INDIANA TRAIL RIDERS
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PERMIT NO. 21
Trail Mix
January, 2015
The Official Publication of the Indiana Trail Riders Association, Inc.
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Update by
Assistant Property Manager
Brad Walker
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Indiana Trail Riders Mission Statement
The purpose of the Indiana Trail Riders Association is to
promote trail riding and equine activities in Indiana and the
surrounding area.
The Indiana Trail Riders are involved on the local, state, and
national levels striving to promote and improve trails and
campgrounds.
We work actively on the legislative and administrative levels
as well as sponsoring and organizing workdays on several
recreational properties in the hope that the natural beauty we
have enjoyed on horseback will be available for future
generations as well.
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January, 2015
We have made great progress in the last three to
four weeks at the horse camp. The maintenance crew
coupled with the Versailles State Park staff have worked
very well together and have the momentum to get
Versailles Horse Camp open this spring. We have worked
on the following:
 750 ft. of road has been installed.
 All 750 ft. of road and 6 sites have geo-textile
installed.
 250 ft. of road needs to be installed to complete
the first loop.
 6 sites have been installed with site dimensions
30’x60’.
 Utility corridor is clear, graded and ready for utility
work once contract is completed. Our hope is to
have the utility contract signed in the upcoming
month(s).
Because of inclement weather and another
pending maintenance project that requires the entire
maintenance crew, they will not be back at the horse
camp until the beginning of the new year. Our hill
becomes impassable once snow/ice weather sets in. We
will close the hill off for safety reasons after snow is on
the ground. Currently the hill is closed because of the
recent accumulation of snow.
Thanks, Brad
If you have any questions, contact me
or Paul at:
Brad Walker
Assistant Property Manager
Versailles State Park
1387 US 50 E Versailles, IN 47042
812-689-6424 (office)
[email protected]
A picture of the progress happening at Versailles
Horse Camp.
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ITRA Calendar
The Indiana Trail Riders *STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
The purpose of the Indiana Trail Riders Association…is to promote trail riding and equine activities in Indiana and the surrounding area.
The ITRA is involved on local, state and national levels striving to promote and improve trails and campgrounds.
Indiana State Fairgrounds
Hoosier Horse Fair
Visit ITRA’s booth.
Hamilton County Fairgrounds.
We work actively on the legislative and administrative levels as well we sponsoring and organization workdays on several recreational
properties in the hope that the natural beauty we have enjoyed on horseback will be available for future generations as well.
ITRA OFFICERS - 2014
Vice President
Arlene Smoot
2532 West 200 South
Danville, IN 46122
317-745-2976
[email protected]
Treasurer
Jody Weldy
26468 County Road 28
Elkhart, IN 46517
574-875-1469
[email protected]
ITRA Membership
Annual Meeting
The pitch-in and silent auction at 1 pm
with meeting to follow with election of
officers.
The corporate address is Post Office Box 185, Farmland, Indiana 47340.
President
Bob McPheeters
27799 North 100 West
Anderson, IN 46011
765-683-0665
[email protected]
April 17, 18, 19, 2015
April 10, 11, 12, 2015
March 21, 2015
Secretary
Erin Maksymczak
6565 E. 256th Street
Arcadia, IN 46030
317-695-5599
[email protected]
April 24, 25, 26, 2015
O’Bannon Woods
Spring Trail Maintenance Ride
Call the park office for
reservations and information.
June 6, 2015
June 14-17, 2015
National Trails Day
Directors across the state will
have planned events. See future
newsletters.
American Horse Council 2015
Annual Meeting and National
Issues Forum
Aug. 14, 15, 16, 2015
Sept. 18, 19, 20, 2015
Sept. 18, 19, 20, 2015
Covered Bridge Retreat
ITRA Officers & Directors Meeting
with DNR, HBCH, and/or other
horse trail user representatives.
MTR Norman, Indiana
ITRA Fall Ride
Contact Midwest Trail Ride for
camping reservations at 812-8346686 or www.MidwestTraiRide.com.
Fort Harrison St. Park
Hoosier Outdoor Experience
9 am-6 pm
September 26, 2015
November 28, 2015
November 28, 2015
Fall Clean up
O’Bannon State Park
Contact Greg Hersberger for
information
260-729-1208,
[email protected]
Fall Clean Up
Brown Co. State Park
Contact Bob McPheeters for
information 765-683-0665
[email protected]
Brown County St. Park
Spring Clean up
Contact Bob McPheeters for
information 765-683-0665
Washington, DC
[email protected]
ITRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Greg Hersberger (Chairman) “17
Brett Erwood ‘15
Rita Lockridge ‘16
The corporate
Farmland,
Indiana 47340.
