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February 2004 |
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President's Message
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Year End Celebration Was Great Fun! Despite the threat of bad
weather, more than 50 SWVADA members and guests gathered Saturday,
January 24, at the Airport Holiday Inn to celebrate 2003 with family and
friends. During the cocktail hour, attendees mingled with friends and
checked out the many beautiful and interesting items brought as
donations for the silent auction. The SWVADA Board had voted that the
proceeds from this year's auction would benefit Green Hill Equestrian
Park and The Virginia Horse Center. Later in the evening, with a little
enthusiastic "egging on" from Tamla Nichols, emcee, the bidding began in
earnest. Along with much good natured bantering and teasing, some
serious generosity was evident. All told, the auction generated over
$1000 to be divided between the two worthy causes! |
SWVADA MINUTES
January 2004
Next Meeting: Feb 16,
2004 7:00pm at the Wildflour Restaurant
7770 Williamson Rd., Hollins VA 540-362-1812
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meeting of SWVADA was held on Monday, 19 January 2004 at the Wildflour
Restaurant in Hollins, VA. President Beckie Mitchell called the meeting
to order. Board Members Present: Gary Goodale, Gabi Hooten, Harriet
Keys, Blanche Mahoney, Beckie Mitchell, Pat Nelson, Kim Reid, Annette
Massey Shaw, Rebecca Splan, Elise Tyminski, Susan Dallas Board Members
Absent: Pam Bennington, Megan Irby, Laura Nelson. Members/Guests also
present: Ellen Aiken, Sue Cooper, Jeanette Shires, Kathryn Tyminski,
Holly Veloso, Judy Westenhoefer. President’s Report: Beckie Mitchell 1. Congratulations to the SWVADA competitors receiving recognition at the VADA Banquet: Tami Nichols, Rebecca Splan, Pati Pierucci. Also receiving recognition for volunteer efforts: Harriet Keys, Blanche Mahoney. 2. Green Hill Games: No show this year. Will consider change of focus for 2005, perhaps a freestyle performance or equine expo involving demonstrations. Secretary’s Report: Gary Goodale 1. VOTED to dispense with reading the minutes. 2. VOTED to approve minutes as submitted. Treasurer’s Report: Blanche Mahoney 1. Balance: $5993.82 2. Savings: $1052.13 3. A Year End Financial Report was presented. Due to some major expenditures (completion of second arena,for example), net loss for year: $949.77. Status of Treasury EXCELLENT. See above figures. Copy of report available from Blanche Mahoney. BUSINESS Committee Reports Green Hill: Ellen Aiken/Pam Bennington 1. Plans continue for new entrance to park; will continue to post signs warning of shows in progress. 2. Still working on a solution to dragging rings. 3. Proposed hook up from Secretary’s Office to Judge’s stand for using computers. 4. Discussion of alternatives for fundraising for permanent stalls ongoing. Educational Sunday: Ellen Aiken/ Jeanette Shires 1. Suggestion to have name tags; publicity going very well; proposal to compile a list of all organizations/media, other horse organizations, etc. to contact. 2. Jeanette reviewed the very attractive brochure that is being distributed in tack shops and other appropriate locations. Points/Awards: Ellen Aiken 1. Harriet Keys donated a replacement trophy. 2. When trophies are retired they will be on display at the Virginia Horse Center. Education/Clinics/Camp: Laura Nelson/Annette Massey Shaw 1. Annette plans to develop a questionaire to determine the interests, desires of members and how SWVADA can address these. 2. Dates of Camp, Freestyle Seminar, and Moving up the Levels TBA. Horse Show Committee: Gary Goodale/Pat Nelson/Annette Massey Shaw 1. MEETING: Sunday, February 22 at 1pm: Meeting of SWVADA managers/secretaries for 2004 and ANYONE interested in learning how to become a manager/secretary. 2. This is a “How To…” session. Topics will include: scheduling, policies, set up/take down, GH requirements, etc. 3. PLEASE attend if you are interested. Other organizations welcome. Virginia Horse Center 1. Discussed the serious financial status of VHC as reported in The Virginia Horse Journal. 