The ODS Board will meet August 9 in the Sherwood area. The September Column will include a report on the news and business that results from that meeting.

In the meantime, there are still plenty of ODS events coming up in August and September:

The Breeders Showcase at Devonwood August 9 and 10. This is a fun show to work at because you get to see a lot of foals and youngsters. Lots of help is needed to make this 2 day event go. Contact Rose Newman if you can spare a day or a few hours to help out.

The Linda Acheson Education Fund Benefit shows are August 16 and 17 at Lake Oswego Hunt Club. These are ODS League shows and they need volunteers for gate people, scoring, scribing, runners and warm up. League shows are a good way to try a volunteer position in a more relaxed atmosphere. If you can spare some time on this date contact Kim Barker.

ODS is the host GMO for the USDF Region 6 Adult Clinic with Jane Savoie. This will be held at Devonwood August 22-24, starting Friday night with a lecture. There is a fee to audit the clinic. Volunteers are needed to help register and check in auditors. If you volunteer your auditing fee can be comped. Contact Francy Haupt for more information.

On the same weekend at Devonwood the ODS Young Rider show is being held. Lots of help is needed for this show and it is a League show as well. Contact Gaye McCabe if you can help.

The ODS Open and Championship shows are September 12-14 at Devonwood. This is a big weekend with 3 rings, lots of vendors and lots of excitement. Many volunteers are needed to make this show the success it has been for quite a few years. Contact Jennifer Milburn if you can help. There are prizes for volunteers and for the chapter giving the most volunteer time. Admission to the Championship Show is a donation of at least $5.00 for the Oregon Food Bank.

On Saturday September 13 the ODS Annual Awards Banquet will be held at the Holiday Inn in Tualatin. Volunteer opportunities include greeters and registration, help with set up and help with the Silent Auction. Items are needed for the Silent Auction and the Chapter baskets will be auctioned off as well. Please contact Rose Newman if you would like to help with the banquet.

Until next month,

Marsha

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