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May 25, 2016
Area II Launches New Volunteer Incentive Program, "VIP"
Area II, in conjunction with Waredaca Horse Trials, Seneca Valley Pony Club Horse Trials and the Maryland Horse Trials at Loch Moy Farm, is pleased to announce an exciting new program to promote and recognize the heart and soul of eventing: volunteers.
From volunteer check-in on your smartphone to an online source for organizers to coordinate volunteers, this new pilot program, the Volunteer Incentive Program (VIP) kicks off with big plans to streamline the volunteer experience. Area II will launch and test this idea before expanding across the country.
The cornerstone of VIP, through the generous contribution of Area II, is the website, eventingvolunteers.com. This site is poised to be the go-to place for volunteers and organizers alike. Participants can sign up for volunteer shifts at participating events directly through the site, and organizers can also use the page as a point of communication with volunteers. Eventually, this site will also feature any resource a volunteer could need including summaries of volunteer jobs, tips on what to bring for the day and information on getting more involved in the sport.
Volunteers receive a custom lanyard and neck wallet similar to those we've used at convention, recognizing them as VIP Program participants. Over time, volunteers can decorate the lanyards with incentive pins and other recognition markers as they complete volunteer time. Once at an event, volunteers will "check in" and “out” to the time-keeping system using their smartphones or manually; organizers can also check volunteers in and out.
The program will track a leaderboard for volunteers, based on the hours volunteers contribute, with bonuses for volunteers who go to events at different locations or hit hourly milestones. Volunteers will be recognized with awards at our area meeting, and nationally as the program is expanded.
You can take the new VIP website for a test drive here.
May 22, 2019
Instructors
Calling All ICP Workshop Hosts!
Are you considering becoming an ICP Certified Instructor but have not been able to attend the required ICP Workshops because you can’t take time away from your farm? Then why not host an ICP Workshop?
May 22, 2019
Medals
Medal Memories: Bonnie Kibbie and Loki
Since the USEA Medal Program was founded 10 years ago, 2,304 gold, silver, and bronze medals have been awarded to USEA members. The USEA Medal Program was started in 2009 as a way to recognize USEA members for their accomplishments in the sport of eventing.
May 21, 2019
Association News
Willow Draw Charity Show Cancelled
The Willow Draw Charity Show, scheduled to run on Saturday, May 25, has been forced to cancel due to heavy rainfall in the northern region of Texas.
May 21, 2019
Classic Series
The Importance of ‘The Jog’ at a Hylofit USEA Classic Series Three-Day Event
“It is not a lameness test, but more of an [assessment] to see if the horse is fit to compete,” Gretchen Butts said after she wrapped up the first horse inspection at the 2019 Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event (LRK3DE). Butts, the assistant Technical Delegate at the 2019 LRK3DE went into further detail by explaining, "The horse inspection is the first opportunity for riders to present their horses to the panel of Ground Jury who will examine each horse and assess whether if it’s fit to compete.”
