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NAMHSA - October 1-15, 2011 News
NAMHSA News for the period of October 1-15, 2011 based on the minutes compiled by Bobbi Devine, Recording Secretary. *OCTOBER 3* --Bobbi Devine (RS) submitted the September 16-30, 2011 minutes report. These were approved today by Silke Brockmoeller (PRES). *OCTOBER 4* --Silke Brockmoeller (PRES) posted the October agenda: *1) Discuss if we will have auction for 2012 NAN, then vote if need be DONE ~ so now we need to look at year round fundraising 2) Will we re-post or extend deadline until end of Sept. for NAN Chair position? In progress, deadline now Oct. 3) Continue discussion on proxy showing for NAN judges ~ In process 4) Continue discussion for pay increase for Chair/Registrar ~ DONE 4) Continue discussion for pay increase for Judges ~ will begin discussion 5) Create job description and discuss pay rate for "Head Steward" ~ In process* --Silke Brockmoeller (PRES) requested that the solicitations for NAN 2012 Chair be re-posted, as there are still no applicants. --Teresa Buzzell (VP) motioned that the Board vote on whether or not to allow NAN judges to be able to proxy show at NAN. This was seconded by Silke Brockmoeller (PRES). After this initial vote is complete, and if it is in favor of allowing the change, then further discussion will be needed to craft the policy. *OCTOBER 5* The following poll closed: POLL QUESTION: Should the NAN 2011 bid proposals be made public? Yes (12 votes) -Tracy Eilers (R1) -Tom Dean (R2) -Pauline Entin (R3) -Carra McClelland (R4) -Lyn Norbury (R5) -Jackie Moore (R6) -Stacy Faraci (R7) -Marilou Mol (R8) -Pat Coulter (R9) -Kate Cabot (R10) -Terri Wright (R11) No (0 votes) Abstain (0 votes) *OCTOBER 6* --Silke Brockmoeller (PRES) requested that the files for the NAN 2011 bids be posted to the files section of the NAMHSA-Discussion group for public viewing. *OCTOBER 11* --Carra McClelland (R4) posted that since the deadline for NAN 2012 Chair applications has passed with no applicants, she and Stacy Faraci (R7) are willing to step up as NAN 2012 Co-Chairs. --Silke Brockmoeller (PRES) apologized for not being active due to a business conference, but did say that she received one application for NAN 2012 Chair and would forward it to the Board. She requested Carra and Stacy formally post their application so that the Board can discuss and vote for NAN 2012 Chair. --Silke Brockmoeller (PRES) forwarded an application from Jacquie Fernandez for NAN 2012 Chair. --Carra McClelland (R4) formally posted her's and Stacy's application to co-chair NAN 2012. --Silke Brockmoeller (PRES) forwarded a thank-you and you're welcome message from former NAMHSA President Jackie Arns-Rossi. --Terri Wright (R11) asked for clarification on the amount of involvement a show entrant can have in the planning of a show. It was agreed that the bylaws do not prohibit an entrant from assisting with advertising and/or soliciting donations. *OCTOBER 12* --Silke Brockmoeller (PRES) requested Bobbi Devine (RS) to set up a poll for the purpose of voting on whether or not to allow NAN judges to show by proxy on the days they judge. Poll was begun. --Silke Brockmoeller (PRES) motioned to appoint Jim West as NAN 2012 Registrar. Carra McClelland (R4) seconded the motion. *OCTOBER 13* --Silke Brockmoeller (PRES) requested Bobbi Devine (RS) to set up a poll for the purpose of appointing Jim West as NAN 2012 Registrar. Poll was begun. --Silke Brockmoeller (PRES) prompted the Board to continue discussing the applicants for NAN 2012 Chair, and to vote in the current polls so that things may keep moving. --Silke Brockmoeller (PRES) formally welcomed Beth Lamm as the new Merit Award Coordinator. She requested Teresa C. and Pauline to post an announcement to the hobby at large. --Gail Schuenemann (SMS and interim MAC) posted that she and Jill would be seeing Beth over the weekend, and would transfer all MAC materials to Beth then. She requested Lynn Weber to make the contact changes on the website. --Teresa Candelaria (PR) posted the draft announcement for the new Merit Award Coordinator for review. --Teresa Buzzell (VP) relayed that a new attorney has been assigned to the Lauren Wood case, and the revised proposal