Message From The President

Happy New Year and I hope you all had a great holiday.  I first want to start recognizing our new 2nd Vice Kara Vannoy to the team.  Kara is the Tournament Director for the Ruther Glen Club. She has the leadership and experience and will be a great asset to Executive Council.  As your incoming President, I am prepared for the challenges that face me.  I am also ready for the tough decisions that go along with the President’s job.  I do want to assure you that the decisions made will be in the best interest of the   VAHPA and the sport of horseshoes.

I will review the present and the past situation.  There are many challenges that are on the table to review and be addressed.  My main concerns are to review and make recommendations to the Council on controlling spending and making sure the money is spent with the best interest of the VAHPA in mind.  The other challenge I have pledged to work on is to grow the sport of horseshoes and membership.

I am a person who encourages feedback and look forward to hearing from all of your concerns.  If you have some good ideas on how to promote the sport, don’t hesitate to drop an e-mail or give me a call.  Last but not least, keep the sport fun.  I strongly encourage all tournament director please have a copy of the By-Laws and RGS RULE BOOK on hand at your sanction tournament.  

This is very important.  Be aware of unsportsmanlike behavior during a tournament or your league play is grounds for disciplinary action.  Please, stress Safety, Good Conduct and Good Sportsmanship.  Be fair, play fair.  We’re all out to have a good time.  This is the greatest family sport and I want to make sure the sport is one we can all enjoy.  Thank You and I look forward to serving you as your new VAHPA President.  Wish you all have a great season and “LET UM RING in 2012.

Sherwood R. Brown

President (VAHPA)