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June 2004 |
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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
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Remember the theme song to
the tv show, Cheers - "where everybody knows your name?" To me, that's
the best thing about our SWVADA shows - the participants and show
management are all so friendly and supportive - it really eases those
competitor nerves. With summer almost upon us, the show season is in
full swing. While many of our members have already "taken the plunge"
and competed in some schooling and recognized shows this spring, I've
been a bit slow getting off the mark this year, but I did finally make
it out at the SWVADA show this past weekend. What a fun |
SWVADA MINUTES
May 2004
Next Meeting: June 21,
2004 7:00pm at the Wildflour Restaurant
7770 Williamson Rd., Hollins VA 540-362-1812
| The regular monthly
meeting of SWVADA was held on Monday, 17 May 2004 at the Wildflour
Restaurant in Hollins,VA. President Beckie Mitchell called the meeting
to order. Board Members Present: Pam Bennington, Susan Dallas, Gary
Goodale, Gabi Hooten, Robin Jones, Harriet Keys, Blanche Mahoney, Beckie
Mitchell, Laura Nelson, Pat Nelson, Annette Massey Shaw, Elise Tyminski.
Board Members Absent: Megan Irby, Kim Reid, Rebecca Splan.
Members/Guests also present: Ellen Aiken, Chris DeVuyst, Hal DeVuyst.
President’s Report: Beckie Mitchell 1. Re-examined matter of location of meetings and discussed possible options. VOTED to continue meeting at the Wildflour for the present. 2. Asked Board to solicit input from members via a phone tree. Each Board Member would be responsible for contacting a few members. Annette Massey Shaw will develop questions designed for this purpose. Secretary’s Report: Gary Goodale 1. VOTED to dispense with reading of the minutes. 2. VOTED to approve minutes as submitted. Treasurer’s Report: Blanche Mahoney 1. The VADA grant money has been received. 2. Checking: $2616.13 3. Savings: $1053.23 Education/Clinics/Camp: Laura Nelson 1. The "When to Move Up a Level" seminar date has not yet been determined. 2. Camp: Now taking deposits ($100). Send to Laura to reserve a camper slot! Deposits MUST be received by July 1st. Final payment due by August 15th. Chris DeVuyst has graciously agreed to prepare the always wonderful "Camper Packets." 3. As an incentive for camp sponsorships, SWVADA will give a comparable amount of advertising on the web site.
Hospitality: Blanche Mahoney |
Long Range
Planning Committee: Gary Goodale 1. Meeting will be held on Monday, June 7th at 6:45 PM at the Roanoke County Hollins Branch Library. 2. An agenda will be sent to committee members. 3. Suggestions/topics from members are welcomed. Send to Gary Goodale at camlachfarm@aol.com Points/Awards: Ellen Aiken 1. Asked for clarification re: volunteer hours. 2. Reviewed as stated in the Omnibus: 4 hours for SWVADA AND 4 hours for VADA. (Volunteer hours at the BLMs will count. NOTE: SWVADA and VADA hours are counted separately, so 8 hours would be required if meeting requirements for both SWVADA and VADA.) 3. VOTED: Beginning in 2005, SWVADA volunteer hours must be fulfilled at a SWVADA sponsored event. Recognized Show: Pat Nelson/ Jeanette Shires 1. Expressed appreciation and thanks for all the help on show. 2. Karen Vinsant will also be judging; 76 rides are scheduled and 2 rings will be needed. 3. Susan Viemeister will be the on grounds EMT. 4. Reviewed schedule of volunteers. 5. Ring Set Up: Friday at 1:30. Contact Jeanette Shires, Show Manager, if interested. Beckie will notify members via mass email. 6. Beckie and Blanche and any others who can help, will meet at Pat’s to put packets together. 7. Suggested that the Board consider not offering FEI classes next year due to lack of participation at that level and the expense and difficulty in scheduling an S judge for a one day show. April Schooling Show: Harriet Keys 1. Reported that the show was very nice and showed a profit of $184. 2. Suggested that due to rising expenses, we consider purchasing smaller ribbons for the schooling shows. The meeting then adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Gary Goodale, Secretary |
