The Welsh Pony and Cob Society of America (WPCSA) and the Welsh Pony & Cob Foundation, Inc. (WPCF) are pleased to announce the purchase of permanent quarters. Coincidentally, this major purchase takes place during the centennial year of the formation of the WPCSA. The new property, located in Stephens City, VA, is suitable for current office functions, storage and potential expansion. Through “home” ownership, overhead costs will be significantly reduced. Savings will benefit members, breeders and owners through new educational materials, programs and enhanced services. Not only will the new facility strengthen the WPCSA's and WPCF's ability to serve the Welsh owners and the breed, it will also save funds that can then be used to directly benefit members.

The WPCSA and WPCF are eagerly encouraging members and admirers of the Welsh breed to participate financially in this important venture and suggest the following methods:

-Making a tax-deductible donation to the Welsh Pony & Cob Foundation building campaign to help reduce the mortgage and upgrades;
-Telling others about the campaign;
-Providing ideas for fundraising events and activities that benefit the campaign; and/or
-Working within your local club to implement creative ways of participation.

The society and foundation will offer naming and donor recognition plaques, strategically located throughout the building, in honor of donors, along with a variety of donor and payment options available. Please contact the office for details. All contributions will be acknowledged in the Welsh Review and on the WPCSA website at www.welshpony.org/and are deductible to the full extent of the law.

This is an exciting time for the WPCSA and WPCF as they take the reins of home ownership. Please join in the excitement during this centennial year.

Until further notice, the address of the WPCSA and WPCF will continue to be P.O. Box 2977, Winchester, VA 22604.


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