United States Dressage Federation

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GMO Council

Mission

To accelerate the growth and development of Group Member Organizations (GMO's) to broaden and strengthen the dressage community and increase access to education.

Goals

1. To promote the education of GMO leadership.
2. To offer support and materials.
3. To provide a network of others with experience.

Objectives

1. Make the GMOPrezList a more resourceful tool for GMOs. GMO Council coordinators will make monthly posts to encourage GMO officials to post questions, concerns, and ideas. Utilize the first seven days of each month to post GMO activities.
2. Continue to research opportunities for USDF hosting online Group Membership processing as is currently being tested with the Oregon Dressage Society.
3. Contact any individual requesting information regarding formation of new GMOs.
4. Continue to spread useful information to the GMOs from various committees and entities via the GMOPrez List.
5. Provide one educational session and one roundtable discussion at the 2008 convention.
6. Assist with the management of the GMO award programs.
7. Assist USDF staff in contacting GMOs who have not returned the Annual GMO Affiliate Verification Form.
8. Request Regional Directors to make GMO Council appointments based on geographic representation.