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Page 4 - WSH Canter / October 2020YOUTH MERITA Free Program for WSH Members 17 and UnderThis year has definitely been one for the books! In a year in which any wereasked to stay home to attend school, we thought that we would have points andworkbooks booming out our ears. Unfortunately, that was not the case whichleads us to believe that either our youth members are not aware of this amazingprogram or we don’t have any youth members in WSH. We know that the latteris NOT the case so we need to do a better job of spreading the word. The YouthMerit program is easy and FREE! Youth members (ages 17 and under as ofAugust 1, 2020), are invited to visit the WSH website at WashingtonStateHorsemen.org, click on Youth Merit, download / complete / return an application thendownload / complete Workbook 2 to earn awards! The types of awards that youcan earn are listed below and again.they are FREE! Join now and we wouldlove to see you a part of this program for this coming year so that we can celebrate your accomplishments at next year’s Convention. Additionally, just because your Zone may not have a designated person assigned as a Youth MeritAdvisor, you can still participate! Many youth across the State in the past haveworked at their own pace on the workbooks, turning them in to the East or WestYouth Merit Chair (depending on their location) by August 1 and earned awards.There just isn’t a reason all members 17 and under aren’t participating in thisprogram.remember - it’s FREE!Participation Plaque (50 Points)Yellow Tag / Certificate of Merit (100 Points)Red Tag / Certificate of Excellence (200 Points)Blue Tag / T-Shirt / Honor of Excellence (300 Points)Bronze Medallion (500 Points)Superior Jacket (650 Points)Silver Medallion (800 Points)Supreme Buckle (1,000 Points)Gold Medallion (1,200 pts) 50 / 75 / 100 Cash Awards (1,400 points)Thank you to the 2020 Youth Merit Zone Advisors: Sue Dillman (North Central),Cheryl Beck (Northeast), and Cheryl Hayward (Prairie). Thank you for yourcontinued commitment to our youth! If you are interested in serving as an Advisor for your Zone, please contact Jessie McLaughlin at LDSMacs@comcast.netusing the subject line “Youth Merit”.I didn’t receive any proposals for review at this year’s Annual Convention. Therefore, we are going to be using our dedicated “Virtual Convention” time on Sunday, November 15, at 10:00 a.m. to share our award winners, listen to ourspeeches, and provide information to our members on how the Youth Merit Program works and what it takes to be involved. This will be a Zoom meeting inwhich you’ll need to register early for (see more information on the Conventionpage). Please bring your questions and we will be happy to find the answer(s) foryou until the completion of our time slot (10:45). FYI, this year’s speakers will bedelivering speeches on the topic, “Horse Breeds of Foreign Origin”. If you havemade your way to the cash award levels (1400 points), be sure to get with JessieMcLaughlin to let her know what horse breed you’ve selected. Even if you aren’ta Youth Merit Member, please feel free to join us for this meeting as the speeches have been really informative in the past and it’s great to see what the youth ofour organization are accomplishing each year .Youth Merit Financials201220122012Balance Carried Forward from 2011 - 2,100.82Income / Donations - 530.00Expenses - 1619.71*2013201320132013Balance Carried Forward from 2012 - 1011.11Income / Donations - 1,315.00Income / Convention Proceeds - 1,599.25Expenses – 1,498.232014201420142014Balance Carried Forward from 2013 - 2,427.13Income / Donations - 390.04Income / Convention Proceeds - 1,321.00Expenses – 1,507.652015201520152015Balance Carried Forward from 2014 - 2,630.52Income / Donations - 50.00Income / Convention Proceeds - 573.00Expenses – 1,008.4320162016201620162016Balance Carried Forward from 2015 - 2,245.09Income / Donations - 252.00Income / Convention Proceeds - 1,263.00Expenses (Paid in 2016) – 183.07Expenses (Paid in 2017) – 408.62201720172017Balance Carried Forward from 2016 - 3,168.40Income / Convention Proceeds - 170.00Expenses – 577.23201820182018Balance Carried Forward from 