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EASTERN AMATEUR ARABIAN HORSE SHOW CIRCUIT
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LAURA'S LANE
Winter 2009
Thank you to all the Council members and volunteers for a wonderful job organizing this year’s banquet. The decorations looked great and there were plenty of great items for the auction. We had close to 140 people attending. Everyone had a great time! Congratulations to all the exhibitors and special award winners!
Also, congratulations to John Hentkowski for becoming our new Vice-Chairman and Deb Kohr, Kristi Swartz, and Shirley Craig for taking over as hi-point chairmen. 2010 will be my last year as Council Chairman, so start thinking of who should take over the reins in 2011!
Don’t forget to renew you membership for 2010 and mark your calendars for next year’s shows. Take note of the dates and locations as we have some changes!
I would like to take this final opportunity to thank all of the regional chairman, council members, and committee volunteers for all of their hard work and dedication this year. They have done an awesome job!
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
Laura
Every Member Get a Member!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~2007 2008 as of 11/14/2009
Total Members ~~~161 154 ~~~~~~146
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Summer 2009
Rain, Rain, Go Away!!
At least for our show weekends…hopefully we won’t have a drought for the rest of the year. We have had nice turnouts at our shows this year despite the wet weather. Fairhill had around 65 horses Saturday and Sunday and about 50 entries for the Sport Horse Show on Friday. Southern Delaware’s show in Harrington is up next on August 8 & 9 followed by Council at Bel Air on August 29 & 30. Our regular Futurity show will be on Saturday August 29 and the Futurity will also be hosting a Sport Horse show on August 30. Make sure to check out all the class lists and entry forms for these shows in this issue.
Also, mark your calendar for the November 14 weekend when we’ll have the Year End Hi Point Awards Banquet and trail ride at Fairhill. If you would like to help on a committee or have suggestions, please let me know.
REMINDER – make sure you show your original registration papers and provide a copy to one of the hi-point chairmen in order to be considered for year end hi-point awards. This must be done every year to verify ownership of the horse. The deadline is October 1, but it is much easier to take care of it at one of the remaining shows.
If you have any special news or announcements you would like to share, please send them and pictures to Joy Evans Woodlynfarm@aol.com for the Circuit Express and Mindy Stubbs horseaddict@verizon.net for our website. Send in birth announcements, Regional/National qualifications and results, special accomplishments, etc. You can also send in special pictures from our shows too! We want to know what our members are up to!
Laura
Every Member Get a Member!
2007 ~ 161
2008 ~ 154
as of 6/30/2009 ~ 144
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Winter 2008
Happy 2009 everyone! Soon cold weather will be behind us and the horses will be shedding their winter coats like crazy.
Plans for this year’s show season are well under way. There are a couple of date changes from our normal weekends so be sure to mark your calendars appropriately.
Also, don’t forget to renew your membership as soon as possible. Although we have eliminated the $10 late fee, please don’t wait until the day before the first show to renew as that will cause added work in the secretary’s office. So please get your memberships in and remind your friends as well!
Please join me in welcoming our new Youth Editor, Alexis Swartz! Thank you for volunteering! If anyone has any youth news, please contact Alexis!
Laura
Every Member Get a Member!
2007 ~ 161 Members
2008 ~ 154 Members
as of 1/25/2009 ~ 102 Members
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Fall 2008
Show season is now behind us and 2008 was a successful year. The last two weekend shows had about 70 horses in attendance which is a great turnout. We continue to see a lot of new faces and people who have returned to our Circuit from years before. Our shows have maintained the family atmosphere while promoting our beloved Arabian breed. If you have any comments or suggestions about the shows that you would like to share, please e-mail me at LLJCBECK@comcast.net
REMINDER!!!! Don’t forget to show your ORIGINAL and provide a COPY of your horse’s papers by October 1st in order to be considered for hi-point awards! Contact one of the high-point chairmen, Bruce or Rethea Deveney or Shirley Craig, if you need to show your papers.
You will find in this issue of the Circuit Express: the Banquet reservation form, award nomination forms, scholarship application, and Council officers ballot.
The Banquet will be held the weekend of October 25 at Fairhill, MD. We will have a Western BBQ theme that will be a little more casual and family friendly. We are also looking for pictures to be included in our slide show and silent/Chinese auction items. Please send your pictures to Bruce Deveney and contact Susan Maldonado to donate auction items.
Please take a couple minutes to nominate individuals for special recognition awards so that they may be recognized for their efforts.