4962
South 250address
West is Post Office Box
3520185,
West
800 South
7010 East 300 North
Portland, IN 47374
Rosedale, IN 47876
Lafayette, In 47905
260-729-1208
812-299-2923
765-714-5019
[email protected]
[email protected] [email protected]
Lawrence Turnquist ‘15
12005 Parrish St.
Cedar Lake, IN 46303
219 374-5370
[email protected]
John Allen ‘17
9825 South 100 East
Clayton., IN 46118
317-539-4326
[email protected]
Scotty Eskridge ‘16
P. O. Box 234
Knox, 46534
574-896-5159
Chris Riehl ‘16
4653 Lantern Ridge Rd.
Nashville, IN 47448
812-988-2263
[email protected]
Gayle Vautaw ‘17
6113 South 900 East
Walton, IN 46994
574-626-3424
[email protected]
Georgia Ballinger ‘16
6762 E. Mahalasville Rd.
Morgantown, IN 46160
812-597-2170
[email protected]
Barb Ferguson ‘15
2430 S. Glenn :Lane
Salem, IN 47167
812-967-3161
[email protected]
Yvette Rollins ‘16
12784 E. Rollins Lane
Springville, IN 47462
812-797-4540
[email protected]
Mary Williams ‘16
14978 E. 191st Street
Noblesville, IN 46060
765-534-5192
[email protected]
Nancy Brunnemer ‘17
7178 North 500 West
McCordsville, IN 46055
317-443-8771
[email protected]
Karen Humphreys ‘15
3419 North 425 East
Danville, IN 46122
317-892-3769
[email protected]
Larry Sidell ‘17
273 East 1200 North
Batesville, In 47006
812-934-4086
[email protected]
Public Lands Day
Workday and projects to be
announced
ITRA APPOINTED POSITIONS
Round 2 It Ranch presents
Membership Chairperson
Bonnie Miller
8181 W. 100 S
Farmland, IN 47340
765-468-6716
[email protected]
ITRA Web Site
Administrator
Donald Lockridge
7010 East 300 North
Lafayette, IN 47905
765-714-5021
[email protected]
Trail Mix Editor
Mary Williams
14978 East 191st Street
Noblesville, IN 46060
765-534-5192
[email protected]
Trail Guide Editor
John Allen
9825 South 100 East
Clayton, IN 46118
317-539-4326
[email protected]
This Trail Mix Newsletter is the Official Publication of the Indiana Trail Riders Association. It is published six times a year in odd
numbered months.
Editorial material, photos, and notices of upcoming events should be submitted to
[email protected] or mailed to Mary Williams 14978 East 191st Street Noblesville, IN 46060 by the 10th of even months.
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A Word on Fall Ride at Midwest
Greg Hersberger, Chairman of the Board
Letters to the Editor
The ITRA Country Store made $849.00, our silent
auction $1427.00 with a donation from Georgia for jewelry
sold which doesn’t include the money from the supper Bob
and Debbie put on. I don't remember how much that was.
I think I am correct in saying the silent auction money
should be set aside for the purchase of a Ditch witch to
help us with trail maintenance.
I and the ITRA Board want to thank everyone for
all of their hard work in making this another successful
fund raiser.
Greg
We received a few copies of the Trail Mix here in
the DNR Division of Outdoor Recreation and we
are glad to get them.
Our Beginnings
By Arlene Smoot
Editor’s Note: Arlene has graciously agreed to write a series
of articles about the founding of ITRA.
So continuing, Indiana Trail Riders Association was
formed after the "big" meeting took place at the Rally
Ground in the Horsemen's Camp.
Edwin J. Simcox was Secretary of the State of Indiana
and issued the Certificate of Incorporation for Indiana Trail
Riders Association, Inc. on the 1st day of June, 1982. The
first board of directors had 5 members: Jan Vinson, Bill
Rumbaugh, Douglas McCormick, Leslie Simmons and Forrest
H. Skinner. The post office address of the principal office of
the new corporation was P.O. Box 720 Nashville, IN 47448
which was Jan Vinson's address. She was considered the
resident agent of the corporation. Meetings were held at
night in Nashville, IN. I worked and therefore could not
attend any of these meetings.
