GVDS Board & Committee Members
Executive Committee
GVDS Committees
Communications Chairperson - Inka Spatafora
(Website, Social Media)
Email: gvdsonline@gmail.com
Tel: 970-260-2660​
Sponsorship Chairperson-Michelle Ruyle
Phone: (310) 927-4967
Email: michelleryhle2@gmail.com
Sponsor Email: gvdssponsor@gmail.com
Education/Clinics Chairperson-Judi De Vore
Phone: (970) 210-3418
Awards Co-Chairpersons
Rhiannon Rowe
Karen Harkin
Carrie Washburn
Interested in helping the GVDS organization?
Of special need for 2023 is to fill the positions of show coordinator and show manager. Here's what those poitions entail:
Show coordinator
The position might be for you if you are a detail-oriented sort who likes planning and arranging events.
Basic duties are:
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Negotiate for all dates with the Mesa County Fairgrounds. Execute appropriate contracts.
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Hire all judges for recognized and schooling shows. Seek to identify new judges that meet the requirements for both classical and western dressage requirements.
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Prepare and execute contracts with officials.
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Review all contracts annually for compliance with current requirements as well as market and environmental conditions, ie. costs of travel, lodging, per diem expenses, etc.
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Hire technical delegate for recognized shows.
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Arrange all travel, lodging and hospitality for all officials. Make reservations as necessary.
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Arrange for any substitution of any officials or necessary services for the officials.
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Coming soon, a description of the show manager position.
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Of course, we can always use help with any of the committees that strike your interest! If you'd like to be more involved, please reach out to the committee chairperson for the activity you'd like to help with.