July 4, 2024 – Meeting Minutes

Distance Riders of Manitoba

DRM Adhoc Board Meeting

July 4, 2024

64 Laden Crescent

Board attendance

President Christine Steendam

Vice President Andy Dunlop

Treasurer Wendy Nagtegaal

Secretary Tricia Mason

Member at Large Suzanne Regnier-Fakes

Members present: Carrie Wilson, Kelli Hayhurst

Call to order @ 6:48pm

Three agenda items:

  • Selection Committee Recommendations
  • Spruce Woods Ride
  • AERC Vet Membership

Selection Committee Recommendations:

The Selection Committee established for the regional championship has concluded it’s work and has made the following recommendations:

Manitoba team to consist of (random order) Wendy Carnegie, Elsie Garn, Annette Fleming, Jessica Naugler and Angela Lavallee.

Maura Leahy was the only applicant for the Chef d’equipe position.

The selection committee recommends DRM assist the group with an amount of $200 per team member plus $200 for the Chef. This amount was based on consideration for the policy and travel fund guidelines, and given this event is considered a regional ‘challenge’, versus a national championship.

Motions:

  • Andy/Wendy – move to accept team selection results. Carried unanimously.
  • Kelli/Wendy – move to accept Maura as Chef d’equipe. Carried unanimously.
  • Kelli/Andy – move to provide $200 assistance to each team member and chef. Carried unanimously.

Spruce Woods:

Tanya is trail marking the 15. Kari will trail mark the 10. Carrie is DM with Andy helping with setup. MTRC will demark.

AERC Vet Membership:

Dr. Bridgeman has asked if DRM would be willing to pay for 2 years of AERC vet membership given his only opportunity to use the membership is the last ride of the season. After some discussion, the board agreed to this providing Dr. Bridgeman guarantees to vet a ride in the 2025 season as well.

Motion by Andy/Suzanne – carried unanimously.

Meeting adjourned at 7:30pm.