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October 2003 |
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President's Message
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I can't believe that it is October
already! Where has the year gone? I hope you have achieved
all your goals this year. If not, we only have one more
schooling show to get your scores or your volunteer hours. This
will be on October 11 at Green Hill Park. Please send your
entries to Susan Dallas. If you would like to volunteer, please
contact me, Pam Bennington.
We are getting ready to vote for our
Board next year. If you would like to be on it, please contact
Harriet Keys. We would love to have you join us.
Be careful during this goblin calling
time!
Pam Bennington
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SWVADA MINUTES
JULY
Next Meeting: September
15, 2003 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, 15 September 2003 at Wildflour
Restaurant in Hollins, VA. President Pam Bennington called the meeting
to order. Board Members Present: Ellen Aiken, Pam Bennington, Cathy
Caspole, Sue Cooper, Susan Dallas, Karen Davis, Hal DeVuyst, Gary
Goodale, Gabi Hooten, Blanche Mahoney, Beckie Mitchell, Laura Nelson,
Pat Nelson. Board Members Absent: Robin Jones, Harriet Keys.
Members/Guests also present: Bobby Dallas, Chris DeVuyst, Annette Massey
Shaw. Secretary’s Report: Gary Goodale 1. VOTED to dispense with reading of minutes. 2. VOTED to approve minutes as submitted. Treasurer’s Report: Blanche Mahoney 1. Balance: $5,566.84 2. Savings: $1051.48 President’s Report: Pam Bennington 1. Extended thanks and appreciation to Ellen Aiken (Manager), and Jeanette Shires (Secretary), for their work on the successful August Schooling Show. And thanks also to the many volunteers. 2. The show was a "sizzler" and enjoyed by all! COMMITTEE REPORTS Adult Camp: Laura Nelson 1. Camp was once again a rousing success. Explanation of finances given. 2. VOTED to decline in the amount of $250 the remainder of the grant from the USDF Dressage Foundation ); funds were sufficient without additional help. 3. VOTED to give Clinicians Liz and Sue $250 additional fee in appreciation of their years of giving to the SWVADA camp. 4. The new Board of Directors will make the decision re: camp next year. Educational Sunday: Ellen Aiken 1.Plans already underway. Confirmed that Harriet Peterson will present a "Cavaletti for All Disciplines" demonstration. 3. Request for topics for a "Veterinary Update" session. 4. Letter sent to VA Horse Journal re: program. Potluck Dinner and Tack Sale: Cathy Caspole 1. To be held at Covenant Presbyterian Church on Dyerle Road in Roanoke. Tack sale to begin at 5:30 pm. 2. SWVADA will provide drinks, chicken, ham biscuits, paper products. 3. Karen Davis will issue invitations and take care of publicity. Equipment: Cathy Caspole 1. Second Ring is now complete and in trailer. 2. Thanks to Jan Keener for ordering/picking up. Green Hill Park: Ellen Aiken 1. Explained problem re: footing and how to manage a dragging schedule, which is done by a volunteer. Discussed various options and how to arrange dragging for specific events. 2. Long range planning committee to meet October 8. To be discussed: Proposal for new entrance to the horse park. 3. Ring 3 has new footing. Plans are in the works to have Judge’s stands at all rings. Horse Show Committee: Gary Goodale 1. Suggestion made to check with 2004 show managers to determine if a meeting is needed. 2. A letter will be sent to show organizers reflecting the new policy of listing in the Omnibus. 3. Gary will begin and keep a notebook of information from each show which can be used as a resource for show managers. Show managers, please give Gary info that includes expenses, program, etc. to be kept for future reference. 4. Request made that Board determine some specifics re: show budgets. |
Green Hill Games
Show: Annette Massey Shaw 1. Agreed that a Show Managers’ meeting provides needed info, especially for first time managers. 2. Requested volunteers and sponsors for the show. Schedule, etc. in place and prospects look good for a great show.
Hospitality: Blanche Mahoney
1. Annual Banquet will be held on Saturday, 24 January 2004 at the
Holiday Inn on Thirlane Road in Roanoke. |
