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NAMHSA Highlights - June 2019
Here's just a few things the Board of Directors has been working on the past few months.
Financial Reports
Quarterly financials for the first quarter of 2019 can be viewed here.
May 2019 financials can be viewed here.
*We received a PayPal donation of $81.29 from Lauren Maultsby. Thank you Lauren!
Business From April
Business From May
New Business Expected for June
July Agenda
Next agenda estimated to be issued first week of July.
Any requests to be added to the agenda need to be submitted by email to Sara Parr.
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Sunday, June 23, 2019
06/18/2019 NAMHSA Highlights - June 2019
06/16/2019 2019 Member Show of the Year Nominees
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2019 Member Show of the Year Nominees
The nominees are in and deliberation has begun! Here are the finalists for the 2019 Member Show of the Year Award:
Congratulations to all the show holder nominees for their hard work. The winner plus two runner-ups will be announced at the Annual Meeting in Lexington, KY at the Clarion Hotel North on July 10, 2019 at 7:30. Shortly thereafter, the winner and runner-ups will be announced via MailChimp, our Facebook page and YahooGroups.
Once the 2019 winner is announced, NAMHSA will announce the start of accepting nominations for the 2020 Member Show of the Year. Shows can be nominated at any point in the show year so if you have attended a great show in the later half of 2019, feel free to nominate! Any NAMHSA Approved show held between May 1, 2019 and April 30, 2020 will be eligible for nomination.
Super Cali Fragilistic winning photo courtesy of Jennifer Buxton. |
06/15/2019 2019 NAMHSA Election Results
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2019 NAMHSA Election Results
NAMHSA would like to congratulate Bethany Shaw (R1), Vicky Kitzman (R3), Amber Stearnes (R5), Sydney Epley (R7), LeeAnn Bachman (R9) and Lynn Royea (R11) on winning their respective regions' Regional Representative Elections. New and returning odd numbered Regional Representatives will began their 2019-2020 terms July 10th at the Annual Meeting in Kentucky. Please come out to meet your Representative and all our hardworking volunteers if you are attending Breyerfest.
Welcome Volunteers to NAMHSA!
The NAMHSA Board of Directors are also excited to announce the vote regarding medallions and their eligibility for NAN cards was passed overwhelmingly in favor. Medallions, as well as bas reliefs and busts are now eligible for NAN qualifying status and will receive NAN cards at upcoming local shows.
Bring out those bas reliefs, busts and medallions! We look forward to seeing the best from the 2019-2020 qualifying year at the 2020 NAN!
Voter Turnout:
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06/15/2019 You are invited to dinner & more!
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You are invited to dinner & more!
Going to Breyerfest and want to catch up with friends, fellow hobbyists and NAMHSA? The NAMHSA Board of Directors invites the hobby to an evening of hobby activities Wednesday, July 10, 2019 from 6pm - 9pm. This event will be held at the Clarion Hotel Conference Center - North (aka "the CHIN") in Lexington, Kentucky.
The evening starts with a dinner buffet at 6pm and requires advance ticket purchase/RSVP. The menu includes: two salad options (classic Caesar with garlic croutons & grated parmesan or spinach salad with bacon, hard boiled egg, & balsamic), two entree options (honey mustard glazed pork loin with bourbon sauce or slow-roasted carved prime rib with au jus and horseradish cream), and sides of two vegetables and freshly baked rolls. Dessert will include homemade caramel apple bread pudding, New York style cheesecake and old-fashioned Kentucky Derby pie, a MUST TRY local favorite for Lexington. Ice water, freshly brewed coffee, decaffeinated coffee, and iced tea included. A cash bar will be available for other (alcoholic) beverage options.
Dinner will be FREE to current NAMHSA members. Not a member? The cost for dinner will be $30 and will include a FREE two year membership with the organization. Ticket purchase will be required for the dinner event, regardless of membership status.Tickets are available through Eventbright and are on sale (extended!) until June 21, 2019. You can keep up to date with all the dinner details through Facebook here.
