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NAMHSA - April 1-15, 2012 News
NAMHSA News for the period of April 1-15, 2012, based on the minutes compiled by Bobbi Devine, Recording Secretary. *APRIL 1* --Bobbi Devine (Recording Secretary) submitted the March 16-31, 2012 minutes report. These were approved 4/2/12 by Silke Brockmoeller (President). --Jackie Moore (R6) suggested that a public statement be sent out regarding the reason behind the NAN base entry fee increase. *APRIL 2* --Silke Brockmoeller (President) requested Teresa Candelaria (Public Relations) to draft an announcement regarding the NAN base entry fee increase. *APRIL 3* --Teresa Candelaria (Public Relations) posted the draft announcement for the NAN base entry fee increase for review. *APRIL 4* --Lyn Norbury (R5) posted a fund raising idea to have at NAN. *APRIL 5* --Beth Lamm (Merit Award Coordinator) posted the March Merit Award winners. *APRIL 8* --Lyn Norbury (R5) made a motion to vote between two versions of the Head Steward job description. One version stated that prior NAN staff experience would be required. The second version stated that prior NAN staff experience would be preferred. --Silke Brockmoeller (President) inquired if the stipend amount could be included in the wording. There was discussion regarding this. Eleanor Harvey (Parliamentarian) indicated that since the original motion did not yet have a second, Lyn Norbury could amend it and resubmit it. --Lyn Norbury (R5) posted the wording for the motion, correcting a few typos only. She did not amend and include the stipend amount. Pauline Entin (R3) seconded the motion. *APRIL 9* --Teresa Candelaria (Public Relations) posted the first draft of the NAN judge solicitation and invited review. *APRIL 10* --Silke Brockmoeller (President) requested Bobbi Devine (Recording Secretary) to set up a poll for the purpose of voting between the two versions of the Head Steward job description. Poll was begun. --Silke Brockmoeller (President) approved the NAN judge solicitation post with the changes that had been discussed and asked that it be posted right away. --Lyn Norbury (R5) motioned to vote between two options for the NAN Head Steward stipend; $200 for all three days with $10 per day lunch allowance or $300 for all three days with $10 lunch allowance. Silke Brockmoeller (President) seconded the motion. --Carmen Robertson (Treasurer) posted the March 2012 Treasurer's Report: 3/1/12 through 3/31/12 Total Income: $1,335.20 Total Expenses: -$5,996.74 Balance in BoA Checking 3/31/12: $68,610.58 Balance in Paypal 3/31/12: 0.00 Balance in NAMHSA accounts 3/31/12: $68,610.58 *APRIL 11* --Silke Brockmoeller (President) requested a poll be set up for the purpose of voting for the stipend amount for the NAN Head Steward. Poll was begun on April 12. *APRIL 13* --Silke Brockmoeller (President) reminded the board members to vote in the current polls so that the Head Steward solicitation may be posted. *APRIL 15* --Pauline Entin (R3) uploaded a NAN 2013 bid spread sheet to aid in comparing the bids for NAN 2013. REGIONAL REPORTS Tracy Eilers (R1) Region 1 had a few really neat events in March! First was a small but MIGHTY china show held by me and Erin Corbett. It was amazing to see some pieces that rarely make it out to shows! Next we had a super cool swap meet and show in Camas, WA held by Barb Ness. It was so neat to see all of the stuff for sale. I think there really was something for everyone at that event! Finally we had the Spokane Spring Minis show held by Deb Talbott. The performance division there was unbelievable! Wow! Also, lots of amazing halter horses as well to round out the day. Coming up next month we have NW Expo, a classic show for our Region that is celebrating 25 years in 2012! Congratulations to Traci on a sold-out show! It should be action packed! ****** Tom Dean (R2) Two shows to report for March, both inaugural presentations that were very well received and already in the works for next year. March 17th was Achy Acres Mini Spring Fling hosted by Heather Visser in Galt, CA. Some truly excellent minis were shown in all divisions. Add in the chance to visit with friends, old and new, chocolate, and a tasty pot-luck lunch, and the day was complete. March 25th was Over The Hump Live hosted by Donna Anderson in Pahrump, NV. With divisions for Breyers, Stones, Minis, Customs, ARs, and China, there was a class for everyone to enjoy. We also enjoyed being able to use the