The ODS / Linda S. Acheson Education Fund

The Linda Acheson Education Fund exists to support educational opportunities for ODS members and dressage enthusiasts.  When it was created, founder Linda Acheson and subsequently the ODS Board established the goal to gather $50,000 in principal before expending interest on the fund in support of educational programs.  So far we’ve reached $36,000 — and we need your help to reach the current goal of $50,000 and make this a vital part of ODS educational programming!

The Linda S. Acheson ODS Education fund was established in 1998 and was renamed in 2004 as a memorial to Linda Acheson, former ODS President, Treasurer, and “L program” graduate.

As a Certified Public Accountant, Linda was instrumental in modernizing the ODS office and the financial records. Additionally, Linda was an advocate of rider and instructor education. She organized the first ODS certified instructor program and supported the ODS “L” Education Program, and judged many schooling shows.

Linda established this fund during her tenure as president. Her intent was to create a specific account where the earnings could be used to finance educational events and programs—in whole, or part; for the benefit of ODS members. Upon her death, the education fund name was changed to recognize Linda, and it received numerous contributions in honor of her memory.

The Linda Acheson Education Fund is not a “restricted fund” in the sense of an endowment, however the ODS board agreed in principle that the funds were dedicated to the educational mission Linda intended.

The goal is to raise additional monies through fundraisers or bequests/gifts to reach a point where the income from the fund be used to sponsor educational programs. Linda estimated, and the Board of Directors subsequently adopted that the principal of the fund reach and be maintained at $50,000 (as of September 1, 2011, the fund is approximately $36,000). At the point the income from the fund may be utilized for educational activities, the ODS Board of Directors will establish an advisory panel to select projects or programs to support.

Be on the watch for fundraisers for this fund that will be held at the upcoming ODS Fall Festival, including a raffle and a wine-pull.  If you would like to make a direct contribution to the fund, you may make an online donation using PayPal (go to this webpage: http://oregondressage.com/sponsorships.html) or you can mail a check, written out to the Oregon Dressage Society Education Fund and send it to ODS Office, 880 NE 25th Ave, Ste 2-173, Hillsboro, OR 97124.

Please contact the ODS office for details or if you would like to volunteer for marketing and/or fundraising on behalf of the fund.

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The excitement is building for the Fall Festival!  The banquet promises to be a really big night with our awards, anniversary and Steffen Peters.  Now, we need the silent auction, our main fundraiser, to match strides with the significance of the occasion. To ensure success, we need the support of our membership in donating and/or procuring items or services for this event.

Please consider donating an item or service to the auction, and/or please ask your favorite businesses or favorite people to donate an item.  Our membership is diverse and that is a great asset for collecting many creative, delicious, useful, and wonderful things.  It will be fun to see all the items at the banquet and even more fun to bid on them!

Please contact me, Wendy Redhouse, with any items you have for our auction.  Here are the instructions for making a donation:

1. Complete a donation form for every item; a copy should stay with the donor as receipt for their tax deductible gift – download the form here.
2. Send form and item to Wendy Redhouse or to the ODS office; items may be delivered to the banquet site but must arrive early for set up.
3. A procurement letter is available if you would like to use it for solicitation.  I will gladly mail you any forms or letters, or you may pull them from the ODS website here.
4. Donated items will be posted on the ODS website as we receive them – view that webpage here.
5. Please confirm all donations by October 15th, 2011.

I will do my best to facilitate your donation, so do not hesitate to contact me if you have questions or need assistance.

Thank you all so much for your support!  And don’t forget to sign up for the Fall Festival so that you can attend the Auction on Saturday, November 5^th.

Sincerely,

Wendy Redhouse

Contact Information:

Wendy Redhouse

wendylillykatechris@yahoo.com

10962 SE Pheasant Ridge Dr.

Happy Valley, OR 97086

503-380-5640

This is the last week to send in your sponsorships if you want your name on the award. If you’re planning on sponsoring, and want your name on the award for your sponsored class HURRY UP.

I will be taking sponsorships until September 1st but this is after awards have gone to be embellished.

Also, don’t forget about our smaller sponsor amounts: Diamond Sponsor for $20; Ruby Sponsor for $10; and Sapphire Sponsor for $5. Just FIVE DOLLARS! Your name will be printed in the program to show our appreciation and let everyone know you support ODS.

Please visit the show’s website at http://www.odschampionshipshow.com/2011-art/2011_ODS_Sponsor_Form.pdf for more information.

It’s not too late.

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Regards,

Melissa L. Frazier

360-921-1012

“Like” us on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Oregon-Dressage-Societys-30th-Annual-Championship-Show/179778805412205

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We are still seeking sponsors to support this show and I want to remind everyone of our Precious Stone Sponsorships. These sponsorships are available to individual chapter members, they are reasonably priced, and your name will appear in the show’s program. A Diamond sponsorship is $20, a Ruby sponsorship is $10, and a Sapphire sponsorship is just $5!

Find us on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Oregon-Dressage-Societys-30th-Annual-Championship-Show/179778805412205

and you can find all the information on sponsoring the Championships at http://www.odschampionshipshow.com/2011-art/2011_ODS_Sponsor_Form.pdf

We are pleased to announce our Presenting sponsors for this year: Wilco Farm Stores and The Red Mare.