NAMHSA will also be hosting an educational hobby display and educational opportunity on Thursday evening, July 11th, 2019 from 5pm-9pm, to be held just outside the Clarion Ballroom, Breyerfest Artisan Gallery. All are welcome to come by and join in or just watch. Currently, displays will range from a variety of topics that may include:
Topic line-up and presenters are subject to change without notice. You can keep abreast of all changes via Facebook here.
The Annual NAMHSA Meeting will follow dinner at the same location at 7:30pm. The meeting is open to all hobbyists, members and non-members alike, new or old to the organization. Outgoing President Sara Parr will be speaking about such topics as what the Board of Directors has been doing, the incoming Board volunteers, and more. She will also be announcing the winner of the Member Show of the Year. You can track details of the meeting, and indicate interest in attending through Facebook here. RSVP not required but is recommended, as there may be some surprises in store for attendees.
We will also have a box for NAN card recycling available during these events.
Have a question regarding any part of our activities? Please contact President Sara Parr directly at president@namhsa.org.
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06/06/2019 Welcome Back to Mary Snyder
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Welcome Back to Mary Snyder
The NAMHSA Board of Directors recently voted to confirm Mary Snyder's reappointment as Merit Award Coordinator for another term. We hope that the continuation of Mary's tenure with the BOD will result in even bigger and better things for the Merit Award program.
If you wish to learn more about the program, please visit our website here or contact Mary Ann directly here.
Congratulations and thank you for renewing your volunteering with us Mary!
Voting results of record: Yes - 11: Bethany Shaw (Reg 1), Robin Kent (Reg 2), Vicky Kitzman (Reg 3), Lindsay Diamond (Reg 4), Amber Stearnes (Reg 5), Nicole Ramos (Reg 6), Melissa Meador (Reg 7), Meghan Namaste (Reg 8), Rachel Stacy (Reg 9), Christina Riley (Reg 10), Lynn Royea (Reg 11). No - 0, Abstain - 0. |
06/01/2019 Join us for a night of information, education and food!
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Join us for a night of information, education and food!
Going to Breyerfest and want to catch up with friends, fellow hobbyists and NAMHSA? The NAMHSA Board of Directors invites the hobby to an evening of hobby activities Wednesday, July 10, 2019 from 6pm - 9pm. This event will be held at the Clarion Hotel Conference Center - North (aka "the CHIN") in Lexington, Kentucky.
The evening starts with a dinner buffet at 6pm and requires advance ticket purchase/RSVP. The menu includes: two salad options (classic Caesar with garlic croutons & grated parmesan or spinach salad with bacon, hard boiled egg, & balsamic), two entree options (honey mustard glazed pork loin with bourbon sauce or slow-roasted carved prime rib with au jus and horseradish cream), and sides of two vegetables and freshly baked rolls. Dessert will include homemade caramel apple bread pudding, New York style cheesecake and old-fashioned Kentucky Derby pie, a MUST TRY local favorite for Lexington. Ice water, freshly brewed coffee, decaffeinated coffee, and iced tea included. A cash bar will be available for other (alcoholic) beverage options.
Dinner will be FREE to current NAMHSA members. Not a member? The cost for dinner will be $30 and will include a FREE two year membership with the organization. Ticket purchase will be required for the dinner event, regardless of membership status.Tickets are available through Eventbright and are on sale NOW through June 14, 2019. You can keep up to date with all the dinner details through Facebook here.
The Annual NAMHSA Meeting will follow dinner at the same location at 7:30pm. The meeting is open to all hobbyists, members and non-members alike, new or old to the organization. Outgoing President Sara Parr will be speaking about such topics as what the Board of Directors has been doing, the incoming Board volunteers, and more. She will also be announcing the winner of the Member Show of the Year. You can track details of the meeting, and indicate interest in attending through Facebook here. RSVP not required but is recommended, as there may be some surprises in store for attendees.
