IMPORTANT NEWS & INFORMATION

• DRESSAGE ACROSS THE LAKE RIDE TIMES are now available. Saturday / Sunday
  
  
• IMPORTANT SEDA BYLAWS ANNOUNCEMENT!
  A huge thank you to everyone who attended the Bylaws meeting. There was good discussion and some tweaks, and the updated Bylaws were passed. The final revision has been posted on the web site.
  
  
• SEDA JUNIORS ONLY DRESSAGE AND COMBINED TEST prize list is available. Juniors may enter both the dressage show and the combined test. Separate forms are required for each event. All jumping on Sunday - CT division and clear rounds. All dressage on Saturday. Note: leadline is offered for $10 - please write it on the dressage entry form. Pot luck lunch on Saturday at lunch time. Volunteers and sponsors are needed. If you're interested in sponsoring a prize (starting at $10)
  
  In order to make it a huge success we need SPONSORS at all levels. We try to provide as many awards and prizes for the kids as we can in an array of categories, not just champion! A sponsorship form link is provided. If you have any questions regarding sponsoring, please contact Gerlinde Beckers, SEDA Jr/Yr Chair, g_beckers@yahoo.com or (985) 320-2658. , download the sponsorship form.
  
  Juniors Only Show Potluck:
  Each year at the SEDA Only Schooling Show we have a "Pot Luck Lunch" free of charge for all riders, parents, trainers, volunteers, and SEDA families. This year's Pot Luck Lunch is begin organized by Kelley Varisco. We are still in need of many items, specifically hamburgers and hot-dogs and bottled water. If you are interested in donating items please contact Kelley (985)807-5500 for a list of what's needed, or to let her know what you'll be bringing!!
  
  Juniors Only Show Volunteers:
  VOLUNTEERS, VOLUNTEERS, VOLUNTEERS are needed. Due to the nature of a JUNIORS ONLY show we need extra volunteers to ensure a fun and safe environments. We need ring stewards, scribes, runners i.e. golf cart drivers, scorers, award person, jump crew and many more. If you have the time, we can give you a title. Volunteer hours do count towards the 4 hours required by SEDA for awards. If you can volunteer please contact Gerlinde Beckers, g_beckers@yahoo.com or (985) 320-2658
  
  
• CONVENTION CENTRAL
  USDF CONVENTION 2012 IN NEW ORLEANS
  December 5-8, 2012 at the Sheraton New Orleans on Canal Street
  
  Here's the latest on convention planning. Not that we will need a lot of volunteers to make this happen ... so mark your calendars now to ensure your availability! We will for sure need people to staff the SEDA table, work admission for the Salute Gala, setup and takedown of decorations for the Salute Gala. There will be more!
  
  What do we know NOW? Convention dates are December 5-8 at the Sheraton New Orleans on Canal Street. There will be a Welcome Party at Mulate's with bus service to/from the hotel for about an hour on the 5th. The convention theme will be "Laissez les bon temps rouler."
  
  What can we do NOW? If you have Mardi Gras beads to donate for the Convention, please contact Nicole for a drop off.
  
  We need help with sponsorships for the following. Please note that no amount is too small; totals are provided to give scope to what is needed. Please note that anyone who wishes to help sponsor anything related to the convention (at a corporate level) will receive maximum publicity if they commit by June 1. This allows USDF time to put names and information in all marketing materials leading up to the Convention - it's the most bang for your buck! Sponsorships and donations will be accepted at any time, but you'll get the most exposure if you commit by June 1. Here's the list:
  -Helping cover the cost of putting together a great welcome party. We need to raise about $5000 toward the cost of this.
  -We would like to have a special give-away item/souvenir at the Salute Gala. Total cost is about $800.
  -Table decorations at the Salute Gala. We're considering stadium cups and a mardi-gras arrangement. $250 for the cups, $400 for the arrangements.
  -Coffee/tea/snack breaks during the convention itself. About $3000 each, can be split among multiple sponsors.
  
  Sponsors get lots of advertising opportunities and promotion at the convention via published materials, signage and announcements. If you can help out in any of these areas, contact Nicole (newsletter@sedariders.org) and she'll put you in touch with the right people.
  
  
• OFF COURSE NEWSLETTER MAY/JUNE issue has been released. Please contact Nicole if you did not receive download instructions. Printed copies should arrive by mid-month.
  
  
• GOV INSPECTION AT OAK HILL has been scheduled for June 12. Please contact Hilda Lanaux for more information.
  
  
• SHOW YOUR CLUB SPIRIT – BUY SEDA MERCHANDISE!
  SEDA has set up a store at CafePress where you can buy all manner of items featuring the SEDA logo. Bonus: a percentage of all purchases goes back to the club. That means more money for awards, ribbons, course improvements and more for our members! And guess what ... it's just in time for the holidays! Check it out here: http://www.cafepress.com/sedariders It is new, so there might be hiccups. Please let us know if you run into any issues.
  
  
• SEDA PRIX CAPRILLI AND DOODLEBUG TESTS: SEDA has developed 'standardized' prix caprilli tests for use at schooling shows. The tests may be viewed and downloaded here:
  DoodleBug Beginner Test
  Intro Test 1 / Test 2
  Training Level Test 1 / Test 2
  First Level Test 1
  First Level Test 2
  
  
• ADVERTISE WITH SEDA. List your facility or training services in the SEDA directory. For one low fee, your information will be in each issue of the newsletter, on this web site, and in the annual Member Directory. Application form
  
  
• DRESSAGE NEWS FROM USDF may be found here
  
  
• EVENTING NEWS FROM USEA may be found here
  
  
• USEF news is available here
  
  
• REGION 9 NEWS AND INFORMATION may be found here