Old Peoples Riding Club
Crops and Canes, Clarke County, VA
Minutes of the February 24, 2008 Meeting
The Crops and Canes chapter of the Old Peoples Riding Club gathered on February
24, 2008 at 4 p.m. for a membership meeting. Those present were Amy
Grimm, Kevin Yungk, Nancy Specht, Patricia Harper, Cindy Iwersen, Robin Laird,
and Karen Young. Each person renewed their membership for 2008. Dues
were collected and waivers were signed for the 2008 membership year.
Officers were elected for the year. President: Amy Grimm, Vice President:
Cindy Iwersen, Treasurer: Nancy Specht, Membership Coordinator: Patricia Harper,
Secretary: Karen Young.
Discussion of club activities and upcoming events was a main focus of the
meeting. The OPRC National Rally and the new Year-End Awards program
were covered. Crops and Canes planned its next meeting for 4 p.m. on
March 30. Some members discussed attending the Tri-State Riding Club event
scheduled for March 29 which will focus on confidence building. Also discussed
was the Battlefield Equestrian Society’s Crystal Crown Series judged
pleasure ride on April 27. A future meeting of Crops and Canes was planned
for April 13. The Crops and Canes chapter is excited about the upcoming
year. There will be many exciting trails to wander together with opportunities
to help one another and share knowledge on good horse care practices and safe
handling techniques.