Copper CowBelles Meeting Report | October 20, 2026 | Key Decisions and Action Items

Executive Summary

2027 officers approved: Cyndi Donovan, president; Leslie Crumbley, vice president; Pat Hunt, secretary; Kathy Brooks, treasurer.
US180 south sign restoration approved: The project will use surplus funds, with a remaining balance to pay.
Fair fundraising supported a scholarship: The raffle raised enough to cover one scholarship; license plate and cookbook sales also brought in funds.
License plate restocking approved: Purchase four packages—two red and two white. Pricing was discussed.
Next priorities: Prepare the November 11 agriculture presentation, complete administrative follow-ups, and explore the “Shindig” fundraiser.

Action Items

Prepare and deliver the agriculture presentation. Tammy Ogilvie volunteered to lead, with other members offering support. The presentation is November 11 at noon, at WNMU’s Bessie Forward Resource Center.
Proceed with sign restoration. Carry out the approved US180 south sign project and cover the remaining balance.
Order license plates. Purchase four packages: two red and two white.
Complete administrative follow-ups. Submit the treasurer’s report for audit, remove Misty Pugmire from bank accounts, and decide the officers’ installation date at the November meeting.
Provide historical-brand contacts. Carol Crosley will share CCB’s contact information with the Murray Hotel so it can use the organization’s records.
Explore the “Shindig” fundraiser. Volunteers Cyndi Donovan, Katherine Brooks, Lori Nell Reed, Kathy Davis, and Alena Johnson will investigate putting on the event.
Renew membership. Mail dues to Kathy Brooks, P.O. Box 107, Mimbres, NM 88049.

November 11, noon: CCB agriculture presentation at WNMU.
November 12, 7 p.m.: NMCB Zoom meeting.
November 17, 11:30 a.m.: Next CCB meeting; officers’ installation date to be decided.
December 11: NMCB yearly meeting in Albuquerque.