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2020 Year-End Events Announcement

9/20/2020

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NDA Year-End Awards Banquet
Changes for 2020

2020 has been a strange and challenging year for all of us. Like so many other groups across the country, NDA has been forced to make some difficult changes to our regular plans and put some of our goals on hold.

It is with a heavy heart that the NDA Board of Directors made the difficult decision to cancel our yearly Year-End Awards Banquet, with the safety of our members in mind. There was no reliable way to safely conduct an in-person event in November, so we have opted for virtual solutions for all aspects of the event—details below!

NDA Annual Meeting

While we cannot gather together in person for this year's year-end banquet, we will still conduct our annual meeting, open to all NDA members, on November 15, 2020, at 1:00 pm via Zoom videoconference.

Members are invited to join the meeting to hear reports from all our officers, the results of the 2021 Board of Directors election, the discussion of any old business and any new business, and the results of the 2020 NDA Virtual Show Awards Series.

A link to the Zoom videoconference will be posted on the NDA website well in advance of the meeting, and it will be also communicated to our members via email. If you have any questions about this videoconference, please contact Melissa Ward.


Year-End Awards
After a lengthy discussion of the best course of action for NDA Year-End Awards under the unique and limited circumstances of showing in the 2020 show season, the Awards Committee has concluded that it is best that we defer our awards season to 2021. The committee came to this conclusion because:

  1. There have not been many horse shows at any level at which members can earn scores.
  2. A desire to keep the standards for earning Year-End Awards consistent across the years (not making confusing one-time changes to the awards program).
  3. Many members made a conscious decision NOT to show because of concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic.

For those who have been competing at in-person horse shows at any level this year, the Awards Committee (with the full support of the NDA Board of Directors) will apply scores earned in 2020 to the 2021 Year-End Awards season. Scores earned between 10/01/2019–9/30/2021 will all count for awards in November of 2021.

This does not affect the 2020 Virtual Show Awards Series. This program is separate from the NDA Year-End Awards Program. Results from this series will be announced at the NDA Annual Meeting videoconference on November 15, 2020.

If you have any questions about year-end awards, please email the NDA Awards Committee.


Board of Directors Election
Since we don't have the opportunity to cast in-person written ballots at this year's Annual Meeting, NDA will be conducting this year's election online.

Prior to the election, as we do every year, NDA will send out an email containing the biographies of all candidates running for the 2021 NDA Board of Directors. Then, on November 1, the election will open for voting, and all NDA members will receive an invitation to participate with a link to online election software. You'll vote for your favorite candidates, or—like always—you may write-in a candidate. Votes may be cast up to the date of the NDA Annual Meeting, November 15, at which point the election will close and results will be announced at the meeting.

If you would like to run for the 2021 Board of Directors, please send us your biography (2-3 paragraphs and a photo) by October 20.


Silent Auction
In lieu of an in-person silent auction, NDA will be going virtual this year! We are currently putting together an online auction that will be open to all NDA members for 2-3 weeks of bidding. It will be a great way to get some holiday shopping done, all while supporting NDA and your dressage community!

We are currently gathering donations for this auction! If you would like to donate an item or service to the auction, please contact Margo Hamilton!

More information will be coming in October, along with a link to the auction so you can start your bidding.


Renewing your NDA membership
We know that many of you rely on the NDA Year-End Awards Banquet to renew your NDA membership for the following year. This year, we encourage you to renew your membership online at our website. There, you can either fill out your renewal and make your payment online, OR you can download the membership and mail it in, along with a check.

Reminder: your 2020 NDA membership will expire on November 30, 2020, and your 2021 NDA membership will begin on December 1, 2020.

Thank you for bearing with us as we navigate this unprecedented situation. We value your membership and are so hopeful that 2021 will bring a much more "normal" year, when we can return to our favorite activities and celebrating in person with you.
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It's time to get registered for the 2019 Year-End Banquet!

10/22/2019

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The 2019 NDA Banquet is coming up!

When: November 17, 2019, 10:30 am
Where: Ashland Golf Club

You've worked hard all year. Now it's time to come together with your dressage community for a fun party to celebrate your achievements and elect a new board of directors. Enjoy brunch, cocktails, and a wonderful silent auction fundraiser—and of course, the annual meeting and awards ceremony.

10:30 am - Coffee, Cocktails and Conversation
11:00 am - Brunch and Silent Auction
12:00 am - Annual Meeting, Board Election and Awards Ceremony

You can now register online!In addition to the usual mail-in registration form, you can also now register and pay conveniently online. Just fill out the online form, and then submit your payment via Paypal—super easy. Find both methods of registration on our website, on the Year-End Awards Banquet page.

Get registered by November 9!
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Plus—are you interested in running for the Board?