TNAMHSA will also be hosting an educational hobby display and educational opportunity on Thursday evening, July 11th, 2019 from 5pm-9pm, to be held just outside the Clarion Ballroom, Breyerfest Artisan Gallery. All are welcome to come by and join in or just watch. Currently, displays will range from a variety of topics that may include:
Topic line-up and presenters are subject to change without notice. You can keep abreast of all changes via Facebook here.
We will also have a box for NAN card recycling available during the events.
Have a question regarding any part of our activities? Please contact President Sara Parr directly at president@namhsa.org.
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05/28/2019 NAMHSA Board of Directors Revise Fantasy Entry Qualifications and Requirements
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NAMHSA Board of Directors Revise Fantasy Entry Qualifications and Requirements
In April 2019, the NAMHSA Board of Directors voted in revised requirements and new qualifications for fantasy entries seeking NAN qualifications at member shows. The proposal, brought forth by Rachel Stacy in conjunction with research by Christina Riley (Region 10), was approved as follows:
NAMHSA Policies, Section IV. NAN, Subsection C. NAN Qualification - 6 Fantasy Equine
T6) Fantasy Equine eligibility is limited to equine based fantasy models such as: Equine Unicorns, Pegasus, Hippocampus, Hippogriff, Thestral, Zombie Horse, Skeletal Horse, or other fantasy equines which depict a creature that is at least 50% equine in form.
a. Determination of the 50% compliance for equine creatures is decided at the show level at discretion of the show holder; this may be delegated to the show judge(s).
(1.) Approval of the 50% compliant equine models at the local show level does *not* guarantee eligibility at North American Nationals. This will be at the discretion of the NAN Registrar or NAN Chair at NAN during judging. (Approval can be obtained in advance by contacting the Registrar prior to NAN Registration). (2.) Creatures that have partial human anatomy or anatomy similar to humans, are not allowed even if they are more than 50% equine.
b. OF models will be judged based on collectibility criteria already outlined on the NAMHSA website and in the NAN packet.
c. CM/AR entries will be judged based on artistry of the sculpture, lack of prepping and painting flaws, overall presentation and believability of the creature's biomechanics.
This will go into effect this showing year (2019-2020). If you are a show holder who's show has already been approved and you would like to make changes to your classlist regarding these new policies, please contact Show Member Secretary Lindsay Diamond. If you have questions regarding how these changes affect showing fantasy in general, please contact your Regional Representative. Email links are here (HOTLINK contact page).
Voting Record of Issue:
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05/23/2019 Open NAMHSA Volunteer Opportunities
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05/21/2019 New NAMHSA Volunteer Opportunities!
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New NAMHSA Volunteer Opportunities!
Are you interested in being involved in NAMHSA? Do you have a passion for social media or working with youth? We have two NEW Volunteer positions that need YOU!
Social Media Coordinator
A brand new position within NAMSHA, the Social Media Coordinator will work closely with the Public Relations person and the Board of Directors in general. Duties will include:
The Social Media Coordinator will need to have a good working knowledge of current social media platforms, best practices of same, and be able to research new and upcoming platforms with an eye towards how they can be used to further NAMSHA in the hobby. He/she should also be a self-starter to insure consistent and timely posts/interactions on our social media outlets. Having excellent written communication skills is paramount as is a good understanding of grammar and producing/creating media in various forms (i.e. photography). The position does require some creativity and brainstorming to improve our social media presence as well as monthly reports to the BOD (which shall be included in the NAMHSA News) as to changes and improvements in analytics, participation and usage.
The position will start immediately and will have a two-year term. This position will be appointed by the President, with approval via majority vote by the Board of Directors. This position is a non-voting position and eligible for re-appointment, if interested.
If interested, please fill out the application here by May 31, 2019.
NAMHSA Youth Coordinator
A brand new position within NAMSHA, the Youth Coordinator will work closely with the Board of Directors, and the public in general. Duties will include:
The Youth Coordinator will need to have good knowledge of current outlets available to youth (i.e. 4-H, live showing opportunities etc), be a self-starter and willing to reach out to organizations and people without having a point of contact and be comfortable with youth of all ages, and would need to be available to contribute to Board discussions on all things Youthful in the Hobby. The position does require monthly reports to the BOD for inclusion in the NAMHSA News.
