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MARCH 13, 2009, MINUTES FROM NORTHEAST OHIO ARABIAN HORSE ASSOCIATION
  Submitted by Diane Jones, Corresponding Secretary
 
The meeting was called to order about 7:15 PM by Judith Demshar with eleven members present at Freedom Farm in Ravenna, Ohio. This was the first full weekend after the return of Daylight Savings Time and the extra light and warmth of this nice March day made us sense the nearness of spring--at last! Judy Von Duyke made a motion to accept the Secretary's minutes as read.  Lorraine Linton Seconded the motion, which passed by voice vote. Likewise, the Treasurer's Report was read and approved.
 
In Old Business, President Demshar discussed the latest developments of NEOAHA's Farm Tour, which was rescheduled from March 28 to April 11. Bill Rodgers announced that he has received commitments for 45 participants at a cost of $25 per ticket. Additionally, there is strong interest among approximately 60 4H members, who will be attending with their own means of transportation. One bus has been reserved, and NEOAHA members in attendance are to fax the names of additional participants to Bill Rodgers by March 20so that President Demshar can reserve a second bus by March 25. Additionally, Bill Rodgers has furnished a press release to Tom Zaffer, owner of A Black Horse, a website popular among Arabian aficionados. The Bus Tour Committee will meet April 9 at 7 PM at Freedom Farm to assemble favors to be distributed to attendees on the tour.  It has also been decided that during the tour there will be a narrative  describing the four facilities to be visited:  Shafer Arabians in West Farmingtron, Stachowski Farms in Mantua, Cleveland Equine Clinic in Ravenna, and Freedom Farms in Ravenna.  Attendees are to meet at Freedom Farms at 3898 Dawley Road in Ravenna.  Free coffee and donuts will be available at 9 AM. At 9:30 AM attendees will board the bus and depart with the program ending at approximately 4 PM.  Stachowshi Farms will provide lunch, and Freedom Farm, the last point of the tour, will supply wine and hors d'oevre.   For more information, please contact Bill Rodgers at 330-296-5840 or Rodgerslimited@aol.com or fax330-296-6311.  This is a rare opportunity to visit premier equine facilities in northeast Ohio.
 
The second item in Old Business was the Champagne Classic. Lorraine Linton reported that our show is now COSCA-approved.  NEOAHA members will be able to use the Gatekeeper software to record data regarding show entries and exhibitors.  This software has been used in recent years at the Champagne Classic with great success. 
Further discussion on the progress of the NEOAHA show at Sunbeau Valley Farm in Ravenna, Ohio, will continue on April 9,2009, at 7 PM at Freedom Farm.
 
The third item in Old Business was a reminder that the annual Four County Tack Swap will take place at the Randolph Fair Grounds (Headquarters of the Portage County Fair) on May 2. There is a need for two lightweight tables to fill the 10x10 space. The time will be 9AM-2PM.  Remember that NEOAHA can sell your clean used tack (in good condition, please) for a 10% commission on the selling price. Do you have tack in good condition that you would like to sell?  Contact NEOAHA officers or bring your items to the April 9 meeting.
 
In New Business, President Demshar discussed a club trailride for Saturday, April 26, at the Chagrin Polo Fields in Cuyahoga County.  Meeting time is 11 AM . Bring your lunch and beverage for a shared club social time after the ride.  The Polo Fields should be beautiful, green, and still fly-free on April 26--the perfect time for a ride!  Come join us for a little bit of Heaven!
 
Also in New Business, Judy Von Duyke suggested a visit to the Hossfeld Carriage Museum in Strongsville in Cuyahoga County.  Those in attendance quickly decided that early fall, when show season is winding down, will be a perfect time and venue.  Possible dates are September 11-13, September 26, and October 11.  Judy will check on the availability of the museum on these proposed dates and report back to us at the next meeting, April 9.
 
Although Debby McLaughlin moved and Ellen Pridemore seconded to end the meeting officially at 9:38, most of the attendees were in a fun-loving mood and stayed later to enjoy conversation and lots of levity.  Most lingered till about 10 AM. Outside the weather was still clear and pleasant, a welcome diversion from the long, tedious winter of 2009.
 
Bring on the spring, the shows, and the rides!  Welcome at last to Horse Season, 2009!

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The chestnut victor stands quietly in the Winners' Circle at Northfield Park on the evening of December 6, 2008, flanked by NEOAHA officers and members in attendance at the annual Christmas Party. As usual, the snow was not for the wimpy. Happy New Year from all of us at NEOAHA!



 

 

 

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