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1 year |
2 year |
Life |
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Junior Affiliate (< 18) |
$35 |
$55 |
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Payments are accepted ONLINE
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Young Adult (18-21) |
$45 |
$75 |
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Adult |
$45 |
$75 |
$599 |
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Family (see note *) |
$55 |
$95 |
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Senior (65 and over) |
$35 |
$55 |
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Patron |
$65 |
$115 |
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Business Affiliate |
$90 |
$165 |
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* Family Membership
Each additional member increases the membership cost by $10 for a 1-year membership or $20 for a 2-year membership. |
If you have any questions
regarding PVDA membership
please email Shari Packard. | |
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| How do I ensure that my membership application is processed efficiently? | Check the appropriate membership category with the appropriate amount of years. Consider a TWO YEAR membership as it has COST SAVINGS! Also, check the appropriate box indicating whether you have previously been a PVDA member. This saves time when updating the database and will prevents duplication errors. Please PRINT all necessary information so that it is easy to read.
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| When should family members be listed? | Family members are listed if applying for a family membership. The primary member in a family membership is recognized by USDF and receives the USDF group membership number. To have additional family members receive the USDF group membership is $10 extra (over the general family membership cost) per additional family member for one year OR $20 per additional family member for two years. | | |
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| Is my USDF number important? | If you already have a USDF number, include it in the application. This is how PVDA coordinates information with USDF. | | |
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| I belong to more that one GMO.Does that matter? | If you belong to more than one GMO (USDF Group Member Organization), indicate your primary organization. You can contact USDF directly to obtain a refund for dues that you have paid for as your non-primary GMO. If you want to become a participating member with USDF, you can receive a discount on USDF dues if you are a member of a GMO. | | |
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| Should I fill out the volunteer information? | Yes! As with any successful organization, it is only as good as it’s volunteers! YOU can make a difference. From helping out at a schooling show to becoming a PVDA board member. Plus, with most volunteer positions, you receive a volunteer certificate worth $10 towards your next membership dues or schooling show entry! And volunteering also makes you eligible for the PVDA year-end awards. Volunteering is always a win/win situation!
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| When should I renew my PVDA membership? | The PVDA membership year runs from January 1 thru December 31 of each year. You can renew as early as October and this will avoid any delay with the last minute rush. All renewals are taken in the order received and have a usual turn around time of two weeks plus the time it takes for mailing. BEFORE signing up for a show, please verify that you are a current member. Don’t wait until it’s too late! | | |
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| If I have concerns about my membership, what do I do? | Email correspondence is preferred at membership@pvda.org as there is less room for error when information is written down. If you leave a voice mail, please pronounce your name and phone number clearly, spell your last name, and repeat your phone number. A very brief description of your concern is all that is necessary. | | |
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| Do I need to include my e-mail address? | Your e-mail address is important. PVDA sends out E-News announcements of interest to all members. Please put your ENTIRE web address, including the domain name information (msn.com, aol.com, etc). | | |
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| Competitions and Events |
PVDA sponsors a series of schooling shows every year along with recognized shows. The schooling shows are a great opportunity to gain experience showing in a relaxed atmosphere, but they are restricted to PVDA members only. Whatever your favorite activity or special interest, there's probably something going on to increase your knowledge and enjoyment of it. | | Group Membership in USDF |
PVDA is a Group Member Organization of the United States Dressage Federation (USDF) and, as a result, PVDA members receive a complimentary subscription to USDF Connections. GMO members are not entitled to participate in USDF year end awards or to qualify for year end regional championships. | | Monthly Newsletter | The award-winning PVDA Newsletter keeps you informed of association activities and is a good source for local and national dressage news. It tells you what your board is doing and contains articles that share learning experiences, show results. In "Changing Rein" members are invited to express their views and offer constructive comments on any topic relevant to working with and enjoying horses. The opinions expressed there are entirely their own and not necessarily those of PVDA. Members are allowed free classified ads in the Newsletter. | | Education | PVDA sponsors clinics and educational programs for its members. Members may audit any clinic for free. Fees for participating in clinics vary from event to event.
| | Junior/Young Rider Program |
PVDA has an active Junior/Young Rider program which offers special schooling shows, clinics, and field trips. | | Join A Local Chapter |
PVDA members may join a local Chapter, which are sub-groups of the parent organization. Chapters offer horse related activities such as lectures, clinics, schooling shows, film viewing and regular meetings which give opportunities to meet other dressage enthusiasts in the Chapter's area. Chapters are listed on the PVDA Organization page, and their activities are reported in the chapter news section of the newsletter. A unique team competition is also available to PVDA chapter members—the Annual Waverly-on-Chester Chapter Challenge. | | Attend a Board Meeting |
Find out first hand how PVDA is run. Learn how decisions are made and how much there is to be done to provide the opportunities we have through our membership. Board meetings are open to all members. | | Scholarships |
Outstanding Volunteers who are members of PVDA are eligible for scholarships to pursue educational opportunities. | | Volunteers |
Getting involved is one of the best ways to get the most out of your membership. You meet others with the same interest in horses and dressage. Be a show secretary, help with publicity or hospitality. You can learn by writing for a judge or scoring. And anything you do gives you the satisfaction of being able to say you've made PVDA work! Remember, all PVDA officers, board members, committee chairmen and show organizers are volunteers. |
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>  Online Membership Applications are now accepted! Immediate online payments can be made using PayPal. Membership cards will be processed and mailed after payment is received. Use the Member Search option to view your PVDA Member ID. |
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