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AHC Announces New Student Membership
Starting in January 2017 , the American Horse Council ( AHC ) will be offering a NEW membership option available to Students only !
The Student Membership will be available to both high school and college students , and membership will be subject to verification ; only fulltime enrolled students are eligible for this special Student Membership .
“ The involvement of youth in our industry is critical to its future . We felt that it was important to expose students to the issues in Washington , DC and how the federal government can impact the industry they love ,” said Julie Broadway , AHC President . “ The AHC is excited to offer this new membership and we are looking forward to helping educate the next generation .”
The Student Membership will be available for $ 25 , and includes over $ 1,000 worth of benefits :
• Quarterly roundup of the issues impacting the industry and other noteworthy articles with the AHC News ($ 250 value )
• Learn how to effectively get in contact with your member of Congress with the Grassroots Lobbying Guideline ($ 50 value )
• Up to the minute information on legislation and regulations with our Washington Update ($ 400 value )
• Discounted Registration ($ 150 ) to the AHC ’ s Annual Meeting & National Issues Forum ($ 300 value )
• Opportunities to meet with AHC Staff for insights and information
• Discounts ! Student members will be eligible for discounts with John Deere , Nationwide Insurance , Redbrand Fencing , Hotel- Storm , and MORE !
• Display your support for the AHC with an AHC window decal “ It ’ s more important now than ever to get the youth in the industry involved . Organizations such as AQHA , NRHA , and the Arabian Horse Association have wonderful programs and memberships available for their younger members , and we felt it was time for the AHC to do the same ,” said Ashley Furst , AHC ’ s Director of Communications .
If you , your organization , school , or university is interested in helping promote this Student membership , or if you have any questions about the membership , please contact the AHC at 202-296-4031 or info @ horsecouncil . org .
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