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2008 GAHA Summer Classic Updates

April 26, 2008
 
PRIZE LISTS
Most of you should have already received your Prize Lists in the mail.  If you do not get one by this weekend, please let us know and we will send one out.  OR you can download EVERYTHING, class listings, entry forms...the whole nine yards, from our website, www.georgia-arabian.com.  It's all easy to find and easy to download!
 
PATRONS AND SPONSORS
I want to thank the following folks for committing early to Patron Packages and Sponsorships:
 
Martha Murdock-Murdock Stables - Platinum Plus Patron
John Deere - Platinum Patron-Donating Gators for the Show Staff
Lynda Entratter-Jabar LTD - Gold Patron & Exhibitors Dinner Sponsor
Dale Brown-Dale Brown Performance Horses - Gold Patron & Welcome Social Sponsor
Denni Mack-Koweta Arabians- Bronze Patron & $500 Award to Gr. Champion PB Mare
Nan & Craig Harley-Dreym Bay Farm - Bronze Patron & VolunteerTee Shirt Sponsor
Mark Jamieson-Jamieson Equicenter - Bronze Patron
Caralyn Schroter & Rob Bick-RBC Show Horses - Bronze Patron & Pizza Party Sponsor
Norma Karst - Star K Arabians - Bronze Patron
Debbie & Lamar Mullinax - Sundowner-Bronze Patron & Give Away Sponsor
 
We are way behind on class sponsor ships.  Qualifying classes are $25 and Championship Classes are $50.  If every member would sponsor a $25 class, that alone would raise nearly $5000 to go toward the show.  Patronages and sponsorships are what allow us to provide a great exhibitors dinner, a welcome social and pizza party.  It is those things that we want to do for GAHA members and for the folks that come to exhibit with us.  Please call me and let me know what class YOU want to sponsor!
 
Patron Packages
We still have them available. Check out what we are offering this year!  Some of them include hotel rooms and golf carts.  And ALL of them include Box Seats, full page ads in the Show Program, class sponsorships and GREAT thank you gifts.  Grab one while you can.
 
Box Seats
We still have 8 Box Seats outside Patron Packages, but you do get the biggest bang for you buck in the Packages.  Box Seats include 8 seats and a table for the entire Summer Classic Series.  Thank you gifts are included and if you thought they were good last year, wait till you see what we have THIS year!  These will sell out fast. 
 
Accommodations
As of Friday, the Hawthorn Suites still had around 30 rooms left for June 3 - 8.  If you are planning on staying at the Hawthorn, stop reading this email and call them NOW!  This hotel sells out first and fast. We have negotiated show rates with both the Hawthorn and the Conyers Ramada Inn.  Info on both hotels is on our website.  When booking your reservations, please make sure to mention that you want the GAHA Summer Classic rate.  We are also talking to other hotels trying to arrange special rates.  Check the website for updates on that.
 
Volunteers
Stephanie Boutwell is or Volunteer Chairman for th 2008 Summer Classic.  Many of you have already committed your time, but we are still looking for more.  We provide a tee shirt for you to wear during the time you give us, provide lunch that day and give you some fabulous thank you gifts.  Ask anyone that  volunteered last year.  We make it worth your time!!
Please read the note from Stephanie below:
I'm sending this email out to everyone who has emailed me directly  about volunteering for the show.  We're getting really close and I would love  to  be able to fill in my blank spaces with names.  I know a lot of you were waiting till the prize list was out, and I know I got mine last week in the mail.   FYI.....If you did not receive one, it is posted on our website. I understand if you don't feel at this time you can commit, but I need  to know as soon as possible,  so I can get a head count and get all my  spaces filled.

I still have openings everywhere - outgate, John Deere booth, Center  ring ribbons, scribes, ingates for Dressage and Sporthorse and also some H/J work.  You don't need to commit to a whole day - maybe a session or just a 1/2  day at the outer rings - whatever you feel you can give to us!

Also, when you sign up PLEASE send me your shirt size so we can get you
some tshirts to wear!

Thank you so much!  We really appreciate any help you can give us.
Stephanie J. Boutwell
Phone:  (678)290-4340
email -
connordog@bellsouth.net
 
Vendors
We have some exciting vendors coming to our show this year, but we would still like to have more.  We offer vendors LOW rates as we want to build a quality shopping venue for people that attend our show.  Jewelry, art, tack, clothing and more.  If you would like to be a vendor or know someone that would, please contact me and let me know.
 
TBA Added Classes
We've has several people call and add classes in both the R12 and R14 qualifiers.  Check the website Tuesday under Classic I and Classic II Prize Lists.  We will list what classes have been added since the Prize List has gone out.  These will be updated as they are added so check the website often.
 
That's it for now.  Watch for another update next week.  As always, please call or email if you have any questions.
 
See you at the Show!
 
Kathy
 
  
Kathy Hedgepeth
104 Shiloh Ridge Trail
Canton, Georgia  30115

home phone: 678-493-8214
cell phone:    404-314-0440
office phone: 770-922-8714
 

 

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