The position will start immediately and will have a two-year term. This position will be appointed by the President, with approval via majority vote by the Board of Directors. This position is a non-voting position and eligible for re-appointment, if interested.
If interested, please fill out the application here by May 31, 2019.
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05/20/2019 Nominations are Needed for Regional Rep
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Nominations are Needed for Regional Rep
Currently, there are NO Regional Representative nominations from Region 11. The current Regional Rep is not running for election to another term and without a nomination, your region will NOT be represented on the NAMHSA Board of Directors after the new year cycles in July. Ballots are to be out later this month and it is important that there be a Regional Rep vote for Region 11 on that ballot.
Current NAMHSA Showholders and Individual Members, you need to nominate candidates for Regional Representative. As a NAMHSA Showholder and Individual Member, it is your privilege and responsibility to nominate candidates for your region.
The NAMHSA 2019-2021 Regional Representatives will take office at the public Annual Meeting in July 2019. Their term will be for two years, ending at NAN 2021. This year, only ODD-numbered regions are up for election (even-numbered regions will be up for election in 2020). Showholders and Individual Members may nominate anyone for the office (including themselves), however, you MUST be certain the person you are nominating has confirmed they are willing to run for office. Current office holders (whose terms are expiring at the July 2019 public Annual Meeting) may be nominated again, provided they are willing to run for re-election. The nominee must reside within the Region for which he or she is nominated.
Candidates need to be aware that the job requires a lot of communicating between the members in their region and the Board, and requires making the time and commitment to QUICKLY respond to Board work and issues. Board members assume ultimate responsibility for running NAMHSA and assuring a quality NAN. Daily internet accessibility is required, as the NAMHSA Board is primarily an online forum and email entity. It requires the ability to read and respond to Board forum posts and emails every day. Representatives are a moderator of their respective regional Yahoo group lists, and are encouraged to participate in discussions with their constituents regarding NAMHSA issues.
The NAMHSA Board of Directors includes 11 Regional Representatives, who are nominated by the member showholders or individual members within their region.
THE NOMINATION DEADLINE IS MAY 27, 2019.
Voting Ballots for the election will be sent out in May. To send in your nominee(s), you must provide ALL of the information requested below. NAMHSA has to contact each nominee to confirm they want to run, so complete contact information is essential. Your nomination should be submitted here or emailed to the NAMHSA Recording Secretary. To send your nomination via email, simply copy and paste the information below into a new email and send to vote@namhsa.org. Please put “NAMHSA Nominee” in your subject line.
NOMINATION FORM
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05/17/2019 NAMHSA Updates Qualifying Policies Regarding NAN Cards
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NAMHSA Updates Qualifying Policies Regarding NAN Cards
In April 2019, the NAMHSA Board of Directors voted a change in policy with regards to qualifying and extention of NAN cards in the event that NAN is cancelled or the date has changed. The proposal, brought forth by President Sara Parr and seconded by Region 3 Representative Vicky Kitzman, was approved as follows:
NAMHSA Policy IV. NAN, Section D 4. In case of Cancellation or Date Change of NAN, qualification Cards will automatically be extended for additional 1 year of eligibility.
Of immediate interest for our members, show holders and hobbyists alike, this policy will resolve the current need of a Board vote when NAN does not occur or in the instance of a date change. As NAN 2019 will not be held, all NAN cards that are expiring in 2019 will be eligible for use at NAN 2020.
Voting record of issue:
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05/16/2019 Last Chance for Member Show of the Year (MSOTY) Nominations!
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Last Chance for Member Show of the Year (MSOTY) Nominations!
Did you go to an incredible show and think it deserves some recognition for how great it was? NAMHSA is currently accepting nominations for the 2018-2019 Member Show of the Year. Any NAN-Qualifying Show held between May 1, 2018 and April 30, 2019 is eligible for nomination by any exhibitor regardless of their membership status with NAMHSA. A show may be nominated at any point in the show year.
