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Last updated: 07/01/08

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On this page we post upcoming-meeting information and what we are and have been working on with our chapter. If you have any questions please e-mail the webmistress.

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MEETINGS
 
Next Club Meeting
The next club meeting will take place in August. Details tba. E-mail us for details.  
 
We Recently Met
on Sunday June 29, 2008 at the home of Sandy and Gerard Zurawski in Midlothian TX. The minutes are now available to members.
 
Thank You to our Previous Meeting Hosts
4/20/08: John & Charlotte Dumford's in Rockwall TX.
2/2/08: Sally DeStefano and John Haller in Argyle TX.
11/17/07: Marvel Jeffcoat and Dan Kessler in Ft. Worth TX.
9/9/07: John & Charlotte Dumford's in Rockwall TX.
7/29/07: Alex and Damon Hawkin's ranch in Gunter, Texas.
6/10/07: Anneke's Friesians, Sulphur Springs, Texas
3/4/07: Julee & Paul Kula, Argyle TX.
12/3/06: John & Charlotte Dumford, Rockwall TX.
11/19/06: Tim and Q Oakes, Ft. Worth TX.
9/17/06: Julee & Paul Kula, Argyle TX.
8/6/06: The Dorsett family, Athens TX.
6/11/06: Julee & Paul Kula, Argyle TX.
4/9/06: John & Charlotte Dumford, Rockwall TX.
3/26/06: John & Charlotte Dumford, Rockwall TX.
2/19/06: Anneke van den IJssel & Sjouke Plantinga, Mount Vernon TX.
11/20/05: Julee & Paul Kula, Argyle TX.
8/13/05: John & Charlotte Dumford, Rockwall TX.
7/10/05: The Dorsett Family, Athens TX.
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COMMUNICATIONS

In addition to our regular meetings we distribute tips, information, news, pictures, accomplishments, questions, requests, etc. to inform, educate, socialize, and network about a wide range of topics: horse care, health and management, breeding, showing, having fun, promotion, sales, services, etc. All communications take place by sequentially numbered e-mail news bulletins. The communications are taken care of by Anneke van den IJssel. Return to top of the page.

EVENTS

Clinics/2008 plans
Please visit the Events page for both past and upcoming Events. For further information or input contact Anneke van den IJssel at frisian@earthlink.net.
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Club Events
We are always working on setting up and creating ideas for club events/activities where we can show our horses and promote the purebred Dutch KFPS / FHANA Friesian. For the latest please visit the event calendar on the Events page. To help us with manpower and/or resources, for further information or input contact Anneke van den IJssel at frisian@earthlink.net. Return to top of the page.
 
FRIESIAN NEWS
The latest Friesian news from North America and The Netherlands is distributed via e-mail by chapter contact Anneke van den IJssel. It contains tips, news, and information and Anneke translates the latest news from the Dutch studbook and media. To receive a free month's trial, subscribe or for questions e-mail Anneke or visit this link. Return to top of the page.

INPUT

We encourage constructive input from members about our studbook and its operations and regularly pass that on to the board members. We want to be a voice for the southern FHANA members. Send your input to the webmistress. Return to top of the page.

LOGO
 
This is our logo, created in the summer of 2005. You see it posted on every web page. If you click on the thumbnail picture to the left a larger version will appear to see the logo in detail. We are so proud of it! The design was a group effort based on the Great Lakes logo, which was thought up by Anneke van den IJssel with excellent creative changes by Julee Kula. Thank you to Julee Kula for creating the draft and thank you to Annica, Rich, and Jason of Incentive Stop for getting it professionally ready for print. Return to top of the page.

MEMBERSHIP LIST

Bre Dorsett, Linda Dorsett, and Anneke handle the membership list. This list is regularly updated and shared with the membership to aid in networking. Privacy of the members is kept in mind. Return to top of the page.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
 
We have a variety of club items for sale for our members and some of our members also have some great Friesian items for sale for everyone on their own site (see below and Classifieds). We have a club t-shirt as featured to the left as well as one with Texas on the back as seen below. Also listed below are our club's Friesian trailer stickers, large size, trotting both left and right. We are reordering the popular club sweatshirts, and we have our iron-on embroidered logo patches to put on just about anything cloth. We are currently sold out of the ball caps in khaki, black polo shirts, and black windbreakers. These items were selected for our May 2006 Expo demo in Ft. Worth TX and may become available again at a later time. Thank you to Annica Hicks and Vicki Dennis for helping us with the merchandising for the Expo.
Please contact Charlotte Dumford for information on inventory and postage, then click on this link for the Order Form. Orders will be processed after this form with appropriate payment has been received by the Treasurer. All sales are final.

Club t-shirts (white) and sweatshirts (grey) with our logo small up front and large in back and now New! also a t-shirt with the state of Texas and a Friesian portrait on the back, designed by Julee Kula. Sizes: small through XL. Small-sizes quantity for the sweatshirts is limited, they are large sizes. Price: $14 for the t-shirt and $24 per sweatshirt. s&h $5 for the 1st shirt, add $2 for each additional shirt.

Our trailer decal, letter-paper sized, trotting left and right. Buy one (l. or r.) for $5 or buy the set for $9 plus shipping (postage rate dependent on order size).

We just got in a whole new batch of embroidered, iron-on patches with our club logo!! They are $5 each plus postage (postage rate dependent on order sizes).

Expo ballcap. Sold out.

Expo men's polo shirt. Sold out.

Expo women's polo shirt. Sold out.

Expo windbreaker with khaki collar and patch up front. Sold out.

 

Wind Spirit Friesians

Introducing our new line "Pure Royalty" by Julee` Kula. Julee has a variety of Friesian items available with even more nice designs!

Julee` has drawn a picture of her new stallion Herman and has had it put on shirts and totes. Herman is in black ink and there is silver and rhinestones on his bridle. The shirts are white and made out of 100% combed cotton.

They are extremely soft, have a slight stretch to them and wash and wear very well. They come in round neck with cap sleeves, V-neck with short sleeves and a ribbed tank top. The shirts come in Medium, Large and Extra Large. An off white canvas tote with black handles is also available. The cost of each item is $18.00 plus $4.00 shipping and handling. www.WindSpiritFriesians.com.

 

 

 

 

 

www.AnnekesFriesians.com Shop Anneke's Friesians giftshop for all kinds of shirts, books, dvds, pottery, Friesian flags and banners, tote bags, signage, jewelry, and much more.

We carry the KFPS stallion book in English!

Many new items! Visit www.annekesfriesians.com/giftshop.htm for details.

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TREASURY

Linda Dorsett took on the Treasurer's position and is expertly taking care of our not-for-profit account and financial matters. All dues received or paid are due to / come from SCFHA. Return to top of the page.

WEBSITE
 
Our website has been written and created and is updated by Anneke van den IJssel. Return to top of the page.
 

 

Sanne B., Anne 340 x Lammert 260, owned by Anneke van den IJssel. Picture by Tracy Trevorrow.

 

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This site is a creation of webmistress Anneke van den IJssel and was last updated 07/01/08. For feedback on this website please e-mail frisian@earthlink.net. Copyright © 2005-2008 SCFHA and Anneke's Friesians. All rights reserved. Information subject to change. Usage/copying without express written request and permission is prohibited.  

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