will be provided in the next newsletter.
  • 2008 Murray County Draft Horse Show will be on July 12 (3 pm) and July 13 (10:30 am) at the Murray County Fairgrounds, Slayton, MN.
  • NMDHA Fall Field Day will be held Saturday, September 27, 2008 hosted by Hilary Bruner in Belgrade, MN.

Advertisements: A reminder that members have free advertisement in our newsletter.

Contact Names and Addresses:

  • Josie Stang (Secretary) 15702 Co Rd 21, Watkins, MN 55389 320.764.2739
  • Joann Holthaus (Treasurer) Box 232, Richmond, MN 56368 320.597.2380
  • Carla Wolbeck (Historian) 36697 Co Rd 2, St Joseph, MN 320.252.7991
  • Karen Herman (Webmaster) 14753 80th St So, Hastings, MN 651.436.7119 email: HermanFarmsContr@aol.com

Or, you may contact any of the Directors listed on the "Contact Us" page.