2017 - 2,761.17Income / Convention Proceeds - 696.00Expenses – 671.48201920192019Balance Carried Forward from 2018 - 2,785.69Income / Convention Auction Proceeds - 920.00Expenses – 241.28 ( 50 cash award still IOU)202020202020Balance Carried Forward from 2019 - 3,464.41Income / Donations as of 10/01/20 - 0.00Expenses as of 10/01/20 – 0.00 (ordering awards)Current Balance - 3,464.41*Payment of 2010 and 2011 scholarships were made in 2012 to past recipients due to the changemade in purchasing savings bonds.Don’t forget that if you won a perpetual trophy in 2019, that you’ll need to contacteither Cheryl Hayward (West Side) or Jessie McLaughlin (East Side) to determinewhat the next step is in the trophy’s progression. Please be sure to do this prior toOctober 10 so that we can move trophies across the State during our Board Meetingin October. This year, we will be giving out the following perpetual trophies (all arebased on this year’s “new” points.not the cumulative points) Del Haack (Overall High Point Award)High Point 10 and UnderHigh Point 11 to 13 Years of AgeHigh Point 14 to 17 Years of AgeChet Kelley (Citizenship Award)Youth are eligible for up to one of the perpetual award per year.These were both found on Amazon. Your Youth Merit workbook could also beused for homeschooling.ask your teacher (or school district) today!For more information contact:East Side Chair - Jessie McLaughlin at LDSMacs@comcast.net / 509.434.4555West Side Chair – Cheryl Hayward at horseshowcheryl@yahoo.com / 360.280.4933

Page 5 - WSH Canter / October 2020CONVENTION AWARDSSend Us Your Nominations Today (Deadline October 23)All letters of nomination for these awards should be sent to Washington State Horsemen Awards, c/o Emma McLaughlin at 7210 E Fairview Ave– Spokane Valley WA 99212-1526 or e-mailed to emmamclaughlin11@gmail.com. Any questions please contact Emma at 509.435.1765.CLUB OF THE YEAREach year many fine, active clubs compete for this award. Be sure to followdirections carefully so that you will not be eliminated because necessary information was not included, or directions followed. It is hoped that all clubs willcompete so that each zone will have a potential winner as “Club of the Year”. Ifyour club competed for this award in the past, but was not selected, do not bediscouraged. Try again because often the competition is very close with manyfine, active clubs throughout the State.Each year at the Annual Awards Banquet, one club is recognized as the Outstanding Club of the Year. To compete for this award, the club is to submit itsqualifications for judging in letter form. Letters for consideration shall be in duplicate, with the name of the club appearing only on the original. Both copies shallbe submitted to the Awards Chair. A committee composed of the Chair and atleast two impartial members shall determine the Club most deserving of theaward. This award is to be presented at the Annual Awards Banquet at Convention. Selection of the outstanding club will be based on the following. All lettersto be considered MUST contain information in all categories for the current year.1. Is your club’s membership 100% Washington State Horsemen?2. Ways in which your club supports meetings, officers, judges, stewards, timers, record keepers, committees, etc. at Zone and State levels.3. Club sponsored activities to develop or support the Youth Merit Program;Educational (Clinics, etc.); Horse Activities other than shows or gymkhanas;Social Activities, etc.4. Club sponsored activities in general, other than listed in item three above;Educational, Committee Service, Social, etc.We would like to thank the following WSH Clubs fortheir continued participation and support in 2020!Anacortes HorsemenB Bar S *BB StablematesCascade Riding ClubCircle C RidersDesert DuellersFour Season HorsemenFranklin County Saddle ClubKitsap Saddle ClubKnights of SantiagoLope on InLower Puget Sound Dressage ClubNorth Country RidersRock N HorseSouth Sound Saddle ClubStar Spangled Horse Club *Washington Equestrian ClubYEA* Club did not have any members in 2020 but remainsactive on the approved club list for 2021.CLUB OF THE YEAR1960’sEvergreen Saddle Club (1962), South Seattle SaddleClub (1963), K