07/29/2021 - NAMHSA Annual Meeting, July 30th, 2021

The NAMHSA annual meeting will be held this Friday, July 30th, 2021 at 9pm EST! Due to the current pandemic, the annual meeting will take place on Zoom. Everyone is invited to join to welcome the new incoming Regional Representatives for odd numbered regions as well as the new President and Vice President. All attendees are encouraged to bring their favorite snack and drink, and settle in to get caught up on all the current NAMHSA news. We can’t wait to see you there! If you aren’t able to make it, don’t fret, the meeting will be recorded and posted to the NAMHSA Facebook page after. Whichever way you can join us, we are excited to “see” you! The link for the meeting will be sent out one to two days in advance via email, as well as posted on the official NAMHSA Facebook page. NAMHSA President is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: NAMHSA Annual Meeting Time: Jul 30, 2021 09:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/92804815446?pwd=ZjR6QmNSeVYrakppeWlJWHFHVENMZz09&fbclid=IwAR2scHxeGCrQQ8Xqd6VGQBaxzcPzeVQn7nPV_02eX2ljQvWCVbDfPLnl1b8#success Meeting ID: 928 0481 5446 Passcode: 021885 One tap mobile +13017158592,,92804815446#,,,,*021885# US (Washington DC) +13126266799,,92804815446#,,,,*021885# US (Chicago) Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 436 2866 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 928 0481 5446 Passcode: 021885 Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/adDKtd4Mua

07/28/2021 - Thank You NAMHSA's Departing Reps

 

The NAMHSA Board of Directors would like to take a moment to thank the departing board members for their service.   Bethany Shaw, Vicky Kitzman, Amber Stearnes, Sydney Epley and LeeAnn Bachman are all departing the Board of Directors after serving their regions as representative. I think we can speak for the hobby at large in saying that their service is not only appreciated, but was exceptional during what was a very challenging time for the entire world. Navigating the hobby through the difficult storm of COVID was an all hands on deck affair for the organization, and without each and every part of the team, NAMHSA could not have succeeded. Thank you so much to each of you for your time and commitment, the organization and hobby at large are grateful for all you have done! The Board of Directors would like to say a special thanks to LeeAnn, who will be staying on board as NAMHSA's Social Media Coordinator. The organization as a whole thrives because of devoted volunteers!

07/27/2021 - NAMHSA Annual Meeting, July 30th, 2021

 

The NAMHSA annual meeting will be held this Friday, July 30th, 2021 at 9pm EST! Due to the current pandemic, the annual meeting will take place on Zoom. Everyone is invited to join to welcome the new incoming Regional Representatives for odd numbered regions as well as the new President and Vice President. All attendees are encouraged to bring their favorite snack and drink, and settle in to get caught up on all the current NAMHSA news. We can’t wait to see you there! If you aren’t able to make it, don’t fret, the meeting will be recorded and posted to the NAMHSA Facebook page after. Whichever way you can join us, we are excited to “see” you! The link for the meeting will be sent out one to two days in advance via email, as well as posted on the official NAMHSA Facebook page.

07/19/2021 - NAMHSA Welcomes President Elena Lemm

 

The NAMHSA Board of Directors is proud to welcome our new President, Elena Lemm who comes to us from Region 5! Hi all, I am a long time model horse collector and artist. I started collecting when I was about 5, my first model was the liver chestnut FAM and FAF back when we lived in CO. I found the hobby community about 15 years ago and began showing. My first show was A Midwinter's Night Dream, held by the amazing show host Shannon Southard. I was hooked! Since then, I have been hosting my own shows in my home region, Yay Region 5!! Lemmonade Live, Labor Day Live and Merry Magnolia. I also photo show and am the Champion show coordinator and book designer for MEPSA. In addition to collecting and showing, I also customize models. My passion is drastic customs with mohair, especially Baroque breeds. Since that obviously wasn't enough, I am also the Model Horse Blab director (hobby website) and creator of High Point Ponies (Region 5 hobby club).  In non-model life, I have a successful bookkeeping business and teach horseback riding lessons at the most amazing dressage stable. I have four amazing horses: two mares (Susie and Holly) and two geldings (Snow and Cabernet). I have a very supportive and amazing husband (who doesn't mind how many horses there are in the house and around it) and two beautiful children. NAMHSA wise, I volunteered with NAMHSA as the fundraising coordinator for two years. I truly believe NAMHSA has a valuable place in the model horse community and that its continuity is important. The National Championship is the ultimate goal for showers, what could be greater? I'd love to see NAMHSA as an organization that not only puts on the most amazing annual model horse show, but also reaches out to new members and encourages participation and involvement within the hobby. Thank you for taking the time to get to know me better. I hope that you'll give me the opportunity to lead NAMHSA to a brighter future. Thank you, Elena The official vote tally is as follows: President: Elena Lemm- 96.00% 72 Abstain - 4.00%3 TOTAL 75

