NODA MEMBERSHIP
USDF GROUP MEMBER ORGANIZATION (GMO) No. 211
MEMBERSHIP ROSTER 2012 MEMBERSHIP FORM (Type Info onto form, print and mail to NODA)
BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP PROFESSIONAL GRANTS AVAILABLE USDF / USEF / USEA ORGANIZATIONS
Come Join the Fun! Somewhere within the structure of NODA, there is a Niche for YOU!
As a show volunteer, committee member or chairperson, club officer, or an active, interested member!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~2012 MEMBERSHIP YEAR December 1, 2011 through November 30, 2012
Did you receive your 2012 Membership Renewal card in the mail? They were mailed October 2011!. If you renew or before November 19, you are eligible for a drawing to receive a free membership in 2013. Your NODA membership includes a Group Membership with the USDF. Group Members enjoy the excellent monthly USDF Connection Magazine, e-TRAK, and other USDF membership benefits. See all the benefits below.New in 2012: YOUTH Membership includes Juniors (JRs) and Young Riders (YRs). Sign up for YOUTH membership UNLESS you are 22 or older in 2012. If you turn 22 or older in 2012, you must sign up for Adult Amateur or Professional membership. NODA schooling shows and year-end awards may have separate Junior categories. Consult the NODA Schooling Show Prize List and Year End Awards guidelines for the definition of the Junior category.
New in 2012: Newsletters & Handbook If you want to receive a paper (hardcopy) of the Monthly NODA Newsletters and the annual NODA Handbook by USPS, there is an additional fee required with your membership to cover cost of printing and mailing. NOTE: NODA Newsletters are posted free on the NODA website each month for easy viewing, reading and downloading. The annual Member Handbook is e-mailed to members each Spring.
Questions? Contact Fran at Membership@nodarider.org.
USDF CONNECTION MONTHLY MAGAZINE ON-LINE
USDF members can access USDF Connection Monthly Magazine on-line. www.usdf.org/publications
NOTE: NODA members are USDF Group Members. Use your USDF ID member number to login and view the magazine.
2012 NODA MEMBERSHIP
2012 MEMBERSHIP FORM (Click here for FREE Acrobat Reader)ADULT MEMBERSHIP $45 FULL membership
YOUTH MEMBERSHIP $35 FULL membership
(YOUTH are Juniors and Young Riders)
ADDITIONAL FAMILY MEMBERS $20 Regular FULL membership. Use for family members of a ADULT member
or a YOUTH member. (**)
SUPPORTING FAMILY MEMBER $10 – Limited Membership Use for family members who wish to support family members who are NODA members and enjoy NODA Discounts. Supporting members are NOT eligible for NODA Awards Program, USDF Affiliated Membership, USDF Discounts or USDF Connection Magazine.
(**) CLARIFICATION OF "ADDITIONAL FAMILY MEMBER”
REGULAR MEMBER FEE ($20): For families (spouses or parents and children) who all want FULL memberships, the primary family member must sign up for either ADULT or YOUTH membership ($45 Adult or $35 Youth). Any additional family member(s) can sign up as ADDITIONAL ($20) for full member benefits.PROFESSIONAL GRANTS AVAILABLE
FOR NODA EQUINE PROFESSIONALSThis fund is to help further the professional horseperson’s education at Seminars, USEF or USDF Events, Programs,
Functions (excludes riding clinics).
HOW TO APPLY: Write a "Snail-Mail" letter to the NODA Board c/o Mary Dana Prescott (*) and outline why you should receive a Grant. Explain what the education function is and where it is to be held. State how you will share what you have learned with NODA and its members (lecture, clinic, article), Provide full cost of function. Questions? Call Mary Dana at 440-256-8858
GRANT $$ AVAILABLE: 50% Cost of Event Reimbursable (Up to $200 max)
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: You must be a “professional” horseperson as defined in the USEF rule book AND You must be a member in good standing with NODA(*) U.S. Mail your Letter to:
Mary Dana Prescott -- Cloverfield
9445 Metcalf Rd.
Willoughby, OH 44094GROUP MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATIONS (GMOs)
NODA is a GMO of the USDF. The USDF has approximately 130 affiliated dressage clubs, or Group Member Organizations (GMOs), across the United States and Canada. These clubs submit their membership rosters to the USDF office. By joining your local GMO, you automatically become a group member (GM) of USDF. To learn more about how your group membership contributes to your GMOs voting strength at the Board of Governors meeting, click here.
GMO CARDS FROM THE USDF
GMO members can now print their group member (GM) cards from the USDF Web site for the local GMO events.
(NOTE: These cards are not acceptable proof at USEF-licensed/USDF-recognized shows. The USDF GM card, also available on the USDF Web site, must be used at these competitions.)BENEFITS OF NODA & USDF MEMBERSHIP
NODA is a USDF Group Member Organization (GMO). Your NODA membership includes USDF Group Membership which includes the following USDF benefits:
* USDF Connection – USDF’s members-only magazine
* Yearbook issue of USDF Connection
* Member-discount rates at USDF events, including annual
convention, national symposium, adult clinics, Jr/YR
clinics, and the Trainers’ Conference
* Discount in the USDF store
* Eligibility to earn USDF University Program credit
* Eligibility to participate in rider award programs
* Eligible to compete at USEF-licensed/USDF-recognized
competitions
* 15% discount at www.dressagetrainingonline.com
* 15% discount at www.dressageclinic.com
* 5% discount at www.FarmVet.com Coupon FVUSDF
* e-Membership, an online non-competing education
membership
* e-TRAK, providing unlimited online access to articles and
ideas on equine health care, training, and much more!
* Discount on memberships with USDF’s educational
partner
* Free One-year basic subscription to Barnby NotesNODA SPECIFIC MEMBER BENEFITS
* Discounted show entry fees for NODA Schooling Shows
* Annual Schooling Show Series Championship for
Members & Awards
* Numerous Year-End Awards & Scholarships
* EDUCATION GRANTS are available to
"Professional Members* Free or Discounted Fees to
attend NODA sponsored/supported Education Events
* Any member can be a NODA Officer or Board Member
* Monthly NODA Newsletter
* NODA Website: www.nodarider.org
* FREE Classified Ads in Newsletter and Website
* Annual Membership Directory
* Annual Handbook with Professional Directory
* Meet other horse enthusiasts
* Attend fun OPEN Member Meetings with Potluck Dinners
& FREE Educational Presentations
* Volunteer Opportunities provide NODA Bucks
* NODA bucks can be used to pay for any NODA
Sponsored events.
* Membership Questions? Contact FRAN CVERNA at
membership@nodarider.orgNODA HANDBOOK & FORMS - DISTRIBUTION
Members with valid e-mail addresses will receive the Annual Member Handbook electronically in Adobe (PDF) format through the e-mail address provided on your membership registration. Distributing the handbook electronically saves the organization significantly in printing and mailing costs. You benefit in this savings by improved schooling shows, advanced judging officials, and overall reduced fees for events, clinics, and awards programs. Electronic format provides the computer-user an efficient and versatile way to access, print, and file handbook information, membership roster, and event forms.
Adobe Reader is required to access the handbook and documents electronically sent to your e-mail. If Adobe Reader is not already on your computer, you can download the software free at Adobe Acrobat. If you prefer the NODA Member Handbook in printed hardcopy or experience a problem with the electronic file, please contact Rosemary Rufo at Correspondence@nodarider.org or 330-527-7836 (evenings).
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