Bar M Riders (1964), Lake WashingtonSaddle Club (1965), Appleatchee Riders (1966), LakeWashington Saddle Club (1967), Willapa Valley SaddleClub (1968), and South Seattle Saddle Club (1969)1970’sGhost Riders of Omak (1970), K Bar M Riders (1971),Puget Sound Games Riders #1 (1972), Green River Saddle Club (1973), Fircrest Caballeros (1974), NooksackValley Riders (1975), Walla Walla Valley Horsemen(1976), Kitsap Saddle Club (1977), Nooksack Valley Riders (1978), and Mt. Josephine Riders (1979)Gig Harbor HorsemenMorgan Horse Club of WashingtonMaraudersNooksack Valley RidersAnacortes HorsemenFranklin County Saddle ClubKitsap Saddle ClubMeridian Riding ClubMeridian Riding ClubValley RenegadesMaraudersKitsap Saddle ClubGrant County Horse AssociationKitsap Saddle ClubMeridian Riding ClubLower Puget Sound DressageSilver Spur Saddle ClubNooksack Valley RidersSilver Spur Saddle ClubGreen River Saddle ClubMeridian Riding ClubKitsap Saddle ClubYear End Award ClubNorth Country RidersLope On InWalla Walla Valley HorsemenValley RidersCircle C RidersStar Spangled Horse ClubFine As Wine EquineWalla Walla Valley HorsemenDesert DuellersSouth Sound Seattle ClubCascade Riding ClubNo 016201720182019Do you have information to help us identify theClubs that won in 1995, 1997, 1999, 2003, and 2004?Please let us know!For more information contact:Convention Awards Committee Chair - Emma McLaughlin at 509.435.1765

Page 6 - WSH Canter / October 2020CONVENTION AWARDSSend Us Your Nominations Today (Deadline October 24)All letters of nomination for these awards should be sent to Washington State Horsemen Awards, c/o Emma McLaughlin at 7210 E Fairview Ave- Spokane Valley WA 99212-1526 or e-mailed to emmamclaughlin11@gmail.com. Any questions please contact Emma at 509.435.1765.MAN OF THE YEAR AWARDThe “Man of the Year” award is a memorial to Twin Benson and ispresented each year to an outstanding WSH member who has givenunselfishly of himself or herself for the benefit of others. This is the spiritwhich made Twin beloved by all who were privileged to know him.Nominations for this award shall be made in the form of a letter settingforth those qualifications of the current year’s activities which are believed to make him or her eligible, based on the following:1. Service to Youth, within and outside his or her own club.2. Service to his or her own club.3. Service to Washington State Horsemen at Zone and State levels.4. Service to the community.5. Also, provide a past historical resume of this person in the abovecategories.Nominations are not limited to members of the club to which the nominee belongs but any WSH member may submit nominate a person forthis award, provided the letter contains information on the above items.A committee composed of the Awards Committee Chair and at least twoimpartial members shall determine the person most deserving of thisaward. This award is to be presented at the Annual Awards Banquet atConvention.There are many outstanding WSH members and usually the decision isvery difficult because of the fine qualities of so many hard working,active members. If in the past you have submitted a resume of someone you think deserving of this award, but who was not selected, pleaseresubmit the name and resume.Twin Benson Man of the Year Past Winners1960’sChris Long (1963), *Dale Brannon (1964), Walt Johnson(1965), Robert Cunningham (1966), *Jesselyn Roehr(1967), Horace Poach (1968), and Everett Woods (1969)1970sEdmund Burke (1970), *Cap Galloway (1971), WallyWilkerson (1972), *Dewey Bodle (1973), *Reatha Chance(1974), *Chet Kelly (1975), Howard Yeager (1976), TudiErichwen (1977), *Alton Lorang (1978), and *Wilma Hagerty (1979)*Harry Everhart*Fritzy LorenzenMorgan DunnJayleen Tjoelker*Kathryn StrandMarcellus WiesnerKaren DillardCarolyn Kennedy*Patti Seldal*Ethel Lewis*Amber Hay*George Shambrook*Bob Deardorff*Larry McGeeJack Weinz Jr.Bill KinsellaOliver Call*Denise Boley*Jeanette PeeblesDawn SpencerLisa GardnerSharon KelseyRose RidlonJim CookVirginia PriggeJessie McLaughlinMary BradyLinda FonvillePatty MorrisonErica LackeyPatti BurnsJean GarciaMelissa StockmanJoAnn ThomsonGloria MarleyBonnie SchuchmanDan and Cheryl MoriartyTerri 0152016201720182019JUNIOR