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3-2008 WHAM Youth Newsletter in word document  *download here

WHAMYA Meeting Minutes March 16/08
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WHAMYA riding incentive flyer 3-28-08.doc *download here*
 

Next meeting will be Sunday, April 27th at Jenny W's home in South Lyon.
Contact Suzy Wyckoff for details and directions. groatsuz@msu.edu or
734-323-2273 An reminder email will be sent out prior to the meeting. See
you there!
The time is 3:00p-5:00p
 

     WHAMYA has had a very good month. Attendance was up at the March meeting and many new items were added to the year.

     Our can drive was very successful raising $239.26. Clair Matthews was the top collector for our 11 & Under members and Sarah Bross set the bar very high for the 17 & Under crew.

     We will be making blankets at our March 16^th meeting for Project Linus. The Livingston county organization donates blankets to nursing homes, safe houses and others in need.

     We are looking for a volunteer to chair the stall decorating contest at the Spring Fling. This can be done from any location within the state. All you need is use of a computer and availability at the show. I worked on this the past two years and would be happy to help anyone that wishes to take it on.

     The riding incentive program has been updated for 2008, it’s now easier than ever. This is a free program open to any youth. You don’t need to own a horse, just enjoy riding.

     We are planning a tack sale at the Little

Celebration (details to follow) and a Yankee Candle fundraiser for the fall.

     TWHBEA partnered with the National Parks and WHAMYA will be taking part in the 06/07/08 National Park Youth Trail Ride Day. The ride will be taking place at the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Youth riders from all 50 states will take part in the largest youth national trail ride in history. Don’t miss your opportunity to be a part of this exciting history making event.

     NWHA has some new projects for 2008 also. There is a youth leadership conference from July 14 – 16 at the Kentucky Horse Park. There will be two get togethers at the Nationals and a Regional King and Queen contest. They are offering a 4-H program and a high mile youth rider award. Check their website or contact Denise Csatari for further information.

     Please contact Suzy Wyckoff or any WHAMYA officer if you have any questions, concerns, ideas or just need information. We would love to hear from you!

 - Maggie Mae White -

Word Documents

WHAMYA is beginning its third year under the WHAM parent organization. It began with an idea from Karen Bochenek for a youth group that would help to organize a youth horse show. From there, Denise Csatari took over as group leader and helped us to organize activities and fundraisers. Each year we have grown and added programs. This year our Riding Incentive

Program awarded medals to Maggie-Mae White for achieving 1000 hours and Ashley Osterdale for achieving 100 hours in the saddle. Clair Matthews received a gift for her dedicated participation. We hope to expand this program for 2008. WHAMYA learned to give back by sponsoring classes at Michigan horse shows.

Included in 2008 will be a Super Bowl Can Drive beginning February 3^{rd and ending February 17th. A sample post card will be sent to all WHAMYA members that could be sent to family, friends and neighbors. Cans may be collected after the Super Bowl and monies brought back to WHAMYA. We will also be participating in Project Linus, this organization takes handmade blankets to hospitals, safe houses and other places that need them. Each member could tie a fleece blanket to donate. If you have a source to donate fleece please let us know. We will once again, sponsor a stall decorating contest at the Spring Fling and an activity night before the youth show.}

Volunteers are needed for the Spring Fling, lets all try to make “our” show a success. Please contact Janice Groat to offer your service as a gate keeper, office help, DQP scribe, hand out ribbons or any other spot you may wish to help. Lets show WHAM how much help we can be.

WHAMYA members wish to thank Mrs. Csatari for all of the hours of hard work and dedication that she has given to us. She has helped us to grow and succeed. We would not be where we are without her. We also want to wish her success in her new position as the NWHA Youth Chair. WHAMYA is now looking forward to working with our new WHAM Youth Chair, Suzy Wyckoff. Many of us already know her and are very excited to hear her new ideas. Suzy is looking to update the WHAMYA membership so please contact her at ^{(734) 323-2273 if you are not receiving the emails and updates for WHAMYA.}

- Maggie Mae White -

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