The 2018-2019 MSOTY Committee is chaired by Chris Walbruch, who has ably handled the responsibility in the past. The Committee is made up of the Chair, a volunteer from each region and the previous year's winning showholder. If you wish to join the committee, openings will be announced at a later date.
Please visit the Member Show of the Year page here for more information. Click here to nominate a show.
Nominations will be accepted until May 20, 2019.
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04/05/2019 Time to Nominate Reps for Regions 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11
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Time to Nominate Reps for Regions 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11
Have you always wanted to know how the world’s largest model horse hobby organization works from the inside? Do you have ideas about how to make the model horse showing world bigger and better? Do you have what it takes to represent your Region on the NAMHSA Board of Directors? If you have answered yes to these questions, then NAMHSA Wants YOU!
Current NAMHSA Showholders and Individual Members, it is time to nominate candidates for Regional Representative for Regions 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11. As a NAMHSA Showholder and Individual Member, it is your privilege and responsibility to nominate candidates for your region.
The NAMHSA 2019-2021 Regional Representatives will take office at the public Annual Meeting in July 2019. Their term will be for two years, ending at NAN 2021. This year, only ODD-numbered regions are up for election (even-numbered regions will be up for election in 2020). Showholders and Individual Members may nominate anyone for the office (including themselves), however, you MUST be certain the person you are nominating has confirmed they are willing to run for office. Current office holders (whose terms are expiring at the July 2019 public Annual Meeting) may be nominated again, provided they are willing to run for re-election. The nominee must reside within the Region for which he or she is nominated.
Candidates need to be aware that the job requires a lot of communicating between the members in their region and the Board, and requires making the time and commitment to QUICKLY respond to Board work and issues. Board members assume ultimate responsibility for running NAMHSA and assuring a quality NAN. Daily internet accessibility is required, as the NAMHSA Board is primarily an online forum and email entity. It requires the ability to read and respond to Board forum posts and emails every day. Representatives are a moderator of their respective regional Yahoo group lists, and are encouraged to participate in discussions with their constituents regarding NAMHSA issues.
The NAMHSA Board of Directors includes 11 Regional Representatives, who are nominated by the member showholders or individual members within their region.
Here are the NAMHSA Regions. Please remember that only *ODD-numbered* (bolded) regions are eligible for election this year.
*THE NOMINATION DEADLINE IS April 20, 2019.*
Voting Ballots for the election will be sent out in April. To send in your nominee(s), you must provide ALL of the information requested below. NAMHSA has to contact each nominee to confirm they want to run, so complete contact information is essential. Your nomination should be submitted here or emailed to the NAMHSA Recording Secretary. To send your nomination via email, simply copy and paste the information below into a new email and send to vote@namhsa.org. Please put “NAMHSA Nominee” in your subject line.
NOMINATION FORM
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04/052019 Special Election: NAMHSA Seeks a Vice President
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Special Election: NAMHSA Seeks a Vice President
Due to the recent resignation of the Vice President, we are in need of a new Vice President. The position will take office after being voted in and the term will expire after Breyerfest 2019, at which time they will then assume the office of President (for one year.) Current Showholders and Individual Members can nominate others or themselves for this position, as long as the nominated person has been asked beforehand.
Candidates need to be aware that the job requires making the time and commitment to QUICKLY respond to Board work and issues. Board members assume ultimate responsibility for running NAMHSA and assuring a quality NAN. Daily Internet accessibility is required, as the NAMHSA Board is primarily an online forum and email entity. It requires the ability to read and respond to Board forum posts and emails every day.
Vice Presidential duties include:
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03/23/2019 NAMSHA Welcomes New Recording Secretary, Rachel Leslie
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NAMSHA Welcomes New Recording Secretary, Rachel Leslie
Earlier this month, the NAMHSA Board of Directors voted Rachel Leslie as the new Recording Secretary. She is a lifelong collector whose serious hobby involvement began in 2015 as an entrant in Breyerfest Live. From there, she has entered shows all across the country, started judging and has even become a show hostess herself. She enjoys the hobby on social media and is very active on Instagram.