2. Asked the as President of SWVADA, Beckie Mitchell to contact state legislators to show our support of VHC. 3. VOTED to establish a new Trophy to benefit VHC. All entry fees from First Level, Test 1 at the 4 SWVADA schooling shows, will be donated to the Debt Service Fund of the Virginia Horse Center. Gary Goodale will donate a trophy to be titled: The Virginia Horse Center Benefit Trophy. The horse and rider with the highest average of 2 test scores will be awarded the trophy. The trophy will be on permanent display at VHC. 4. Our VADA reps will present this idea at the next VADA meeting in hopes other chapters, organizations might also develop a plan, or adopt our plan, to support the horse center. |
Hospitality:
Blanche Mahoney/ Gary Goodale/Ellen Aiken 1. At last count, over 50 people will be attending banquet. 2. It was decided to divide the funds from the Silent Auction between Green Hill and the Virginia Horse Center. 3. Tentative date for the Potluck/Tack Sale is Saturday, November 6, 2004 at the Covenant Presbyterian Church in Roanoke. Plans are to make this a “reunion” year. We hope many of those who were early SWVADA members will attend! Membership: Pat Nelson 1. Reminder that the membership year is from 1 December to 30 November. 59 current paid members. JOIN NOW! 2. Question raised re: the 12 Lifetime memberships. Lifetime members need to complete membership application each year in order to keep an updated membership list. Newsletter/ Web Site: Frances Yeardley 1. Beckie reported that Frances will keep a separate volunteer section on the website that will be easier to reference. 2. A new section is to be added that will focus on advice from members who are experienced in their fields. The request was made that the credentials of advisors be included. Omnibus: Harriet Keys/ Rebecca Splan 1. Gary Goodale will notify organizations re: Listing in the Omnibus. Fees and prize lists are to be sent to Gary. Deadline is February 16. 2. Harriet Keys and Rebecca Splan plan to publish the Omnibus and have in the mail by the first week in March. Public Relations: Rebecca Splan 1. Rebecca has prepared an SWVADA informational brochure for distribution. 2. Please contact Rebecca or any Board Member for copies of brochure. We would like them available in tack stores, feed stores, horse shows, for other organizations, etc. VADA: Harriet Keys/Susan Dallas/ Annette Massey Shaw/ Alt. Robin Jones 1. Officers for 2004: President – Tina Longacre; Vice-President – Beth Jandl; Secretary – Jane Palmer; Treasurer – Catherine Sutton. 2. USDF contributed $1000 toward the Region 1 show expenses. Video Library: Gabi Hooten 1. Several new videos are on order. Gabi requested input for selections. 2. The Board authorized Gabi to determine the fees for mailing videos. (There is no rental fee for members, but postage must be paid if mailed.) Recognized Show: Jeanette Shires/Pat Nelson 1. Reviewed policies/questions re: USDF requirements,etc. 2. Jeanette will contact Becky Cairns re: ribbons. Miscellaneous: 1. Blanche will investigate purchasing a fireproof box for storing SWVADA legal items, insurance, important papers. 2. Holly Veloso volunteered to manage the August show. 3. Beckie Mitchell requested the Board to think about ideas/ways to reward volunteers including those who do not compete. Also, we need more opportunities to earn volunteer credit. Opportunities to volunteer will be listed in the Omnibus. 4. Some ideas discussed: A poster board with pictures of volunteers for each show; serve as a Judge’s aide; the usual set up/take down/clean up at shows; pick up Judges at airport; provide transportation; gift baskets, etc. Volunteers, let us know what you can do! 5. Suggestion that we consider holding Educational Sunday twice a year. 6. Judy Westenhoefer provided us with some very helpful, informative material re: riders with disabilities. SWVADA will investigate holding these classes at shows. Judy is in the process of becoming certified to judge these classes. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Gary Maupin Goodale, Secretary
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