country club's grill (in the same building) for lunch. Anyone who missed these two new shows should definitely mark their calendars for next year. Coming up: The Fantastic Plastic Classic on April 14th A Performance Show April 15th Bay Area All Halter Custom Classic and China Show April 15th All in San Martin, CA ****** Pauline Entin (R3) Hello everyone! I hope it is warming up wherever you are. We're expected to have up to 10 inches of snow here this weekend (mid-April!) - but that's an anomaly. Colorado had its first member show of the new season at the end of March - the appropriately named "Colorado Kick Off" show. This show was followed the following weekend by Little Guys Live in Colorado Springs. Next up in Colorado is High Plains Live on April 21. Tucson saw the return of Jewel Heist Live on April 7-8. I saw some pictures from that show, and woo-eee, there were some awesome models on display. Next up for Arizona is an all-performance show on April 28th. There is also a non-member (not a NAN qualifier) show scheduled for Scottsdale on April 21, at the Doll House toy store. Unfortunately, we don't have any shows scheduled for New Mexico or Utah this spring. Our hobbyists in those states are road warriors! I encourage region members to email me with any NAMHSA related questions or concerns they may have. ****** Carra McClelland (R4) No Report ****** Lyn Norbury (R5) For March Lone Star Live was hosted by Sue Stewart in Ft. Worth, TX. A fantastic 2 day show held on March, 10-11th. It was really good to see such a great turn out of familiar faces as well as new faces in the crowd. Must have been a record breaking miles traveled to come to a regional show by EL. April will bring us Tornado Alley Live, the Land of OZ! which is also hosted by Jacklyn Catina in OKC, OK, on April 28th. Due to Jacklyn's health issue, Tornado Alley will be hosted by Sue Stewart as acting agent so the show can still go on. This will be Region 5's last chance to get those final pieces qualified for NAN 2012. A special thank you to everyone pitching in to see that this show is still going to happen. Sincere best wishes to Jackie for a speedy recovery from ALL of Region 5!! ****** Jackie Moore (R6) Hello All! There were two shows in Region 6 in March. Carolina Gold Classic was held in Monroe, NC on March 10. This was a large, well-run, and super-competitive show! The show's "extras", such as the Novice Division, the fun class futurities, and the inaugural Performance Challenge, were all a huge hit. Carolina Gold Classic is definitely a don't-miss show in our region. Hollow Horse Live was held in Cumming, GA on March 31. This was an all-OF specialty show which, by all accounts, was great fun! There are no shows scheduled in the region for April; next up on the Region 6 calendar is South Florida Live on May 12 in Pompano Beach, FL. ****** Stacy Faraci (R7) March was a blast in Region 7! Spring has officially started show season with the always fun Model Horse Mania and March wrapped up with Tri State Live! April will bring the ever popular Model Horses Anonymous to Region 7 which is sure to be a blast all around. ****** Marilou Mol (R8) Hi, all! The weather has continued good overall, and March began to heat up with model shows! March 17 was the date of the Great Lakes Congress No Frills show. It was completely sold out, and had excellent competition as always! Then March 24 saw the Show for the Cure Live! Hosted by Jenna Nejman and her family, this show was celebrating its fifth year, and has raised almost $20,000 for cancer research over its run so far! It was an excellent show as always (It's been the runner-up Member Show of the Year twice I believe!), and it was a fun time as well! ****** Pat Coulter (R9) There was only one show in March for R9, Mid-Atlantic Regionals in Queen Anne, MD. A perennial favorite, it was a packed and sold out hall once again. I'd just *love* to see some photos posted to the Facebook page! (hint, hint) With April winding down, there are just TWO more shows left in the show year in our region. Time to start planning your NAN entries! ****** Kate Cabot (R10) No Report ****** Terri Wright (R11) March was a quiet month in region 11, but that doesn't mean that we weren't preparing for shows! Sugar High live was in high gear (more updates to come with April's report) and far in the mountains, East Kootenay live is under preparation for May 5th! Good luck! Posted by Teresa Candelaria, NAMHSA PR 4/25/2012 | |