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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
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With the completion
of the schooling show this weekend (July 2 at GHPEC),
the SWVADA competition year will be more than half
over. Two schooling shows, two "Ride A Tests," and the
recognized show have already been outstanding
successes. A major reason these events have been so
terrific is the volunteer support SWVADA has received so
far this year. At the last "Ride A Test", for which I
was the manager, I was blessed with an abundance of
cheerful, capable volunteers. Nine volunteers, yes,
nine!, showed up at GHPEC on a steamy Friday afternoon
to set up rings. With so many "hands," set up was
actually fun and both rings were up within an hour and a
half....not bad! The next day, there were volunteers
scoring (several took the opportunity to learn to score
- yeah!), scribing, acting as ring stewards to keep the
"Ride A Test" flowing smoothly, and generally being
ambassadors of good will for SWVADA. It was just
fantastic! The potluck lunch and tack sale that Gary
Goodale organized just made the day that much more
fun. While volunteering sounds like something of a
drag, I think I can say that these folks actually had a
good time - and could see that they made a valuable
contribution to the day. There are two more schooling
shows (August 27 and October 29) for which volunteers
are needed. Neither show has a manager at the moment --
if you're willing, there are many of us who would step
in and guide you through the process of managing a
schooling show. If managing is too much, volunteers are
needed in every capacity. Please contact me if you're
willing to volunteer at either of these events. I can
promise you appreciation from SWVADA and, just maybe,
some fun along the way!
~Beckie |
SWVADA MINUTES
June 2005
Next Meeting: 7 PM, Monday, July 18, 2005
The Wildflour Restaurant at Hollins
| The regular monthly
meeting of SWVADA was held on Monday, 20 June 2005 at the Wildflour
Restaurant in Hollins, VA. President Beckie Mitchell called the meeting
to order. Board Members Present: Sue Cooper, Susan Dallas, Gary Goodale,
Robin Jones, Blanche Mahoney, Beckie Mitchell, Laura Nelson, Pat Nelson,
Rebecca Splan. Board Members Absent: Pam Bennington, Gabi Hooten, Susan
MacIssac, Kim Reid, Annette Massey Shaw, Jeanette Shires. Members/Guests
also Present: Chelsea Brannon. President’s Report: Beckie Mitchell 1. It is with sincere regret that we bid farewell to two current board members due to relocation: Pam Bennington is moving to Arizona and Susan MacIssac to California. Their contributions to SWVADA have been very generous. We wish them well; they will be GREATLY missed. 2. Asked that consideration be given now re: serving on the Board, Officers for 2006, committee chairs, and yearly events. Secretary’s Report: Gary Goodale Voted to accept report as submitted. Treasurer’s Report: Blanche Mahoney 1. Balance in Checking Account: $6,458.26. 2. Noted that donation for the Legislative Trail Ride has been paid for 2006. 3. VOTED to sponsor a 'Daily Level Sponsorship”'for the GAIG’s show in October. Cost: $200. Membership: Pat Nelson 1. Currently have 132 members. Ride a Test: Beckie Mitchell 1. Very popular and successful with a full day. Commended the great volunteer effort. 2. Thanks to Harriet Peterson for serving as judge/clinician. 3. Suggestion that we hold more Ride a Tests since they are proving to be so popular. 4. Discussed buying a portable microphone so auditors can hear instructions of clinicians. |
Pot Luck/ Tack Sale:
Gary Goodale 1. The Pot Luck proved very successful. SWVADA provided fried chicken and drinks. Lots of great food and wonderful desserts. 2. Will consider holding more in future, especially with Ride a Tests. 3. Decided that tack sale might better be held in conjunction with a more highly attended function, or as a separate function. Also, perhaps the tack sale held in conjunction with Educational Sunday is sufficient. July Schooling Show: Blanche Mahoney/Pat Nelson 1. The ring set up will be the day before the show. 2. Call Blanche if you can volunteer for the show! Miscellaneous 1. Discussed various ideas for awards at schooling shows to involve more people. Suggestions included having a groom’s award, drawings for competitors and volunteers, Young Rider award. Noted that $50 is the limit for awards at schooling shows. 2. D and O Insurance: Blanche has investigated. No info yet from VADA (meet in July). Questions include: covered under umbrella of VADA? USDF? The expense for such insurance is considerable. Questioned the necessity of buying. Await further information before making a decision. 3. The August Schooling Show still needs a Manager! 4. Decided to roll over to next year the VADA Grant funds. Beckie will notify VADA. 5. NAYRC Show needs assistance for July 27-31. To be held at the Virginia Horse Center. Contact Tina Longaker or Holly Veloso to volunteer. Will try to encourage our Young Riders to volunteer as this would be a valuable experience. The meeting then adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Gary Maupin Goodale, Secretary |
