November 22, 2009
The ODS Board of Directors has approved the Strategic Plan and has presented it to the General Membership at the Annual Membership Meeting held in Portland today. The ODS Board will be assembling teams to implement the plan.
View the plan here: ODS-Approved-Strategic-Plan(2009)
If you are intersted in helping implement this plan, please contact Ed Miller or the ODS Office.
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Please welcome the newly elected officers of Oregon Dressage Society:
President: Ed Miller
President Elect: Rose Newman
Secretary: Sally Temple
Treasurer: Christopher Main
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The new Officers of SJODS for 2010 are:
President- Peggy Siders
Vice-President – DeeDee Estes
Secretary – Carol Taylor
Treasurer – Elaine Thomas
Congratulations!
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The Umpqua Valley Chapter had its election of officer on Wed. 10/14.
Listed below will be the officers for next year:
President – Marilyn Ulicny
V. President – Linda Sanders
Secretary – Hope Flint
Treasurer – Norma Talburt
Newsletter – Jill Giri
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The newly elected officers for the NEO chapter of ODS are:
President: Becky (Rebecca) Hamann
Vice Pres. Connie Dunham
Secretary: Dorene McCarthy
Treasurer: Karen Hasel
Chapter Rep: Sharm Daggett
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Just wanted to remind everyone that the next FVC meeting is November 23rd 7pm at Round Table Pizza Salmon Creek. This months meeting agenda is included. Please contact Rose Newman 360-281-6550 or rose_newman@yahoo.com if you’d like to add anything to this months agenda.
Hope to see you at the meeting
November FVC Agenda
Ripley’s will be giving a talk on their program.
Old Business
• FVC Christmas Party December 12 @ Frazier/Diebert home. Hostess will buy a ham and juice paid for by chapter. Potluck and BYOB again this year. $20.00 gift exchange for those who want to participate.
• FVC website – Lauren
• 4H tack sale – Lorraine
New Business
• Treasurers report – Lorraine
• Chapter Equipment – Rose
• FVC educational events – Lorraine
• CCHC updates – Nancy K
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Dear Members,
It is almost the time of year to set up our annual “All Things Oregon” basket that we donate to the USDF Convention as a Board of Governors Meeting door prize. A second basket will be donated to the USDF Youth Executive Board Auction will repeat the theme of three years ago – “Pretty in Pink”. Our convention delegates are really looking forward to presenting this year’s baskets … both our BOG basket and our youth auction baskets have been popular at Convention for the past several years!
ODS President Elect Ed Miller and Executive Director Corinne Stonier displaying the ODS “All Things Oregon” Basket at the 2008 USDF Convention in Denver
This year, I’m hoping that each chapter send in something for the basket that is unique to your area. General members are also encouraged to contribute with local selections! We are hosting the ODS Banquet and General Membership Meeting THIS WEEKEND, a week prior to the National Convention which makes it easy for you to hand deliver contributions.
Things that we have included in years past “All things Oregon” basket include Wine, Jelly/Jams, Pink Martini CDs, Oregon Ducks/ OSU Beavers merchandise, handmade candles, calendars, “Pony Oaties” horse treats, etc. In the past, the youth basket had brushes, socks, Christmas ornaments, a bit, gloves, saddle pads, hand beaded browbands and other fun horsey items that were primarily pink in color.
Our office has to get our basket items shipped to the convention, so please no bulky or overly heavy items.
What do you think you can send from your area?
Warmest Regards,
Corinne Stonier
Executive Director
Oregon Dressage Society
PH: 503.681.2337 — CELL: 503.730.8036 — FAX: 503.681.3873
880 NE 25th Ave., Suite 2-173
Hillsboro, OR 97124
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The count of people attending the Banquet and the Mini Convention is due at the hotel Tuesday. We are going to have fun with over 75 reservations made so far and a huge wonderful list of silent auction items! If you are planning on attending but have not yet sent in your registration form, please call the ODS Office Tuesday between 10 AM and 1 PM and we can process your Visa/Mastercard over the phone (503-681-2337) or visit the ODS Banquet page on our website to order your dinner using PayPal.
Click here for more information on the Banquet: http://www.oregondressage.com/banquet.html
Click here for more information on the Mini Convention: http://www.oregondressage.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/2009-MiniConventionPacket.pdf
Thank you.
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In this seminar, equine attorney Rachel McCart will discuss preventing equine liability for the equine business owner and individual horse owner. The discussion will cover liability insurance, release forms and equine activity statutes. Each attendee will receive a complimentary liability release form. To submit specific questions you’d like to see addressed during the session, please email info@equinelegalsolutions and Rachel will do her best to incorporate your interests into the presentation. She will also provide plenty of time for Q&A at the end of the session.
