Happy Easter everyone!! Does anyone even have an ‘Easter Bonnet’ anymore?? As my kids have gotten older and ‘coloring eggs’ has gotten boring, besides the fact that THEY don’t eat them; I guess we will be bypassing doing that this year. I am going to miss the quality time together...everyone griping about who’s egg is in THEIR color!! Oh well, maybe we can spend time on a trail ride? We are hoping for a beautiful weekend for whatever!
 
Flag class news: OGBRA is now allowing men to receive points in Down & Back Flags!! Membership is open to men in this event only. We ask that those who have family memberships would like to review “the men in their life’s” status as members IF they would like to be eligible for points. Please verify that their names are listed as members.
 
Anyone knowing the whereabouts of the extra flag bucket and flags, please let Beth Weaver know.
Spring general meeting was February 25, 1:00pm at Riverside Acres Tack Shop, St. Marys, Ohio. We greatly appreciate those who took some of their valuable time to attend. Summary of meeting notes: Discussed date and place of Matches. Noted that we did inform Indiana of problem with dates vs. CONGRESS but guess we were overruled.  
 
September 4, noted as cut off for Matches. Passed list of shows around. Noted that we have not heard from Lima shows and ZimmCo yet. Went over spring show budget. Discussed tabling need for fall show till after results are in from Spring show. Noted that maybe a facility that costs less might be needed. Discussed that members must work two classes (equaling 2 hours) to receive a stall at cost. We must do this to make sure we keep our funds in the black. Discussed that quite a few people working don’t even use stalls and that we could use exhibitions as incentive. The membership liked that idea but it was noted that we needed to get ahead a little before we start giveaways. Membership hoped that ALL members would realize that we need everyone’s help here. Discussed noting that any raffles at our events should be approved by us. Flag class was discussed. Group decided that we would like to keep this as a point class. Beth suggested option of allowing men to be members to be eligible for points in this class. Also, discussed changing this class to Indiana style flags. Membership voted to tentatively opening the Down & Back Flags to men as members for points. They will not be eligible for all around award. This situation will be reviewed at the fall meeting. Discussed family membership’s of those couples not living under the same roof and Membership decided that it would be appropriate to have separate memberships in this case. Meeting adjourned.
 
OGBRA Thanks Riverside Acres for the use of their facility for our meeting! We appreciate it.
Moorman’s Spring Warm-Up Speed Show: We thank our major sponsor Moorman’s for their continued support of our shows. In addition, we would like to thank and note the following sponsors: Americana Building Products/Total Service Center; Reveal 4 N 1/Don Reveal; D&S Apartments; Steve’s Floors & More; Bob Pitts Plumbing Company; Direct Action Products, Inc.(DAC Products); Provico Farm & Show Supplies, LLC; Rockin M Trailers/Charlie Menker; CM Vonderwell DVM; Harry Graham, Equinox Magnetic Health Care, Critter Feed & Tack, Long Sisters Embroidery, and Roadrunner Express.
 
 We would like to acknowledge the following winners:
PEE WEE POLES:Terah Coffee
2D POLES: Brad Wagner
YOUTH POLES: Abbey Ruppert
LADIES POLES: Amanda Dilbone
NOVICE POLES: Trevor Arnold
JUNIOR POLES: Trent Tobin
PEE WEE BARRELS: Clint Van
3D BARRELS: Danette Potter
2D YOUTH BARRELS:Andrew Fishesser
JUNIOR BARRELS: Matt Boice
LADIES BARRELS: Rene’ Hefner
NOVICE BARRELS: Abbey Ruppert
 
We appreciate everyone’s investments in a successful spring show. The funds generated from this show will help pay for operating expenses, match expenses, and year-end awards.
Thank you’s are a very nice way to improve sponsor relationships. If you have been fortunate enough to win a donated award either at year-end or at a show...it would be the RIGHT thing to do to acknowledge your appreciation through a Thank You note. Have you?
 
Pee Wee’s would like to thank the winner of their card raffle March 3: Mike Keiser for donating his winnings BACK to the Pee Wee’s. Thank you Mike!!
Match Update: We have received a final on date and location of the 2001 Midwest Matches. Indiana Girls Barrel Racing Association will be hosting this years Matches at New Castle, Indiana; October 12-14. We are excited that the Matches will be so close this year. We will keep you posted as we receive news. GO OHIO GO!
Beth wants to remind members that ANY Farnam product code/proof of purchases may be turned in to her for club Rewards from Farnam. Please save them for her!!
 
Members and potential members: You may receive your membership free when you EITHER obtain $300 worth of sponsors OR when 2 new members join and give your name as recommending them.
 
Look for OGBRA news coming soon to the Internet. Web page in progress and may be accessed from www.barrelhoss.com. Check it out!
 
OGBRA suggests that show committees avoid conflicts in dates by MAKING SURE you have a show approval sheet in our HANDS. This is the only way dates will be approved! Only one show may be approved per day. Dates will NOT be held. For OGBRA information or show approval forms...please contact LeAnn Detrick-Latham 419/738-2731, Rene’ Hefner 419/331-0486, or Beth Weaver 937/548-3458. For point standings, please check with Lindsay Gehl. The Ohio Girls Barrel Racing Association reminds members that OGBRA books are available to any member upon request.
 
Upcoming Events: (*=bills available)
April 20 — Circle G Ranch AQHA & OGBRA Speed Show, Circle G Ranch, Lewisburg, OH (no pee wee, flags) *
April 21 — Riverside Acres Speed Show, Riverside Acres Arena, St. Marys, OH *
April 28 — Riverside Acres Speed Show, Riverside Acres Arena, St. Marys, OH *
May 5 — Randolph County 4 -H Speed Show, Randolph County Fairgrounds, Winchester, IN *
May 12 — RRR, Rushsylvania, OH
May 19 — Mavericks 4 -H Speed Show, Auglaize Fairgrounds, Wapakoneta, OH *
June 9 — RRR, Rushsylvania, OH
June 16 — Richwood Independent Fair Speed Show, Richwood, OH
June 23 — Randolph County 4 -H Speed Show, Randolph County Fairgrounds, Winchester, IN *
June 30 — Jim Grauel Memorial Show, Harden County Fairgrounds, Kenton, OH
July 3 — Riverside Acres Speed Show, Riverside Acres Arena, St. Marys, OH *
July 4 — RRR, Rushsylvania, OH
July 14 — RRR, Rushsylvania, OH
July 15 — Greenville Speed Show, sponsored by Darke County 4 -H, Darke County Fairgrounds, Greenville, OH
August 4 — Auglaize County Fair Speed Show, Auglaize County Fairgrounds, Wapakoneta, OH
August 12 — RRR, Rushsylvania, OH
August 18 & 19 — Miamitown Speed Show, Co-approved with AGCA, Miamitown Arena, Miamitown, OH
September 2 — Richwood Independent Fair Speed Show, Richwood, OH
September 4 — Match Team Cut Off
September 9 — Fall Festival, Mercer County Fairgrounds, Celina, OH
September 22 — OWHA Roundup, Auglaize County Fairgrounds, Wapakoneta, OH
October 12-14 — MIDWEST MATCHES, Hosted by IGBRA, New Castle, IN