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AHA Annual Convention

Daily Update

November 21, 2009




Region 3 Convention Co-Chairs Dan Stevenson and Sharon Richards welcoming attendees to the final day.





Kathy Scott - the final winner of the Friday night slot tournament who donated half of her winnings back to the AHYA





Annual Convention Planning Committee and Region 12 volunteers inviting the delegates to Orlando in 2010.





Annual Convention Planning Committee member, Cheryl Black and AHA President Lance Walters during the skit





Region 12 Director George Atwood giving his Mickey Mouse ears to Treasurer Frank Galovic





Past President Myron Krause receiving his ears.





Secretary Jan Decker proudly wearing her ears.





Vice Presidents At-Large - Molly Krumlaw-Smith and David Garrett





Resolution reader, Bevra Cole with her ears.





President, Lance Walters with his ears.





Annual Convention Planning Chair, Mary Ann Hughes with President Lance Walters drawing a door prize for a three night stay in Orlando





AYHA President, Austin Garret, delivering his speech for the youth





Katie Pelphery receiving the 2009 Youth of the Year from committee selection chair Debbie Price.





Region 14 Director, Dave Daugherty with Youth of the Year Katie Pelphery who is also from Region 14





Arabian Horse Foundation Chair, Larry Kinner presenting his annual report





Senior Director of Marketing, Dan Lawerence highlighting the year's marketing efforts.





Evie Tubbs-Sweeney, Project Manager of the Arabian Horse Galleries, delivering her report and challenging the 50 Club/$50K Exhibit Challenge.





Region 14 members proudly standing with the 2009 Youth of the Year recipient Katie Pelphery





Guest Speaker James J Hickey, Jr, President of the American Horse Council reporting on the lobbying efforts in Washington.





Terry Andreason reporting for the Arabian Jockey Club and Racing Commission.





Judges and Stewards Commissioner, Stan Morey, delivering his speech.





Chase Harvill serving wine at the President's Banquet to Bill and Mary Ann Hughes of Region 1





Region 1 Director, Nancy Harvey returning the favor.





Overview of the President's Banquet





Ron Richards of Region 3 assisting Rob Hess with the photography.





Executive Vice President, Glenn Petty at the banquet.





Master of Ceremonies Craig Christiansen with Region 3 Convention Co-Chair, Dan Stevenson





Outgoing Region 3 Director, Deborah Johnson with her husband Jim Anderson





The ultimate birthday celebration for the ultimate birthday prankster Region 10 Director, Van Jacobsen along with Convention Co-Chairs Sharon Richards and Dan Stevenson of Region 3


The outgoing Board members receiving their Belt Buckles and lapel pins. Marty Kleiner, Region 15, Pam Kittridge, Region 15, Dave Waggonner, Region 11, Terry Andreason, Region 7, Tague Johnson, Region 5, David Garrett, Vice President At-Large, Debby Cain, Director At-Large, Deborah Johnson, Region 3, Kathie Hart, Director At-Large, Molly Krumlaw-Smith, Vice President At-Large, Frank Galovic, Treasurer

Incoming Board members receiving their name badges and lapel pins. Terry Andreason - Vice President At-Large, Dick Reed, Director At-Large, David Garrett, Director At-Large, Gary Hooghkirk,, Region 15, Lollie Ames, Region 7, Phyllis Ryan, Region 5, Steve Freeman, Region 3, Cathy Gage, Region 13, Sue Meyer, Vice President At-Large, and Dave Corning, Treasurer




Lance Walters presenting AHA employee, Lisa Montgomery with the President Award for 2009.





Executive Vice President, Glenn Petty with Lisa Montgomery.





President Lance Walters presenting Gerald McDonald the 2009 President Award.





Lance Walters presenting Dr. Raymond Cerniga with his National Volunteer Service Award





Lance Walters presenting Dorothe Fisher with her National Volunteer Service Award.





Lance Walters and Dorothie Fisher ad libbing while her lengthy list of accomplishments and service were being read by Craig Christiansen





Lance Walters presenting Frank Galovic with his National Volunteer Service Award.





Region 12 Director, George Atwood accepting the National Volunteer Service Award presented posthumously to Dr. Mike Stewart of Region 12





Region 17 member Gerald McDonald accepting his National Volunteer Service Award from President Lance Walters





The Calgary Arabian Horse Association of Region 17 accepting the $500 cash award as the winner of the Club Excellence Award in Breed Promotion.




Terri Richman on behalf of the Arabian Horse Association of San Fernando Valley from Region 2 accepting the $500 cash award as the winner of the Club Excellence Award in the Club Project category.




Lance Walters with Margo Shallcross, Bill Eash and Elizabeth Williams of the Alamo Arabian Horse Association of Region 9 accepting the $500 cash award for the Club Excellence award in the category of Communications.




The Illini Arabian Horse Club Inc. from Region 11 accepting the $500 cash award for the Club Excellence Award in the category of Membership Retention and Recruitment.




The Alamo Arabian Horse Association from Region 9, Bill Eash, Margo Shallcross and Elizabeth Williams, accepting the 2009 Club of the Year Award and a cash award of $500.





Cathy Christiansen of Region 9 also assisting Rob Hess in the photography





Rhiannon of the Dueling Pianos kicking off the entertainment for the evening.





Jeff, the other half of the Dueling Pianos


The new Board of Directors at the Sunday Board meeting.
Front Row L to R - Terry Johnson, Region 17, Lollie Ames, Region 7, Van Jacobsen, Region 10, Dave Daugherty, Region 14, Phyllis Ryan, Region 5, Cecile Hetzel-Dunn, Region 6, Pat Barton, Region 9, Jim Hit, Region 8, Nancy Harvey, Region 1, Peggy Weems, Region 4, Middle Row - Walter Misco, Region 16, Sue Meyer, Vice President At-Large, Allan Ehrlick, Region 18, Cathy Gage, Region 13, Gary Hooghkirk, Region 15, Lance Walters, President, Terry Andreason, Vice President At-Large, Dave Corning, Treasurer, Dale Harvill, Vice President, Jan Decker, Secretary, Steve Freeman, Region 3, Jeff Richman, Region 2 Back Row - David Garret, Director At-Large, Dick Reed, Director At-Large, Cory Soltau, Director At-Large

 

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