Important GMO Delegates Information
All Group Member Organizations with at least 25 members should appoint a delegate to represent them at the 2011 Board of Governors meeting during the USDF convention in San Diego, CA. To appoint a delegate/proxy, an Officer of your GMO must go to http://www.usdf.org/about/about-usdf/governance/nominating/index.asp on the USDF Web site and click the link titled “GMO Delegate/Proxy FAQ & Form”. Directions on how to submit your completed form are located on the bottom half of page 4. If you would like to request a hard copy of the form be sent to you in the mail, or if you have any questions, email nominations@usdf.org or call 859-271-7897. The deadline for completed forms to be submitted is August 31, 2011.

Are you bringing a basket to San Diego?
Bring a GMO basket full ofr your local goodies to the 2011 Adequan/USDF Annual Convention in San Diego, CA, and show off your GMO's style! Baskets are on display throughout the convention and serve as door prizes at the Board of Governors. The GMO Basket Letter of Intent is due in the USDF office by November 11. Forms can be faxed, mailed, or e-mailed to USDF. Questions?

GMO Newsletter and Website Awards
Don't forget that GMO Newsletter and Website Award nominations are due to the USDF office by August 31! Questions?

Apply for a grant and attend convention!
One deserving Group Member will receive the Ruth Arvanette Memorial Fund Grant to attend the 2011 Adequan/USDF Annual Convention in San Diego, CA. The grant includes full convention registration and partial reimbursement for travel expenses. Applications are due in the USDF office by August 31. Questions?

Attention Presidents and Newsletter Editors
We would like to thank you in advance for helping to promote this year's national symposium, to be held in San Diego, CA.

We ask that you please include ads for this year’s symposium in your GMO’s newsletters and website. Ads, as well as additional information on the symposium, can be found on the USDF website. If there are any special needs you may have with regards to the ads, please feel free to contact Sara Hoffman, USDF Graphic Artist, at shoffman@usdf.org. Questions?

Grants For Organizing Educational Programs
The Dressage Foundation’s Edgar Hotz Endowment Fund has some new and exciting changes to the grant procedure for the Continuing Education Program for Judges and USDF “L” Graduates. Along with added tools for organizers, these educational programs are now eligible to receive funds to get your program going. For more information contact USDF at lprogram@usdf.org.