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Next Meeting: Monday, 20 August 2007
At Hollywood's in Hollins, VA - 7 PM
The regular monthly meeting of SWVADA was held on Monday, 16 July 2007 at Hollywood's in Hollins, VA. President Susan Dallas called the meeting to order. Board Members Present: Susan Dallas, Sarah Denham, Gary Goodale, Gabi Hooten, Robin Jones, Blanche Mahoney, Beckie Mitchell, Pat Nelson, Jeanette Shires, Rebecca Splan, Nancy Stone. Board Members Absent: Ellen Aiken, Laura Nelson, Annette Massey Shaw, Bob Whitehurst.
President's Report: Susan Dallas
Applause for SWVADA members who attended Dressage at Lexington! Members were asked to share their experiences.
Secretary's Report: Gary Goodale
Accepted June 2007 Minutes as posted.
Treasurer's Report: Blanche Mahoney
Balance Checking: $10,369.13; Balance Savings: $1070.01; CD: $3120.00.
Still waiting for information re: cost of replacement cones.
Camp: Laura Nelson ( Susan Dallas)
Openings for Camp still available. Discussed contacting other chapters, running ads.
Clinics: Annette Massey Shaw (Susan Dallas)/ Jeanette Shires
Awaiting budget information for the October Clinic.
Need specifics for the November Seminar in order to apply for VADA Grant funds.
Points/ Awards: Ellen Aiken (Susan Dallas)
All results are up to date with the exception of the BREA June show.
Standings will be posted as qualifying requirements are met.
Currently have 128 members.
Will post available titles.
Reminder that Southern States proof of purchase labels fund the library.
VADA: Susan Dallas/ Sarah Denham
*Volunteers still needed for the National JR/YR Championships at Lexington. In future will be held alternately between Kentucky and Colorado.
VOTED to give $45 toward the Competitors' Breakfast at Region 1 Championships at Lexington (October 25-28, 2007).
Discussed SWVADA sponsorship of classes. Will determine at next meeting when information re: costs will be available. Open classes need sponsorships.
Next Meeting: Saturday, September 8, 2007.
Adult Championships will be held next year August 9-10, 2008.
July Schooling Show: Susan Dallas
The show had one ring and did show a small profit. Had to pay $125 to drag rings. Discussed asking Green Hill to schedule one of the two monthly drags prior to our shows.
Discussed ways to save money.
Note: Managers need a copy of the contracts with show officials.
Snacks generally are not selling. Discussed providing drinks only at schooling shows, which should be reflected on the prize lists in next year's Omnibus.
Need to coordinate with BREA and Pony Club in order to avoid using same judges at shows, as this makes it harder to qualify for year end awards. Gary will serve as contact.
Competitors are reminded that they are responsible for bringing any errors in compiling of scores to the attention of management. CHECK your score sheet for accuracy of total points. Any error must be reported within one hour of posting of scores for last class of day.
Reviewed changes in progress of updating website. This is a work in process.
Send Classifieds directly to Nancy. (Classifieds are free to members only.)
Request that Camp information be given a prominent place on home page.
Members only will be posted in the Professionals section.
Licensed Show: Nancy Stone
Reiterated that the report of the Technical Delegate re: our show was all favorable.
Gave a printed, detailed report on show expenses and income. This will be helpful for future planning.
Reviewed some of the reasons that show fees are so expensive. Officials' fees, mileage costs, lodging costs, etc. are areas that continue to become more expensive.
The show showed a Total Net Income of: $1,520.75. Donations and sponsorships helped offset the expenses of the show.
Future Show dates: 2008: May 24. Discussed possibly changing from Memorial Day weekend for the 2009 show.
Discussed obligations of Board Members. Reminder that according to our Constitution, Board Members are automatically removed from the Board if missing 3 continuous Board Meetings. However, may ask for reinstatement.
Reminder that at next Board Meeting will begin considering Officers and Board Members for 2008.
Reminder that Snail Mail Newsletter with ballot,etc. needs to be prepared and mailed in November.
The meeting then adjourned.
Gary Maupin Goodale, Secretary
SWVADA Members turned out in significant numbers for the Dressage at Lexington Show. Members competed at Training through Grand Prix levels and in the Breed Show. It was great to see members giving their support to one another at ringside, or lending a helping hand, or just enjoying lunch together.
Congratulations to Windsor VT, bred by Virginia Tech. The 2007 bay colt by Wild Dance, out of Dom Perignon, was named Champion Young Horse and Reserve Grand Champion at Dressage at Lexington Breed Show. Windsor VT and his dam were handled by Virginia Tech students Sierra Pollock and Alison Parker.
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