The Amateurs are preparing a taste-tempting custom cookbook featuring favorite recipes from our members. These cookbooks will be professionally published and contain special pages of interest, a table of contents, an index, helpful cooking hints, and recipe category dividers. It is sure to be treasured for years to come.

The proceeds from the cookbook will go to the Amateurs to help fund the 11 and Under Year End Awards and third and fourth place awards for Amateurs and Novice Amateurs.

Please submit a minimum of three of your favorite recipes so you can be represented in our group’s cookbook. Follow the instructions below. Your name will be printed with each of your recipes. Your help in contributing recipes will ensure that our cookbook will be a big success.

Please submit your recipes to the committee by March 1 so we can meet our deadline. Thank you!

There are two ways to submit recipes:

The preferred way is to login at http://www.typensave.com/login.asp. The Group Login is VAQHA and the password is carrot034.

You can also email them to Christina at christina.gedney@gmail.com. Ensure to include the following if you email the recipe:

Contributor Name(s):
Recipe Title:
Recipe Subtitle (optional):
Category Selection (see above):
Recipe Ingredients(see abbreviations below)

Recipe Instructions:
Instructions:
-List all ingredients in order of use in ingredients list and directions.
-Include container sizes, e.g., 16-oz pkg, 24-oz can.
-Keep direction in paragraph form – not in steps.
-Use names of ingredients in the directions, e.g., “Combine flour and sugar.” DO NOT use statements like, “Combine first three ingredients.”
-Include temperatures and cooking, chilling, baking, and/or freezing times.
-Be consistent with the spelling of your name for each recipe you contribute.
-Your recipes should fit into the following categories:

• Appetizers & Beverages
• Soups & Salads
• Side Dishes
• Main Dishes
• Desserts & Specialty
• Crockpot
• Quick & Easy
• Best Friend Treats

• Standard Cookbook Abbreviations
• Commonly used abbreviations for ingredient section.
• c.     cup(s)
• tsp.     teaspoon(s)
• T.     tablespoon(s)
• lb.     pound
• lbs.     pounds
• oz.     ounce(s)
• sm.     small
• med.     medium
• lg.     large
• approx.     approximately
• pkg.     package
• pkgs.     packages
• pt.     pint(s)
• qt.     quart(s)
• gal.     gallon(s)
• env.     envelope
• ctn.     container(s) / carton(s)
• opt.     optional
• g.     gram(s)
• mg     milligram(s)
• ml.     milliliter(s)
• pkt.     packet
• No. 2     number 2 can
• doz.     dozen
• L.     liter(s)
• reg.     regular

VQHA Queen Courtney Sturgill on the cover of the January 2012 Virginia Horse Journal

Our own VQHA Queen and 2011 All-American Quarter Horse Congress Queen is on the cover of the January 2012 edition.
We think it’s the best cover ever.

Here’s a link to the magazine online: http://virginiahorse.epubxpress.com/

Please save the date and keep an eye on your mailboxes. If you don’t get an invite soon, let us know.
We’ll be following up with details here and via email in the coming weeks.

The positions of President and Vice President are open for 2012-2013.  Emily Murphy is our current President, and would like to remain in this position for the next term.

Our current Vice President is Stephanie Cash, she does not want to run for next term.  We appreciate all of her hard work!!!

If you are interested in running for either of these positions, please contact Ida Klepper at pklepper@cox.net.  The deadline for this is November 30, 2011.  Thank you and please consider giving back to the organization.

What: Horsemanship, Equitation, Trail, and Showmanship Clinic with Gino Spagnola and T.R. Potts

When: Saturday, April 16, 2011

Where: Frying Pan Park Herndon, VA

Time: 8:00am – 6:00pm – Lunch will be provided with paid registration fees

Clinic Registration Fees Pre-Registration is required; however we will allow a limited number of walk-in auditors

• VAQHA Amateur Member w/Horse: 30.00 *see below for criteria
• VQHA Member w/Horse: 85.00 **see below for criteria
• General Public (Non-VQHA Members) w/Horse: $200.00 (If spots are not filled, clinic will be opened to the public for participation)

Clinic Auditing Fees

• VAQHA Amateur Audit: $15.00
• VQHA Member Audit: $25.00
• General Public (Non-VQHA Member): $25.00

Stall Fees

$25.00 for the day & includes one (1) bag of shavings-Fee subject to change

See more info on the VAQHA 2011 Clinic Flyer

2011 Novice Amateur Rookie Application

If anyone is interested contact Emily@qh2ride@aol.com

Attention Amateurs: We are planning a clinic for 2011,we need your input!!! We will be finalizing the details soon. Please contact Emily @ qh2ride@aol.com.

The positions of Secretary and Treasurer are up for re-election for the Amateur Association.

Nominations need to be submitted to Emily by March 5th.