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Past events:
VERNON & DISTRICT
AGRICULTURAL ASSOC.
Annual General Meeting, Dinner and Dance PLUS -
Field & Farm Expo
January 26, 2002 Schubert Centre
KIN PARK RACETRACK & EQUESTRIAN CENTRE
Exciting Plans.....
by Jan White
Following the Special Central Meeting December 16,2001
wherein the Purposes, Article 3 and revised Bylaws of the Society were
passed, the Vemcm & District Agricultural Society (VDAS) held our AGM,
Election, Trade Fair, Silent Auction and Banquet At the Schubert
Center in Vernon on January 26,2002. It was a successful day and many
thanks go to those who donated items to the Silent Auction.
Elected: President - Dennis Bristow, Past President - Gerry Saitz,
V.P. - Dr. Lois Pilp, Secretary - Sean Newton, Treasurer - Gillian
Wells. Directors: Wade hardie, Rob Kimber, Julie White, Dr. Ian White,
Nancy Roman, Jackie Goodwin, Anna Hunt-Binkley, Loan Cunningham,Mary
Ellen Laidlaw, Ron Blodeau, Kelly McMillan.
Under the new Purpose the VDAS is committed to foster and promote all
aspects of horse related activities as well as all agricultural
events. Our aim is to coordinate and develop a spirit of cooperation
among the many equine groups and individuals and to ensure that horse
traditions we preserved for the future.
Kin Park, the oldest, still operating racetrack in Canada, is an ideal
central location for many equestrian events, in addition to racing. At
the first Directors' Meeting on February 6tb, a number of Committees
were formed with, at least one Director on each. Directors will meet
the 1st Wednesday of each month and Committees as needed, We are
indeed fortunate to have a some very experienced people in the Valley
who have indicated their willingness to help build Kin Park into a
busy centre for horse sport.
We invite input from all persons or groups who may wish to use our
facilities. We offer stabling, large riding rings, covered grandstand,
trade show facilities, washrooms and a beer garden, with more
amenities to be added.
2002 will see exciting Thoroughbred, Quarter Horse and Arabian Racing
on June 23 and weekends from July 7th to August 4th. Other planned
events, open to the public, are a Breed and Discipline Showcase Day in
late spring and the 2nd Annual Horse Extravaganza in September which
will include exciting jumping competitions, various displays, a trade
fair, private treaty horse sale and stallion parade. (The first Horse
Extravaganza, held in September of 2000, drew rave reviews and a
packed house,)
The Standing Committees are as follows and new members may be added:
Racing: Garry Saitz, Wade Haidie, Rob Kimber, Sean Newton, Ron
Bilodeau and Kelly McMillan. Admin/Planning: Dennis Bristow, Robin
Hahn, Lois Philp and Anna Hunt-Binkley. Communications & Special
Events: Jan White, Nancy Roman, Bev Broadaway, Cathie Cross, Jackie
Wills. Cross Country/Eventing: Julie White, Robin Hahn.Dressage: Mary
Ellen Laidlaw. Hunter/Jumper: Jackie Goodwin, Claudia Cojocar, Allison
Covert. Western Riding & Events: Nancy Roman. Specialty Horses &
Events: (Miniatures, Gaited, Driving): Joan Cunningham, Robyn Hood,
Phil Pretty.
HOPES are high that this new direction will fulfill the dreams of
local horsepersons to make Kin Park into a valuable community
Equestrian Centre - one which will serve locals and visitors.
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