Tarrant County Sheriff’s Posse
Monthly Members Meeting Minutes
Date: July 18, 2022
​Business Meeting: Called to order at 7:33 pm, meeting held via ZOOM.
Invocation:  Given by: Sgt. Carolyn Putney.
Pledge of Allegiance: Given by: N/A
Minutes:  Approved by: Sgt. Bill Baker and seconded by Patty LaBorde
Treasurer report:  Given by: Sgt. Bill Baker
Starting Balance:            $7,061.54
Deposits:                         $   400.31
Checks:                            $   362.95
Ending Balance:             $7,098.90 as of June 30, 2022
Motion to Accept: Sgt. David Anderle and seconded by Chance Chatellier
Old business:
  1. July 4th ~ Edgecliff Parade – (Attendees: David Anderle and Brittany Anderle)
  2. July 4th ~ Arlington Parade – (Attendees: Tim Henz -APD, Pam Gold -APD, Carolyn Putney, Cheryl Thornton, Kristen Jaffe, Taya McDaniel, Maggie Herrera and Sheriff Waybourn present)
  3. July 4th~ No Business Meeting – Holiday – Changed to July 18th
  4. July 11th~ Monday Night Practice – Cancelled due to heat
  5. July 18th~ July Business Meeting (Attendees: Carolyn Putney, Frederick Crump, Lt. Morris, Candy Tibbs, Rodney Anderson, Patty LaBorde, Perry Sherwood, Taya McDaniel, Bill Baker, Chance Chatellier, Christian Chatellier, Pam Gold, Lisa McCaskey, Reggie Shannon, Cheryl Thornton, Kristen Jaffe)
  6. July 23rd ~ National Day of the American Cowboy Parade in Stockyards. (Riders: Carolyn Putney, Frederick Crump, Rodney Anderson, Taya McDaniel and Lisa McCaskey)
  7. July 25th~ Monday Night Practice – Cancelled due to heat.
  8. July 28th ~ Everman ISD Back to School Bash -In the saddle by 4:30pm, 5-7:30pm (Riders: Reggie Shannon, Frederick Crump, Rodney Anderson and Kristen Jaffe)
  9. August 1st ~ August Business Meeting In Person North Patrol Office
New and Upcoming business:
  1. October 4th ~ National Night Out TBD
  2. October 8th ~ River Legacy Park Fall Festival 11am-9pm
  3. October 15th ~ PolyTech High School Homecoming Parade
  4. October 13-16th ~ APD Obstacle Training Cedar Creek Run Arena, Greenville, TX
  5. October 21-23 ~ Red Steagall Weekend ~ Parade and Volunteer Oppty
  6. October 28th ~ Red Steagall Parade
  7. October 28-30th ~ Red Steagall Cowboy Gathering Volunteer Opportunity
  8. December 3rd ~ Christmas in the Stockyards Parade.
General Discussion:
  1. 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.
  2. Training Certificates: if you attend mounted training, please send in your certificate to Lt. Frederick Crump so we can keep track of your training.
  3. Fundraising: Need sponsors if you know of businesses that would like to donate; fundraisers such as Scavenger Hunt, Obstacle Course, Shooting Clinic.
  4. Arena: Windy Ryon Arena Approved for TCSP Headquarters, please sign and return waivers.
  5. Uniforms: Straw hats starting April 1st with 3 holes and black ribbon worn until November 1st, Black felt hats 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.
  6. Reminder to pay Dues and send renewed Coggins to tarrantcountysheriffposse@gmail.com
  7. Practices – Practices being held every Monday (weather permitting) except for First Monday Meeting, at Windy Ryon Arena practicing walking in formation, obstacle practice, etc.
  8. Trading Cards: if you want trading cards, you are responsible to order and purchase on your own.
  9. 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:
   Lois Bridges, David Rogers, Rodney Anderson, Patty LaBorde, Perry Sherwood, Becky Irving, Rene Rodriguez, Chance Chatellier, Reggie Shannon, Derek Boyd and Candy Tibbs.
 
The meeting was adjourned at 8:08 pm, motion to accept by Patty LaBorde and seconded by Sgt. Bill Baker.
Respectfully Submitted: Sergeant Carolyn Putney
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