03/17/2020 - Important Covid19 Message From the NAMHSA Board of Directors

Official communications regarding NAN and qualifying shows

A number of upcoming NAN qualifying shows have been hit hard by directives from local governments concerning the current world-wide health crisis, COVID19. The NAMHSA Board of Directors takes this issue very seriously and commends show-holders for upholding these directives regarding large gatherings of people.

At this time, the Board is issuing these guidelines for show-holders wishing to either postpone or cancel their events occurring between now and April 30, 2020.

1. No show will be considered officially cancelled or postponed without communication sent directly to Lindsay Diamond, Show Member Secretary at show-secretary@namhsa.org. This email must contain the show name, date affected, and details about the show's future; be it a cancellation or postponement date. Facebook messages or posts - either sent directly to Lindsay or posted in various groups, are not accepted as official communication. All shows officially cancelled or postponed will be marked as such on the website. Please direct all questions regarding entrant refunds and the like to the show holder directly.
2. Any show holder wishing to postpone their show with no changes to the show format/classlist will be assessed no additional fees other than postage for stickers for their NAN cards reflecting the new date. This postage of $7.95 USD will be due prior to stickers being sent out. Show holder's will be contacted by Lindsay Diamond once these are ready for shipping.
3. Any show holder wishing to postpone their show, with changes to the showing format/classlist, and has NAN cards already in hand will be assessed the $10 change fee and the $7.95 shipping postage for stickers. Payment is required before stickers and additional cards (if necessary) will be sent out. Show holders will be contacted by Lindsay Diamond once these are ready for shipping.
4. Any show holder wishing to cancel their show during this time will be eligible for a refund of show fees. Refunds will be contingent on the return of the NAN cards to Lindsay Diamond.

Please note, all payment for stickers and/or change fee or postage will be sent to Treasurer Janice Cox at treasurer@namhsa.org. Information about the show in the PayPal transaction itself (show name, show holder name, and what the payment is for - sticker postage or change fees or both) is REQUIRED for prompt action.

At this time, the NAMHSA Board of Directors will NOT extend the showing year past the traditional end date of April 30. Neither is the Board considering cancelling the 2020 North American National Show at this time. For anyone concerned about the shows occurring in May and beyond, the Board will be monitoring the situation closely, and will consider extending this non-penalty period further as things progress.

We thank you for your understanding at this time and hope everyone can stay safe and well during this time.