November 7, 2023

 The FCOHC page on the state website has been updated and will be updated monthly.
Proceeds ($500) from the dessert auction are going to be donated to community charities. Checks will go out within the next couple of days.
The holiday party has been rebranded. It's a hoedown. It will be Jan 6, Otsego Park, 5 pm to ? [Subject to change.]
Pictures are needed for a slideshow at the party. Send to [email protected]. Need not be from this year.
The booze bucket (fund raiser) is full and overflowing. A second and maybe 3rd place smaller collection may be added to the raffle. Lisa Line has tickets to sell. Drawing will be at noon at Cowboy Christmas tack swap.
FCOHC was recognized as a major supporter of HHYEC at the presentation at the ride a thon.
Trail miles and saddle hours will need to be turned in to Jo by Jan 15.
THERE WILL BE NO JANUARY MEETING.
There are no paper maps for the horse trails and it was suggested that we generate some and distribute them.
Riders have encountered hunters on the horse trails and were told by a park employee that this is happening in the park.
[There is bow hunting in OO until Feb 4].
We will be donating our traditional Christmas boxes to the park rangers and maintenance personnel. Donations of non perishable snacks will be collected at Cowboy Christmas and the Dec. 7 meeting.
Winter Blues brunches were discussed and one in February at Das Essen Haus was suggested.
Fat Saturday Ride has been rebranded - Souper Ride. Ride from the Rider Center at noon. Bring soup or snacks to enjoy before or after the ride. Call Jack with questions. There will also be a Souper Ride Jan. 1.

33 members and guests attended at Bunkers.

FYI - The most recent horse trail map and the deer hunt map are on the website and will be sent to members by email.