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April 2024
Happy Spring Everyone!
The calendar says Spring is here and the flowers agree. Too bad Mother Nature is so confused.
With the 2024 foaling/breeding season under way I wanted to take a moment and reach out to all our fabulous members. The Club have several events lined up for 2024 and we don’t want you to miss any of them.
Our Annual General Meeting was held in Shelburne & District Agricultural Society Hall this year on February 10thand saw a few changes in our directors. I would like to take a moment and thank outgoing Directors Brad Goslin and Paul Starr. Both gentlemen showed great dedication to the Members, Board, and its activities. The board welcomes returning Directors Larry McLean and Dianne Dykstra and new Directors Amanda Richardson and Jennilee Starr. I look forward to working with you all.
The Clydesdale Club is seeking a 2024 Ambassador. Should you know of anyone that may be interested in the role (male or female) please have them reach out to Director Donna Martin.
Our next event of 2024 will be the highly anticipated McGregor Meats Fundraiser beginning in April. Thanks again to Heather Frank and former President Leah Everson for spearheading this event. Watch your emails, Facebook, and our website for all the details. This fundraiser has proven to be very effective in years’ past. Orders will be picked up in Listowel on May 11th.
Larry McLean is preparing to host a Driving/Riding Clinic on June the 8th. The clinic will be open to both members and non-members alike. All are encouraged to come on out and spend a leisurely day learning the ins-and-outs of preparing for a show, driving, and riding a Clydesdale. Details will be announced soon.
The Ontario Bred & Sired program for yearling Stallions and Mares is in full swing for 2024, with Essa, Navan, Paisley, Glencoe, The Royal, Lindsay, Simcoe and The Triple Crown all being participating shows. Please register before July 1st.
Once again Past President Bryce Toll has graciously offered to organize the OCC 2024 Golf Tournament on July 13th, 2024, at the Wingham Golf & Curling Club. For anyone interested in participating via Hole Sponsorship, Prize donation, a round of golf or just to join the golfers for dinner, please reach out to Past President Bryce at brycetollhotmail.com
NEW for 2024 – The Ontario Clydesdale Club will be introducing a Youth Showmanship Program. This new program will be open to OCC members between the ages of 8 and 18 years. Director Jennilee Starr is spearheading this program and will be providing everyone with all the details once they are finalized.
The Club is seeking a communications savvy person (or persons) that would be interested in putting together future Newsletters. If you, or someone you know, may be interested, please reach out to myself or any Director for more information.
Also, a gentle reminder that it is time to renew your membership for 2024! Membership applications and payment options are available via our website or reach out to Patti Hossie at ontarioclydesdaleclub@gmail.com
In closing, please check out the Club website at https://ontarioclydesdaleclub.org/we welcome all feedback. We are always looking for new photos to post. Please confirm on the Membership map that we have all your contact details correctly entered.
Remember: If you have gained the trust of a horse, you have won a friend for life.
I hope to see you all at the Ontario Clydesdale Club’s many events in 2024!
Kindest regards,
JDL
Joanne Douglas-Lane
President
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