GEORGIA DRAFT HORSE ASSOCIATION

NEWSLETTER

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No. 6 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ December, 2009

CHRISTMAS PARTY!

Everyone come for a fun time & good food! John & Anna Ayers have graciously offered their home for a club Christmas Dinner and get together! It will be Saturday, December 12th @ 5:00 p.m. in Bogart, GA. Bring an empty stomach as this will be a catered affair!
Also, if you wish, each person can bring a $15.00 wrapped horse related gift for a gift exchange. It is lots of fun seeing what everybody gets!
Feel welcome to bring family and friends. Please RSVP to John or Anna @
annamcquaid@bellsouth.net (H-678-753-0737 or cell-706-248-1141) to let them know how many are coming so they will have some idea of a head count for the caterer.
The Ayer’s farm is located in Bogart, GA which is off Highway 316 about half way between Athens & Winder. For GPS or Mapquest directions the address is:
1151 Oakwood Drive, Bogart, GA 30622.
Coming from the Atlanta Direction:
out Hwy. 316 East as you get close to Bogart:
Turn Left off Hwy 316 onto Dials Mill Road. Go 0.5 M.
Turn Right on Atlanta Hwy. - Go 0.8 M.
Turn Left on Osceola Avenue. - Go 0.5 M.
Turn Left on Jefferson Aveue. – Go 0.5 M.
Turn Slight Right on Oakwood. - Go 0.3 M. to
1151 Oakwood Drive

Hope to see everyone there!

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2010 BOARD ELECTIONS!


We have five nominations for four vacant 2010 Board Positions! It’s time to VOTE! Enclosed please find a ballot that can be mailed to the Secretary by January 1st
or you can bring it to the January meeting to cast your vote in person!

Returning Board members are:

John Ayers
Carla Beckom
Jack Beckom

Reminders: Only paid members are allowed to vote. Each family membership gets two votes. Individual memberships get one vote! All ballots must have the members signature.


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2010 ANNUAL DUES!

It’s time to send in your 2010 Membership Form and dues! Please see attached form. You can send this in with the 2010 Ballots or you can bring it to the January meeting!


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JANUARY MEETING!


The January 2010 Meeting will be Saturday, January 9 at the GA Farmer’s Market Restaurant located in Forest Park, GA. Come at noon for lunch & the meeting will begin at 1:00. The new Board will meet and elect 2010 officers!
Everybody come and help plan the Association’s events for 2010! Bring your suggestions and ideas to be brought to the attention of the membership for discussion. Also, the location & date for the 2010 Spring Fun Show will be decided at this meeting. If you have any suggestions as to where and when you would like to have the show, please come with complete information from the facility including total price and available dates.

Again, this is the most important meeting of the year, so please put forth an extra effort to attend!

Address/Phone of Restaurant:

Atlanta State Farmer’s Market Restaurant
16 Forest Parkway
Forest Park, GA 30297 (404-675-1782)

Directions: It is right next to I-75, at the second exit south of I-285 on the south side of Atlanta.  Take exit #237 - "Forest Park/Fort Gilliam". Once you are on Forest Parkway, the entrance is on the left, only about 800 Ft East of I-75.

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PERRY FINANCIAL STATEMENT:

Attached is a copy of the 2009 Perry Show Financial Statement for everyone’s review. Also for your information is a listing of the total number of breeds exhibited.

Submitted by: Carla Beckom

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FOR SALE:

Reg. Clydesdale Gelding – 5 yrs. – 17.2+ H Barefoot.
Sorrel w/light mane/tail. Bald face/4 white legs with white splash markings. Green broke to team & saddle.
Very flashy! - $2500. firm

Reg. Clydesdale Stallion yearling. Bay with bald face/4 whites & splash markings. $1500 firm.

Draft Show Hitch Wagon. Vintage 1920/30’s. Blue with brass trim & antique brass lanterns. Nice waterproof custom cover. Excellent condition and ready to show! $7500. firm.

We’re downsizing for college!!
Johnny & Rebecca Cannon
FairWinds Farm
Cleveland, TN (423-339-0694)


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VOLUNTEER’S NEEDED!

If you have any suggestions, ideas, or would like to volunteer to host a meeting, please get in touch with an officer or Board Member.

2009 Officers:
President: John Ayers (678) 753-0737
Vice President: Julie Lanning (770) 513-4760
Sec./Treasurer: Roxanne Janes (770) 479-7110

Board Members:
Carla Beckom: (770) 358-2678
Jack Beckom: (770) 358-2678
Barbara Branch: (706) 677-2712
S.R. Stocker: (229) 777-7741

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THE NEWSLETTER STAFF:
Roxanne Janes (770) 479-7110 (rjanes@alltel.net)
Lawana Smith (770) 422-5142 (DoubleSFarm@aol.com)
Rebecca Cannon (423) 339-0694 (
fairwindsclydes@gmail.com)

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GEORGIA DRAFT HORSE ASSOCIATION, INC.

MEMBERSHIP/RENEWAL FORM – 2010

Dues: Family: $l5 Per year per couple & children under l8

Individual: $l0 Per year /individuals l8 and over

Junior: $ 5 Per year/individuals under l8

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As a member of the Georgia Draft Horse Association I promise to uphold and abide by the By-Laws of this Association


PLEASE PRINT:


Date: _________________ Name: __________________________ Spouse:_________________________________


Phone: ( ____) _____________________ ( ) E-Mail: _______________________________

(Home) (Work)


Address: _______________________________________________ Name of Children/Ages:

_______________________________________ _____________________________________

_______________________________________ _____________________________________

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Please indicate what type membership you wish and make all checks payable to:

GEORGIA DRAFT HORSE ASSOCIATION, INC.


Type Membership: Check #: _______________ Amount: $_____________________


CIRCLE INTERESTS THAT APPLY:


Breed Interests: Committee:

Belgian Clydesdale Spotted Draft Fund raising Shows


Percheron Suffolk Draft Cross Newsletter Field Days


Haflinger Shire Other Advertising Membership


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EQUINE ACTIVITY INTERESTS:


Showing Riding Parades Pulling Wagon Trains


Pleasure Driving Eventing-Obstacle Course Plowing Log-Skidding


Plowing/Field Work Breeding/Raising Training Other



What breed of horses to you own at this time?


Please give a short description of your Equine Operation:


Membership/Renewal Form Page 2


ANY STALLION(S) OWNED AT THIS TIME:


1. Breed: ______________________________


Registration Name: _______________________________ Reg. #_____________________


Age: ___________ Height: ______________ Weight: __________ Color: _______________



2: Breed: ______________________________


Registration Name: _______________________________ Reg. #_____________________


Age: ___________ Height: ______________ Weight: __________ Color: _______________




List any Equine related services you provide:

Farrier, Harness maker, Equine Art/Crafts, Feed/Tack, Veterinary, Other











How did you hear of the Georgia Draft Horse Association?


Member: ______________________________________

(Name of Member)


Advertisement: __________________________________

(Name of Publication)


Other: _________________________________________

(Please Describe)





After completion please mail to:

Roxanne Janes, Sec/Treasurer

GA DRAFT HORSE ASSOC., INC.

1273 White Road

White, Georgia 30184

Phone: (770) 479-7110