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.

Laurie 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.

Amanda Ives

Secretary

My name is Amanda Ives, I was raised in Cedar Springs and since moved to Howard City. I've been a part of the Red Flannel Saddle Club for the past year along with my 2 amazing daughters! I'm very excited to be a member of the club and help out with whatever I can!

Members at Large

Alison Fisk

Marilyn Lomashewich

Tanya Badge

Elizabeth D'Antuono

Betty Verburg

Junior Members at Large

Delaney Keech

Alivia Groce

Allyson Badge

Harmony Verburg