If you've ever thought about becoming more involved in NDA outside of volunteering at horse shows, we'd love to have you! We have FOUR board seats coming available in 2020.

There is an Elections FAQ on the Banquet page of our website. Check that out for more information about what it means to be on the board, how the election works, and what you need to know.

Then, if you're interested, please send us a short bio describing yourself and your history with dressage or NDA, and why you think you'd make a great board member. These bios will be shared with the membership in advance of the election.
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Please send your bio to Melissa Ward at president@nebraskadressage.org by November 9—we can't wait to welcome you!
​And finally—can you contribute to the Silent Auction?

Our year-end silent auction fundraiser is going to be AMAZING. We are so excited to bring fantastic items and services to our membership from local businesses and shops. Members will be able to get a ton of holiday shopping out of the way—or treat yourself to something special!
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If you (or your business) have items or services you'd like to donate to help NDA raise funds to better serve your dressage community, please contact Margo Hamilton or Jane Fucinaro. They'd LOVE to talk to you (and thank you for your generosity).
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You can now support NDA through Amazon!

2/24/2019

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Nebraska Dressage Association is now a part of AmazonSmile! Just click here to set NDA as your charity of choice, and then start all your purchases from smile.amazon.com. Shop as usual, and Amazon will donate a portion of all your purchases to NDA. It's that easy!

What is AmazonSmile?

AmazonSmile is a website operated by Amazon that lets customers enjoy the same wide selection of products, low prices, and convenient shopping features as on Amazon.com. The difference is that when customers shop on AmazonSmile (smile.amazon.com), the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the price of eligible purchases to the charitable organizations selected by customers.

​There is no cost to NDA, and there is no cost to you!

​All you have to do is to remember to start your shopping at smile.amazon.com (instead of amazon.com). THANK YOU!
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Get your 40th Anniversary Cornhusker Classic hoodie...

5/5/2017

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...and support our NDA Juniors!

NDA Juniors are fundraising by offering an awesome piece of swag this year!

This full-zip hoodie sweatshirt is a special commemorative edition for the 40th Anniversary of our Cornhusker Classic! You can order it in either black or red. There is a small NDA logo on the left front chest, and a large imprint of our special 40th Anniversary Cornhusker Classic logo on the back.*

All proceeds from the sales of this garment will go toward fundraising for the NDA Juniors. Thank you for your support! After your purchase, hoodies will be distributed at the Cornhusker Classic on May 26–28, 2017. Get your order in by May 12!

*Please note, the back graphic will NOT be covered by the hood in the final product.
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Order yours today on the NDA Juniors page of our website!
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Year-End Awards Banquet is coming up!

9/20/2016

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The year-end awards banquet and Annual Meeting is coming up on November 19, 2016, at Ashland Golf Club. Make sure you get registered today to ensure your place at the gala!

Don't forget, this is your opportunity to vote for our new board members and officers, shop for holiday gifts at the Silent Auction, and receive year-end ribbons and trophies for your hard work at shows throughout the year. We can't wait to celebrate with you—get your registration forms in today!
Registration Form
banquet information
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New NDA apparel is coming—order yours today!

3/9/2015

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Spring is just around the corner and I cannot wait for another great show season! Do you know what will keep you warm on those early morning rides? An NDA hoodie, courtesy of the NDA Juniors!

You can now order your NDA hooded sweatshirt for $35 per sweatshirt. Please order your NDA hoodie by emailing me the size (Youth M–XL, Adult S–5XL) and how many you want. In an effort to get the hoodies in time for delivery at the Shaggy Show, please send your money (check or cash) to me by 3/22/15.

Please make checks out to Nebraska Dressage Association. My address is:

Jenae Tilford
5880 Wittstruck Rd
Roca, Ne 68430


Attached below is a mockup of what the hoodies will look like, I hope you like it and will support this NDA junior fundraiser!

Sincerely, 
Jenae Tilford
2015 NDA Junior Representative

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Would you like to be an NDA sponsor?

1/5/2015

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Hello, all Nebraska Dressage Association friends! Gracia Huenefeld here, taking Lisa Van Stratten's place as chairperson of the NDA Fundraising Committee!

We have come to the end of a great year and NDA is looking forward to a spectacular one ahead of us! Here you can find the 2015 sponsorship information for anyone who would like to take part, once again, in the great work of NDA.

I know this comes at a busy time of year, thus we have moved the deadlines into the first part of January. If you would like to be in the first issue of 2015, please respond and have all info in by 1/9. If you choose to jump in after the deadline, we can pro-rate the price. All the information and details are attached, but if you have any additional questions feel free to email or call.

Thanks and look forward to hearing from you!

Merry Christmas and Happy New year!

Gracia Huenefeld
NDA Fundraising Chairperson
graciarae@yahoo.com
402-604-0060
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