CSTR Fall Newsletter13 - Cross State Trail Ride, Inc

CSTR NEWSLETTER
Fall & Winter 2013-2014
2014 DATES
Annual Meeting
February 15
SPRING RIDE
JUNE 7 & 8
Entries due by
June 1st
AUGUST RIDE
AUG 9 - 17
Entries due by
June 30TH OR
FIRST 100
HORSES
MEMBERSHIP
RENEWALS
DUE BY APR 1
INDIVIDUAL IS
$ 35.00
FAMILY IS
$45.00
THE SPRING RIDE
June 7 & 8, 2014
Escoheag, RI
Escoheag RI is on the definite possibility list for the 2014 Spring Ride
List. Campsite will be the LeGrand
Reynolds Horsemen’s Camping
Area at Arcadia State Park.
Loretta Vincz will be ride manager
and Ron Walker will co-chair. Anyone interested in helping with trails
and other work details should contact Loretta at 401-578-7388 or e-mail
[email protected]
or to Ron at 401-721-9893 or e-mail to
[email protected]
WE ARE ON THE WEB
WWW.CSTRONLINE.COM
THE 45th AUGUST RIDE
Aug 9 - 17, 2014
Swanzey, NH
Can it be 45 years already?
On the pretty sure, maybe list is Kitty
Picotte’s property of Old Homestead
Highway in Swanzey, NH. Kathy
Livingston is hard at work putting the
pieces together. We will update you on
progress at the February meeting.
We were last there in 2008.
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CSTR NEWSLETTER Fall & Winter 2013-2014
2013 OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE
President
----------------Permanent
Larry Marshall 978-355-4935
Judy Atkins
P. O. Box 1243, Barre, MA 01005 Patricia A. Darmofal
Vice-President
Diana Leavitt
Ron Walker 401-829-6851
Mary McKenney
195 Scott Rd., Cumberland RI
Margo Petracone
03864
Butch Sinclair
Recording Secretary
Carolyn Spencer
Karen Reardon, 978-363-2702
Kathy Tobey
26 Church St., W. Newbury, MA Rebecca Varney
01985
SUNSHINE COMMITTEE
Corresponding Secretary
Carolyn
Spencer,
Loretta Vincz 401-578-7388
1806
Old
Louisquesset Pike,
700 Plainfield Pike, N Scituate RI
Lincoln,
RI
02865
02857
401-722-5870.
Treasurer
Patricia Darmofal 978-372-1986
12 Kelly St Haverhill, MA 01832
CSTR OFFICERS
NEWSLETTER &
WEBSITE
Pat Darmofal
978-372-1986
[email protected]
Deadlines and Dates to
Remember
Deadlines · Education Assistance Fund
– Sept 1
· Spring ride entries by June
1st
· August ride entries by June
30th
· August ride cancellation
deadline for full rebate by
July 15th
· Membership renewals due
by April 1st
WHERE TO GO
FOR INFO
For Ride Information
Larry Marshall
[email protected]
978-355-4935
P. O. Box 1243,
Barre, MA 01005
For CSTR Memberships
Loretta Vincz
401-578-7388
700 Plainfield Pike
N. Scituate, RI 02857
For Membership Application
Diana Leavitt
155 South Rd
Deerfield, NH 03038
[email protected]
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Laura Delaney
Bunny Joseph
Karen Wood
Jenny Omasta
Gary Omasta
Kim Hackett Ort
Karen DesRoche
978-352-5055
860-537-5234
603-362-4210
978-766-6127
978-771-3928
978-502-3487
603-525-3632
NEW MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS
The new membership process is working well. A limited
number of new members will be admitted each year and will
become full members with all privileges and responsibilities.
The Application Process is as follows and must be adhered to
exactly:
1. A membership application must be received by mail,
For 2015 applicants, new dates will be announced at the
Feb Meeting. Applications to be submitted between Oct 1
& 31 with a decision being made in November.
