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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
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Saturday was a
lovely day for the SWVADA Spring Recognized Dressage
Show. Despite some ominous looking clouds in the
morning, the day turned out beautifully sunny with
pleasant temperatures, if a bit windy! Green Hill Park
looked fabulous - it's such a beautiful setting - all
the green grass and trees contrasting against the blue
sky and mountains in the distance. Wow.... we are
indeed fortunate to have it here in the Roanoke area! I
especially enjoyed visiting with old friends - faces I
haven't seen for awhile. Brigitte Simmons, the judge
for the day, has been a long time friend to SWVADA. She
has contributed to "the education of SWVADA" through the
years as a clinician, judge and camp instructor. She
was quick to comment on how many wonderful horses and
capable riders there were at the show. SWVADA's come a
long way from the early days! Many, many thanks to
Rebecca Splan and Jeanette Shires, secretary and manager
respectively for the show. Without volunteers like
these two, the show simply wouldn't go on. Thanks, too,
to all the volunteers who came out and helped ensure
that things ran smoothly. What a great day!
The next SWVADA
event is the June 11 ride-a-test at GHPEC with Harriet
Peterson. There are a few spaces still available, so
contact me (beck56@cox.net)
if you are interested. A practice ring will be set up
that day for those of you who would like to come
practice a test in an "official" ring without the
pressure of being judged. Contact me for information
about signing up for a practice ring time. As always,
volunteers are still needed. Ring set up will be
Friday, June 10th - come help if you can! I can also
use some people at the end of the day on Saturday to
help with ring take down. Let me know if you can help.
Thanks again to
Rebecca and Jeanette for the great show - hope to see
everyone out for the next event!
Beckie
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SWVADA MINUTES
May 2005
Next Meeting: 7 PM, Monday, June 20 2005
The Wildflour Restaurant at Hollins
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meeting of SWVADA was held on Monday, 20 June 2005 at Wildflour
Restaurant in Hollins, VA. The meeting was called to order by President
Beckie Mitchell. Board Members Present: Pam Bennington, Susan Dallas,
Gary Goodale, Robin Jones, Susan MacIssac, Blanche Mahoney, Beckie
Mitchell, Laura Nelson, Pat Nelson, Kim Reid, Annette Massey Shaw,
Jeanette Shires, Rebecca Splan. Board Members Absent: Sue Cooper, Gabi
Hooten. Members/Guests also Present: Bob Whitehurst. President’s Report: Beckie Mitchell 1. SWVADA received a thank you note for the donation to the Virginia Horse Council. 2. VOTED to request the Virginia Horse Council return the second check sent (the first check was thought lost but then found). 3. Thanks to Pam Bennington and Susan Dallas and all the volunteers for a VERY successful April Schooling Show! Secretary’s Report: Gary Goodale 1. VOTED to accept report as submitted. Treasurer’s Report: Blanche Mahoney 1. Balance Checking Account: $4,054.49 2. Balance Savings Account: $1056.82 Education/Camp/Clinics: Gary Goodale, Susan MacIssac, Laura Nelson, Annette Massey Shaw 1. REMINDER: June 1st is the opening date for Camp Deposits of $100 (non refundable UNLESS space can be filled). Limited to 20 Campers. Deposits should be sent to Gary Goodale, 240 Camlach Lane, Boones Mill, VA 24065. 2. Laura and Annette will pursue ideas re: how to best use the VADA grant. Equipment: Bob Whitehurst 1. Trailer has been organized. 2. A chart showing where equipment is to be placed in trailer is being developed. Green Hill: Pam Bennington 1. We are nearing goal re: receiving matching funds for the new stabling. 2. Question re: movement of Judge’s stand from end of arena in Ring 1. Will check on. Long Range
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Membership: Pat
Nelson 1. Continue to get new members. 2. 38 members from last year have not yet renewed. Omnibus: Rebecca Splan 1. Reviewed some corrections to the 2005 Omnibus. 2. Discussed some clarifying statements to be included in next year’s Omnibus. Recognized Show: Jeanette Shires, Rebecca Splan 1. Great response to show with 60 rides scheduled! 2. Still a need for some volunteers. 3. Show will run from 8AM to 5PM. 4. Looking forward to a great day! April Schooling Show: Pam Bennington, Susan Dallas 1. Our most successful April show in many years! Profit of $869.46. 2. Held a drawing for prizes for competitors and volunteers. Tried to give more awards to more people, rather than just high score awards. Different ideas are being tried to make the schooling shows more attractive. Miscellaneous: 1. REMINDER: NO LUNGING in the Warm Up Arena at shows. 2. Discussed obtaining D&O Insurance. Investigating in order to cover Board Members; will get estimate and research further. 3. Discussed difficulties in providing food for shows. Decided that show managers will make the decision re: food or just drinks and snacks. NOTE: Info needs to be included for each show in the Omnibus. 4. Need to put Closing Dates for shows on the Web Site. 5. Suggestion made to have a Youth Creativity Contest. All agreed this was a good idea. Kim Reid and Annette Massey Shaw will pursue and present a plan to Board. 6. REMINDER: JUNE 11 RIDE A TEST COMBINED WITH A POTLUCK AND TACK SALE! SEE YOU THERE The meeting then adjourned.
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