Robin Katherman presenting High Point Awards
The 2011 East Bay Annual Awards dinner was once again held at Bridges in San Ramon as the facility is stylish and very accommodating, offering a wide range of yummy appetizers and quality main dishes. The Annual Dinner Committee chaired by Diana Bicksler did an outstanding job coordinating all aspects of organizing this event and it proved to be an elegant, rewarding evening for all attendees.
The items donated to the Silent Auction this year were so diverse and amazing, the eager bidding started immediately! Generous donations items varied from a Pasadena 5 Star luxury getaway package, custom equine portraits, lovely equestrian attire, gourmet dining experiences, a collection of services donated by our East Bay Junior Riders, lesson packages, original artwork, and even a chic basket of Salon items and services! While members were able to enjoy the delicious appetizers, a glass of wine or champagne, we were treated to lovely live Jazz music provided by Tony Corman, Noah Schenker and Dave Tidball.
After the cocktail social and enthusiastic bidding on the numerous Silent Auction items, the attendees were seated to start enjoying their 3 course dinner and the evening program began with a welcome by Co-Chair, Amy Mezey then Linda Stalcup, introducing the Annual Awards Dinner Committee Chair, Diana Bicksler. Diana graciously thanked the distinctive efforts of all of her committee members whose teamwork and commitment made the event so successful:
Amy Mezey – Event Coordination, Sponsor Liaison
Linda Stalcup – Event Coordination, Ad Liaison
Laurie Daniel-Smith – Invitations, RSVP’s, Welcome Table, Awards
Chris Rossi – Invitations, Program Book, Advertising, Photo Coordinator
Dayle Kuhn – Decorations
Justine Wilson – Event Liaison, Volunteer Coordination, Awards Certificates
Emily McDonald – Silent Auction Book and Volunteer Support
Linda McDonald – Auction Booklet Coordinator
Amy Riker-McGirl – Silent Auction
Robin Katherman – Awards, Awards Presentation
As dessert was being served, Show and Awards Chair, Robin Katherman began the CDS East Bay Chapter 2010 Show Series High Point Awards presentation. It was very exciting to see our members achieve their Dressage goals and each recipient was presented with a lovely framed certificate and the overall high point award winners received embroidered East Bay logo saddle pads.
The East Bay Chapter is elated and grateful to have so many generous sponsors this past year. Co-Chair, and Sponsor Liaison, Amy Mezey, decided to forgo the Annual Sponsor Wine Raffle, and award each sponsor with a lovely bottle of wine! Amy humorously hinted that she could just not pass up the recent 5 Cent sale at Bev Mo and sponsors were delighted to select their own bottle of wine from the Awards Table.
Volunteering has its benefits in addition to contributing to your Chapter sponsored programs and shows, and each year Adult Amateurs who volunteer at East Bay events look forward to the Adult Amateur drawing hoping that their name will the drawn as the fortunate individual selected to attend the prestigious Adult Amateur Clinic. This year’s elite Clinician is Donna Richards, and Appointed Board Member, Jan Bauman was the lucky winner! Linda Stalcup, Michelle Rosenberg, Kristina McDougall and Kris Kalstrom are alternates. Furthermore, this year the Chapter held a raffle for an East Bay Professional who has generously volunteered their time, and the recipient of $100 to be contributed towards 2011 show and competition expenses, was Justine Wilson! Congratulations Jan and Justine!
Special Thanks!
Debbie Hansen and Hansen Images - Photographer
Laurie Daniel-Smith, Georges Schneider, Equestrian Entries On Line – RSVP’s and Invitations
Patrick Adams and Yarra Yarra Equestrian Center – Dinner Master of Ceremonies
Bridges Golf Club – Venue Host
Connie Dahl and Amy Riker-McGirl – Wine Donations
Congratulations to all our East Bay Chapter High Point Award Winners!
Freestyle
Open- – Jessica Miller, Bogely’s Mauricio 70.000% (Intermediare)
Adult Amateur – Linda Stalcup, Franz 71.042% (Second Level)
Junior – Felicia Chang, Touché’ 67.500% (Fourth Level)
Adult Amateur
Training Level – Linda Warren, Birkfell Rynard 70.000%
First Level – Jory Aquino, Nina 67.222%
Second Level – Linda Stalcup, Franz 70.698%
Third Level – Dayle Kuhn, Wincenti 68.205%
Fourth Level – Georganne Benesch, Serenade 65.581%
FEI – Ruth Shirkey, PEC Womanizer, 65.789% (PSG)
Junior
Training Level – Ashley Case, Jolly 65.357%
First Level – Rachael Masterson, La Rouge 66.316%
Second Level – Rachael Masterson, La Rouge 67.674%
Third Level – Catherine Marshall, Pacific 59.535%
Fourth Level - N/A
FEI – Ari Lopez, Corlander II 65.789% (Intermediare I)
Open
Training Level – Brenda Peters-Beare, Why Not? 72.000%
First Level – Laurie Moore-Smith, Leito 71.316%
Second Level – Laurie Moore-Smith, Lieto 66.579%
Third Level – Alexandra Kermeen, Lafitte 61.795%
Fourth Level – Elizabeth Hendrix, Donatelli 71.364%
FEI – Nellie Martin-Giles, Waroujo 67.105% (Intermediare II)
Overall High Point Awards
Adult Amateur – Linda Stalcup, Franz 70.698%
Junior – Rachael Masterson, La Rouge 67.674%
Open – Brenda Peters-Beare 72.000%
Freestyle – Linda Stalcup, Franz 71.042%
Special Awards
Irene Koch – Second Level Adult Amateur: Linda Stalcup, Franz 70.698%
CMG Award – FEI Adult Amateur: Ruth Shirkey, PEC Womanizer, 65.789% (PSG)
Luzifer Memorial – Overall FEI Freestyle: Jessica Miller Bogely’s Mauricio 70.000% (Intermediare)
Arthur Alonso Award –Owner: Eva Soo Hoo Rider: Hannah Copeland,
Pultasatyr (25 years old) 64.643% (Training Level)
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