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November, 2015
IN THIS ISSUE...
Employee 
Spotlight: 

Every month, the AHA Insider showcases one of our employees. We want to give our readers an insight as to who works for AHA and what they do for the association.

Mary Vargas

Greetings and Salutations.

My position and title at AHA is Office Service Tech.  My primary responsibilities are ongoing daily activities in the office service area. These include processing incoming and outgoing mail, non-money mail, manual and automated sorting documents, collating, batching document imaging and production center.  I try to make every day as enjoyable as possible for everyone at AHA.

I have three wonderful children, five grandchildren and one great grandchild with another one on the way. I am so close to all of them they fill up most of my free time. When I am not at work or spending time with my family; I practice Nichiren Buddhism.  My work, family and spirituality fill my life with joy. I hope to work at AHA for many more years. Thanks to all of you for your support and friendship.   
 

AHA CORPORATE 
PARTNERS & SPONSORS  
AHA Corporate Partners & Sponsors, support expanded opportunities for all who participate in Arabian Horse activities. AHA would like to thank our 2015 Corporate Partners & Sponsors. By purchasing products and services provided by these companies, you are supporting the horse you love -The Arabian!

 

     
Dates & Deadlines
  • November 12-15 - Equine Affaire, Eastern States Expo, West Springfield, MA
  • November 18 - Board of Directors meeting, Tulsa, OK
  • November 18-21 - AHA Annual Convention, Hyatt Regency Tulsa, Tulsa, OK
  • November 21 - Application deadline, dates for regional shows
  • November 30 - Regional Youth Team Tournament points/results close
  • December 15 - Regional Youth Team Tournament results due to AHA
  • December 31 - Breeders Sweepstakes: Breeding Entries, Nominated Sires and Mares entry deadline
  • December 31 - Halter Futurities for new and re-nominated horses entry deadline
For a full list of dates and deadlines click here.
National Event Dates:
  • November 18-21, 2015 - AHA Annual Convention in Tulsa, OK
AHA Announces Affiliation with RAM
AHA is proud to announce it's affiliation with RAM - your Arabian Horse Association membership now makes you eligible for discounts from RAM trucks! You are now eligible to purchase new RAM trucks and other Chrysler Group vehicles at 1% below factory invoice pricing.
 
PARTICIPATING IN THE PROGRAM IS EASY....HERE'S HOW
Convention is Just Around the Corner!
Here's a checklist to make sure you don't forget anything:

Convention Checklist
  • Registration
  • Hotel confirmation

  • Resolutions
  • Luncheon Speaker Tickets
  • AHYA Silent Auction items
  • Bingo Tickets
  • President's Banquet Tickets
  • Door Prizes
  • Boots!  
 
Shuttle Service

The Hyatt Regency Tulsa is just 15 minutes from the airport and 24-hour free shuttle service is available to all AHA members staying at the hotel. Please call the Hyatt @ 918.582.9000 when you land and the shuttle will pick up outside of baggage claim.


We look forward to seeing everyone in Tulsa!

Club Excellence Award Finalists

The results are in for the Arabian Horse Association's 2015 Club Excellence Award Program. Your efforts to promote the breed and keep your club members active are incredible! Our panel of judges selected the following finalists in each of the four categories:

  • Breed Promotion/Community Involvement
    • Tierra Del Norte Arabian Horse Association
    • Southern Arizona Arabian Horse Association
    • Wisconsin Desert Horse Association
  • Club Projects
    • Aurora Arabian Horse Association
    • Tierra Del Norte Arabian Horse Association
  • Communication
    • Tierra Del Norte Arabian Horse Association
    • Aurora Arabian Horse Association
    • Wisconsin Desert Horse Association
  • Membership Recruitment/Retention
    • Tierra Del Norte Arabian Horse Association
    • Vancouver Island Arabian Horse Association

Category winners and the Club of the Year will be announced during the President's Banquet at the AHA Convention this year in Tulsa, OK on Saturday, November 21, 2015. The Club of the Year is chosen from the first place category winners. If you haven't already registered for Convention, you may still do so.  

Become a Discovery Farm Today!

The AHA Discovery Farm programs helps individuals wanting to learn more about the Arabian horse connect with those farms that can do just that. Whether it is riding lessons, educational clinics or just going out to pet an Arabian horse and learn about the breed, there is something for everyone. 


If you are interested in promoting the Arabian horse breed and sharing your expertise and love of the breed, please fill out an application today. 


If you have any questions or would like to learn more about the program, please visit the Discovery Farm website or send us an email.


 

 

Calling All Stallion Owners!
As the year comes to an end it is time to submit record of the mares your stallion has bred this year.  Stallion reports are another tool that AHA uses to implement our mission to keep accurate and current records, a responsibility in maintaining the integrity of the breed.  A stallion report is also a requirement for the registration of the upcoming foal.

Your stallion report can also be beneficial for you as well.  Keep record of all purebred and half-Arabian mares you have bred your stallion to throughout the year, sign the report and submit it to AHA by fax, email or regular mail by December 31st to avoid a late penalty.  There is not a cost for current members to submit stallion reports by December 31st.  Download a stallion report hereFor more information call Registry Services at (303) 696-4500 (option 2) or reach us by email.

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