Horse Emergency Evacuation Team

HEET BOARD OF DIRECTORS MINUTES OF MEETING FEBRUARY 2, 2008

1.    The meeting was convened at 1825.  Present were Robert Taylor, Chris Shell, Julie Monser, Susan McElhinney and Stuart McElhinney.

2.    The hearing on the Small Claims action against HEET was discussed.  It was agreed that the judge asked good questions and that things looked favorable for a good outcome for HEET. 3.    The minutes of the meeting of January 26, 2008, were read and approved as read. 4.    The treasurer’s report was read and approved as read.  A copy is attached to these minutes. 5.    Kathy Hustace was to report on the status of the HEET polo shirts, but was unable to attend this meeting due to back problems. 6.    Patches in the form of an arc to add to our shirts were discussed.  It was suggested that the words “Central Coast” be used in place of “San Luis Obispo County,” but after discussion, it was agreed that the county designation would be used.  It was moved and seconded and adopted unanimously to order 100 patches with the words “San Luis Obispo County.” 7.    Having a mock drill at Cal Poly was rejected by the school.  The horses that formerly wintered there are not available.  The possibility of having the drill at Lisa Langere’s property met with approval and we will follow up with Lisa about this possibility and available dates. 8.    Chris Shell committed to having the new registration form drafted by March 5, 2008. 9.    Attendance at the Equine Experience was discussed.  It was suggested that Hank Gratton might be willing to do the set up.  Susan will make a schedule to circulate to the members for various shifts. 10.    Julie Monser will speak to the Atascadero Horsewomen on March 11th. 11.    Stuart McElhinney was reminded that he needed to do the change of address for HEET. 12.    Chris Shell will check into the codes needed to put call forwarding into effect on the HEET phone line. 13.    Bank signatures need to be updated.  Chris Shell will check with Washington Mutual about a free account for HEET and will find out if each signer has to go to the same branch to sign a signature card. 14.    Susan and Stuart McElhinney will contact the person from Contra Costa Fire who inquired about our group, since they will be in Contra Costa County area at the beginning of April. 15.    New ID cards will be mailed to current, paid members. 16.    Reminders will be sent out via HOTMAIL to remind people to send in their dues of $25 per individual and $35 per family.  Upon payment, Bob will send out new ID cards.  Members can email him a current picture for their cards. 17.    Dates for Board meetings were tentatively set as follows: a.    March 19th b.    April 16th c.    May 21st d.    June 15th e.    July 16th f.    August 20th g.    September 17th h.    October 15th i.    November 19th j.    December 17th and k.    January 10th, 2009, Annual Meeting

18.  The meeting was adjourned at 1940.

HEET, Horse Emergency Evacuation Team along with Santa Barbara Evac is once again collecting usable supplies and monetary donations for Animal Disaster Relief.  Historically we have worked with the Helen Woodward Center, a rescue and vet center in Rancho Santa Fe, however the facility was evacuated due to the fires Monday afternoon, so we are waiting to hear from them.  They handled severely burned and injured horses during the 2003 fires.  

We are collecting for small as well as large animals.  What is so urgently needed for small animals are….collars, leashes, bowls, food (wet and dry), and bedding. For the large animals….halters, leads, buckets, fly masks, fly sprays, fly ointments, vet wraps, over the counter medical supplies (small and large animals), polo wraps, brushes, blankets, and bags of feed, (i.e. grain, senior feed, grass pellets and alfalfa pellets).  Any and all things are appreciated when one has lost everything.  We ask that all items donated be clean and in good repair.  

Drop off locations for the San Luis Obispo area is as follows:

All 4 of the Farm Supply Stores: (They have offered to give a discount for any product purchased for fire victims).

York Real Estate, Inc.

8865 Morro Road

Atascadero, CA 93432

Nipomo Feed and Ranch Supply

125 S Thompson Road

Nipomo, CA 93444

For Santa Barbara drop off locations please contact Barbara Wolf with Santa Barbara Evac at 964-3458.

Requests for cash donations have been foremost in order to provide feed for more than 1900 horses at the Del Mar facility and over 600 at the Horse Park.  Our president, Hank Gratton is down there now volunteering.  There are several other facilities, which have accepted horses as well.  There are needs for medical equipment and other items; many of the horses are collicking and ill from the smoke and trauma.  Most of these items need to be purchased.  Checks can be made out to HEET as we are a 501(c)3 and all donations are tax deductible. 

Veterinarians who wish to donate medical supplies directly can contact Christine Garfinkel, DVM.

Dr. Eric DeVos of Los Padres Equine Practice and Central Coast Pet Emergency Clinic, have each donated over $ 500.00 worth of medical supplies to the relief fund already.

We had such an overwhelming response in 2003 so let’s show Southern California that the Central Coast can once again be counted on to lend a helping hand and help them get started again.

Thank you as always for your generous support!!!!

Julie Monser

HEET South County Coordinator

929-8329  or   264-3422

 

Kathe Hustace

HEET North County Coordinator

239-4004 Home or 459-6436

 

Barbara Wolf

Santa Barbara Evac

964-3458

 

On Saturday, August 18, 2007, at 9:00 AM in the Farm Bureau Parking lot in San Luis Obispo, a CHP Officer will conduct a trailer inspection for all who want to have their equipment inspected. The CHP will show the attendees how to do a pre-trip walk around inspection, what to look for and how to look for it.

This opportunity is open to anyone who shows up, so tell anyone interested, HEET member or not.