About the speaker: Rachel Kosmal McCart is the founder and principal attorney of Equine Legal Solutions, Inc., an equine law firm based in the Portland, Oregon metro area. Rachel is licensed to practice in Oregon, Washington, New York and California, and also associates with attorneys in other states on equine law matters. ELS offers free telephone consultations on any equine legal matter. More information is available on ELS’ website at www.equinelegalsolutions.com or by calling 866-385-2972.
The Region 6 Mini Convention will be held next weekend, November 20 – 22 at the Portland Airport Holiday Inn. Visit www.region6.org for registration form.
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Earn a USDF University Credit when you attend the workshops at the 2009 USDF Region 6 Mini Convention and pay the $5.00 university fee.
The updated registration form is now posted on the ODS Website (news page). Please submit your registration ASAP or contact us as the hotel needs the count for lunch by Tuesday.
REGION 6 EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
November 21, 2009 – Mt. Bachelor Room
Proper Saddle Fit: There’s a Lot More Than Comfort at Stake
Ilene Nessenson, JD of Holistic Horse Bodyworks, LLC
This class will be presented Saturday, November 21st at 8:00 AM in the Mt. Bachelor Room
Did you know improper saddle fit can cause back issues, lameness, muscle damage, behavioral issues and poor performance? Attend this informative and hands on saddle fitting session to learn how to help your horse maintain good health. Attendees will learn about the 6 components of a comprehensive saddle fit and perform structural assessments on various saddles. Attendees are welcome to bring their own saddles.
About the presenter:
Ilene Nessenson, J.D., CEBW, is the owner of Holistic Horse Bodyworks, LLC and equine massage therapist for the Portland Mounted Patrol. She is a certified equine body worker, saddle fitter, saddle reflocker, and yoga instructor.
Minerals in Performance Horses
Brady Karren M.S. of Arenus Equine Specialist, West
This class will be presented Saturday, November 21st at 9:00 AM in the Mt. Bachelor Room
Speaker Brady Karren of Arenus Health and Nutrition is going to be presenting an educational session at 9 AM in the Mt. Bachelor Room about minerals in performance horses. This is a can’t miss educational session. Brady has spent a lifetime working with horses in one aspect or another. He grew up showing reining, cutting, working cow horses, roping, and starting colts in the mountains of Utah. Brady received a Masters degree in Animal Science specializing in Equine Nutrition from Texas A&M University and continues to be amazed at the feats achieved by horses and is passionate about our relationship with them. Focusing especially on what we can feed our equine counterparts to assist them in having longer and more fulfilling careers as Equine Athletes and more content years as a part of our families.
A Treasurer’s Workshop: Tax Status and Reporting
John Craven, a former ODS President, Treasurer and Board Member
This class will be presented Saturday, November 21st at 12:30 PM in the Mt. Bachelor Room
This session will be an overview of the annual reporting responsibilities of an USDF GMO and associated chapters. These are items that chapter presidents, chapter treasurer’s and show management should know. Topics that will be covered include:
• Official non-profit status, Registered Charitable Organization, IRS resources
• Financial Records, Record Retention
• Bank Accounts-changing banks, updating signatories
• Year-end Chapter reports
• Hiring Show Officials, Clinicians, other contractors—what are your responsibilities? Resources
• Frequently Asked Questions from chapters
Equine Law: Your Questions Answered
Rachel Kosmal McCart, Equine Legal Solutions, Inc
This class will be presented Saturday, November 21st at 3:30 PM in the Mt. Bachelor Room
Equine Legal Solutions advocates a belt-and-suspenders approach to risk management: minimize potential liability by putting contracts and safety procedures in place, then insure against remaining risks. Many horse owners (both “in the business” and casual owners) have questions about their individual situations. Please e-mail your questions to directly to Rachel (rachel@equinelegalsolutions.com) and she will do her best to cover all of the issues presented to her and additionally take questions from the audience. Rachel, the founder of Equine Legal Solutions, has experience providing practical advice – which she likes to refer to as Legal Counsel with Horse Sense.
Holistic Horse and Rider Nutrition
Dr. Marvin Hausman, Total Nutraceutical Solutions
This class will be presented Saturday, November 21st at 4:30 PM in the Mt. Bachelor Room
Our lines of innovative, nutritional supplements are designed to help you, and your equine and canine companions, live longer, healthier lives. Our unique, mushroom-based products are the result of extensive research, performed by leading scientists around the world, into the nutritional benefits of mushrooms. This research has led many medical scientists and practitioners to refer to mushrooms as “nature’s ultimate super food.” It is the mission of TNS to educate people about nutrition and the many unique health benefits provided by various species of mushrooms.
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