Business Meeting: Called to Order by Capt. Cheri Gigliotti at 8:40 am, meeting held in Stockyards parking lot.
Invocation:  Given by: Lt. Rene Rodriguez
Pledge of Allegiance: Given by: N/A
Minutes:  Approved by: N/A
Treasurer report:  Given by: Sgt. Bill Baker
Starting Balance:            $   5,931.74
Deposits:                         $      650.42
Checks/Fees:                  $   1,207.26
Ending Balance:             $   5,374.90
Motion to Accept by: N/A
Old Business:

1. January 7th~ January Business Meeting & Vet Day in Stockyards parking lot. 8:30AM. Practice to follow Vet appts. (Attendees: Capt. Cheri Gigliotti, Sgt. Bill Baker, Sgt. Rodney Anderson, Sgt. Carolyn Putney, Derek Boyd, Pam Gold, Sgt. Tim Henz, Kristen Jaffe, Patty LaBorde, Lisa McCaskey, Doug Phillips, Lt. Rene Rodriguez, Reggie Shannon, Cheryl Thornton, Candy Tibbs and prospects Heather Lindemuth and Heather Holmes.)
2. January 7th~ Practice in Stockyards. (Riders: Sgt. Carolyn Putney on Nellie, Reggie Shannon on Blue Pearl, Pam Gold on Belle, Lisa McCaskey on Charlie, Cheryl Thornton on Smartie, Derek Boyd on Delilah, Kristen Jaffe on Essie May and prospects Heather Lindemuth on KiKi and Heather Holmes on Pebbles)
3. January 9th~ Monday Night Practice in the Stockyards (Riders: Capt. Cheri Gigliotti on Gibbs, Sgt. Carolyn Putney on Miss Nellie, Taya McDaniel on Moon, Cheryl Thornton on Ace, Derek Boyd on Delilah, Heather Lindemuth on KiKi and Heather Holmes on Pebbles and Izzy (Cheryl’s niece) on Smartie)
4. January 14th ~ Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo All Western Parade. 11AM – 1PM (Riders: Capt. Cheri Gigliotti on Gibbs, Sgt. Carolyn Putney on Miss Nellie, David Anderle on Bo, Sgt. Brittany Anderle on Major, Sgt. Rodney Anderson on Adios, Derek Boyd on Delilah, Pam Gold on Fredo, Kristen Jaffe on Essie May, Patty LaBorde on Starbuck, Lisa McCaskey on Charlie, Taya McDaniel on Moon, Doug Phillips on Reba, Reggie Shannon on Pearl, Cheryl Thornton on Smartie). Also riding were Sheriff Bill Waybourn, County Judge Tim O’Hare and County Commissioner Manny Ramirez.
5. January 22nd ~ FWSSR Grand Entry 1-2 PM (Riders: Capt. Cheri Gigliotti on Gibbs, Sweetheart Sara on Buckeye, Sgt. Carolyn Putney on Starbuck, Derek Boyd on Delilah, Pam Gold on Fredo, Kristen Jaffe on Essie May, Taya McDaniel on Moon, Doug Phillips on Reba and Cheryl Thorton on Smartie )
6. February 3rd ~ FWSSR Grand Entry 6:30- 7:30 PM (Cancelled)
7. February 4th ~ FWSSR Grand Entry 6:30-7:30 PM (Riders: Sgt. Carolyn Putney on Starbuck, Sgt. Brittany Anderle on Major, David Anderle on Bo, Kristen Jaffe on Essie Mae, Derek Boyd on Delilah, Doug Phillips on Reba. Also riding with APD escorting Sheriff were Sgt. Tim Henz on KC and Pam Gold on Fredo)

 
New and Upcoming Business:

1. February 6th~ February Business Meeting via ZOOM.
2. February 18th~ River East Mardi Gras Parade 11:20am
3. March 18th~ Pickle Parade in Downtown Mansfield 11:30am
4. March 18th~ Stockyards Goes Green Parade 3:30pm – 5pm
5. May 13th~ PBR 30th Anniversary Parade Stockyards 11am
6. May 20th~ PBR 30th Anniversary Parade Stockyards 11am

General Discussion:

1. Dues are due! $80 for Members and $40 for Associate Members.
2. Training Discussion: Horse and Rider Evaluation Criteria out, please review and practice.  Search and Rescue, Citizens on Patrol, Desensitization training, and keeping track of hours for horses ridden at the various events, etc. Let us know if there is a Posse related horse activity that you’d like to learn and or practice.
3. Training Certificates: if you attend mounted training, please send in your certificate to Lt. Frederick Crump so we can keep track of your training.
4. Fundraising: Need sponsors if you know of businesses that would like to donate; fundraisers such as Scavenger Hunt, Obstacle Course, Shooting Clinic.
5. Arena: Windy Ryon Arena Approved for TCSP Headquarters, please sign and return waivers.
6. Uniforms: Black felt hats starting November 1st for winter season; Class A - Long sleeves with ties, cross rifles and whistle; Short sleeves DO NOT require whistle, cross rifles, or tie. Stampede strings are allowed if black; Black boots (if upper is colored, make sure pants are long enough to cover tops) and black belts; TCSP Award buckles are allowed; We will start riding with TSCP halters and leads (please order thru Cheri). Got You Covered has uniform clothing that you can buy and then sew the patch on. Black gloves and black ear muffs allowed in cold weather. Chaps $250, Saddle Bags $150.
7. Reminder to pay Dues and send renewed Coggins to tarrantcountysheriffposse@gmail.com
8. Practices – Will be resumed in February, weather permitting.
9. Trading Cards: if you want trading cards, you are responsible to order and purchase on your own.
10. Presentations for Meetings: If you have an animal vet or chiropractor, farrier, trainer or someone who you think would bring value or something of interest to our group, please let us know and we can schedule them to present at one of our meetings.

Prayer Requests:
   Perry Sherwood and Patty LaBorde
The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 am.
Respectfully Submitted: Sgt. Carolyn Putne