"Tri-Country Riders"
CGA District 8
"Tri-Country Riders" Our 2008 Shows Sign-ups start at 8:00 a.m.
of the California Gymkhana Association, District 8.
The California Gymkhana Association (CGA), District 8 is based out of the Watsonville and Salinas California. It is run 100% by volunteers who donate their time helping at shows so that riders can get their needed rides. This is a community club dedicated to the many horse people who enjoy participating in timed speed events on horseback. It is a family club for all ages. Daily High Point awards, class placings, and Year End Awards are offered for riders at all levels -- from Future Champions to Hall of Fame riders. There are 13 CGA events. Usually, seven different events are run at each show, in addition to set-ups (times only) if time allows. We embrace all CGA rules and requirements. Riders under 18 years of age must wear helmets at all times while on a horse. All riders must wear jeans, button down shirt (tucked in) with collar, belt and boots. First time participants or anyone who just wants to watch are always welcome! There is never a cost to park or watch!
September 6th @ Royal Oaks Arena, Watsonville Calif (show type 1)
September 20th @ the Monterey Country Sheriffs Posse Grounds Salinas, Calif (show type 2)
October 4th @ Royal Oaks Arena, Watsonville Calif (show type 1)
October 18th @ the Monterey Country Sheriffs Posse Grounds Salinas, Calif (show type 1)
November 1st @ Royal Oaks Arena, Watsonville Calif (show type 2) 
Show type 1 includes Single Stake, Figure 8 Stake, Poles I, BiRangle, Hurry Scurry, Speed Ball and Barrels
Show type 2 includes Big T, Keyhole, Figure 8 Flags, Poles 2, Speed Barrels and Quadrangle
First event cuts off at 8:45 sharp!
Your entry must be in the hands of the sign up crew or you miss the first event!
Show starts at 9:00 a.m. 
Set-ups must be requested 24 hours in advance
Meeting
The D8 Tri-County Riders Board meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at the Monterey County Library located at 17822 Moro Road, Prunedale. All members are welcome to attend! Contact Arlene Tsuji if you'd like to have an item add to our agenda.
President: Arlene Tsuji arlene2g@yahoo.com 831-722-7322
Treasurer/ Show Secretary: Noemi Beisker tbysker@juno.com
19405 Eden Ct Salinas, Ca 93907
(831)663-1223
Secretary: Kim Moore kmoore@kasavanarch.com
Board of Directors: Deb Meakin, Chris Jaffer, and Chris Jones
Equipment Manager:
Master Judge: Gayle Lewis
Senior Judge: Tammy Pigao
District Judges:
Arlene Tsuji, Noemi Beisker, Chris Jaffers, Chris Jones and Richard Holland
Notes for the President
The nominations for the D8 board of directors closed on 8/1 and the following people have been nominated:
Pres Arlene Tsuji
Vice Pres Noemi Beisker
Sec Kim Moore
Treas Kim Moore
BOD Chris Jaffer
Chris Jones
Deb Meakin
Dora Clark
Geri Feenan
Jim Feenan
The elections will be held on 9/9 at the monthly board meeting at the Prunedale Library, 17822 Moro Road, Prunedale. Meeting starts at 7:00 pm. To be eligible to vote you must be a paid voting member, $10 per year per member and 12 years of age or older. You can pay in advance or at the meeting. You must be present to vote, ballots will be available at the
meeting.
If there are any questions please feel free to contact Arlene at arlene2g@yahoo.com or our secretary, Kim Moore at kmoore@kasavanarch.com
~Aug 5, 2008
First the year-end awards signup will be extended to September 20th. Only your points from Aug 2007- July 2008 will count toward the year-end award which we will award at the December year end get together. Second it’s time for elections. The District 8 board is currently a small one and is looking for some dedicated people to help put on shows and direct the club. Self-nomination is encouraged and nominations by email are also encouraged. If you have someone in mind ask him or her if they will accept before nominating him or her. The election will be held at the September board meeting.
