• Meeting was held at the Pickens County Ext. Office.

• Pre-meeting refreshments were provided by Sarah and Michaela Watson and served at 6:15.

• Horse treats were provided by Sarah and Michaela Watson.

• Cookies and decorating items were provided by Shealy and John.

• All were invited to decorate treats (horse and human) for Christmas. It was fun and we found we have quite a few artistic members in the group!

                                            The club would like to say to Sarah, Michaela, Sharon, Shealy and John.

• Meeting was called to order by the president.

• The Pledge of Allegiance was recited as all stood respectfully.

• Roll was called by the secretary.

• Finance report was given by the treasurer and dues were collected from members.

• Donations for S.C.A.R.E. were accepted by the treasurer.

• Brief business and upcoming fieldtrip were discussed.

• The new website was formally introduced and flyers were passed out to members.

• Nominations were taken for the open offices of vice president and reporter.

• Nominations for vice president were Jordan and Sarah.

• Nominations for reporter were Tyler and Gail.

• Nominees were allowed to tell about themselves and their involvement with 4-H.

• Members voted on paper ballots for both offices.

• The Dec. 13th meeting agenda and topic were discussed: Topic-Safety and our Breeds of Study-Breeds of Color.

• Reports on specific breeds were assigned.

• Question posed by the Director to the members: Are there any colors of Quarter Horse that can not be registered?

• Christmas party location and date discussed. No confirmed date or location present.

• Topic of current meeting was addressed: Pony Breeds.

• Reports were rendered on the following breeds: Shetland pony, Kerry Bog pony, Marsh Tacky pony, Quarter pony, Falabella pony, Australian pony, Exmoor pony, Fjord pony and Dartmoor pony. Reports were very informative and well researched.

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• Presentation on the discipline "Hunter Hack" was given by Jordan. Informative, well researched presentation with an added illustration of jump types on the whiteboard. A job well done, as expressed by our director, Holly Melton.

• Everyone remained quiet and attentive throughout the presentation and was commended by Holly.

• A short discussion on future presentations and their content, length requirements was given.

• Volunteers for the Dec. 13th meeting presentation were accepted. Sarah and Rosemary volunteered to do that presentation on "Barrel Racing".

• The new 2008 Record/ Project Handbooks were handed out.

• A brief discussion of the content was given. Information and tips were expressed. (Make a copy of your own BLANK handbook and be sure to fill in with pencil in case of mistakes!)

• Discussion of Handbook participation to be turned in next fall. Noted: We need to have at least a 70% participation in this area!

• Previous votes were tallied and new officers were announced. Jordan received the office of vice president and Gail received the office of reporter.

• A group picture of club members was taken.

• Awareness of the upcoming rodeo was made. Friends and schoolmates participating in the rodeo were acknowledged.

• Meeting was adjourned.