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Here is a link to the online form for registering for the Lay Judge Clinic arranged by Dr. Sarah Tiller.
More info is available on the OCTRA website, and
on the Dog Sports Centre website…
The Board and the entire membership would like to thank both Elaine Steele and Pat Kuffner for their time, energy and contributions during their time on the OCTRA Board of Directors. Elaine is happily staying on as both the Distance Reward Program & Ride Liaison Chairs as well as the CTR Chair. Pat Kuffner is continuing on as a volunteer at rides and hopefully we will see her on trail. Thank you very much to both for their past and ongoing support of our group.
As well, we all thank Doug Price for his many years of service as Ride Manager and OCTRA volunteer extraordinaire, the past six years as OCTRA President. Doug is taking a much deserved rest but I am sure we will see him on trail with his happy smile and a twinkle in his eye.
A big welcome to our “newest” Board of Director members. All are well known to our membership as none of them are strangers to being OCTRA volunteers from Ride Managers to Webmaster. Thank you very much to all for taking their turn at the plate. Sue Downing is our new President and has years of experience to share with us and take us into our 50th year and beyond. Everyone knows and loves the events she and hubby Mike have hosted over the years on the beautiful trails of Dufferin Forest – Aprilfest, Summer Solstice and Oktoberfest. She brings to her position not only her experience but her energy, vision and love of our sport. David Morgan, although fairly new to our Association and our sport, is well known to most as the banjo playing co-partner of Great Leads ‘n Reins along with his wife, Kate and of course Maggie, their adorable pup. David of course successfully took on the challenging role of Webmaster last fall and now is bringing his knowledge to the Board. Nancy Beacon is definitely known to all of us as she is one of our Founding Mothers. She brings with her a vast knowledge of long distance riding and the history of our association, all of which will be extremely valuable as we head towards our 50th celebrations in 2018.
The current Board is rounded out with Lysane Cree, Vice President, Michelle Bignell, Treasurer, Sharon Anderegg, Secretary, and our Directors Rose Danko, Judy Durst and Michelle Watling. Feel free to contact any Board member at any time with questions, suggestions or requests. We are all simply OCTRA members working together to make our Association something we can all be proud of and enjoy together.
And a big thank you to all our volunteers without whom OCTRA simply would not exist.
We have 118 members signed up for the AGM so far. Deadline for purchasing tickets to the Awards Banquet is February 18th. We only have 5 tickets left for the Banquet – the Ballroom only holds 120 so we will not be able to sell beyond that number.
Deadline for purchasing OCTRA branded polo’s and pullovers has passed but there will be a small inventory of polos for sale at the OCTRA booth. Anyone who ordered clothing may also pick up their items at the booth
Support OCTRA, support your AGM and come out and have fun with your OCTRA peers. Non-members are welcome as this is a perfect opportunity to find out what OCTRA and long distance riding is all about.
Our 2016 AGM (February 25 & 26, 2017) includes:
Saturday, February 25th
Sunday, February 26th
Go to 2016 AGM to purchase via Paypal or to find instructions on other payment options.
For our upcoming AGM, we have a great opportunity to purchase selected OCTRA branded clothing (Polo Shirts & Pullovers) via Spin Marketing Order Form at special AGM Prices. Orders MUST BE placed no later than February 13th.
All orders MUST BE picked up at the AGM, February 24th, (Cobourg Best Western Conference Center).
Ride in style and support your OCTRA
See you at AGM!!
Presentation: Dr. Jacques Morin DVM, President Lozana Health Inc. will be giving a short talk prior to the AGM in Ballroom A on his products and philosophy. Dr. Morin will also be donating door prizes for our Awards Banquet: 1 gallon container of Omega Balance & a bucket of Myoforce Resist
Topic: Overview of 2017 Products
Time: 11:30 am – 12:15 pm Ballroom A
Please see AGM Vendors Flyer for more information on Lozana products and Dr. Morin’s presentation.