April 14th, 2020
Angela’s Italian Restaurant
6336 Jefferson Davis Highway
Spotsylvania, VA 22551
Dinner (optional) 6:30 pm
Meeting 7:00 pm
All current and prospective members welcome!
VADAF April Meeting
March Meeting Location Change
The next club meeting will be held March 10th at Denny’s (5325 Jefferson Davis Highway, Fredericksburg, VA). Dinner at 6pm and meeting will begin at 7pm. Look forward to seeing you there!
VADA 2020 Auditor Friendly Symposium with George Williams and Bill Warren
February Meeting Cancelled
The general membership meeting for February 2020 has been cancelled.
2019 Year End Awards
The VADAF Awards Luncheon was held on January 26, 2020 at 6 Bears and A Goat Brewing Company, Fredericksburg, VA. Congratulations to all of our 2019 Year End Award Winners!
PERFORMANCE AWARDS
Introductory Level
Champion: Cambray Walmer and Dana California
Reserve Champion: Taylor Heldreth and Second Chance
Training Level
Champion: Lorraine Klepacz and Kynynmont Maxwell
Reserve Champion: Nancy Mendonca and Danny
Third Place: Joanne Collins and D’Artagnon
Fourth Place: Teresa Crater and King Arthur
First Level
Champion: Karen Rice and Automagically
Second Level
Champion: Lorraine Klepacz and Undiscovered
Reserve Champion: Lorraine Klepacz and Bubbalicious
Third Place: Debra Carter and Wallstreet Charmer
Third Level
Champion: Dr. Peggy Minnich and Westbrook
Fourth Level
Champion: Dr. Peggy Minnich and Westbrook
ACHIEVEMENT MEDALS
Gold Medals: Nancy Mendonca and Danny (Training); Karen Rice and Automagically (First); Lorraine Klepacz and Undiscovered (Second); Dr. Peggy Miniich and Westbrook (Third)
Silver Medals: Taylor Heldreth and Second Chance (Introductory); Cambray Walmer and Dana California (Introductory); Lorraine Klepacz and Kynynmont Maxwell (Training); Lorraine Klepacz and Bubalicious (Second); Debra Carter and Wallstreet Charmer (Second); Dr. Peggy Minnich and Westbrook (Fourth)
Bronze Medals: Taylor Heldreth and Second Chance (Introductory); Cambray Walmer and Dana California (Introductory); Joanne Collins and D’Artagnon (Training); Teresa Crater and King Arthur (Training)
NOMINATED AWARDS
Equine Senior Award: Karen Rice
Gary Locke Junior Award: Cambray Walmer
Unsung Hero Award: Glenn Minnich
Magic Jami Award: Barb Ellis
Volunteer of the Year Nominees: Megan Irby, Hannah Bowers, Britt Harmon, Savannah Evans and Danica Evans
Volunteer of the Year: Sharnette Atkinson
GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE IN 2020!!!!
January Club Meeting
The January Club Meeting will be held January 26, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. (just prior to the start of the awards luncheon). 6 Bears & A Goat Brewing Company, 1140 International Parkway, Fredericksburg, VA 22406
VADAF Year End Awards Luncheon
The VADAF Year End Awards Luncheon will be held on January 26, 2020. Please see flyer for more details.
RENEW OR JOIN FOR 2020
It is that time of year to renew your membership (or join for 2020). For those completing their 2020 membership payment prior to November 30th, you receive a $5.00 Early Bird Discount! Don’t Delay! Renew or Join Today! NEW FOR 2020 JOIN OR RENEW ONLINE AND PAY USING PAYPAL!!!
ANNUAL GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
The Annual General Membership Meeting will be held Sunday, November 3rd, 2019 at Rachel’s Sigler’s Home (please email vadafredericksburg@gmail.com for the exact address). This is a coffee and dessert event. All are welcome to attend (current, renewing and potential members). Attendees are asked to bring a dessert to share. Coffee and Tea will be provided by VADAF. Social time begins at 2:00 p.m. and the meeting will begin at 2:30 p.m.
Christoph Hess Clinic
VADAF is proud to be hosting a clinic with Christoph Hess on Wednesday, October 16th and Thursday October 17th at Hillcrest Farm, Spotsylvania, VA. Riding spots are full (wait list available). Auditing still available. For more information, please visit https://www.eventclinics.com/a/ve1o2wkm6EGLIbraSTYRXg or contact Megan Irby at 540-247-6344
Ride Times for the Clinic are as follows:
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
| 8:45 | Sharnette Atkinson |
| 9:30 | Karen Rice |
| 10:15 | Paige Nuckols |
| 11:00 | Joanne Collins |
| Lunch | Light Snacks are provided |
| 12:15 | Chris Balasi |
| 1:00 | Lisa Eagley |
| 1:45 | Debra Carter |
| 2:30 | Caroline Stearns |
| 3:15 | Erin Sweeney |
Thursday, October 17, 2019
| 9:45 | Sharnette Atkinson |
| 10:30 | Caroline Stearns |
| 11:15 | Celia Rafalko |
| 12:00 | Nancy Mendonca |
| Lunch | Light Snacks are provided |
| 1:15 | Lisa Eagley |
| 2:00 | Sarah Grady |
| 2:45 | Joanne Collins |
| 3:30 | Erin Sweeney |
| 4:15 | Anna Fox |