- 2013 calendars are on sale now. This year's calendars are a heavier paper stock than last year and still only cost $12. Get your's today by contacting any TDA officer or at any TDA event or show.
- Coming Events: Williamson Co. Fair is Aug. 5th, Wilson Co. Fair is Aug. 19th and the Maury Co. Fair is Aug. 26th.
Keep atop all TDA events by checking the TDA events page: http://www.tennessee-donkeys.com/Events.html - Welcome new members Doug & Briana Lunn and A. J. & Randa Zenthoefer.
Friday, July 27, 2012
July 2012
A few thoughts……
Carson Carroll Memorial Scholarship Awarded
Kendall Allen Receives Scholarship
TDA is proud to present Kendall with the Carson Carroll Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship was put in place after the loss of one of our members, a member who was an inspiration to whom ever he meet including our youth. Kendall is the granddaughter of founding member Kay Allen. Many of us have watched this wonderful child turn into a beautiful young woman. We wish Kendal all the best as she starts this next stage of her life.
Hello, my name is Kendallin Allen and I have been showing donkeys through the Tennessee Donkey Association since I was in middle school. While participating in the club, I was also involved in academic competitions, art shows, and church events. During my freshmen year of high school I helped to run the Youth Evangelism Conference at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN in March of 2009. I also attended a 3-day youth conference called The Edge in Pigeon Forge, TN where I met with other youth groups in the southern region of the United States. The spring of my sophomore year my art piece was picked to be featured at the Frist Center in Nashville, TN. It was displayed along with other exceptional artist who participated in Williamson County art classes. I was also picked to play the lead role in the drama that our youth group put on for our church on what we call “Youth Sunday”. In addition to attending The Edge conference again my junior year, my youth group ministered to poverty stricken areas in Davidson and Dickson County. During my senior year, I competed in a speech and debate competition where my partner and I defended why we should continue to explore space through the public sector. Although we did not win the competition, we were given an honorable mention for our earnest effort. I also designed a holiday card for the organization Job for Tennessee Graduates this past winter. My card was a finalist along with four other artists from Tennessee.
On May 25th, I graduated from Fairview High School with honors and a 3.6 GPA. Since graduating from high school, I have been eagerly planning my arrival at The University of Tennessee at Martin this fall. I have decided to major in Early Childhood Education. I have also applied to become a member of the Student Government Association at UT Martin. The scholarship from the Tennessee Donkey Association will help me achieve my overall goal of preparing young children for their future.
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| Kendall receives award |
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| Kendall and Zach drive Patches in the Mule Day parade |
TDA Asses Kick Ass At The Celebration
In a color class of 15 donkeys TDA swept the class. Left to right - 1st WLDF Tin Roof Sunday- Dennis Vonderfecht, 2nd Wee One's Storm Trooper- L.J. and Deb Mix, 3rd Wee One's Tennessee Titan- L.J. and Deb Mix, 4th Wee One's Lots Of Spots- L.J. and Deb Mix, 5th Rocking 615 Howington- Dayle Haworth, 6th Ma & Pa’s Antonia- Dennis Vonderfecht.
In Halter, Legendary's Top Hat took 1st in the 3+ Gelding class then went on to win Champion Gelding and Best of Breed. Top Hat belongs to Katrina Fleener. Winning Reserve Champion Gelding was Farmstead's William Blount owned by Dennis Vonderfecht. Other TDA 1st place winners in halter were, Yearling Geldings Farmstead's Admiral Farragut- Dennis Vonderfecht, 2 Year Old Jacks Sassy's Lineus- Sherry Puckett, 2 Year Old Geldings Castlewoods Red Gold Ransom- Dana Rathbun, 3+ Year Jacks Short Asset's Spartan- Robert Hughes. Spartan also grabbed Champion Jack. Best matched pair was won by Farmstead's Admiral Farragut & Farmstead's Archie Campbell owned by Dennis Vonderfecht.
Youth members Katie Randall and Brittany Conyer showed well in the youth performance classes, with Katie winning Reserve Champion Youth.
The ACOSA National Champion Jennet went to Ma & Pa's Antonia and National Champion Jack was WLDF Tin Roof Sunday both belonging to Dennis Vonderfecht.
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