has been approved and sent to Lauren Wood's attorney for review. *OCTOBER 14* --The following poll closed: POLL QUESTION: Should NAN judges be allowed to show via proxy on the days that they judge? YES (9 votes) -Tracy Eilers (R1) -Tom Dean (R2) -Carra McClelland (R4) -Lyn Norbury (R5) -Jackie Moore (R6) -Marilou Mol (R8) -Pat Coulter (R9) -Terri Wright (R11) NO (3 votes) -Pauline Entin (R3) -Stacy Faraci (R7) -Kate Cabot (R10) ABSTAIN (0 votes) --Teresa Buzzell (VP) posted that since the vote has concluded for the NAN judges showing by proxy the Board should discuss if this new policy would be put into effect for NAN 2012 or NAN 2013. REGIONAL REPORTS Region 1 (Tracy Eilers) No Report ****** Region 2 (Tom Dean) No Report ****** Region 3 (Pauline Entin) September was a nice month for most of the region, although in my area, we had some hard rain and flooding. I heard Rocky Mountain Rendezvous in Colorado was a lot of fun. Jim is a great organizer and show host. There were no shows in the rest of the region during Sept - many places were still pretty darn hot! The first fall show in Arizona is Saturday October 15th and is an all performance affair in Tucson. In November, we have Tucson Mountain Live on the 12th. Until next month - ****** Region 4 (Carra McClelland) Region 4 saw the return of the popular Dream Acres Live in Iowa on May 14th! With a second edition in the works on November 12, 2011. Fun times in Iowa! North Dakota was descended upon by showers from a number of states and Canada for Rough Riders Live in July! This two-day event was well attended and enthusiastically received! Coming up in November is the super fun Spirit Horse All Mini show in Omaha, NE on the 5th. This show is always a good time. Everyone have a happy Halloween! ****** Region 5 (Lyn Norbury) September came and went with all being quiet on the show front, but October was started off with a really fast paced and fun Spookie Okie Live on the 1st. What a really good show it was! Kudos to Jacklyn Catena for hosting it. The Model Horse Expo will be held on the 15th in Wichita, hosted by Jessica Geer. It should be another great one. There will be 2 shows held in November. Red Dirt Roundup will be on the 12th and 13th, a 2 day show in Midwest City, Ok., and Mid Ark will be held in Greenbriar, Ark. on the 19th. ****** Region 6 (Jackie Moore) Hello All! There were no shows in Region 6 in September. At the time of this report, the 24th annual Southern Model Horse Convention has already occurred, but I'll save that show report for the October Region 6 report. There are two shows coming up in November - Peach State Live in Gainesville, GA on Nov 5, and Rockin' Redneck Roundup Live in Kissimmee, FL on Nov 26. We're looking forward to them both! ****** Region 7 (Stacy Faraci) September brought Region 7 to Nicholasville Kentucky, right outside of Lexington for Bluegrass Outrageous Model Horse Bash, or BOMB! Hosted by Rebecca Jann of "The Playroom" the day was filled with outrageous fun including a dessert contest and an ice cream eating contest both with Breyers for prizes! Region 7 is gearing up for American Quarter Horse Congress in October in Columbus Ohio and will finish the year out strong with Miami Valley Live! ****** Region 8 (Marilou Mol) Hi, all! Region 8 was back on track in September with three shows. The first show was "Meows & Minis" hosted by Chris Wallbruch in Itasca, Illinois. This show has benefitted Cat Guardians, a no-kill cat shelter in the Chicagoland area, for eight years. I was unable to attend this year, but heard it was excellent as always! Over its existence, "Meows & Minis" has raised over $15,000 for the shelter! Way to go, Chris! Also in September was the Great Lakes Congress No Frills show held on the 17th. A GLC No Frills show features recycled ribbons, some cool donations, and tough competition! Rounding out the month, on September 25th the UP Equifest show was held in Michigan. Adonica Badura hosts the show, and I'm sure entrants had a great time! See you all in November! ****** Region 9 (Pat Coulter) No Report ****** Region 10 (Kate Cabot) No Report ****** Region 11 (Terri Wright) No Report Posted by Teresa Candelaria, NAMHSA PR 11/10/2011 | |
Last updated on November 10, 2011 |