The Board of Directors would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this position and hope they will considering applying for other positions in the future.
Welcome aboard Rachel!
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03/14/2019 Member Show of the Year (MSOTY) Nominations
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Member Show of the Year (MSOTY) Nominations
Did you go to an incredible show and think it deserves some recognition for how great it was? NAMHSA is currently accepting nominations for the 2018-2019 Member Show of the Year. Any NAN-Qualifying Show held between May 1, 2018 and April 30, 2019 is eligible for nomination by any exhibitor regardless of their membership status with NAMHSA. A show may be nominated at any point in the show year.
The 2018-2019 MSOTY Committee is chaired by Chris Walbruch, who has ably handled the responsibility in the past. The Committee is made up of the Chair, a volunteer from each region and the previous year's winning showholder. If you wish to join the committee, openings will be announced at a later date.
Please visit the Member Show of the Year page for more information. Click here to nominate a show. Nominations will be accepted until May 1, 2019.
Photo taken at the Jennifer Show, 2017 MSTOY winner, provided by Jennifer Buxton. |
03/12/2019 Special Election: NAMHSA Seeks a Vice President
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Special Election: NAMHSA Seeks a Vice President
Due to the recent resignation of the Vice President, we are in need of a new Vice President. The position will take office after being voted in and the term will expire after Breyerfest 2019, at which time they will then assume the office of President (for one year.) Current Showholders and Individual Members can nominate others or themselves for this position, as long as the nominated person has been asked beforehand.
Candidates need to be aware that the job requires making the time and commitment to QUICKLY respond to Board work and issues. Board members assume ultimate responsibility for running NAMHSA and assuring a quality NAN. Daily Internet accessibility is required, as the NAMHSA Board is primarily an online forum and email entity. It requires the ability to read and respond to Board forum posts and emails every day.
Vice Presidential duties include:
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03/11/2019 Time to Nominate Reps for Regions 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11
Time to Nominate Reps for Regions 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11
Have you always wanted to know how the world’s largest model horse hobby organization works from the inside? Do you have ideas about how to make the model horse showing world bigger and better? Do you have what it takes to represent your Region on the NAMHSA Board of Directors? If you have answered yes to these questions, then NAMHSA Wants YOU!
Current NAMHSA Showholders and Individual Members, it is time to nominate candidates for Regional Representative for Regions 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11. As a NAMHSA Showholder and Individual Member, it is your privilege and responsibility to nominate candidates for your region.
The NAMHSA 2019-2021 Regional Representatives will take office at the public Annual Meeting in July 2019. Their term will be for two years, ending at NAN 2021. This year, only ODD-numbered regions are up for election (even-numbered regions will be up for election in 2020). Showholders and Individual Members may nominate anyone for the office (including themselves), however, you MUST be certain the person you are nominating has confirmed they are willing to run for office. Current office holders (whose terms are expiring at the July 2019 public Annual Meeting) may be nominated again, provided they are willing to run for re-election. The nominee must reside within the Region for which he or she is nominated.
Candidates need to be aware that the job requires a lot of communicating between the members in their region and the Board, and requires making the time and commitment to QUICKLY respond to Board work and issues. Board members assume ultimate responsibility for running NAMHSA and assuring a quality NAN. Daily internet accessibility is required, as the NAMHSA Board is primarily an online forum and email entity. It requires the ability to read and respond to Board forum posts and emails every day. Representatives are a moderator of their respective regional Yahoo group lists, and are encouraged to participate in discussions with their constituents regarding NAMHSA issues.
The NAMHSA Board of Directors includes 11 Regional Representatives, who are nominated by the member showholders or individual members within their region.
Here are the NAMHSA Regions. Please remember that only *ODD-numbered* (bolded) regions are eligible for election this year.