After a few years, Beverly Jones was elected
president of ITRA and made a lot of changes. Bev lived in
Farmland, IN. She changed the address of the corporation
to its current address. She also changed the board meetings
to a weekend time and that is when I became active. The
board meetings were held at various restaurants over the
state. We started having annual meetings that were held at
a large shelter house in Brown County State Park. That
shelter house was always running over with people at those
meetings. We had so many people coming to those
meetings, we had to ask to see their membership card to be
sure they were actually members.
More next time ~ Arlene
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Dale Brier
Streams and Trails Section Chief
Division of Outdoor Recreation
Department of Natural Resources
402 W. Washington St. W271
Indianapolis IN, 46204
317-232-4072
www.IN.gov/dnr/outdoor
With increased postage rates I recommend
making up a quick insert/flyer to include with the
newsletter asking “Do you really need this mailed
version since the online version is available”.
BGSC did that and eliminated 90% of their
postage costs. If the member wants to read the
online version, they can email us telling us to stop
mail delivery.
Don Lockridge
ITRA Web Site Administrator.
[email protected]
To anyone wanting to stop postal delivery of your
Trail Mix, contact any ITRA officer or
director. When you renew your membership,
there is a box to check for the web version only.
The renewal form is published in every newsletter
on the last page under the family membership
column.
Bonnie Miller
Membership Chairman
If any lifetime members want a
laminated lifetime card, email me at
[email protected].
Bonnie
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ITRA at Work
Care of Your Ride
Marriage its worth keeping.
By Pastor Dean
No Fee changes
For 2015 at DNR Properties
By Dale Grier, DNR
From Rita Lockridge
My love for April was settled long ago. I
remember my Daddy teasing me about April when
I was only in 1st grade. He would say April fresh (if
you remember the old Bounty commercial). My
Grandma would keep hunters during deer season,
and at a very early age I would talk with one
particular hunter named Earl. We would talk how
he would take his wife Betty and I would take April
and go on a date. I was in either kindergarten or
first grade! Then in 6th grade I asked the big
question "will you go with me?" The answer, yes.
Oh life was sweet.... Then I got full of myself and
broke it off.... Remaining friends we made it to our
senior year, and I remember this as if it were
yesterday...... Leaning back in my chair onto her
desk, I said to her just out of the blue, "You know
we will be married someday don't you?" Yeah, I
always was a little cocky. Well anyway we didn't
even make it to Graduation, and we were engaged
before commencement at 17. January 28th of 2014
will mark 31 years of marriage and 46 years of
knowing each other, and we are now both 49 years
old and my boy love is still crazy for her! I am very
thankful for our families that have kept us in prayer
over the years. Marriage can be tough at times but
let me tell you it’s worth keeping!
So... Therefore what God has joined
together, let not man separate.” Mark 10:9. Life is
full of surprises but with God there are no surprises.
Keep the faith!
There are no fee changes that I
know of. I checked with State Parks and
they don’t have any changes for 2015.
Road Crew at Brown County Fall
Clean-up by
Nancy Brunnemer
Once again the ITRA was busy cleaning
trash during the Fall Cleanup on State Road
135. The cleanup crew works the area before
Trails End Store to beyond the park entrance past
the cemetery. The helpers this year were Janet
Gooch, Susan Altum, Michelle and Scott Smith,
Nancy Brunnemer and Anna Zupanzic. They also
continued cleaning on the park trails and in the
campground during the weekend.
Susan Altum is shown cleaning the road.
Dean and April Manuel help provide a
Church Service on Sunday mornings (Horseman's
Camp Christian Outreach) April thru November at
the Brown County State Park 9:30 a.m. They can be
reached at 812-345-1642 cell or 812-988-0502.
Pastor Dean
Brown County State Park Horseman’s Camp
[email protected]
812-345-1642
Facebook: hcco horseman's camp
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On The Trail
On the Trail
and harder to slide back into. No horns of course on
the saddle and that too a little time getting use to.
