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About the Indiana Dressage Society
Indiana Dressage Society is a 501 (c )(3) non-profit organization
Our Mission Statement :
The mission of the Indiana Dressage Society is to promote the growth and development of amateur athletes in the sport of dressage, through competition and education.
The Officers and Members of the Board of Directors extend a warm welcome to all. We are here to serve you, as members of IDS. Please feel free to contact any of us with questions, concerns and requests for additional information.
2010 OFFICERS
PRESIDENT KEN LEVY (Noblesville) kenl330@yahoo.com
VICE PRESIDENT BONNA McCUISTON (Sheridan) bonna@volte.org
SECRETARY RITA MCCLOSKEY-PAYNE (Indianapolis) rmmcclos@stvincent.org
TREASURER BARB LEVY (Noblesville) levykbkk@yahoo.com
MEMBERSHIP DEANNE BERTRAM (Zionsville) bluewindfarm1964@tds.net
DIRECTORS January 2009-December 2010
VICKI COFFMAN-BYE (Fishers) princessv@insightbb.com
LIZ COIT (Zionsville) liz63@mindspring.com
KATHLEEN CURRY (Carmel) currytk@aol.com
DENISE DRISCOLL (West Lafayette) denise.m.driscoll@gmail.com
CORALIE HUGHES (Coatesville) rcka@ccrtc.com
TERRY LULEY (Sheridan) housecallvet@tds.net
DIRECTORS January 2008-December 2009
SUZANNE ARTALE (Sheridan) saawrs@att.net
KATHERINE DUFF (Hagerstown) kduff@wwvremc.net
KATHI HAMMOND (Carmel) kathtim@aol.com
LAURA HOOSER (West Lafayette) laura.hooser@verizon.net
ROBERT MARR (Sheridan)
ELINOR WEITH (Monticello) eweith@hotmail.com
ALTERNATE DIRECTORS
Sarah-Jayne Bowers
Contacts
JR/YOUNG RIDER KORIN RINALDO krinaldo8908@hotmail.com
NEWSLETTER DEANNE BERTRAM bluewindfarm1964@tds.net
BARB LEVY levykbkk@aol.com
WEBSITE RITA MCCLOSKEY PAYNE rmmcclos@stvincent.org
POINTS AND AWARDS LYNDA WEESE lyndaweese@premierdressage.com
VOLUNTEERS DENISE HENKE Henkedm2@aol.com
SCHOOLING SHOWS SUZANNE ARTALE saawrs@att.net
INDY CLASSIC & BONNA MCCUISTON bonna@volte.org
FOXTON FARM SHOWS
4-H LIASON MICHELLE SALMON mrsalmon@hotmail.com
VOLUNTEER COORD DENISE DRISCOLL denise.m.driscoll@gmail.com
Committees
EDUCATION TERRY LULEY housecallvet@tds.net
COMPETITIONS BONNA MCCUISTON bonna@volte.org
FINANCE TERRY LULEY housecallvet@tds.net
FUNDRAISING TBA
MEMBERSHIP DEANNE BERTRAM bluewindfarm1964@tds.net
NEWSLETTER DEANNE BERTRAM bluewindfarm1964@tds.net
POLICIES & PROCEDURES TERRY LULEY housecallvet@tds.net
HHF PROMOTION KATHLEEN CURRY currytk@aol.com
YEAR END AWARDS &
AWARDS CELEBRATION RITA MCCLOSKEY PAYNE rmmcclos@stvincent.org
USDF Regional Director, Region 2
Sue Hughes 313.455.7273
8788 Joy Road, Plymouth, MI 48170-5067
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Centerline
as published in the February 2010 IDS Newsletter
and written by Ken Levy, IDS President
Dear Fellow IDS Members:
This fall and winter seems to be flying by, but not without notice. Snow and cold weather has kept many of us out of the saddle much more then we would have liked. I do think that our equine partners are not complaining however. Either way, spring is sure to come and it does seem to be staying lighter later in the evening (or am I just wishing that this is true?).
The USDF Annual meeting was held in Austin, Texas December 2-5, 2010. IDS was well represented with Bonna McCuiston, Terry Luley, Coralie Hughes, Lynda Weese and me representing either IDS or Region 2. The meeting this year saw numerous changes:
George Williams was elected as President of the USDF
Steve Schubert was elected as USDF Treasurer
Lloyd Landkamer was elected as USDF Region 4 Director
Ken Levy was elected as USDF Region 2 Director
I would like to thank those who supported my election and as I promised during my pre-convention campaign, I will do my best to drive growth within the Region, I will strongly support GMO focus within USDF and will work to improve communication within our Region. To that end, I am pleased to announce that the USDF Region 2 Web Site has been renewed and will be kept up to date. You can see the new web site by going to: www.USDFregion2.org
In addition to the changes in leadership at the USDF, as Chair of the USDF Ad Hoc committee on membership structure, I was asked to stand before the Board of Governors and present the committee’s recommendations. Although not an easy task, the BOG approved all of the committee’s recommendations. If you are interested in learning more about the details of what occurred at the BOG meeting, I recommend that you go to the USDF web site and read the minutes from the meeting. The most significant changes that took place will be the increase in dues for USDF members. See below for details. In addition, a new membership type was created. This is the USDF Education Membership. The fee is $35.00 for adults and $10.00 for students. The membership includes no provision for competing and only includes the Connection Magazine via the Web. All other educational opportunities offered by the USDF will be available to this new membership category. It is hoped that this new membership type will attract new people to the USDF and hopefully to our GMOs.