2. Application must be accompanied by a recommendation
from a current CSTR member.
3. Applicant must have already participated in a June CSTR
weekend before application.
4. A limited number of new members will be accepted each
year. Acceptance is at the sole discretion of the
Membership Committee and the CSTR BOD.
5. Applicants will be notified in February of the results.
Membership applications are available on the website at
www.cstronline.com or from Diana Leavitt
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CSTR NEWSLETTER Fall & Winter 2013-2014
THE 2014 CSTR
ANNUAL
MEETING AND
BANQUET
WILL BE A
POT LUCK
SUPPER
FOLLOWED BY
A
GENERAL
MEETING
AND
ELECTION OF
OFFICERS
ANNUAL MEETING FEB 15, 2014
SATURDAY,
FEBRUARY 15, 2014
Set Up for Pot Luck
begins at 3:30
We must be out of
the hall by 8
General arrival begins at
4 PM with Dinner starting at
4:15 pm
PLEASE BRING
A MAIN COURSE
DISH OR
CASSEROLE
WITH YOU
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
WILL MEET AT 2:00 PM
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
AND THE ADVISORS WILL
MEET AT 3:00 PM
General Membership
Meeting at approximately
5:00 pm
Clean up begins at 7:30
NEW LOCATION
LEOMINSTER LODGE OF ELKS
134 NORTH MAIN ST
LEOMINSTER, MA 01453
THE CLUB WILL
PROVIDE
TABLEWARE,
DRINKS, ROLLS/
BUTTER, &
DESSERT
LEOMINSTER LODGE OF ELKS
134 NORTH MAIN STREET,
LEOMINSTER, MA 01453
North Main Street is Rte 12
From Rte 2, take Exit 31 south into
Leominster for just under a mile Hall will
be on the right between Hammond St and
Richardson St
MAP LINK -
http://www.bing.com/maps/default.aspx?rtp=adr.~pos.42.5371453911066_-71.7576339840889_134+N+Main+St+Leominster%
2c+MA+01453_Elks+Lodge_(978)+534-8737&where1=134+N+Main+St+Leominster%2c+MA+01453
Local hotels:
Motel 6 http://www.motel6.com/reservations/motel_detail.aspx?num=1061
48 Commercial Rd, Leominster, MA 01453 · (978) 537-8161
Super 8/Day’s Inn
http://www.daysinn.com/hotels/massachusetts/leominster/days-inn-leominsterfitchburg-area/hotel-overview?
482 North Main Street, Leominster, MA 01453 (978)-537-2800
Hilton Doubletree http://doubletree3.hilton.com/en/hotels/massachusetts/
99 Erdman Way, Leominster, MA 01453 (978) 534-9000
SNOW CALLS WILL BE POSTED ON THE WEBSITE
WWW.CSTRONLINE.COM
QUESTIONS ?? -- CALL MARGO PETRACONE
978-621-9815
[email protected]
NON MEMBER FRIENDS ARE WELCOME TO THIS FUNCTION
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CSTR NEWSLETTER Fall & Winter 2013-2014
Notes from the Executive Board:
A voting ballot is included with the newsletter. Bill Bourgeault passed
away this fall and we have a slot open on the Board of Directors. The
Board is offering two names to the membership, one of which should be
chosen for the Board position. Both Bunny Joseph and Larry Marshall
have been long time members of Cross State. Larry has served as
President for a good number of years and is stepping down from that position and will remain as a
temporary member of the Board as the immediate past president. Larry has worked on several spring
rides as ride manager and has also been involved in a number of August rides. Bunny Joseph has
been an August ride manager, has been an advisory Board Member and has helped on several spring
and August rides. Both have taken an active interest in Cross State and either one would be an asset
to the Board as full time members.
The Nominating Committee is presenting a slate of officers on the official ballot included with this
newsletter. The office of VP is being contested and a short bio on the nominees is included.