- Region 1: Washington, Alaska, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming
- Region 2: California, Hawaii, Mexico, Nevada
- Region 3: Utah, Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico
- Region 4: Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska
- Region 5: Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana
- Region 6: Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina
- Region 7: Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee
- Region 8: Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri
- Region 9: West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Washington D.C., Pennsylvania, New Jersey
- Region 10: Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York
- Region 11: Canada (all provinces)
*THE NOMINATION DEADLINE IS April 1, 2019.*
Voting Ballots for the election will be sent out in April. To send in your nominee(s), you must provide ALL of the information requested below. NAMHSA has to contact each nominee to confirm they want to run, so complete contact information is essential. Your nomination should be submitted here or emailed to the NAMHSA Recording Secretary. To send your nomination via email, simply copy and paste the information below into a new email and send to vote@namhsa.org. Please put “NAMHSA Nominee” in your subject line.
NOMINATION FORM
- YOUR name:
- YOUR Address (city, state):
- YOUR Region:
- My nominee for my region's Regional Representative is:
- Name:
- Address (city, state):
- Email address (Must provide!):
- **DID YOU ASK THIS PERSON IF THEY ARE WILLING TO BE A CANDIDATE?**
03/01/2019 Resignation of Vice President Beth Patterson
Resignation of Vice President Beth Patterson
Recently, Beth Patterson announced her resignation as Vice President to the NAMHSA Board of Directors. Beth requested we share her announcement with the organization at large. Here is that announcement:
To the Board of Directors (BOD) and all NAMHSA members:
As many of you know I was hospitalized the end of last year. I did not announce it widely but I was diagnosed with renal cancer. Recently I had surgery which successfully removed all the tumor and part of a kidney. I very much appreciate the BOD standing with me through the past months of medical problems and letting me work only as I was able.
Unfortunately since the surgery its become apparent there are still issues I need to deal with and the recovery is going to take much longer than I had hoped. At this time I do not expect to be capable of taking over the presidency in July as scheduled and I do not think its fair to wait any longer to get another VP in place who can handle the 'promotion' and take over .... especially one with the energy to continue Sara and the BOD's ambitious work updating the web site, creating a usable forum and presenting by-law updates to members to better suit future needs.
With that in mind, I have submitted my resignation to the BOD and President effective immediately. I am so so sorry (to those of you who I talked to and who voted me in) that I can't continue right now but I am committed to supporting all the work in progress and to hopefully be able to volunteer for a position with NAMHSA in the future when my health stabilizes.
Beth Patterson, Vice-President, NAMHSA
The Board of Directors wishes Beth the very best for her recovery and future health and thanks her for her time with us.
There will be an announcement in the upcoming days pertaining to filling the vacant position.
02/24/2019 NAMHSA Highlights - February 2019
NAMHSA Highlights - February 2019
Here's just a few things the Board of Directors has been working on for the month of February.
Financial Reports
Profit and Loss - December 31, 2018
- Individual Memberships - $2,130.00 YTD
- Show Fees - $6,529.75 YTD
- Merit Awards - $1,663.02 YTD
- NAN Fees - $21,827.34 YTD
- YTD 2018 Total Income - $32,150.11
2018 Final Expenses:
- Administrative - $600.00
- Credit Card Processing - $1,467.80
- Legal and Professional - $725.00
- Contract Services - $21.30
- Merit Award Expense - $1,116.41
- NAN 2018 - $32,526.05
- PayPal Fees - $691.57
- Postage - $199.90
- SMS Expenses - $5,101.45
- Storage - $758.00
- Subscriptions - $348.00
- YTD 2018 Expenses - $43,555.48
- Net Income YTD: (-$11,405.37)
New Board Business Expected for February
- New Recording Secretary orientation/announcement
- Special Appointee dedicated to Minutes - Past News updates - in conjunction with RS position
- Continuation of 2019 event details
- NEW NAN Cookie contest format - Proposal scheduled for Board review
- Proposal IN MOTION for medallions and bust NAN qualification status
- NAMHSA booths at regional events - Board review
- NAMHSA 2019 Member's invitational dinner event
- Website migration to new host provider
March Agenda
Next agenda estimated to be issued first week of March.
Any requests to be added to the agenda need to be submitted by email or direct message via Facebook to Sara Parr.
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