As many of you know Dr. Gerd Heuschmann conducted a 4 day clinic at Jennifer Conour’s barn last fall. Dr. Heuschmann has been an opponent to the Roll-Kur method of training for many years and due in part to his pressure and that of many other like-minded horse men and women, the FEI has now ruled against the use of Roll-Kur. Details on enforcement are being developed, but finally the FEI has moved to take action that will protect the horse at FEI sanctioned competitions. Next, I will suspect all National governing bodies will follow with their own rules. It is about time we began to be more concerned about the well being of the horse versus just the score in competition.
Moving on the IDS business. On January 23, 2010, your IDS Officers and Directors met for our annual Planning meeting. Thanks to Katherine Rosback for facilitating the meeting again this year. Your leadership team analyzed what went well and what we might have done differently. In conclusion, 2009 was a very good year for the IDS. The challenge continues to be member participation at the numerous educational events that are organized by the IDS Education Committee. IDS members continue to tell us that Education (clinics and lectures) are still one of the top areas of interest, however, even though the costs are being kept to a minimum, member participation is not what we would have expected. We will continue to focus on providing top quality education and maybe as the economy continues to improve, member participation will also improve. The following are the key strategic initiatives that your IDS leadership team will be focused on delivering in 2010:
Drive volunteer engagement in 2010 by using a more robust database to maintain knowledge of areas that members indicate that they would be willing to help
Expand the e-mail blast system to keep IDS members even more up to date on key IDS activities
Develop Quarterly "posters" for area barns and businesses identifying clinics, education events and competitions
Develop a more organized method of soliciting sponsorship for IDS events/shows
Develop a promotional program (raffle) for the Hoosier Horse Fair. Lendon Grey will be the clinician. Lendon trains Courtney King-Dye and Courtney’s horse Indocus was just immortalized by Breyer as a new model horse. Courtney King-Dye has agreed to autograph one of the Indocus model horses and we also hope to get Lendon to also agree to sign the model. IDS will raffle the horse at the IDS booth and the funds will be used to help financially support a top notch educational event for IDS. IDS members will have an opportunity to purchase tickets prior to the HHF.
For those of you who might want to help out at shows (scribing, ring set-up, etc.) but feel that you don’t have enough knowledge or experience, we have a solution. Come to the March 6 th Foxton Farms Indoor show where IDS will conduct a Volunteer Training Workshop. The 2008 workshop was very successful and this year’s event will be even better. Don’t miss out!!
I want to thank the IDS Officers and Directors for an outstanding job in 2009 and I believe that 2010 will be a banner year for the club.
Until the next issue,
Best wishes for all "10"s
Ken
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News about Courtney King-Dye
from Assistant Director of Dressage, USEF
Dear All:
As you are aware one of our dressage riders Courtney King-Dye was in an accident; we are all keeping her in our thoughts and prayers. We have been receiving a lot of support for her and wanted to let you know a fund has been set up for her in Florida.
Please see information below:
Checks can be made out to: Courtney King-Dye Medical Assistance Fund & sent to: Evelyn O'Sullivan, 100 S.W. 7th Terrace, Boca Raton, Fla. 33486
Since this is not through USEF, I don’t have any further information. If you have any questions please contact Evelyn at pbderby@aol.com for more information. But waned to share the information to help.
Sincerely,
Jenny Van Wieren
United States Equestrian Federation, Inc.
Assistant Director of Dressage
Direct Dial: 859-225-6949
Fax: 859-231-6662
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News from our Parent Organization, United States Dressage Federation
John and Lynn Boomer Retire from The Dressage Foundation
January 19, 2010 - After managing The Dressage Foundation for over a decade, John and Lynn Boomer announced their retirement on December 31, 2009. John served as President and CEO, while Lynn held the position of Administrative Director. During their time as the management team of the Foundation, over $925,000 was given to dressage riders and groups, through Funds John and Lynn helped to establish and develop.
Reflecting on their time with the Foundation, John and Lynn said, "We think of hundreds of recipients of scholarships and grants awarded by the Foundation, which were made possible by donors to The Dressage Foundation. We applaud our distinguished Board of Directors and cadre of volunteers who have played a major role in the Foundation's success. We have loved our years at the Foundation's helm, and our hearts will continue to be with you as we enter our retirement years!"
John will continue to serve as Secretary of the Board of Directors for The Dressage Foundation. The Board also asked John to work with the new staff as Transition Consultant for six months of 2010. Cards and notes for John and Lynn can be sent to the Foundation's email at info@dressagefoundation.org or to the mailing address: 1248 O Street, Suite 732, Lincoln, NE, 68508.
Melissa Filipi and Jenny Johnson are the new staff members of The Dressage Foundation. Melissa, as Development Director, will seek out donations for current programs, assist with new programs, and raise general operating funds. As the Administrative Manager, Jenny is responsible for the daily operations of the Foundation, including grant/scholarship programs and financial records and reporting. They can be contacted at 402-434-8585 or at info@dressagefoundation.org.
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The Dressage Foundation is a 501(c)(3), non-profit, tax-exempt, donor-driven organization that is dedicated to supporting and advancing the sport of dressage. The organization solicits contributions, appropriately allocates the donations, and awards grants and scholarships to dressage riders of all ages and levels. For more information, please visit, www.dressagefoundation.org.
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