Miniature Horse World Magazine | Page 28

Your destination? Announcing! Brooke Sheridan- The Clipper Girl will be making a presentation on Thursday afternoon(2/18). Her presentation entitled “Clipping and Grooming an AMHA Horse for the Show Arena”. The 2016 AMHA Annual Meeting in Tampa, Florida Thursday February 18 thru Sunday February 21, 2016 As an added plus, these meetings are held in a beautiful location! n These are the vitally important reasons you need to attend the Annual Meeting Are you ready to see some changes made in the Miniature Horse breed? n n Are you willing to become more involved in the workings of the AMHA breed? Would you like to help support and make a difference in the Miniature Horse breed? n n If you answered “Yes” to any of the above questions, make plans now to attend the Annual Meeting in Tampa, Florida. 26 Miniature Horse World D E C E M B E R 2 0 15 T  oo expensive you say? Maybe not. Rates with the host hotel are only $139 per night with no added resort or parking fees.  hy can’t these meeting be held at W different locations or at a different time of the year? The planning and locations of the ANNUAL MEETING is decided at these ANNUAL MEETINGS! The persons in attendance do decide on the upcoming locations - so your attendance is vitally important!  ou can’t just show up and be involved. Y WRONG! Attendees are encouraged to attend many of the AMHA Committee meetings that take place on Thursday and Friday. Want to see changes in Amateur, Youth, Membership or Shows? This is the way to get the ball rolling.  y vote for the executive committee M won’t matter. Your vote does count! Ask anyone who has attended a meeting before, your opinions on issues can change in an instant when you’ve heard all the details and every vote is tabulated and counted for each elected office. n n n n n n n n T  he Marriott Tampa Westshore is a nice hotel only a short drive to the Gulf beaches, Busch Gardens, Ybor City, Florida Aquarium, Museum of Art, Port of Tampa and other great places to visit and tour. N  ear the airport with 24 hour free shuttle service to and from E  asy to locate and drive to, just 2 blocks off of Interstate Hwy on Westshore Blvd in the center of Tampa in the heart of the Westmore Business District. 4 F  ree self parking in adjacent Marriott parking lots. C  omplimentary Wi Fi in guest rooms. 2 4-hour health club adjacent to pool area. N  ice large Bistro Blue restaurant and bar adjacent to pool plus a Starbucks Cafe in the lobby,  G  uest room rates apply to three days before and three days after Convention dates, B  eautiful large connected indoor/ outdoor pool with nice patios and sunbathing areas.   And don’t forget…Banquet Night is Friday- Honor Roll belt buckles and Top Ten Futurity placings are awarded at this event. Make it a priority to attend this year. Your advice is needed…come be a part of the solution! Visit Marriott on their website www.marriott.com/tpawe