The trip to Iceland may be once in a lifetime
trip, but I would like to go back again. Even repeating
the same trip would not bother me. Besides being on
horseback and enjoying the outdoors, the comradery
we got to experience with the nationalities was a
drawing card by itself. Our Group blended well, and
we still are exchanging emails and pictures. The only
negative I experienced was the weather. We had a
day and a half of partly sunny days which I expected
more of. It would have made riding a little better. A
rider (from Bavaria) on the trip has ridden in Iceland
at least 7 times said our trip was the most overcast and
rainy that SHE HAD EVER SEEN. Maybe we hit a bad
streak. The bottom line is “it was a great trip”, and I
(and I think Paul also) would do it again.
I would be more than happy to answer any
questions that any of you have about stepping out into
the international horse world. This is my first venture.
They don’t have a lot of American riders that sign on.
One girl asked me why we Americans came to Iceland
since we have so many places to ride in the United
States. I told her it was the only place in the world you
can ride in Iceland.
Our Iceland Riding Adventure
By John Hossler
This is the final installment of a
wonderful trail ride.
John Hossler and
Bob Cronen
We of course rode Icelandic horses (three horses for every
person in Iceland) and more European style with tight reins. It took a
little time to get used to, but Paul and I adapted pretty quickly.
Although Paul messed up some of the horses as he was trying to get
them to neck rein. Our trip was a little different in that we “rode with
the herd”. Since our trip was cross country and with the rapid gait we
changed mounts up to 3 times in the course of a day. We had 30
unsaddled horses that we rode which would be stretched out
between the riders in the front and riders in the back. When you were
given a mount you would either be assigned to go to the front or the
back group. At times we would be stretched out over a mile. Bright
orange rain gear would really stand out with the back drop of some of
the black lava fields. The group in the front had to not let the herd get
past them and the rear had to keep the stragglers moving. There
would be stretches, when the terrain allowed, that we would tolt
(their word for the extended trot) for 15 to 20 minute stretches. They
made a big deal about the tolt, but I found a lot of the horses I rode
had a cantor that I actually found more comfortable. I found the
Icelandic horses had amazing endurance. I don’t think any of my
horses were ever winded. If anything I would have to slow them down
rather than spur them on. Although one day I did have a mount that
was not in any hurry and was at times 40 to 50 yards behind everyone
else. I was able to ease up on the reins and just there and savor the
moment. Susanna, the head wrangler, knew I was back there and
came up to me at the break and asked if I wanted to change horses.
But I was content to be the slow horse at that time.
One thing I liked about Eld Hester is that they gave you
freedom to move out to the side and ride wide of the group if you
were comfortable doing it (assuming you did not pass the leader of
the group). In the rear group (which I was always in) you were able to
swing wide and nudge the stragglers back into line, and you felt like
you were being useful. I have been on a couple of organized rides
before that I felt very restricted, and I am not particularly fond of —
control when I was out of line rather than when I was in line. There
was never any time I felt endangered other than a couple of times at
a fast gait when I lost my stirrups and had to work getting my boot
back in. With the English saddles the stirrups are freer to twist
John Hossler has graciously allowed me to publish his e-mail
address for anyone who has questions about his trip. You
can reach John at [email protected].
Midwest Equine Trail
Foundation
Contact Chris Riehl
Our Mission Statement.
This corporation is organized exclusively for
charitable purposes to educate and/or fund
development and construction of public equine
trails in Indiana and their surrounding states.
Furthermore, the corporation shall monitor,
evaluate and suggest improvements for public
equine trail design. All funds, whether income or
principal, and whether acquired by gift or
contribution or otherwise, shall be devoted to said
purposes.
Midwest Equine Trail Foundation
4653 Lanam Ridge Rd.
Nashville, IN 47448
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My Encounter with Mountain Bikers
By Chris Riehl
We had an encounter with a bicycle race at the Brown County Clean-up Ride. I wrote the following letter
and posted it on their Facebook page. Needless to say, there were a lot of reactions from both cyclists and horse
riders. After this letter was published, the organizers of the Sub-9 Gravelgrovel Race reached out to me and
apologized for the incident and didn't realize that Blue Creek Rd was part of the D trail. Also, the riders we had
the encounter with claimed they stopped about 15 to 20 yards behind us. Basically it was word vs. word. (Maybe
I need to wear a body camera). The Sub-9 organizers invited us to meet them at their functions. I plan on doing
that so we can get the word out about what to do when you have an encounter between a bicycle and a horse. I
believe this will help both groups.
