The SMRA Newsletter is edited by Thomas Schlueter-White and the Membership Committee
Election of Executive Officers
A Message from SMRA's Elections Chair
Greetings fellow Smokys! It’s that time of year again ... time to elect the leaders that will help us move forward to achieve our goals.
Ballots have been mailed to all members "in good standing". Those that vote by return mail must send their completed ballot so that it arrives no later than 5:00 on Saturday December 2, 2006. Anyone that wishes to turn in their ballot at the General Membership Meeting that evening may do so.
At the December general membership meeting, the ballots will be counted and the winners declared so that the results of the election can be documented in the minutes.
For officer responsibilities and election regulations, refer to our By-Laws and Guidelines to By-Laws.
So saddle up, get involved, and help ensure our growing organization continues to move in the right direction.
Terry Sharp
Elections Chair
Congratulations Kenny "KP" Pruitt
Kenny "KP" Pruitt’s five-year old quarter horse, Bahama Bully, placed first at this month’s Ohio World Congress Show. Held in Columbus, Ohio, this event is one of the largest quarter horse shows in the world. Bahama Bully, ridden by Sharin Hall-Grant, was the leader in a field of approximately five hundred of America’s finest quarter horses. Combined scores of a two-run average and a final run gave them the victory.
For his efforts as owner and trainer, KP shares in an awesome prize package that includes cash, a horse trailer, saddle, blankets and buckles.
With the mission of promoting the registered American Quarter Horse breed, OQHA created the American Quarter Horse Congress in 1967 and continues to sponsor the event annually. OQHA is a state Quarter Horse association with 2,000 members and is a state breed affiliate of the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA).
SMRA is proud to have talented horsemen among its ranks and wishes KP all the best as Bahama Bully continues to be an American Barrel Racing Association champion.