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		<title>American Paint Horse Association hosts annual Convention in Washington</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2011 01:32:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Roberta Johnston</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Annual Convention and Membership Meeting of the American Paint Horse Association (APHA) concluded recently in Vancouver, Wash., where leaders of the Association met to select the group&#8217;s executive committee, decide on rule change proposals and work within committees to continue to advance the popular breed registry and membership association. Attending the three-day event were members of the Association&#8217;s Executive Committee, 98 National Directors and other involved members from 35 U.S. states, two Canadian provinces and the United Kingdom. APHA&#8217;s 2011-2012 Executive Committee now includes: . President Scot Jackson, Stephenville, Texas . President-elect Gregg Reisinger, Eldora, Iowa . Vice President Mary Parrott, Ruston, La. . Senior Committee Member Ron Shelly, Georgetown, Texas . Fifth Committee Member Susie Shaw, Parsons, Tenn. . Sixth Committee Member George Ready, Hernando, Miss. . Immediate Past President Dr. Travis Titlow, Lincoln, Calif. Executive Committee Scott Jackson of Stephenville, Texas, was sworn in as President during the Presidential Inauguration Dinner, with entertainment provided by Pete Kreb&#8217;s Trio. The newest member to the Executive Committee, George Ready, was elected and sworn in as Sixth Committee Member. Ready is an attorney with more than 30 years experience. He has been involved with APHA since 1985 as a Paint [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ten students named agri-entrepreneurs of the year during 83rd National FFA Convention</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Oct 2010 14:06:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Roberta Johnston</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This year, ten students were named agri-entrepreneurs of the year during the 83rd National FFA Convention. Those students include: Jordan Brabec of Nebraska; Lydia Buck of Missouri; Ashley Ceinwen of Kentucky; Courtney Cox of Kentucky; Jasper Cunningham of Michigan; Caleb Dickerson of Arkansas; William Maltbie of Oklahoma; Denise Miller of Arkansas; Ross Rojik of Pennsylvania; Dustin Stanton of Missouri. For more information on these individuals, please visit https://www.ffa.org/pressroom/awardresults/Pages/default.aspx and to hear their radio interviews, please visit, http://www.tombrand.info/2010_FFA/interviews_awards.htm USDA Rural Development sponsors the National Agri-Entrepreneurship Award Program as a special project of the National FFA Foundation, Inc. The National FFA Organization, formerly known as Future Farmers of America, is a national youth organization of 523,309 student members as part of 7,487 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. The FFA mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. The National FFA Organization operates under a Federal Charter granted by the 81st United States Congress, and it is an integral part of public instruction in agriculture. The U.S. Department of Education provides leadership and helps set direction [...]]]></description>
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		<title>American Paint Horse Association hosts productive gathering in Tennessee</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Oct 2010 14:32:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Roberta Johnston</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Annual Convention and Membership Meeting of the American Paint Horse Association (APHA) concluded recently in Nashville, Tenn., where leaders of the Association met to elect the group’s executive committee, decide on rule change proposals and work within committees to continue to advance the popular breed registry and membership association. Attending were members of the Association’s Executive Committee, 98 National Directors and other involved members from 34 U.S. states, three Canadian provinces, Australia and Denmark. APHA’s newly elected executive committee now includes: President Dr. Travis Titlow, Lincoln, Calif. President-elect Scot Jackson, Stephenville, Texas Vice President Gregg Reisinger, Eldora, Iowa Senior Committee Member Mary Parrott, Ruston, La. Fifth Committee Member Ron Shelly, Georgetown, Texas Sixth Committee Member Susie Shaw, Parsons, Tenn. Immediate Past President Linda Vance, Winlock, Wash. Executive Committee  Dr. Travis Titlow of Lincoln, Calif., was sworn in as President of the APHA Executive Committee at the Presidential Inauguration Dinner, with entertainment provided by country singer Trent Willmon. The sixth committee member was voted on and sworn in as well. Serving as the newest member to the Executive Committee, Susie Shaw of Parsons, Tenn. was elected as Sixth Committee Member. Shaw is a Paint Horse breeder and member of the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>American Shetland Pony and Miniature Horse Registry National Convention to Be Hosted in Orlando, FL November 5th-7th</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[American Shetland Pony and Miniature Horse Registry National Convention to Be Hosted in Orlando, FL November 5th-7th Orlando, FL (October 21, 2009) &#8211; Members of the American Shetland Pony Club, the American Miniature Horse Registry and the American Show Pony Registry (ASPC/AMHR/ASPR) will reap the rewards for a successful year and plan for 2010 at the small equine organization&#8217;s upcoming annual convention. Supporters of the versatile and popular small equine breeds will meet in Orlando, Florida, November 5-7. The ASPC/AMHR/ASPR are non-profit organizations established to preserve and refine the bloodlines of small equines and promote the enjoyment of small equines. &#8220;Despite a shaky economy, small equines have continued to grow in numbers throughout the country. Due to their small size and affordable price, both children and adults own and show these remarkable breeds,&#8221; said Johnny Robb, Director of Marketing for the ASPC/AMHR. &#8220;Our annual convention helps us stay focused and continue to grow and promote the greatest little equines in America.&#8221; Thanks to M &#38; D Printing all convention attendee will be treated to a VIP evening at the Arabian Nights Dinner Theatre, home to Tap Dance Kidd (Dancer) a three-time Grand National Champion American Shetland Pony. In an effort [...]]]></description>
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