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Regards,

Melissa L. Frazier

360-921-1012

dressage.sponsors@gmail.com

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In addition to the Jr/YR Team competition, this year we are including benefit classes.  Friday’s open benefit classes will benefit ODS Youth Programs.  On Saturday the Open classes will benefit Operation Smile.

If you are interested in sponsoring any of these classes or helping scribe please contact Gaye McCabe at the below address.  In addition, if you would like to help out we have many opportunities available.

Benefit Classes                                                                                     Fri*     Sat*

USDF Introductory Level,

USEF Training Level,

USEF First Level,

USEF Second Level, and above

USEF Third Level, and above

FRI SAT SUN — JR/YR/HS CLASS LIST —

PAC Dressage Equitation

PAC Dressage Equitation

USDF Introductory Level, Test A

USDF Introductory Level, Test B

USDF Introductory Level, Test C

USEF Training Level, Test 1

USEF Training Level, Test 2

USEF Training Level, Test 3

USEF First Level, Test 1

USEF First Level, Test 2

USEF First Level, Test 3

USEF Second Level,

USEF Third Level & above,

USDF Musical Freestyle,

USDF Pas de Deux,

USDF Quadrille ,

JR/YR TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP CLASS DIVISIONS — ONE TEST RIDDEN SATURDAY, ONE SUNDAY

Division A, USDF Introductory Level Tests A

Division A, USDF Introductory Level Tests B

Division B, USDF Introductory Level Test B

Division B, USDF Introductory Level Test C

Division C, USEF Training Level Tests 1

Division C, USEF Training Level Tests 2

Division D, USEF Training Level Tests 2

Division D, USEF Training Level Tests 3

Division E, USEF First Level Tests 1

Division E, USEF First Level Tests 2

Division F, USEF First Level Tests 2

Division F, USEF First Level Tests 3

Division G, USEF Second Level Tests 1

Division G, USEF Second Level Tests 2

Gaye McCabe
j-g.mccabe@juno.com
503-378-0309

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Gaye McCabe
j-g.mccabe@juno.com
503-378-0309

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Pages updated were:

Main Chapters page – www.oregondressage.com/chapters.html

East Region page – www.oregondressage.com/eastregion.html

Eagle Cap Chapter page – www.oregondressage.com/chapters-ecc.html

North Region page – www.oregondressage.com/northregion.html

Lower Puget Sound Dressage Chapter page – www.oregondressage.com/chapters-lps.html

Sponsorships page – www.oregondressage.com/sponsorships.html

ODS Horse/Rider Awards page (added 2008 League Show results) – www.oregondressage.com/riderawards.html

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Oregon Dressage Society League Championship

and High School Championship Show

June 4-5, 2011

Oregon State Fairgrounds & Expo Center, Salem, OR

Rider Opportunities -

To be held at the Oregon State Fair and Expo Center, 2330 17th Street NE, Salem, Oregon 97301. Offering Open Classes, the 2011 ODS League Championships and the 2011 ODS High School Championships. For the 2011 League Championship Show, qualifying show year is May 1, 2010 through April 30, 2011. Score must be earned in current show year and is not transferable. For more information, contact Gaye McCabe, manager at (503) 378-0309 or Christopher Main, secretary at (503) 324-2907.

The show closes 5/20.  Officials Diane Royce (R); Suzanne Ronning (L)

• Official Prize List
• General Rules
• 2011 ODS League Show Entry Form

Vendor Opportunities -  from $35 to $100

Advertiser Opportunities -  from $35 to $125

Sponsorship Opportunities -  from $25 to $500

Support from sponsors, advertisers and vendors is critical to the success of the ODS League Championship Show and High School Championships! The annual ODS League Championship Show draws horses and riders from around the state and Southern Washington.  Sponsorship opportunities are available in five (5) categories, each with significant benefits.  Make yourself known and your contribution recognized at the ODS League Championship Show in Salem on the weekend of June 4 and 5!

The sponsorship packet with forms for sponsors, vendors and advertisers is posted online – click here – or, if you have trouble with the link, please request a packet one via e-mail or snail mail by contacting me.

Thank you in advance for your support!

Gaye McCabe, Show Manager
j-g.mccabe@juno.com
(503) 378-0309

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Oregon Dressage Society

League Championship

and High School

Championship Shows

June 4-5, 2011

Oregon State Fairgrounds & Expo Center, Salem, OR

Sponsorship Opportunities

Support from sponsors is critical to the success of the ODS League Championship Show and High School Championships! The annual ODS League Championship Show draws horses and riders from around the state and Southern Washington.  Sponsorship opportunities are available in five (5) categories, each with significant benefits.  Make yourself known and your contribution recognized at the ODS League Championship Show in Salem on the weekend of June 4 and 5!

The sponsorship packet is posted online – click here for the 2011-ODS_LeagueChampionshipShow-SponsorshipInfo – or you may request a sponsorship packet via e-mail or snail mail by contacting me.

Thank you in advance for your support!

Gaye McCabe, Show Manager
j-g.mccabe@juno.com
(503) 378-0309

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