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VERDA Board of Directors
President...Douglas Bejarano
Vice President...Ray Johnson
Treasurer...Barbara Gerstner
Secretary...Donna Boroff
Board Members
Dan Boyer
Ruth Ferland
Polly Smith
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Mission Statement
ARTICLE II OBJECT AND PURPOSE
A. VERDA is an organization to promote the riding and driving of equines on Vermont roads and trails.
B. VERDA will strive to improve equine rides and drives in Vermont by providing educational information on the use of equines, rides and drives.
C. VERDA will encourage the growth in popularity of competitive and pleasure riding and driving to include the physically handicapped and youth.
D. VERDA will promote the preservation of trails in Vermont.
E. VERDA will encourage, help and provide guidance and education in the selection, care and good use of trail and driving equines.
F. VERDA will encourage the establishment and perpetuation of well- managed trail rides and drives that are conducted and judged under standard rules.
G. VERDA will promote the development and protection of suitable trails in Vermont for the use of and enjoyment by equines, riders and drivers.
H. VERDA will formulate educational programs and publicize other activities of local riding clubs, associations, and enthusiasts.
I. VERDA will maintain a scholarship fund to be maintained by donations and 10% of the profit from all VERDA events. Members may apply for scholarship funds to help offset the cost of novice as well as elite competitions – primarily to promote the growth of juniors in competitions, and also senior members who may compete at the more elite levels of competition.
