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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
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SWVADA MINUTES
June 2005
Next Meeting: 7 PM, Monday, Oct 17, 2005
Hollywood's Restaurant at Hollins (formerly known as the Wildflour)
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meeting of SWVADA was held on Monday, 19 Sepetember 2005 at
Hollywood’s Restaurant in Hollins, VA. President Beckie Mitchell called
the meeting to order. Board Members Present: Sue Cooper, Susan Dallas,
Gary Goodale, Gabi Hooten, Blanche Mahoney, Beckie Mitchell, Laura
Nelson, Pat Nelson, Kim Reid, Annette Massey Shaw, Jeanette Shires, Bob
Whitehurst. Board Members Absent: Pat Bevan, Robin Jones, Rebecca Splan.
Members and guests also present: Ellen Aiken, Bobby Dallas. President’s Report: Beckie Mitchell 1. Expressed appreciation to Board for their outstanding efforts during the year. Encouraged members to consider upcoming election of officers, Board for next year, and needed committee chairs. 2. Thanked the considerable efforts of those who worked on the August Schooling Show. It was a huge success! 3. Thanked all those involved in making this year’s Adult Camp another great experience. Discussed some areas to consider for next year. Secretary’s Report: Gary Goodale 1. No meeting held in August. 2. VOTED to accept/approve the July minutes as submitted. Treasurer’s Report: Blanche Mahoney 1. Balance Checking: $9993.57 2. Balance Savings: $1058.55 3. Discussed establishing a policy to deal with bad checks from non members. 4. Recognized show report will now show a withdrawal of $360 (an additional drug fee that was owed USEF). Educational Sunday: Ellen Aiken/Jeanette Shires 1. The date set for this year is Sunday, February 19, 2006. The earlier date was the only available date in order to use VA Tech facilities. 2. Suggestions for topics for this year would be appreciated! Adult Camp: Gary Goodale 1. Camp 2005 was a huge success. Instructors Harriet Peterson and Cathy Howard shared their expertise with enthusiastic campers. 2. As always, we had very “Happy Campers!” 3. Special thanks to Camp Volunteers: Pat Bevan, Jan Keener, Blanche Mahoney, Becky Mitchell, Laura Nelson, Pat Nelson. 4. A camp evaluation form has been sent out. So far, the response has given camp a high rate of approval. A number of suggestions have been made for future camps. We welcome any ideas! Clinics: Annette Massey Shaw 1. Possibilities for a major seminar are being investigated. Would like to use Tech facilities if possible. Annette has talked with several possible clinicians. Getting an open date at Tech may be a problem. Laura Nelson and Jeanette Shires will check with Tech. 2. The seminar would be directed to auditors and we would like to include the Tech equestrians. Green Hill: Bob Whitehurst 1. The Pony Club borrowed arenas and sent thanks to SWVADA for their use. 2. Green Hill is redoing Ring 3 and replacing the footing. The old footing will be used as a base for the new stabling. 3. The stables are being started and hopefully will be available for use in the spring. Hospitality: Blanche Mahoney 1. The Year End Banquet will be held again at the Wyndham. 2. Date: February 4, 2006. Mark your calendar! |
Points/Awards: Ellen Aiken 1. Current standings have been posted. Though the shows have been well attended this year, not many riders have qualified for awards. We had 3 fewer shows this year (Fancy Hill held no dressage shows). Lots of riders but many are non-members. 2. Need to consider if we should look at options for increasing memberships. Provide more publicity re: joining SWVADA. 3. Ellen reports she has had trouble getting volunteer forms in. Suggested develop a format whereby event managers could send in a list of their volunteers. 4. Thanks for the efforts of Pat Bevan, who solicited donations from companies for Camp “We Care” bags. Leftovers will be used as prizes for shows, banquet. 5. Asked that we encourage riders to ride First Level, Test 1 at SWVADA Schooling Shows as all entry fees from that class are donated to the VA Horse Center. VADA: Susan
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