WELCOME        MEETINGS

September 17, 2010    NODA OPEN MEETING & EDUCATION EVENT

A free, fun, and informative evening held Friday evening September 17 at Topline Stables at Walden.  NODA president Dee Liebenthal conducted a brief meeting.  Attendees enjoyed decadent desserts and beverages, then enjoyed an informative, interesting, and entertaining presentation on safety helmets, given by Lisa Gorretta of The Paddock Saddlery.   Riding safety is a timely and surprisingly controversial topic. 

SEPTEMBER 13, 2009     OPEN MEETING
Agenda:  Social Hour, Delicious Potluck Picnic, Introduction of NODA Board
& Presentation by Donald R. Kapper of Progressive Nutrition

Thanks to everyone who attended this fun and interesting Open Meeting.   Below are pictures from this enjoyable evening.   Donald R. Kapper, P.A.S.  of Progressive Nutrition presented an interesting and  comprehensive presentation about " Feeding the Performance Horse & Pregnant Mares & Young Horse for Optimum Performance & Nutrition.  The meeting was held at FIELDSTONE FARM TRC in Bainbridge Ohio. 

Meet & Greet
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1 Don Kapper, Chuck Kinney, Bob Weston and Mary Dana Prescott
2  Marcia Doyle, Molly Piunno and Linda Cooley - in line for the Potluck Dinner
3  YUM - Look at all the delicious food!
4  Kathy Kirchner, RIcki Bunkin and Marcia Doyle
5  Chris Leja enjoys her dinner

Potluck Fun
           Eating and socializing enjoyment  - Recognize anyone?

Meeting & Presentation
            There was a short Meeting to announce the current slate of officers and to take nominations from the floor.   Gail Patton talked about the Officers, asked for any nominations for the 2010 officers, then provided names received to date for the President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary.    After the short meeting, Kathy Kirchner introduced Don Kapper and provided a brief bio of his experience and education.   

           Don Kapper provided a excellent presentation that was comprehensive and educational to very interested meeting attendees.   Everyone learned something new about horses, good nutrition and its benefits.  Thank you Don!

JUNE 28, 2009    OPEN MEETING REPORT
Agenda:  Social Hour, Delicious Potluck Picnic, Introduction of NODA Board
& Presentation by Jeni Hren-Gaffney, DVM
(Click on a photo to enlarge)

Attendees enjoyed a variety of delicious food, fellowship,  
 
  and lots of laughter.

Keynote Speaker and NODA Member. Dr. Jeni Hren-Gaffney of The Visiting Vet, provided an excellent, informative presentation and discussion about the question we all ask when our horses become sick or injured . . .  "Is this an Emergency? Should I call the Vet?"   Dr Gaffney punctuated her discussion with funny stories and insightful comments.   She also distributed handouts that highlighted the important tips and information she presented.  
 

Volunteers in Action

 Kathy Kirchner diligently cleans one of several picnic tables used at the meeting to prepare for the tablecloths put in place by Linda Cooley.  This set-up activity was closely supervised by volunteer Canine Supervisors,

Hawkeye Cooley    and  Emma Cverna

Thanks to all the volunteers who helped out at the meeting, to Dee Liebenthal for organizing another fun meeting and being resident photographer, to Margaret McElhany and Brecksville Stables for hosting the meeting, and to Dr Jeni Hren-Gaffney of The Visiting Vet.