Keep up the excellent work in spreading the word about our Circuit and make sure you renew your membership for 2009. If you have any ideas that would help our club get exposure (horse expos, fairs, advertising, etc.) please let us know so we can get signed up.
See you on the trails!!
Laura
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Winter/Spring 2008
Even though cold weather is still here, there are many signs that Spring is just around the corner. The trees are budding, the tulips are peeking out of the ground, the days are gradually getting longer, and the horses are shedding their warm winter coats. Although showing may seem like a long time away, the regions of EAAHSC are already planning the shows and events for 2008.
North East MD and South Central PA will kick off the 2008 show season at Bel Aire on May 3rd and 4th. Then it’s off to Fairhill for South East PA’s show on June 21st and 22nd. Southern DE’s show at Harrington on August 9th and 10th will be a double judges/double points show and will also host the Futurity on August 9th. Council will close out the show season at Bel Aire on August 30th and 31st. But don’t turn out your horses to pasture just yet…Bring them along to the Banquet!
NEW THIS YEAR, the Banquet will be held at Fairhill on the October 24-26 weekend. Bring your horse and trail ride during the day. Then come to the Banquet at the E. L. Walls Activity Hall right on the grounds Saturday night. Stalls and camping spaces will be available on a limited basis so watch for reservation forms in future issues of the Circuit Express. Council is really excited about the new format and hopes you’ll join us for a great weekend of fun and fellowship!
Laura
DON’T FORGET TO RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP FOR 2008!!!!!
Every Member Get a Member!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~2006 ~~ 2007 ~~ as of 1/31/2008
Total Members ~~147 ~~~161 ~~~~~83
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Laura's Lane
Summer 2007
Show season is in full swing!
I hope everyone is having a great time out at the shows with horses and friends. In this issue you’ll find the prize list for the Council show – our last show of the season on September 1 and 2 at Belair. Don’t forget about the pot luck exhibitors’ dinner on Saturday night – you won’t want to miss out on all the great food and recipe swapping!
We are still getting new memberships in for 2007 which is fantastic! Keep up the excellent work in spreading the word about our Circuit. If you have any ideas that would help our club get exposure (horse expos, fairs, advertising, etc.) please let us know so we can get signed up.
IMPORTANT REMINDER!!!
Don’t forget to provide a copy and show your original papers to the high point chairmen (Bruce & Rethea Deveney or Shirley Craig) if you wish to be considered for high point awards. Original papers must be shown every year by the last show or you will not receive your high point awards.
Even though 2007 is only halfway through, it’s also time to start thinking about 2008. Council nominations need to be made so we can get ballots out in the next issue of the Circuit Express. Even if you are not interested in holding office, we could still use your help with committees. Let your regional chairman or any Council officer know if you would like to volunteer.
Lastly, make sure you attend your regional meetings to stay informed on club happenings and decisions that could affect you. Let your voice be heard!
Good luck exhibitors!!
Laura
Every Member Get a Member!
********* ********2005********2006 as of 7/25/2007
Total Members***162*******147******** 157
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Laura's Lane
Winter 2007
Happy New Year!
First and foremost I would like to thank everyone for voting in this past election. This organization has always been close to my heart since I first became involved with horses and I intend to serve it well as Chairman. We have an excellent group of individuals representing the regions and volunteering for committees that work well together and have the Circuit’s best interests at heart, but we still need your help. I have two goals for the Circuit this year: increase participation and increase membership.
This organization is driven by its active membership- regions rely on volunteers to hold positions, help run shows, schedule and man other events (i.e. trail rides, picnics, expos, clinics, etc.) and attend regional meetings. Ask your regional chairman what you can do to help this year. The smallest of efforts will be greatly appreciated!!
Our membership has been declining in recent years due to many factors and it’s time to turn that trend around. So here’s a challenge: Every Member Get a Member. Remember, the EAAHSC is not just a show circuit. Even people who don’t own registered Arabians can benefit from our Circuit by participating in trail rides, clinics, and meetings and can enjoy the camaraderie of other horse owners. Before long, they’ll have an Arabian to show on the Circuit as well. We have a fantastic organization that many people would love to be a part of!
It is my hope that, with your help, this organization will grow and thrive. Please contact me or your regional chairman with any ideas you may have. I am very excited about being your Council Chairman and I hope my enthusiasm for this organization is contagious!
Laura
Every Member Get a Member!
*********** 2005 ** 2006 ** 2007 (to date)
Total Members 162 ** 147 *** 79
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