Red Flannel Saddle Club
Board Members
Who We Are
Our Board consists of community members giving of their time and energy to create a well run program. They all help by attending regular meetings, fundraising, obtaining sponsorships, maintaining the grounds, and running the shows. Please view the bios below to meet our amazing board members!
Kami Dewitt
President
Hi, my name is Kami DeWitt. I grew up on Drummond Island and was fortunate enough to have horses my entire life. During my college years I had the best summer job working at the riding stables on Mackinac Island. My husband of 33 years tolerates my addiction and loves taking care of the horses. All five of my boys have had the pleasure to show at Red Flannel Saddle Club as they were growing up. Now my grandchildren are having the same experience.
Sam Veltema
Vice President
Hi, my name is Sam Veltema, I have been involved in showing horses since I was 8 yrs old, giving me 16 yrs of experience in various disciplines ranging from speed, pleasure, and roping. I started showing at Red Flannel in 2019, this past year I was also voted to be on the board as a Member at Large and have also been the Public Relations chair for the club. After holding the PR & Board position for the past year and attending the monthly meetings I became the Vice President at Red Flannel.
Lori Gilchrest - Prince
Treasurer
Hi, my name Lori Gilchrest - Prince and I am a long time horse mom. My children have shown at Red Flannel, 4H, and with the Rockford Equestrian Team. I have been the Rockford Equestrian coach for several years. I have previously served as a Member at Large board member for the past 2 years at Red Flannel and I have served as a show chair for the Speed Series for the last two years and was happy to step up and take over the treasurer position.
Betty Verburg
Secretary
My name is Betty Verburg, I was raised in Howard City where I reside still today with my husband Adam and our two daughters. I've been a part of the Red Flannel Saddle Club for the past 2 years along with my youngest daughter Harmony. I'm honored to be a member of the club and love to see the growth in the riders each year.
Members at Large
Brooke Starr
Marilyn Lomashewich
Tanya Badge
Elizabeth D'Antuono
Jennifer Morton
Junior Members at Large
Delaney Keech
Katy Morton
Bella Grabinski
Harmony Verburg