2013 NAMHSA Annual Meeting

The 2013 NAMHSA Annual Meeting will be held in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania at the North American Nationals on Saturday, June 22 at 12:30PM.

There will be a break during the show to introduce new members to the Board of Directors, thank outgoing members and NAN volunteers, announce the 2013 NAMHSA Member Show of the Year and much, much more!

Current NAMHSA President, Teresa Buzzell, welcomes anyone who would like to attend the meeting.

2013 Member Show of the Year Nominees

The nominees are in! Here are the finalists for the 2013 Member Show of the Year Award.

• Carolina Gold Classic held March 9, 2013 by Julia Harmon in Monroe, North Carolina
• Delta Stampede held August 26, 2012 by Cindy Ruth in Stockton, California.
• GPMHS Go Big or Go Home Benefit Show held March 23, 2013 by Kelly Weimer in Kittaning, Pennsylvania.
• A Midwinter's Night Ball held January 11-13, 2013 by Kim Wandrey, Shannon Southard and Brad Johnson in Georgetown, Texas.
• Over the Hump Live held March 24, 2013 by Donna Anderson in Parumph, Nevada.
• The 25th Annual Southern Model Horse Convention held October 6, 2012 by Laura Behning in Covington, Georgia.
• Miami Valley Live held November 10, 2012 by Hilary Rossow in Greenville, Ohio.

Congratulations to all the nominees for their hard work. The winner will be announced during the Annual Meeting at the North American Nationals in Harrisburg. Good luck!

2013 Merit Award Drive at NAN

Beth Lamm, the Merit Awards Coordinator, will be accepting basic applications for Merit Awards at this year's North American Nationals all day on Friday and Saturday.

Typically when applying for basic Merit Awards applicants are limited to only ten applications every 60 days. Just as with 2012, the ten application limit will be lifted and applicants may submit an unlimited number of basic applications at $1 each paid via PayPal, cash or check (made payable to NAMHSA).

You may download the Merit Award Application at http://www.namhsa.org/meritawards/MA-Application2012.pdf or pick one up in person.

For more information visit http://www.namhsa.org/meritawards.htm or contact Beth at arabian300@aol.com.