To the organizers, participants and sponsors of the Sub-9 Gravelgrovel Race Event held on November 29, 2014:
I would like to bring attention to all trail users and managers the complete lack of trail etiquette we
experienced on the morning of November 29, 2014. Three horse trail riders, myself included, proceeded to the
hunter check station on Blue Creek Rd just outside Brown County State Park (BCSP) in order to go in and clean up
litter and debris on trails C, D, 15 and 16 in BCSP. We had packed a small chain saw, trash removal sticks, garbage
bags and so forth with us and proceeded to go down Blue Creek Road, which is part of the "D" Co-op trail jointly
maintained between the National Forest Service and BCSP. About a half mile into our venture, we had a group of
cyclist racing towards us from the rear causing our horses to become frightened and put both horses and riders in
a dangerous situation. We asked the cyclists to stop about 50 yards back so we could regain composure and put
our horses in a safe place. They kept coming at us, causing our horses to spook, spin in circles and become out of
control. We yelled and begged for them to stop. They kept coming & attempting to get around us which only
escalated the situation. They only stopped because our horses were out of control at that point blocking the
road. The reaction of the cyclist was "we're in a race". We found a driveway on private property to our left and
ran up it. As soon as there was an opening on the road, the cyclists raced past us. I would suspect this whole
incident took place in under one minute. I'm assuming getting a good time in a race is more important than
public safety.
Meantime, I had a bad cut on my hand caused by the chainsaw that I was carrying with the horse jumping
around. Other than that, and some shattered nerves for both horses and riders, nothing else happened. After
we calmed the horses down, we had to hike back to our trailers and bring them to the horses in order to load
them and get out of there.
I've compiled a list of several things that went wrong here.
1. Cyclist did not follow the rules the road or trail in this point. That is: Bicycles yield to Horses. There was
notification in Sub-9's Brochure that participants must follow - that is "Riders must wear an ANSI or Snell
approved helmet, must obey city, county and state laws and Rules of the Road, and conduct themselves
in a manner that will not bring discredit to the event."
2. There was no notification given to Brown County State Park about this event so they can inform other
user groups about this event.
3. There were no signs posted in the area that there was a race in progress on Blue Creek/Trail D. Had
there been a notice, we would not have tried to ride there.
4. The lack of courtesy on trails is paramount so all user groups can enjoy the trails. This clearly was not
observed.
Unfortunately, we were not able to clean-up the trails on the back side of BCSP as I needed to get medical
attention. I only hope that these types of encounters diminish in the future so we can enjoy the outdoors
together.
I sent out this letter and I posted this on the HMBA and Sub-9 Facebook page. I also sent letters to Doug Baird
and Jack Siefert.
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2015 Slate of Candidates Official Ballot
SADDLE UP FOR THE ANNUAL
ITRA GET TOGETHER
INDIANA TRAIL RIDERS ASSN. ANNUAL MEETING
MARCH 21, 2015
HAMILTON COUNTY 4-H FAIRGROUNDS
It’s time to round up all the kinfolk, load them on the wagons and horses and head on over to Noblesville,
Indiana. Gathering time will be noon, with dinner at 1 p.m. ITRA will furnish the meat and eating utensils
as well as drinks.
Bring your own favorite dish: last names A-M should bring salads and casseroles, N-Z should bring
desserts.
There will be a silent auction. All board directors are asked to bring an item for the silent auction, and
everyone else is welcome to bring items for the auction as well. Immediately following the dinner the
election of officers and annual meeting will be held. This would be a great time to meet the officers and
bring up issues that need attention. We hope to see you there.
Directions: From the south: take I-69 North to the Noblesville, 116th St. Exit. Stay in the left 2 lanes to go
to Noblesville following SR 37. In Noblesville at the next stop light after Wal-Mart you will see Tractor
Supply. Turn left at TSC (Pleasant Street). You should see the fairgrounds on the south side of the street.
Go through the stop light and you may turn left and park at the next 2 fairground entrances. We will be
in the Winks building, the building closest to Pleasant Street.
From the north: take I-69 south to St. Rd. 38 exit. It should also be marked as Noblesville exit. Travel
west to stoplight at St Rd. 32. Turn left on SR 32. Go straight through 2 roundabouts. Go past Home
Depot and turn left on SR 37, travel south to next stop light, TSC, and turn right and looking for fairgrounds.
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Officers
Place an X in the box of the candidate of your choice. Bring your ballot to the annual meeting.
