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WCHA E-News - August 15, 2007
100+ Members and counting!
The WCHA reached the 125 member mark just 10 days after announcing 75 members. Current WCHA members were out in force
during the Youth Quarter Horse World Championship proudly wearing bold "Leading the Way" buttons and passing out information.
You'll be able to see more of those members at the Reichert Celebration August 18-19 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and the AQHA
Select World Championship at the end of this month in Amarillo.
Remember, the Founding Membership deadline has been extended to September 1 in order to take advantage of recent publicity
efforts, so click on the forward e-mail link below to share with your colleagues and friends.
Get out the Vote!
One of the privileges of becoming a founding member, besides the fact that the opportunity will never be offered again, is the
opporunity to ratify the first by-laws of the group and elect the first Executive Committee and Board of Directors.
By-laws will be submitted to the membership for approval by September 5 with ballots due by September 15.
A slate of officers and board of director nominees will be provided to the membership for vote on September 20 with ballots due by
October 1. Members will also be able to write in nominations at that time and will be informed of the election process via review
of the by-laws earlier in the month.
Join the Celebration October 17!
The WCHA will "officially" kick off as the newest association in the horse industry at a celebration October 17 at the
All American Quarter Horse Congress.
The event will be free to all members and interested persons, although a ticket will be required. WCHA will introduce its
slate of officers and board of directors, while representatives will be available to answer questions.
A membership meeting is being scheduled for earlier the same day, as well.
For more information about the Congress, such as hotels and ticket pricing, just click on the logo. Stay tuned for more about
time, location and ticket distribution.
What's Happening Now?
The WCHA Steering Committee met August 9 in Fort Worth, Texas to review the association's progress and continue moving forward.
Besides the deadline dates established above, the WCHA is moving forward on the following items:
- Formalization of staffing and infrastructure
- Development of a web site
- Examining event and competition offerings
- Examining fund raising strategies.
So, how do you become involved?
If you have an interest in serving on a committee, just drop a line or e-mail julie@golatigo.com. Understandably,
there is a great deal of interest right now and while it is important to keep committees to a manageable size, your desire to
become involved is also important and a list of interested persons is being compiled for future reference.
Freqently Asked Questions?
Have some questions or being asked lots of questions by others? Funny? Us, too! Here are some answers that should help.
Why does the name of the association include Conformation Horse rather than Halter Horse?
The founders of the WCHA recognize that conformation is a crucial element to the soundness and athletic ability of the horse, regardless of the discipline in which it might be involved. While the WCHA will develop and promote halter horse competition, its primary mission will be to educate the public about the value of and how to recognize good conformation in the horse.
What is the WCHA's position on issues like HYPP and the use of lip chains?
For now, the WCHA is focusing on steps that need to be taken to become recognized as a not for profit and in forming an association. It knows, however, that issues like you've mentioned will need to be addressed. Again, the WCHA is working to form a unified voice which will work pro-actively in developing positive consensus on issues such as those that first, keep the welfare of the horse in mind, and second, take into consideration fair management and competition practices.
Can I become a member now?
The WCHA is offering, for a limited time, founding memberships only for a fee of $500. These funds will be used as the start up capital for the association. Founding memberships will be converted to Founding Lifetime Membership after the WCHA has been incorporated and membership certificates will be issued. Founding Memberships will be available through September 1, 2007 and membership applications are available from any WCHA committee member or by calling 817-443-0686.
What if I don't want to invest now?
Regular, non pro and youth memberships will become available after October 17. Fees will be $50 for regular, $40 for non pro and $25 for youth.
Current Founding Members
Membership in the WCHA has topped 150 with Texas leading the pack at 40 members, followed by Oklahoma with 11,
Mississippi with 9, Kansas and Iowa with 8 each, respectively, and Arizona and California with 7. A total of 31 states and
one province are represented.
