OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE AMERICAN VAULTING ASSOCIATION P. O. BOX 3663, SARATOGA, CA 95070-1663 NEWS FROM JANUARY/FEBRUARY 1992 INSIDE: ' 92 Annual Meeting Report & Photos, Fest '92 Info, Moore Looks at Scoring Compulsories, Nevada FEI Judges' Forum, 1991 Committee and Staff Reports, International andAHSA Update, World '92 Update, High Point Awards Program, Board Minutes, Tambourine Fest Results 1992 A VA Board of Directors Front Row: Gail Ostcndorf, Nancy Stevens, Marianne Rose, Colette Garrison; Middle Row; Charlie liittenbring, Marjorie Oakes, I'atti Skipton, Joyce Fancher, Teresa Keville, .fane Garrod, Jeannie Beattie; Back Row: Carol Puller, Stephanie Siemens, Kitchy Burdette, Craig Coburn, Joy Coburn, Suzanne Detol, Rick Hawthorne, Kelley Holly, Gerry Brown, Jan Garrod. Missing from the photos were Directors Maxine Chelini (R-S,), Merry Cole, Sharon Davis, Leslie Pedcrson, and Klizabeth Searle. 1992 AVA Annual Meeting Attendees Enjoy Reno-Sparks Area and Spitzer Seminars; Endorse New Election Procedures by Marianne Rose AVA held its 1992 Annual Meeting at the Nugget tutional provisions for the election of officers was Hotel in Sparks, Nevada, January 30 through February discussed. Nominations were opened for 1992 AVA 2,1992. The crisp, cold air of the high desert seemed to officers. After a little more business was transacted, we invigorate everyone and to speed meetings along. Most adjourned to enjoy the many restaurants at the Nugget directors arri ved Wednesday afternoon for the 4 o 'clock Hotel and in the Reno area. Board Meeting. This preliminary Board of Directors The Board as well as many other AVA members meeting gave the Board and Committee Chairs a rough turned out in force for a 7-9 pm reception at the Reno idea of how things are going. We were happy to learn Livestock Events Center to welcome our featured that our budget is right on target. Charlie Bittenbring of clinician for this event, Dr. GernotSpitzerofGleisdorf, Herndon, Virginia was welcomed as the new Regional Austria, near Vienna. Dr. Spitzer holds medical degrees Supervisor for Region IX (East Coast). Maxine Chelini as a dentist, general practitioner, and sports medicine (AVA Judge (R), previous vaulter and coach, and specialist. He is an international vaulting judge (I), a presently new mother) was applauded as the new member of the FEI Vaulting Sub-Committee, and Supervisor of Region TV (Colorado, New Mexico, official sports medicine doctor of Austria's National Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Texas). A proposal Equestrian Federation. As one of the leading authori- by Jane Garrod and Coiette Garrison to.change Consti- ties on vaulting in the world he is a frequent speaker at Continued on Page 3 AMERICAN VAULTING ASSOCIATION DIRECTORY EXECUTIVE BOARD STAFF NATIONAL OFFICE [Phone, Fax, and Answering Machine]408/867-2116' PRESIDENT: Jan Garrad (7 am - 9 pm} (FAX 408/741-1169) 408/741-1191* P. O. Box 3663, Saratoga, CA 95070-1663 fCLOSED MAY25-JUNE7. 1992J 22621 Mt. Eden Road, Saratoga, CA 95070 (Work: 8-5, M-F 408/867-9527) (Office Hours: Monday - Thursday, 9 am -12 Noon, Pacific time) EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT: Stephanie Siemens (7-8 am) 607/642-8754' Executive Secretary; Financial Manager; Editor,Vaulting World: Judith S. Bryar R.D. #3, Box 233. Newark Valley, NY 13811 (or evenings) VOLUNTEER STAFF VICE PRESIDENT - FEST: Marianne Rose (8 am-11 pm) 408/867-1789' HISTORIAN; COMMEMORATIVE CONTR!BUTIONS:Nancy Stevens 11845 Skyline Blvd., Los Gatos, CA 95030 (FAX MWF: 415/968-9311) P.O. Box 101, Soquel, CA 95073 (5:30 - 8 am; 7:30-10:30 pm) 408/476-5901' VICE PRESIDENT - PROMOTION & PUBLICITY: 415/948-8137' LIAISON - CHRONICLE OF THE HORSE: Gail Osiendori 738 Loyola Drive, Los Altos, CA 94022 Chris Appel-Bucierka (FAX 703/246-9760) (7 pm -11 pm)703/378-5987' VICE PRESIDENT - REGIONS: Kelley Holly (Best 6 pm - 9 pm) 707/938-2447' 3912 Chantilly Road, Chantilly, VA 22021 (Work:8:30 am-2:30prn 703/246-9700) 404 Napa Road. Sonoma. CA 95476 (Work 8-3:30, Messages: 707/224-6525) LIAISON - 4-H CLUBS: Jeannie Seattle (6 -7:15 am. 7 - 9 pm) 805/736-4420 GENERAL SECRETARY: Gerry A. Brown 408/741-0142' 3765 Miguelito Canyon Road, Lonipoc, CA 93436 (Work: Messages /734-4391) PO Box 842. Saratoga, CA 95071 LIAISON - SUMMER CAMPS: Patti Skipton (7 am - 9 pm) 408/724-9382* TREASURER: CHARLIE BITTENBRING 703/437-055T 2 School Way, Watsonville, CA 95076 (Best 8:30 am -10 am ) 2797 EQUUS COURT, HERfJDON, VA 22071 LIAISON-U.S. PONY CLUBS: Carol Fuller (6:30 am-10 pm) 703/759-2314' COMMITTEE CHAIR-PERSONS 1075 Leigh Mill Road. Great Falls. VA 22066 (Best 6:30 - 8 am) MEDAL TEST SECRETARY: Suzanne Delol (9 am-10:30 pm) 503/357-9651 ANNUAL MEETING: To be announced 34142 SW Johnson School Road, Cornelius, OR 97113 (Work: 503/223-6740) VAULTING WORLD COMMITTEE: (8am-11pm) 408/867-1789' NATIONAL EXCHANGE: Maxine Chelinl (7am- 11 pm) 505/986-1865 Marianne Rose , 11845 Skyline Blvd., Los Gatos, CA 95030 (Best:8-lopm) P.O. Box 9D10, Santa Fe, NM 87504 BALLOT COMMITTEE: To be announced TECHNICAL ADVISOR: J. Ashton Moore (6 am - 8:30 am) 408/623-4446' COACHES: Emma Garrod Drinker 408/741-0528' 334 Mission Vineyard Road, San Juan Bautista. CA 95045 (FAX 408/623-0607) 22601 Mt. 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