AAUW Hears About Magical Meadows
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
By Staff Report-
President Barb Johnson welcomed members and guests and called the meeting to order. Wear, the vice president of programs, introduced speaker Tammy Stackhouse, owner of Magical Meadows, who gave an informative and heart-warming program. Magical Meadows offers therapeutic horseback riding, recreation and education to children and adults who have special needs. The group also learned that Magical Meadows was founded in 2007 with one rider, a horse named Magic and a vision to help those with different abilities. Through the support of many in the community, the dream has become a reality.
Other activities that are offered include walking the beautiful trails, enjoying the different animals, relaxing and sitting on the benches and enjoying the serenity. Overnight horse boarding is available for travelers and one can also take their horses to the riding center.
Stackhouse told them that Magical Meadows is a not-for-profit organization, and they would love to have more volunteers and financial assistance to “Keep The Barn Doors Open,” she said. A special campaign has begun which hopes to raise $30,000 by Dec. 31, 2014. It will allow them to pay down the initial facilities debt and to obtain needed resources for continued growth in services. They are currently servicing a limited number of potential clients due to a lack of resources.
She distributed brochures about Magical Meadows and informed the group that more volunteers, as well as contributions, will help make more dreams come true and many smiles on the faces of children and adults of Kosciusko County with special needs.
For more information about Magical Meadows contact Magical Meadows Inc., 3386 E. CR 525N, Warsaw, IN 46582, call 574-265-3085 or visit themagicalmeadows.org
Johnson followed the speaker with a brief meeting. Marsha Cook gave the secretary's report and Marsha Smith gave the treasurer’s report. The group learned that Smith received a certificate of honor from the national president, recognizing them for exceptional service and commitment to education and equity for women and girls.
Annette Magner, scholarship chairperson, shared a thank you note from Kosciusko County Community Foundation for representing AAUW on a scholarship committee. She was thanked for helping student and donor dreams come true.
Carol Rappe, the sunshine chairperson, informed them that during the summer they lost of one of their noteworthy members, Dr. Isobel Pfeiffer. Rappe sent for AAUW condolences and a donation to a scholarship fund in Pfeiffer’s honor. Rappe also shared a special thank you note received from Dr. Pfeiffer's family.
Johnson thanked Mary Eherenman for the donation she made to cover the cost of the program booklet cover. Smith, June Stealy and Johnson attended the Fall Summit Meeting at IP-Calumet, and shared some special highlights from Dr. Meg Rinchker's speech.
The branch has been asked to host the 2015 Fall Summit Meeting. Johnson received a vote of approval from the members and led a discussion about possible locations. Pam Chastain and Annette Magner are co-chairs for 2015 Fall Summit Meeting and more will be discussed later.
The next local AAUW meeting will be at 7 p.m. Oct. 20, 2014. The location is listed in the booklets or call Eherenman, vice president of membership, at 574-267-3992.[[In-content Ad]]
President Barb Johnson welcomed members and guests and called the meeting to order. Wear, the vice president of programs, introduced speaker Tammy Stackhouse, owner of Magical Meadows, who gave an informative and heart-warming program. Magical Meadows offers therapeutic horseback riding, recreation and education to children and adults who have special needs. The group also learned that Magical Meadows was founded in 2007 with one rider, a horse named Magic and a vision to help those with different abilities. Through the support of many in the community, the dream has become a reality.
Other activities that are offered include walking the beautiful trails, enjoying the different animals, relaxing and sitting on the benches and enjoying the serenity. Overnight horse boarding is available for travelers and one can also take their horses to the riding center.
Stackhouse told them that Magical Meadows is a not-for-profit organization, and they would love to have more volunteers and financial assistance to “Keep The Barn Doors Open,” she said. A special campaign has begun which hopes to raise $30,000 by Dec. 31, 2014. It will allow them to pay down the initial facilities debt and to obtain needed resources for continued growth in services. They are currently servicing a limited number of potential clients due to a lack of resources.
She distributed brochures about Magical Meadows and informed the group that more volunteers, as well as contributions, will help make more dreams come true and many smiles on the faces of children and adults of Kosciusko County with special needs.
For more information about Magical Meadows contact Magical Meadows Inc., 3386 E. CR 525N, Warsaw, IN 46582, call 574-265-3085 or visit themagicalmeadows.org
Johnson followed the speaker with a brief meeting. Marsha Cook gave the secretary's report and Marsha Smith gave the treasurer’s report. The group learned that Smith received a certificate of honor from the national president, recognizing them for exceptional service and commitment to education and equity for women and girls.
Annette Magner, scholarship chairperson, shared a thank you note from Kosciusko County Community Foundation for representing AAUW on a scholarship committee. She was thanked for helping student and donor dreams come true.
Carol Rappe, the sunshine chairperson, informed them that during the summer they lost of one of their noteworthy members, Dr. Isobel Pfeiffer. Rappe sent for AAUW condolences and a donation to a scholarship fund in Pfeiffer’s honor. Rappe also shared a special thank you note received from Dr. Pfeiffer's family.
Johnson thanked Mary Eherenman for the donation she made to cover the cost of the program booklet cover. Smith, June Stealy and Johnson attended the Fall Summit Meeting at IP-Calumet, and shared some special highlights from Dr. Meg Rinchker's speech.
The branch has been asked to host the 2015 Fall Summit Meeting. Johnson received a vote of approval from the members and led a discussion about possible locations. Pam Chastain and Annette Magner are co-chairs for 2015 Fall Summit Meeting and more will be discussed later.
The next local AAUW meeting will be at 7 p.m. Oct. 20, 2014. The location is listed in the booklets or call Eherenman, vice president of membership, at 574-267-3992.[[In-content Ad]]
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