Membership Update
Tammy A. Gantt Associate Vice President, Director of Membership Services & Events, FEC Contributing Editor & FTC Industry & Community Affairs JOHN D. FILER PHOTO
Upcoming Events and Deadlines I
t’s the busy time of year again as breeding season, foaling season, and sales are in full swing. To assist industry members, FTBOA provides columns on a regular basis to members including President Remarks, CEO Corner, Legislative Update and Member Motivator. These columns are sent to FTBOA members first via our Member Update and are subsequently published in Wire to Wire Racing Digest digitally and then are made available on our website at www.ftboa.com. The State of Florida and Florida Department of Agriculture are pro-business and offer incentives for breeders and owners within our state. The latest Member Motivator topic focuses on these for tax season. FTBOA Champions Award Gala The FTBOA will once again be hosting an in-person event on April 25 in Ocala at the Circle Square Cultural Center. The event includes a cocktail reception, silent auction, dinner, and awards ceremony. The event is capped at 250 people. Award winners, gala sponsors and distinguished VIPs receive priority. The evening attire is a cocktail dress, gown, or suit and tie in the suggested colors of emerald, gold, black or silver. Sponsorship packages include onsite event pack-
42
THE FLORIDA HORSE n MARCH 2022
ages, a publication package, and a TV show package. Sponsorships packages starting at $500 are available online at ftboa.com/Member-Benefits/Events or contact 352-629-2160 by March 15. FTBOA Mission The mission of the FTBOA is to promote the Florida thoroughbred. One of the ways FTBOA promotes the industry is through community and industry outreach. In the heart of the Florida breeding region, FTBOA offers classes promoting the role of the Florida thoroughbred in Ocala. On April 7, a class titled “The Road to the Kentucky Derby Begins in Marion County” is being offered at 10 a.m. and on April 12, a class titled “A Spectator’s Guide to Understanding Thoroughbred Sales” is being offered at 9 a.m. To sign up for the Master the Possibilities community classes for a small fee, go to https://masterthepossibilities.org/ . The Derby class is held at the On Top of the World communities and the sales class is held at Ocala Breeders’ Sales. These are perfect classes for newcomers to the industry. FH IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES FTBOA Gala – April 25 Florida Sire Stakes yearling payment – May 15