07/19/2021 - Eleanor Harvey 25 Years of NAMHSA Service

 

The NAMHSA Board of Directors would like to highlight an important milestone for NAMHSA’s longest serving volunteer. For the last 25 years, Eleanor Harvey has served the NAMHSA Board of Directors, but most recognizably and faithfully as our Parliamentarian. This exacting role has been expertly manned by Eleanor, with prompt and proper guidance no matter what the storm. Her discretion and candor are something that has brought an incredible gift to all those who have had the chance to serve with her as well as the organization as a whole. Eleanor has also served as NAMHSA President, Regional Representative, and has co-chaired the North American Nationals twice! The experience she brings to the board is, to say the least, absolutely priceless. On Friday, July 9th 2021, past NAMHSA President, Sara Parr, awarded Eleanor with a very special award in honor of her years of dedication and service. Created by Mountain View Studios expressly for this occasion, the NAMHSA Board of Directors wanted to celebrate this incredible milestone with a piece that was as unparalleled as she. Thank you Eleanor Harvey, for your 25 years of service! The NAMHSA Board of Directors, past and present, are honored to have you!

07/05/2021 - Coming Soon- NAMHSA Member Only Facebook Group!

 

Coming Soon- NAMHSA Member Only Facebook Group!  The NAMHSA Board of Directors is excited to announce a new membership benefit: a member exclusive group for all members! The BOD has voted unanimously to create a Member Exclusive group on Facebook for all current and future NAMHSA members. This is designed to not only allow members to interact with their representatives and the BOD in “real” time, but also to facilitate a streamlined communication device with the ability to receive official answers from members of the NAMHSA BOD. The Board of Directors is also excited for the possibility of inter-regional discussion, where members from all over North America can come to discuss any number of topics! Not since the days of NAMHSA Discussion on, Yahoo!Groups, has this been possible. It will also allow for a place where NAMHSA news can be found easily, quickly and with consistency. Another exciting factor is having an area that can host information for future North American Nationals events. Never before has NAMHSA had the ability to provide a forum to allow for direct questions and answers that can be seen by all members! Invites for the Facebook Group will begin rolling out this week! If you wish to become a member, here's a two things you need to do: Make sure you have "liked" the NAMHSA Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/NAMHSA Since the page owns the group, you must be a "fan" of NAMHSA’s Facebook page to receive an invite to become a member of the group. NAMHSA is not able to invite those who do not first “like” their page. If your name on Facebook does not match your name on your NAMHSA membership, please contact the member secretary to let her know. Please include a link to your Facebook profile so she can find you! NAMHSA will continue to release news via our mailing list for members who prefer not to use Facebook. Contact the member secretary via email at Show-secretary@namhsa.org

07/01/2021 - NAMHSA Seeks a Treasurer!

 

Join the NAMHSA Board of Directors and give back to the hobby NAMHSA seeks a new Treasurer! In light of the devastating passing of Jancie Cox, the NAMHSA Board of Directors is seeking applicants for the position of Treasurer. This position was expertly held by Janice, and while we know these are incredible shoes to fill, we are a hobby that is teeming with talent in every corner, and know that there is someone out there that can fill the role in their own monumental way.   The Treasurer is responsible for the following: a. Maintaining a day to day balance for the business checking account. b. Making deposits and informing the BOD of any discrepancies. c. Issuing checks as necessary to pay bills, fees, etc., with the approval of the BOD d. Collecting on any outstanding debts as proscribed by the law and the BOD. e. Providing a monthly and quarterly statement, reconciled with the bank statement, to the BOD for them to distribute. The online statement will be used if the paper statement is not available. f. Providing a monthly and quarterly statement of the breakdown of the monies in various subcategories so that the chairpersons for those committees know how much they have in their budgets and can ask for more from the BOD if needed. g. Review all summative reports compiled by the chairperson's of the various committees. Reports will be due within 14 days of end of event unless an extension has been granted by the BOD. h. Providing annual original records compiled during their tenure to the CPA for the annual audit and being available to answer any questions the CPA might have about financial matters during their tenure. i. Attending board meetings as defined by the bylaws or as needed. j. Providing all documents, etc., to the new treasurer upon election and start of their term. k. Being able to provide all documentation held during my tenure to the BOD upon 48 hours notice. Treasurer may be removed from their position without warning or any reason by the BOD. l. Treasurer will submit needed references and information as necessary for bonding to the agent for the bonding company. Potential nominees are asked to please consider the following: - Nominees should be familiar with the NAMHSA Financial Policies (located here:  https://namhsa.org/content/uploads/forms/NAMHSAFinancialPolicy.pdf )   - Nominees should be familiar with bookkeeping procedures. Accounting experience is preferred, but not required; small business or non-profit/organizational experience can be substituted.   - This position requires a commitment of 15-20 hours per month. The office holder must be a self-starter, prepared to initiate communication with the president and the BOD as required in the Bylaws and Policies, provide monthly updates, and provide monthly financial reports.   - This is a paid position. Please email recording-secretary@namhsa.org if you are interested in this position. Thank you.

