MARCH/APRIL 2014 THE RIDER /47 2013 Volunteer of the Year
Equine Canada Names Gerald McDonald
of the Region 17 (Western Canada) chapter of the AHA, helping to increase the promotion and development of Arabian competitions in Cana- da. Since then, he has served six years as Chair, helping to oversee the operations of more than 800 members across 13 clubs. Plus, since 1995, he has served as Chair of the Canadian Nation- al Arabian Show, which attracts up to 1,000 competitors annual- ly.
unteer of the Year Award adds
humbled to receive Equine Canada’s Volunteer of the Year Award. Thank you very much,” said McDonald. The Equine Canada Vol-
tions include volunteering as a chair and/or member of a wide range of committees, including National Events Operations Pro- cedures (NEOP), Budget and Finance, IT Audit, and 3 to 5 Judge Task Force. “I am surprised and very
His many other contribu-
local to national to international. Since 1990, he has generously donated his time, effort, knowl- edge, and experience to the Arabian Horse Association (AHA) - the governing body for Arabian promotion and preservation in North America. McDonald spearheaded the establishment
motion, development, and support of breed sport in Canada for over 45 years. He began volunteering at his local Arabian club in 1965. His efforts have spanned all levels, from
Winnipeg, MB, February 13, 2014 - Gerald McDonald from Nanaimo, BC was named the 2013 Volunteer of the Year during the Equine Canada Awards Gala, which was held on Feb. 7 as part of the 2014 Annual Convention in Win- nipeg, MB. McDonald has been involved in the pro-
an additional accolade to McDonald’s impres- sive list. He has received the AHA National Volunteer Award three times, and is the only two-time recipient of the AHA President’s Award. Equine Canada thanks McDonald for his
Award is sponsored by BFL CANADA, and was created to recognize individuals who dedi- cate themselves to the ideals of EC while mak- ing a positive impact on the sport. Previous recipients include Ruth Carlson (2012), Allan Ehrlick (2011), and Jan Stephens (2010). To obtain further information on the
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Equine Canada National Awards, and access a full
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Accepting for Gerald McDonald; Terry Johnson, Chair of Breed Sport Canada, and Sara Runnalls,
Vice-President BFL CANADA Inc (award sponsor). Photo Credit — Shereen Jerrett
tireless contributions to breed sport in Canada. The Equine Canada Volunteer of the Year
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