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
Bob McPheeters_______
Arlene Smoot__________
Jody Weldy____________
Duane Davis___________
I have served the ITRA as
President the last two years, am
a member 14 yrs. And a lifetime
member of the ITRA.
I
have owned and ridden horses
for several years, mostly as a
trail rider. Since becoming a
member of ITRA, I have helped
with
trail
clean-up
and
maintenance; set up and man
the booth at the Hoosier Horse
Fair; and helped at the Spring &
Fall Ride. I I have been involved
with the local 4-H Horse & Pony
program in Madison County and
several
community
and
church functions where my
horses have been available for
all to enjoy,
I have been a member of ITRA
since the beginning and I am a life
member. I have served in every
capacity on the board and am
currently vice president. I would
like your support again this year
so I can serve in that capacity for
2015.
I am currently ITRA’s treasurer
and have held many positions
including president.
I am a lifetime member of ITRA
and a past Director. I am an
alumni of Indiana Agriculutre
Leadership
program,
past
President of Wayne County
Farm Bureau and Board
member, and served on Wayne
Co. Chamber of Commerce AgriBusiness committee. I have
been thru the trail certification
program and helped with trails
at several of the parks and
Cardinal Greenway.
Having
been off the Board for several
years, I would like to become
more involved with that part of
ITRA and would appreciate your
consideration for this position.
Directors at Large
Barb Ferguson
__________
I have been a Director for about 6
years. I would love to continue being
a Director and hope to continue my
support and knowledge to the
southern part of the State as well as
helping with ITRA functions like;
Hoosier Horse Fair, Brown Co Spring
& Fall Clean Up, O’Bannon Spring
and Fall Horse Trail Fund Raisers
along with the Itra Silent Auction
fund raisers. I have learned a lot
about how the state operates and
how ITRA needs to be in the loop
with all of the state owned horse
trail and campground properties
across the state.
I live on a mini farm in Hendricks
County, Danville, IN. I have a
beautiful Peruvian Paso and a
grade gelding who definitely has
a very mischievous mind. I don't
ride anymore but love to camp
and am very involved in obtaining
new trails and keeping the trails
we have worked so hard to get.
Please vote for 4 people.
Karen
Humphreys________
Lawrence
Turnquist ______________
Reed
Records______________
I have been on the ITRA Board for
several years. My main focus is to
develop the B&O Rail Equestrian
Trail through Hendricks County. I am
presently in the planning stage to
develop it farther west toward the
Rockville area. I have also helped
develop the Vandalia Equestrian
Trail from Amo to Coatsville and the
planning of the extension further
west through Putnam Co. I have my
trail certification and have helped at
Brown County clean ups. I own three
horses that I trail ride in many parks
in Indiana and travel with them
outside the state. I am married to
Bill with two sons, Jeff and Greg.
I have served three terms as director
and am running for a fourth term.
My past work experience includes
farming, the banking industry, I
owned a fabricating plant, and I
spent 20 years as treasurer of the
Lake County Fair. In recognition of
the many years I have spent
supporting the Lake County park
system, I was appointed to the parks
Board of Directors approximately
seven months ago. If I am successful
in being re-elected, I will continue
the trail advocacy work Bob Thomas,
Elaine Anderson myself, and many
others have pursued.
A lot of you know me and a lot of you
don't. I've been on the board for
most of the last 10 years. I am also
"the keeper of the trailer" and bring
it to all the events. I am a life
member and believe strongly in
what ITRA stands for and their goals.
I have sweated working on trails and
shivered at the fall cleanup. My
schedule now allows me more time
that I can devote to ITRA and its
causes. I would like to serve you, the
members once again. If elected I will
be a helpful part of the board of
directors.
To throw your hat in the ring: All officer positions are open for election and there are four director positions open. If you
would like to have a say in your organization, now is the time.
We need any additional bios and or pictures by Feb. 1st in order to print in the March, 2015 newsletter. Just give a little
background information in your bio. We only need your horse related history and why you want to be involved in the operations of
ITRA.
Your duties as an officer or director is ITRA is a working organization to keep horse trails open. Therefore, we need all
officers and directors to be active: attend all meetings, share the workload, and attend all special activities. This is a completely
volunteer group. We cannot hope to be successful without the cooperation of the entire board. As you become part of the group,
you will find the job you do best. We need everyone’s help.
Send your bio and or picture to: [email protected] or Mary Williams 14978 East 191st St. Noblesville, IN 46060.
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