INSPIRATIONALAWARDIs there a young person in your area who hasbeen an inspiration to their fellow peers? Aspecial perpetual trophy, sponsored by theformer Mayor Larson of Yakima, will be presented to a junior WSH member who has goneout of his or her way to provide assistance orhelp to others and who through their personalendeavors has truly been an inspiration. Thenominee should be one who has entered horseevents, though need not be a top winner. Theletter of nomination is to include the nominee’sname, age, address, club if applicable, andagency through which he pays his WSH dues.Also, the reason for selection, necessary references for theses reasons, and the signature ofthe nominating agency, i.e., family, club, zone,officer, etc.A committee composed of the awards committee chair and at least two impartial membersshall determine the youth most deserving ofthis award. This award is to be presented at theAnnual Awards Banquet at Convention.Barbara SeamanKaren WattsSally Ann SmethersCindy AstonCarla BreedenStephanie HagartyDebbie OwnesLori BolingCheri WilliamsMisty LawsonLoray NashAnn DunnLaura SeldalLola LangScheilla LitchfieldKami StiggeMandi GatesErin JohnsonBevin VogtBuffy KaelbererAnn ForsmanDevan ThompsonJessica BlandDanna GriebChristy EschlimanBrittany FitzhughEmily GrahamCallie JonesDanielle ToddHalley LutherBrett MoriartySandra SpearmanShane TerryEmma McLaughlinMcCanna SandersNo AwardKinsey NelsonAnna RodriguezAmelia HoweCorbin KusterBailey 20152016201720182019JESSELYN ROEHRLIFETIMEACHIEVEMENTAWARDThis award is to recognize and award thatindividual that has dedicated themselves toyears of service to Washington State Horsemenbased on the following criteria:1. At least a 10 year WSH member.2. Has served at State level (may includeBoard of Directors, Committee Chair, appointedor elected), State Judge, Steward, Timer, etc.Recipients are selected by the Awards Committee Chair and at least two impartial members.This award is to be presented at the AnnualAwards Banquet at Convention. Recommendations by any WSH member will be considered.Jesselyn RoehrLifetime AchievementAward*Ethel LewisNorma SmithIsabelle Moe and *Reatha Chance*George ShambrookLarry Lewis*George McDonald*Jole BirdsellSherron CarterPat JohnsonArlys McDonaldNo AwardNo Award*Jerry PriggeCarolyn KennedyKaren DillardSharon CallSteve Bryson*George Shambrook*Jan SchuchmanVirginia Prigge*Patty SeldalDawn SpencerNo AwardNo AwardMary BradyJessie McLaughlinLea WilliamsWillie HansenRich ParnellNo AwardLisa 2010201120122013201420152016201720182019

Page 7 - WSH Canter / October 2020CONVENTION SCHEDULECONVENTION RULESFriday (November 13):Registration5:00-5:556:00-6:557:00-8:30Any person desiring to attend meetings listed to theleft will be required to be current with their Washington State Horsemen membership and pre-registerfor the Zoom call at www.Zoom.us. WSH Membersmay attend any of the meetings listed howeverthose marked “closed” are for those directly involved.Trails and Pleasure Division MeetingBylawsBoard MeetingSaturday (November D Judge’s and Steward’s Meeting - ClosedHorse Show Division MeetingGames Division Meeting and Clinic (In Person and Zoom)Games Division Awards (In Person)Contact stockmansaddlery@aol.com for the location.All Member Social (Virtual) ActivitySunday (November 15):7:30-8:459:00-9:4510:00-10:5011:00-12:30Zone Coordinating - ClosedRoyalty MeetingYouth Merit Meeting / Awards / SpeechesAnnual Meeting, Elections and Special Awards PresentationTrails and Pleasure (Friday at 5 E9Zg2zmj8z1K5uOyPhDXMIJBBylaws (Friday at 6 E9V4Jiaj aE0p8rgxqzz-focBoard Meeting (Friday at 7 HNBsa2BgVLlRJi9WYVZnPljdHSD Judges and Stewards (Saturday at 8 GtakaYQc8e3wU7BpaGr fm1UHorse Show Division (Saturday at 10 H9w5ltPcOoSBHWFF5Egahh0qGames Division (Saturday at 11;30 H9c7Dzy3p4byc-lxfjE9RvWlAll Member Social Activity (Saturday at 7 p.m.)https://zoom.us/j/94757319759?pwd dHV0T2xZNFM0SlArdmZjc3l3RGJMQT09Meeting ID: 947 5731 9759 / Passcode: 725080Zone Coordinating (Sunday at 7:30 H9WuXgbbtrEcRxfL9MnSAHaVRoyalty Court (Sunday at 9 EtRO5WkZkfqPKbsavmuhLXUGYouth Merit (Sunday at 10 Hd1gBLJxt5xUoE235ySpRIsmAnnual Meeting (Sunday at 11 EtyTZz4mG rWs-wEz-CEEhwvUse the links above to pre-register. After