This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 11/4/03 12:15:50 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2003 14:38:19 -0400 > From: "Arthur Rivoire" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: We need MUCH MORE breed publicity! > Hi Carol, I couldn't agree with you more!! This has been needed for a long time. When I was on the BOD, that was a project that I tackled, NFHR advertising in national magazines, and I too was told it was too expensive! The other thing that REALLY needs to be completed is a GOOD promotional video tape. I know that Jane Sawyer has been put in charge of producing one, but it has been put 'on hold' because the people that are doing it are having some major health problems in the family. HOPEFULLY, it won't be too much longer before that project is completed. YES, this type of promotion and advertising is a must for the 'good of the many'! Each and every one of us should drop a note to our BOD to encourage them to put advertising/promotion on the agenda for their next meeting. They are there to work on our behalf so we need to speak up and let them know what we need/want. Your post was quite 'timely' this AM, Carol since I also received an email from the President of the Oregon Horse Show Association (a very active group for all breeds that promotes ALL kinds of horse uses, not just shows) detailing their upcoming Judges and Stewards training seminar. The letter was asking for representatives and breed judges to participate by setting up booths, providing videos, handouts, and literature on their respective breeds. What a great opportunity to educate the judges so that when all of these different breeds enter a class that they are judging, they will know what they are supposed to be looking for. I was asked to participate in one of these seminars about 8 years ago. I thought this was such an excellent opportunity for the Fjord horses! There were 2 days of classroom training followed by one day of hands-on judging. Only problem was that I was THE ONLY ONE with no breed video!! I did the best I could with personal videos that I had, but it was a bit embarrassing. I did provide a booth with NFHR brochures and the 'breed type' handouts, but I really felt ill-equipped compared to the other breeds that were represented. And, by the way, the day of the actual judging, Dusty won the Aged Stallions class! After each class was placed, the person in charge of the training, pulled each horse out individually and explained why they were placed the way they were, much like our evaluation program. As I read the invitation from OHSA this morning, my first thought was - YIPPEE another opportunity. My second thought was - BUT I STILL HAVE NOTHING TO OFFER in the way of an educational video tape! I was on the BOD when I did the last seminar. I did bring it to the attention of the BOD at that time that we were sorely in need of a promo tape, but was poo-pooed. Problem was, I was 'standing alone'. There IS strength in numbers and the squeaky wheel does get greased so perhaps it is time for each of us, as members, to let our wishes and needs be known to the BOD regarding advertising and promotions! It wouldn't take but just a few moments to drop them an email! With the advent of the unification with the Association, we will have a lot of new memberships and registrations (read - MONEY) coming into our coffers. WE need to let our BOD know how we would like to have some of those funds spent! Thanx! Gayle Ware Field of Dreams Eugene, OR www.fjordhorse.com
