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About
BCHA
The
Botetourt County Horseman's Association was created to address
and serve the interest demonstrated in Botetourt County
toward better horsemanship as well as the educational needs
of the youth in the county. BCHA's primary focus is:
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To promote interest in breeding and showing of horses
· To promote better horsemanship
· To offer educational opportunities and social activities
· To stimulate interest in the equine and local equine
activities and events
We have worked with the Botetourt County Recreation Department
and opened The Greenfield Trail
which was recently dedicated and opened for the use of trail
riders. Applications and Waiver Forms are available through
the BCHA or through the Botetourt County Department of Recreation
in Fincastle, Virginia.
We
publish a monthly newsletter
for our members which includes a calendar of local events,
articles of equine interest, spotlight on members, 4-H news
and more.
Currently
our membership totals approximately 121 members and we are
growing!
BCHA
holds monthly meetings on the first Tuesday of every month
at 7:00 pm. We organize, sponsor, and attend seminars
and clinics as well as all kinds of horse shows including
all-breed and gaming. We also have many social gatherings
including picnics, trail rides, and our annual Christmas
party in mid December.
You
don't have to own a horse or even ride to join BCHA. All
you need is a love of horses and the willingness to participate
and support the organization. So come join us!
2011
Board of Directors
President: Jen
Ward
Vice President:
Laura Owen
Treasurer: Melinda
Warden
Recording Secretary: Tabitha Thompson
Board Members: Betty Honse, Jennifer Feeny,
Ginny Ricotta, JoAnn Dester
Newsletter Editor/Webmaster: Jen
Ward
2011
Committee Chairs
Membership: J0Ann
Dester
Public Relations: Betty
Honse
Horse Show: Jennifer
Feeny
Social:
Ginny Ricotta
Education & Information: Phyllis
Johnson
MEMBERSHIP
COMMITTEE
Maintain
accurate membership roster; ensure that member profiles
are updated annually; work in conjunction with BCHA President
and Board of Directors to increase membership through membership
drives and recruitment by current members; to ensure membership
dues are collected annually for the calendar year (January
through December).
SOCIAL
COMMITTEE
To
plan, organize and coordinate entertainment for specific
events such as the Annual Christmas Party; to work in conjunction
with the Horse Show Committee regarding concessions for
BCHA events; coordinate changes in meeting places, i.e.
restaurants, meeting rooms, etc.
HORSE
SHOW COMMITTEE
To
plan, organize and coordinate BCHA-sponsored horse shows,
trail rides, hunter paces, etc; duties to include confirming
event dates and securing event site, acquiring appropriate
waivers, insurance, and medical assistance on show site,
to create class list, prize list, if appropriate, acquiring
ribbons and trophies; to secure judges for the show; to
work in conjunction with the Hospitality Committee on concessions;
to recruit committee members and volunteers to serve as
concession staff, announcers, gate attendants, and grounds
workers; to be on site on day of the event to coordinate
and oversee the event.
EDUCATION
& INFORMATION COMMITTEE
To
be responsible for engaging speakers for monthly meetings
and to develop programs, clinics and seminars which will
be of interest to all members; to see that an appropriate
gift is presented or approved fee is paid on behalf of BCHA
for those speakers; to coordinate and monitor development
of BCHA website; to include newly formed BCHA Video Library;
video librarian will purchase videos on behalf of BCHA and
maintain video inventory and monitor return of borrowed
videos.
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