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- Corral Chatter 12_2024
| President's Message Dear SCCHA Members, As we reach the end of another wonderful year, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to each and every one of you for making the Santa Clara County Horsemen’s Association such a welcoming and amazing community. December is a time of reflection, gratitude, and celebration, and we have so much to be grateful for and to look forward to as we close out 2024 and welcome in the New Year. A Big Thank You to Our Outgoing Board Members First, I’d like to recognize our outgoing board members for their service and dedication. Their hard work, vision, and commitment have been instrumental in making this past year a success. From organizing events to managing club operations, each outgoing board member has given their time and talent to our association, and we are deeply grateful for all they’ve done. Please join me in giving a warm round of applause and appreciation to Bill Pope, Sharon Pope, Suzy Paulazzo, and Jayne Hesley who have served us so very well! Welcoming the New SCCHA Board Members With great excitement, we look forward to the installation of our new board members, who will carry on the work and spirit of the SCCHA. We are thrilled to welcome Chris Monahan, Stephanie Barada, and Wendy Fedde as they step into their roles with enthusiasm and dedication. We know they will bring new energy, ideas, and passion to help guide our association into a successful 2025! Installation Dinner – December 14 And now, to celebrate together, we invite you to join us for the Installation Dinner on Saturday, December 14! It’s not too late to purchase tickets to this special evening, which will be filled with delicious food, wonderful company, and the official installation of our new board. This dinner is always a highlight of the holiday season and a cherished opportunity to come together as a club. I encourage you to reserve your spot and join us as we toast to the year gone by and to new beginnings. Thank You for Being Part of Our Community I am constantly inspired by the kindness, generosity, and community spirit of the SCCHA comunity. Whether through volunteering, participating in events, or simply being there for one another, your contributions make our association what it is. Thank you for your support, your friendship, and your love for the SCCHA. Wishing you all a joyful holiday season filled with family, friends, and plenty of time in the saddle. Here’s to a happy and healthy New Year ahead! With warm regards, Tami Moore, President --- Contact Information Website: https://horsemens.org/ Email: SCCHA.1939@gmail.com Follow Us on Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SCCHAHorsemens Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sccha.1939 |
Well, we finished the 2025 "election" in November. There were not more 'Competitors' than open positions, so there was a 'White Ballot' and no formal election was needed. The new board nominees were peacefully (and happily) confirmed and there is even one remaining open Director position so please let us know if you are interested in having an official "say" in many of the club decisions. We gratefully welcome the following three new Board members: Chris Monahan, Wendy Fedde, and Stephanie Barada and look forward to a productive 2025. A Director can choose their area of expertise to help or just give their advice, leadership, and vote to support the club's future initiatives/direction. The Board meets to discuss on-going and new business at the clubhouse on the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 7:00-9:00 pm.
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 Event Calendar
Only a couple of events left on the 2024 calendar.
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| Don't Forget If you ordered new SCCHA Spirit-wear, contact rachael.parakh@gmail.com or call Rachael at (408) 242-2654 or come get it at the December or January meeting! Advertise our club every time you go to a horse activity.
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Events - November
Take a look at Facebook for Pictures....or check out the pictures (Click the link and scroll down): Pictures
General Meeting Annual Thanksgiving Dinner
SCCHA Supported Maintaining and Restoring Bear Creek Stables |
Board Members Liz, Jennifer, and Shalla |
Membership - Bring a Friend. Help Grow the Association: Tell your friends about the "Horsemen's". Their first dinner, as a guest, is free at the General/Dinner Meeting. Have them apply for membership! Membership Application WELCOME NEW MEMBERS: Matthew Loggins My name is Matt Loggins. I’m 24 years old and have been riding gaited horses for 4 years. I’m a registered vet tech and have a huge passion for helping pets in need. I’ve owned my heart horse, Sunny, for 4 years and have done everything with her, from gymkhana, cow chasing, roping, trail riding, and lessons. Cathleen Venn I have been involved with horses my whole life. I have a variety of breeds. My interests now are camping and trail-riding. I mentored Matt Loggins and got him involved with horses. I’ve wanted to join the Horsemen’s for some years now and I finally got 3 events in one year. I live in Royal Oaks and own “Curves”, a small family-friendly gym. Castelino (Gehlhar) Family Jessica and Ivar (parents) ride a mare named Dusty and a gelding named Jessy. Their children Wyatt and Elvera ride a pony named Blaze and an “old mare” named Miss May. We’ve seen them participating at the shows and Play Days and are glad to have them join us! Meakin Family (Angela, Michael and kids Olivia, Maya, Mikey) I have owned horses my whole life until we moved to California 8 years ago. We started leasing horses and have been leasing Shooter at Cathy Angell’s barn. I started off having a special day once a week riding myself, but it has turned into a special day once a week with my girls. Maya has had athe best time learning to ride at the Play Days. She will be coming for many years to come and her younger sister is not far behind her. |
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CTO at 8:08 pm by Linda Carcione. Linda thanked all Board Members for cooking and serving the Thanksgiving Feast for dinner. She also thanked Shalla for bartending. Pledge of Allegiance led by Chris Minkler. Guests: Frederick Mel. TREASURER’S REPORT: Yvonne gave the October 2024 Treasurer Report. (see Treasurer’s report) EVENTS: The Annual SCCHA Installation Dinner will be on December 14, RSVP is necessary. The deadline to register is December 6. Rachael reported that we have partnered with our County Parks, and we have been featured in their flier. We are also partnering with Mid-Peninsula, and Bear Creek Stables. There will be a meeting on November 20, Rachael will send an email blast. Kathleen mentioned the Hoofbeats Holiday Event on December 15. They will be making horse cookies and wreaths. The price is $10 per child for members. It is a potluck, if you participate, it is free. There is a group camping here that weekend as well, on the 14th and 15th. November birthdays were awarded a treat. BOARD ELECTIONS: Linda reported that November is when we nominate new Board Members. We have 1 more seat open, we are waiting to hear from two more people that expressed interest. This year, no election is needed. Thus far our Board Members for 2025 are: Tami Moore Linda Carcione Yvonne Lee Chris Monahan Secretary, appointed by incoming President Kathleen O’Neill Michelle Celsi Cathy Angell Wendy Feddy Liz Kehoe Shalla Villett Rachael Parakh Jennifer Lien Gonzalez MOTION TO ADJOURN at 8:23 pm made by Michelle, seconded by Butch, the motion carried. |
There are always opportunities to volunteer for our activities. Check here frequently as more activities show up in the summer. This month we're thankful that Pat McAndrews, Michele Hiatt, Pam Robb and Tami Moore joined Rachael at the public meeting November 20 to support the Bear Creek Stables being "re-imagined" as a public education site to keep horses available to people!
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If you need a house/pet sitter while on vacation, give our member, Justine, a call: Want to submit something to the Newsletter? The Santa Clara County Horsemen’s Association publishes the Corral Chatter monthly for its members and friends. Please e-mail articles of interest to the Newsletter Editor by the 25th of the month to be published in the next month’s edition. |  in case you've ever wondered if horses can give you the "side eye" Advertising in Corral Chatter |
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