We are moving the annual meeting once again to a new venue, this time, the Leominster Lodge of
Elks - information and directions are included. Leominster is central to the NE area and readily available off Rte 2.
It was nice to see a new crop of younger members at the August ride this year. We enjoyed the company of three young men and three young ladies who livened up both the trail and the camp.
The 2013 Rides would not have been possible without the work of
some of our members.
June ride thanks go to Beth & Richard Sturn as ride chairs.
We
returned to Koszela Farm in Greene RI. It was a very wet start with
a deluge on Friday night, but the old gravel pit where we were parked dried out completely and
quickly and the weekend weather was great. The club enjoyed a Friday night welcome pizza party,
new this year. The pizza party event that will probably become a yearly opening to our June ride.
Thanks to Ron Walker for arranging it. Thank you also to everyone who contributed in making this
ride a success.
The August Ride returned to Brookfield NY and we were again hosted by the Abrams Family.
Alan Sawyer and Nancy Avery chaired the ride and had help from numerous CSTR members in getting
the trails marked and the field prepared. We had another great ride in NY and enjoyed a really nice
trail system.
Entertainment Kudos also go to Jen Omasta for the great entertainment program that she set up.
A country blue grass band put on a show one night that was a great hit and enjoyed by all as we
danced and sang the night away.
CSTR NEWSLETTER Fall & Winter 2013-2014
SCENES FROM THE LUNCH
STOP AT YARROW HILL
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CSTR NEWSLETTER Fall & Winter 2013 - 2014
CSTR EDUCATION ASSISTANCE FUND
FORMS POSTED
ON THE WEBSITE
Education Assistance is available to CSTR members. The assistance program is funded with
proceeds from our open pleasure ride held in June each year. We are now offering education
assistance to all junior family members, whether or not they have participated in a CSTR ride,
as long as they carry a full course load. Assistance will also be offered to adult CSTR members who are furthering their education and following an accredited course.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
Recipient must be a current member of CSTR.
Recipient shall receive $300.00 per year for college or other further education beyond high school.
Recipient shall be required to complete a scholarship application each year to receive any additional scholarship awards.
Additional scholarship awards beyond the first year shall depend upon recipient
maintaining passing grades.
All scholarship awards shall depend upon funds available.
Completed applications must be mailed by September 1
Contact for
Education Assistance Fund
MARY McKENNEY
33 Turkey Hill Rd.
West Newbury, MA 01985
Applications for Education Assistance can be obtained by contacting Mary McKenney:
Call her at 978-774-1495 - or -E-mail her at [email protected] or Write her at 33Turkey Hill Rd., West Newbury, MA 01985
Sunshine Committee
The Sunshine Committee is responsible for responding to reports of serious
illness or deaths among CSTR members. Report any such happenings to
Carolyn Spencer, Old Louisquesset Pike, Lincoln, RI 02865
401-722-5870. [email protected]
A better response can be made if you notify her immediately.
Our membership is spread all over New England and beyond, which
makes it hard for one person to keep track.
CSTR NEWSLETTER Fall & Winter 2013 - 2014
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2014 CSTR MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL FORM
THERE WILL BE A DROP BOX AT THE ANNUAL MEETING FOR RENEWALS. THEY CAN ALSO BE MAILED TO THE
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY. Dues must be paid by April 1, 2014 or you will forfeit your membership. Checks for 2014 dues will
not be deposited until after March 1st, 2014. MAIL DUES AND ADDRESS CHANGES TO:
LORETTA VINCZ, 700 PLAINFIELD PIKE, N. SCITUATE, RI 02857
NAME_______________________________________________________________________________________________
E-MAIL______________________________________________________________________________ (Please print clearly)
ADDRESS____________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________Zip code ______________
Home Phone _____________________________
Do you accept messages by text? ______
Cell Phone ______________________
Membership type _______ family ($45) or _______ individual ($35)
List the names of all Family Members & ages of juniors includes children under 18 ( or under 21 if in school ) Juniors who are past this age
must convert to an individual membership.
