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Laurie Comfort
Pittsburgh, PA
Kristie Rosenbaum
Stoystown, PA
Christine & Kelly White
Franklin, VA
Carol Scarpelli
Galena, IL
Tony Tjuanta
Clovis, CA
Marian Minich
Brookfield, OH
Colleen Kramer Dahlstrom
Zehner, Saskatchewan
Kylie Rae Dahlstrom
Zehner, Saskatchewan
Jann Bach
Fountain, CO
Diane Wentzel
Canfield, OH
Sue Clark-Sorger
Sandia Park, NM
Tamara Pitre
Castor, Alberta
Karen Ravndel-Emery & Harold Emery
Dayton, OH
Heather Kenyon
Independence, KY
J.J. Moore
Saginaw, MN
Dee Hurlburt
Holland Centre, ON
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GVHS ANNUAL MEETING
February 21-23, 2014
Conyers, GA
This world class facility can accommodate arena, trail & classroom meeting formats. We will be featuring clinics & educational seminars...
Do you have a particular equestrian talent that you would like to demonstrate and share with GVHS members?
Are you a member seeking more guidance and information on a certain topicregarding your Gypsy Vanner Horses?
Would there be at particular clinic topic that you would bring your horse along to participate in?
PLEASE CONTACT US TODAY with your feedback and ideas for our 2014 Meeting Agenda. This is YOUR meeting. Help us to develop the best program possible to serve your needs.
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Greetings!
We are now about halfway through the summer and The Vanner magazine has been published, the new GVHS logo apparel store is now online and our members have been busy showcasing the Gypsy Vanner Horse breed at various open and breed shows. Inside this edition of The Vanner Banner you will find news of upcoming events, initiatives and Board of Directors' elections. |
| GVHS DIRECTOR ELECTION | | | Call for Nominations for Board of Directors
The GVHS has a seven member Board of Directors. The elected terms run for three years and on December 31, 2013, two Director terms will be expiring.
The GVHS is seeking interested and qualified candidates to fill the Board of Directors' positions beginning January 1, 2014.
Members of the Board of Directors are expected to:
1) Contribute to current and long term strategic planning activities
2) Attend meetings (1-2 per year in person, 2X/ month conference call)
3) Attend GVHS events held in your Region
4) Participate in registration process as warranted
5) Oversee GVHS finances
If you have been a general or lifetime member in good standing for more than 90 days, have a passion for the Gypsy Vanner Horse breed and are committed to maintaining the breed in accordance with the Goals and Mission of the GVHS, consider submitting your nomination information. We ask that any member interested in running for a position on the BOD submit the basic application form, a brief bio and a signed Code of Ethics indicating your willingness to abide by the GVHS Bylaws and to maintain appropriate confidentiality if elected to the BOD. Nomination applications must be received by October 1, 2013.
Detailed information regarding the nomination and election process and the applicable Bylaws can be found on the GVHS website at www.vanners.org. If you have any further questions, contact the GVHS office.
Ballots containing information and qualifications of each candidate will be mailed to voting members at the beginning of November to be returned by, and counted on December 11th, 2013.
If you are a qualified candidate please submit your name and information to the GVHS office at the address below, or via email no later than October 1, 2013. |
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VANNER FAIR
September 21-22, 2013
Orangeville, ON | |
Stalls are filling up for September's Vanner Fair. If you plan to attend but have not booked your stall space via the Pre-Registration form (#1) on the website, please do so ASAP! An information bulletin and a separate form to enter show events will be circulated to all who have booked their space shortly.
Note that the August 4th deadline to have your Sale Horses listed in the Sales Guide of the Vanner Fair program is approaching....this includes listings for horses to be entered into the Elite Sales Auction and those that are being sold privately. For $250, your Gypsy Vanner Horse will be listed in a standard format within the Sales Guide. To submit your horse for inclusion, fill out either #2 Elite Sales Auction Seller's Entry Form or #3 Sales Guide Listing form and submit payment in full (#5).
LINK to Registration Forms |
| TELUS Battle of the Breeds, September 5- 7th,2013 | | | Cheer on Team Gypsy Vanner!! Every year, during the internationally acclaimed jumping tournament, "Masters", Spruce Meadows in Alberta, Canada hosts a competition called the "TELUS Battle of the Breeds" where up to 12 breeds compete against each other to determine which breed is the most versatile of them all. Each team is made up of four horses to compete in Compulsory Skills, Precision Driving, Barrel Racing, Jeopardy Jumping and Trail Riding. Traditionally, the 'Battle' has been attended by teams of; Morgans, Appaloosas, Paints, Pintos, Warmbloods, Canadians, Saddlebreds, Arabs, Shetlands, and even Mules. For the first time in the history of the TELUS Battle of the Breeds, Spruce Meadows has granted it's approval for Team Gypsy Vanner to be included amongst those competing for the 'Breed' Title.
With their Team Entry sponsored by the GVHS, under the training and preparation of Jackie Johnson and the significant support of North Fork Gypsy Cobs, the Vanner horses Clononeen Tullamore Dew, Rolling Thunder Bailey, Clononeen Bliss and North Fork Orion, along with their riders/drivers are sure to make the Gypsy Vanner Horse Society proud!
   
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| UPCOMING EVENTS | |
GVHS Evaluations
September 19th, Oklahoma State Fair, OK- ENTRY FORM
September 29th, Roane State College Expo Center, Harriman, TN-
OCTOBER TBA- Lansing area, MICHIGAN
Are you interested in having GVHS coordinate an Evaluation day in your area? If so, please contact Katherine Mutti for more information.
email or telephone 888-520-9777 x2.
2013 Gypsy Vanner Gold Cup Futurity
In cooperation with the Fall Feathered Horse Classic show, Perry, GA during the Georgia National Fair! Futurity classes will be held on
Wednesday, October 9th, 2013
In order to enhance the program, the date for the nomination of foals born in 2012 and 2013 has been extended. The more participation in the program, the more funds and the larger the winnings paid out to the participants. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT THE GVHS WEBSITE www.vanners.org or email gvhs@vanners.org or call 888-520-9777.
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Horse Shows Good luck to all of our members who will be participating at these upcoming shows in August & September!
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