06/24/2021 - NAMHSA Seeks a Vice President! Deadline Extended!

 

Join the NAMHSA Board of Directors and give back to the hobby NAMHSA currently has no nominees for this position. If you've been waiting for your chance to serve, now is the time! Have you always wanted to know how the world's largest model horse hobby organization works from the inside? Have you ideas about how to make the model horse showing world bigger and better? Do you have what it takes to represent the nation 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 Vice President. As a NAMHSA Showholder and Individual member, it is your privilege and responsibility to nominate candidates for the office. The NAMHSA 2021-2022 Vice President will take office at the public Annual Meeting in July 2021. Their term will be for one year, at which time they will then assume the office of President. 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. 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 with some non-Board email. It requires the ability to read and respond to Board forum posts and emails from the public every day. Vice Presidential duties include: Act as the first officer to the President to carry out NAMHSA business; Perform the duties of the President in the absence of the President; and Serve as the President's representative as directed. The VP has voting power. In addition, the VP will be a member of the Finance Committee, which includes the following duties: “The VP should have on-line access to review the accounts. The VP shall review the account balance on a random basis (no less than every other week), and shall view an image of every paid check. After each review, the VP shall post to the BOD the result of the review. The VP shall receive the paid checks and compare the reconciliations to the bank accounts and notify the finance committee that they have been approved. The VP shall NOT be a signer on the account.” The VP will also be responsible for reviewing and approving the monthly, quarterly, annual, and NAN financial reports. The sitting VP may show at NAN. After serving a one year term, the Vice President will assume the office of NAMHSA President for a one year term beginning at the membership meeting held in conjunction with NAN. Please review NAMHSA Bylaws Article V, Section 4 for information regarding the office of NAMHSA President. THE NOMINATION DEADLINE IS July 10, 2021***. Voting Ballots for the election will be sent out in July. 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 at https://namhsa.org/vp-nominations/ 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 Name: Address: Region: My nominee for Vice President is: Name: Address: Region: Email address (Must provide!): **DID YOU ASK THIS PERSON IF THEY ARE WILLING TO BE A CANDIDATE?**

06/24/2021 - NAMHSA Seeks a President! Deadline Extended!

 

Join the NAMHSA Board of Directors and give back to the hobby NAMHSA currently has no nominees for this position. If you've been waiting for your chance to serve, now is the time! • serve as the primary spokesperson for NAMHSA;• serve as ex-officio member of NAMHSA committees; • ensure that all members of the Board of Directors are informed and able to participate in all discussions of the Board; • initiate the forming of any committees needed to carry out NAMHSA business, and appoint a committee chairperson with consent of the Board of Directors; • call meetings of the Board as necessary to administer the business of NAMHSA and/or as requested by members of the Board or NAMHSA members; and preside at meetings of the BoarCurrent NAMHSA Showholders and Individual Members, it is time to nominate candidates for President. As a NAMHSA Showholder and Individual member, it is your privilege and responsibility to nominate candidates for the office. The NAMHSA 2021-2022 President will take office at the public Annual Meeting in July 2021. Their term will be for one year. 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. 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 with some non-Board email. It requires the ability to read and respond to Board forum posts and emails from the public every day. Presidential duties include: Serve as the primary spokesperson for NAMHSA; • serve as ex-officio member of NAMHSA committees; Ensure that all members of the Board of Directors are informed and able to participate in all discussions of the Board; Initiate the forming of any committees needed to carry out NAMHSA business, and appoint a committee chairperson with consent of the Board of Directors; Call meetings of the Board as necessary to administer the business of NAMHSA and/or as requested by members of the Board or NAMHSA members; and preside at meetings of the Board The president does not have voting power. The sitting president may not show at NAN. Please review NAMHSA Bylaws Article V, Section 4 for information regarding the office of NAMHSA President. THE NOMINATION DEADLINE IS July 10, 2021***. Voting Ballots for the election will be sent out in July. 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 at https://namhsa.org/president-nominations-open/ 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 Name: Address: Region: My nominee for Vice President is: Name: Address: Region: Email address (Must provide!): **DID YOU ASK THIS PERSON IF THEY ARE WILLING TO BE A CANDIDATE?**

