https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1M8UAyQWTqehO0bWRxatcLzm0XHOYaP-XNfZ2ZA-ZeuI\/edit#gid=0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\nFeeding Schedule Feedback:<\/b><\/p>\n\n- \n
\n- 88.9% \u00a0of respondents got dates that worked for them (i.e. one respondent did not)<\/span><\/li>\n
- 60% felt it was better than last year, 44% of the respondents felt the system was the same as last year<\/span><\/li>\n
- Over 85% of respondents felt self -sign up works, and 89% were satisfied with the system<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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\n- Written Comments:<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\n- The instructions were helpful, and the tool was pretty straight forward to use<\/span><\/li>\n
- Anna was helpful<\/span><\/li>\n
- The idea of self-sign up was well-liked, and is something we should continue<\/span><\/li>\n
- There were requests to have greater visibility to who people were signing up with, and truck feedings were hard to decipher<\/span><\/li>\n
- Members don\u2019t think the system is perfect, there is room for improvement, we should continue to look for how to make the system easier to use with greater visibility\/simplicity<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Emergency Preparedness (Anna & Linda):<\/b><\/p>\n
There are four major emergencies we need to be prepared for:<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
\n- Horse injuries: Know the herd<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\n- If you find a horse injured, you are responsible to help the horse, and find the owner or vet<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
- People Injuries:<\/b> It is important to know the signs of a concussion, and never hesitate to call 9-1-1- for someone. \u00a0See the email Anna sent with concussion information , and become familiar with the signs of concussions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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\n- Fire\/Evacuation:<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\n- Recently we learned a lot with the Tilden Fire: Anna lined up enough horse trailers and 4 trainers in less than 30 minutes to be on call in case we needed to load horses and evacuate. The board was on top of this, following the reports, and prepared to evacuate if it came to that. <\/span><\/li>\n
- Sally coordinated a trailer loading day today to help horses practice loading.<\/span><\/li>\n
- If you have a trailer \u2013 make sure Anna knows this!<\/span><\/li>\n
- In a fire the \u201cgo to\u201d place will be the ring pasture \u2013 this is the decision point where evacuation or fence cutting determinations will be made. In the event of a fire, do not go into the pasture to look for your horse, this detracts from the fire department\u2019s ability to help us evacuate. If there is a fire \u2013 stay near the ring, and list to the President (or acting President) for instruction and guidance. We have the capability to haul out horses, and take them to several local facilities, but to do this would require tremendous cooperation and teamwork.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Chip Your Horse: Bella was available to discuss the importance of microchipping your horse, and in particular in an evacuation this can help. \u00a0Your vet can chip your horse for ~$25, with little risk of side effects. \u00a0We are also hoping to plan a microchipping clinic in the coming weeks.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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\n- Quarantine \u2013 the recent laminitis issues tested our ability to deal with a quarantine type situation (i.e. Strangles, or EHV-1). We learned that we need to continue to explore where horses would go in an outbreak\/quarantine situation.<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Medical Supplies: We have recently refreshed and spent over $500 in medical supplies. If you use something, replace it or contact Anna to pay for it so that when an emergency occurs we\u2019re prepared.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Proposed Rule Change re: Former Members on Waitlist (Heather\/All)<\/span><\/p>\nDiscussion postponed to next board meeting<\/span> \u2013 <\/b>below is a draft of the rule change under consideration:Proprietary OHA members, who after years of membership, decide to leave OHA (in good standing) and then later want to rejoin again will be given priority over those on the new member wait list. These folks will take priority over new prospective members, but after the second horse list.<\/span><\/p>\nThe new rule would include the following terms and conditions:<\/span><\/p>\n\n- To be eligible, the departing Proprietary member should become an Associate member, and complete the requirements of being an Associate to remain eligible. If the members leaves, and does not elect to maintain an Associate member status, then they will not be considered eligible for this, and to rejoin they would need to apply and be placed at the bottom of the waitlist.<\/span><\/li>\n
- The departing member would need to request that they be put on the waitlist at the time they terminate their membership.\u00a0 They could not request to be added to the top of the waitlist at any other time.<\/span><\/li>\n
- The departing member would be placed on the waitlist following any other former members who were previously added to the waitlist.<\/span><\/li>\n
- The rules applying to declining an offer of a space would apply; that is, if a former member on the waitlist declines an offer of a space three times, they would need to reapply and would be placed at the bottom of the waitlist.<\/span><\/li>\n
- The rule would apply prospectively, to any individual giving up their membership on or after the date the rule is adopted.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
\n- Organizational Needs\/ Priorities (Heather\/All)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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\n- AGP project priorities<\/span>\n
\n- EBMUD\u2019s criteria for capital improvement projects:<\/span>\n
\n- Not include routine maintenance OHA is required to do under terms of lease: internal fences and gates, troughs, plumbing, electrical, buildings, corrals, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n
- EMBUD refers to this work as \u201cLong-Term Maintenance\u201d in the lease – Needed no more than annually<\/span><\/li>\n
- Promote improvement or preservation of the varied ecosystems on the property<\/span><\/li>\n
- Not projects that are strictly for OHA\u2019s convenience<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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\n- Projects that are primarily in the best interests of the health and well-being of the horses and secondarily for our own convenience or comfort.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Facilities work that we want to do, that EBMUD does not consider Long-Term Maintenance or is not willing to fund.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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Ideas were written on a flip chart and members voted for their highest and lowest priorities using colored stickers. \u00a0Results were tabulated after the meeting, and are as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
\n\n\n| OHA Membership Project Prioritization<\/b><\/td>\n | <\/td>\n | <\/td>\n | <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\n| General Membership Meeting 9\/23\/17<\/span><\/td>\n | <\/td>\n | <\/td>\n | <\/td>\n | <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
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\n| Project<\/b><\/td>\n | Highest Priority<\/b><\/td>\n | Lowest Priority<\/b><\/td>\n | Score (Highest – Lowest)<\/b><\/td>\n | Possible Capital Improvement?<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| Hay Tents<\/span><\/td>\n | 14<\/span><\/td>\n | 0<\/span><\/td>\n | 14<\/span><\/td>\n | Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| Red barn repairs<\/span><\/td>\n | 14<\/span><\/td>\n | 2<\/span><\/td>\n | 12<\/span><\/td>\n | Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| LSR\/USR Water source<\/span><\/td>\n | 8<\/span><\/td>\n | 0<\/span><\/td>\n | 8<\/span><\/td>\n | Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| Back 40 shelter<\/span><\/td>\n | 10<\/span><\/td>\n | 2<\/span><\/td>\n | 8<\/span><\/td>\n | No<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| Grade road to Seaview<\/span><\/td>\n | 5<\/span><\/td>\n | 0<\/span><\/td>\n | 5<\/span><\/td>\n | Maybe<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| New route to Pear Orchard<\/span><\/td>\n | 4<\/span><\/td>\n | 1<\/span><\/td>\n | 3<\/span><\/td>\n | No<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | | | | | | |