Hi WCHA members,

It was good seeing many of you at the first WCHA show held at Bonina and the second show at Moses Lake. They were great! We, Carol and Susan, are your faithful fund Raising Committee. We decided to have two auctions: first one at NCHA days in Madras, June 1st – 3rd and the second one at Moses Lake at the Finals Show at the end of September.

We had to start thinking of items for the Auctions about a month ago. We asked friends, relatives and businesses. The result is that great items are starting to be donated. But we still need your help.

So we are asking you to also start thinking about donations for the auctions. Businesses can get some advertising on our web site and in the Cascade Horseman depending on the value of what they donate. We have been impressed at how willing people have been to donate. Think Big. . . a vacation cabin in paradise. Think small . . . a promotional ball cap. We like it all, as it raises money for YOU the members.
See attachment for an official WCHA letter.

Cindy Smith is in charge of Sponsorships if you need more info on that.

***** We had an idea to make a basket of “Wash. Wines” to put in the auction. If you live near a winery would you ask if they would donate or sell, at a very discounted price, a bottle of wine and in return we would include in the basket their promotional info.

***** Also we have been considering having a raffle for a quality item that would run all season. The drawing would be held at the Final’s show. Do you have any suggestions of what to raffle?

***** Any other fund raising suggestions? We are open to ideas.

***** THINKING OF YOU cards If you hear of someone who is having an “eventful experience” . . . good or not so good please let us know so we can send them a card from WCHA.

Carol and Susan (as we get more email addresses we will mail this again)