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SLADS Committees

Membership Committee
To market dressage to the community.  To increase membership opportunities.
Chair
-Taffy Ross
ships@slads.org
MembersAnn Orcutt
Ex-Officio Members
Emily Couch


Horse Show Committee

To plan and implement all horse shows and act as a liaison to show management.
Chair - Sarah Szachnieski, Vice President 
horseshows@slads.org 
Ex-Officio Member
Emily Couch
Members:          
Jennifer Bacon, Carol Moffatt, Ann Orcutt, Mary Pownall


Awards Committee
To review and revise the awards program.  Also responsible for the determination and recognition of all awards.  To organize the annual awards banquet.
Chair – Dawn White
awards@slads.org
Ex-Officio Member
Emily Couch
Members: 
Sarah Szachnieski

Banquet Committee
Members
Dawn White


Education Committee

To plan, organize, and implement educational opportunities for the SLADS membership.
Chair – Kelsey Henry
education@slads.org 
Ex-Officio Member
Emily Pownall
Members:  
Sarah Szachnieski


Communication Committee
To develop better communication with the SLADS membership and community through different media.
Chair – Sarah Szachnieski
info@slads.org 
Ex-Officio Members
Emily Couch
Members: 

Volunteer Committee
To attract train, and coordinate volunteers and to create a volunteer reward program.
Chair –Dawn White
volunteer@slads.org
Ex-Officio Member
Emily Couch
Members: 


Junior/Young Riders Committee
To develop and promote a fun environment and encourage young rider participation in SLADS.
Chair –
education@slads.org 
Ex-Officio Member
Emily Couch
Members


Audit Committee
Chair – 
confidentialconcerns@slads.org
Ex-Officio Members

Emily Couch

Members: 

Nominations Committee

nominations@slads.org 


Sponsorship Committee
To solicit sponsorships, both corporate and individual, for the GMO, the 501c3 and it's activities, including recognized show, educational opportunities, the scholarship program and the annual banquet. 
Chair – Emily Couch
info@slads.org
Ex-Officio Member
Emily Couch

Members: 


Email: stlareadressagesociety@gmail.com