Being NODA’s Volunteer Coordinator is just the latest way in which Gail has supported our organiza on. She has always been ac ve and willing to contribute in any way she could. As a member since NODA’s early days, Gail’s contribu ons have been many and varied, even including the artwork for our NODA logo. I bet many of you didn’t know that. Gail has never hesitated to volunteer in any capacity needed. She has helped set up the dressage ring more mes than she cares to remember. Many of you will miss her voice on the phone, diploma cally manipula ng you into earning your NODA bucks by volunteering at a schooling show. Gail isn’t going away; she will con nue to find new ways in which to stay ac vely involved with NODA. I bet you will see her working the paddock or scribing at a schooling show next year.
We are looking for someone who would like to act as a liaison for Western Dressage to NODA. NODA wants to get more involved and needs the input of a Western Dressage enthusiast. If you are interested, please contact our member representa ve, Kathy Kirchner at memberrep@nodarider.org.
This liaison posi on would help educate NODA about Western Dressage, and vise‐versa. We want to offer more to area riders who are interested in Western Dressage. Our membership year begins on December 1st. Don’t forget to renew. You can renew by mail, and also at the banquet on November 21st. For 2016 year end awards you must be a member at the me you earn your scores. Remember, for recognized show awards both the horse’s owner and the rider must be NODA members at the me We recently had our annual Schooling Show mee ng. For scores are earned. our discussions about the future of our Schooling Show series, we invited a couple of non‐board members and Winter is fast approaching and as it gets colder, me in the new commi ee members to get their input. Thank you to saddle will some mes be just a dream. Rest assured, Crissteen Miller, Loreen Cobb, and also our new volunteer however, that NODA will be working hard on the season to coordinator, Kirsten Thomas, for par cipa ng. Your come. Let us know if you would like to join the fun. We feedback and comments are invaluable. Our goal for 2016 can always use a hand with something, and many jobs can is to lighten up the atmosphere by adding some fun to the be done in the comfort of your own home. Check our schooling show series. We also want to add more website for posi ons that might interest you. meaning to the educa onal component of our shows. We Thank you all for suppor ng NODA. have come up with some exci ng ideas to facilitate both fun and educa on. They will be revealed as the details are Dee Liebenthal, President worked out and confirmed. Stay tuned!!!
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