Charles Ames, Tioga, TX
Debbie Arber-Martin, Pilot Point, TX
Laura Arrowsmith, Nowata, OK
Cliff and Robin Bales, Tonganoxie, KS
Jerry Bauerly, Sauk Rapids, MN
Don and Joetta Bell, Whitesboro, TX
Wayne Bell, Burleson, TX
Frank Berris, Rockford, MI
Chad Beus, Spanish Fork, UT
Keith Bode, Columbus , IN
Terry Bradshaw, Aubrey, TX
Lamar Bridges, Ethel, LA
Jack and Pam Brizendine, Lincoln, CA
Allen Browder, Dixon Mills, AL
Bruce Brown, Versailles, KY
Mitchell Budzenski, Stilwell, KS
Jimmy Cain, Crosby, TX
Carl Camenzind, Cedar Falls, IA
Jim Campbell, Omemme, ONT
Glenn Cantrell, Lone Grove, OK
Steven Capps, Valley View, TX
Ronnie Casper, Ocala, FL
Luke Castle, Wayne, OK
Brian Causey, Columbia , LA
Peg Cofrancesco, Sparta, NJ
Peter and Carmen Cofrancesco, III, Sparta, NJ
Karen and James Coleman, Las Cruces, NM,
Luther Susan and Cody Copeland, Morgan Mill, TX
Joey Coppock, Clanton, AL
David Creeley, Englewood, FL
Rodney Dabagian, Saratoga, CA
Greg and Nicci DeMint, Lee's Summit, MO
Jim and Wendy Dietrich, Pedricktown, NJ
Johne Dobbs, Champaign, IL
Dick and Debra J Donnelly, LaPorte City, IA
Phil and Sue Drawdy, Ft Pierce, FL
Wade Ellerbroek Jr., Sibley, IA
Jimmy and Joan Estes, Terry, MS
Mary Lou Fasmer, Plymouth, CA
Tim Finkenbinder, Collinsville, TX
Landon Fuhrman, Lea Wood, KS
Terry Fuhrman, Carthage, MO
Clint Fullerton, Odessa, MO
Cheri Gayton, Rolling Hills Est, CA
Arnold and Ina Ginsberg, Carefree, AZ
Gary and Linda Gordon, Argyle, TX
Charles (Bill) Gulsby, Fitzpatrick, AL
Vern and Rita Habighorst, Phoenix, AZ
Wayne and Rebecca Halvorson, Guthrie, OK
Ivan Harder, St Louis Park, MN
Mark and Jeri Harding, Lehi, UT
Steve Headley, Bloomington, IN
Wallace Heck III, Terry, MS
Wallace Heck Jr., Terry, MS
Dave Hennelly, Franklinville, NJ
Jeff Heuer, Greensboro, GA
John Barbara Hoffer Auburn KS
Skyler Horn, Terry, MS
Bruce and Mary Horn, Terry, MS
Monte and Anna Horn, Terry, MS
Nancy Howard, Dixon Mills, AZ
Kyle and Marilyn Hughes, Meadowview, VA
Kyle Hughes, II, Meadowview, VA
Erin Jefcoat, Soso, MS,
Steven Jensen, Saginaw, MI,
Wayne Jordan, Pilot Point, TX,
Candace Jussen, Pilot Point, TX,
Bob and Debbie, Kail, Scottsdale, AZ,
James Kifer, Hartselle, AL,
Chip Knost, Aubrey, TX,
Doug Landon, Clark, MO,
Daryl Lankin, Aubrey, TX,
Laura Lehsten, Longmont, CO,
Phillip Lopez, Santa Rosa, CA,
Mimsi Roe Lovering, Pilot Point, TX
Carl and Pam McBeath, Benton, LA
Tom McBeath, Union, MS,
Russell and Ruth McIntosh, Tuttle, OK
Sheila McKenzie, Canton, TX
Mike McMillian, Whitesboro, TX
Diane Miller, Hager City, WI
J.T and Katie Mitchell, Owasso, OK
John Ogden, Moab, UT
Jeffrey and Bronwyn Pait, Sparta, NJ
Dorn Parkinson, Prescott, AZ
Debra Parkinson, Prescott, AZ
Linda and Judson Pigg, Gordonville, TX
Gerri Leigh Pratt, Winston Salem, NC
Chester Prince, Palmetto, FL
Anne Prince, Palmetto, FL
Harl Pruitt, Rosenberg, TX
Chip and Lorraine Rainwater, Hayesville, NC
Clark Rassi, Aubrey, TX
Lynnette Rauch, Tama, IA
Ross and Sharon Roark, Monahans, TX
Larry Roberts, Burleson, TX
John and Mary Ellen Rose, Meredith, NH
Danny Salsman, Aubrey, TX
Susan and Larry Sancken, Grayslake, IL
Michael Saunders, Carrollton, TX
Kathy and Lonn Smallwood, Pilot Point, TX
Jason Smith, Whitesboro, TX
Jim and Georgia Snow, Quinlan, TX
Howard and Brenda Speer, Acampo, CA
Harvey Spicer, Sanger, TX
Joy Stehney, DeSoto, KS
Greg and Jodi Sullivan, Maumee, OH
Fred Tabor, Aubrey, TX
Doug Tallent, Whitesboro, TX
Chris Thompson, Sparta, NJ
Ted and Darlene Turner, Aubrey, TX
Jerry Vawter, Pilot Point, TX
Mary Jane Walker, Red Oak, IA
Jerry and Betty Wells, Norman, OK
Greg Whalen, Clements, CA
Reata Ranch, Pilot Point, TX
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