Dear Editor:
On Nov. 16, the 15th Annual Horsey Ladies Christmas Banquet and Charity Auction took place at the Spallumcheen Golf Course north of Vernon. With over 100 items on the auction tables – thanks to our generous sponsors – the 128 ladies in attendance were able to raise over $6,000.
Many community groups attended and spoke of their causes hoping to win the charity vote, including Vernon’s Community Dental Access Centre, BC Interior Horse Rescue, and Kindale Developmental Association. But it was Merritt’s Angel’s Animal Rescue Society as well as Armstrong’s Caravan Farm Theatre that were the two top vote-getters, and proceeds from the evening will be equally split between the two groups.
Angel’s representatives Judanna Caros and Susanna Hobbs were thrilled to be one of the lucky recipients. The Society had previously won $3,000 from the Horsey Ladies in 2010.
The Horsey Ladies is neither a club nor a society; there is no executive or bank account. They are just a bunch of gals who get together to celebrate their love of horses in the Christmas spirit. The committee members volunteer all their time in asking for and gathering the auction items in the months and days prior. To date, the Horsey Ladies have raised over $50,000 and given back to local charities. See their Horsey Ladies Okanagan page on Facebook for a list of sponsors and to see photos from the evening.
Nancy Roman
Merritt