06/12/2021 - NAMHSA Announcement- The Passing of Janice Cox

 

The Passing of Janice Cox, NAMHSA's Treasurer  The NAMHSA Board of Directors joins the hobby today in mourning the loss of Janice Cox. Janice was a well-known member of the model horse hobby as well as the NAMHSA Board of Directors. Many hobbyists will remember her for the incomparable resource she created and maintained, IdentifyYourBreyer.com. It has become one of the most popular resources among collectors and casual fans alike. The NAMHSA Board of Directors will remember her as well for the role she served as Treasurer. We are all reeling from the sudden news, and working with her family to reconcile both this news, and the affairs she has left behind. Needless to say, NAMHSA expresses our deepest sympathy to all who were dear in Janice’s life as well as her family and friends. We cannot express the enormous loss that we have all collectively found ourselves in with the passing of Janice, and ask that her family and friends are kept in our thoughts going forward.

05/31/2021 - NAMHSA To Resume Member Show Applications On June 1st 2021!

 

Show Applications Accepted Starting June 1st!  The NAMHSA Board of Directors is excited to announce that as of June 1st 2021, membership applications for approval of member shows are once again being accepted! NAMHSA will end the qualification pause at the end of May following a unanimous vote of 11 yes and 0 no. This means that show holders may begin submitting their shows for approval beginning on 1 June 2021. Shows scheduled on or after 1 August 2021 will be approved, provided they meet a) existing NAMHSA guidelines and b) temporary pandemic-specific guidelines (as determined by NAMHSA's legal counsel after review of the NAMHSA Bylaws and Policies). Shows that have postponed their dates due to the previous pandemic pause will be eligible for earlier approval (please contact the Show Secretary for details; there must be sufficient time for cards to be printed and mailed). NAMHSA understands the eagerness of many showers to return to model horse showing. We, too, miss sharing the joy of collecting with our hobby friends. The intention behind pause in qualifications has always been to protect the future of the organization from potential legal action. Show holders will be required to sign waivers absolving the organization of legal responsibility for the safety of their entrants and acknowledging that they, as show holders, are responsible for following CDC and local safety guidelines. Waivers will be sent to all approved show holders as soon as they are available.

05/07/2021 - NAMHSA Merit Awards for April 2021

 

NAMHSA's April 2021 Merit Awards  NAMHSA congratulates the following Merit Award winners for the month of April 2021: Register of Merit Asdis, owned by Robin Kent (OF China Pony) Blue Skies, owned by Robin Kent (SM Unrealistic Color) Bojangles, owned by Robin Kent (OF China Sport Foal) Eduardo, owned by Robin Kent (OF Stock Foal) Kiwidinok, owned by Robin Kent (OF Appaloosa) Land ‘O Lakes, owned by Robin Kent (OF Decorator Pre-1980) Mistaken Identity, owned by Robin Kent (Mini Vintage Collectibility) Mistique, owned by Robin Kent (Vintage Realistic Color) Rayat, owned by Robin Kent (OF Mini Arabian) Singin’ Sandy, owned by Robin Kent (Mini Stock Foal) Splintered Pride, owned by Robin Kent (Breyer Woodgrain) Trefi owned by Robin Kent (Mini Vintage Collectibility) Superior Event Horse Dodecatheon, owned by Robin Kent (Other Light Foal Collectibility) Gadzooks and Spooks, owned by Robin Kent (Unrealistic Collectibility) Obsidian, owned by Robin Kent (OF Charcoal Collectibility) Superior Halter Horse Harvey, owned by Robin Kent We invite and encourage you to submit photos of your Merit Award winners for inclusion in the Merit Award galleries on NAMHSA’s website & the Merit Award albums on NAMHSA’s Facebook page. Send your submissions to merit-awards@namhsa.org with “Merit Award Gallery Addition” as the subject line, and include your name, the model’s name, & the title (& year) of the award won. You may include more than one pic in each email: just be sure to indicate model’s name & title for each one included.

05/07/2021 - 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 2021-2023 Regional Representatives will take office at the public Annual Meeting in July 2021. Their term will be for two years, ending at NAN 2023. This year, only odd-numbered regions are up for election (even-numbered regions will be up for election in 2022). 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 2021 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 from the public every day. Representatives are encouraged to participate in discussions with their constituents regarding NAMHSA issues on all social media platforms used by NAMHSA. THE NOMINATION DEADLINE IS June 1, 2021***. Voting Ballots for the election will be sent out in June. 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 at https://namhsa.org/odd-number-region-representatives/ 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 Name: Address: Region: My nominee for Vice President is: Name: Address: Region: Email address (Must provide!): **DID YOU ASK THIS PERSON IF THEY ARE WILLING TO BE A CANDIDATE?**