_________________________________________________ _________________________________________________
_________________________________________________ _________________________________________________
The Cross State Website at www.cstronline.com will be your source for newsletter and general information. The August Ride application will continue to come in the mail. Newsletters may also be sent in .pdf format to your e-mail address. If you do not have access to the internet, please check below to receive your newsletters by postal mail.
_____ I do not have access to the Internet - Please continue to forward my information by postal mail.
2014 CSTR OFFICER BALLOT
NAME OF CSTR MEMBER SUBMITTING BALLOT _____________________________________________________________
President
Vice-president (see write-ups on the next page)
______ Ron Walker
______
Gary Omasta
______ ________________________
______
Rich Sams
______
Laura Delaney
Corresponding Secretary
Recording Secretary
______ Loretta Vincz
______
Karen Reardon
______ ________________________
______
____________________________
Treasurer
Board of Directors (Executive Committee) vote for 1
______ Patricia Darmofal
______
Bunny Joseph
______ ________________________
______
Larry Marshall
The Cross State Trail Ride, Inc., Nominating Committee is pleased to present a Slate of Officers for 2014.
'Write-in' candidates and votes will be accepted for the Officers. Make certain that your write in candidate has
agreed to serve if elected. You may either mail in your ballot, or bring it with you to the February Meeting. Fifteen minutes after the meeting opens, the voting will be closed and ballots will be counted. NO ballots will be
provided at the meeting. Family memberships are entitled to two votes. Individual memberships (18 years and
older) receive one vote
MAIL IN BALLOTS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN FEB. 5, 2014 Ballot envelopes must be marked
"ELECTIONS" and be MAILED TO: BILL KNOTT, P. O. BOX 783, UPTON, MA 01568
GARY OMASTA
I am pleased to have had the CSTR BOD nominate me for the office of Vice President. I have been a volunteer for most of my life for many
organizations. Most notably, I have been a past member of the BOD for the Hampshire County Riding Club, a Ride Manager for Eastern Competitive
Trail Ride Association (Claude Hill Rides), a Rangemaster for Northeast Six Shooters (Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association), and a 10-year volunteer
for the Boy Scouts of America. I have also been a member of the Mounted Patrol for the Hampshire County Sherriff’s Department, serving in their
Search and Rescue Unit. Professionally, I have worked as an EMT, a Carpenter, and a Construction supervisor. Both in my private and professional life, I
have developed a reputation for fairness, dedication, and for ethical treatment of others.
I have been a Cross State member for over 35 years, beginning in 1977 as a “Cross State Kid”. I have served on many committees over the years,
including the Summer Ride Committee 11 years, the Banquet Committee and entertainment committee for many years, and the Advisory Board for two
separate terms. I have also been the Summer Ride Chairman three times, and served as CSTR President prior to my children being born. I now attend
Cross State with my wife (whom I met on CSTR) and my two children, who are both 4th generation Cross State members. I have a unique perspective
that I can offer as an officer for Cross State. My longstanding history and diverse experience of service and leadership to this and other clubs can speak
for itself. More personally, as I have gone from “Cross State Kid” to “Cross State Dad”, I have a very strong investment in wanting to see the club stay
strong for the next generation. I would appreciate the chance to serve for CSTR once again in a more active role.
Gary Omasta
RICH SAMS
Dear CSTR Members,
First let me say that we have 3 people running for the Vice President position and that all 3 are very good people and highly qualified to hold the office.
Having said that, please allow me to introduce myself to the members that may not know me.
