Wow! What a meeting!

The Amateur Committee met last night, Wednesday, January 14th.  There was a full agenda, but we got through everything by 8 PM.   Pizza, beverages and brownies helped fuel us.  Here are some highlights.

Trail Rides:  Planning a ride in April.  We move from the Ho, Ho, Ho Christmas Ride to the Ha, Ha, Ha - April Fools Ride.  We will keep you posted on dates, time and location.  There was discussion of holding it some place other that the McDowell Mountains.  If any one has suggestions send them on to us, or make a comment on the blog.  

Parades:  No plans to ride in any parades this spring.  We've found the Cave Creek parade a little scary with the traffic situation, and the Ostrich Festival was judged by the riders to not be horse friendly.  Count on us for Gilbert Days next year, and we'll keep plugging away to see if we can be accepted for the Fiesta Bowl.  People groan when I mention the Rose Bowl.  Gotta have dreams, right?  

The Parade Group will be leading of the March of Dimes March for Babies April 9th in Phoenix.

Thanks to Donna Vollmer for all her time, energy and effort.

Education:  Focus is on the Educational Seminars during the Scottsdale Show.  Check out the link for more information.  The time for Meet a Horse is incorrect.  It is 10:30 everyday.  

Website:  Thanks to Scott Woods for keeping the Amateur Page on the AHAA website updated.  We talked about linking this blog to our Amateur Page as a way to keep information flowing.  It was decided to give it a try. 

Treasury / Budget:  We have one, and we are with in it!  And, we need to sell, sell, sell those Raffle tickets to keep it that way.  I smell a volunteer opportunity. 

All for now, except more info about our Scottsdale Show plans.  It is a different story.