registering for the meetings you wish to attend, you willreceive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting(s).ConductIt is requested that all members at Convention conduct themselves in a manner that conforms to thehigh standards of WSH. We are committed to highstandards of conduct so that all members can enjoythemselves. Please act appropriately. We also request that you mute yourself unless being recognized to speak. This makes the call easier for allother s hear. Although we want all members to be apart of the calls, if your background noise is distracting, we will mention it to you (as a reminder). If thedistracting noise continues after the reminder, youmay be muted permanently or in worse case scenario, be dropped from the call.MeetingsThe meeting chairperson, who shall be the Committee Chair, Division Director, or appointee by theregular chair or Director, shall admit only personsappropriately registered for the meeting. The chairshall appoint a secretary to record the businessactivities of the meeting, including motions or resolutions passed and names of newly elected officersif applicable. Elections of officers for 2021 shall beheld for all Divisions which are not appointed positions during Sunday’s meeting.ReportsReports submitted to the general Convention byCommittees or Divisions shall contain only the motions and resolutions passed in the respective committee or division meetings and shall include whereapplicable, the names of newly elected officers ofsuch committees or divisions. All rules and regulations adopted by a major Division at Conventioncannot be changed, modified, or amend at the general meeting. All reports are to be typed and a copygiven to the Convention Secretary before presentation to the Convention. All reports submitted to theGeneral Convention must be either “approved”,“adopted”, or “rejected” by vote in order to be official.Voting and ElectionsBeginning in 2020, each WSH Member 14 years ofage and over (as of 01/01/20) registering for andattending Convention shall be entitled to a vote atthe General Meeting including Officer Elections.Members 17 and under may vote at the Youth Meritmeeting and their division meeting if said divisionallows for voting by all division members, regardlessof age.

Page 8 - WSH Canter / October 2020WSH BYLAW REPORTJoin us for the Bylaws Meeting on Friday evening (November 13) at 6:00 p.m. where we will discuss the following proposed bylaw changes. Bylaw changespassed during the meeting will then be moved forward to the Annual Meeting on Sunday for membership vote. Washington State Horsemen has alwaysbeen a very open and democratic organization and it has always been our goal to make our membership association as enjoyable as possible for all ourmembers. With this in mind, making your membership association with friends and family in the area of your choice is of paramount importance to us. As areminder, any proposed changes to WSH By-laws and/or Standing Rules must have been submitted in writing to the By-Law Chair and published in the WSHCanter in order to be heard. NO new rule changes may be entertained at the Convention.ARTICLE II – PURPOSES / Section 1 / Paragraph (b). To make adequate and fair rules governing competitions and enforce them for the common benefit, guided by the regulations of USEF,the WSH Games Rules, WSH Horse Show Rules, and the Working Horse WSH Trails and Pleasure Rules.The WSH Board voted to accept the above bylaw change at the January 11, 2020 meeting. It passed and took effect immediately. This change now comes before the bylaw committee andgeneral membership at the 2020 Convention for ratification or rejection.ARTICLE III - MEMBERSHIP / Section 2 (Membership Classifications) / Paragraph (b). The Executive Board may, through written nomination from any member and endorsement bymajority of the Board of Directors, elect a person to Honorary Life Membership for meritorious service and such person so elected shall have the rights and privileges of dues-paying membersbut shall be exempt from the payment of annual dues. Honorary Life Membership shall be automatically granted to all WSH

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