My name is Rich Sams and I've been a member of CSTR since 2006. I've had horses almost all my life; my father bought my first horse for me when I was 7, and having
grown up most of my life on a small ranch in East Texas, I've been on a horse since before I could walk. The only time horses were not in my life as a steady diet was
during the time I served in the USMC. I was in a Recon company from 1976-1984, but I still rode when I'd come home on leave. I hold a BS degree from the University of
TN, Knoxville, in Geology and a Masters degree in Environmental Geology from the University of Texas, Austin. I received a second Masters from Stephen F. Austin
University in Education.
As a horseman I have been involved with several breeds. I have raised, shown and worked both Quarter Horses and Appaloosa horses; I have also raised both Spanish
Arabians and black Straight Egyptian Arabians, and today I ride and breed the smooth-gaited Missouri Fox Trotter. Several of our members own and ride horses that I bred
and foaled at my place.
Besides showing in some of the biggest shows in the country, The All American Quarter Horse Congress and The Opportunity, I was an advisor for a local 4H pony club in
my home town of Nacogdoches as well as helping several Boy Scouts get their Merit Badges in horsemanship. As you can see I have been involved in horses for a very
long time. I have attended clinics with some of the biggest clinicians from John Lyons to Craig Cameron, and I have learned that the more I know, the more there is to know.
Since joining CSTR I have helped often in prepping for the summer ride; I’ve helped in trimming the trees in the field for our last CT summer ride; I’ve been involved in
marking trails and getting permission for our trails to cross private lands. I’ve helped in the distribution of hay to our members at the rides and in hosting various campfires,
and in many other things that I have been asked to do.
In closing, I was very thrilled when Ron Walker and several other members approached me about running for the position of Vice President. I think that I will be a good fit
with the Executive Board and will represent our membership to the best of my ability. My desire for the club is for it to continue to grow and prosper, while maintaining the
“family atmosphere” that we have all come to expect.
Thank you for your time and consideration,
Rich Sams
LAURA DELANEY
Dear Cross State Trail Ride Members,
It is with great enthusiasm that I, Laura Delaney, submit my name for the office of Vice President and request your vote. I am currently on the CSTR Advisory Board and
am the clubs “T-Shirt Lady.”
My participation and dedication to CSTR began ten years ago when I joined. It was obvious to me this club was special in every way, making the newcomers feel
welcomed and promoting a strong sense of family. Every year thereafter I have happily volunteered to work in some capacity at every ride. I love my position on the
Advisory Board and have developed a deep sense of connection to the general membership while serving in this role. When I took over the awesome job of T-Shirt Lady, I
coordinated with your ribbon and patch providers and listened to your ideas to bring you what you wanted in color style and design.
I have a great deal of respect for the founding members of CSTR and the present Board of Directors whose involvement and dedication have helped the club to prosper. I
would be honored to be given the chance to continue on that road. Cross State Trail Ride faces challenges each year as properties are being sold off and development
encroaches on trail systems. We are discovering that landowners are more and more hesitant to host our large group. The membership is strong and ride locations need
more acerage for base camp to be both safe and functional. I am prepared to stay commited to working these challenges while keeping the rides as much fun as possible.
I support bringing in juniors and introducing them to this wonderful club. My six year old granddaughter is beginning her journey with horses and I look forward to the day
she will ride beside me representing the next generation of Cross State Trail Riders.
I encourage you to support CSTR by voting in the upcoming election. CSTR has become a major part of my life and with my advisory term ending in November, I humbly
ask that you cast your vote for me so we can continue to work together in the future.
Thank you for your consideration,
LAURA DELANEY
Also known as, “Beth” the bountiful bounty hunter, a movie star, and a fashion design show host in the famous CSTR Radio Show.
GARY OMASTA
RICH SAMS
LAURA DELANEY
The Nominees for the office of Vice President
Loretta Vincz
CROSS STATE TRAIL RIDE
700 Plainfield Pike
North Scituate RI 02857
CSTR FALL/WINTER NEWSLETTER - ANNUAL MEETING NOTICE
MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL - ELECTION BALLOT FOR 2014